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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster…

The Enumclaw business scene is unrecognizeable since the local Chamber opened in 1902. Pictured the old Eagle Candy Store in 1906

News

Enumclaw Chamber celebrates 120th anniversary

There will be several speeches, a champagne toast, and a showing of “Charlie the Lonesome Cougar”.

Adam Olson standing in front of Olson's Meats numerous Northwest Meat Processors Association championship awards. Adam sausages also earned the grand champion title in the national American Cured Meats Championships in 2011. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Olson’s Meats named grand champion for ham, snacks in regional meats contest

Once again, Olson’s Meats and Smokehouse walked away from a regional meat competition with a couple grand champion…

Patrons deliver Pursuit Distilling's new Railroad Ave. taproom a busy night on Friday, March 25, the day after its grand opening. Photos by Alex Bruell

Business

Pursuit Distilling opens downtown tasting room

New daily alcohol limits and the loosening of retail taxes are helping the business thrive

Bruce Molen, front, started Molen Orthodontics in Auburn March 1972. His sons, Rick, center back, and Aaron, right, joined the practice in the 2000s, while Rick's schoolmate Chris became a part of the team in 2016. Photo by Heather Boren / heatherborenphotography.pic-time.com

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A community of smiles — Molen Orthodontics celebrates 50 years

“I was trying to create the best smiles possible, and I think over the years, we were able…

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column

The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the…

Avalanche Delite owner Debbie Montoya, in blue, with the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce during a ribbon cutting late January. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Avalanche Delite celebrates new ownership | Business Brief

Enumclaw’s froyo venue is open noon to 8 p.m. every day.

Don Brunell

Business

Broaden the scope of the Snake River salmon review | Brunell

We can’t just focus on part of the problem.

Snoqualmie Casino. Courtesy photo

Business

Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington

Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column

Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

The ‘year end’ elements of financial planning | Guest column

With the end of the year fast approaching, we remind clients that now is a good time to…

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

How financial planners address plan uncertainty | Guest column

One of the key challenges we face as financial planners is dealing with the uncertainties around forecasts and…

Don Brunell

Opinion

Our economy works when consumers pick winners

Government intrusion never works — and it leads to shortages, high prices and missed opportunities.