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Honoring Booth Gardner | Don Brunell
The tributes to former Gov. Booth Gardner, who died March 15 at the age of 76, remind us…
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Small Business Administration observes Women’s History Month in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration Seattle District Office joins with the nation to observe Women’s History Month in…
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One-stop tax collection makes sense | Don Brunell
Regulations are like bricks. One brick doesn’t weigh that much, but as you add more bricks, the load…
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Enumclaw inventor alters 3-D print industry
Enumclaw resident Hugh Lyman retired as a business owner in 1996. It was the end of his time…
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How Hugh Lyman’s invention made a great leap forward for 3-D printing
Instead of spending $50 per filament spool, the Lyman Filament Extruder II makes it possible to create the…
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Protect your business from spring weather threats | Small Business Administration
Winter snows are sometimes followed by floods. Severe storms—sometimes in the form of deadly tornadoes or massive rainfall—can…
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Scams and identity thefts target tax filers | Better Business Bureau
Scams and identity thefts are particularly prevalent risks during tax time. This National Consumer Protection Week, Better Business…
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Better Business Bureau free tax time shredding
Washington saw a 123 percent increase in identity theft complaints due to government documents or benefits fraud from…
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Grassroots momentum growing for immigration reform | Don Brunell
The powers in the other Washington appear to be aligning to reform our country’s immigration laws. It has…
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Mother and daughter’s candy shop is just dandy
Karen Kralovic and her daughter, Kerry Langel, are serving up sweets at 1002 Main Street. Ciarrai Jeanne Confections…
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Small Business Administration to expand access to loan programs
Fewer regulations will streamline applications and ensure program integrity through enhanced oversight.
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Refund anticipation loans come with risks | Better Business Bureau
When expecting tax refunds, cash-strapped households might consider refund anticipation loans or RALs. However, Better Business Bureau warns…
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People helping people | Don Brunell
In November 1982, our state’s unemployment rate peaked at 12.2 percent, the highest since the Great Depression. Interest…