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Champion skater Vicci King helps clients find the athlete within

Somewhere between her first race in 1985, at age 12, and her retirement from competition at the 1998…

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Association health plans work | Don Brunell

In 1993, Gov. Mike Lowry (D) wanted to help small employers offer health insurance. Too many could not…

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A hydropower renaissance | Don Brunell

When Grand Coulee Dam was completed in 1942, it was called the “Eighth Wonder of the Modern World.”

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New restaurants to tempt Plateau diners

Debra Schweter was showing off plans for the dining space in the former Café Panini building when her…

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Washington state missing out on tourist dollars | Don Brunell

When we moved from Montana to Olympia 35 years ago, we saw enticing television and magazine ads for…

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Washington state is missing out on tourism dollars | Don Brunell’s Business View

When we moved from Montana to Olympia 35 years ago, we saw enticing television and magazine ads for…

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Department of Labor & Industries offering grants for innovative safety and health projects

Have an innovative idea for improving workplace safety and health, such as with training, equipment or another new…

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SBA Hurricane Sandy Loan approvals surpass $1 billion

Less than 90 days after Hurricane Sandy struck, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $1.1…

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Tips on disaster planning | SBA/Agility Webinar

Managing the flow of information about your company is crucial when an emergency occurs. Regardless of your abilities…

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Washington slips in ‘Best States’ ranking | Don Brunell’s Business View

The famous baseball pitcher Satchel Paige used to say, "Don't look back — something might be gaining on…

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Whitehouse restaurant biggest challenge yet for eponymous entrepreneur

"Stepping stones" is the phrase Tim Whitehouse Jr. uses to describe his career as a restaurateur.

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California vs. Texas | Don Brunell

California and Texas are like the two biggest kids on the block going toe-to-toe for bragging rights. Who’s…

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A commitment to our veterans | Don Brunell

In the midst of seemingly endless partisan arguments in our nation’s capital about how to reduce unemployment, Wal-Mart,…