Whatcom Entrepreneurs Inspiring Youth…
Whatcom Business Alliance’s Youth Engagement Initiative launched in February of 2018 with a presentation from four Whatcom County Business Founders/Entrepreneurs. Watch Whatcom County business owners Kevin Menard of Transition Bikes, Anne-Marie Faiola of Bramble Berry, Erin Baker of Erin Bakers Wholesome Baked Goods and Mike Andes of Augusta Lawn Care Services. Watch the playlist of the 4 videos below.
Read More2018 Economic Forecast Breakfast
November 14, 2018 | 7–9 am Four Points Sheraton – Bellingham Presentations by Daniel Mead Smith and Michael Serio Click slide above to download the PowerPoint Presentation. Click slide above to download the PowerPoint Presentation. TITLE SPONSOR CO SPONSORS
Read MoreIn Harmony Training
Bellingham , WA, Aug.6, 2018 – When a company loses an employee making $50,000 a year, it can cost that company a minimum of $25,000. And the U.S. Department of Labor reports that 3.5 million people quit their job in April 2018—many who are highly qualified with sought-after talents or badly needed laborers in the…
Read More2018 NW Business Conference + Expo
Tickets on the day of the event may be purchased at the Registration Table Wednesday, October 24 2018 | Four Points Sheraton in Bellingham Registration & Open Expo: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Program & Expo breakouts: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Presidents Club Reception & open Expo: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Hosted Food & Refreshments. Whatcom County’s…
Read MoreYeager's Sporting Goods, turns 97!
The Short History of Yeager’s In 1921, Ira Yeager was in the furniture business, but being an avid outdoorsman, he decided to make a change and contacted the Evinrude Company and was given a dealership to sell their outboard motors. When Yeager’s surrendered that franchise in the 1990s, it was the oldest continually operating Evinrude…
Read MoreThe pigs are back!
Peoples Bank “Pay It Forward Pigs” Campaign Raises Awareness about Importance of Saving and Helping Others The campaign builds on last year’s “Pigs in Parks” scavenger hunt, placing new emphasis on giving back to the community. Bellingham, WA – August 8, 2018 – On Wednesday, August 15, Peoples Bank will release 173 piggybanks containing over $5,000 in cash. The campaign,…
Read MoreLynden Transport awarded No. 1 ranking
Lynden Transport and Lynden International 2018 Quest for Quality winners Lynden Transport was awarded its sixth consecutive No. 1 ranking and its 22nd overall award in the 35th annual Logistics Management Quest for Quality Awards, receiving the highest scores among Less-than-Truckload (LTL) western regional carriers in the on-time performance and information technology categories and topping the overall weighted…
Read MorePast Events
Whatcom Business Alliance launches Youth Engagement Initiative “The key to success is showing up – you have got to show up!” On February 7, 2018 the Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) launched the Youth Engagement Initiative at a kickoff event attended by five area high schools with over 250 students in attendance. Community Business leaders…
Read MoreLearn about Job Shadow in Whatcom County
The Whatcom Business Alliance has partnered with the Junior Achievement to assist in the implementation of the Job Shadow curriculum in local high schools and businesses. In review | On February 7, 2018 the Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) launched the Youth Engagement Initiative at a kickoff event attended by five area high schools with over 250…
Read MoreContribute to the WBA Youth Engagement Initiative
The Whatcom Business Alliance youth engagement efforts are supported through contributions to the WBA Education and Research 501(c)3 #82-305-0641. Support local youth and career connection opportunities through YES Whatcom! Contribute to our Founding Partners Fundraising Campaign, click here! Create a Company Profile and post jobs at YESWHATCOM.com Offer local business internships, youth apprenticeships, or mentorships…
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