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COVER
STORY: AIR TRAVEL
Sea-Tac International Airport carries
on with efforts to expand and modernize despite airline industry fallout
from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
New airport security measures call for patience and planning
BUSINESS NEWS
Traffic and housing costs are among
the concerns of Puget Sound businesses, according to a report
Boeing hands out layoff notices for the first-round of expected cuts
Goodrich Corp. plans fewer layoffs as customer demand improves
Dislocated workers can find discounts for tech-training programs at area centers
Eton Technical Institute makes tuition-aid grants available for laid-off workers
The Snohomish County housing market makes a quick rebound following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
Snohomish County unemployment rises to 4.8 percent, while the state figure drops slightly
The Puget Sound Regional Council aims
to get a handle on traffic with its Destination 2030 plan
COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE
An industry report shows Snohomish
County’s industrial space market was in strong demand during the third
quarter
Development officials say community and government support are important to urban-center success
RETIREMENT
LIFESTYLES
The Village at Granite Falls retirement community
opens this month
Edmonds Community College’s Creative Retirement Institute is “like a college for seniors”
Long-term care can be costly — are you prepared?
BUSINESS
PROFILE
Terra Resource Group has created a work environment
that keeps employees happy
CHAMBER
PROFILE
The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce
is thriving, thanks to a gala fund-raiser and an active membership
WORKPLACE SAFETY
Accidents and illness happen — so make sure
first aid is available
Preventing work-related injuries takes assessment and action
COLUMNS
Realty Markets: Landlords and tenants need to
know the rules of renting
Financial Focus: “Value” stocks may not be flashy, but they are handy
Computer Q&A: “Free” software can be a valuable tool in the office
Manager’s Memo: With care, companies can incorporate spirituality into the workplace
Business 101: A delay in making bankruptcy or layoff decisions can endanger your company
OPINION
Thanks to a developer and others in the
real estate industry, kids will benefit from home sales
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