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COVER
STORY: HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Recreational and retail plans for
Quil Ceda Village could lure millions of people — and dollars — into the
area
Northwest getaways offer conference facilities and the great outdoors
Roundup of area Public Facilities Districts and hospitality briefs
BUSINESS NEWS
Energy officials offer hope to business owners
while remaining cautious about the power situation
North County Bank plans to open a Marysville branch
Snohomish’s HUB Drive In closes, but its owner plans to re-open in a new building in March
Gateway Country offers training courses aimed at the business sector
Snohomish County’s housing market remains strong with sales and prices up
Summertime jobs help decrease the unemployment rate
Solectron’s immigrant-training program proves to be a win-win situation
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Doug’s Lynnwood Hummer dealership has developed
a diverse customer base for the vehicle — from off-road warriors to I-5
commuters
Dwayne Lane’s Family of Automobile Centers has expansion plans for two of its dealerships
BUSINESS
PROFILE
Democon, a company of “selective demolition
specialists,” sees profit in other people’s debris
PRODUCT
PROFILE
Brokk Inc.’s remote-controlled robotic equipment
takes some of the danger out of demolition
COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE
A new urban-centers development program
could change the look of southwest Snohomish County
CHAMBER
PROFILE
The South Snohomish County Chamber
of Commerce changes leadership and takes a new look at its mission and
goals
COLUMNS
Realty Markets: Apartments change with the times
Financial Focus: It’s never too early to plan for tax-season savings
Business Writing: Keep your mission and potential investors in mind when writing your business plan
Managing People: Alcohol and the workplace don’t mix
Manager’s Memo: “People skills” can be tricky to teach but can add to the bottom line
Business 101: “Span of control” worked for the Roman army, and it can work for you, too
OPINION
The Tulalip Tribes’ plans are building
pride as well as an economy
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