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 Updated July 20, 2008
Clark County 2008 Economic Report: Economist not so glum
When it comes right down to it, jobs are what define an economy. Jobs with good pay that give people the confidence to buy cars, homes and furniture....

Stories from the past week

Saturday, July 19
 » Clark County at Work: Cellar 55 provides aid, comfort to wine
 » State agency revokes adult home’s license
 » Downtown bank lobby gets major face-lift
 » Health worker report

Friday, July 18
 » Real estate at an impasse
 » Starbucks closures to include local outlet
 » Clark Public Utilities ranks top in region

Thursday, July 17
 » Inventor’s ideas pay off

Wednesday, July 16
 » County residents cut big-ticket buys
 » Riverview’s first-quarter net income drops 72%
 » Oregonian to close Vancouver bureau, 2 others

Tuesday, July 15
 » Wacom draws confident plans
 » Nature, not man, is the dominant factor

Monday, July 14
 » Green townhouse project gets started in Hazel Dell
 » One on One with Jane McIntyre
 » Two restaurants planned for east side
 » Sterling Design submits subdivision plans

Columbian Business:
Julia Anderson
Business Editor
735-4509
Cami Joner
Real estate and development
735-4532
Courtney Sherwood
Technology, telecommunications
735-4553 BIO
Barbara Samuels
Business briefs, business calendar
735-4552
   
Marketplace
An open letter to Fed chief
Julia Anderson
Dear Mr. Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve.   My shrinking 401(k) retirement fund, the shocking rise in gasoline prices, inflationary c...


Business Blog: Join the Discussion

60 and Single Blog

2008 Economic forecast



US/World Business News
»  Dream of gas tax holiday falters over job losses
»  'Dark Knight' sets box office record with $66.4M
»  Bush: Congress could take steps to ease gas prices
»  Tomato growers: Salmonella scare damages industry
»  Bank stocks look cheap, but buyers remain cautious
Market Summary
As of 07/20/2008 09:10 AM

NYSE8,454390.5%

NSDQ2,283673.0%

Morningstar3,10100.0%

Markets Report
60 & Single
Earlier this year, The Columbian invited Clark County women who were 60 or over and single to share their financial stories and offer advice to younger women.
»  60 & Single
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