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Columbian staff writer

Principal scientist Keerthi Prasad Venkataramanan talks about a fermentation process being performed in a lab at Absci in 2021. "We are changing the world one protein at a time," he said. (Randy L.

Absci announces new partnership, records loss for Q3

Principal scientist Keerthi Prasad Venkataramanan talks about a fermentation process being performed in a lab at Absci in 2021. "We are changing the world one protein at a time," he said. (Randy L.

November 15, 2023, 7:06pm Business

Vancouver biotechnology company Absci announced a new dermatological drug partnership Tuesday, along with continued financial losses and declining revenue. Read story

The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

Vancouver-based BowFlex, formerly Nautilus, sees continued net loss, drop in sales

The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

November 14, 2023, 5:55pm Business

Facing a tough retail market, BowFlex Inc. reported a continued net loss and a drop in sales in its latest quarterly financial report. Read story

A prototype of Orange Nebula&rsquo;s latest game, Spirit Fire, is sprawled out across a conference room table in the Orange Nebula office.

Vancouver game board company Orange Nebula has got game and you can help them add more

A prototype of Orange Nebula&rsquo;s latest game, Spirit Fire, is sprawled out across a conference room table in the Orange Nebula office.

November 13, 2023, 6:04am Business

One of the first things a visitor sees walking into game publisher Orange Nebula’s downtown Vancouver headquarters is a table displaying a tiny brass statue of R2-D2. The eclectically decorated space reflects the strong creative nerd vibes everyone working there gives off. Read story

Rising interest rates have pushed developers to slow the building boom in Clark County (The Columbian files)

Interest rates squeeze Clark County builders, homeowners

Rising interest rates have pushed developers to slow the building boom in Clark County (The Columbian files)

November 8, 2023, 6:45pm Business

Rising interest rates nationwide have put pressure on local developers, squeezing those needing financing to build housing and capping how much they can charge for homes. Read story

An excavator dumps dirt into the back of a dump truck off Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards. The mixed-use development is expected to bring hundreds of multifamily units, 11 single-family homes and more than 30,000 square feet of commercial space to the area.

Development in Orchards on 117th Avenue to combine houses, apartments, commercial space

An excavator dumps dirt into the back of a dump truck off Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards. The mixed-use development is expected to bring hundreds of multifamily units, 11 single-family homes and more than 30,000 square feet of commercial space to the area.

November 8, 2023, 6:07am Business

For years, Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards has been a fireworks-stand destination. But fireworks shoppers will have one fewer stand there next summer, as the property south of Northeast 71st Street is under construction. Read story

Isabella Dypold of Battle Ground, right, looks at Christmas ornaments at The French Door at Providence Academy.

Retailers thrive in downtown Vancouver’s Providence Academy

Isabella Dypold of Battle Ground, right, looks at Christmas ornaments at The French Door at Providence Academy.

November 7, 2023, 6:06am Business

The French Door is known by customers as a magical place. With its East Coast and European inspired décor, owner Kathryn McIntire is able to transport shoppers into her own curated world. Read story

nLIGHT Inc. reports quarterly loss, $171M federal HELSI contract

November 3, 2023, 5:57am Business

Semiconductor and fiber laser manufacturer nLIGHT Inc. reported another quarterly net loss in its latest earnings report Thursday. Read story

Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe sees income drop from record high

November 3, 2023, 5:55am Business

Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe Co.’s quarterly net income is down more than 40 percent since this time last year, according to the manufacturer’s third-quarter financial statement released Thursday. Read story

Vancouver-based Barrett Business Services Inc. net earnings up, but revenue down

November 2, 2023, 5:55am Business

Vancouver-based Barrett Business Services Inc. reported improved net earnings on declining revenues in the third quarter, according to its latest financial report. The quarter ended Sept. 30. Read story

ZoomInfo, formerly DiscoverOrg, is based in Vancouver.

Vancouver-based ZoomInfo reports revenue increase for third quarter

ZoomInfo, formerly DiscoverOrg, is based in Vancouver.

October 31, 2023, 6:48pm Business

Despite a tough business environment, ZoomInfo’s revenue exceeded expectation in the most recent quarter, continuing to grow over last quarter and last year. Though, executives aren’t predicting much growth going into the end of the year. Read story