Stories by Sarah Wolf

Columbian staff writer

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sarah.wolf@columbian.com

Slumberkins co-founders and CEOs Kelly Oriard, left, and Callie Christensen display some of their popular merchandise at their downtown Vancouver office in 2020.

Album from Vancouver-based Slumberkins aims to strengthen family ties

July 5, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Slumberkins is expanding its children’s emotional wellness universe into music with the release of a music album this summer: “Together We Shine, Vol. 1.” Read story

The BrewDeck Podcast team Toby Tucker, C.J. Penzone, Heather Jerred, Cheyenne Weishaar and a guest take a break from recording their podcast at the Craft Brewers Conference in May.

Beer-related podcast with Vancouver ties wins marketing award

July 5, 2023, 6:01am Business

Some of Country Malt Group’s Vancouver staff were honored recently with a Craft Beer Marketing Award for best beer-related podcast. Read story

Small business owner Edward Eley, right, gets an estimate for customers Robert Cherry III, left, and Krystal Rodda, both of Vancouver, at Rollin Right Bike Repair and Service. Clark County was recently ranked as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state.

Small businesses right at home in Clark County

July 4, 2023, 6:08am Business

Clark County is home to many small businesses. According to a new study from SmartAsset, that may not be a coincidence. The website ranked Clark County as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state. Read story

Cars file into the parking lot of the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Raptors game night in June, as seen in this drone photo. Though it wasn't designed to be a home for sports tourism, the complex has brought in people from out of town, many of whom spend money at local businesses.

Sports complex a big winner for Ridgefield

July 3, 2023, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Four years ago, Ridgefield became home to a new multi-purpose sports facility — the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. With its completion, folks from across the Northwest find themselves coming to this town that was once primarily farmland and is now a bustling community. Read story

Workers for State Grid, China's state utility company, work in the field using RealWear's headset. The Vancouver-based company earned international recognition with its industrial-strength, smart headsets.

Vancouver-based RealWear receives international honor from XR Today Awards

June 27, 2023, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Hometown company RealWear took home international recognition recently, winning an award for Best Manufacturing and Industrial Solution at the annual XR Today Awards. Read story

Clark County’s airports flying high economically

Director of maintenance Jason Cochran works on the front of an airplane at Pearson Field. Clark County's regional airports directly contribute millions of dollars in business revenues to the local economy, according to a study from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

June 24, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

There’s a perception floating out in the world that regional airports are useful only to the rich, who can fly or charter private planes. But with the economic impact these airfields have across the region, those in the aviation industry maintain these small air transit hubs are valuable to everyone. Read story