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Columbian staff writer

Wind turbine blades and other wind energy components are among the highest profile imports into the Port of Vancouver. The teeth at the end of the blades increase their velocity as they spin.

Port of Vancouver plays vital role in global trade

Wind turbine blades and other wind energy components are among the highest profile imports into the Port of Vancouver. The teeth at the end of the blades increase their velocity as they spin.

March 22, 2023, 6:02am Business

International trade is a vital part of the state and local economy, with an estimated quarter of jobs in the region being tied to trade-related activities. Read story

Xavier Lopez of Miracle Man Movers carries a piece of furniture for a customer moving from Washougal to Vancouver. The company moves people all over the region but has helped more clients make the journey from Oregon to Washington than the other direction.

Oregonians moving to Clark County in droves; experts cite income tax

Xavier Lopez of Miracle Man Movers carries a piece of furniture for a customer moving from Washougal to Vancouver. The company moves people all over the region but has helped more clients make the journey from Oregon to Washington than the other direction.

March 21, 2023, 6:02am Business

If death and taxes are life certainties, surely moving must be a near-certainty. People move for jobs, better homes, convenience, health reasons, better schools, smaller homes — and the list goes on and on. Read story

Visitors browse at the Vancouver Farmers Market on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Vancouver Farmers Market to see record number of vendors

Visitors browse at the Vancouver Farmers Market on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

March 17, 2023, 6:05am Business

This year, a record number of vendors will join the Vancouver Farmers Market, which opens this weekend. But unlike in previous years, they’ll likely be able to vend into the winter months. Read story

PepsiCo Inc. is acquiring Ridgefield's Corwin Beverage Co., photographed here in 2021. Cans of soda are pictured nearby as loader Keith Bunn prepares empty containers for beverage refills.

Corwin Beverage Co. leaving beverage distribution business, sells nonalcohol division to PepsiCo

PepsiCo Inc. is acquiring Ridgefield's Corwin Beverage Co., photographed here in 2021. Cans of soda are pictured nearby as loader Keith Bunn prepares empty containers for beverage refills.

March 16, 2023, 5:09pm Business

Ridgefield’s Corwin Beverage Co. is getting out of what it calls the “highly competitive beverage distribution business,” selling its nonalcohol division to food and beverage giant PepsiCo Inc., the company announced Thursday. Read story

Pipes sit on a trailer waiting to be unloaded and installed as part of the Willamette Water Supply Program, which will add a new water filtration plant and more than 30 miles of pipeline to accommodate future population growth in Washington County, Ore.

Reports positive for Northwest Pipe Company, Barrett Business Services

Pipes sit on a trailer waiting to be unloaded and installed as part of the Willamette Water Supply Program, which will add a new water filtration plant and more than 30 miles of pipeline to accommodate future population growth in Washington County, Ore.

March 15, 2023, 5:29pm Business

Northwest Pipe Company’s net sales increased 37.7 percent year over year, the Vancouver company reported Wednesday. Read story

Plywood covers three windows and a pair of front doors that were smashed early Saturday at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the vandalism.

No motive found so far in vandalism at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in Vancouver

Plywood covers three windows and a pair of front doors that were smashed early Saturday at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the vandalism.

March 13, 2023, 6:01pm Business

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating after three windows and a pair of front doors were smashed early Saturday at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in downtown Vancouver. Read story

Slumberkins co-founders and CEOs Kelly Oriard, left, and Callie Christensen pause for a portrait at their downtown Vancouver office in December 2020.

Vancouver’s Slumberkins finds itself enmeshed in Silicon Valley Bank failure

Slumberkins co-founders and CEOs Kelly Oriard, left, and Callie Christensen pause for a portrait at their downtown Vancouver office in December 2020.

March 13, 2023, 1:11pm Business

Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen were midflight when they caught word that their business world was in disarray. Their company’s money was held in Silicon Valley Bank — the bank that had just collapsed. Read story

Alcohol sales have jumps in Clark County in the past few years.

Alcohol sales in Clark County well up since 2017

Alcohol sales have jumps in Clark County in the past few years.

March 12, 2023, 6:04am Business

Clark County increasingly likes a cold one now and then, or so it appears from the region’s wine, beer and alcohol sales numbers. Read story

Greater Vancouver Chamber honors 3 businesswomen with Iris Award

March 11, 2023, 6:05am Business

Two local bankers and a C-Tran executive were honored by the Greater Vancouver Chamber on Thursday. The women were given the chamber’s Iris Award, which is given to women who have made a significant contribution to the community. Read story

Programs like ChatGPT quickly process large amounts of data and are getting better at matching writing styles.

Vancouver businesses, schools embrace artificial intelligence technology

Programs like ChatGPT quickly process large amounts of data and are getting better at matching writing styles.

March 8, 2023, 6:05am Business

Some Vancouver businesses, schools using artificial intelligence technology but caution against too much reliance Read story