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Business Briefs

Sears to close 96 more stores, leaving only 182

November 9, 2019, 6:01am Business

The owner of Sears and Kmart is closing almost a third of its remaining stores just months after buying the struggling retailer out of bankruptcy. Read story

Eco-friendly burger coming to 10 Burgerville locations

November 9, 2019, 6:00am Business

Vancouver-based fast food chain Burgerville announced this week that it will add a new burger to the menu at 10 restaurants in the Portland metro area and Clark County. Read story

Holland America Flowers earns special designation

November 8, 2019, 5:02am Business

Holland America Flowers, a family-owned flower grower in Woodland, earned a special designation called a BloomCheck because of positive business practices including efficient energy use, water conservation, biological pest management and employee care. Read story

Joint winery tasting room to open at Waterfront on Nov. 25

November 7, 2019, 5:03pm Business

The joint tasting room from Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars is set to open Nov. 25 at The Waterfront Vancouver. Read story

Barrett Business Services to pay dividend to shareholders

November 7, 2019, 5:02pm Business

Vancouver-based Barrett Business Services Inc. announced on Thursday that shareholders will receive a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share, according to a news release. The company, a business management solutions provider, will pay the dividend on Dec. 6 to all stockholders of record as of Nov. 22. Read story

Clark Public Utilities earns Smart Energy Provider title

November 6, 2019, 5:50pm Business Briefs

The American Public Power Association recognized Clark Public Utilities as a Smart Energy Provider in 2019. Read story

Musk to unveil truck inspired by ‘Blade Runner’ on Nov. 21

November 6, 2019, 5:47pm Business Briefs

Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk set a date for the debut of the electric-car maker's first pickup and further tied the truck to the famous sci-fi movie that inspired its design. Read story

Apple expands privacy site, but policies remain the same

November 6, 2019, 5:46pm Business Briefs

CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Apple is expanding its website on privacy with more explanations about its commitments, though its policies and practices aren't changing. Read story

ZoomInfo to hold charity drive the rest of month

November 6, 2019, 6:00am Business

ZoomInfo is hosting a charity drive to benefit the Evergreen school district's Evergreen Family & Community Resource Center. The event runs through the month of November. Read story

Northwest Natural reports Q3 loss of $19.3 million

November 5, 2019, 6:06pm Business

PORTLAND -- Northwest Natural Holding Company on Tuesday reported a loss of $19.3 million in its third quarter. Read story