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(The Associated press files)

Clark County unemployment claims shift toward longer-term benefits

(The Associated press files)

October 22, 2020, 6:37pm Business

Weekly unemployment insurance claims in Clark County continued on the same track last week: New initial claims are decreasing, but there’s a shift to longer-term unemployment for more and more people. Read story

Two tower cranes dot the skyline at The Waterfront Vancouver, one for a hotel, foreground, and the other for an apartment complex. A portable crane is also currently in use.

4 cranes soar above downtown Vancouver

Two tower cranes dot the skyline at The Waterfront Vancouver, one for a hotel, foreground, and the other for an apartment complex. A portable crane is also currently in use.

October 22, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Business

For the first time since at least the turn of the century — and quite possibly ever — there are four tower cranes visible on downtown Vancouver’s skyline. Read story

The home page of the Washington Employment Security Department (The Columbian files)

Schools lead Clark County’s September job losses

The home page of the Washington Employment Security Department (The Columbian files)

October 21, 2020, 5:08pm Business

Clark County’s job market for September saw a loss of roughly 3,200 seasonally adjusted jobs, the vast majority in education. Of the lost jobs, about 1,200 were layoffs; the rest were seasonal jobs that were never filled. Read story

The Friends of Frog Ferry said this is what the ferry could look like, although the actual design would be dependent on the results of a feasibility study.

Group completes Frog Ferry water taxi study, eyes Vancouver’s Terminal 1

The Friends of Frog Ferry said this is what the ferry could look like, although the actual design would be dependent on the results of a feasibility study.

October 20, 2020, 6:37pm Business

Friends of Frog Ferry, the nonprofit group working to bring a water taxi service to the Portland area, announced Tuesday that it had finished an operational feasibility study and finance plan including some basic cost and timeline estimates for development of the service. Read story

Maurilia Marquez of Su Casa Marquez applied for a grant from the city of Vancouver, Clark County and Mercy Corps that will help her pay expenses that were lost because of the pandemic and the restrictions around it.

Clark County businesses seek help from local grants

Maurilia Marquez of Su Casa Marquez applied for a grant from the city of Vancouver, Clark County and Mercy Corps that will help her pay expenses that were lost because of the pandemic and the restrictions around it.

October 20, 2020, 6:03am Clark County Business

Maurilia Marquez, owner of Su Casa Marquez on Fourth Plain Boulevard, is behind with her rent. She’s feeling the squeeze to pay her employees. And business during the pandemic is slow for the family-owned Mexican restaurant. Read story

People’s Community Federal Credit Union moving to Waterfront Vancouver

October 20, 2020, 6:00am Business

People's Community Federal Credit Union announced Monday that it will open a new location at The Waterfront Vancouver in November, replacing its existing downtown Vancouver branch. Read story

Vancouver’s ZoomInfo acquires Clickagy

October 17, 2020, 6:00am Business

Vancouver-based ZoomInfo announced Friday that it has acquired Clickagy, a software platform that gathers and analyzes buyer intent data. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Read story

Caden Reed, 16, left, helps Jeff Walton, right, as they set up the farm for customers at Waltons Farms in Camas on Oct. 9. The pumpkin patch and corn maze opened at the beginning of the month for the fall season.

Working in Clark County: Jeff Walton, owner of Waltons Farms

Caden Reed, 16, left, helps Jeff Walton, right, as they set up the farm for customers at Waltons Farms in Camas on Oct. 9. The pumpkin patch and corn maze opened at the beginning of the month for the fall season.

October 17, 2020, 5:25am Business

The beloved Halloween season is upon us, though this year it’s anything but familiar. Jeff Walton, owner at Waltons Farms pumpkin patch in Camas can attest to that. Read story

Nautilus sells Octane Fitness brand

October 16, 2020, 5:59am Clark County Business

Vancouver-based home exercise equipment maker Nautilus announced Wednesday that it has sold its Octane Fitness brand to TRUE Fitness Technology for $25 million. Read story

Clark County Public Health has some funds available for Clark County food establishments that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Clark County eateries eligible for CARES funding

Clark County Public Health has some funds available for Clark County food establishments that have been impacted by COVID-19.

October 15, 2020, 5:52pm Business

Clark County food establishments have an easy avenue to score some cash this month, thanks to funding from the county’s allotment of CARES dollars. Read story