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Team manager Krysta States hands food out to customers at Burgerville at the intersection of Fourth Plain Boulevard and Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver on April 27. Burgerville was one of the Clark County businesses that received between $5-$10 million in PPP loans from the federal government.

More than 6,400 Clark County businesses receive Paycheck Protection Program loans

Team manager Krysta States hands food out to customers at Burgerville at the intersection of Fourth Plain Boulevard and Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver on April 27. Burgerville was one of the Clark County businesses that received between $5-$10 million in PPP loans from the federal government.

July 6, 2020, 6:21pm Business

More than 6,400 Clark County businesses received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program to help them bridge the financial gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The money they received has helped protect more than one third of all local… Read story

Plan submitted to revamp former HP campus in east Vancouver

July 6, 2020, 12:10pm Business

The owners of the former HP inkjet printer campus on Southeast 34th Street in east Vancouver say they are pursuing a new plan to widen its use and create public access. Read story

Biotech company CytoDyn, headquartered at 1111 Main Street, pictured, said in March that it was about to start testing a coronavirus treatment drug. The company says it expects clinical trial results by the end of July.

Vancouver-based CytoDyn expects COVID-19 trial results this month

Biotech company CytoDyn, headquartered at 1111 Main Street, pictured, said in March that it was about to start testing a coronavirus treatment drug. The company says it expects clinical trial results by the end of July.

July 5, 2020, 6:00am Business

Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn Inc. says it’s expecting results by the end of the month from a pair of clinical trials to test the effectiveness of one of its treatments on COVID-19. Read story

Steve Hilken, restaurant co-owner, makes drinks at Main Event&#039;s east location. During Phase 2 of reopening, restaurants must keep a 6-foot distance between tables. Main Event has eliminated bar seating and added one small table next to the bar.

Phase 3 may not be cure-all for Clark County restaurants

Steve Hilken, restaurant co-owner, makes drinks at Main Event&#039;s east location. During Phase 2 of reopening, restaurants must keep a 6-foot distance between tables. Main Event has eliminated bar seating and added one small table next to the bar.

July 4, 2020, 6:00am Business

For Clark County restaurants, including Main Event, getting to Phase 3 is mainly a step to get things back to normal. Read story

Brittnee Klinger, the new head baker and manager at Rosycakes in Vancouver, appeared on the June 15 episode of the Food Network show &quot;Big Time Bake.&quot; (Photos Contributed by Brittnee Klinger)

New head baker of Vancouver’s Rosycakes brings bit of Vegas to creations

Brittnee Klinger, the new head baker and manager at Rosycakes in Vancouver, appeared on the June 15 episode of the Food Network show &quot;Big Time Bake.&quot; (Photos Contributed by Brittnee Klinger)

July 3, 2020, 6:01am Business

Brittnee Klinger, the new head baker and manager of Rosycakes, brings a bit of the sparkle, glam and decadence of her hometown of Las Vegas to Vancouver. Read story

The Washington Employment Security Department had a page on its website dedicated to those who have lost hours or wages due to COVID-19.

Initial jobless claims up slightly in Clark County

The Washington Employment Security Department had a page on its website dedicated to those who have lost hours or wages due to COVID-19.

July 2, 2020, 5:49pm Business

Initial unemployment insurance claims rose in Clark County by nearly 2 percent last week, from 1,336 to 1,357 claims, continuing a trend of rising jobless claims. Read story

Customers line up Wednesday to check out after shopping at Chuck&#039;s Produce in Salmon Creek. Signs are posted at the entrance of the store reminding customers that face coverings are mandatory statewide.

Clark County faces enforcement gap for mask order in Washington

Customers line up Wednesday to check out after shopping at Chuck&#039;s Produce in Salmon Creek. Signs are posted at the entrance of the store reminding customers that face coverings are mandatory statewide.

July 2, 2020, 6:00am Business

Face coverings went from being a recommendation to a requirement last week following Gov. Jay Inslee’s statewide order to wear masks in all indoor, public spaces and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. Read story

The United Grain office at the Port of Vancouver.

United Grain reopens after 3-day COVID-19 shutdown

The United Grain office at the Port of Vancouver.

July 1, 2020, 11:37am Business

Vancouver-based United Grain Corporation announced Tuesday that it has received clearance from Clark County Public Health and resumed operations following a three-day shutdown due to COVID-19. Read story

Vancouver resident Bev Warnock, left, talks with shop manager Eric Lien about repair for a bike at Bike Clark County on Wednesday morning. Bike sales have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic pumping up biking interest in Clark County

Vancouver resident Bev Warnock, left, talks with shop manager Eric Lien about repair for a bike at Bike Clark County on Wednesday morning. Bike sales have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 30, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Business

Wave 1 was when the gyms closed. Wave 2 came when the layoffs began. Wave 3 arrived after the stimulus checks went out — and that was all before the start of the sunny weather that typically ushers in the busy summer season. Read story

The United Grain office at the Port of Vancouver.

United Grain halts operations due to COVID-19 cases

The United Grain office at the Port of Vancouver.

June 29, 2020, 5:08pm Business

Vancouver-based United Grain Corporation has suspended operations at its grain export terminal at the Port of Vancouver after two of its on-site staff tested positive for COVID-19, the company announced Monday. Read story