Clark County Business

Rob Gartner, vice president of business development for Vesta Hospitality, left, describes the future AC Hotel layout to David Partridge of Vancouver during the ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday afternoon. At top, a concept art rendering shows the future AC Hotel by Marriott, which broke ground today at Terminal 1.

AC Hotel breaks ground at Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1

August 22, 2019, 8:46pm Business

After more than three years of planning, work on the first project in the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 redevelopment is underway. Construction of the AC Hotel by Marriott kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon. Read story

Mitchell Middleton, 6, waits for Clark County sheriff’s Deputy Brad Robinson to grab a backpack from the top rack during Tuesday morning’s Shop with a Cop event at Office Depot in Hazel Dell.

Hazel Dell Office Depot hosts back-to-school Shop with a Cop

August 22, 2019, 5:59am Business

With most schools starting the new year next week, it’s time for students and parents to double-check their school supply lists and take a trip to the store. Read story

An aerial view of the 179th Street/Interstate 5 interchange north of Vancouver.

Clark County paves way for development north of Vancouver

August 21, 2019, 7:06pm Business

The Clark County Council on Tuesday moved forward on a public-private partnership intended to pave the way for the development of more than 2,000 acres north of Vancouver. Read story

Drivers pass by the former location of the FedEx Office Print & Ship Center as the Al Angelo building is seen in the background while demolition continues in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, 2019. Al Angelo is leading development on a second office tower at the site.

Downtown Vancouver demolition clears way for new building

August 21, 2019, 5:01pm Business

Demolition work has begun on the pair of downtown strip mall buildings at East 15th and C streets, which were home to the FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, Arlo’s Barber Shop and a handful of other businesses. Read story

Clark County saw an increase in recreational service jobs — a category that includes lifeguards — in July.

Seasonal school layoffs spell net job loss in July in Clark County

August 21, 2019, 6:00am Business

Clark County saw a substantial amount of job losses and job gains over the month of July, culminating in a net loss of 600 nonfarm jobs, according to the latest data from the Washington Employment Security Department, leaving the county’s total employment at 170,900. Read story

Jorge’s coming to Waterfront Vancouver in 2020; downtown location will close

Jorge’s Tequila Factory opened in downtown Vancouver in 2013, the third Mexican food restaurant from Jorge Castro. He’s since opened three more, and now he plans to move the downtown location to the Waterfront Vancouver and reopen it as Jorge’s Latin American Cuisine.

August 20, 2019, 4:56pm Business

There’s a new restaurant coming to The Waterfront Vancouver, and the name is likely familiar to downtown Vancouver residents. Jorge’s Latin American Cuisine will open in the spring on the second floor of the Jean Building at 777 Waterfront Way, above WildFin American Grill. Read story

Riverview rings bell at Nasdaq in NYC

A customer uses the Riverview Community Bank ATM in downtown Vancouver on Thursday.

August 19, 2019, 4:52pm Business

Representatives from Riverview Community Bank took the stage to ring the ceremonial opening bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange Monday morning. President and CEO Kevin Lycklama and several other Riverview directors, board members and employees flew to New York for the event. Read story

Waterfront restaurant buildings get mom and pop names

The two restaurant buildings that flank the Grant Street Pier have been named The Don and The Jean in honor of the 70th wedding anniversary of the parents of Gramor Development president Barry Cain.

August 19, 2019, 4:42pm Business

Gramor Development announced Monday that it will give official names to the two restaurant buildings that flank the Grant Street Pier at The Waterfront Vancouver. The buildings will be named The Don and The Jean in honor of the recent 70th wedding anniversary of Don and Jean Cain, parents of… Read story