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Erin Weichman, an employee at Ridgefield Hardware, records inventory on a computer while working on Friday morning. The store saw an uptick in customers this summer with “Main Street Moola” handed out at Ridgefield Raptors games.

Raptors score for Ridgefield businesses

Erin Weichman, an employee at Ridgefield Hardware, records inventory on a computer while working on Friday morning. The store saw an uptick in customers this summer with “Main Street Moola” handed out at Ridgefield Raptors games.

August 19, 2019, 6:00am Business

When Jason Mittmann graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1998, the building sat across South Hillhurst Road from cornfields. Read story

William Silva, left, speaks to Blake Hauser, an outreach case manager with Share, in January for the annual Point in Time count. By midmorning Hauser said he’d seen many familiar faces as he helped conduct a census of Clark County’s homeless population.

Guide helps businesses, employees who interact with homeless people

William Silva, left, speaks to Blake Hauser, an outreach case manager with Share, in January for the annual Point in Time count. By midmorning Hauser said he’d seen many familiar faces as he helped conduct a census of Clark County’s homeless population.

August 19, 2019, 6:00am Business

Council for the Homeless has crafted a new guide for business owners and their employees who interact with homeless people. It’s simultaneously a tip sheet, how-to guide and list of phone numbers for major resources. Read story

Ali Cohen, left, is assisted by Jim Rowe of Slow Fox Chili Parlor as she completes her lunch order at the Columbia Food Park on Tuesday afternoon.

Columbia Food Park in downtown Vancouver tasting success

Ali Cohen, left, is assisted by Jim Rowe of Slow Fox Chili Parlor as she completes her lunch order at the Columbia Food Park on Tuesday afternoon.

August 18, 2019, 6:04am Business

The vision for downtown Vancouver’s Columbia Food Park has always been clear: transform the abandoned bus station waiting area on Seventh Street into an outdoor food destination and community hangout. Read story

“For lease” signs were posted in the front windows of the former Axehead store in Uptown Village on or prior to Aug. 14.

Vancouver’s Axehead closes after social media backlash

“For lease” signs were posted in the front windows of the former Axehead store in Uptown Village on or prior to Aug. 14.

August 16, 2019, 5:12pm Business

Vancouver company Axehead appears to have closed its Vancouver storefront. “For lease” signs are posted in the front windows, although there’s still merchandise visible on the shelves and displays inside. Read story

SEIU Local 775 member Ethan Shett, left, addresses Department of Labor and Industries representatives Allison Drake, from right, Elizabeth Smith and Joshua Grice during a public hearing Thursday morning regarding proposed changes to the state’s overtime rules.

Vancouver hearing explores overtime pay proposals

SEIU Local 775 member Ethan Shett, left, addresses Department of Labor and Industries representatives Allison Drake, from right, Elizabeth Smith and Joshua Grice during a public hearing Thursday morning regarding proposed changes to the state’s overtime rules.

August 15, 2019, 7:00pm Business

Vancouver workers, business owners, unions and business organization representatives gathered Thursday for a public hearing on a proposed set of changes to Washington’s rules governing salaried, overtime-exempt workers. Read story

A sign greets customers at the Burgerville restaurant along Southeast McGillivray Boulevard.

Vancouver-based Burgerville adds holiday pay for employees

A sign greets customers at the Burgerville restaurant along Southeast McGillivray Boulevard.

August 14, 2019, 5:43pm Business

Vancouver-based fast food chain Burgerville announced Wednesday that it will implement new holiday pay rates for employees at its 41 restaurants. Read story

Nautilus debuts new adjustable kettlebell

August 14, 2019, 5:59am Business

Vancouver-based home fitness equipment company Nautilus announced Tuesday that it is introducing a new adjustable kettlebell under the company's Bowflex SelectTech line of strength training products. Read story

Vancouver Parking Enforcement Officer Tim Brown patrols the streets surrounding the Clark County Courthouse last week. The area around the courthouse gets busy and the officers’ goal, he said, is to create turnover. “We’re not trying to punish people,” he said.

Working in Clark County: Tim Brown, parking enforcement officer with the city of Vancouver

Vancouver Parking Enforcement Officer Tim Brown patrols the streets surrounding the Clark County Courthouse last week. The area around the courthouse gets busy and the officers’ goal, he said, is to create turnover. “We’re not trying to punish people,” he said.

August 12, 2019, 11:13am Business

The scene by the Clark County Courthouse was calm last week. Dreary for a summer day, people hurried in and out of the building, then jumped in their cars and zoomed away. Read story

Megan Kanzler of Washougal, left, and husband Ryan Kanzler search for privacy hedges at Hidden Gardens Nursery on Wednesday morning. “It’s sad to see them go out of business. We’ve always liked coming here. We want to support them,” said Megan Kanzler.

Sun sets on Hidden Gardens Nursery in Camas

Megan Kanzler of Washougal, left, and husband Ryan Kanzler search for privacy hedges at Hidden Gardens Nursery on Wednesday morning. “It’s sad to see them go out of business. We’ve always liked coming here. We want to support them,” said Megan Kanzler.

August 11, 2019, 6:02am Business

For any longtime customers or new visitors planning a trip to Hidden Gardens Nursery in Camas, time is running out. The independent nursery — long a favorite destination for Clark County gardeners — is preparing to close for good after nearly 30 years in operation. Read story

American Equities investors get glum news

August 9, 2019, 6:02am Business

It’s been about two months since investors at the Vancouver financial firm American Equities were notified that 15 of its mortgage investment funds had become insolvent and placed into receivership under the direction of Portland-based Hamstreet and Associates. Read story