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Development of the Vancouver waterfront should attract more business said Janet LaBar, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. But if the Interstate 5 bridge congestion isn’t solved, the revitalized waterfront may not be enough to keep growth going.

CREDC partners with Portland planners to map out Clark County’s growth

Development of the Vancouver waterfront should attract more business said Janet LaBar, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. But if the Interstate 5 bridge congestion isn’t solved, the revitalized waterfront may not be enough to keep growth going.

April 25, 2018, 6:01am Business

Typically, economic development organizations focus on one thing: growth. Bringing in new businesses is key to a region’s success. Armed with a new 20-year strategic plan and a partner across the river, Vancouver is planning to expand on regional growth and put Clark County on the map. Read story

A welder works on a brace frame on the sixth floor of the seven-story office tower at the Vancouver waterfront in March. An upsurge in construction positions helped drive a 400-job increase in seasonally adjusted Clark County employment in March.

Clark County adds 400 jobs, adjusted for time of year

A welder works on a brace frame on the sixth floor of the seven-story office tower at the Vancouver waterfront in March. An upsurge in construction positions helped drive a 400-job increase in seasonally adjusted Clark County employment in March.

April 24, 2018, 6:18pm Business

As spring arrived, so too did about 400 jobs in Clark County, according to the latest labor market updates. Read story

Burgerville will suspend dine-in service during the COVID-19 outbreak but drive-thrus will remain open.

Burgerville workers in Southeast Portland vote to unionize

Burgerville will suspend dine-in service during the COVID-19 outbreak but drive-thrus will remain open.

April 23, 2018, 6:11pm Business

Burgerville workers at a Southeast Portland restaurant have officially voted to unionize, capping a two-year effort to become the first federally recognized fast-food union in the country. Read story

Steve Harmon, owner of Yellow Dot Windshield Repair, prepares a chip for repair at his shop in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon. Harmon started his business in 2003 and spent many years at Vancouver Mall. He recently relocated to his own shop on East 18th Street.

Working in Clark County: Steve Harmon, owner, Yellow Dot Windshield Repair

Steve Harmon, owner of Yellow Dot Windshield Repair, prepares a chip for repair at his shop in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon. Harmon started his business in 2003 and spent many years at Vancouver Mall. He recently relocated to his own shop on East 18th Street.

April 23, 2018, 6:00am Business

Steve Harmon is trying to shake his reputation of being the “Windshield Guy at the Mall.” Read story

Keith Stauffer, of PortEngine, identifies Washington ports the company plans to visit and pitch to join its platform. The platform aims to be a real estate listing service, specializing in land owned by public ports.

PortEngine gets in gear in Ridgefield

Keith Stauffer, of PortEngine, identifies Washington ports the company plans to visit and pitch to join its platform. The platform aims to be a real estate listing service, specializing in land owned by public ports.

April 22, 2018, 6:02am Business

There are 75 port districts scattered across the state of Washington. Though they are disparate in their goals and assets, a scrappy local tech company wants to tie them together. Read story

Lawn seating area at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater. No changes have been announced for the venue.

Sunlight Supply sale won’t affect amphitheater branding

Lawn seating area at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater. No changes have been announced for the venue.

April 19, 2018, 5:49pm Business

The sale of Sunlight Supply and a possible rebranding does not appear to impact the amphitheater that bears its name, at least for now. Read story

Mike Bomar (The Columbian files)

CREDC president Bomar taking job at Port of Vancouver

Mike Bomar (The Columbian files)

April 19, 2018, 9:12am Business

Mike Bomar has said he will leave the Columbia River Economic Development Council for a similar deal-making position at the Port of Vancouver. Read story

Moderator Casey Wyckoff , far left, interviews a panel of young adults about their transition from school to career at the Columbia River Economic Development Council luncheon Tuesday. Panelists, from left, were Breanna Clevidence, Jayde Wright, Andrey Popov and Greta DuBois.

CREDC explores school-work intersection

Moderator Casey Wyckoff , far left, interviews a panel of young adults about their transition from school to career at the Columbia River Economic Development Council luncheon Tuesday. Panelists, from left, were Breanna Clevidence, Jayde Wright, Andrey Popov and Greta DuBois.

April 17, 2018, 5:34pm Business

A group of business and civic leaders tried to navigate the intersection of school and work at Tuesday’s quarterly luncheon of the Columbia River Economic Development Council. Read story

Sunlight Supply in downtown Vancouver has been acquired by Scott's MiracleGro, becoming part of its hydroponic gardening subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Company. Sunlight's 300,000-square-foot headquarters, above, will be the cornerstone of Hawthorne's supply chain, according to a statement from Scott's.

Sunlight Supply to be bought by Scotts Miracle-Gro for $450M

Sunlight Supply in downtown Vancouver has been acquired by Scott's MiracleGro, becoming part of its hydroponic gardening subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Company. Sunlight's 300,000-square-foot headquarters, above, will be the cornerstone of Hawthorne's supply chain, according to a statement from Scott's.

April 17, 2018, 3:46pm Business

Vancouver-based Sunlight Supply Inc., is being purchased by multinational corporation Scotts Miracle-Gro for $450 million in cash and stocks. Read story

Technicians at nLight’s Vancouver offices in October process laser bars into chips that will eventually be used in lasers. NLight will soon go public, offering shares between $13 and $15.

NLight expects shares to be $13 to $15 in IPO

Technicians at nLight’s Vancouver offices in October process laser bars into chips that will eventually be used in lasers. NLight will soon go public, offering shares between $13 and $15.

April 16, 2018, 4:59pm Business

Vancouver laser maker nLight expects to raise between $70 and $81 million after it soon shares stock to the public. Read story