March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business
Tech manufacturers across the country are rushing to apply for some of the $49 billion in funds that the Biden administration recently opened up through the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act to incentivize domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research. Companies are applying in droves, including some with heavy manufacturing ties in… Read story
March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business
Many people see mobile home ownership as an affordable option, especially seniors gearing up for retirement. However, even though they own their manufactured homes, they rent the land that their homes sit on. There is no legislation to protect mobile home owners from intense rent increases. Read story
March 4, 2023, 5:59am Business Subscriber Exclusive
When it comes to home decor, it’s the little touches and details that can truly reinvent a space. Whether it’s a new set of curtains, a fresh pop of color on the walls, or a simple DIY project to add a bit of handmade love to an old room. Read story
March 3, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Business Subscriber Exclusive
Ridgefield is rapidly changing. We could debate the merits of this farming town transforming into a suburb or whether opening a Costco is a good idea, but fortunately my job is to discuss food. I think most of us would agree that opening more good places to eat is a… Read story
March 2, 2023, 6:24pm Business
Clark County’s median hourly wage outpaced inflation during the second quarter of last year, according to the latest labor market report from the Washington State Employment Security Department. Read story
March 2, 2023, 6:00am Business
A mixed-use residential building with affordable-housing units has been proposed for what is currently one of the parking lots at the Waterfront Vancouver, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story
March 1, 2023, 5:05pm Business
Visit Vancouver is set to receive $700,000 from the city’s lodging tax to boost tourist programs and advertising. Read story
March 1, 2023, 6:05am Business
An effort to home grow a larger high-tech manufacturing workforce has set down roots in Ridgefield. The IT3 workforce development center celebrated its grand opening last week. Read story
February 28, 2023, 6:42pm Business
Camas-based nLIGHT disclosed it has cut its workforce by about 5 percent as it reported mounting losses at its latest quarterly earnings presentation. Read story
February 28, 2023, 6:40pm Business
Clark County and the city of Vancouver are receiving an annual influx of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for affordable housing, community development and homeless assistance. Read story