People have a lot of questions about the proposed federal health care reforms. But the most important question we should ask – perhaps the only one – is will “ObamaCare” work?
When Congress reconvenes next month, lawmakers will consider costly climate change legislation that includes a massive tree planting program. The plan, developed by the Environmental Protection Agency, calls for reforesting 18 million acres of farmland, an area about the size of West Virginia.
Karen Moore and Tina Maletich might have set a record for taking a business concept to reality.
The pair of Covington residents decided to open a consignment shop in the area three weeks ago and should be ready to open up by this weekend.
California was once the land of opportunity. Since 1848 when John Marshall discovered gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills, people have flocked to the Golden State for jobs, sunshine and opportunity.
California was once the land of opportunity. Since 1848 when John Marshall discovered gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills, people have flocked to the Golden State for jobs, sunshine and opportunity.
Covington business owners are invited to participate in a pair of workshops next month organized by the city, according to Economic Development Manager Shalini Bansal.
California’s lush Napa Valley is packed with thriving vineyards and wineries. In contrast, the surrounding hills are parched and dry, a reminder of what the valley was like before irrigation.
Business owners in King County can learn how to reduce waste, recycle more and cut their operating costs by participating two workshops scheduled for October.
The Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual business expo, ‘Prime Time for Business,’ from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Lake Wilderness Lodge.
The federal government is borrowing a trillion dollars to fund its massive stimulus plan, California is broke, the feds have taken over car companies and banks, and the national unemployment rate is 9.5 percent and rising. Nevertheless, bills moving through Congress would spend an additional $1 trillion on health-care reform — an expenditure President Obama says is crucial to the nation's economic recovery. This, say supporters, is the only way to return the U.S. to prosperity.
Really? Perhaps they should take a look at what’s happening in Texas.
In Texas, business is booming. In 2008, 70 percent of all jobs created in the United States were created in Texas.
The Covington Chamber of Commerce has a new woman in charge.Loray Rainwater, who grew up in the area and is a graduate of Enumclaw High,… Continue reading
The Covington Chamber of Commerce announced Loray Rainwater is the new president/CEO of the organization.
A press release from the chamber state she is a lifelong resident of the South Puget Sound area and has developed a well-rounded background in business operations, sales, marketing, public relations and has spent the majority of her career in leadership roles.
This summer, many business leaders traded their offices for classrooms to mentor high school students at Washington Business Week. For me, it was the first… Continue reading
Recently, the Associated Press reported that hundreds of New York City public school teachers accused of offenses ranging from insubordination to sexual misconduct are being paid full salary with benefits to sit around all day playing Scrabble, surfing the Internet or just doing what they please.
MultiCare Health System has been named one of the nation’s 100 Most Wired health systems and the 25 Most Wireless health systems, according to Hospital… Continue reading
Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of CommerceEvents for July 16-July 23• Featured Events4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Aug. 19 – Prime Time for Shopping, Food, Services… Continue reading
The state's AA+ rated bonds drew strong competition and earned record low rates in Tuesday’s $765 million competitive bond sales, according to a press release… Continue reading
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in June, up from May’s revised rate of 9.1 percent, according to a press release from… Continue reading
Maple Valley Rotary awarded $19,000 in college scholarships to five Tahoma High School students.
• Kelly Apperson, 3.98 grade point average, received $5,000. She plans to attend Whitworth or Seattle Pacific University. She was on honor roll, rotary student of the month and a Rotary Interact Club member. Apperson has helped out with Hurricane Katrina victims, has gone on numerous church mission trips and helps with feeding the homeless. All of this while lettering in multiple sports.
Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce• Feature events• July 11The Farmer’s Market is back.• July 1511:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Business During Hours at The Tahoma… Continue reading
