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Many Whatcom County stores see rise in sales during holiday season

"While overall retail sales were down locally at the end of 2009, it appears to have been a decent holiday season for local merchants.

Whatcom County generated $771.5 million in retail sales during the fourth quarter of 2009, a 1.2 percent decline compared to the same period the year…

2010-04-09
Expansions, openings a positive sign for the economy

"We're not out of the woods yet when it comes to the economy, but it appears that small-business owners and entrepreneurs are feeling a little more confident.

In recent weeks there have been a variety of businesses, particularly retailers, either opening or expanding into a…

2010-04-07
Whatcom's economic identity still unclear after decade of many changes | The Bellingham Herald 2009-12-28
Whatcom economic growth slower than U.S. average in 2008 2009-09-25
4Q retail sales in Whatcom County saw biggest drop since 1993 | Bellingham Herald and Whatcom Business Magazine 2009-07-17
Whatcom County's unemployment rate hits 16-year high| Bellingham Herald and Whatcom Business Magazine 2009-07-16
Power deal is key to Intalco survival | Bellingham Herald 2009-07-16
B.C. economy at a crossroads; will Olympics bring the gold? | Bellingham Herald and Whatcom Business Magazine 2009-07-14
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