Join us this Sunday, March 19 when Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce President Guy Occhiogrosso interviews Dodd Snodgrass and John Michener from the Port of Bellingham about economic development in Whatcom County.

Sunday, March 26 will feature host Kelsey Rowlson of the Whatcom Young Professionals.. Tune in for the young professionals perspective on Whatcom County business. 

Can't listen to the program live on Sundays from 8-9am?  That's OK! Listen to the podcasts anytime!  Just go to kgmi.com!

"We are committed to serving as both a community magnet and a regional destination for cultural experiences rooted in art, nature and northwest history. Here, as part of our vision to connect people to new ideas, old traditions and each other, visitors take part in a vast range of programs and exhibitions designed to get us all thinking about our changing cultural, natural and historical landscapes. 

Member of the Week is generously sponsored by Washington Gourmet Gifts ,Pozie by Natalie, LaserPoint Awards and Promotions and The Upfront Theatre!

"Bellingham Physical Therapy is a private practice orthopedic clinic, providing comprehensive out-patient physical therapy services. We are locally owned and operated, proudly serving the Bellingham community since 1981." 

Member of the Week is generously sponsored by Washington Gourmet Gifts,Pozie by Natalie,  LaserPoint Awards and Promotions and The Upfront Theatre!

Franklin Park is getting a new name, a new sign, and new playground equipment following a car accident that damaged the park last summer.  The newly named Harriet Spanel Park is located in Bellingham's York neighborhood. 

Sustainable Connections invites all businesses to their Meet Your Farmer CSA Happy Hour and announces the release of the 2017-18 Whatcom Food & Farm Finder.

What: Meet Your Farmer CSA Happy Hour for Businesses

When: Wednesday, March 29, 4:30-6:30pm

Where: Diamond Jim's Grill, 2400 Meridian St #1, Bellingham

Cost: Free for Sustainable Connections members, $10 for non-members

The staffing season is picking up and Express are looking for quality candidates in our Office Services, Industrial, and Professional Staffing Divisions for both long term and short term opportunities.

Can’t wait for those awesome summer days to come along so you can sunbathe on a sandy beach and enjoy the calm splash of the waves? The Upfront has the next best thing with Improvised Baywatch!  

Doug Madsen, MD, OB hospitalist / medical director at the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Childbirth Center, and Dave Cahalan, MD, radiologist with Northwest Radiologists, have been selected as the PeaceHealth Medical Staff 2017 Physicians of Excellence. 

FIzzPop Media will be one of the businesses in attendance at the upcoming Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Business Showcase on March 16th at the Silver Reef Casino Spa.

Brian Hardy, owner of FizzPop Media, says he is looking forward to working with local businesses on creating an online presence that truly generates successful sales.  The drawing will also include a FitBit to a lucky winner, driving home the importance of a “fit” website. 

The  Palliative Care Institute at Western Washington University, is sponsoring a community education event in collaboration with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement, and Make Your Wishes Known to motivate healthcare providers to engage their patients and community members to work with their families and loved ones to prepare their own healthcare advance directives.

Minuteman Press in Bellingham recently expanded its direct-mail capabilities with the acquisition of Speedy Automated Mailers, also in Bellingham.

Michael Tilley, owner of Minuteman Press in Bellingham, said Speedy’s equipment and databases will improve service for its bulk-mail customers. Also, Minuteman Press has hired Cameron Stewart, a bulk-mail specialist who had more than 20 years of experience at Speedy Automated Mailers.

Many community organizations benefited from the 25 Acts of Kindness campaign, a collaboration of Bellingham Automotive and its customers.

Daylight Saving Time began Sunday at 2:00 a.m. The American Red Cross reminds everyone it’s also a good time to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour.

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Sustainable Connections announces the winners of this year’s Sustainability Champion Awards, which honor five local businesses who are taking steps towards achieving a healthy triple bottom line - taking care of employees, our environment, and the local economy. 

The unique and animated style of stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias will be on the grandstand stage Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.