(Press Release) Bellingham, WA, February 23, 2015 – Sustainable Connections recently recognized five Whatcom County businesses as sustainability champions at the organization’s 13th annual All Members Meeting & Awards Ceremony. Drawn from the four tenets of Sustainable Connections’ mission, the awards congratulate leaders in promoting a Strong Community, Healthy Environment, …

The Spring Business Showcase is the local area’s annual business to consumer trade show. The showcase is put on by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, and this year’s show is sponsored by Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa. The show is free to the public, and allows businesses to connect with …

It’s no secret that mobile apps are an essential way for small businesses to operate more efficiently and profitably. Apps can help you collaborate, plan, and organize your workflow for max productivity – not to mention ease of mind. But with so many apps on the market, it’s hard to …

Facebook recently launched a new “guided browsing” directory that takes existing Facebook pages for local businesses, and allows users to sift through the pages based on categories. Under the heading “Things To Do In [Your City]”, the directory divides the pages into the following primary categories: Restaurants Hotels Bars Cafes …

Recently started a business in Bellingham? Maybe your business been around for a while but you want to make stronger connections with other community members. Do you want to learn more about the Whatcom Chamber of Commerce? The Chamber’s Business After Business event is an opportunity to meet any of …

Have you ever had one of those moments where you really want to go do something, or eat a particular sort of food, and you have to face the disappointing reality that no Bellingham business offers that service? We here at BBN know that feeling, and we decided to take …

The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) recently published their September 2014 business outlook summary. NABE’s panelists presented their views on the path the economy will take during the rest of 2014 and into 2015. The information should prove useful for local businesses as they plan for Q4 and the …

The benefits of hiring a college graduate for your business should be a no-brainer for most business owners. The WWU Career Services Center and College of Business and Economics are co-hosting the annual WWU Fall Business Career Fair on November 6th, to help businesses and students connect and forge relationships. …

WWU Community Career and Internship Fair Are you looking for bright and highly motivated young minds to assist your business while learning about your work? Western Washington University is hosting its annual Community Career and Internship Fair Thursday October 23rd. Approximately 500 students from a wide variety of majors attend …

Bellingham is known for being a pretty quirky place, and our local businesses are no exception. Entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by plenty of coffee, has led to the creation of many local businesses that show off our unique Pacific Northwest culture. Some, such as Woods Coffee or Mallard Ice Cream, are …