Ever since the generators at the Grand Coulee dam started spinning in 1942, low-cost hydropower has been the key to our economic strength and way of life.
Few people know that tucked into the massive new federal health reform law was a federal takeover of the student loan program.
Begun in 1965, the Federal Family Education Loan program was a public-private partnership in which banks provided federally guaranteed student loans. In the early 1990s, the federal government created a “government option” of direct federal loans as an alternative.
A large crowd enjoyed the Chamber of Commerce Vegas Night dinner auction and gala at the Meridian Valley Country Club Saturday.
A shot in the dark suggestion turned out to be the perfect solution for the Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce.
When the chamber was in search of new office space to call home, board member Jim Flynn suggested the organization move to some space in a building he manages then make the most of it by developing a business incubator.
Stone Canyon Design will be moving from its location at Four Corners to the home of owner Mary Weiler April 1.
Stone Canyon is a home design and remodeling business, which had been located at the Four Corner site for five years.
For information or to schedule a design consultation contact Weiler at 425-413-2200 or by e-mail at stonecanyondesign@msn.com.
The Greater Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce | Upcoming event
When Idaho Gov. Butch Otter published his “Love Letter to Our Neighbors,” he touched off a political firestorm asserting his state is better for business
The Covington Rotary scheduled a food drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 27 in front of Fred Meyer in Covington, 16735 Se 272nd St.
The drive benefits the Maple Valley Food Bank, which services the local communities.
Businesses interested in contracting with King County should find the process easier to navigate and more efficient under a new executive order signed today by King County Executive Dow Constantine to reform the county’s procurement and business processes.
It is estimated that one in every three scams in the United States is aimed at a small business owner. Among the variety of scams they use are directory scams and vendor scams.
Small businesses are a principal target for scam artists of all types.
The Greater Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce Hooked on Fishing opening day trout derby event is scheduled Saturday, April 24 at Lake Wilderness.
Covington Lions Club plans beer tasting 6 p.m. Mondays at the Cedar Grill in Maple Valley to raise money for the Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond Relay for Life team.
Marking the end of his first 100 days in office, King County Executive Dow Constantine will outline his agenda for reforms of County government in a series of speeches next week including Friday, March 12th, when he will speak at the Maple Valley Rotary Club.
The 12th Annual Curves food drive and Curves Nationwide is out to collect millions of pounds of food for local area food banks.
This year Maple Valley Curves has added some healthy competition.
A bartender, a chef and an aspiring restaurateur have come together with their financial backer to fill a gap in Covington’s restaurant scene with the impending opening of 2seven2 Grill and Bar.
Tao Kane, the bartender, has been in the restaurant business since he was 18. Now 35, he first met business partner Chris Rodwell, the aspiring restaurateur, while he was mixing drinks.
Sean Stewart, Maple Valley Rotary president, presented Ginger Passerelli, the founder of The Soup Ladies, a check for $1,000 towards the purchase of a larger generator for their mobile kitchen.
These days, it seems like profit has become a dirty word. To hear some politicians talk, you’d think making money was a bad thing — and that those who do should be taxed and regulated to death.
In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.
Christine Dougherty claims she lost 54 pounds in two years, which comes to about half a pound per week. Why is this news? Because Christine wasn’t really on a diet. She ate like millions of other Americans eat every day – mostly fast food and such.
Too often, elected officials forget to connect the dots and do the math. Put another way, they fail to look at the complete picture and add up all the costs of government to taxpayers.
Valley Medical Center opened the Renton Landing Urgent Care facility today. The 4600 square-foot clinic provides walk-in, extended hour access for non-emergency, acute illness and injury care that is either beyond the scope or availability of a primary care practice.
