Vancouver, WA -- A public open house to share information about the county’s proposed stormwater ordinance revisions will precede the Board of Clark County Commissioners stormwater ordinance hearing Monday, December 8, at Battle Ground High School Commons, 300 West Main Street, Battle Ground.
The open house will start at 6 p.m. followed by the formal board hearing, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Clark County Public Works staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions prior to the hearing. Staff will also be available after the hearing.
County Commissioners will continue the stormwater ordinance hearing on Tuesday, December 16, beginning at 10 a.m. in the 6th floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
River Maiden Coffee Confirms Return to Downtown Vancouver
After Being Displaced by the Indoor Market Closure on 9/30/07, River Maiden Will Return
(Vancouver, WA November 19, 2008): On Monday, November 17, 2008, River Maiden Artisan Coffee signed a lease for the commercial property at 701 Main Street (the Centurion Building) to re-open it’s second café. Located at the corner of 7th & Main, the location is just three blocks east of its original location of 7th & Esther (inside the former Indoor Farmers Market). That highly successful original downtown location was closed on September 30th, 2007, by the City’s decision not to sign any Vancouver Farmers Market tenants when the VFM forfeited it’s obligations to the indoor space at Esther
Short Commons.
“It’s been a long road to return downtown, so we’re very excited to finally have found a suitable location” said Melissa Layman, owner of River Maiden Artisan Coffee. “The City’s decision not to sign the tenants was a huge setback. We’d been so successful, it was difficult to be forced to just walk away. Plus, we’ve had so many requests from our former patrons to return, we’re happy we can make good on our commitment to do so”.
The plan is to open in February or March of 2009 after the necessary build out is completed. This will be River Maiden’s second location. It’s flagship coffeehouse on Devine Road in the ‘Heights’ will still continue to serve it’s customers as always. “Our original location here in the ‘Heights’ has really become a center of the neighborhood, so we’ll continue to keep this one – for sure. It’s just three blocks from our home”.
River Maiden began on Mother’s Day 2002 as a jewelry booth at Vancouver Farmers Market. In 2005, River Maiden expanded to artisan coffee, opening two locations: September 17th, 2005, at the (now defunct) Indoor Farmers Market and December 6th, 2005, in the ‘Heights’ on Devine Road. River Maiden made nationally headlines in June 2008 when it offered the world’s finest coffee (Panama Esmeralda) for $15 a cup on it’s famed Clover Fresh Press. River Maiden’s coffeehouse on Devine continues to be the only coffeehouse in the world to have the rare Clover paired with Stumptown Coffee.
(Vancouver, WA November 19, 2008): On Monday, November 17, 2008, River Maiden Artisan Coffee signed a lease for the commercial property at 701 Main Street (the Centurion Building) to re-open it’s second café. Located at the corner of 7th & Main, the location is just three blocks east of its original location of 7th & Esther (inside the former Indoor Farmers Market). That highly successful original downtown location was closed on September 30th, 2007, by the City’s decision not to sign any Vancouver Farmers Market tenants when the VFM forfeited it’s obligations to the indoor space at Esther
Short Commons.
“It’s been a long road to return downtown, so we’re very excited to finally have found a suitable location” said Melissa Layman, owner of River Maiden Artisan Coffee. “The City’s decision not to sign the tenants was a huge setback. We’d been so successful, it was difficult to be forced to just walk away. Plus, we’ve had so many requests from our former patrons to return, we’re happy we can make good on our commitment to do so”.
The plan is to open in February or March of 2009 after the necessary build out is completed. This will be River Maiden’s second location. It’s flagship coffeehouse on Devine Road in the ‘Heights’ will still continue to serve it’s customers as always. “Our original location here in the ‘Heights’ has really become a center of the neighborhood, so we’ll continue to keep this one – for sure. It’s just three blocks from our home”.
River Maiden began on Mother’s Day 2002 as a jewelry booth at Vancouver Farmers Market. In 2005, River Maiden expanded to artisan coffee, opening two locations: September 17th, 2005, at the (now defunct) Indoor Farmers Market and December 6th, 2005, in the ‘Heights’ on Devine Road. River Maiden made nationally headlines in June 2008 when it offered the world’s finest coffee (Panama Esmeralda) for $15 a cup on it’s famed Clover Fresh Press. River Maiden’s coffeehouse on Devine continues to be the only coffeehouse in the world to have the rare Clover paired with Stumptown Coffee.
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program Extended
OLYMPIA – The state’s unemployed got some good news from the “other Washington” today as President Bush signed legislation to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) benefits.
“There’s never a good time to be unemployed, but job conditions are especially difficult right now. I applaud Congress for moving so quickly to approve this additional income assistance for our unemployed workers,” said Gov. Chris Gregoire.
When first approved in June, the program provided up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to people who have used up their regular benefits, are still unemployed and meet other qualifications. The president’s signature expands the program to allow a total of up to 33 weeks of benefits for eligible claimants.
Initial applications for the program may be submitted to the state Employment Security Department through March 28, 2009, and approved claims can be paid through Aug. 29, 2009.
Employment Security will begin notifying individuals who qualify for the program. People are asked to avoid calling or e-mailing the department so that staff can focus on processing current benefit claims as quickly as possible. Statewide, unemployment claims are 50 percent higher than last year.
“These additional unemployment benefits are very welcome to people all over our state who are trying to stay afloat in this economy,” said Employment Security Commissioner Karen Lee. “We will work hard to get checks out to people as quickly as possible.”
People currently receiving EUC benefits do not need to file a new application. People who have stopped claiming benefits should wait until they receive written information from Employment Security before reapplying. Anyone whose EUC original benefits ran out cannot receive extended EUC benefits for weeks prior to the week beginning Nov. 23, 2008.
The first payable week for the additional extended EUC benefits will be the week ending Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.
“There’s never a good time to be unemployed, but job conditions are especially difficult right now. I applaud Congress for moving so quickly to approve this additional income assistance for our unemployed workers,” said Gov. Chris Gregoire.
When first approved in June, the program provided up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to people who have used up their regular benefits, are still unemployed and meet other qualifications. The president’s signature expands the program to allow a total of up to 33 weeks of benefits for eligible claimants.
Initial applications for the program may be submitted to the state Employment Security Department through March 28, 2009, and approved claims can be paid through Aug. 29, 2009.
Employment Security will begin notifying individuals who qualify for the program. People are asked to avoid calling or e-mailing the department so that staff can focus on processing current benefit claims as quickly as possible. Statewide, unemployment claims are 50 percent higher than last year.
“These additional unemployment benefits are very welcome to people all over our state who are trying to stay afloat in this economy,” said Employment Security Commissioner Karen Lee. “We will work hard to get checks out to people as quickly as possible.”
People currently receiving EUC benefits do not need to file a new application. People who have stopped claiming benefits should wait until they receive written information from Employment Security before reapplying. Anyone whose EUC original benefits ran out cannot receive extended EUC benefits for weeks prior to the week beginning Nov. 23, 2008.
The first payable week for the additional extended EUC benefits will be the week ending Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.
Concern Over Economy Grows Among Washington State Residents
PULLMAN, Wash.- The current economic crisis is important to Washington state residents. A survey conducted by the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center (SESRC) at Washington State University shows that citizens increasingly see the economy as an important issue faced by the state, as well as economic development and jobs as the highest priority for tax dollars.
Asked which of several issues was the most important one facing the state, almost 50 percent of respondents said it is the economy, followed by health care and education (16 percent each), jobs and wages (11 percent), reducing taxes (5 percent), and the environment (4 percent).
Opinions and priorities on how to allocate tax money have also shifted during the last three months, the survey shows.
The most dramatic changes were in the importance that respondents attached to public education and economic issues. In September, 34 percent considered K-12 education the highest priority for tax money.
That number slipped to 30 percent in October and remained at the same level in November. Over the same period, the percentage of people who consider economic development and jobs the highest priority increased from 19 percent in September to 28 percent in November.
While education still ranks highest, these trends suggest that concern over the economy and jobs is growing. One respondent said, "As serious as I think transportation and roads are in Washington, I think economy is the biggest problem over all. I hope it can be turned around. It's affecting so many people in the country. It's affected me, which I'd never expected."
Identifying the most important use of tax dollars was difficult for many respondents. One participant said, "... it's very hard to choose the top priority for taxes because they're all very important. And choosing one makes it seem like they are not important, but they are."
These trends may continue to change as the economic crisis continues.
The survey data collected by SESRC provides a snapshot of the opinions held by Washington State residents. It is evident from these results that opinions about the best ways to spend tax money changes over time.
Despite the down turn in the economy, most of the respondents felt that their own economic situation would be either somewhat better (29
percent) or much better (16 percent) in the next five years. Only a few
(19 percent) felt that their economic outlook would be worse than it is today, with residents under the age of 40 being more optimistic than older residents.
Telephone interviews were conducted with 1,354 Washington State residents between Sept. 8 and Nov. 19, 2008 with an overall margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.5 percent.
SESRC, under the direction of John Tarnai, director, and Danna Moore, associate director, conducts monthly surveys to assess Washington residents' opinions regarding social and economic issued.
Asked which of several issues was the most important one facing the state, almost 50 percent of respondents said it is the economy, followed by health care and education (16 percent each), jobs and wages (11 percent), reducing taxes (5 percent), and the environment (4 percent).
Opinions and priorities on how to allocate tax money have also shifted during the last three months, the survey shows.
The most dramatic changes were in the importance that respondents attached to public education and economic issues. In September, 34 percent considered K-12 education the highest priority for tax money.
That number slipped to 30 percent in October and remained at the same level in November. Over the same period, the percentage of people who consider economic development and jobs the highest priority increased from 19 percent in September to 28 percent in November.
While education still ranks highest, these trends suggest that concern over the economy and jobs is growing. One respondent said, "As serious as I think transportation and roads are in Washington, I think economy is the biggest problem over all. I hope it can be turned around. It's affecting so many people in the country. It's affected me, which I'd never expected."
Identifying the most important use of tax dollars was difficult for many respondents. One participant said, "... it's very hard to choose the top priority for taxes because they're all very important. And choosing one makes it seem like they are not important, but they are."
These trends may continue to change as the economic crisis continues.
The survey data collected by SESRC provides a snapshot of the opinions held by Washington State residents. It is evident from these results that opinions about the best ways to spend tax money changes over time.
Despite the down turn in the economy, most of the respondents felt that their own economic situation would be either somewhat better (29
percent) or much better (16 percent) in the next five years. Only a few
(19 percent) felt that their economic outlook would be worse than it is today, with residents under the age of 40 being more optimistic than older residents.
Telephone interviews were conducted with 1,354 Washington State residents between Sept. 8 and Nov. 19, 2008 with an overall margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.5 percent.
SESRC, under the direction of John Tarnai, director, and Danna Moore, associate director, conducts monthly surveys to assess Washington residents' opinions regarding social and economic issued.
Gov. Gregoire Announces Plans for $260 Million in Additional Budget Savings
Actions Will Put Current Budget Back Into the Black
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced spending reductions that will save $260 million in the current budget, putting the budget in the black for the biennium that ends June 30, 2009.
Agencies are being asked to further cut their remaining Fiscal Year 2009 General Fund spending, with some exemptions for revenue-creating activities and other legal obligations. These savings will combine with the $330 million being saved through freezes on hiring, out-of-state travel, personal service contracts and equipment purchases, as well as across-the-board cuts previously directed by the governor.
“Our state is collecting less revenue due to continued national financial turmoil,” Gregoire said. “We must act now to reduce our spending and put our budget back in the black without touching the Rainy Day Fund.”
The governor noted that 40 other states are in or facing deficits in the coming budget cycle.
Gregoire and her budget staff are now preparing a budget proposal for the next biennium, which runs from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2011. The governor’s budget must be submitted by Dec. 20, 2008.
“The fact is, our challenge has only begun. The magnitude of this crisis is unprecedented in recent times, forcing us into unchartered territory to develop solutions,” Gregoire said. “Closing the projected budget shortfall will require great sacrifice on the part of all Washingtonians during these tough economic times. Families and businesses across the state are making sacrifices to weather the economic crisis, and state government will have to make sacrifices, too.”
The governor has called for a second federal economic stimulus package that puts people to work on ready-to-go public works projects, extends unemployment benefits, and boosts food stamps and health care services. Earlier this month, the governor expedited the release of $300 million in federal funds to help stimulate the state’s economy through relief to distressed fishing communities and through assistance to low-income households to help pay energy bills and provide home weatherization jobs.
“Next week, my fellow governors and I meet with President-elect Obama, and we will continue advocating my proposal to get Americans to work and fix our nation’s aging infrastructure,” Gregoire said. “We are facing one of the biggest challenges since the Great Depression. Our challenge is to find opportunity in this adversity to institute changes that will make us stronger.”
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced spending reductions that will save $260 million in the current budget, putting the budget in the black for the biennium that ends June 30, 2009.
Agencies are being asked to further cut their remaining Fiscal Year 2009 General Fund spending, with some exemptions for revenue-creating activities and other legal obligations. These savings will combine with the $330 million being saved through freezes on hiring, out-of-state travel, personal service contracts and equipment purchases, as well as across-the-board cuts previously directed by the governor.
“Our state is collecting less revenue due to continued national financial turmoil,” Gregoire said. “We must act now to reduce our spending and put our budget back in the black without touching the Rainy Day Fund.”
The governor noted that 40 other states are in or facing deficits in the coming budget cycle.
Gregoire and her budget staff are now preparing a budget proposal for the next biennium, which runs from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2011. The governor’s budget must be submitted by Dec. 20, 2008.
“The fact is, our challenge has only begun. The magnitude of this crisis is unprecedented in recent times, forcing us into unchartered territory to develop solutions,” Gregoire said. “Closing the projected budget shortfall will require great sacrifice on the part of all Washingtonians during these tough economic times. Families and businesses across the state are making sacrifices to weather the economic crisis, and state government will have to make sacrifices, too.”
The governor has called for a second federal economic stimulus package that puts people to work on ready-to-go public works projects, extends unemployment benefits, and boosts food stamps and health care services. Earlier this month, the governor expedited the release of $300 million in federal funds to help stimulate the state’s economy through relief to distressed fishing communities and through assistance to low-income households to help pay energy bills and provide home weatherization jobs.
“Next week, my fellow governors and I meet with President-elect Obama, and we will continue advocating my proposal to get Americans to work and fix our nation’s aging infrastructure,” Gregoire said. “We are facing one of the biggest challenges since the Great Depression. Our challenge is to find opportunity in this adversity to institute changes that will make us stronger.”
Institute of Management Consultants to Host Workshop
Institute of Management Consultants Presents:
IMC-Oregon -- Marketing Workshop and Get Acquainted Meeting
DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, December 10
5:30pm-8:30pm
LOCATION:
Country Inn & Suites Hotel
7025 NE Alderwood, off 82nd Street near Airport Portland, OR, 97218 503-255-2700 http://www.countryinns.com/portlandor_arpt
COST/REGISTRATION:
$30.00.
http://imc-oregon.org
MORE INFO:
Website: http://imc-oregon.org
Email: info@imc-oregon.org
Phone: 503-336-4151
Contact: Patricia Coate
DESCRIPTION:
Ever feel that consulting is a lonely business? If yes, then you need to know about IMC, a group of independent consultants who meet regularly to
share information and listen to quality speakers. IMC helps its members keep on top of growing trends and stay current with new methodologies and technologies for conducting successful practices.
Learn more about IMC and the current trends and techniques of how to market your practice more successfully. At this special IMC event, you'll meet a panel of experts who understand what works and why. And you'll get a chance to share your questions, concerns and expertise.
This could be the best three hours you've ever invested. You already have the industry expertise and perspective that adds value for your clients.
Our focus in this workshop will be to help you develop skills to market your services, gain clarity about how to describe them, and to define your target markets. That's not all! Want to learn how to quantify the economic benefit of your services to your clients? Ready to see how to build a sales story that effectively delivers the value of your consulting?
This workshop and gathering will show you why you can rely on IMC for professional skills development plus new ideas, strategic alliances and networking to help you build your practice.
IMC-Oregon -- Marketing Workshop and Get Acquainted Meeting
DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, December 10
5:30pm-8:30pm
LOCATION:
Country Inn & Suites Hotel
7025 NE Alderwood, off 82nd Street near Airport Portland, OR, 97218 503-255-2700 http://www.countryinns.com/portlandor_arpt
COST/REGISTRATION:
$30.00.
http://imc-oregon.org
MORE INFO:
Website: http://imc-oregon.org
Email: info@imc-oregon.org
Phone: 503-336-4151
Contact: Patricia Coate
DESCRIPTION:
Ever feel that consulting is a lonely business? If yes, then you need to know about IMC, a group of independent consultants who meet regularly to
share information and listen to quality speakers. IMC helps its members keep on top of growing trends and stay current with new methodologies and technologies for conducting successful practices.
Learn more about IMC and the current trends and techniques of how to market your practice more successfully. At this special IMC event, you'll meet a panel of experts who understand what works and why. And you'll get a chance to share your questions, concerns and expertise.
This could be the best three hours you've ever invested. You already have the industry expertise and perspective that adds value for your clients.
Our focus in this workshop will be to help you develop skills to market your services, gain clarity about how to describe them, and to define your target markets. That's not all! Want to learn how to quantify the economic benefit of your services to your clients? Ready to see how to build a sales story that effectively delivers the value of your consulting?
This workshop and gathering will show you why you can rely on IMC for professional skills development plus new ideas, strategic alliances and networking to help you build your practice.
iQ CREDIT UNION IMPROVES ATM ACCESS AND CONVENIENCE BY BRANDING CARDTRONICS ATMS IN WALGREENS STORES
Customers Have Convenient, Fee-Free Access to Money in 13 New Locations
VANCOUVER, Wash — Members of iQ Credit Union are gaining access to 13 additional ATMs located in Walgreens stores throughout Clark County. The ATMs, which are owned and operated by Cardtronics (NASDAQ: CATM), are being branded by iQ Credit Union. By participating in the Cardtronics ATM Branding Program, all 13 of the branded ATMs will be outfitted with iQ Credit Union’s brand signage and custom transaction screen graphics, and the 13 branded ATMs will be surcharge-free for all iQ Credit Union members. The announcement was made jointly by Roger Michaelis, iQ Credit Union CEO, and Brian Archer, Chief Marketing Officer at Cardtronics.
“We’re committed to improving access for our members throughout Clark County,” said Michaelis. “The convenience and popularity of Walgreens makes this an excellent way to enhance our ATM network.”
“Cardtronics’ ATM Branding Program is designed to help financial institutions like iQ Credit Union provide improved service for their members and customers by offering enhanced ATM access in the retail locations consumers visit most,” said Archer. “Through this Program, iQ Credit Union is able to expand its ATM footprint without expending capital and while enjoying much lower monthly costs than operating the ATMs itself.”
The 13 Walgreens stores are located in Vancouver, Camas and Battle Ground, Washington. The branded ATMs will be online effective November 14, 2008.
VANCOUVER, Wash — Members of iQ Credit Union are gaining access to 13 additional ATMs located in Walgreens stores throughout Clark County. The ATMs, which are owned and operated by Cardtronics (NASDAQ: CATM), are being branded by iQ Credit Union. By participating in the Cardtronics ATM Branding Program, all 13 of the branded ATMs will be outfitted with iQ Credit Union’s brand signage and custom transaction screen graphics, and the 13 branded ATMs will be surcharge-free for all iQ Credit Union members. The announcement was made jointly by Roger Michaelis, iQ Credit Union CEO, and Brian Archer, Chief Marketing Officer at Cardtronics.
“We’re committed to improving access for our members throughout Clark County,” said Michaelis. “The convenience and popularity of Walgreens makes this an excellent way to enhance our ATM network.”
“Cardtronics’ ATM Branding Program is designed to help financial institutions like iQ Credit Union provide improved service for their members and customers by offering enhanced ATM access in the retail locations consumers visit most,” said Archer. “Through this Program, iQ Credit Union is able to expand its ATM footprint without expending capital and while enjoying much lower monthly costs than operating the ATMs itself.”
The 13 Walgreens stores are located in Vancouver, Camas and Battle Ground, Washington. The branded ATMs will be online effective November 14, 2008.
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