COVER STORY: EVERETT STATION
Opening soon, the transit center could spur nearby development, city officials say

GRAND OPENING UPDATE
Due to last-minute scheduling conflicts, the Everett Station grand opening, originally scheduled for Jan. 31, has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 4. The postponement had nothing to do with the station's construction, said Dale Preboski, Public Information Director for the city of Everett. It was more a matter of speakers' availability.

BUSINESS NEWS
US Bank economist John Mitchell says economic recovery should begin this year

Solectron plans to close its Everett facility

Coastal Community Bank starts off the year with a new Employee Giving Fund

ICOS joins the NASDAQ

The Snohomish County Workforce Development Council selects a new president

Unemployment rises in the state and county

Amgen plans to buy Immunex

Home sales and prices slow

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Associated Rental Services helps to restore communities by restoring houses

Home-improvement stores note strong sales despite the recession

Cottage developments are catching on in the Puget Sound region

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Kirtley-Cole begins remodeling for the Everett Optometry Clinic

Cushman & Wakefield offer an overview of the fourth-quarter commercial market

BUSINESS PROFILES
United Rentals is in growth mode as contractors discover the benefits of renting equipment

For more than a half-century, Karl’s Bakery and Coffee Shoppe has been whipping up sweet treats

CHAMBER PROFILE
The members of the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce share friendships and a focus on community

MONEY MATTERS
Financial advisers give their take on the market and investing

The Extraterritorial Income Exclusion can save exporters money come tax time

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Filming of DreamWorks’ movie “Ring” injects money into the local economy

During a recent summit, county leaders took on the issue of affordable housing

COLUMNS
Financial Focus: Start a new year of investing with a few simple tips

Managing People: A Section 529 College Savings Plan makes a great employee benefit

Economic Outlook: Biotechnology plays a role in our lives and our county’s economy

Realty Markets: To make affordable housing a reality, there needs to be a balanced discussion on development rules

Manager’s Memo: Ring in 2002 with a brand new organized you

Business 101: Cash flow can be a problem in both good and bad times, so keep an eye on it

OPINION
Market Facts 2002 offers new U.S. Census data and a whole lot more

Small business is a big employer, in Washington state, and small-business owners’ concerns need to be heard and dealt with

BUSINESS BRIEFS

PEOPLE WATCHING

MARKET FACTS 2002

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