
COVER STORY: ECONOMIC
OUTLOOK
A new report details Snohomish Countys
engines of economic activity for years to come
Having
a skilled work force is crucial for sustained growth
Economist
says signs of recent job growth hint at a stronger economy in 2005
Boeing
official: 7E7 most successful commercial launch to date
BUSINESS NEWS
Ag summit focuses on farmers' challenges,
opportunities
Local
officials pull out of NASCAR negotiations with ISC
SBA
seeks comment on its small-business size standards
Business
Briefs: a mini-tour of Snohomish County business
Calendar
of Events
People
Watching: career moves, promotions, people in the news
Around
the County
FITNESS
& NUTRITION
Eating right especially during workday
takes preparation
BUSINESS
PROFILES
House of Bread in Mill Creek bakes up
wholesome goodies
Northwest
Sand & Gravel enters bark recycling, topsoil markets
REAL
ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Everett Mall kicks off a $30 million expansion
project
Boeing
Realty sells some of its Mukilteo land to housing developer
W&H
Pacific sees its Snohomish County market grow
Realty
Markets: Job growth, interest rates key to 2005 markets
Real
Estate & Construction Briefs
INVESTMENTS
& FINANCE
Financial Focus: Plan your investment moves
for the new year
TECHNOLOGY
New bar codes offer more product info without
database hassles
BUSINESS
BUILDERS
Sales Savvy: Friendly side of sales is the
winning side of sales
BizBest
Connections for Success: Finding funds to build your biz
Marketing
Mentor: Watch big marketing firms, then do opposite
Business
101: Learn from others but stay true to yourself
Managers
Memo: Issues to consider before adding HR director
FOR
THE RECORD
Business Licenses
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Lessons learned from NASCAR
County
chambers of commerce join forces for legislative agenda
Congress
needs to make asbestos-fairness law a priority
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