COVER STORY: TELECOMMUNICATIONS Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Verizon has been working around the clock to rebuild its New York City and Washington, D.C., networks
Former GTE Northwest executive Eileen Odum recalls watching the Twin Towers fall and the long days of work afterward
Signing up for DSL is worth it, even with a few kinks in the setup
Nextel's new cell phones come Java-equipped and ready to go online
Dont let all the telecom jargon intimidate you; stick to your business needs when picking a system
Telecom briefs
BUSINESS NEWS Fisher Communications puts 1.3 million square feet of office and industrial space up for sale
Summit Timber and Hampton Affiliates reach a deal for Hampton to acquire Summits sawmill
Small businesses voice their business-climate concerns at a local roundtable discussion
The jobless rate rises in the state and the county
Home sales continue strong, with the median price up 10.3 percent from a year ago
The Human Services Council honors businesses and social-service groups at the Partnership Forum
Frontier Bank faces the largest loan loss in its history
Stadium Flowers tears down its original digs and moves into a new, 5,600-square-foot store
SMALL-BUSINESS LENDING A good business plan can help with financing and the challenges ahead
First Heritage Bank and the Tulalip Tribes have developed a win-win situation
The SBAs disaster-loan program is there to assist businesses directly affected by the terrorist attacks
The state network of Small Business Development Centers has created an evaluation tool, the Business Survivors Checklist
BUSINESS PROFILES Arlington-based HCI Steel Building Systems eyes global opportunities for its buildings
Best Buy, which just opened its Lynnwood location, is in the midst of a nationwide expansion
CHAMBER PROFILE After years of moving from office to office, the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce now has a home of its own
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Nautica, an apartment/retail complex, could start a trend for downtown Everett, its developer says
Lynnwoods plans for downtown mirror the next era in retail development the town center
COLUMNS Realty Markets: Land sales require extra capital and creativity
Financial Focus: Take time to consider a stocks pros and cons before selling
Economic Outlook: 2001 has been filled with economic development accomplishments, but theres still work to do
Managing People: A look back and ahead at changes to workplace regulations
Managers Memo: The holidays have their own social pitfalls in the workplace, so beware
Business 101: In a slowing economy, product differentiation can save your brands value while maintaining profitability
OPINION With their efforts to restore their companys systems and keep people connected, Verizon employees proved just how professional they are
BUSINESS BRIEFS
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