Proposed state small business tax break may have caveat
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
The Wenatchee Business Journal
The Washington state Senate passed Bill ESSB 5899 titled “Providing a business and occupation tax credit for qualified employment positions,” on March 10. The version of the bill it passed provides either a $4,000 or a $2,000 Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit to employers, but the qualifications will present a problem [...]
Conversation: Douglas Port Commissioner Huffman supports new data centers
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
Jim Huffman said his stance on data centers is “pro-growth.” He supports House Bill 3147 and its companion Senate Bill 6789, which would waive sales taxes on equipment for new rural server farms. He said the new data facilities in Douglas county will create new jobs, increase the property tax base, result in lower taxes and power costs for residents.
City receives no good news on Hotel-Motel Tax
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
City of Wenatchee looks at options for stemming losses from general fund, and how to get the most from its hotel-motel tax dollars.
Douglas Port makes short list for “Project Roosevelt”
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
Fortune 100 data center quietly looks at East Wenatchee for new location.
Apple Blossom Festival event sponsors announced
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival has 2010 sponsors on board.
Central Washington Hospital tops off new patient tower
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
Mortenson Construction Company placed the final large steel beam in place on the new Central Washington Hospital patient tower at an event on March 3, which topped off $20 million worth of work on the project so far. Work began six months ago, and the company estimates it will take another 14 months to complete the job.
2010 Wennie winners awarded
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
Local business and nonprofits honored at local Wenatchee Chamber event.
Sleeping Lady Resort finishing remodels, expansions
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
$1.75 million project nearly complete
by Yvette Davis
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort in Leavenworth will finish a year-long $1.75-million renovation in April that will add seating, upgraded guest rooms and expanded on-site spa services. The resort also added a family hospitality room and launched a new Web site. The changes coincide with a shift in the resort’s [...]
Stemilt acquires Dovex Fruit Company
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Lance Henderson in News
The Wenatchee Business Journal
Stemilt Growers has announced it will join forces with Dovex Fruit Company to become “the leading tree fruit growing, packing and marketing operation in the nation.”
“Stemilt has embarked on a strong pattern of growth over the past decade, and we are excited to continue this growth by bringing Dovex into our operations,” [...]
Hospital Foundation selects WVMC for AZ Wells Award
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by yvettedavis in News
The Wenatchee Business Journal
Central Washington Hospital Foundation has selected the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center (WVMC) as the 2010 Spirit of A.Z. Wells award recipient. The award will be presented at the 19th annual gala to be held Friday, Nov. 12 at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
Jack Evans, president and CEO of Central Washington Hospital (CWH) said [...]
