| HeraldNet - Snohomish County's online news source |
 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 1:02 pm |
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Biz week: Jobless mess The county's unemployment rate soared to 9.9 percent at the end of February -- its highest level since 1984. Roughly 38,020 Snohomish County residents are searching for jobs. Local economist Donna Thompson doesn't see the situation improving soon simply because the Boeing Co., the county's largest employer, continues to issue layoff notices on a monthly basis. Boeing sent out 700 pink slips to Puget Sound workers Friday -- 458 to Machinists.Small biz help: Snohomish County small businesses picked up tips on how to survive and thrive in a rough economy. Local business owners suggested new marketing strategies and tightening budgets. The new store: The Everett Mall will get a new store: rue21. The teen specialty retailer has 450 stores in 41 states and plans to open 60 more in Washington and Oregon over the next five years. The Everett location opens April 2. The Boeing bill: Rep. Mike Sells introduced a bill in Olympia this week to create an aerospace training center in Snohomish County. It's a nod to the Boeing Co., which has lobbied for more aerospace training and education opportunities in the state. Lawmakers fear Boeing may look to locate a second 787 jet line out of state. Herald staff |
- A revolutionary 747
- Fire breaks out at Everett car dealer
- Everett rethinks boutique wineries
- A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood
- Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last
- Boeing's 747-8 takes off after weather delay
- Plan for I-5 closures this week
- A new bowling alley for Monroe?
- Lake Stevens man homeless after fire
- I-5 bridge joint may give you a jolt, but it isn't damaged
- A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood
(10) - Vote on school levies by Tuesday (10)
- Everett police officers cleared in 2008 shooting death (5)
- 1949 travel aid shows how few places blacks were welcome in Washington (4)
- I-5 bridge joint may give you a jolt, but it isn't damaged (4)
- Everett rethinks boutique wineries (4)
- Three politicians who want Gregoire's job in 2012 (3)
- Toyota has powerful D.C. friends (3)
- Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last (3)
- Life story: Man fought depression courageously, family says (3)
- Edmonds educator, famous announcer dies
- Mill Creek to appeal ruling on annexation
- Through the air, with the greatest of ease
- E-W thriving under new coach
- The path to citizenship
- EUUC puts on ‘Pants & Shoes’
- Wolfpack wins the ‘Battle'
- Lynnwood’s annexation plans OK’d
- Arlington's Cascade Valley Hospital celebrates expansion, national award and 100 years of service
- Business Licences Feb. 2010
- Technology tips for launching your own business
- Business Events Feb. 2010
- Tech Talk: No excuse today for going without a Web site
- State already raising fees and rates that restrict business growth
- Some legislators again targeting people’s initiative petition rights
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