Enumclaw-based PartyPail Inc. has been included in the list of 100 fastest-growing private businesses in Washington state. Recipients of the honor were determined based on year-over-year revenue growth from 2008 to 2010.
Dawn Tingvall, Jennifer Usher and Fae Swetz are friends and now business partners sharing a reflexology and massage studio inside Intent Yoga’s Enumclaw Cole Street studios.
Living Court Assisted Living has been recognized as a 2011 recipient of the Bronze-Commitment to Quality National Quality Award for its performance in the health care profession.
Similar to an old-fashioned barn-raising, more than 50 volunteers turned out at Sue and Dave’s White’s Plateau area farm on a cool, misty Saturday morning to plant blueberries – 4,617 tender, young bushes.
MacRae’s Indian Bookstore has been a fixture in downtown Enumclaw since 1971, a beacon at the corner of Cole Street and Griffin Avenue. Now, that’s about to change, as the family owned and operated store is moving to Tacoma and becoming part of a gathering place for all things honoring Native American culture.
Lake Tapps author Lysne Nolte released her young adult novella “Big Sister Babysitter” through a self-publication service in July. Now she is working on three more entries to the series and is set to be featured at two international book fairs: the Frankfurt Book Fair in October and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in March. Nolte has had to self promote her work every step of the way.
Olson’s Meats and Smokehouse just keeps piling up the honors and awards.
Turning throw-away bowling balls into cute-as-a-bug garden art is right up Claire Holder’s alley and she’s rolled a strike with her Recycled Smiles.
Kyle Grote has already had his baptism by fire in the pizza business and now it is his turn to run his own pizza joint under a franchise umbrella that only a few in the area might recognize.
Gardening usually conjures up thoughts about planting flowers or growing vegetables.
However, economic gardening focuses on growing local companies and the local economy. Each type of garden must be sustained. Both take dedication, effort and support. Commitment and passion for your idea must accompany each type of garden. And, you must be prepared for the long haul, because just like gardens, small businesses require a lot of work.
If early results prove true, Mt. Baldy’s Barbecue is a hit.
DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease, announced BreAnne Krause and Heather Milligan were recognized as “Shining Rock Stars” for being outstanding team leaders and corporate citizens.
Things are changing at 720 Main St. in Buckley, with the transition to LumberJack’s Bar and Grill.
