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    Business
    John Mclain tells about his new book
    Islander tells how to start your own home...
    March 30, 2009 6:38 pm

    Writer John Mclain of Oak Harbor has seen people fail, and succeed, at executing their small business dream.
    After being “downsized” himself, he successfully started a national media consulting business and Web design firm.
    While Mclain’s last novel and screenplay were both fictional, his latest non-fiction book is timed to the economy. He authored “How to promote your home business,” which also touches on small businesses.

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    Mike Miller
    Wieners signal spring’s arrival
    March 25, 2009 1:29 pm

    Blue skies, longer days and the savory smell of Polish hotdogs lingers in the air. Spring is here.
    The seasonal shift marks a culinary change in Oak Harbor, and the return of The Weiner Wagon, owned by 20-year Oak Harbor resident Mike Miller.

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    Sign code update may light up Oak Harbor electronically
    Sign code update may light up Oak Harbor...
    March 19, 2009 2:55 pm

    Small town Oak Harbor may get a bigger city feel if the council decides to amend its sign code. The…

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    Kim's Cafe owner Kim Sittner prepares a meal at her new restaurant.
    Coupeville Wharf gets a Vietnamese twist
    By Nathan Whalen • March 19, 2009 2:28 pm

    After spending years selling salad rolls at local farmers markets, Kim and Randy Sittner are making the move into a more traditional, sit-down restaurant.
    The Greenbank couple recently took over the restaurant out at the Coupeville Wharf and renamed it Kim’s Cafe.

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    Severns chairs state board
    Severns chairs state board
    March 19, 2009 2:23 pm

    The Washington State Bar Association recently nominated Robert T. Severns of Chicago Title Co., Oak Harbor, as chair of the Limited Practices Board.

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    Edwards joins Windermere
    Edwards joins Windermere
    March 19, 2009 2:23 pm

    Windermere Real Estate announces the addition of sales associate Nerell Edwards to its Whidbey Island-Oak Harbor office.

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    Make your own moonshine
    Make your own moonshine
    March 19, 2009 2:21 pm

    The Northwest Agriculture Business Center will host an educational workshop for producers interested in micro-distilling. The workshop will run from Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 13 at the Padilla Bay Foundation in Skagit County.

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    Therapist Susan Yorton provides low-cost therapy to local families.
    Oak Harbor counselor looks to lower costs
    January 23, 2009 4:37 pm

    Veterans of war, men and women facing marital problems, and others who may feel depressed, anxious or traumatized have few therapeutic options in Oak Harbor, particularly if they fall into a low income bracket.

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    Discount Party owner Nancy Fey
    Party time ends for popular store
    January 16, 2009 6:10 pm

    The party’s over for Nancy and Mark Fey’s Oak Harbor Discount Party store. This fete has raged since day one when the door first opened 19 years ago, and it’s going out with a bang.

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    Oak Harbor High School senior Tiersha Cutler stocks produce at Safeway Wednesday morning. She was one of 40 DECA students who descended on the local supermarket to gain real world work experience.
    The Safeway to learn business
    By Nathan Whalen • January 9, 2009 5:18 pm

    Safeway is doing more than selling food to hungry islanders. Employees at the Oak Harbor supermarket are giving eager business students some much-needed real-world experience.

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    Business in Brief
    Business in Brief
    January 9, 2009 5:17 pm

    Peoples hires Tony Steadman Peoples Bank has hired Tony Steadman as vice president and commercial lending officer for the Bank’s…

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    Peggy Timmins walks down Pioneer Way Thursday afternoon. Businesses were trying to stay open despite the inches of snow and freezing temperatures.
    Snow slows businesses, but they keep selling
    By Nathan Whalen • December 23, 2008 12:12 pm

    Several inches of snow and frigid temperatures put a damper on holiday shopping the week before Christmas.
    Despite the difficult driving conditions and poor weather, many store owners were keeping their businesses open this week.

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    Oak Harbor’s top green businesses
    Oak Harbor’s top green businesses
    December 12, 2008 11:43 am

    Green Business Award winners were announced by Mayor Jim Slowik at the November chamber of commerce meeting.
    Mailliard’s Landing Nursery came in third for their organic compost and community service.

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