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Excel and repair classes offered by builders group | Biz Beat

Two workshops geared toward the BUILDING INDUSTRY will be put on by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association and…

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Driver improvement class offered | Biz Beat

AAA will offer a DRIVER IMPROVEMENT course Thursday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Regency…

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Learn about Earned Income Tax Credit | Biz Beat

The IRS has launched its annual outreach campaign aimed at assisting Americans who earned $49,078 or less to…

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Disaster support available for Whidbey storm victims | Biz Beat

FEDERAL DISASTER SUPPORT may be available to Island County farmers who saw agriculture losses from excessive rain, flooding,…

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Whidbey Island prepares for electric cars

Whidbey Islanders are starting to get a charge out of an emerging technology. A couple of businesses across…

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Native plant sale helps Whidbey Conservation District programs

Whidbey Island Conservation District is accepting orders now through Jan. 30 on an assortment of Western Washington native…

Lance and Golda Moore of Whidbey Sun and Wind install the latest solar arrays at the Greenbank Farm. The new panels will double the energy output of the solar energy project at the publicly owned farm.

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New panels double solar energy output at Greenbank Farm

Solar energy is becoming a larger part of Whidbey Island’s publicly owned farm. Workers from Whidbey Sun and…

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Whidbey Bank sails through rough economy

Washington Banking Company, the holding company of Whidbey Island Bank based in Oak Harbor, will report its end…

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The short happenings of businesses on Whidbey and beyond.

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Celebrate the new ferry | Biz Beat

Washington State Ferries will celebrate the KENNEWICK’S completion Friday, Jan. 6, at the ferry terminal in Port Townsend.

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Vintage trading post moves | Biz Beat

MICHAEL-JOHN’S TRADING POST in Oak Harbor has moved to a new location.

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Newest ferries deemed ‘significant’

The Chetzemoka, Salish and Kennewick ferries capable of serving the Port Townsend-to-Coupeville ferry route, were recently named Significant…

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Greenbank farming center seeks new applicants

The Greenbank Farm Agriculture Training Center is seeking students for the 2012 growing season.