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Colleen Corbin showcasing her beautiful array of permanent wares. COURTESY OF JOHN CORBIN
CHELAN – An exciting new venture in the valley, Chelan Links Permanent Jewelry, was recognized with the 2023 New Business of the Year award at the Lake Chelan Chamber Gala held in October. The first ever permanent jeweler in the valley, Chelan Links is quickly gaining momentum and community...
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center is teaming up with the NCW Tech Alliance to offer valuable technology assistance to seniors in an in-person pop-up event scheduled for Nov. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This free pop-up event will provide local seniors, as well as members...
WENATCHEE - In a report compiled by Donald W. Meseck, Regional Labor Economist for the Washington State Employment Security Department, the economic landscape of the Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has shown promising trends, even as the nation grapples with fluctuating employment...
The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. have publicized a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to sell select stores, brands, and facilities—a significant advancement in their proposed merger. This collaboration promises extensive benefits for American consumers by offering...
Taylor Swift and TikTok are unquestionable favorites among teenagers, as revealed in Piper Sandler’s semiannual Taking Stock with Teens survey. However, the report offers intriguing insights into their current interests.
Based on responses from 9,193 teenagers, the survey indicates a slight dip in...
In the world of job safety, being consistent is key to keeping workers safe. While there are many safety rules and training programs, it’s the regular use of these rules that creates a strong safety environment. This is why sticking to safety practices is so important in creating a safe workspace....
Washington’s job market experienced a boost in September with the addition of approximately 7,900 jobs. Despite the increase in jobs, the unemployment rate stayed steady at 3.6%, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
ESD’s State Economist, Paul Turek, observed, “The rate at which...
A robust demand from tenants and steadfast consumer expenditure are propelling the U.S. retail property market, as highlighted in Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2023 U.S. Shopping Center Marketbeat analysis. The retail property vacancy rate in the U.S. declined by five basis points from Q2 to Q3 and...
According to combined forecasts from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), consumers are planning to spend more this year than they did in 2022. On average, shoppers anticipate spending $875 on holiday essentials, representing a growth of 3.8...
Costco, a retail giant known for nurturing talent from within, is witnessing another exemplary career journey as Ron Vachris is set to become its next CEO. With a tenure spanning over four decades at the company, Vachris’s ascent to the top is a testament to the many career opportunities that...
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