Business – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:37:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Business – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Ridgefield Waterfront plans meet resistance: Community voices weigh in https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/ridgefield-waterfront-plans-meet-resistance-community-voices-weigh-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ridgefield-waterfront-plans-meet-resistance-community-voices-weigh-in https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/ridgefield-waterfront-plans-meet-resistance-community-voices-weigh-in/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:37:39 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/ridgefield-waterfront-plans-meet-resistance-community-voices-weigh-in/ Residents opposing Ridgefield's waterfront development cite scale, wildlife impact, and inadequate boat launch parking as key concerns.

Residents opposing Ridgefield's waterfront development cite scale, wildlife impact, and inadequate boat launch parking as key concerns.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/ridgefield-waterfront-plans-meet-resistance-community-voices-weigh-in/feed/ 0 Port envisions a ‘21st century working waterfront’ for Ridgefield https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/port-envisions-a-21st-century-working-waterfront-for-ridgefield/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=port-envisions-a-21st-century-working-waterfront-for-ridgefield https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/port-envisions-a-21st-century-working-waterfront-for-ridgefield/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:41:13 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/port-envisions-a-21st-century-working-waterfront-for-ridgefield/ The Port of Ridgefield's waterfront survey closes Aug. 17, with 250 to 350 total residential units planned for full buildout.

The Port of Ridgefield's waterfront survey closes Aug. 17, with 250 to 350 total residential units planned for full buildout.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/port-envisions-a-21st-century-working-waterfront-for-ridgefield/feed/ 0 Vancouver teen named Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-teen-named-southwest-washington-lemonade-day-entrepreneur-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vancouver-teen-named-southwest-washington-lemonade-day-entrepreneur-of-the-year https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-teen-named-southwest-washington-lemonade-day-entrepreneur-of-the-year/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:24:29 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/vancouver-teen-named-southwest-washington-lemonade-day-entrepreneur-of-the-year/ Emma Turner, 16, beat nearly 300 businesses at the Junior Market to claim the 2026 Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year title.

Emma Turner, 16, beat nearly 300 businesses at the Junior Market to claim the 2026 Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year title.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/vancouver-teen-named-southwest-washington-lemonade-day-entrepreneur-of-the-year/feed/ 0 New influx of eateries coming soon to Battle Ground https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/new-influx-of-eateries-coming-soon-to-battle-ground/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-influx-of-eateries-coming-soon-to-battle-ground https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/new-influx-of-eateries-coming-soon-to-battle-ground/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:17:50 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/new-influx-of-eateries-coming-soon-to-battle-ground/ Five new eateries including IHOP, Wingstop, and Muchas Gracias are advancing through permits and signage in Battle Ground.

Five new eateries including IHOP, Wingstop, and Muchas Gracias are advancing through permits and signage in Battle Ground.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/new-influx-of-eateries-coming-soon-to-battle-ground/feed/ 0 VIDEO: Striking workers add to deficit risk for Washington jobless fund https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:27:55 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/ Washington paid $565,700 in unemployment benefits to 151 striking workers in the first seven months of the year.

Washington paid $565,700 in unemployment benefits to 151 striking workers in the first seven months of the year.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/feed/ 0 Opinion: Do data centers drive up energy costs? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-do-data-centers-drive-up-energy-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-do-data-centers-drive-up-energy-costs https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-do-data-centers-drive-up-energy-costs/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:54:19 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-do-data-centers-drive-up-energy-costs/ Kimball argues Washington's rising energy bills stem from CETA and CCA regulations, not data centers.

Kimball argues Washington's rising energy bills stem from CETA and CCA regulations, not data centers.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-do-data-centers-drive-up-energy-costs/feed/ 1 Vancouver opens Lodging Tax Grant applications for 2027 tourism events, festivals and programs https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/vancouver-opens-lodging-tax-grant-applications-for-2027-tourism-events-festivals-and-programs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vancouver-opens-lodging-tax-grant-applications-for-2027-tourism-events-festivals-and-programs https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/vancouver-opens-lodging-tax-grant-applications-for-2027-tourism-events-festivals-and-programs/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:41:29 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/vancouver-opens-lodging-tax-grant-applications-for-2027-tourism-events-festivals-and-programs/ Vancouver's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting 2027 grant applications funded by a 4% hotel and lodging tax.

Vancouver's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting 2027 grant applications funded by a 4% hotel and lodging tax.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/vancouver-opens-lodging-tax-grant-applications-for-2027-tourism-events-festivals-and-programs/feed/ 0 Opinion: Don’t be fooled by the hype https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-dont-be-fooled-by-the-hype/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-dont-be-fooled-by-the-hype https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-dont-be-fooled-by-the-hype/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:57:56 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-dont-be-fooled-by-the-hype/ A spring 2026 survey found 24% of WA employers considering relocating out of state, nearly triple the winter 2025 level.

A spring 2026 survey found 24% of WA employers considering relocating out of state, nearly triple the winter 2025 level.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-dont-be-fooled-by-the-hype/feed/ 1 Graze Craze opens new charcuterie shop in Vancouver https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/graze-craze-opens-new-charcuterie-shop-in-vancouver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=graze-craze-opens-new-charcuterie-shop-in-vancouver https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/graze-craze-opens-new-charcuterie-shop-in-vancouver/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:05:33 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/graze-craze-opens-new-charcuterie-shop-in-vancouver/ Tracie Jellison, a retired banking professional, owns the 1,200-square-foot Graze Craze at Salmon Creek Center.

Tracie Jellison, a retired banking professional, owns the 1,200-square-foot Graze Craze at Salmon Creek Center.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/graze-craze-opens-new-charcuterie-shop-in-vancouver/feed/ 0 Opinion: IRS data shows Seattle’s progressive policies are driving residents and business away https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-irs-data-shows-seattles-progressive-policies-are-driving-residents-and-business-away/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-irs-data-shows-seattles-progressive-policies-are-driving-residents-and-business-away https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-irs-data-shows-seattles-progressive-policies-are-driving-residents-and-business-away/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:20:50 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-irs-data-shows-seattles-progressive-policies-are-driving-residents-and-business-away/ IRS data shows King County lost roughly 13,000 residents and nearly $2 billion in net adjusted gross income through domestic migration in 2022-2023.

IRS data shows King County lost roughly 13,000 residents and nearly $2 billion in net adjusted gross income through domestic migration in 2022-2023.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-irs-data-shows-seattles-progressive-policies-are-driving-residents-and-business-away/feed/ 0