Business / Economy
New Report Says Rising Rental Rates Squeezing U.S. Households
Homes and apartments to both rent and own are hard to find in areas of North Central Washington. Nationwide, home ownership is down and nearly half of households headed by someone age 65 or older are rent burdened, with more than 20 percent pay half or more of their income in rent. Dan Langager reports…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Doing Business In NCW – Part 2
The business community of North Central Washington faces benefits and challenges unique to this region and Washington State. In a new series here on KOHO 101, in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, we explore the cost of doing business in North Central Washington. We’ll talk with businesses big and small, from retail, to health…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Doing Business In NCW – Part 1
The business community of North Central Washington faces benefits and challenges unique to this region and Washington State. In a new series here on KOHO 101, in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, we explore the cost of doing business in North Central Washington. We’ll talk with businesses big and small, from retail, to health…
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NCW Tree Fruit Industry Bracing For Hit From U.S., Chinese Tariffs
Fruit growers in Washington are closely watching the potential trade war between the U.S. and China. The hope is that it subsides before harvest time. Marcus Bellissimo.
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NCW Economic Development District Hosting Regional Economic Forum
The Economic Development District of North Central Washington encompasses the three-county area. Their inaugural regional economic forum will take place next week. Marcus Bellissimo has the details. Sign up for the forum at the EDD’s website.
Read MoreRecord-Low Unemployment, Construction Growth, Healthcare Dominance – Latest Chelan-Douglas Jobs Report
The latest jobs report is out for Chelan-Douglas Counties, showing a 6.9% unemployment rate for the month of February. That’s the lowest for that month in nearly 30 years, representing 300 less unemployed people from Feb. 2017, and 546 more people in the local labor force. Construction jobs drove the most growth in the two-county area,…
Read MoreFinancial Wanderings with Brad Blackburn – Trade Deficits, China, President Trump
Brad Blackburn with Blackburn Financial in Cashmere joins Dan Langager in your Financial Wanderings to talk about the a brewing trade ware between China and the U.S., President Trump’s negotiating tactics, the pros and cons of trade deficits and more.
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Flywheel Investment Conference Bringing Tech Business Spring-Board To NCW
GWATA – the Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance – is hosting the Flywheel Investment Conference, an annual one-day conference on Thursday, April 19 at the Stanley Civic Center. Jenny Rojanasthien, GWATA’s Executive Director, told KOHO the Flywheel Investment Conference is an opportunity for angel investors, venture capital and private equity firms, entrepreneurs, startups and community members to come together to…
Read MoreLeavenworth Chamber of Commerce Update – Morgan Eastman
Morgan Eastman, Events Director with the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studios to talk about Spring Sensations and Culinary Month here in April, the upcoming Leavenworth Film Festival, AleFest and Firefighter Challenge, events in May and more.
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Monthly Gathering 1 Million Cups Launched To Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs
Start-ups can often use some sage advice from those who have gone before them. A new program at Wenatchee Valley College called 1 Million Cups aims to facilitate that advice. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Learn more and sign up at 1millioncups.com/wenatcheevalley.
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee Update – Mayor Frank Kuntz
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz swings by the KOHO studios to talk about city zoning codes on bitcoin and other blockchain operators, keeping them in the industrial area as other cities in the region have done, and how tech companies are changing the business and downtown make-up of the city.
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