Business / Economy
Wenatchee Valley Business Community: 2018 Accomplishments, 2019 Challenges
Shiloh Burgess, Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, swings by the KOHO studios to talk put a bow on 2018 from the local business perspective. She talks about some of the positive movements this year – low unemployment, tourism up – and problems like tariffs and a sluggish retail sector. Burgess also…
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Leavenworth Adventure Park Developers Re-Submit Proposal, Public Comment Period Open Now
After withdrawing their initial application for a conditional use permit in September, the developers of a proposed adventure park in Leavenworth will try again. Marcus Bellissimo reports a public comment period is now open at the city’s website.
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Chelan PUD Board Approves New Cryptocurrency Rate, Effective April 1
The Chelan PUD has lifted its moratorium on cryptocurrency businesses, after they arrived at a new rate schedule for emerging industry. Marcus Bellissimo reports Chelan County PUD commissioners Monday approved a new rate for cryptocurrency, blockchain and similar operations. It goes into effect April 1, 2019, the same day the District will accept new cryptocurrency…
Read More114th Annual Northwest Hort Expo Highlights Changes in Tech, New Apple Varieties
For 114 years, the Washington State Tree Fruit Association has held an annual meeting to keep growers informed on the latest in horticulture trends. This year’s three-day meeting kicked off yesterday. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Sleeping Lady Owner Harriet Bullitt Gifts Resort To Icicle Fund
A change of ownership lies ahead for the iconic Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort in Leavenworth. Harriet Bullitt, philanthropist and founder of several businesses and non-profits, will gift her Sleeping Lady business to the Icicle Fund by the end of the year. Bullitt told KOHO now’s the right time to do the transfer as she’s about…
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Following Holiday Shopping Kick Off, A National Day of Giving
The holiday shopping season has officially started with the passing of Thanksgiving. And now joining three days of rampant consumerism is a day to give back. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreSuccesses, Challenges at Port of Chelan County – A Chat With New Director Jim Kuntz
2018 was a big year for the Port of Chelan County – new businesses at the old Cashmere Mill Site, a diamond foundry coming to Wenatchee, an incubator space opening at Pybus Market, shopping for an airline to fly from Pangborn to San Francisco and hiring a new director. But challenges abound as well –…
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Consumer Advocates: Shop Safe Online As Holiday Season Kicks Off
It’s Cyber Monday today, when Americans spend billions shopping online for holiday deals. Consumer groups warn against online shopping offers that seem too good to be true. Dan Langager has some tips on how to avoid scammers.
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Kick Off Holiday Shopping With Small Business Saturday, Tread Lightly Week
In an effort to support local shops across the Wenatchee Valley, Small Business Saturday is this Saturday to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses.
Read MoreChelan PUD, Chelan County Port Continue Discussions On Olds Station Land Purchase For New PUD Headquarters
The Chelan County PUD wants to move. PUD commissioners on Monday reviewed a package of proposed agreements with the Port of Chelan County to preserve options for an operations base in North Wenatchee.
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Our Valley Our Future Releases Report On Local Housing Shortage
How will the Greater Wenatchee Area contend with continued growth, especially when its already facing a housing shortage and space to build? A new report from Our Valley Our Future out today has some recommendations, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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