Profiles | South Sound Business

Business of the Island: Anderson Island

The southernmost island in Puget Sound, Anderson Island, is defined by its slow, remote atmosphere and a “hidden gem” quality that its residents believe make it special among nearby islands.

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Business of the Islands: Harstine Island

Harstine Island in Mason County is the cat’s meow for people looking to get away — maybe to retire; telecommute; run a home-based business; visit a state park; or, speaking of cats, provide a quiet sanctuary for big cats like cougars and tigers.

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24 Hours: Jenny Wellman

An accountant running a film festival might seem a little unusual. In fact, Jenny Wellman didn’t see that career change coming. See how this change came to be and what a day in the life of this executive director is like.

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Business of the Islands: McNeil Island

Unlike many of its neighbors in the South Sound, McNeil largely has been shrouded in mystery and surrounded by rumor and speculation.

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Business of the Islands

What about the economies of our favorite local islands? We journeyed to several to find out what makes each unique.

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Business of the Islands: Vashon and Maury Islands

Vashon and Maury Islands are largely known for its tourism trade and seen by many Puget Sound residents as a hidden gem of amazing coastal views and luscious hikes.

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Fair Beans: Olympia Coffee Roasting

Treating everyone in the supply chain with fairness is a key goal for the owners of Olympia Coffee Roasting.

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24 Hours: Altaf Merchant

Altaf Merchant strives to build these bridges between the university and the greater Tacoma community, one day at a time through his position at UWT's Milgard School of Business.

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Scoring One for the Home Team: A Look Inside Tacoma’s Proposed Stadium Project

Tacoma sports executive sees potential for energized central area anchored by a new soccer stadium, and retail/housing development next to Cheney Stadium.

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How I Financed It

We let you in on how four businesses financed their startups.