From checking, savings and retirement products to lines of credit and business
money market accounts, Banner Bank has community banking completely covered. Right down to supporting local organizations like the Bellingham Angel group. Stop by a Banner branch near you with locations in Bellingham, Blaine, Burlington, Ferndale, Lynden,
Pt. Roberts and throughout the Northwest. Or visit anytime at bannerbank.com. Banner Bank, Better ideas. Better banking. Member
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Baron & Company
Baron & Company, a full-service marketing agency founded in 1982, has provided its public relations, marketing and creative services to companies, large and small, all over the United States and Canada. Using their strategic expertise and incorporating industry standard technology, Baron & Company has a strong track record of building and managing respected brands, in Northwest Washington and beyond. Baron & Company can help your company improve its reputation, explore new markets, and build stronger customer relationships.
Curnow and Co
Curnow and Co., P.S. believes that every client's situation is unique. We know that generic solutions cannot solve specific problems. Our goal is to understand the client's goals and to provide personalized service to help them achieve their objectives. Curnow and Co. offers a wide spectrum of professional consulting in business planning, taxation (including cross border transactions), system design and financial planning. In today's competitive world, we are here to assist in the development and growth of our clients' businesses.
Pacific Continental Realty, LLC
Pacific Continental Realty, LLC, a Pacific Northwest real estate firm headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, serves as leasing broker, site locator and property manager for commercial and industrial properties. We are prepared to serve as the real estate arm of our property owners and tenants, enabling them to benefit from our broad experience in leasing and property management. As a service company, we recognize that our people are our most important asset.
The Unity Group
We are a locally-owned insurance firm who has been serving the northern Puget Sound community since 1929. Representing over 300 insurance companies with our staff of 55 trained professionals, we are able to help our clients solve their needs for commercial insurance, employee benefits and personal insurance. We earn business through a consultative approach of helping our clients solve business needs which directly impact their bottom line. We work with our clients to create and facilitate a program which addresses their risk management and human resources requirements, with the goal of reducing their total cost of risk and reducing the administrative cost of doing business.
Unity HR, LLC
Unity HR, LLC was founded on the principle of delivering a single platform of Payroll & Professional Business Administrative services to help our clients operate competitively and efficiently in today's complex marketplace. By removing many time consuming and burdensome overhead tasks, we allow the business owner to be more focused on their core product, enhancing company productivity and profitability. Empowering our clients through technology and outstanding customer support gains them the resources to attract, retain and develop key employees.
Established in 2002 and located in the heart of Bellingham's historic Fountain district, Unity HR, LLC is a privately held, locally owned company. Our mission is to deliver a business system infrastructure to meet the diversified needs of each of our clients administrative, strategic and visionary goals, regardless of the chosen endeavor.
The Socrates Group
The Socrates Group is a team of highly experienced software engineers focused on the information systems challenges faced by growing local businesses. As companies grow, the software applications that were adequate when they started may have limitations that inhibit further growth. The Socrates Group provides professional consulting, analysis, integration and implementation of software applications that run small businesses. The Socrates Group approaches every engagement with planning and deliberation, and an eye for a clear Return on Investment (ROI) for our clients. We are a Microsoft Certified Partner serving businesses in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Contact The Socrates Group for more information.
PIER System
PIER System was formed to provide solutions for the ever-increasing demands for fast, direct and transparent communications. PIER (Public Information and Emergency Response) evolved out of a large-scale industrial accident that occurred in the Pacific Northwest in 1999. Designed specifically to put all vital tools needed by communicators onto a single, easy-to-use web-based platform, PIER was created to improve speed, efficiency and information control. Since its introduction, PIER has been put in use by many of the world’s leading oil and energy companies, major federal agencies, leading universities, major corporations and a large number of smaller government agencies, non-profits and commercial enterprises. The company is privately held and headquartered in Bellingham, WA.
Washington Technology Center
Washington Technology Center (WTC) is a statewide economic development organization focused on technology and innovation. WTC's assistance includes:
1. Federal Funding: WTC helps entrepreneurial technology companies secure federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.
2. State Research Funding: WTC's Research & Technology Development (RTD) grant provides matching funds for industry-university collaborative projects. The RTD program awards over $1 million annually.
3. Business Consulting Program: WTC's Business Consulting Program provides one hour pro-bono consulting to Washington companies.
4. Angel Network Program: The WTC Angel Network connects regional investment groups to increase early-stage funding opportunities. Since 2003, WTC's Angel Network Program has assisted the formation of several angel groups.
5. Microfabrication Laboratory: The WTC Lab offers advanced microfabrication and characterization capabilities. The Lab represents almost $20 million in facilities and equipment and it is available to industry and academic researchers.
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