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Skagit Economy
A growth business
It wasn’t a good year for Skagit County farmers, even before the bottom fell out of the economy this fall.
But there is an exception to the prevailing economic trend, and it happens to be…
Skagit economy: New businesses
Bruce Springer couldn’t rent out his building at 314 W. Gates St. in Mount Vernon.
He purchased the building and remodeled it, hoping to rent it out to a retail business. But no one wanted…
Skagit economy: Retail blues
Retail is always a roller coaster, said John Stowe, the longtime owner of the downtown Mount Vernon store Work Outfitters. But this year’s ride has been especially rocky.
“These swings…
Skagit economy: The arts
The arts community in Skagit County, like everyone else, is being forced to reckon with the down economy, but it’s the performing arts groups and venues that are being hit the hardest.
Meantime,…
Tight Government
If anything is as certain as death or taxes, it’s that the cost of doing government business will keep rising. So when the money governments rely on starts to dry up, something’s got to give.
…He’s more than just a statistic
Skagit County government cuts hit home for Bellingham man
When he was hired as a planner for Skagit County, Dave Nellis thought he had arrived.
He and his wife went out and bought…
Skagit economy: Manufacturers
A year ago, Janicki Industries ran round-the-clock, employed more than 500 people and planned to hire 300 more after opening an ambitious new tooling facility in Hamilton in 2008.
Plans have…
Skagit economy: Job insecurity
MOUNT VERNON — Machel Hill has worked in a man’s world all her life.
She grew up raising farm animals, with her father encouraging her to pursue her dreams.
Hill took his advice…
Skagit economy: Leaner days ahead
Trying to pin down the current state of the local economy is like shooting at a moving target. But the Skagit Valley Herald staff has produced a series of articles that represent our best effort at…
Top Jobs
REFINERY OPERATOR Tesoro is currently seeking to fill the position of Refinery Operator at its Anacortes facility. An Operator monitors and controls refinery process equipment while working a rotating 12-hour shift, often outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This can be a physically/mentally challenging job requiring mechanical ability and a basic understanding of physical sciences and chemistry. In addition, candidates must possess a positive work ethic, good communications and teamworking skills and have the willingness to take personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Along with a dynamic work environment, Tesoro offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Starting wage will be $21.38 per hour that will initially increase to $25.59 after successful completion of training. Employment applications (one application per person) can be obtained at the Work Source Skagit, 2005 E. College Way, in Mount Vernon during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on November 24, 25, and 30, 2009, or until a maximum of 300 applications has been distributed. No applications will be faxed or mailed. You must apply in person. All applicants will be tested on Saturday, December 5, 2009, for basic skills and aptitude. Additional information will be provided with the application. Telephone inquiries and mail-in applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates for employment will be required to pass a substance abuse screening (drug and alcohol), physical agility tests, and complete a physical exam. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company 10200 W. March Point Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
STYLIST for AVEDA SALON AND SPA. Commission. 1019 Cleveland St., MV 336-2985
Established medical office seeks Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist. Must be flex. Position also covers sick & vacation days. You must have computer, customer service and professional telephone skills. Applicant must be neat in appearance, pleasant, reliable, organized, energetic and able to multi-task. Previous medical exp. is helpful but not nec. Send resume to: bonniec-mvwc @verizon.net or File #676 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600
