Columbian cuts 30 jobs
Citing a weak economy, The Columbian publishing company announced it had eliminated 30 jobs from its 360-person staff.
The company has failed to meet its revenue projections throughout the past year due to slowing real estate, automotive and retail advertising markets, the newspaper reported.
In January, The Columbian moved its operations to a new building in downtown Vancouver, which is separately owned by a Campbell family real estate company.
County calls for stormwater comments
Clark County is accepting public comment on stormwater management practices through March 14.
The county is creating a storm water management plan that will cover building and maintenance of stormwater facilities, storm sewer system pollution and erosion control.
The draft plan is available at www.clark.wa.gov/water-resources, or by calling 360-397-6118, ext. 4345.
Comments may be submitted to Rod Swanson, Clark County Clean Water Program, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666 or rod.swanson@clark.wa.gov.
January saw low unemployment
Washington’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.6 in December to 4.5 percent in January, according to the state Employment Security Department. Non-agricultural job growth was up 2.1 percent compared to national growth of 0.7 percent.
Port of Vancouver reports 2007 activity
The Port of Vancouver’s annual state of the port address presented 2007 as a year of progress and growth despite the failure of the $78 million industrial development levy in August.
The port’s imports and exports, combined with leases of industrial space, brought total revenue to nearly $28 million in 2007 – up from $24.3 million in 2006.
Goals for the port commission in 2008 include supporting the port’s West Vancouver freight access project, assuring private cleanup of the former Alcoa smelter property and closing property purchases for the development of a maritime terminal and industrial space.
Best Companies noms needed
Nominations are due March 31 for Fortune magazine’s 2009 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Eligible companies must have at least 1,000 U.S. employees and be at least 7 years old.
Nominations may be completed at www.greatplacetowork.com.
