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The Whatcom Report for 3/7/10
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commmerce & Industry gives his monthly economic report, talks about the hazardous substances tax and Bellingham's increased enforcement of parking violations this week.
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The Whatcom Report for 2/28/10
Host Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce talks about earthquake preparedness, post-Olympic economic impacts and the "barrel" tax this week.
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The Whatcom Report for 2/21/10
Host Ken Oplinger offers his perspective on the state's oil tax increase, Bellingham big box fears, and RE Sources suing local businesses.
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The Whatcom Report for 2/14/10
Host Ken Oplinger offers tips on getting into the Vancouver Olympics, talks about the proposed oil tax and comments on the Herald's big box editorial.
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The Whatcom Report for 2/7/10
Host Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce gives his monthly economic update, then talks about the proposed tax on oil refineries and the pending WTA tax.
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The Whatcom Report for 1/31/10
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry talks about Bellingham's big box decision and Oregon's tax initiative, and discusses economic development in Whatcom County.
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The Whatcom Report for 1/24/10
Host Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce talks about workers' compensation and WTA, and gives an update on Bellingham's big box ban as well as some tips on getting into the Olympics.
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The Whatcom Report for 1/17/10
Host Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce talks about the Olympics and local retail sales numbers, as well as the Mayor of Bellingham's State of the City Address.
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The Whatcom Report for 1/10/10
Host Ken Oplinger talks about the impact of the state budget on local business, the closure of Bellingham-based Horizon Bank, and the Democrats' challenge to the appointment of Ward Nelson to the County Council.
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The Whatcom Report for 1/3/10
Host Ken Oplinger is back in the saddle this week. Ken gives his monthly economic update, shares a few stories in his politics update, and talks about Pete Kremen's appointment of Ward Nelson to fill a vacant seat on the Whatcom County Council.
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The Whatcom Report for 12/27/09
For much of 2009, host Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce has offered his perspective on the news and events that helped shape Whatcom County. This week, we present some of Ken's opinions on 5 of the biggest events of the year.
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The Whatcom Report for 12/20/09
Bob Hagedorn from Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance fills in for Ken again this week. He talks with Jason Gaylord, founder of Local Loop about how businesses need to embrace customer reviews.
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The Whatcom Report for 12/13/09
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce talks about mandatory inclusionary zoning, the county council's inability to fill Bob Kelly's vacant seat, and the winners of the Chamber's annual awards banquet.
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The Whatcom Report for 12/6/09
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce gives his monthly economic report, and talks about the Port's NOAA appeal and the open seat on the Whatcom County Council.
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The Whatcom Report for 11/29/09
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce talks about county councilman Bob Kelly's sudden resignation, local Black Friday results, and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
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The Whatcom Report for 11/22/09
Host Ken Oplinger is back this weekend. He talks about growth in Whatcom County, wraps-up his analysis of the local election races and gives a preview of Black Friday.
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The Whatcom Report for 11/15/09
Members of the Whatcom Young Professionals take over the Whatcom Report. Jaron Kensok from Audio Innovations, Haley Kensok from the Chamber of Commmerce, Anny Havland from Neighborhood Mortgage and Troy Wills from People's Bank join us this week.
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The Whatcom Report for 11/8/09
Bob Hagedorn from Snapper Schuler Kenner Insurance and Bill Havland from Neighborhood Mortgage take over the show. They share stories and talk about the state of the mortgage industry in Whatcom County today.
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The Whatcom Report for 11/01/09
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry gives his monthly economic update, talks about growth in Whatcom County and the aftermath of the Boeing decision.
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The Whatcom Report for 10/25/09
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commmerce & Industry talks this weekend about the library tax, NOAA, and gives his weekly update on local politics.
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The Whatcom Report for 10/18/09
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry talks about the Port of Bellingham commission races, the 2010 city budget and recent opposition to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
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The Whatcom Report for 10/11/09
Host Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry talks this Sunday about upcoming chamber events, Whatcom County's election and the Bellingham City Council meeting on 2 state ballot measures.
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The Whatcom Report for 9/27/09
Host Ken Oplinger discusses the big box situation, the future of our local economy, and gives a local political update.
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