June 1, 2014, 5:00pm Business
Maybe it was destiny that Meagan Huff would have a career with the National Park Service. Her parents were both park rangers. After college studies and museum work, Huff returned to her hometown's Fort Vancouver, excited to share her knowledge. "I was happy to come back because I knew I… Read story
May 25, 2014, 5:00pm Business
Dave Montei was a tire store manager but he wanted to own the company. By age 28 he was the owner but didn't know much about running a business. "I made tremendous mistakes, financial mistakes ... Probably the single biggest mistake I have made was not accepting an invitation to… Read story
May 18, 2014, 5:00pm Business
Jennifer Powell was hooked as soon as she picked up the knitting needles. Read story
May 4, 2014, 5:00pm Business
The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses as well as regional business events. Information must be received by noon Tuesday preceding the intended Monday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4598. Read story
May 4, 2014, 5:00pm Business
Rick Futrell is often in the middle of chaos and tragedy. Given the nickname "Iceman" because of his calm demeanor, he likes having a part in helping the sick and injured. He has worked as a police officer, firefighter and paramedic. "It's not the money." Futrell adds, "I feel like… Read story
April 27, 2014, 5:00pm Business
Mark Moreland was 15 years old when he knew he wanted to make violins. Not knowing if he would get accepted for an apprenticeship, he started college to pursue a career as a violinist. An apprenticeship came through, and Moreland spent years training in a shop in Portland. He's worked… Read story
April 21, 2014, 5:00pm Community
Three Boy Scouts from the Fort Vancouver District successfully passed their Eagle Scout board of review in March and have been advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout. Read story
April 20, 2014, 5:00pm Business
Carmen LeBlanc, once a newspaper reporter, wishes she'd started her second career earlier. After she took her dog to an obedience class, she found herself learning how to teach people to train animals. That made her want to learn more, so LeBlanc went back to school and got a master's… Read story
