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Programs like ChatGPT quickly process large amounts of data and are getting better at matching writing styles.

Cantwell’s bill would boost AI training for small businesses as Clark County companies incorporate technology

Programs like ChatGPT quickly process large amounts of data and are getting better at matching writing styles.

June 20, 2024, 6:02am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For better or worse, artificial intelligence has swept the country. Read story

HP’s current Vancouver facility is in the Columbia Tech Center. The technology company has been a major employer in Clark County since the dawn of inkjet printing.

HP looks ahead to a new Vancouver campus, innovative AI and printing technologies

HP’s current Vancouver facility is in the Columbia Tech Center. The technology company has been a major employer in Clark County since the dawn of inkjet printing.

June 19, 2024, 2:18pm Business Updated 1 day ago

Vancouver’s new HP campus is moving forward as the company takes steps to embrace innovative technologies globally. Read story

As we approach the summer cookout season, all eyes are on grocery prices. Food prices are higher than a year ago but have eased over the past couple months.

Inflation still pinching Clark County, but residents may feel some relief heading into summer months

As we approach the summer cookout season, all eyes are on grocery prices. Food prices are higher than a year ago but have eased over the past couple months.

June 18, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Summer brings such joys as cookouts, trips, shopping and eating out with family and friends. How will prices for these summer treats compare with last year? Read story

The Port of Vancouver completed its rehabilitation of Berth 17 at the port’s Terminal 5 in 2023.

Years after demise of controversial oil facility project, Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 5 still needs a tenant

The Port of Vancouver completed its rehabilitation of Berth 17 at the port’s Terminal 5 in 2023.

June 15, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Years after plans to develop a crude oil terminal at the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 5 property failed, the port is still looking for a tenant to take full advantage of its multimillion-dollar investment at the site. Read story

Shipbuilder Vigor is starting production work on a new landing craft for the U.S. Army at its Vancouver location.

Shipbuilder Vigor begins work on U.S. Army landing craft at Vancouver facility

Shipbuilder Vigor is starting production work on a new landing craft for the U.S. Army at its Vancouver location.

June 11, 2024, 6:03am Business

After finishing its prototype U.S. Army landing craft, local shipbuilder Vigor started on the vessel’s initial production as part of a $1 billion contract. Read story

Mariah Fechtner of Backwoods Brewing Company serves up a cold pint of Hazy Nelson while working at the pub in Carson.

Backwoods Brewing keeps hospitality at heart of its business as it opens pubs, vacation cabins

Mariah Fechtner of Backwoods Brewing Company serves up a cold pint of Hazy Nelson while working at the pub in Carson.

June 11, 2024, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive

With three brewpubs, a beer distribution business and growing tourism amenities in the Columbia River Gorge, Carson-based Backwoods Brewing Company is cementing itself as one of Southwest Washington’s largest brewery operations. Read story

Vancouver-based Barrett Business Services announces four-for-one stock split

June 5, 2024, 6:52pm Clark County News Free

Vancouver-based Barrett Business Services Inc. announced Tuesday its board of directors declared a four-for-one split of the company’s common stock. Read story

The first two buildings in the Port of Woodland’s Rose Way Industrial Park are ready to be leased.

Port of Woodland in growth mode; Rose Way Industrial Park could employ hundreds when completed

The first two buildings in the Port of Woodland’s Rose Way Industrial Park are ready to be leased.

June 5, 2024, 3:29pm Business

Decades of effort by Port of Woodland officials is coming to a head next week, as the port is set to officially open the first two of its buildings at the Rose Way Industrial Park. Read story

Contributed by the city of Ridgefield California burger chain In-N-Out submitted an application Feb. 16 for a Ridgefield location, shown in this rendering. Clark County has recently experienced an influx of California transplants, both people and businesses. In-N-Out, Trader Joe’s, Mountain Mike’s Pizza and Daiso are expanding here. (Associated Press files)

As more California transplants find fertile soil in Clark County, Golden State retailers are following

Contributed by the city of Ridgefield California burger chain In-N-Out submitted an application Feb. 16 for a Ridgefield location, shown in this rendering. Clark County has recently experienced an influx of California transplants, both people and businesses. In-N-Out, Trader Joe’s, Mountain Mike’s Pizza and Daiso are expanding here. (Associated Press files)

June 5, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County has long attracted newcomers from California but has recently experienced a surge. Is that what’s attracted the wave of California-based retailers, including In-N-Out, that are expanding here? Read story

Construction has begun for the new Costco store in Ridgefield. Clark County has one of the highest levels of gross domestic product in the state, according to a new study from SmartAsset.

Economy on growth spurt: Clark County’s gross domestic product hit $24.5 billion in 2022

Construction has begun for the new Costco store in Ridgefield. Clark County has one of the highest levels of gross domestic product in the state, according to a new study from SmartAsset.

June 4, 2024, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County saw the fifth highest gross domestic product growth in Washington over the past few years, according to a new study from SmartAsset. Read story