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Vice Beer plans ‘A Little Vice’ – a tiny downtown Vancouver taphouse

(Will Campbell/The Columbian)

July 7, 2023, 5:56am Business Free

A new taphouse from Vancouver brewery Vice Beer is opening in downtown Vancouver at 701 Main St. on July 14. Read story

A Vancouver Fire Department fire boat sprays water under the Grant Street Pier at the Waterfront Vancouver grand opening on Sept. 29, 2018.

Vancouver City Council finalizes tourism plan

A Vancouver Fire Department fire boat sprays water under the Grant Street Pier at the Waterfront Vancouver grand opening on Sept. 29, 2018.

July 6, 2023, 6:27pm Business

Just in time for the summer swarm of tourists, the city of Vancouver has finalized a 25-page tourism plan designed to attract visitors to the city. Read story

Slumberkins co-founders and CEOs Kelly Oriard, left, and Callie Christensen display some of their popular merchandise at their downtown Vancouver office in 2020.

Album from Vancouver-based Slumberkins aims to strengthen family ties

Slumberkins co-founders and CEOs Kelly Oriard, left, and Callie Christensen display some of their popular merchandise at their downtown Vancouver office in 2020.

July 5, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Slumberkins is expanding its children’s emotional wellness universe into music with the release of a music album this summer: “Together We Shine, Vol. 1.” Read story

The BrewDeck Podcast team Toby Tucker, C.J. Penzone, Heather Jerred, Cheyenne Weishaar and a guest take a break from recording their podcast at the Craft Brewers Conference in May.

Beer-related podcast with Vancouver ties wins marketing award

The BrewDeck Podcast team Toby Tucker, C.J. Penzone, Heather Jerred, Cheyenne Weishaar and a guest take a break from recording their podcast at the Craft Brewers Conference in May.

July 5, 2023, 6:01am Business

Some of Country Malt Group’s Vancouver staff were honored recently with a Craft Beer Marketing Award for best beer-related podcast. Read story

Small business owner Edward Eley, right, gets an estimate for customers Robert Cherry III, left, and Krystal Rodda, both of Vancouver, at Rollin Right Bike Repair and Service. Clark County was recently ranked as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state.

Small businesses right at home in Clark County

Small business owner Edward Eley, right, gets an estimate for customers Robert Cherry III, left, and Krystal Rodda, both of Vancouver, at Rollin Right Bike Repair and Service. Clark County was recently ranked as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state.

July 4, 2023, 6:08am Business

Clark County is home to many small businesses. According to a new study from SmartAsset, that may not be a coincidence. The website ranked Clark County as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state. Read story

PeaceHealth director of planning, design and construction Rick Sanders, right, and senior director of marketing and communications Debra Carnes stand atop the roof of the new emergency department expansion.

PeaceHealth ER to double its capacity when expansion completed in 2024

PeaceHealth director of planning, design and construction Rick Sanders, right, and senior director of marketing and communications Debra Carnes stand atop the roof of the new emergency department expansion.

July 3, 2023, 2:31pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

The under-construction PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center’s emergency room expansion is about a year away from completion. Read story

Cars file into the parking lot of the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Raptors game night in June, as seen in this drone photo. Though it wasn't designed to be a home for sports tourism, the complex has brought in people from out of town, many of whom spend money at local businesses.

Sports complex a big winner for Ridgefield

Cars file into the parking lot of the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Raptors game night in June, as seen in this drone photo. Though it wasn't designed to be a home for sports tourism, the complex has brought in people from out of town, many of whom spend money at local businesses.

July 3, 2023, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Four years ago, Ridgefield became home to a new multi-purpose sports facility — the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. With its completion, folks from across the Northwest find themselves coming to this town that was once primarily farmland and is now a bustling community. Read story

Grove Field north of Camas could become an airport that allows instrument approaches, which would increase its usefulness during inclement weather.

Port of Camas-Washougal mulls Grove Field improvements

Grove Field north of Camas could become an airport that allows instrument approaches, which would increase its usefulness during inclement weather.

July 1, 2023, 6:04am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal is exploring the possibility of implementing instrument approach at the Grove Field airfield north of Camas. It’s an addition that local aviators say would provide a variety of benefits, including enhanced pilot safety. Read story

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

Vancouver City Council opposes foie gras, fur sales, sale of dogs at retail stores

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

June 29, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For months, a group of Vancouver residents wearing black shirts that state “Ban Force Feeding” have attended city council meetings, public hearings and community forums in hopes of prompting the city to take action against businesses that propagate animal cruelty. Read story

This aerial photo shows the area of a joint project between the Port of Ridgefield, Clark Regional Wastewater District and the city of Ridgefield. Construction on the project will begin soon and includes upgrading a sewer line and creating a 2,000-foot-long pedestrian trail.

Agencies join forces for Ridgefield sewer line, path project

This aerial photo shows the area of a joint project between the Port of Ridgefield, Clark Regional Wastewater District and the city of Ridgefield. Construction on the project will begin soon and includes upgrading a sewer line and creating a 2,000-foot-long pedestrian trail.

June 29, 2023, 6:05am Business

The Port of Ridgefield, Clark Regional Wastewater District and the city of Ridgefield have announced a collaborative project to upgrade a sewer line, create a pedestrian trail and maintain a port-owned stormwater facility. Read story