Recruitment Marketing for Burlington-Area Businesses: How to Attract the Skilled Workers You Need
Recruitment marketing means applying the same strategies you'd use to win customers to the challenge of winning employees — identifying your ideal hire, reaching them where they are, and giving them a compelling reason to choose you. For businesses in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes area, that challenge is real: local employers compete for talent across industries as varied as Skagit Valley agriculture, Anacortes-area oil refining, healthcare, and maritime services. A thoughtful approach to recruitment
Skagit County Commissioners Vote to Approve Seattle City Light FERC Relicensing Agreement
PRESS RELEASEMarch 30, 2026 ContactJenn RogersCommunications and Engagement Managerjrogers@co.skagit.wa.us360-416-1300 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkagit County Commissioners Vote to Approve Seattle City Light FERC Relicensing Agreement The Skagit Board of County Commissioners has approved the proposed Comprehensive Settlement Agreement related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of Seattle City Light’s three-dam Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. Working closely
Port of Skagit Team Plants Native Trees at SWIFT Center
(Sedro-Woolley, WA)—The team of staff from the Port of Skagit planted 190 native trees and shrubs along new trails at the SWIFT Center. Stepping away from their regular roles last Friday morning, more than a dozen Port of Skagit staff members donned rain gear and picked up shovels as part of a planting work party to restore some of the natural habitat along the trail system that runs through and around the Port’s SWIFT Center property. The plantings were added to the new Winfield and Quarry Trails
Call for Applications for the Skagit County Planning Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECall for Applications for the Skagit County Planning Commission The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County.In 2026, the Planning Commission will be working on siting for clean energy facilities, as well as other various code amendments regarding accessory dwelling units, flood damage prevention, and
Skagit Valley College invites community to help create Centennial mural
Mount Vernon, Wash. — Skagit Valley College is inviting students and community members to take part in a hands-on art project celebrating the college’s 100-year anniversary. As part of its centennial celebration, SVC will host mural painting workshops where participants can decorate individual puzzle pieces that will come together to form a large-scale Centennial mural. The finished artwork will represent the collective spirit, creativity, and diversity of the college community. “This is a
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Why Tangible Mail Still Outperforms Digital-Only Marketing
Businesses across the Burlington Chamber of Commerce community are navigating an environment where inboxes overflow, screens fatigue buyers, and digital messages compete for seconds of attention. Direct mail re-enters the picture here—not as nostalgia, but as a high-trust, high-visibility channel that consistently delivers measurable outcomes. In brief: Direct mail produces stronger response rates than most digital-only campaigns Tangible mail creates trust and memorability Integrated
Building Right from the Start: A Burlington Guide to Small Business Success
Starting a small business in Burlington is exhilarating — and often overwhelming. Between managing finances, attracting customers, and staying compliant with regulations, it’s easy for new owners to trip up in ways that can delay growth or even derail success.This guide unpacks some of the most common mistakes small business owners make — and provides practical, experience-tested ways to avoid them.TL;DRTop 5 mistakes new business owners make:Skipping a written business plan.Ignoring cash flow
FEMA Hosts Webinars to Help Public Assistance Grant Portal Users Log-in Using Login.gov
FEMA Hosts Webinars to Help Public Assistance Grant Portal Users Log-in Using Login.gov Beginning January 26, all Grants Portal users must access their accounts through Login.gov. to obtain access. Users must use their Login.gov credentials with the same email address associated with their Grants Portal account. This change will provide a more streamlined and secure login process, ensuring compliance with federal standards and improving the overall user experience. Login.gov provides strong
From Growth to Goodbye: Knowing When to Sell Your Business
Selling your business can be one of the hardest — and smartest — decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’ve built something from scratch or scaled a thriving enterprise, there comes a point when holding on may no longer align with your goals, your market, or your personal energy. You might be ready to sell your business if:Growth has plateaued and reinvestment feels forced.Market conditions are favorable for an exit.Your personal goals or energy no longer align with ownership.Financial or succession
A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Video Marketing That Works
Video isn’t the future anymore—it’s the present, and it’s knocking loudly on the doors of small businesses everywhere. What used to be the domain of glossy corporate campaigns is now accessible with a smartphone, a few editing tools, and a clear purpose. For business owners juggling budgets, schedules, and customer demands, video might seem like one more task on a crowded list. But used wisely, it doesn’t just check a box—it builds trust, expands reach, and breathes personality into a brand that words
