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May 12, 2010- Department of Revenue
Special Notice 

Effective July 1, 2010, the Rural County Sales & Use Tax Deferral/Waiver Program will become the High Unemployment County Sales & Use Tax Deferral Program.  Under this new program, Whatcom County businesses will no longer be eligible to apply for the Sales & Use Tax Deferral/Waiver Program.  If you are planning on expanding your facility, starting new construction, or purchasing equipment, you must apply by June 30, 2010 to take advantage of this program.  For more information please refer to the Department of Revenue's website or check out the Program Application.

April 2010- Bellingham Business Journal
Alternative financing provides options in wary lending climate

October 20, 2009- Press Release
Larsen Calls for Further Measures to Create Jobs

September 2009- Area Development Online
Where are the Next Cities?

September 13, 2009- Bellingham Herald
Meltdown helps Whatcom County focus on Economic Strategy

May 18, 2009- Press Release
ARC Loans to Help Struggling Businesses

January 10, 2009- Bellingham Herald
Fairhaven Shipyard Invests $12 Million in Expansion

January 8, 2009- EDA News
FFO Now Available for EDA $400 Million in Disaster Relief

December 9, 2008- Bellingham Herald
Experts Tell Bellingham Audience Economic Outlook Uncertain

November 19, 2008- The Economist
The Year of Unsustainability

November 2008- Site Selection Magazine
Canadian Firms Find Currency and Other Advantages in Washington

November 3, 2008- ED Now
You Can't Cut Your Way to Prosperity: Why in Tight Budget Times, Funding for Economic Development Is More Important Than Ever