By Anthony AntonI love hospitality. We are welcoming and solution-oriented, constantly finding ways to improve the experience we deliver to guests.The team here at the Washington Hospitality Association is working on solutions to policy issues that fit the needs of our industry and work for Washingtonians. Anthony AntonDuring the past...
By Marilou SheaHospitality is a vast industry comprised of a lot of different things — food and beverage, lodging, conventions, travel, attractions and leisure. The industry is typically divided into two measureable sectors: arts, entertainment and recreation; and accommodations and food services. I’m going to focus on the latter because...
By David ForsythOK, so here’s the challenge. I’ve got company visiting from out-of-town, California wine country to be exact, folks who know and are active in the wine industry. Which Washington wine should be served to showcase the true essence of Washington wine? David ForsythDo I distill the choice down...
By Robert J. HarringtonHospitality and tourism make up one of the largest industries in the United States. At the same time, the market is saturated with competition, and consumer expectations are evolving. Robert HarringtonIn changing times, how can hospitality businesses change to meet the needs of their customers and still...
By Kevin Blocker, Spokane Journal of BusinessA Coeur d’Alene-based company recently laid off four employees as a direct consequence of Vandervert Construction Inc. entering into receivership.Aaron Kayser, owner of Innovative Electrical Solutions LLC, said the workers were dedicated exclusively to working on projects for the now-shuttered Spokane-based general contractor.“I don’t...
By Beau RuffIf you’ve ever driven past an abandoned house with rusted play equipment in plain sight and thought that it looked like a dangerous trap for unwary children, then you intuitively know about the concept of an “attractive nuisance.” Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesLandowners owe a duty to those who...
By Michelle DuplerIf one Washington lawmaker has his way, the federal government won’t be able to look to state employees for help enforcing federal marijuana prohibitions. Rep. David SawyerRep. David Sawyer, D-Tacoma, introduced House Bill 2124 in the wake of the Jan. 4 memorandum by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions...
By Michelle DuplerA series of bills introduced in the Washington state Legislature highlight dueling approaches to marijuana regulation in the state — and spell possible uncertainty for cannabis businesses.While Rep. David Sawyer, D-Tacoma, said a pair of bills he introduced aim to enhance state-level control over Washington’s legal cannabis market,...
Trends in the Washington state banking industry are generally positive coming into 2018. The 44 state-chartered and three nationally-chartered banks headquartered in Washington are stable and the financial condition of these institutions has continued to improve.
By Beau RuffYou’ve likely heard the conventional wisdom many times. Your friends or family, or even at times the bank teller, will counsel you that you should add your child to your bank account. Perhaps it’s a checking account or a savings account, or both. The advice goes something like...
