It s time to recognize farmers contributions to Washington
Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

Community news: I-65 ramp closure in Merrillville
Each drawing is sponsored by an area business, organization or individual. Sponsorships for the 4th Annual Chalk the Walk are still being accepted, and the Family & Youth Services Bureau will accommodate any sponsor as long as space is available.

Global Study Points to Needed Construction Productivity Boosts
In a new report, the Geneva-based business organization sets out a recipe of improvements the industry must follow to meet burgeoning global demand. Digitalization, innovative technologies and new construction techniques represent springboards for

“Round Table” Business Organization Hosts 77th Annual Meeting
Libertyville, IL, April 26, 2016: The Round Table of Launderers and Dry Cleaners recently met for their 77th annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The Round Table is made up of 16 members who gather once each year to exchange ideas, addressing mutual

Nation’s Top Online Small Business Lending Platforms Organize To Advance Industry Standards
The formation of the Innovative Lending Platform Association and the launch of the SMART Box initiative follows an in-depth analysis of the small business marketplace that began in 2015 and is informed by small business organization survey data