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North Fork Survivors owner Joe Bongiovanni poses for a portrait by his museum sign Tuesday, May 6 in Toutle. Bongiovanni says the Washington State Department of Transportation's signage for road closure has impacted his business, not the actual road closure.
Business on the road to Mount St. Helens say closure signs hurting traffic
Sitting in the gravel parking lot of North Fork Survivors in Toutle is a camouflage Humvee. The military doesn’t use it, but rather museum and shop owner Joe Bongiovanni. He bought … more
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'Not a forever status quo': Southwest Washington braces for tariffs
Leaders of two organizations that work closely with businesses in Cowlitz and other nearby counties say local companies are finding it difficult to plan in a rapidly changing business environment. … more
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Clark County honors 2025 Green Awards winners
The Clark County Green Business program announced its 2025 Green Awards winners in celebration of Earth Day on April 24. The awards recognize local businesses leading the way in environmental … more
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Claudia Gordon celebrated the 10th anniversary of Claudia's Beauty Salon on Saturday, April 19. The business, which opened in 2015, was built to give her flexibility while raising her children.
La Center Community celebrates 10 years of Claudia’s Beauty Salon
of small-town salons. She just wanted to be there for her kids. Ten years later, Claudia’s Beauty Salon — tucked behind her home on East Aspen Avenue — celebrated a milestone … more
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., hears from local business leaders about their concerns with the uncertainty from tariffs in a roundtable discussion on Thursday, April 17.
Business leaders tell Sen. Patty Murray that uncertainty surrounding tariffs is impacting local manufacturers
Amidst an operational metal manufacturing plant in Vancouver, local business leaders met for a roundtable discussion with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., to express their concerns about the … more
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The Ridgefield Main Street program is offering “moola.” The Main Street program is offering $10 for every $30 spent up to $300 per household each weekend through April 27.
Ridgefield Main Street program offering “moola” to support downtown businesses
The Ridgefield Main Street program is helping keep downtown businesses thriving in the historic district of the city as growth continues to sprout all around it. The nonprofit program hit the … more
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The Cowlitz Indian Tribe withdrew its bid for the Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield, owned by Clark County. The Clark County Council will decide its next course of action following the failed sale of the property.
Clark County considers future of Tri-Mountain Golf Course after failed sale to Cowlitz Tribe
Clark County officials are reassessing their long-term strategy for Tri-Mountain Golf Course after the Cowlitz Economic Authority withdrew its bid to purchase the property. At its Wednesday, … more
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Remnant Farms Feed and Supply store owner Rick Pettit said Woodland roadwork in 2023 has left his business’s finances in hardship still a year and a half later.
Remnant Farms Feed and Supply struggling after big losses in 2023 from road closure
After opening in 2005 and experiencing hardship during the 2008 recession, Remnant Farms Feed and Supply store owner Rick Pettit says the impacts from 2023 road closures have created the most … more
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Rotschy acquires local aggregate and manufacturing companies
Rotschy Inc., a Vancouver-based construction company, announced the acquisition of J.L. Storedahl & Sons Inc. and Nor-Tech Fabrication, LLC on Feb. 10. The companies will continue independent … more
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Clark County seeks nominees for the 2025 Green Business Awards
Clark County is accepting nominations for the 2024 Green Business Awards, an annual celebration and awards program recognizing leaders in environmental sustainability. Nominations can be for … more
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Staff member Jarod Kaye pours a glass of Sneaky Sneaky Oatmeal Stout at Everybody’s at Northwood, where 17 of the brewery's beers are now available on tap. The pub will host a grand opening celebration, featuring live music, family-friendly activities and craft beer, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd.
Everybody’s at Northwood celebrates opening in Battle Ground
Everybody’s Brewing, a craft brewery and pub based in White Salmon, has expanded to Battle Ground with the launch of Everybody’s at Northwood. The pub will host a grand opening … more
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The Reflector’s readers now have the opportunity to honor their favorite business for the first time since 2018 with The Reflector’s launching of the Best of the Best contest. Voting in over 120 categories runs until Feb. 12.
Reflector launches Best of the Best for community members to honor one another
The Best of the Best will give Reflector readers the opportunity to honor their favorite businesses, organizations and individuals that help make up the fabric of the community around us. The … more
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Katie Boettcher cuts a dog’s fur at Bobby’s Bubbles Pet Grooming in Brush Prairie on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Bobby’s Bubbles Pet Grooming highlights pet health and small, family business
Bobby’s Bubbles Pet Grooming, owned by Michelle Tanner and Bobby Long, is a testament to a small, family-owned business off the beaten path in the Brush Prairie business loop. Tanner said … more
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WSU Vancouver opens registration for upcoming career fair
Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver will host three career fairs this March, offering an opportunity for local employers to recruit current students and alumni for employment or internships. … more
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Emerson Forrester, owner of Milestone CrossFit in Brush Prairie, highlights the glute and hamstring developer and reverse hyperextension machines at the shop on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
19-year-old opens CrossFit gym to share positive impacts the sport has provided him
19-year-old Emerson Forrester opened Milestone CrossFit in Brush Prairie in October last year, and, since then, his mission of providing an inclusive gym in a supportive environment has continued to … more
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Plans for the sale of the Battle Ground Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores have halted, following Albertsons' termination of a merger agreement with Kroger.
Battle Ground grocery stores remain unsold as Kroger, Albertsons merger fails
The sale of Battle Ground’s Albertsons and Safeway has been halted following the termination of the grocery story merger agreement between Safeway and Kroger. Albertsons announced the … more
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Rose Way Industrial Park’s two buildings, which opened for lease in June, will be fully occupied in 2025. The Port of Woodland has secured five-year leases for all its industrial manufacturing properties, anticipating 50 new jobs initially, with that number expected to double within five years.
Port of Woodland leases four new businesses in 2025
The Port of Woodland has fully leased out its industrial properties, adding four new businesses under leases that will remain active for the next five years. Last week, Port Director Jennifer … more
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Devin Bowen, Al and Ernie’s team member, takes a moment to reflect after the second day of Al and Ernie’s Bakery Cafe opening in Battle Ground’s Old Town on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Al and Ernie’s Bakery Cafe offers cozy atmosphere in Battle Ground’s Old Town
Al and Ernie’s Bakery Cafe has been experiencing a line out the door from the start of the day to close after opening its doors to the Battle Ground community. The bakery and cafe began … more
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Gen Sushi owner Eddie Zhen (right) holds a plate of sushi next to server Jay Li. Since opening in February 2023, Gen Sushi has hired 16 staff members to keep up with the high demand.
Battle Ground sushi restaurant ranks high on national website
The word “gen,” written in Japanese kanji, means “the beginning.” Owner and head chef Eddie Zhen said he could not ask for a better start for his restaurant, which quickly … more
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The outline of the foundation for Ridgefield’s upcoming In-N-Out Burger gets underway at the Union Station Town Center development on Oct. 29.
Ridgefield Junction subarea taking shape as more business applications filed
A long-time vision continues to become more of a complete reality in Ridgefield as more business applications are filed for the Ridgefield Junction subarea. The subarea plan is taking shape in … more
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