Federal Way will be the new home to a Tacoma technology firm that may be expanding.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is coming to Federal Way at a location to be announced.
The City of Federal Way issued 25 new or renewed business licenses in January. Licenses were issued to businesses specializing in educational services, retail, health services, insurance, food and beverage, legal services, personal services, real estate and jewelry, among others.
The Gen X store in downtown Federal Way was evicted Jan. 21 after the clothier apparently failed to make much of its 2010 rent and property tax payments to the building owner.
Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way will return to local management under a former owner.
These grants help fund events that bring visitors to town and help fuel the local economy.
Village Green Retirement Campus, 35419 1st Ave. S., will receive the City of Federal Way’s 2010 Leadership in Recycling Award. The award recognizes local businesses that are increasing recycling, reducing waste and adopting sustainable practices.
Many Federal Way small businesses have gone through another trying year, and many, such as those at Dash Point Village, are determined to succeed despite it.
The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce will host an economic forecast breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Jan. 25 at The Commons mall, located at South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South.
White stuff on the ground can be a headache for commuters, but for some local businesses, it signifies a steady revenue of green.
As we approach the end of 2010, I reminisce about a year that will go down in the books as one of great sorrow, or one powerful learning experience.
Ask any entrepreneur what their biggest holdup to launching or growing their business is, and the answer will come quick and sure: Money.
Safe City Federal Way has grown in popularity among the business crowd in the past six months. Of the 170 Safe City members, 80 are businesses. Members pay a fee that helps sustain the program.
The state’s minimum wage, also known as living wage, will increase from $8.55 to $8.67, keeping Washington the nation’s highest paying state in terms of minimum wage.
Federal Way businesses are embracing Safe City Federal Way as they learn the benefits of using cameras to catch crooks.
Jon McIntosh, pastor at Grace Church, was named the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year in a small reception Dec. 8 at CTM Granite.
Twin Lakes Chiropractic Center, 1107 S. 347th Place, will participate in a Locks of Love fundraising event from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. Professional hair stylists from Fashion Hair Design in Milton will give free haircuts and styles to anyone who wishes to donate their locks.
The holiday shopping season has arrived, bringing a sprinkling of crafting and holiday bazaars with it.