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March 15, 2011

Liberty Theatre grand opening events begin on Thursday

After being closed since September 2009, the Liberty Theatre will officially re-open this week. The three-day event begins on Thursday, with a St. Patrick's Day showing of "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," at 6 p.m., and continues on Friday, when the "Grease Sing-A-Long," movie will hit the big screen at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

March 15, 2011

New leaders step up to serve on Identity Clark County board of directors

Identity Clark County recently named several people to leadership positions in the organization. Among the new board members for the organization that focuses on the economic vitality of the region are chairman Scott Horenstein, vice-chairman Lisa Lowe, Secretary Mark Feichtinger and Treasurer Keith Wallace.

February 22, 2011

Riverview Bank announces recent new hires

Riverview Community Bank recently announced the hiring of two new employees. With 15 years of professional communications experience in Clark County, Gina Williams has been named one of the bank's marketing specialists. Michael Pomeroy was recently brought on as a trust administrator.

February 22, 2011

Home buyer education class is March 8 and 9 in Camas

A home buyer education class to qualify potential first-time home buyers for Washington Bond and USDA financing will take place at the Pinnacle Mortgage Planning office in Camas, 2005 S.E. 192nd Ave., Ste. 200, in Camas, March 8 and 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

February 22, 2011

Buying a business is workshop

Those who are interested in buying an existing business or franchise may want to check out an upcoming workshop sponsored by S.C.O.R.E. small business counselors. Attendees will learn how to reduce the risk and improve chances of success when buying an existing business or franchise.

February 8, 2011
Jason Spicer and his sister Jocelyn Spicer Shedden and brother-in-law Randy Shedden (not pictured) have purchased Corner Cupboard Cafe Bakery, in Washougal. The restaurant now serves country dinners, as well as breakfast, lunch and homemade baked goods. There are plans to remodel the eatery in the spring and add pizza to the menu.

Washougal eatery is expanding the possibilities

A longtime local business is under the ownership of several members of the same family. Jason Spicer, his sister Jocelyn Spicer Shedden and brother-in-law Randy Shedden, have purchased Corner Cupboard Cafe Bakery, in Washougal, from Leonard and Rachael Spencer. Family involvement in the restaurant also includes the Spicers' brother Gregory Spicer, sister Judith Spicer-Qualman and nephew Chris Eversaul. "We are two of nine kids," Jason Spicer said of him and Jocelyn. They live in Washougal.

February 8, 2011

Quilt shop will open its doors in March in downtown Camas

A quilt shop will be the newest addition to the downtown Camas business landscape. Washougal resident Nancy Sullivan will open River Quilts at 337 N.E. Fourth Ave., next to Runyan's Jewelers, in March. An exact date has not been determined.

February 1, 2011

MacKay & Sposito adds to construction management team

MacKay & Sposito, Inc. has announced the hiring of four individuals with construction management experience. Karl Maritt, of Washougal, studied general scence at the University of Houston, and drafting and math at Dallas County Community College. He has more than 10 years of project management experience, including manufacturing equipment and interior finish construction.

February 1, 2011

Oliver’s earns national exposure

A restaurant in downtown Camas is listed as a "best new suburban restaurant" outside Portland. The designation by Food & Wine magazine is published in the February issue. "Already we're getting calls from groups that want to come to Camas for the afternoon to have lunch, spend some time in town and visit the local shops," said Oliver's Chef Morris Fenton. "That's one of the things we were hoping would come out of it."

February 1, 2011

Business news for Feb. 1, 2011

Riverview appoints new board member Bess Wills is honored for her work in the community The general manager/co-owner of Gresham Ford is the newest addition to the Riverview Community Bank and Riverview Bancorp, Inc. board of directors.