Posts published in “Business”

Local economy on growth spurt: Clark County’s gross domestic product hit $24.5 billion in 2022

By The Citizen on June 4, 2024

Clark County saw the fifth highest gross domestic product growth in Washington over the past few years, according to a new study from SmartAsset. Read…

Gas prices falling in Clark County and nationally as travel increases for holiday weekend

By The Citizen on May 25, 2024

Here’s good news for travelers headed into Memorial Day weekend: Gas prices are on the decline. Read more… Source: The Columbian

PeaceHealth appoints two new hospital executives

By The Citizen on May 21, 2024

Health care company PeaceHealth announced the appointment of two new hospital executives Tuesday afternoon. Read more… Source: The Columbian

Clark County’s taxable retail sales rose 1.69% in Q3 outpacing state’s other metro areas

By The Citizen on May 20, 2024

Statewide retail sales slumped slightly in the third quarter of 2023, compared with the previous year, according to a recent report from the Washington Department…

Clark County Business Briefing for May 18, 2024

By The Citizen on May 20, 2024

Ariana Watson has joined the Vancouver East office of Coldwell Banker Bain as an associate broker. She comes to the office with seven years of…

Just months after public offering, Absci heading for clinical trials with a biologic drug candidate

By The Citizen on May 14, 2024

After raising nearly $90 million in its recent public offering, Vancouver-based Absci is advancing toward clinical trials for what would be its first biologic drug…

Clark County homeowners age 61 or older may qualify for a property tax break but many don’t know it

By The Citizen on May 14, 2024

Older homeowners and people with disabilities could be saving thousands in property taxes but Clark County Assessor’s Office staff say a state tax-exemption program is…