FREE Published 2nd Wednesday of the month April 2020 Inside: CoastRiverBusinessJournal.com Chronicling the Joy of Business in the Columbia-Pacific Region Volume 15 • Issue 4 Industry Spotight: Pandemic impacts local businesses Navigating the rough landscape amid the COVID-19 outbreak Marijuana sales surge High sales figures amid shutdown of non-essential businesses Page 10 Locally made product Organic fertilizer made from Pacific Northwest kelp Page 11 Boat of the Month About half of the staff at The Cove Restaurant took a voluntary leave as a result of the anticipated downturn, many to assist at-risk family mem- bers. “We’re running on a skeleton crew,” said server Kari Knutzen, adding she was thankful to have the income during uncertain times.“People are tipping well.” — Luke Whittaker/CRBJ Commercial purse seiner F/V Pacific Venture Page 12 Departments Business Briefs ................................................................... 5 CEDR Report ....................................................................... 6 Unemployment Data ........................................................ 13 Real Estate, Construction & More .....................................14 LONG BEACH 604 Pacific Way So. 360-642-3223 ANCHOR-REALESTATE.COM SURFSIDE & OCEAN PARK 31605 “I” Street Unit B 360-665-2761 l l A n e p O We ! s r o o D t h the Rig