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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
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Locally made product
Organic fertilizer made from Pacific Northwest kelp
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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
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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
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