Bellingham Tonight

Hear from former leadership and partnering companies as they discuss the legacy of the Port of Bellingham and its impact in our community now and into the future.

Part 3 of Port of Bellingham series.

Featured speakers:
Dan Robbins, Port Commissioner (2014-2017), Port of Bellingham
Jim Darling, Executive Director (1991-2009), Port of Bellingham
Stowe Talbot, Co-Owner, Bellingham Cold Storage

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The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director, Gail Ridenour, has focused on the community during COVID-19. Hear more about how the BSO has stayed engaged with their artists and patrons and how a newly formed Whatcom Arts Project collective has rallied efforts for the arts & culture community locally.

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Host Kevin Coleman interviews Associate Director of Outreach, Carmen Green, for Whatcom Community College. Carmen gives an update on how WCC is responding to COVID-19 and the opportunities that are available for this fall.

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Robert J. Fix, Executive Director of the Port of Bellingham, shares the value of having open spaces in our area and provides insights on the new pump track in Bellingham.

Part 2 of Port of Bellingham series. Learn more & see the full series at https://bellinghamtonightshow.com/channel/port-of-bellingham/

Host Kevin Coleman connects with Eric Johnston, the Director of Bellingham Public Works, as they continue to provide safety and infrastructure for our community.

Kevin connects with Downtown Bellingham Partnership's Executive Director, Alice Clark, to learn more about how the DBP's been advocating for and supporting the businesses of downtown Bellingham during the pandemic.

Got an idea that could help our community? Kevin Coleman caught up with the NW Innovation Resource Center and talked with their director of innovation and entrepreneurship services, Lara Merriam-Smith, to learn more about how the NWIRC works to help ideas become realities.

Adults aren't the only ones affected by the coronavirus... Northwest Youth Services has been working with many at-risk youth in our community during the outbreak. Dean Wight and Jenn Daly share how they've adapted to socially-distanced services for our next generation.

When a pandemic hits, you have to get creative! The Historic Fairhaven Association has played an important role promoting the businesses thinking outside the box. Scott reminds us that Fairhaven is NOT closed, and businesses are ready to welcome us back.

Cancelled events and decreased tourism from the closed border have hit Blaine, Washington especially hard. Hear how the City of Blaine, WA Government and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce are stepping up to meet the needs of small businesses in the community.