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Business Pulse is the bi-weekly publication of the Whatcom Business Alliance, a growing membership organization comprised of businesses and public entities across all business sectors in Whatcom County. WBA promotes a positive business climate to facilitate business success, and strives to create a strong network of leaders within the county. Each year, WBA/Business Pulse reaches […]

The Puget Sound Business Journal annually researches the best places to work in Washington State. According to the website, “The employers on the Best Places to Work lists are determined via a survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, which is American City Business Journals’ national research partner for this program. For purposes of the list, the […]

Ever read a book with such simple concepts that you wonder why you didn’t write it and make a million+ bucks? Atomic Habits by Author James Clear is one of them. Clear says forming and doing small habits daily lead to big change in people’s lives. He draws from life experience after coming back from […]

Birch Equipment’s maintenance crews are deep into annual inspections on all major fleet as part of Birch’s comprehensive preventive maintenance program — putting their expertise, time and resources into maintaining safe and operational equipment for job sites. At minimum, its recommended that all boom and scissors used on job sites — whether provided by a […]

The bars and restaurants in our downtown communities offer great bites, unique and classic cocktail and local brews. In addition these businesses add to our unique culture and make our communities better places. The ever-changing restrictions with Covid have made it even harder for restaurants to continue operating, but we can do our part to […]

Birch Equipment Shop Staffer Doug Shoup is literally one third the man he used to be. An avid outdoors-man, Doug started kayaking a couple of years ago and things got serious following a conversation with Birch CEO/Owner Sarah Rothenbuhler. Note to self….beware conversing with Sarah….you never know what you’ll end up doing! Here’s Shoup’s story. […]

So great to be recognized as a top industry performer by a top industry performer. AGC of Washington highlights Birch Equipment CEO Sarah Rothenbuhler with this awesome shout out during Women in Construction Week. Through Rothenbuhler’s leadership, Birch Equipment is thriving and known for operating with ingenuity and grit in an amazing industry. The company is proud to […]

Stumped on what to give? From top-quality new and used equipment and tools to decor and yep, even stocking stuffers, Birch Equipment has excellent choices for the people on your ‘Nice’ list. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find: Birch Equipment Holiday Gift Guide Cheers to you and yours for a fabulous season holiday and successful […]

A heartfelt thank you to all of our country’s veterans, past and present, from Birch Equipment. Our gratitude and honor also goes to the family and friends of all veterans who have protected our United States of America. Birch Equipment is especially proud that over 16% of its employees have served in the U.S. Military, […]

Scholarship Supports Hard Working, Innovative Students  Birch Equipment awarded its first scholarship with Bellingham Technical College. The $1,500 endowed  scholarship supports eligible students in the Diesel Mechanic Program. It’s first recipient, Scott Fuhrman, was honored at an awards breakfast this month, and he has been invited to the Bellingham facility to meet Birch’s maintenance and […]