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SMB lending: ‘Treat small businesses like the digital citizens they are’
The Banking Strategies editorial team pulled highlights from the BAI small business lending webinar held earlier in 2024. You can hear the full exchange, including the lending outlook for the year and digital trends for the SMB space, from the webinar recording. Small businesses must balance taking risks that will get new ideas and products in front of their customers at the same time they deliver reliable offerings that keep the lights on.
Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems
It is easy to argue that the transportation field will see more changes in the next 10 years than we have seen in the past 80 years. The innovations leading these changes include automated and connected vehicle technology and electric vehicles technology. One of the motivating factors behind the adoption of these technologies is that many governments and firms have made pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) over the next decades (NASEM 2021a).
It Is Time to Recognize Communications as a Mode of Transportation
Historically, transportation has enabled the mobility not just of people and goods but also of information. Until the advent of the telegraph, communications and transportation were largely complementary, with travelers and vehicles carrying communications and information. Technology has enabled the transfer of information in new ways that have become substitutes for traditional transport. For example, telegraph and telephone messages replaced letters.
Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A: Systems Best Paper Awards
Our goal in publishing papers is to make useful contributions to the state of knowledge and practice in transportation engineering. As part of our process, we recognize outstanding papers each year as selected by our Awards Committee. Only those papers receiving at least one award-quality designation in the review process are considered; winners generally have multiple award-quality designations.
Some Thoughts on the Future of Transportation Engineering
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Journal of Transportation Engineering, we are publishing two articles, one on the history of the Journal and one on prospects for the future of transportation engineering. Predictions of the future of transportation engineering have a long history of being incorrect. Some predictions are fanciful, such as travel to the moon via a projectile. Some predictions are overly optimistic, such as the expectation of common urban air travel from 50 years ago.
Police arrest smash-and-grab suspect outside damaged store
Al-Aboudy investigated in six cigarette store burglaries Photo courtesy of the Monroe Police: Police arrived at the 7 Star Smoke Shop to find the door smashed out and the metal framework separated from the door frame on Thursday, Jan. 5. It isn’t often that police officers arrive at a crime scene to find the suspect sitting outside on a curb waiting for them, but that’s what happened in downtown Monroe last week.
Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems
Our goal in publishing papers is to make useful contributions to the state of knowledge and practice for transportation engineering. As part of our process, we recognize outstanding papers each year as selected by our Awards Committee. Only those papers receiving at least one award quality designation in the review process are considered; winners generally have multiple award quality designations.
Monroe comes to term limits
City council decides against repeal, honoring advisory vote; Cudaback responds to former mayor Photo by Chris Hendrickson: Former Monroe Planning Commissioner Dave Demarest gave public comment last week in favor of repealing term limits. The Monroe City Council held its second and final public hearing on the topic of term limits last week, subsequently voting down a motion to repeal the city’s eight-year term limit in a 4-1 vote.
Downtown swifts
New sculpture dedicated in Monroe honors longtime winged residents Photos by Chris Hendrickson: The stainless steel swifts are set atop a six-foot representation of the Wagner Chimney, giving the sculpture a total height of over 10 feet. The birds are crafted out of quarter-inch burnished stainless steel. Soul in Bronze artist Kevin Pettelle poses with swift expert and enthusiast Larry Schwitters at the base of the sculpture.
Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an enormous global disruption with immense economic, environmental, and social impacts throughout the world. Only world wars and the flu pandemic of 1918 are comparable in the wide range of consequences, including fatalities, over a relatively short period of time. Unfortunately, we can expect other major disruptions to occur in the future.
Sierra Club California 2019 Legislative Report Card Overview
Every autumn, Sierra Club California staff review legislators' voting records for the year on bills affecting the environment. The 2019 Legislative Report Card rates the overall voting records of California Assembly and Senate Members on key environmental legislation. Overall, there was a remarkable increase in those who scored 100%.
What Papers Does the Journal of Transportation Engineering Want?
Reviewers and prospective authors frequently ask what is needed to have a paper published in the Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems (JTEA). Is a particular topic within scope? Is a particular paper sophisticated enough or a sufficient contribution to be published? While each paper is unique, this editorial is intended to give some guidance for these questions.
New Chairman, CEO at Quantify
Perth company Quantify Technology Holdings has today announced a restructuring of its board of directors, the same day it announced the first commercial sale of its flagship device. Login below or For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month. To read more, pleasebelow or Subscribe For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.
Transport, agriculture lead death count
With higher fines, longer prison sentences and possibly industrial manslaughter laws coming to WA, Business News has analysed trends in workplace fatalities. Login below or For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month. To read more, pleasebelow or Subscribe For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.
Alumina prices drive performance
Listed companies South32 and Alumina have announced strong financial performances today predominantly due to alumina operations, in Western Australia. Login below or For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month. To read more, pleasebelow or Subscribe For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.
GCS solidifies contracts worth $25m
Global Construction Services has today secured two contracts, totalling $24.6 million, in Victoria. To read more, pleasebelow or Subscribe For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.
Eden jumps on US contract
The share price of Perth-based Eden Innovations jumped as much as 28.6 per cent this morning after the company announced the largest single contract for its EdenCrete concrete additive. Login below or For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month. To read more, pleasebelow or Subscribe For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.
A sunset separation on Mount Rainier
1. The Subaru Outback pulled away from the pump at the Shell on Nickerson St., crossing the intersection by the Art Center, pulling up alongside a Volkswagen Touareg. “Meet at the Paradise Visitor Center?” Zach Brandt called out the window of the Subaru. “For sure,” replied Nate Salima from the Volkswagen. We departed at 12:30pm on Saturday from SPU for the two hour drive to Mt. Rainier. We wouldn’t see each other again until the next morning.
Washington state fuel tax - Where does our money go?
The state of Washington has the second-highest per-gallon gas tax in the nation, after recent increases implemented to fund the 2015 Connecting Washington Transportation Package. But how is the state’s gas tax actually spent? And what portion of the state’s transportation budget is funded by gas tax?
Swifts a permanent fixture in Monroe
Statue honoring city bird going in downtown Jan. 7 Photo by Chris Hendrickson: Each swift is crafted out of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and meant to be true-to-size. Some might call 2016 the year of the Vaux’s swifts, as the graceful migratory winged creatures became Monroe’s official city bird. The theme is being carried over into 2017, as the city ushers in the new year with a sculpture to honor the petite birds and their swirling flight.
City administrator says goodbye to Monroe family
Mayor honors Brazel’s years of service with key to the city Photo by Chris Hendrickson: Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas thanked outgoing city administrator Gene Brazel for three years of helpful guidance, presenting him with a certificate of appreciation and ceremonial key to the city. It was the end of an era.
CrossFit Monroe keeping pace with Christmas drive
Business winding down campaign for Wounded Warriors, plans free classes for veterans Photo by Chris Hendrickson: Hailey Cope drops a gift in the bin to support CrossFit Monroe’s holiday giving campaign to benefit Treehouse, a Seattle-based nonprofit that helps children in foster care. At CrossFit Monroe, even the fundraising efforts have strength and endurance.
Parents ask Monroe School Board to provide support to improve swimming, diving program
Photo by Chris Hendrickson Benson Boone, 14, grabs as much time on the board as he can at the Snohomish Aquatic Center last week. The Monroe School District Board of Directors heard testimony last week from parents requesting it explore options to better support Monroe High School students interested in diving. Currently, it is challenging for the Monroe High School girls and boys swim teams to excel in competition because swim and dive are considered one sport.
Monroe’s one-of-a-kind athlete
High school diver excelling at event despite lacking time, support Photos by Chris Hendrickson: Payton Leidholm gracefully plummets headfirst towards the pool last week, as she practices in anticipation of competing next year. Leidholm practices twice a week at the Snohomish Aquatic Center. 2 3 Watching 16-year-old Payton Leidholm poised at the edge of the diving board, a person might assume she’s been diving for years.
Youth gear up to serve
District 7 Explorers learning seconds count as first responders Photos by Chris Hendrickson: Snohomish County Fire District 7 firefighter and Explorers program facilitator Ray Sayah shows Explorer Tyler Aamold the best way to fasten the zipper on a firefighter’s bunker gear to ensure that it doesn’t get stuck or jammed. Explorers program facilitator Ray Sayah talks about the importance of readiness in the fire service, as Explorers Tyler Aamold and Mysti Traicoff listen.
Chambers loaded with holiday activities
The holiday season has officially arrived, and the Monroe and Sky Valley chambers of commerce invite the community to attend their annual holiday festivities. Organized by the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sultan’s Winterfest combines the Sky Valley’s largest craft fair of the gift-giving season with other events, providing a full day of family-friendly holiday activities.
Reaping benefits of Sultan Harvest
Every year, Sultan Harvest embodies the city’s informal theme of “big heart, little city” — an adage proclaimed by former Sultan City Councilmember and Sultan Harvest committee co-chair Kristina Blair. This year’s free community Thanksgiving dinner embodied that theme at record levels. Sultan Harvest served a record number of guests and Thanksgiving Day meals this year in the Sultan High School commons. A total of 372 community members attended, with 600 dinners served, including to-go meals.
Monroe fitness center giving homeless a helping spot
For a person experiencing homelessness, seemingly normal daily activities like eating and showering are challenging to accomplish. Inspired to help, Thrive Community Fitness co-owner and manager Shane Johnson is planning a community outreach event that welcomes anyone in need. Beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Thrive Community Fitness will be closed to the public, but open to members of the homeless community.
Monroe Police investigating car theft spike
The Monroe Police Department is investigating a recent surge in vehicle thefts in which older model Honda Civics and Accords are frequent targets. Since September, 13 vehicles have been stolen from Monroe residences and businesses, most recently a dark blue 1990 Honda Accord taken from the Morning Run Apartments over the weekend. Of the 13, six were Honda Civics built from 1993 through 1998 and four were Honda Accords from 1990-98.
Making homeless connections
Monroe Police pitching for social worker position to assist efforts Photos by Chris Hendrickson: Catholic Community Services Behavioral Health Navigator Irene Slagle chats with a man living north of U.S. 2 who was extremely sick last week, and unable to leave his tent. During outreach efforts last week, longtime Monroe-area resident Steven Brokofsky said that he likes to live outside.
Making homeless connections
They’re sprinkled throughout Monroe, tucked away, barely noticeable until you glimpse a fuchsia pink tent or blue plastic tarp through the trees. Monroe’s homeless community is not a monolithic group of people suffering similar circumstances, but rather a collection of men and women — young and old — who have ended up there for one reason or another.
Hand Up Project on receiving end
Robert Smiley’s Hand Up Project is at work in Monroe, performing homeless community outreach in partnership with the Monroe Police Department and local nonprofits. Now, Smiley needs a hand up of his own, to get his broken-down truck back on the road. The Hand Up Project is a nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals who struggle with drug and alcohol addictions and other destructive behaviors, particularly once they end up homeless.
Monroe Police Department has dog in the fight
While police K9 tracking dog teams like Monroe Police Department Officer Jason Southard and K9 Nuke are frequently called out to provide assistance in other locales, Nuke has had a couple recent opportunities to apprehend criminal suspects right in his own back yard. At the end of October, Southard and Nuke tracked a burglary suspect alleged to have targeted several local smoke shops and convenience stores, apprehending him after he fled on foot from a crime scene.
Monroe Police, Fire Appreciation Week
When it comes to Monroe’s first responders, the last 12 months have brought changes. New officers have been sworn in, one has left and the fire department has gotten whole lot larger. But the one thing that hasn’t changed is the community’s appreciation for everything they do. Each year, that appreciation is exemplified during Monroe Police and Fire Appreciation Week, an annual tradition founded in 2000 by Monroe police and fire chaplains Sister Barbara Geib and Pastor Michael Hanford.
Sultan transportation improvements a big ask
When it comes to transportation improvement projects, Sultan is the little city that could, successfully navigating stringent grant application criteria and overcoming other funding limitations to complete projects for the betterment of the city. Because of the associated challenges, road reconstruction and rehabilitation projects are recognized with fanfare, including ribbon-cutting ceremonies, refreshments and gatherings of elected officials and other project contributors.
Monroe School Board Director Jim Scott passes away over the weekend
Monroe School District Superintendent Dr. Fredrika Smith expressed deep sorrow over the unexpected passing of Monroe School Board Director Jim Scott over the weekend. Scott, a tireless advocate for the Monroe School District, was in his 11th year of service on the Monroe School Board, elected to his third four-year term in 2013. He represented District 4, which covers the Maltby area, including the neighborhoods near Echo Lake, Welch Road and along S.R. 9.
Turkey targets for Thanksgiving day
Whether looking for a way to give back or just to enjoy a stress-free meal, Sky Valley families have a couple of options for obtaining a freshly prepared Thanksgiving Day feast. The following Thanksgiving Day events take place on Thursday, Nov. 24, and all are welcome to attend. At Monroe’s Main Street Café, the dining event takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and serves as a fundraiser for Monroe nonprofit Take the Next Step.
Public weighs in on axing term limits in Monroe
The Monroe City Council held the first of two public hearings last week, taking testimony in support and opposition of Councilmember Patsy Cudaback’s proposal to repeal the city’s eight-year term limit for elected positions in the city. The idea to implement term limits was proposed in 2011 by former Monroe City Councilmember Kurt Goering, who provided testimony during the hearing in support of keeping the term limits.
Health District seeks countywide municipal support
The Monroe City Council will consider adding a $36,000 general fund expenditure to the 2017 budget based on a request from the Snohomish Health District that cities in Snohomish County step up to support community health. The health district is asking Snohomish County cities to provide a $2 per person contribution to its general fund. The district has twice presented its proposal to the Monroe City Council.
Snohomish County elections by the numbers
Candidates from Washington’s 39th Legislative District gathered in Snohomish last week, anxiously awaiting the unofficial election results from the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. The event took place at the Snohomish Events Center, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and welcomed candidates from the 39th and the 44th Legislative districts and Snohomish County Council District 5.
Sultan Harvest Committee keeps looking ahead
The Sultan Harvest Committee is gearing up for its 15th annual free community Thanksgiving dinner event, where everybody is welcome and nobody eats alone. The Sultan Harvest Thanksgiving dinner is coordinated by the Sultan Harvest Committee, with support from the Volunteers of America Sky Valley Services Center. This year’s event takes place noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, in the Sultan High School Commons.
Main Street Café, TTNS talk turkey
Main Street Café and Take the Next Step are teaming up to provide a community Thanksgiving dinner to help serve those in need and raise funds to support TTNS. The Thanksgiving Day event takes place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at the Main Street Café in downtown Monroe. Guests are welcome to drop in any time during the day for a Thanksgiving meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie, and are invited to offer a donation.
‘All gave some, some gave all’
It’s been five years since Snohomish County Veterans Service Officer Jerry Gadek founded the Veterans Day Ceremony in Sultan. He returned this year to celebrate the milestone and impart a simple yet powerful message: “All gave some, some gave all.” Hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2554 and city of Sultan, the fifth annual Sultan Veterans Day Ceremony took place 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at the All Veterans Memorial Wall.
Right to remain thanked
Founded 16 years ago by the Monroe Police Chaplains to honor and bless local law enforcement officers, Monroe Police and Fire Appreciation week is about a lot more than gift baskets and free meals. It’s about honoring and thanking first responders for their steadfast service to the community and recognizing they are ordinary people doing extraordinary jobs. Founded by Monroe Police Chaplains Michael Hanford and Sister Barbara Geib, the mission of the event has remained unchanged over the years.
Suzabelle’s Sweets & Treats opens in Monroe
It hasn’t even been open a week, and already new specialty eatery Suzabelle’s Sweets & Treats is making a splash in the community. Next door to Real Deals on Home Décor, at 203 N. Lewis St., Suzabelle’s made its debut on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The new dessert delicatessen is the brainchild of Dashing Dutchman’s Deli co-owner Susan Whitfield, who is featuring freshly baked, hand-crafted cupcakes, real fruit smoothies, Belgian chocolates and other baked goods.
Wellness Initiative funding depends on reaching survey goal
The Community Prevention Wellness Initiative (CPWI) annual survey is one of the key strategy tools used by the Monroe Community Coalition to inform its work and help shape its future initiatives. Public input is crucial, which is why it’s asking community members to get involved. The coalition is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the community by reducing underage drinking and substance use.
Skykomish School piecing together park
The Skykomish School Board is planning a new park and is inviting the community to support its efforts. The future park is currently a vacant, grassy lot across the street from the Skykomish School, positioned directly north of the tennis courts. It’s where students and teachers enjoy lunch when the weather is nice, but they would like to make it something more, said school board member Bill Atkinson.
A veteran in the White House
Like most Americans, Monroe resident Sean Jordan remembers exactly where he was on Sept. 11, 2001. Unlike most Americans, Jordan wasn’t getting ready for work, having his first cup of coffee or fighting traffic during his morning commute. Jordan was inside a Florida classroom with President George W. Bush, for an educational advocacy event to promote No Child Left Behind.
Frank Wagner Elementary receives playground grant funding
Thanks to a $200,000 Healthy Kids – Healthy Schools grant from the state of Washington, students at Frank Wagner Elementary School are enjoying new playground equipment meant to encourage physical activity and foster interactive play. Monroe Public Schools Director of Facilities Devlin Piplic spearheaded the grant application process, and then collaborated with Frank Wagner students to develop a design for the playground.
DelBene trades House floor for Maltby Elementary
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene offered no hesitation before plunking down on the floor to interact with fourth-grade students during a visit to Maltby Elementary School last week to talk about the importance of healthy eating. DelBene was promoting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program Choose My Plate, a national initiative to remind people to eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and protein.
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