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P-I reporter Bill Virgin tracks business and economic trends in his column running Tuesdays and Thursdays on the business page. He can be reached at 206-448-8319 or billvirgin@seattlepi.com.
WaMu missed on its 'friend of family' promise
Bill Virgin: What happens when a company fails to back up its brand promise? What happened to Washington Mutual is a cautionary tale.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2008
End of retail? Tell that to shoppers
Bill Virgin: The official launch on Friday of the Christmas shopping season, combined with current economic trends, makes it timely to raise a crucial question: Are we over-retailed?
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Economic downturns can spur mergers, innovation
Bill Virgin: Even as the economy stumbles, trends are at work for the next dash forward.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008
Pirates are no romantic notion to maritime industry
Bill Virgin: Maritime piracy is real, modern and growing more dangerous. The maritime industry is having to rethink how it deals with the scourge.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008
To fix the economy, you need to spend, yet save
Bill Virgin: What do Americans have to do to get the country out of its economic jam? Spend, save, reduce debt, borrow, lend and invest -- all at the same time.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008
Is there a better way to discuss labor contracts?
Bill Virgin: Everyone claims to hate the way labor contracts are negotiated. So why isn't there a better system?
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008
Business finds sad state of allies in Olympia
Bill Virgin: The business community finds itself with few influential allies in Olympia.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008
What if colleges cut costs to contain tuition?
College keeps getting more expensive. The traditional way to cope is more loans and grants. Maybe more attention should be paid to the expense side.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Regulators owe WaMu shareholders explanation
Bill Virgin: Federal regulators owe WaMu shareholders an explanation behind the decision to take over the bank.
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