Trico Welcomes New Building Goup Administrator
TRICO Press Releases04/28/26 New Hire: TRICO Companies Welcomes Allie LyonsTRICO is proud to announce Allie Lyons as our new Building Group Administrator. Allie has over five years of experience in project management, contracts, and communications, with a background that includes maritime and service-based project delivery. She brings a strong focus on organization, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Allie brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to her work. Her proactive
TRICO is pleased to welcome Aaron Wagenaar as Senior Estimator
TRICO Press Releases04/28/2026 New Hire: TRICO Companies Welcomes Aaron WagenaarTRICO is pleased to welcome Aaron Wagenaar as Senior Estimator, a key role supporting the successful acquisition and delivery of construction projects from conceptual pricing through final proposal.Aaron brings a strong background in efficient and accurate estimating, trade partner engagement, and market awareness across institutional, residential, and commercial construction. He is known for his clear
Recruitment Marketing for Burlington-Area Businesses: How to Attract the Skilled Workers You Need
Recruitment marketing means applying the same strategies you'd use to win customers to the challenge of winning employees — identifying your ideal hire, reaching them where they are, and giving them a compelling reason to choose you. For businesses in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes area, that challenge is real: local employers compete for talent across industries as varied as Skagit Valley agriculture, Anacortes-area oil refining, healthcare, and maritime services. A thoughtful approach to recruitment
Building Right from the Start: A Burlington Guide to Small Business Success
Starting a small business in Burlington is exhilarating — and often overwhelming. Between managing finances, attracting customers, and staying compliant with regulations, it’s easy for new owners to trip up in ways that can delay growth or even derail success.This guide unpacks some of the most common mistakes small business owners make — and provides practical, experience-tested ways to avoid them.TL;DRTop 5 mistakes new business owners make:Skipping a written business plan.Ignoring cash flow
From Growth to Goodbye: Knowing When to Sell Your Business
Selling your business can be one of the hardest — and smartest — decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’ve built something from scratch or scaled a thriving enterprise, there comes a point when holding on may no longer align with your goals, your market, or your personal energy. You might be ready to sell your business if:Growth has plateaued and reinvestment feels forced.Market conditions are favorable for an exit.Your personal goals or energy no longer align with ownership.Financial or succession
A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Video Marketing That Works
Video isn’t the future anymore—it’s the present, and it’s knocking loudly on the doors of small businesses everywhere. What used to be the domain of glossy corporate campaigns is now accessible with a smartphone, a few editing tools, and a clear purpose. For business owners juggling budgets, schedules, and customer demands, video might seem like one more task on a crowded list. But used wisely, it doesn’t just check a box—it builds trust, expands reach, and breathes personality into a brand that words
