Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for a free BBJ subscription?
Any business in Bellingham that has a store front is qualified for a free subscription. We ask businesses to please limit these free subscriptions to one per office.
Why do you need my signature?
The post office requires that we get signatures for each free subscription that we give out to businesses. The idea is that everyone who gets the paper actually wants the paper, and we need to prove that to the post office. Therefore, every three years we must get a signature from you to renew your free subscription.
How much does it cost if I want to get the paper at home, or at an office outside the county?
Our paid subscriptions cost $24 for a year or $35 for two years for inside the county; $28 per year for Washington state counties other than Whatcom; and $48 per year for outside the state.
Why do you print bankruptcies, real estate sales,
tax liens, etc.?
All of the information in our Fresh Business and Top Properties sections are obtained from public sources such as the county assessors office, the city of Bellingham, or county or state courts. It is The Bellingham Business Journal's policy to report matters of interest to the community that are included in public records.
How do I request the removal of or a change to my public record data?
It is The Bellingham Business Journal's policy to report matters of interest to the community that are included in public records, including the information contained in Top Properties.
The Bellingham Business Journal will withhold data from publication for compelling reasons, such as personal safety. If you feel you have a compelling reason for the removal of your data, e-mail editor@thebellinghambusinessjournal.com.
How do I submit a press release?
We accept press releases through both email and postal mail. Please email press releases to editor@thebellinghambusinessjournal.com. Mail can be addressed to The Bellingham Business Journal, 1321 King St. Suite 4, Bellingham, WA 98229.
I sent you a press release. Why didn't it get into
the paper?
The Bellingham Business Journal receives dozens of press releases every day. We print press releases based on whether or not they contain newsworthy information for our readers. Newsworthy press releases often include information about businesses opening, closing, moving, adding personnel, changing names or expanding, as examples. While we read each and every press release sent our way, our limited space in the newspaper prevents us from printing every local press release sent to us. The paper generally does not write about businesses or events outside of the county unless it has a local impact. The paper also generally does not report on new products or services offered by a business.
Although we are unable to print every release, many items that do not make it into our "Buzz" section are put onto our website after publication.
When are your deadlines?
The Bellingham Business Journal publishes on the first Monday of every month. Press release information is due the 15th of the month prior to publication. Advertising deadline is two weeks before publication date.
What format should artwork be sent in?
Camera ready art can be sent in JPEG, TIF, EPS and PDF format. Color ads should all be process color — PMS colors need to be converted to process. Grayscale ads should only contain a black channel, not a CMYK build. Please embed all fonts if sending a PDF. If sending an EPS file, please convert all type to outlines and embed all graphics.
We also have a graphic artist available to create your ad for no additional charge.
Please download our media kit for more information or contact Sarah Drues or Galen Emanuele at 647-8805.
Where can I buy a copy of the Bellingham Business Journal?
The Bellingham Business Journal is sold at the following locations:
Fred Meyer on Lakeway, Fred Meyer on Bakerview, Sehome Haggen, Ferndale Haggen, Southside News, Village Books, International News Stand, Community Food Coop, Meridian Haggen, Barnes and Noble, Barkley Haggen, Ferndale Haggen, and the Bellingham Business Journal office on King Street.