Content from the October issue of InBusiness for the Lower Columbia, a monthly business magazine published by The Daily News, now is available at tdn.com. This month's cover story takes a look at alternative energy options and their impact on our regional economy.

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October articles and columns:

Potential Power: Which renewable energy options are best for our economy?

Cowlitz PUD was early to the party in the region when it came to wind energy, and now the pioneering utility is plotting its next step in generating renewable energy. (READ MORE)

Spotlight: Pie@trios cooks up slice of history

When Mitch Kolln goes to work each day, he’s walking in the footsteps his father made some 40 years ago. His father once ruled the kitchen of the community pizzeria at 614 Commerce Ave. Today, it’s Kolln’s turn. (READ MORE)

Column: Put your business to work in the community

One of the advantages of doing business in Cowlitz County is the opportunity to use your business to do something good for local friends and neighbors. It’s all about community involvement, and it can help your business as much as it helps others. (READ MORE)

Column: Business owners may need to do some extra paperwork

Washington’s underground economy is feeling the squeeze. And some above-board businesses that buy tax-free wholesale goods may feel it too, at least for a while. This spring, lawmakers approved changes in the state’s reseller permit program designed to cut down the amount of money lost to sales tax misuse. (READ MORE)

Business Happenings: Openings, Moves, Economic News

Business Achievements: Awards, Promotions and Retirements

If you have more local economic information or any regional business news, e-mail InBusiness writer Erik Olson at erik.olson@tdn.com

Subscriptions to the print edition of InBusiness for the Lower Columbia are available at a cost of $18 per year by calling 577-2571.