Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Skeeter Barnes

(994 posts)
4. They have driven industry giant Mt. Baker Vapor from WA to AZ.
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 06:19 PM
Jun 2015

Sorry to necro such an old thread but had no idea where else to put this. The title is perfect.

[quote]Due to Legislative Pressure, Mt Baker Vapor is Relocating to Arizona
02 Jun, 2015 5 comments
It is with some sadness but also great excitement that we would like to announce the relocation of Mt. Baker Vapor from our birthplace of Bellingham, WA to a new home in Mesa, AZ. We are hoping to be fully operational at this new facility by Fall 2015. During this process we will strive to have zero downtime or interruptions to the normal ordering process at mtbakervapor.com.

While we love Washington and are thankful for the opportunity it has afforded us to grow this wonderful business, legislative pressure from Washington State has made it clear that they no longer offer a suitable environment for a growing business in the vaping industry. The Governor is currently sponsoring two bills (HB 1645 and HB 2211) that look to, among other things, ban online sales and impose enormous taxes on the sale of vapor products. You can find our previous coverage of the proposed vaping laws here.

These bills are a clear existential threat to our business. While they have not yet been passed, we cannot continue effective operations with the constant threat they present hanging over our head. Even if the bills did fail, Governor Inslee has another year left in office and has made it clear he will continue tormenting our industry. This situation, coupled with the potential that Mesa and the State of Arizona hold for allowing us to expand our manufacturing facilities, tap new markets, and diversify our business ventures, make this relocation a necessary endeavor.[/quote]

- See more at: http://blog.mtbakervapor.com/due-to-legislative-pressure-mt-baker-vapor-is-relocating-to-arizona/#sthash.SvE4m2OW.dpuf

edit:

I'm over four months smoke free thanks to vaping. Smoked for 26 years and was up to 2 PAD the last five or so. Vaping has changed my life for the better. My cough is gone and I feel better and save almost $300 instead of smoking. Why do Democrats want to destroy it? Shit like they are pulling in WA will not help them get elected.

Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Smoking Cessation»Really sick of Democrats ...»Reply #4