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Bellingham Fun: Meet Our Ski to Sea Team 2019
We are so proud of our Plain and Simple Box team. Last year, many of these young athletes were high school seniors, and we were so excited to catch up with them and learn what they’ve been up to the past year.
Ross Black named Washington’s Small Business Person of the Year
Congratulations, Ross, for winning Washington’s Small Business Person of the Year Award! Read about his journey and what to expect at the National Small Business Week 2019.
All About Containers: How are Shipping Containers Made?
Since their inception, shipping containers have transformed the shipping industry. These uniform boxes travel around the world, able to easily transport from trucks to trains to ships. The revolutionary design was inspired, but what makes shipping containers so...
How to Get Involved in Your Community
We don't get shy talking about our activities in the communities where Simple Box has locations. We love being active members in the community because we believe people matter more than things. We've seen that by working together we can do a lot of good, and there is...
Getting to Know You: Simple Box’s Experience at the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show
At the beginning of March, we had the unending pleasure of participating as a vendor at the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show. For three full days, we had a blast talking to attendees, getting to show off our 8’ x 10’ exhibition box, and–perhaps the most exciting part–we gave away tons of coupons, Simple Box coffee mugs (with coffee inside), and more!
Where in the World is Simple Box? 4 Events We’ll Attend in March 2019
It’s no secret that, here at Simple Box, we love to be involved in our communities. Beyond our charity work, we try to remain as active as possible in local shows and events. This March, we will be super busy at conferences every week! We’re so excited to be a part of...
5 Reasons Why You Need a Modified Shipping Container on Your Construction Site
If you’re in the construction businesses in the Pacific Northwest, you understand how frustrating our winters can be. The constant rain leads to mud and muck on the construction site while the wet air seems to seep into your bones. If it snows, the damp slush only...
All About Containers: A History of Shipping Containers
Today, shipping containers contribute most of what makes the transportation of goods possible. 90% of global trade occurs over sea by around 700 million containers every year. With such a huge impact on the entire world, it’s hard to believe that shipping containers...
Moving in the Northwest: 6 Tips for Moving During the Winter Months
Nobody relishes moving during the winter, but it doesn’t have to be such a bummer. Here are some tips to help your winter move go smoothly.
All About Containers: 4 Creative Ways People Use Shipping Containers
People’s creativity always amazes us, especially when it comes to storage containers. It’s no secret that we love all that shipping containers accomplish, but even our container-savvy minds get blown by all of the ways we use storage containers. Reusing shipping...