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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Diane Enberg Jurgens (click to enlarge) David McMullen (click to enlarge) Lisa Benedict (click to enlarge) Con Foss   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Mike Benbow, Business Editor benbow@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, June 23, 2008 Business FYI People Diane Enberg Jurgens, a former Snohomish County resident, has been promoted to chief information officer -- Asia Pacific for General Motors Corp. She previously held that position in China and was recently assigned to the larger region. Lisa Benedict has been hired by Creative Workspace to manage the firm's location in Lynnwood. The four-story building has 180 small offices for entrepreneurs, plus ground- floor retail. Longtime Harmsen & Associates Inc. employee David McMullen passed away June 13. Since 1998, McMullen served a number of roles at the company, including positions as civil engineer, construction administrator, project manager and specifications writer. Prior to that, he worked as a project manager and engineer for Boeing in its commercial airplane and defense and aerospace divisions. McMullen worked in Island, Snohomish and King counties on projects for many local cities, public utility districts, school districts and private clients involving civil design and construction as project manager. George Sechler has been named laboratory supervisor in Professional Service Industries' Mountlake Terrace office. Sechler has more than 10 years of experience and has worked in Thailand, Egypt and Qatar. PSI is a leading independent engineering and testing firm and one of the largest consulting engineering firms in North America, with approximately $250 million in annual revenues. Laurie Grow has been named lead instructor at EquiFriends, a therapeutic horseback riding facility in Snohomish. Grow has been an instructor with EquiFriends for four years and is a certified North American Riding for the Handicapped Association instructor. Grow has a bachelor's degree in therapeutic horsemanship from St. Andrews College in North Carolina. Also, Tiffany Hudson has been named human resources coordinator and will continue in her position as instructor intern while pursuing her NAHRA certificate. Special events Learn to view horses from the farrier's point of view as WSU Snohomish County Extension's Farmer-to-Farmer Series visits Mission Farrier School in Snohomish at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Learn when to call a farrier, when to call a vet and what hoof maintenance procedures you can do yourself. In addition, you'll learn how the school's owners manage mud and waste and find out what it took for them to build a successful horse farm and farrier school. Cost is $15 per person and registration is required. Space is limited. Download the registration form at www.snohomish.wsu.edu/ag/workshops/registrationform.pdf and mail back along with your check. For more information, call Karie Christensen at 425-338-2400, or e-mail klchristen@cahnrs.wsu.edu. Workshops, classes Construction Industry Training Council offers the following continuing education classes: Electrical continuing education -- NEC update, July 12, Everett, $125; Industrial first aid/AHA CPR, July 12, Everett, $65/$85; RCW/WAC and low voltage, July 26, Everett, $135. Electrical trainee -- basic classroom electrical training: Introduction to electrical theory, Saturday, Everett, $125; Introduction to the NEC and RCW/WAC rules, July 12, Everett, $125; Introduction to electrical theory, July 26, Burlington, $125. Plumbing -- Code update, July 12, Burlington, $135. Additional classes and registration information can be found at www.citcwa.org. For more information, call Sarah Lutterloh at 425-454-2482 or e-mail sarahl@citcwa.com. Business news NC Machinery has opened its newest facility in Monroe, located at 14597 169th Drive SE. The new branch supports NC's Caterpillar equipment and power systems customers throughout the Snohomish and north King county areas. With approximately 20,000 square feet, the facility includes 10 service bays, full parts, service, sales and rental support. Con Foss is the new branch manager. A grand opening is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11. For more information, call 800-562-4735 or go to www.ncmachinery.com. Sachi Fine Jewelry & Design in Snohomish is branching out into Snohomish Sportsman, an outdoor store focusing on fishing, camping, hunting, dog training and apparel. Sachi's merchandise in the sports store will include beginning quality to custom pieces that feature diamonds and exotic materials such as magnesium, titanium and carbon fiber. The Inn at Langley, located on Whidbey Island, has resumed its Thursday night dinners. This year, despite summer's absenteeism, chef Matt Costello has added Thursday night to his tasty repertoire. Known for sourcing ingredients local to the island, Costello's menus feature items such as local fiddlehead ferns, nettles and an abundance of wild seafood and local meats. Through Labor Day, dinner at The Inn at Langley will be served Thursday through Saturday with a six-course menu changing weekly for $85 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity). Meetings The Washington Society of CPAs, Snohomish County Chapter covers forensic accounting (CHSN02) when it meets from 7 to 9 a.m. July 8 at the Holiday Inn Everett, 3105 Pine St. Cost for the 1.0 credit class is $20. Register online at www.wscpa.org. For more information, call Deirdre Bryan at 425-303-3134 or e-mail deirdre.bryan@mossadams.com. Send news and color photos to Mike Benbow, Business editor, The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, by fax to 425-339-3435 or by e-mail to economy@heraldnet.com.

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