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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Mike Benbow, Business Editor benbow@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, August 18, 2008 Business FYI People Larry Byers, director of technical services for Everett's Puget Sound Kidney Centers, is the new president for the Rotary Club of Everett. Byers, a Rotary member since 1996, will lead the club's 200 members through June 2009. The organization provides community and international service. Byers, the club's Rotarian of the Year in 2003-2004, has held several leadership positions for the organization. He lives in Mukilteo. Wayne M. Gergland has been hired as vice president of sales, U.S., for Fluke Networks of Everett. He joins Fluke with more than 20 years of experience in the technology sector. John Baker, a member of the U.S. Navy formerly of Edmonds, has been promoted to senior executive, service grade one. He is a director of fleet and family readiness who described his job as providing sailors with a place to sleep, eat or play. Victor Kloch of Everett has been recognized by Allstate Insurance Co. for five years of service. Kloch sells auto, property, commercial and life insurance at his agency at 12911 Eighth Ave. W., Everett. Snohomish County members of the Washington Finance Officers Association who recently received a professional finance officer designation for professional service and for continuing education are: Sandy Langdon, Marysville finance officer; Dan Clements, Edmonds administrative services director; Mick Horton, Mountlake Terrace treasurer; Gloria Kountz, Snohomish Health District accounting manager; Donja Springer, Mountlake Terrace finance director; Gordon Larson, Everett project coordinator; Marilou Moore and Shaun Bridge, Everett financial analysts; E. Mary Lamb, Everett accountant; Steven Torrence, Snohomish County fiscal analyst; Kris Wallace, Arlington staff accountant; Jeanie Daigneault, Everett accounting technician; Angie Baird, SNOPAC 911 finance manager; Stephanie Jensen, SNOPAC 911 finance assistant; and Debbie Strotz, Arlington finance technician. Business news Seattle-based Taco Del Mar has announced a joint venture with Trellis Earth to provide more progressive packaging. The program will focus on utensils, carryout bags, plates and garbage bags. Trellis products are made of a resin composed of corn and vegetable starch and are described as biodegradable in landfills. Neah Power Systems Inc. of Bothell has announced it has developed a strategic partnership with IceMOS to produce the starting material that acts as electrodes for Neah's proprietary fuel cells. The IceMOS material is a critical step in the Neah's manufacturing process as it develops fuel cells intended for military and industrial use. Meetings Roger Brooks, a branding expert and author of the book "Your Town: A Destination" will be the keynote speaker at the quarterly forum for the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Brooks has worked with many communities and regions in developing community branding and promoting downtowns and tourism. Cost is $30, lunch included. Call 425-348-5802 by Sept. 3. Business expansions Labor Systems of Lynnwood, a labor, personnel and hospitality firm, has expanded its services into the Seattle metro area under the name Labor Systems Personnel Services. It will help with staffing in the administrative, clerical, hospitality, maintenance, warehouse and light industrial areas. It can be reached at 425-745-3300. Scuttlebutt Brewing Co. of Everett has added more serving space, a merchandise room and additional parking to its waterfront restaurant on W. Marine View Drive. The brew pub, which moved its brewing facility to a new location in Everett, has turned the old space into a serving room for group events with space to display T-shirts, ball caps, coasters, taps and other items featuring its beer. More parking has been added to the rear of the restaurant. Classes An employment support class called Pathways to Work will be offered from the Pathways for Women program of the YWCA. The free class will offered from Sept. 10-23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The program focuses on translating life experiences into work skills, building self-esteem, learning where to get training and how to get a job. For more information, call 425-258-2766, ext. 226, or e-mail cfisher@ywcaworks.org. Learning how to raise your own meat animals and dairy products will be a program offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays from Sept. 17 through Dec. 10 by the livestock advisor of the Washington State University extension center. The classes will be at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave., Everett. Described as a Livestock 101 program, the course will provide practical skills in livestock management and troubleshooting as well as water quality and nutrient management. The cost is $125 for the 10-week course. Apply no later than Sept. 10 to Joan DeVries at 360-428-4279, ext. 240. A small business development program to help people compete for government contracts is expanding to from Seattle to Snohomish County on Sept. 11. Officials from agencies sponsoring the program will be available to talk about the free classes, which include topics such as human resources, project management, marketing, licensing and Quickbooks. The Everett meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Corporate I-5 Quadrant Building in the WDC boardroom, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 217, Everett. Continuing education classes in Everett for electrical workers include: Wiring, Sept. 6, cost $125; RCW-WAC and low voltage, Sept. 20, $135; and NEC update, Sept. 27, $125. For electrical trainees, it's Intro to NEC and RCW-WAC for HVAC, Sept. 6 and 27, $130. Plumbing classes include Plumbing Code Update, Sept. 20, $135. Call 425-454-2482 for registrations and locations. Kudos The state Department of Revenue has received a good report from the state auditor for its debt collections, revenue officials said. The agency state it was lauded for employing "best practices" and adding additional efforts to contribute to its success in debt collection. Good deeds Homestreet Bank of Mountlake Terrace recently presented $10,000 to Senior Services of Snohomish County for its minor home repair program that is designed to reduce accidents and support independent living for seniors. Send your Business FYI news and color photos to Mike Benbow, Business editor, The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, fax to 425-339-3435 or e-mail to economy@heraldnet.com.

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