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Business FYI PeopleJeanne Lyon has joined Intermec Inc. as vice president of human resources, replacing Sue Taylor, who will be leaving the company to pursue personal interests. Lyon previously served as senior vice president of human resources for Roche's Palo Alto Research and Development Center, and filled human resources positions KLA-Tencor and Cisco Systems. Business news OutBack Power Systems Inc., an Arlington-based manufacturer of power electronics products for renewable energy applications, has introduced a new, renewable energy grid-tie system with battery back-up for residential and light commercial applications for customers who want to sell power back to the grid and have the ability to produce and maintain power during a utility power outage. The company's Smart Renewable Energy Solution offers homeowners and small businesses a solution that allows installers to easily sell and install a solar-powered grid-tied system that also provides battery back-up and continuous power. For more information, go to www.outbackpower.com. NorthWest Staffing Solutions Inc. has joined the National Women Owned Businesses, and looks forward to forming partnerships with companies and government offices that follow certification requirements for their vendors. NorthWest Staffing Solutions is located at 111 SE Everett Mall Way, Building C, Everett. For more information, call 425-347-1008 or e-mail Dianed@ northweststaffing.com. Fluke Corporation, a global leader in hand-held electronic test and measurement technology, has unveiled the Fluke Challenge, an interactive video game set in an imaginary industrial workplace to demonstrate how Fluke thermal imaging technology helps solve system maintenance problems. To try the game, go to www.Flukechallenge.com. Haley's Bar & Grill has opened at 1712 Hewitt Ave., Everett, the former site of Jimmy Z's. Red Robin has opened its 35th Washington outlet at 21215 Bothell-Everett Highway. During its first week in business, the restaurant donated 50 cents from every burger sold to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Some of the best direct-sale businesses in the Seattle area can help you get your holiday shopping done early from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Businesses set to participate include Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tupperware, Cookie Lee jewelry, Party Lite, Pampered Chef, Beijo Bags, Wine and Designer Jeans. For more information, call at 425-984-4120 or e-mail karen_jamison@marykay.com. New business Jaclyn Mitchell and Jessica Taylor have opened Sweet Peas Boutique at Frontier Village in Lake Stevens. Sweet Peas carries unique gift items for any occasion. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The store is located at 9433 Fourth St. NE, Ste. 103. Call 425-212-9303 for more information. Former U.S. Master Chief Navy Counselor Carlis Womack has opened a Little Caesar's pizza shop, at 1824 224th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Womack benefited from the franchise's veterans' program, which gives honorably discharged veterans up to $68,000 toward a franchise. Meetings Learn what industry experts have to say about the challenges we all face in meeting the demands of a more energy-intensive future. "The Future of Energy" is the topic of a Snohomish County Economic Development Council executive-level overview of how the energy market will affect your business. The EDC's quarterly breakfast meeting is 7 to 9 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Cost is $35 or $350 for a table of 10. Registration deadline is Oct. 28. To register, go to www.snoedc.org and click on News & Events. For more information, call Tina Stryker at 425-248-4218 or e-mail tstryker@snoedc.org. The Washington School Information Processing Cooperative board of directors meeting is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 27 its headquarters, 2121 W. Casino Road, Everett. Business fairs Home-based businesses will be a focus at the Puget Sound Home-Based Business Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. Admission is free. For a list of participating companies, go to www.pshomebasedbusiness.com. Honors The Anchorage Inn B&B of Coupeville on Whidbey Island was selected as a "Best of the West" winner in the fourth annual Best of Bedand Breakfast.com awards. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 50,000 independent reviews submitted to the organization, a leading online B&B directory and reservation network. For reservations, call 877-230-1313 or go to www.anchorage-inn.com. Send 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. |
- Sorry, Hawkeye; M*A*S*H gets bowled over
- Former Whidbey student shot
- County archive software paid for but waiting for set-up
- Ruling expected on Sultan beating statement
- ‘Roadkill’ caucus seeks a voice for centrist Democrats
- Police seek witnesses in two accidents
- PAWS calls out for critter care-givers
- Boeing has a busy test schedule
- Ex-Boeing engineer jailed for espionage
- Morning mystery: What happened to House Bill 3181?
- Lynnwood sets height limit on grass: 8 inches
(10) - State Senate votes to toss I-960's tax-raising hurdle (9)
- School levies in Snohomish County all passing, Marysville bond failing (6)
- A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood (4)
- County archive software paid for but waiting for set-up (3)
- Vote on school levies by Tuesday (3)
- Two suspects sought in Everett shooting that injured two (3)
- Lynnwood makes law against too tall lawns (3)
- Schools do well in levy elections (2)
- Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last (2)
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