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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Barry Meyers (click to enlarge) Jeff Decker   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Mike Benbow, Business Editor benbow@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, February 23, 2009 Biz bits People Cascade Bank has promoted Carrie Natoli to assistant vice president. Natoli serves as the bank's treasury specialist and works out of the corporate office in downtown Everett. Natoli, an Arlington resident, has more than 20 years of experience in banking. She joined Cascade's loan department in 1988, then switched to the bank's finance and accounting department nine years ago. Dr. Mary Crawford of Everett has become the first female president of the 6,000-member American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Crawford is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center in Seattle and Providence General Medical Center in Everett. She has an office in Everett and provides surgical and non-surgical care to patients. She earned her podiatric medical degree from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, and is certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot/ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Barry Meyers, a certified elder law attorney who practices in Everett, served as chairman and moderator of a one-day continuing legal education class, "Elder Law Essentials," on Jan. 23 in Seattle. The class was co-sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association and its Elder Law Section. The nearly 200 attendees were challenged with various real-life issues, such as estate planning problems, disability and end of life issues, appropriateness of special needs trusts, Medicaid eligibility, guardianships, Social Security programs and ethical concerns. Meyers is one of nine certified elder law attorneys in Washington. D.A. Davidson & Co. has named two financial consultants from the company's Everett office to the company's honors clubs in recognition of their exceptional performance serving clients. Jeff Decker, senior vice president and financial consultant, and Doug McClure, vice president, financial consultant and certified financial planner professional, were honored. D.A. Davidson & Co. is the largest full-service investment firm based in the Northwest, with offices in 17 states. Events Snohomish Business Community will discuss a shop local campaign at 7 p.m. March 2 at Starbucks at Snohomish Station. For more information, contact Debbie Emge at 360-282-3197 or emge@ci.snohomish.wa.us. Edmonds Woodway Dental Care will provide free dentistry during its "Day of Caring," set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The clinic is located at 21810 76th Ave. W., Suite 102, in Edmonds. Dr. Michael Hrankowski of the clinic said treatment will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and will focus on procedures that can be accomplished in one appointment, such as cleanings, extractions and fillings. For more information, call 425-775.3446 or go to www.IMakeYouSmile.com. Western Washington University's Master of Business Administration Program will host an open house for prospective applicants at 6 p.m. Wednesday in room 441 of Parks Hall on the WWU campus. Reservations are not required. Maps and directions can be found at www.cbe.wwu.edu/mba. For more information, contact Tim Dunphy at 360-650-3898, mba@wwu.edu. The Snohomish County Young Professionals Network marks its 1st anniversary with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. March 5 at Chopstix, 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett, followed by Mario Kart and Guitar Hero tournaments at Next Level Video Games on Hewitt Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to be between the ages of 21 and 40. Admission for members of any Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce is $10. Admission for non-members is $20. For information, call 425-257-3222 extension 0, go to www.everettchamber.com or e-mail Info@everett chamber.com. A financial planner and an author will be the guests from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday on Getting Your Dough To Rise, the monthly personal finance show on KSER 90.7 FM, Snohomish County's public radio station. Joining host Chuck Noel will be Maureen Jones, a certified financial planner in Seattle, and Marcia Brixey of Silverdale, author of "The Money Therapist: A Women's Guide to Creating A Healthy Financial Life." "Innovation, Economics, and All That Jazz..." is the title of a talk to be given by Mike Schwenk, director of commercial partnerships at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, at 7:30 a.m. March 26 at the Everett Golf and Country Club. The session will be moderated by Sue Ambler, president and CEO of the Workforce Development Council. Registration deadline is March 18. The cost is $30 for Everett Area Chamber of Commerce members paid by March 18 ($35 after that date), $50 for non-members, or $300 for a reserved table of 10. info@everettchamber.com. Moves Everett Ear, Nose and Throat has moved from the building at Pacific Avenue and Colby Avenue it had occupied for 50 years. to a new office at 5929 Evergreen Way, Suite 200. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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