People
Richard Klena is the new general manager in Washington for Frontier Communications. Klena, a senior vice president for Frontier, will lead more than 1,100 employees. Before joining Frontier, Klena was a chairman and co-founder of Microdiffusion. He has a master’s degree in busin
ess administration from Southern Methodist University.
Jack Sparacio is the new chief operating officer of Bothell’s SonoSite Inc. and Matthew Damron is the new chief marketing officer. The company said the new appointments are keyed to company goals for the next three years of 15 percent compounded revenue growth and 20 percent operating margins. Sparacio has 30 years in the health care industry. Damron joins the company from TBWA/Chiat/Day, a communications agency that has worked for major clients around the world.
Ruth Ann Simpson, a banquet server at Lynnwood Convention Center, has been selected employee of the quarter for her eye for detail, a positive attitude and good relationships with coworkers and guests.
Rebecca Lopez and Maria Bernal, members of Everett North Team 3 of The Maids of Everett, were recognized as the 2010 National Team of the Year at the franchise’s national convention recently in Nebraska. They said they were motivated by customer satisfaction. The team received a day of pampering, a plaque and a cash award.
Samantha Gassaway has joined the Marysville home loan center for HomeStreet Bank at 1238 State Ave.
Business news
The state Department of Revenue will close its Everett field office Aug. 26 and open a Bothell office for taxpayer assistance Aug. 30 to reduce operating costs. The Bothell office is at 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 101, and had previously not been open to the public. Its hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the phone number is 425-984-6400.
Everett Community College’s Corporate and Continuing Education Center is now a Microsoft IT Academy designed to use the latest Microsoft software for Microsoft E-Learning courses. The college will hold a free information session on computer courses and programs from 5 to 6 p.m. July 25 at the center, 2333 Seaway Blvd., Everett. Or you can call 425-267-0150 or visit www.everettcc.edu/ccec.
Mukilteo’s Dillon Works has completed a design and fabrication for Dylan’s Candy Bar, a New York City cafe featuring giant cupcake banquettes and gumball-inspired tables.
Bothell’s SonoSite Inc. will report its quarterly financial results after the market closes July 25. The company, which provides portable ultrasound equipment, will hold a conference call at 1:30 p.m. that can be accessed on the Internet at www.sonosite.com.
Washington Banking Co., the holding company for Whidbey Island Bank, will announce quarterly results at the market close July 28. If will host a conference call on the results at 10 a.m. July 29 that will be available at www.wibank.com.
Here’s the schedule for July for ship visits at the Port of Everett: Tuesday, Rainier, operated by Westwood; Wednesday, San Amerigo, Westwood; July 19, Cascade, Westwood; July 20, Millennium Falcon, Eastern Car Liner; July 24, Kurt Paul, Fesco; July 26, Victoria, Westwood; July 31, Millennium Falcon, Eastern Car Liner.
Events
Downtown merchants in Snohomish will offer a Wine Stroll tasting event Aug. 13 and again on Sept. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is $8. for information or tickets, visit www.HistoricDowntownSnohomish.org.
The Port of Everett commission will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Blue Heron conference room at 1205 Craftsman Way. Commissioners will discuss redistricting, setting sustainable goals and insurance and receive reports on operations, properties and projects.
Monroe Chamber of Commerce members will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Rock Church, 16891 146th St. SE, to hear consultant Larry Ransom talk about increasing business sales and production. Call 360-794-5488.
Roger Stark, a health care policy analyst for the Washington Policy Center, will be the main speaker at the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce meeting at 11 a.m. July 19 at the Faith Assembly Church, 1220 22nd St., in Snohomish. Call 360-568-2526 to RSVP.
John L. Scott Real Estate Lake Stevens is hosting a free Washington State Housing Finance Commission workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 23 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Curriculum instructors Paul Armstrong and Wendi Hale show home buyers how to proceed in today’s market and how to apply for first time buyer federal tax credits. Call for seating reservations: 360-217-1009.
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