Briefs: New president for Rotary Club of Mill Creek

New president for Rotary Club of Mill Creek

Becky Porter has taken over as the new president of the Rotary Club of Mill Creek. Former president Jeff Brennan’s successful term ended in June. Under Brennan’s guidance, the last year featured increased membership and community involvement for the service organization. To learn more about Rotary Club of Mill Creek, see www.millcreekrotary.org.

Yogurt shop wins top honors two years in a row in Lynnwood

For the second year in a row, Cool Bliss Frozen Yogurt and Crêpes has been selected for the Best Businesses of Lynnwood Award in the Ice Cream &Frozen Yogurt category by the Best Businesses of Lynnwood Award Program. Cool Bliss Frozen Yogurt and Crepes is a self-serve frozen yogurt bar owned by entrepreneur Binh Herdrick.

Professor, financial advisors on KSER

The next edition of Getting Your Dough To Rise, KSER 90.7 FM and KXIR 89.9 FM’s monthly personal finance show, is from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Host Chuck Noel is joined by University of Chicago professor Richard Thaler, vice president of National Foundation for Credit Counseling Bruce McClary, and Kurt Wanner of Crosswind Advisors in Bothell.

Gordon Ramsey’s Hotel Hell is looking for hotels that need makeovers

FOX’s hit show Hotel Hell featuring Gordon Ramsay is looking for hotels, motels or inns that need a makeover. If you are an owner, an employee or if you simply know of an establishment that needs help – even if they don’t realize it – please apply at www.hotelhellcasting.com. Inquiries can also be made by phone to 323-580-6324.

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