Briefs: Workforce Snohomish receives nearly $500,000 grant

Workforce Snohomish receives nearly $500,000 grant

Workforce Snohomish announced that it has received a $476,776 grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development program for the Puget Sound Region Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. The initiative brings together eight regional organizations in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties to develop comprehensive career training, including mechanical and technical skills, and resume building for targeted outreach groups.

Marysville Tulalip chamber hosts Business After Hours event

The Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at The Living Room Coffee House, 1212 State Ave., Suite D, Marysville. Topics include the new Leadership Book Club. Please RSVP so organizers have a refreshment headcount. Call Kim or Brandon at 360-658-8646.

Apply for tourism grants in Edmonds

The City of Edmonds Arts Commission is accepting applications from local arts and culture nonprofit organizations for a second round of the 2016 Tourism Promotion Awards program for programs or events scheduled for next year. Applications are due by Sept. 28. Application forms are available on the City website at www.edmondsartscommission.org or by emailing laurie.rose@edmondswa.gov

Learn about Economic Alliance Snohomish County at seminar

A new Economic Alliance Snohomish County Introductory Seminar teaches new and renewing investors what EASC is, how it partners with investors to act as a catalyst for economic vitality in Snohomish County and how to take advantage of the benefits of membership. The seminar is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at the EASC boardroom. Please RSVP for this free seminar.

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