Business FYI

Published 7:18 pm Friday, January 23, 2009

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Dr. Al Fisk has been promoted to chief medical officer at The Everett Clinic. Fisk has served as the clinic’s medical director for the past nine years. As medical chief, he will have administrative responsibility for monitoring and ensuring the safety and quality of patient care. Fisk joined The Everett Clinic in 1986 as a primary care internist and became the medical director in January 2000. He has a master’s degree in medical management from Tulane University and a medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Rick Jones has been appointed senior vice president, solutions, at Crane Aerospace &Electronics, a segment of Crane Co. In this role, he will be responsible for business development, engineering, program management, product support and engineering tools and processes for all aerospace group solutions. Jones joined the company in 1984 as a market analyst for ELDEC, one of the companies that currently comprise Crane Aerospace &Electronics, and most recently served as vice president of the sensing and utility systems business for the aerospace group.

Lawyers Jeanine Vhan and Kim Dean have joined the Everett firm of O’Loane Nunn Law Group. Vhan has eight years of experience in family law. Dean recently graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law. The new additions will help the firm incorporate collaborative dispute resolution techniques to its practice of matrimonial and family law.

Autumn Waite is the new public information officer and public educator for Snohomish County Fire District 7. She is responsible for maintaining the agency’s education programs and for working with the community and the media.

James Kellett, a financial adviser in Everett for Edward Jones, has been appointed to the firm’s grass-roots legislative task force. The group is intended to voice the concerns of individual investors to local, state and national lawmakers. Kellett, who has worked for the company in the Everett area since 1994, will travel to Olympia and the Washington, D.C., in his role on the task force.

Special events

Marysville Mayor Dennis Kendall will present his 2009 state of the city address during the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours networking meeting, 7 to 9 a.m. Friday at the Tulalip Casino. Cost is $23 for pre-registered guests, or $28. RSVP by calling 360-659-7700 or e-mail to Billw@marysville tulalipchamber.com.

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will be the featured speaker for an Everett Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast event, 7 to 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. Reardon will present his state of the county address, and the public is invited to join business and community leaders for a look at the challenges and opportunities in store for the county in 2009. Cost is $30 for Chamber members if paid by Tuesday, or $35; and $50 for nonmembers. For more information, call 425-257-3222, ext. 0, e-mail info@everett chamber.com or go to www.everettchamber.com.

A hedge fund manager and an economist will be featured Tuesday on “Getting Your Dough to Rise,” the monthly personal finance show on KSER 90.7 FM, Snohomish County’s public radio station. The hourly show begins at 6 p.m. with host Chuck Noel. Economist James McCusker, a Herald columnist, and Matt Rudolf of Seattle’s Summit Capital Management, will review 2008 and look ahead at 2009.

The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce’s next networking social hour is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Luca’s Italian Restaurant, 430 91st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens, Plan to stop by after work and relax while making some new business contacts. For more information, call 425-334-0443 or e-mail info@lschamber.org.

2009 Chamber Day is set for 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, when members of state chambers of commerce gather in Olympia to meet in person with state legislators and government leaders. By joining forces, chambers help ensure their members’ concerns are heard. Cost is $60 for transportation and lunch, $35 for transportation only or $25 for lunch only. Registration deadline is Feb. 6. For more information, call 425-257-3222, ext. 0, e-mail Patrick Pierce at Patrick@everettchamber.com or go to www.everettchamber.com.

Snohomish County Councilman John Koster’s next Business Roundtable, 7 to 9 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Monte Cristo in Everett, features speaker Bob Williams, founder and president of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation. Williams’ topic will be “The Root Causes of Our Economic Dilemma and How We Can Get Out of This Crisis.” For more information, call Cindy Brengman at 425-397-7799 or email kosterbrt@comcast.net.

The Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center’s Alliance 2009 Opportunities for Small Business Conference, will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18 at the Americraft Showplex Exhibition &Conference Center in the Puyallup Fair &Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Alliance 2009 is lead by the Washington State PTAC with the support of federal agencies and state offices. This is a partnership to provide a single, multi-agency networking and procurement training opportunity for all small businesses. Cost is $85 by Feb. 28, or $100. Registration of exhibitors is $400. For more information, go to www.washingtonptac.org/alliance2009/.

Business news

Everett Afternoon LeTIP, a local business networking group, has openings for the following positions: plumber, hairdresser, personal banker and auto mechanic. Join the group and bring 50 business cards to hand out during a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the meeting room at Shawn O’Donnell’s Restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Call 425-359-6620 for more information.

The Swedish Cancer Institute’s Mobile Mammography Program recently received a $100,000 grant from the Breast Cancer Prevention Fund to help increase access to breast-health technology and expertise for underserved women in hard-to-serve areas of Western Washington. The Breast Cancer Prevention Fund was founded in 2004 in response to the need for affordable mammograms for women in Washington state. Jim Paton, a retired Everett business owner, is executive director of the Fund.

Classes, workshops

Steve Anderson, an executive vice president with Waddell &Reed, will talk about current investment environment, from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Anderson will cover periods in history that had similar volatility and how investors might best approach the future. The seminar is free to public. For more information, call James Jenkins at 425-774-9053, ext. 122 or e-mail jjenkins@wradvisors.com.

The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce has scheduled another QuickBooks training seminar, 4 to 9 p.m. (with a one-hour dinner break) Feb. 19 and 26. The class will be held at the Highway 9 Casino, 22 95th Drive NE, Lake Stevens. The cost is $10 per session ($20 total) for chamber members and $50 per session ($100 total) for nonmembers. Registration deadline is Feb. 10. The cost includes a student manual provided in Word format on a CD. Printed manuals can be purchased for an extra cost of $10, but must be ordered in advance. For more information or to register, call 425-334-0433, e-mail info@lschamber.org, or register and make payments online at www.LSchamber.org.

Tax help

United Way of Snohomish County is expanding its free tax preparation and electronic filing services to help more low-income individuals and families claim tax refunds and credits. United Way free tax preparation sites opened Jan. 22. Trained and certified volunteers will be on hand to complete basic income tax returns through April 15. Electronic filing means any refunds an individual or family is owed come back much more quickly, usually within 10 business days. No appointment is necessary. Here are the sites and times: Cedar Valley Community School, 19200 56th Ave. W., Lynnwood, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; North Middle School, 2514 Rainier Ave., Everett, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; and South Everett Foursquare Church, 206 E. Casino Road, Everett, 3 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Benefits and credit counselors will be available on site. Tax clients need to bring valid picture ID, W-2 forms and 1099s showing all income, a Social Security card or individual taxpayer identification number for you, your spouse, children and other dependents; bank account information for a direct deposit or tax return and a copy of a valid check (a bank account is not needed to get a refund).

Careers

High school and middle school-aged girls can learn about career opportunities in technology as the Centers of Excellence in manufacturing at two local colleges sponsor a Mother-Daughter Technology, Engineering and Aptitude event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The free mother-daughter technology day, which includes lunch, will include hands-on activities led by professional engineer Celeste Baine. Register online www.the-mpdc.com/mother_daughter_tea. For more information, call Mary Kaye Bredeson at 425-267-5731, e-mail mbredeso@edcc.edu, or call Ann Avary at 360-679-5356 or e-mail ann.avary@skagit.edu. Teachers bringing students to the event may earn clock hours.

Honors

Lee Woodard was recently recognized by Farmers Insurance Group for 35 years of service. Woodard, a native of Everett and a 1962 graduate of Everett High School, handles most lines of insurance including auto, homeowners, renters, life and business coverage. Woodard’s agency is located in the Evergreen Professional Center, 6320 Evergreen Way, Suite 205, Everett. For more information, call 425 212-4890 or go to www.thewoodardagency.com.

Haggen Market Street Catering received the best in show award for the fourth consecutive year at the Northwest Bridal Showcase, presented Jan. 17 and 18 at Everett’s Comcast Arena. Haggen’s booth was judged the best by a vote of the 83 vendors at the show. The tasting menu was inspired by executive chef Bryan Weener and prepared by sous chef Llodia Guerra. Wedding cake designs were presented by Karen Dragutin and Raven Britt, floral arrangements by Amy Risen and event decor by event planner Tina Gisvold. For more information about catering, go to www.marketstreetcatering.com or Market Street Catering kiosks inside Haggen stores or call 866-912-2233.

Good deeds

Verizon is providing $50,000 in grants to help people who have been affected by recent storms and flooding. The Verizon Foundation is donating $25,000 to the American Red Cross chapter of Snohomish County and $25,000 to the Salvation Army in Everett. For more information on the foundation, go to www.verizon.com/foundation.

NW Plus Credit Union branches teamed up to raise more than $1,600 for the US Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

Send news and 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.