Biz bits
Published 10:09 pm Sunday, August 23, 2009
People
Three Snohomish County lawyers were elected to the Board of Governors for the Washington State Association for Justice: Scott Carness with the Donchez Law Firm in Edmonds; Dominic Bacetich, who is working as a sole practitioner in Everett; and John Budlong with the law offices of John Budlong in Edmonds.
Events
The YWCA’s Pathways to Work workshop helps people who need to re-enter the work force because of divorce, separation, death or disability of a spouse or loss of welfare. The next workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16-29 in Arlington. For more information, call 425-258-2766 or e-mail email bpatrykus@ywcaworks.org.
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce will launch its “buy local” awareness campaign with an event from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday in the Tulalip Casino’s Canoes Cabaret Room. A panel will discuss the benefits of buying local. The event is sponsored by Sunnyside Adult Family Home in Marysville. Cost is $23, $28 at the door. More info: Kimberlie@ marysvilletulalipchamber.com.
The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau will discuss the state’s tourism marketing initiatives and opportunities from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 8 during its quarterly forum at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost is $30. Call 425-348-5802 for information or reservations.
Awards
Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. in Monroe named Creative Cabinet Designs of Yakima its Dealer of the Year for 2008, and Coaster Construction of Cannon Beach, Ore., its New Dealer of the Year for 2008.
Send news and color photos to Mike Benbow, Business editor, The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206 or to economy@heraldnet.com.
