Biz Bits: People
Published 12:01 am Monday, October 3, 2011
People
Sterling Gurney, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will host a coffee club at 10 a.m. every first Thursday of the month at Edward Jones, 602 Second St., Suite C, Snohomish. Call Gurney at 360-563-1042.
Paula Townsell has been hired as a special projects cons
ultant by Brent Planning Solutions of Everett. She will be responsible for site environmental assessments, researching land use regulations and project permitting.
New business
Oven Monkey Bakery has opened its doors at 12420 20th St. NE in Lake Stevens. The bakery and cafe, own
ed by Lindsay Nesheim, is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Awards of Praise, which has sold trophies, plaques and other items in Snohomish County since 1982, has new ownership. Deborah and David Brummett have purchased the business at 2609 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.
To reach them, call 425-259-5288.
Coastal Farm & Ranch has opened a new store on Market Street in Mount Vernon in the former Walmart store. The store is one-third clothing, a third hardware, tools and automotive, and a third animal health, farm equipment, tack and feed.
Events
Everett Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technician School is hosting an information session on the airframe and powerplant mechanics program at 2:30 p.m., Oct. 13, at 9711 32nd Place W., Building C-80 at Paine Field in Everett. EvCC’s program is an eight-quarter, 2,040-hour program. Students will learn about 45 subjects and get hands-on experience with a variety of aircraft and helicopters. For more information, visit the program’s website www.everettcc.edu/aviation or call 425-388-9533.
The chief pilot of Boeing’s fourth test 787 will speak at a public event Oct. 12 in Mukilteo. Capt. Heather Ross will discuss “Women in Aviation” at the Future of Flight Aviation Center at 8415 Paine Field Blvd. Ross’s speech begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public. A reception, during which people can meet and talk with Ross, will be held at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15. RSVP: 425-438-8100 ext. 230.
The Port of Everett commission will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the port’s Blue Heron Conference Room on the second floor of 1205 Craftsman Way in Everett. The commission is scheduled to make a decision on new political boundaries following the 2010 Census, and it will hear reports on liability insurance, the marina and dredging projects.
Boeing will post its third quarter financial results Oct. 26. The company is expected to discuss the profitability of its 787 jet program, following recent delivery of the first 787 to Japan’s All Nippon Airways. Boeing executives will discuss the company’s results on a webcast beginning at 7:30 a.m. Info: boeing.com.
Monika Kristofferson, a professional organizer, will host a three-part business productivity seminar. The courses are from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19, 27 and Nov. 2. Cost: $15 per class for Lake Stevens chamber members, $25 for non-chamber members. The classes will be held at 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens. RSVP: 425-334-0433 or MelodySedy@lakestevenschamber.com.
Realtors who work with buyers looking for rural and farm property can take a class from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Angel of the Winds Casino. The Stillaguamish Tribe Natural Resources Department and Snohomish Conservation District are hosting the event. Three continuing education credits are available for Realtors and appraisers. The event cost $10, which is payable at the door. Pre-register: outreach@snohomishcd.org or call 425-335-5634 ext. 123.
A workshop on Social Security will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Oct 18, at Everett Community College’s Jackson Conference Center. The Washington State Labor Council, Social Security Works, Rep. Mike Sells and a representative from Boeing’s Machinists union will participate. Info: ssworkswa@gmail.com or 206-529-6360.
Owners can promote their businesses by volunteering at an Oktoberfest information booth at Aquafest. Volunteers are asked to work one or two-hour shifts from 2 to 10 p.m., Oct. 14 or 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 15. Contact Donna at the Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce for more information: 425-345-9972 or info@ lakestevenschamber.com.
The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Better Business Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 18, at Faith Assembly Church, 1220 22nd St., Snohomish. Cost: $15 to $65, depending on how many seminars a person attends. Register: www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Achievements
Everett-based Fluke Corp. recently received recognition for three products. Test and Measurement World ranked Fluke’s 190 Series II Four-channel Scopemeter, its iFlex clamp meter flexible probes and its 1551A Ex “Stik” thermometer to its list of the top 50 hottest products of 2011. The list was published in the magazine’s August issue. Fluke’s 810 Vibration Tester and its TiS Thermal Imager also were named as most valuable products of 2011 in the Consulting-Specifying Engineer Product of the Year Awards. Fluke produces portable electronic test and measurement devices.
Good deeds
The Massage Clinic is holding a fundraiser to benefit Wreaths Across America, which honors veterans by laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery and at locations throughout the United States. The group also organizes veterans’ tributes. The Massage Clinic, located at 4322 Rucker in Everett, will donate 10 percent of all sales through Nov. 24 to the organization. Contact clinic owners at 425-210-1298 or 425-330-2051. More info: www. wreathsacrossamerica.org.
Fred Meyer recently presented Camp Fire USA Snohomish County with a check for $20,074 in support of program services for 8,000 children in the county. The check represents the change collected at Fred Meyer checkout counters at Snohomish County stores during April and May.
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