Biz bits: News about businesses and people in Snohomish and Island counties
Published 8:22 am Monday, October 17, 2011
Business news
Meet Jeff Sax, Monroe’s new economic development manager, at the Downtown Revitalization and Enchantment Association of Monroe meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on the lower level of the Masonic Hall, 125 S. Lewis St.
A forum on Social Security is scheduled fo
r 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Everett Community College’s Jackson Conference Center, 2000 Tower St., Everett. Speakers are Nancy Altman of Social Security Works and Jeff Johnson, president of the state Labor Council.
Meetings
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking session at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Key Bank, 214 E. Main St., Monroe.
Economic Alliance Snohomish County will hold a networking session at 7 a.m. Nov. 11 at Everett Golf & Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE.
The annual economic forecast breakfast by the Economic Alliance is scheduled for 7 a.m. Nov. 17 at the Everett Golf & Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE.
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will meet for networking at 7:30 Wednesday at Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.
The Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce will hold a mixer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Papas & Beer, 9302 N. Davies Road, Suite A.
Seminars
Avoiding the 10 most common mistakes made by landlords will be offered by the Snohomish County Apartment Operators Association from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Holiday Inn Express, 8606 36th Ave. NE, Marysville. The seminar will look at topics like tenant screening, real estate investment, and federal, state and local fair housing laws. For more information or to register, call 425-353-6929.
Promoting your business with punch in 30 seconds or less is the subject of brown bag lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at GROW Washington, 1204 First St. in Snohomish. The meeting is free, no RSVP required.
Awards
Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. of Monroe was named a manufacturer of the year by the Association of Washington Business. Canyon was one of seven companies honored for contributions to the economy, operational excellence, innovation and commitment to green manufacturing.
Send your Business FYI news and color photos to Mike Benbow, Business editor, The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, by fax at 425-339-3435 or by e-mail at economy@heraldnet.com.
