Business FYI
Published 11:03 pm Sunday, September 9, 2007
People
Shawn Redmond and Dan Hu have joined the Bothell-based Aculight Corp., which develops laser technologies. Redmond is senior scientist specializing in high-power laser technology and Hu is senior scientist and project manager for the company’s product line of high-power fiber-optic laser modules. Previously, Redmond was with Northrop Grumman as a staff engineer and Hu was a senior optical engineer for Spectra Physics.
Kathy Baker, Stacy Criswell and Jerry Job are set to attend the National Fire Academy in October. Employed by the city of Lynnwood, Baker and Job are fire inspectors and Crissell is a building inspector.
Recently receiving the Washington Finance Officers Association’s professional finance officer award, which requires ongoing educational and professional excellence, are Bob Dantini, Snohomish County treasurer; Karen Clements, Port of Everett director of finance and administration; Sandy Langdon, Marysville finance director; Joanne M. Gregory, Mill Creek finance director; Dan Clements, Edmonds administrative services director; Eric Russell, Port of Everett director of properties; Mick Horton, Mountlake Terrace city treasurer; Gloria Kountz, Snohomish Health District accounting manager; Sonja Springer, Mountlake Terrace financial services manager; Gordon Larson, Everett city program manager; Marilou Moore, Everett financial analyst; Shaun M. Bridge, Everett financial analyst; E. Mary Lamb, Everett accountant; Steven Torrence, Snohomish County public works fiscal analyst; Jayme Gill, Snohomish County fiscal analyst; Kathy Hundahl, Mill Creek accounting specialist; Kris Wallace, Arlington staff utilities accountant; Jeanie K. Daigneault, Everett accounting technician; Jodie Gunderson, Mill Creek accounting technician; Anne E. Compaan, Mill Creek human resources specialist; Angie Baird, Snopac 911 Communications finance manager; and Stephanie Jensen, Snopac 911 communications, finance assistant.
Ulf Jonsson, former chief executive of Biacore, and Jim Richey, chief executive of Auguron Biosciences, have joined the board of Plexera Bioscience, a subsidiary of Lumera Corp. of Bothell.
New business
Amy Hinchcliffe has joined Sky River Natural Health Center as an acupuncturist. A former medical assistant, Hinchcliffe has a master of science in acupuncture from Seattle’s Bastyr University. Her four-year program included internships at Harborview Medical Center and several clinics. The clinic is at 311 U.S. 2 in Sultan. Call 360-793-0206.
Expansions
Camano Marine president Leslie Hawthorne plans to open a second showroom and sales office adjacent to I-5 at exit 212, the Stanwood-Camano Island exit. In addition, Camano Marine plans to open a satellite sales office at Alvarado Marine in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Located at 909 Highway 532, Camano Marine sells MAKO fishing boats, along with other boats and kayaks. For information, go to www.CamanoMarine.net.
Events
The annual Fisherman’s Tribute Dinner has been rescheduled for February or March. In the meantime, organizers are continuing to collect photos for the Pictorial History of the Fishing Industry in the Everett Harbor. Those who owned a boat, worked as a crew member or worked in a cannery or in boat repair are asked to call Katy Brekke at 425-353-7836 or Cheryl Healey at 425-252-1470.
Insights into successful online casual game strategies is the topic for the next WSA meeting, set for 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Zango in Bellevue. For information, go to www.wsa.org.
Jim Lambright is the scheduled guest speaker for the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting set for Tuesday at the Hawthorn Inn and Suites in Arlington. To make a reservation, call 360-659-5453 or e-mail Jennifer@arlington-smokeypointchamber.com.
Northrop Insurance &Financial Services plans a free informational seminar to help women organize and manage their finances. The seminar is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Mitzel’s American Kitchen, 303 128th St. SW, Everett.
NALS of Washington, an association for legal professionals, presents its 2007 fall education conference Friday and Saturday at the Everett Holiday Inn, Everett. Registration and information is available at www.nalsof washington.org.
Gov. Chris Gregoire is the featured speaker at a joint luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett and the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Commons, Naval Station Everett, 2000 W. Marine Drive, Everett. Register online at www.everettchamber.com or call 425-257-3222, ext. 0.
The Spirit of Snohomish County breakfast, “Building Bridges to Tomorrow,” presnted by United Way of Snohomish County, is set for 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3819 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Lou Tice, chairman of the Pacific Institute, is the speaker. To make a reservation, go to www.uwsc.org or call 425-374-5570 by Tuesday.
Good Morning Everett, a networking breakfast that the the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce plays host to, is set for 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. Register at www.everettchamber.com or call the chamber at 425-257-3222, ext. 0.
Marsha Massey, interim state tourism director, plans to talk about the state tourism commission and its marketing plans at a forum presented by the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3819 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Make a reservation by Wednesday at 425-348-5802.
Ross Bogue, vice president and general manager of the Everett Boeing plant, is the speaker at an Everett Area Chamber of Commerce event set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Hansen Conference Center at the Everett events center. This is a new date for the event. Register by Friday at www.everettchamber.com or call 425-257-3222, ext. 0.
Snohomish County’s public radio station, KSER (90.7 FM), has scheduled “ON AIR,” the 2007 KSER Foundation fundraising event, for Wednesday at the Everett Yacht Club, 404 14th St. Those attending will be treated to a celebration of community radio, a meal and an intimate concert featuring recording and performance artist Michelle Shocked. Only 200 seats are available and tickets won’t be sold at the door. For information, call KSER at 425-303-9070 or go to www.kser.org.
Good deeds
Massage Envy, with an office in Mill Creek, plans to offer massages for donations to benefit breast cancer research through the Susan G. Komen foundation. “Massage for the Cure” is set for 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 1. To book an appointment, call 877-777-ENVY
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.
