People
EllRoy Oster, superintendent for Pacific Earth Works Inc. in Monroe, was recently honored for 25 years of service with the landscaping contractor. Oster has been involved in many large projects, including the Gates Foundation Green Roof and the Brightwater Treatment Plant wetland.
Juan Cruz, foreman, was recently recognized for 20 years; Mike Brandvold, project manager, for 17 years; and Rick DeFrancesco, also a foreman, for 13.
Jennifer Delgado has been hired as an insurance agent at the AAA Service Center in Lynnwood, at 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 8. She can be reached at 425-744-7306. She will specialize in personal policies for auto, home and life insurance.
Dale Terwedo of Terwedo Financial Services in Edmonds has earned certification as an accredited domestic partnership advisor. He said he is one of only two people with the certification in Washington and one of 120 in the nation. The training aids him in helping domestic partners with their financial planning.
Jake O’Banion of Monroe, manager of the Country Financial Agency of Bellevue, recently received the Diamond International Management Award for sales and service to clients.
Events
Economic Alliance Snohomish County will hold a networking session at the Port of Everett’s new Waterfront Center from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. June 28 at 1205 Craftsman Way in Everett. It will be in conjunction with a harbor cruise from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 425-257-3222.
The 10 most common mistakes of successful business owners will be the monthly program for the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce at 11 a.m. June 21 at Faith Assembly Church, 12220 22nd St., Snohomish. Travis Snider will be the speaker. Call 360-568-2526.
Residents of Sultan can receive free paper shredding from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. June 17-18 at First Street and Alder Avenue. The service is offered by the city with money from a state grant. Residents should bring bills, medical records, and other private paperwork. The shredded paper will be recycled.
The Technology Alliance’s Innovation Showcase will be held starting at 3 p.m. July 13 at Rainier Square Conference Center, 1301 Fifth Ave., Seattle. It highlights the most promising discoveries on new technologies ready for commercialization in Washington state. Register at www.technology-alliance.com/is/is.html.
New business
Absolute Air Park, an indoor trampoline facility that offers dodgeball leagues, aerobics classes and an after-school program, opened last week at 18802 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. For information, visit absoluteairpark.com or call 855-788-5867.
Honors
Express Employment Professionals of Everett has be named to the Inavero 2011 Best of Staffing Client list, which recognizes exceptional service in the staffing industry. Owner Elizabeth Shinn said she was honored by the announcement because fewer than 1 percent of staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada have been placed on the list.
Business news
Fluke Calibration of Everett has launched a website, www.flukecal.com, with detailed information on products, user manuals, educational videos, white papers and other information on calibration instruments and software.
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