Events
Don Burrows, who has 35 years of experience in human resources, training, recruiting and resume writing, is donating his time to help job-seekers. He plans a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, followed by individual resume consultations, at Uppercase Books, 611 Second St., Snohomish. The cost is a $10 donation, which will be given to a nonprofit group improving children and adult literacy. Call 360-568-5987 or visit www.uppercasebooksandcollectables.com to reserve a spot.
A recent trade mission to the United Arab Emirates will be the subject of a meeting at 7:30 a.m. May 8 in Whitehorse Hall, Room 105, at Everett Community College. Speakers will include trade mission participants Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon; Bill Stafford, president of the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle; and Kimberly Pastega, director of 777 manufacturing for the Boeing Co. For reservations call Cheryl Blackburn at 425-388-9572 or e-mail cblackburn@everettcc.edu.
MountainCrest Credit Union will participate in the Financial Literacy Forum on Tuesday at The Center in Federal Way. The one-day event will explore financial issues affecting youth. Bob Schumacher, MountainCrest president and CEO, will serve as master of ceremonies.
The Washington Research Council’s study on economic recovery for Washington will be the subject of the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours meeting from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday at Tulalip Casino’s Canoes Cabaret Room. The cost is $23 in advance or $28 at the door. E-mail BillW@marysvilletulalipchamber.com, or call 360-659-7700.
Stephen Klawonn of Diamond Benefits and Greg Hauth of Smith Barney will host Your Business, Your Life, a seminar for small business owners from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 1 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. RSVP by Friday to igauzin@diamondbenefits.com or call 800-337-6177.
Opportunities
Snohomish County is accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that develop and promote tourism in the county. Funding is available for marketing only, not capital improvements. Money is awarded from revenue collected annually from hotel and motel room fees the county. The application package must be filled out and returned to the Snohomish County Office of Economic Development by 5 p.m. May 11. Applications are available at the office, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. For more information, contact Wendy Becker at 425-388-3186 or wendy.becker@snoco.org.
Awards
Firestone Building Products Co. has named Snyder Roofing of Snohomish as a winner of the 2009 Firestone Partner in Quality Award. The firm earned the award for its expertise in roofing installations during the past year.
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