People
Brad Kolodzaike is the new operations manager at the Lynnwood Convention Center, coming from the Memphis Grizzlies/FedEx Forum in Memphis. MarJae Toler is the new corporate sales manager, Katie Williams is the new event manager and Juli Robinson is the new events and catering coordinator.
Jacob Stokes and Jeremy Davis have joined the Edmonds Environmental Group of Landau Associates of Edmonds. Stokes is a geologist and Davis is a senior project engineer. James Raspen has joined the company’s Portland office as a staff engineer. The company has promoted nine employees in Edmonds: Joseph Kalmar to principal engineer, Chip Halbert to senior associate engineer, Chad McMullen to senior project engineer, M. Birkan Bayrak and Colette Griffith to project engineer, Dylan Frazer to senior staff geologist, Martin Valeri to senior staff engineer, Christophe Venot to senior staff scientist and Kathryn Hartley to senior project scientist.
Pierce Kiltoff JKA Well Drilling in Monroe has successfully completed examination by the National Ground Water Association and is now a certified well driller.
Business moves
The former Popeye’s Kayak and Marine has moved into the Port of Everett’s former marina office on the waterfront, expanding to offer kayak rentals and supplies, tours, food and beverages. It has changed its name to Aqua Trek Kayak and Marine Center.
Sumitomo Forestry Seattle Inc. of Bellevue has purchased Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. in Monroe from WoodOne Co. of Hiroshima, Japan. Sumitomo is a publicly traded wood products company based in Toyko, with consolidated revenue of $8 billion. The sale is expected to be complete in July.
Business info
The Everett Mail Processing Facility at 8120 Hardeson Road will have people working at midnight on tax day to ensure that the April 18 postmark is put on all federal tax returns.
Events
An open house to explain 7-Eleven franchising will be held today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store at 851 N. Broadway in Everett. The company’s Tim Bain will talk about franchising that store and about 7-Eleven franchising in general.
The Everett office of the state Revenue Department will host a free tax workshop for new and small business owners from 1 to 4 p.m. April 14 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Participants will learn about estate taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. There is a free workbook and a reference guide on tax rules and regulations. Call 425-356-4800 to register.
Navigating the most important documents in federal contracting will be the topic for a free seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett.
Car theft prevention will be the topic of a Snohomish County Business Watch lunch at 11:30 a.m. April 19 at the Holiday Inn Express at 8606 36th Ave. NE in Marysville. A member of the county’s auto theft task force will be guest speaker. Make a reservation by emailing <a href="mailto:rsvp@thescbw.org[/URL].
The South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly networking breakfast at 7:15 a.m. April 15 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. Bring 40 business cards.
The Snohomish County Young Professionals Network will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday at Terracotta Red bistro, 2820 Hewitt Ave., and will hear Mill Creek marketer Andrew Ballard discuss his new book on responding to customer needs. The group will also meet for coffee at 7:30 a.m. Friday at Under the Red Umbrella, 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett.
Naval Station Everett commander Capt. Michael Coury will provide a state of the base address for Everett chamber members and others at 11:30 a.m. April 14 at the station. Attendees must call 425-357-3222 by 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide information that will allow them on the base.
Turning a business idea into a reality will be the topic for a free workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 1204 First St., Snohomish, offered by GROW Washington. Call Carolyn Eslick to RSVP at 425-327-2093 or 360-217-7235.
Honors
The state Wine Commission has honored Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill and Tulalip Bay Exceptional Dining with its grand award as leaders in support of the wine industry. Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing receive an award of distinction for dedication and commitment to the wine industry.
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