Briefs: Canyon Creek adds VP of operations

Canyon Creek adds VP of operations

Monroe-based Canyon Creek Cabinet Company recently announced the appointment of Rick Lovorn as vice president of operations to lead the company’s manufacturing. Lovorn has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and operations in both the cabinet and furniture industries. He has previously served as general manager and president for stock and custom cabinet manufacturers.

Economic Alliance to hold meeting about organization

An Economic Alliance Snohomish County Introductory Seminar to teach new investors more about the organization is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the organization’s offices at 808 134th Street SW, Suite 101, in Everett. It’s an opportunity to meet people and network. Tickets are complimentary but an RSVP is requested. Go to www.economicalliancesc.org for details.

‘Customer experience’ seminar offered at Tulalip

A Customer Experience Management Seminar to educate managers of small- and medium-sized businesses on emerging customer needs is 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Tulalip Resort Casino in the Evergreen Ballroom. It is presented by Avaya and Frontier Communications. Register at www.frontierbizevents.com and have a chance to win an iPad Mini.

Former Seahawks, Sonics general manager to speak at Sno-Isle luncheon

Former general manager for the Seattle Seahawks, Sonics and Portland Trail Blazers Bob Whitsitt will speak at a luncheon sponsored by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. The event will begin at 11 a.m. April 24 at the Useless Bay Country Club in Langley. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com or by contacting Marshall Goldberg at 360-675-5888 or mfgold@comcast.net.

New bike shop opens in downtown Everett

Everett’s Bayside Bikes celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. The new retail shop at 2707 Colby Ave., Suite H, offers bike sales and service as well as high quality bike rentals for locals and tourists to explore the Everett area. The shop plans to be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The business is unique in that its owner, Everett native Eric Smith, is just 25 years old.

KuKuRuZa popcorn shop to open at Alderwood Mall

KuKuRuZa Gourmet Popcorn is set to open its fourth U.S. location in the Alderwood Village, part of Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. The store is slated to open in early April. KuKuRuZa will be offering a free flight bag of any flavor for every customer on opening day. More details to come on their Facebook page.

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