Briefs: New electrical project manager at Sparling in Lynnwood

  • Friday, September 26, 2014 5:07pm
  • Business

Firm hires electrical project manager

Engineering-construction consulting firm Sparling has added Joseph Hower as an electrical project manager at the company’s Lynnwood office. Hower has more than 26 years of experience in the design of electrical and lighting systems. Currently, he is providing project management for City of Seattle Fire Station 22, Amazon 1915 Terry Avenue, Swedish Medical Group Renton Landing Medical Office Building, and 2nd and Pike Tower.

Monroe company receives ‘Excellence Award’

Monroe-based Canyon Creek Cabinet Company has been recognized by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties for a Trades Remodeling Excellence Award. Canyon Creek was one of 25 subcontractors that were chosen for outstanding professionalism and workmanship. Chermak Construction of Edmonds nominated Canyon Creek Cabinet Company for this award.

Liqueurs workshop planned in Snohomish

“The Art of Liqueurs,” a two-day workshop on crafting specialty liqueurs, is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 at Skip Rock Distillery, 104 Ave. C, Snohomish. The instructor is award-winning distiller Ryan Hembree. Both novices and experienced crafters are welcome. For more information, including costs, visit www.agbizcenter.org

State revenue agency hosts webinar for nonprofits

To help nonprofits understand how taxes apply to their activities, the Washington State Department of Revenue will host a free live webinar for nonprofit organizations from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 8. Register by Oct. 3. Details are at www.dor.wa.gov/Workshops

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