Briefs: Youth sports league franchise i9 awards franchise

Youth sports league franchise i9 awards franchise

Chris Dietrich has purchased the North Seattle/Snohomish and Marysville/Lake Stevens territories for the youth sports league franchise i9 Sports. Prior to owning a franchise of his own, Dietrich worked in the i9 Sports home office as a regional business manager, and has also served as program director for leagues in Tampa, Florida, Portland, Oregon, and Columbus, Ohio.

Diversity and Inclusion conference planned on UW Bothell campus

The University of Washington Bothell, Communities of Color Coalition and T Mobile will present the Second Annual Diversity and Inclusion Conference. The event is 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 8 on the University of Washington Bothell campus. RSVP to Laurel Williams at Laurelm2@uw.edu.

Buffalo Wild Wings donates $39,000 to Boys &Girls Clubs

Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants have announced they are donating more than $39,000 to the Boys &Girls Clubs throughout Washington and Idaho. Of those funds, $3,767 was donated to the Lynnwood club, $2,011 to Marysville and $1,766 to Everett. In 2015, Buffalo Wild Wings contributed $2.8 million to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Edmonds chamber, Economic Alliance to hold joint Business After Hours event

The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and Economic Alliance Snohomish County will hold a joint Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 2 at Scott’s Bar &Grill in Edmonds. It’s a chance to mix and mingle, make new connections and enjoy a raffle. Click here to register.

Sponsorships are still available for Lake Stevens run

A few sponsorships are still available for the 2016 C-Trail Run. The event is 7 to 10 a.m. March 12 at the Centennial Trail Hartford Lot, 13205 20th St. NE, Lake Stevens. It features both 5K and 10K run/walks and a kids’ half-mile fun run. Special price early bird registration is available until Feb. 28. Visit here for more details.

Open house planned on Port’s Waterfront Place development

Learn what is going on with the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place Central development at a Community Open House from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 24 at the Blue Heron Room, 1205 Craftsman Way in Everett. The event will include information on housing, retail, restaurants, public access, marina programs, events and more.

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