Opposing pilots in Vietnam War meet again
MUKILTEO — The Historic Flight Foundation at 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo, will unite fighter pilots Dan Cherry and Hong My, subjects of the book “My Enemy, My Friend,” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12.
Cherry and Hong will recou
nt their first meeting in the sky over North Vietnam in 1972 when Cherry, then an Air Force major, shot down Hong’s MiG-21. They met a second time 36 years later in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, and have since become good friends. They will be available after their presentation to sign copies
of “My Enemy, My Friend.”
Obtain a ticket for this public event at Brown Paper Tickets, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/159580. Members may call Historic Flight Foundation Visitor Services to obtain a discount code. Regular admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors and military and $8 youths. Children 5 and under are free.
Come early to enjoy the HFF collection of vintage aircraft at no additional charge.
More info: 425-348-3200; visitorservices@historicflight.org; www.historicflight.org.
Webinar on SBA disaster recovery assistance
WASHINGTON – In the aftermath of flooding, wildfires, earthquakes and man-made calamities, how does the U.S. Small Business Administration determine which businesses are eligible to apply for disaster loans? How are loan amounts decided? What role does insurance play in the outcome of disaster recovery?
Get answers to those and other questions during a free webinar on SBA disaster assistance funding hosted by the SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions at 11 a.m. PDT, Tuesday, March 15. Representatives from SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance will explain how the disaster loan program works, how an SBA declaration is made, details on the application process and tips on managing a swift recovery. A question and answer session will follow.
SBA has partnered with Agility Recovery Solutions to offer business continuity strategies for entrepreneurs via their “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access previous webinars and for more preparedness tips.
To register, go to www1.gotomeeting.com/register/835118681.
Tourism Bureau presents quarterly tourism forum
EVERETT — The four secret weapons of effective marketing communications will be examined at The Four Secrets for Marketing Success workshop on Tuesday, March 15. The deadline to sign up for the event is Wednesday, March 9.
Business owners and marketing professionals will get tips on marketing skills, messaging, media choices, targeting and timing. The presenter is Andrew Ballard, president of Marketing Solutions.
The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau event takes place at Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena in Everett. Cost is $30 per person with lunch included.
E-mail vivian@snohomish.org to register.
March 10 conference covers procurement opportunities
PUYALLUP — Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center will hold its 2011 Alliance Small Business Opportunities Conference on Thursday, March 10.
Several hundred small business representatives will gather for the conference in the Americraft Showplex Exhibition & Conference Center at the Puyallup Fairgrounds from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is designed for businesses to learn about procurement opportunities through agencies and prime contractors. Parking is free in the fairgrounds blue lot.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Sean Crean, director for the Office of Small Business Programs for the Department of the Navy.
Admission is $125 per person and includes one lunch ticket, access to breakout sessions and networking. Business advertising is available at an additional fee during registration.
Online registration ends at midnight Tuesday, March 8.
More information is available at www.alliancenwconference.org. Register at www.regonline.com/register/checkin.aspx?eventid=899064.
Everett Schools Foundation breakfast with Graham Kerr
EVERETT — The Everett Public Schools Foundation will host its 17th annual benefit breakfast 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10 in the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena in Everett.
Graham Kerr, the culinary and television personality known as the Galloping Gourmet, will share his message of wellness for children as the cornerstone for their health and academic achievement. Kerr will have his new book Growing at the Speed of Life available after the event for purchase and autograph.
Event proceeds will support program initiatives of the foundation including classroom grants, all-day kindergarten tuition assistance and summer school tuition assistance programs.
For information on the foundations programs, go to www.epsf.org. For a breakfast RSVP, e-mail kdutton@everettsd.org or call 425-385-4695.
Women to women networking night
EVERETT — The Assistance League of Everett’s Kitty Young Auxiliary has scheduled a women to women networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in the Gretchen DeLap Room at the Assistance League of Everett, 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett.
Come for an evening of networking, beverages and appetizers. Bring business cards, brochures, giveaways and any other items you have to share about your business. Each business owner will have a chance to speak briefly about their service or product.
RSVP by Monday, March 7 to Happi Favro at 360-652-5461 or hfavro@yahoo.com.
Snohomish Wine Festival planned for March 12
SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish Wine Festival will be held on from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St., Snohomish.
The festival will feature more than 20 wineries many from throughout the north Puget Sound and several distilleries. It is appropriate for guests 21 years of age and older.
Admission is $30, which includes 10 tastings, appetizers and the official Snohomish Wine Festival glass to the first 400 guests. Guests will be able to buy additional tastes and bottles.
Guests are encouraged to enjoy dining and shopping in Snohomish before and after the festival. All proceeds from the Snohomish Wine Festival support the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce.
For information and advance tickets, go to www.SnohomishWine Festival.com. Follow us on Twitter @Snohowinefest and on Facebook at /SnohomishWineFestival.
Learn what Washington tech workers are worth
SEATTLE — The Washington Technology Industry Association and Applied HR Strategies present to human resources professionals the WTIAs annual salary survey.
At the March WTIA Human Resources Community Events in Seattle and Bellevue, hear and experience a presentation from the professionals at Applied HR Strategies. They will give an overview of the survey as well as a demonstration of the jobs and survey reporting tool. Also find out how your company can participate in WTIA Salary Surveys.
The events are free for WTIA members, $20 for nonmembers.
The Seattle event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Moss Adams LLP, 999 Third Ave. Suite 2800, Seattle. Register by noon March 16.
The Bellevue event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Davis Wright Tremaine, 777 108th Ave. NE Suite 2300, Bellevue. Register by noon March 22.
To register for the Seattle event, go to http://tinyurl.com/WTIAsea. To register for the Bellevue event, go to http://tinyurl.com/WTIAbellevue.
Columbia Bank opens new branch in Everett
EVERETT — Join members of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Snohomish County’s new economic vitality enterprise at the grand opening & ribbon cutting with Columbia Bank from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 9 at 11102 Evergreen Way, Everett.
In addition to the official ribbon cutting and photos at 4:30 p.m., there will be a Business After Hours with refreshments and a tour of Columbia Bank. Get acquainted with branch manager Marci Miller and the team.
The new Everett retail branch’s doors opened on Jan. 31. It expands the full line of services to the recently opened Commercial Banking Center in Everett including personal banking, commercial banking, treasury management, wealth management and private banking.
RSVP by March 4 to Marci Miller at 425-740-3060 or MarciM@columbiabank.com.
Get Connected at Mukilteo Chamber business showcase
MUKILTEO — The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce and Snohomish County Airport at Paine Field announce the sixth annual Mukilteo Business Showcase. The Get Connected Business Showcase will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo. The event is open to the public for $5 at the door.
More than 40 local businesses have committed to exhibit at the Mukilteo Business Showcase. Local restaurants will serve hors d’oeuvres, wines and microbrews.
Booths are available for businesses to purchase for maximum visibility. Opportunities to contribute prizes to the Mukilteo Chamber Scholarship Program silent auction are also available.
Businesses can sign up at www.mukilteo.org. Print and mail in a registration form.
Complete your elementary education degree in Seattle
SEATTLE — Apply your associates or approved bachelors degree toward Washington State Teacher Certification and elementary education and special education endorsements through Western Washington University.
Classes are held evenings. Learn more about WWUs program during an information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at North Seattle Community College, Technology Building 1648.
For those unable to attend an information session, call 206-529-6052 to schedule a one-on-one appointment.
Program details are online at www.wce.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP/Seattle/ or e-mail eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu.
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