Jim Angell, longtime Snohomish County banker, has joined Frontier Bank’s main office as assistant vice president and commercial loan officer. He previously worked for Cascade Bank. A Rotary Club member, he is on the board of Bethany of the Northwest, the Mukilteo School Foundation and the Presbyterian Counseling Service.
Anthony Evans and Josee Gaulin have joined Sparling, an electrical engineering and technology consulting firm, at its Lynnwood office. They are computer- aided drafters and designers.
Dennis Wintch has been elected to the board of directors of Washington Banking Company and Whidbey Island Bank. A native of Everett, Wintch is a retired partner with the accounting firm BDO Seidman. A certified public accountant for 40 years, he also is certified as a fraud examiner and appraiser in business valuation. He spent 25 years as a reserve volunteer with the Everett Police Department, participating in criminal investigations.
Jim Kallerson has been named new managing broker at the Everett office of Coldwell Banker Bain. Kallerson began his career in real estate in 1992 and has been the assisting managing broker at the company’s Kirkland and Lake Union offices.
Eric Russell, property manager by the Port of Everett, was recognized for continuing education by the Washington Financial Officers Association.
News notes
Washington State Farmers Market Week is Aug. 12 through 19, as proclaimed by the state Department of Agriculture, the governor’s office and the Washington State Farmers Market Association. Farmers markets in Washington increased to more than 90 in 2006 from 60 in 1998. Statewide, farmers markets reported $24 million in sales in 2005.
Events
Winemaker Richard Fairfield of Cedar Ridge Winery in Snohomish will talk about his syrah and Bordeaux-style blends from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 in the wine department of Snohomish TOP Food and Drug store, 1301 Ave. D, Snohomish. Call 568-1395.
Great Harvest Bread in Everett is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Saturday It will offer samples, free cookies and other items. The store is located across on Everett Mall Way across the road from the mall.
An overview of chamber membership benefits will be presented at 4 p.m. Tuesday at South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce, 3815 196th St. SW, Suite 136, Lynnwood. Topics include advocacy, networking, economic development and events. No fee to attend, but call 425-774-0507, ext. 0, to register.
South Snohomish Chamber of Commerce hosts its next Good Morning South County networking breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Aug. 18 at Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Bring business cards. Cost is $20 for members, but $17 if paid with registration by Aug. 15. Call 425-774-0507, ext. 0, or email info@s2c3.com or go online to www.s2c3.com. Sponsored by Sterling Savings Bank.
Nancy Clark, a licensed massage and registered Bowenwork therapist at the Bowenwork Health Clinic in Marysville, will demonstrate Bowenwork from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Sno-Isle Food Coop, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett, and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Marysville Community/Senior Center, 514 Delta Ave. For more information, call 360-658-6071.
Sven Mogelgaard of Byte Slaves Computing and Will Rutherford of Computer Concepts will present a free seminar “How to Buy a PC” from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Mill Creek Country Club. Call Byte Slaves at 877-972-7767 or Computer Concepts at 425-481-3666 to sign up or request additional information. Register online or find additional seminar information at www.byteslaves.com.
Freeland Chamber of Commerce general membership lunch is 11:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at Gerry’s Kitchen in Freeland. Insurance expert James Robertson will talk about challenges faced by owners of small businesses. Cost is $19 for members who register ahead by calling 360-331-1980.
The Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish and Island counties, based at Volunteers of America in Everett, offers its 40-hour Basic Mediation Training class Wednesday through Sunday at 2801 Lombard Ave., Everett. Participants come away with mediation certification and skills that can be used to resolve conflict in the workplace or in personal lives. Former students have been able to obtain college credit for the class. Call 800-280-4770.
Business news
SLJ Designs, a new innovative landscape design, maintenance and installation business owned by Sheri Lee Jones, is located in Arlington. Call 425-879-2311 or e-mail sljdesigns@verizon.net.
Lynnwood Yoga Studio is offering a new morning class schedule. Beginner and multi-level classes will be taught by Angela Dinah Brzoza. Classes are 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 16521 13th Ave. W. , Lynnwood. Call 425-787-9686.
Johnstone Supply, Inc., a wholesale distributor of heating and air-conditioning parts and products, has opened its 300th store in Everett. Greg Popma is the store owner and Ron Kline is the Everett store manager. Call 425-508-3059.
Awards
Terra Resource Group of Everett has been named a finalist in the annual “Best Companies to Work for in Washington” sponsored by Washington CEO Magazine. Terra received the second place award in the small business category from a field of more than 100 companies. As part of the judging of the company, employees were asked to rate Terra. Since 1983 the company has provided recruiting and temporary staffing services.
Good deeds
Pacific Ridge Homes owner Alicia Goff recently donated $10,000 to the Boys &Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. The support will provide for scholarships to hundreds of kids throughout the county.
Kusler’s in Snohomish is carrying the new line of Chantal Livestrong kitchenware products. A percentage of sales goes to the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s fight against cancer. Call 350-568-7787.
Alderwood mall is heading up a campaign to get area residents to recycle their denim. The jean drive will provide clothing for Teen Feed, a Seattle-based organization that helps young people who live on the streets. Those who wish to donate may bring their outgrown or used jeans to the Alderwood Food Court from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The first 100 people to donate will receive a free T-shirt in return. Music is planned from 2 to 4 p.m.
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