James Brisbine has joined Zipper Zeman Associates Inc. as senior geotechnical engineer. Gil Pepin, Michael August and Ryan Murphy are new staff geologists.
Sue Strickland has been appointed services manager for the Downtown Everett Association. She’ll expand communications for owners in the business improvement area, manage the area’s maintenance service and runn the EverPark garage. She assumes her new post Tuesday.
New business
Usmania, a Mill Creek restaurant specializing in Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern cuisines, has opened at 13416 Bothell-Everett Highway, Suite 203. For details, call 425-379-0203 or 206-788-0410.
Awards
The Hotel Group Inc. has been designated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide as a preferred management company for its Sheraton and Four Points brands.
Events
“How To Use the Latest Blogger Technology in your Marketing Mix,” a Puget Sound Chapter American Marketing Association event, will be at 7:30 a.m. Friday at SeaStar Restaurant in Bellevue. For details, call 206-623-8632.
Zippy’s Java Lounge will hold a grand opening and fundraiser for Cocoon House from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. For details, contact owner Marilyn Rosenberg at 425-258-4940 or e-mail to zippysjava@hotmail.com.
“Planning for Marketing Success,” a seminar hosted by Cascade Bank and the city of Snohomish, will be 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Snohomish Library at 311 Maple Ave. Cost is $25. Register by sending a check or money order payable to Historic Downtown Snohomish, 1301 First St., by Sept. 9.
“Why Customer Satisfaction Studies Are Not Worth the Paper They Are Printed On,” a Puget Sound Chapter American Marketing Association luncheon, will be 11:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle. For details, call 206-623-8632.
“NW Aerospace Supply Chain Development Event” will be 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost is $35, refreshments included. Visit www.faccpnw.org, e-mail info@faccpnw.org or call 206-443-4703.
The “Good Morning, South County! Networking breakfast will be 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 16 at Embassy Suites Hotel at 20610 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood. Member cost is $20; $17 if registered by Sept. 13. For details, call 425-774-0507, ext. 0, e-mail info@s2c3.com or visit www.s2c3.com.
The March of Dimes Jail &Bail fundraiser will be Sept. 14 at Flying Pig Brewery, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett. Volunteers are needed; contact Andrea Speicher at 206-624-1373, ext. 14.
The 10th annual Women on the Move Conference, presented by American Family Insurance, will be Sept. 21 at the Everett Events Center Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave.
The First Women’s Health and Wealth Conference will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Everett Events Center Conference Center. For details, visit www.thewhwc.com or call 425-418-3307. Tickets, $75, are available at www.thewhwc.com or by calling 425-418-3307.
The 20th annual Partnerships Forum Reception will be 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Everett Station, Weyerhauser Room, Everett. For details, call 425-252-1244.
The Washington Technology Center and the Snohomish County Economic Development Council will hold a conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle. For details, visit www.watechcenter.org.
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