Eric Johnson has joined the Arlington office of the state Department of Transportation’s aviation division as a temporary construction manager. He’ll administer grants, track expenditures, provide technical assistance and update the grant program Web pages.
Thomas M. Weller has joined David Evans and Associates Inc. in Everett as a senior transportation engineer for the Puget Sound region. He is a roadway design specialist.
Amber Chaplin has joined the YMCA of Snohomish County as the program services director for the Everett Family branch. In her new position, Chaplin will provide system administration and branch program and marketing support.
Tawna Crispin has been promoted to director of the Heatherwood Child Development Center for the Southeast Family Branch of the YMCA of Snohomish County. She will oversee day-to-day operations of the center, ensuring high-quality care for children 6 weeks to 5 years.
Megan Franklin has been promoted to the director of support services at the Everett Family Branch of the YMCA of Snohomish County. In her new position Franklin will direct the development, execution and evaluation of all areas of administrative support as well as manage the Annual Kick-Off for Kids benefit auction.
Debra Wells has joined the Everett Family Branch of the YMCA of Snohomish County as the child care director. In her new position Wells be responsible for the development and oversight of school-age, early childhood education and summer camp child care programs.
Slim &Tone, which provides a new 30-minute workout program for women, has opened at 12926 Mukilteo Speedway, F-1, in Lynnwood. The facility also has free weights, stability balls and resistance tubing, as well as personal trainers. For more information, call Eileen Burgess at 425-347-5148.
Star Resumes, a new business offering expert resumes delivered over the Internet, has been opened by Alsea Lightbourne, who has a doctorate degree in corporate communication. The business is located at 830 SE Pioneer Ave., Suite 3, Oak Harbor. The phone number is 360-675-7506 and the Web site is www.starresume.com.
A redesigned Web site by the Association of Washington Business features a comprehensive election guide for the business community as well as a legislator search feature. The site is at www.awb.org.
Coastal Community Bank has given its shareholders an additional share for every four they own. The stock split was approved by the board of directors and went into effect March 16. Coastal is a closely held bank and its stock is not publicly traded.
Connections is a new bookstore opened by Lakeside Community Fellowship at 14619 28th St. NE in Lake Stevens. It will offer books, bibles, music and gifts. The number is 425-334-7402.
Printer Ink Source, a company that refills printer ink cartridges, is set to open May 3 at 2729 Colby Ave. in Everett. It will be owned by Michael Scanes.
A calendar of spring and summer events is hot off the press from the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau. It features the area’s fairs, festivals, markets and other activities. It’s available at libraries, chambers of commerce and visitor centers or by calling 425-348-5802.
An open house for the new Hip Kidz Dance Academy will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. April 30 at 16826-B Larch Way in Lynnwood. Call Jamie LePhew at 425-745-8511 for more information.
An employment support class for women will be held from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. beginning May 10 at the Lutheran Church, 1212 Ninth Ave. N., Edmonds. It’s sponsored by Pathways for Women YWCA. Call 425-258-2766, ext. 226 for more information.
The gaming industry will be the topic of the monthly meeting of WSA, the state technology association, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 27 at the W Hotel in Seattle. Call 206-448-3033 for more information.
A business leadership seminar will be held starting with registration at 7:20 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. April 30 at Lakeside Community Fellowship, 14619 28th Street NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $50. Call 425-334-7402 for more information.
Keeping top employees will be the topic for the monthly meeting of the Snohomish County chapter of the Northwest Human Resource Management Association. The meeting is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 13 at the Quality Inn on 128th Street SE just east of I-5. Cost is $20. Call 425-355-7223.
A computer recycling program to support Earth Day and help local schools will be held at Staples locations from Thursday until May 8. People can bring in used computer hardware for safe recycling. A $10 donation is requested, and the money will be given to the area’s school district. In Snohomish County, Staples has stores in Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek and Monroe.
Stevens Pavilion, a new medical building at Stevens Hospital that opened late last year, has won an office development of the year award from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, a professional commercial real estate association. The association’s state chapter had called the pavilion an outstanding example of cutting-edge office development.
Snohomish County is accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that assist tourism development and promotion. The program is funded through the tax on hotel and motel rooms. Funds will be available around July 15, and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Past grants have been about $5,000. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 30. For details or an application package, contact the Office of Housing and Community Development, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Suite 402, Everett.
A free new business workshop on state taxes will be offered 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The free workshop is offered by the Everett office of the Department of Revenue, whose staff members will explain the state tax system, answer questions and provide a free workbook. Call 425-356-2911 for more information.
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