Business FYI
Published 9:00 pm Sunday, March 21, 2004
Tom Miller has been named president of Everett’s Intermec Technologies Corp. He previously served as executive vice president for sales and marketing. Steve Winter has been promoted to executive vice president. Both men will be vice presidents of Everett-based UNOVA Inc., Intermec’s parent company. Also promoted was Sue Taylor, who has been named vice president and chief information officer for UNOVA. She previously served in those positions for Intermec.
R. Janet Whitmore has been named to the board of directors of Epoch Biosciences Inc. of Bothell. She is founder and president of Benton Consulting LLC and a former Mobil Corp. executive.
James V. Fix is the new Edward Jones investment representative in Mukilteo. Before joining the financial services company, Fix was a Navy sonar technician. He can be reached at 425-290-5399.
Dr. Thomas Benjamin has purchased the Everett dental practice of Dr. Robert Trosvig, who will work Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during a transition period. Benjamin is a 1997 graduate of the University of Minnesota Dental School and is accepting new patients. The office is at 3224 Colby Ave., Suite A. The number is 425-259-3505.
Jack Albright has been promoted to vice president and properties manager at Cascade Bank based in Everett. He has worked for the bank for nine years and is overseeing construction of its newest branch in Snohomish.
Teresa Beck and Vaughn Bryson have joined the board of directors of Bothell-based ICOS Corp. Beck is a former president and chief financial officer of American Stores Co. and Bryson was president and CEO of Eli Lilly and Co., ICOS’ partner in Cialis, a male impotency drug.
City Floral is holding its 100th anniversary party for current and former employees this Saturday. Call 425-259-8171 for reservations.
Home Helpers, a business that helps older people with services such as getting to appointments, going shopping and preparing meals, has opened a branch in Lynnwood. It’s operated by Mike Racelis. For more information, call 425-673-5082 or visit www.homelpers.CC for a list of services.
Mukilteo Physical Therapy opens today at 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite 503. The clinic, part of Integrated Rehabilitation Group, will provide therapy services and education for a variety of sports, work and accident injuries. Todd Wallin will serve as clinic manager.
Brusseau’s Sidewalk Cafe & Bakery in downtown Edmonds will close its doors forever Sunday after 26 years of service from original owner Jerilyn Brussea and current owner Kathy Stanley. Stanley said she is writing a cookbook from the restaurants long history. Restaurant equipment, artwork and furnishings will be sold in an auction starting at 10 a.m. March 30, with a preview starting at 8 a.m.
"Effective Interviewing: Predicting Habitual Behavior" is a hiring workshop offered 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 15 at the Applied Technology Training Center, 2333 Seaway Blvd., in Everett. Cost is $135 for Everett Area Chamber of Commerce members and $149 for nonmembers. Call 425-257-3222 for more information.
A free IRA education seminar will be offered 6-7 p.m. April at the EvergreenBank Branch at 2502, 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The seminars will look at the differences between Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs. Call 800-331-7922 for reservations.
The power of advice for investments is the topic of a free luncheon seminar offered noon-2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Garden Court, 520 112th St. SE, Everett by Mary Basili of Edward Jones. Call 425-379-9313 for a reservation.
Hyundai of Everett has been named to the Hyundai Board of Excellence, a national network of deals who have exceptional sales and customer satisfaction for the previous year. The company was placed in the silver level status.
Morgan Sound Inc. of Lynnwood was presented the Parnelli Award for best regional sound company of the year during a recent industry convention in California. President Charlie Morgan accepted the award, which is determined by peers from other audio companies.
An employment support class for women who need to re-enter the workforce is offered by the Pathways for Women YWCA. The free program is designed for women who have spent at least 10 years as a homemaker and now must earn a living. The program runs April 12-27. Call Wendy Clarke at 425-258-2766, extension 226.
Ways to measure how human resources departments contribute to a business will be the topic of the April 11 meeting of the Snohomish County Chapter of the Northwest Human Resource Management Association. The speaker is Catherine Dovey. The luncheon meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Quality Inn at 101 128th Street SE. Call 425-355-7223 for reservations.
Getting more business will be the topic of March 31 meeting of the local chapter of the Graphics Artists Guild. The meeting is noon-2 p.m. at the Rock Salt Steakhouse, 1232 Westlake Ave. N. in Seattle. Call 888-632-8883 for information and reservations.
The third annual Youth Job Fair will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood. The fair is intended to connect young people from ages 16 to 21 with summer jobs or year-round positions that are full or part time. The fair is free for both attendees and for employers who want a free six-foot table. The program will also include training sessions for youths in such areas as building a career without college, getting jobs without experience, interviewing techniques and developing a quality resume.
Everett Rotary will hold a career fair 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Everett Community College for some 600 high school students. The program will include breakout sessions looking at a variety of careers with some 70 volunteer professionals. Some 80 Rotary volunteers will staff the event, which is free for students and includes lunch. Students from throughout Snohomish County are expected to attend.
Send FYI items to Mike Benbow, Business editor, The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, by fax at 425-339-3435, or by e-mail at economy@heraldnet.com
