Greg Belvill of Allstate Life Insurance in Everett recently obtained the professional designation of chartered reitrement planning counselor. The certification is offered by the College for Financial Planning and involves a course of study and qualifying exams.
Melody Grondahl of Allstate in Everett was honored for her volunteerism in the community. The Allstate Foundation recognized her work with a $500 grant to Junior Achievement of Greater Puget Sound, where Grondahl has volunteered for the past 10 years.
Andy Bryant, owner of Smokey Point Pontiac, Buick, GMC, was presented with a University of Washington Minority Business of the Year award last week for owning one of the highest growing minority-owned businesses in the state.
The grand opening of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce’s new offices will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the new Everett Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Suite 205. The chamber is hosting a business after hours event to show off the offices and the new conference center. Reservations are required before Nov. 28 by calling Vicki Smith at 425-257-3222.
A legislative reception organized by the Snohomish County Chambers Coalition will be from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Northwest headquarters of Verizon Communications, 1800 41st St., Everett. The event is free, but reservations are required by Dec. 3 and can be made by calling Vicki Smith at 425-257-3222.
The annual awards dinner of the Everett Chamber will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Everett Concert Center Ballroom at 2000 Hewitt Ave. Cost is $55 per person. Call 425-257-3222 for information or reservations.
The year-end celebration dinner of the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Everett Golf &Country Club, 1500 52nd St. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell is the keynote speaker. Reservations are required by Dec. 9. Call 425-743-4567.
Washington workers laid off for trade-related reasons may qualify for temporary health coverage through a $1.5 million federal grant. Workers can check eligibility by visiting the local unemployment office or calling 877-872-5627.
People and employers can find and post job opportunities on a new database, called Interfase, set up by the Student Employment Referral Center at Everett Community College. Those interested can visit www.everettcc.edu/studentemployment and follow the directions. Call 425-388-9278 for more information.
Workers who lost jobs or were injured during the storms that occurred between Oct. 15 and Oct. 23 may qualify unemployment benefits. Applications are available online at www.wa.gov/esd/ui/dua.htm or can be requested by phone at 360-902-9479.
Myownly Boarding Kennel in Monroe has recently sent two employees through disaster preparedness training and has equipped itself with generators and other supplies necessary to operate during storms, floods and other emergencies.
Lisa Marshall and Heather Andreni have opened a new Cardsmart franchise outlet with cards and gifts at 22833 Highway 527, Suite 110 in Canyon Park. The number there is 425-485-2289.
OrthoSport Physical Therapy will celebrate its grand opening at 19217 36th Ave. W., Suite 102 in Lynnwood with an open house and Business After Hours event from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 for the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce. Call 425-774-0507 to register for the free event.
Owners Douglas and Loraina Hall have broken ground on a new Grease Monkey franchise in the Buffalo Square Shopping Center near Mill Creek. It will open later this year.
Everett’s Best Western Cascadia Inn at 2800 Pacific Ave., was named a top performer for 2003 by Lodging Hospitality magazine. The selection is based on sales figures.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Snohomish County have received a $5,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation to support its mentoring program.
Send your Business 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.
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