People
Sean Straub of Everett is the new business development officer at the Bank of Everett. He will work with clients and prospects interested in mortgages or a full array of consumer and commercial loans. Straub, formerly a developer, is a member of the South Everett-Mukilteo Rotary Club.
Bruce York has been named secretary and interim chief financial officer for Nastech, a Bothell biopharmaceutical firm. He replaces Philip Ranker, who resigned Jan. 4.
Mike Gianunzio, general counsel for the Snohomish County PUD for the past 12 years, will become manager of regulatory compliance for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District on Feb. 4.
Tracey Beal has joined the staff of Mortgage Broker Associates in Lynnwood as a mortgage broker.
Debbie Emge, economic development manager for Snohomish, will serve on the advisory board for the Everett Community College School of Business Design.
Betty Neighbors of TERRA Staffing Group based in Everett has been named to the national board of the National Federation of Independent Business, a small business advocacy group. Neighbors has previously served as chairman of the organization’s state leadership council.
New business
Streamline Muscle Parts, which specializes in reproduction parts for muscle cars, has opened at 2507A Broadway in Everett. The company can be reached at 425-252-1276.
Coastal Community Bank has begun construction of a second full-service branch in the Stanwood-Camano Island area. The new branch, on Highway 532, will eventually replace the smaller drive-up facility on 271st Street. The new branch will include an espresso drive-up window featuring coffee from Camano Island Coffee Roasters.
Everett Acupuncture Clinic has opened at 2804 Grand Ave., Suite 300, by John Donald. The new office is above the natural foods cooperative. Donald is a licensed acupuncturist with 10 years of experience treating a variety of ailments, including osteoarthritis, headaches and back pain. Contact: 425-258-4633 or www.EverettAcupuncture.com.
Community meetings
A workforce housing summit sponsored by Snohomish County will show how employers can help members of their workforce become homeowners. The forum will run from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Lynnwood Convention Center at 3711 196th St. SW. Attendees will learn how to increase their recruiting ability and improve employee retention and dependability with housing aid.
Tay Yoshitani, chief executive of the Port of Seattle, will be the featured speaker for the Economic Development County’s annual Breakfast Meeting on Jan. 30 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. The meeting starts with registration at 7 and continues until 9:30 a.m. Reservations are needed by Jan. 25. Call Tina Marie Stryker for more information or registration.
Chamber events
Brad Worthley will offer a seminar on the most important aspects of running a business Friday under the sponsorship of the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. Call 360-659-7700 for information or registration.
Marysville Mayor Dennis Kendall will give a state of the city address Jan. 25 at the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast meeting from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Tulalip Casino. Call 360-659-7700.
Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson will give his state of the city address to the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. Call 425-257-3222, ext. 0.
The Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Library plan a business after hours event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Library, adjacent to City Hall at 1804 Main St. If you want to attend, confirm today by calling 425-334-0433.
Seminars
Agricultural entrepreneurship is the focus of a class starting Wednesday at Washington State University’s Room 310 at the Everett Station. The classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday through March 19. Cost is $250. Call Kate Halstead at 425-357-6024.
A new private pilot ground school starts Tuesday at Blue Aviation at the Arlington Airport. Attendees will learn what they need for a private pilot or light sport pilot certificate. The course is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks. Call 360-474-1060.
A seminar in reducing waste in business and government operations is planned from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Jan. 23 at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. The one-day workshop focuses on the Natural Step process of helping organizations operated under sustainable processes to increase productivity and reduce waste. Call 425-828-0982.
Awards
The Inn at Langley has been lauded by the January issue of Conde Nast Traveler, which gave it a top design award and said the hotel was among the best facilities in the country. The inn scored 96.7 points out of 100 for design, and it was recognized for its 180-degree views.
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