People
Zac Olesen, who recently graduated from the law enforcement academy, has joined the Lynnwood Police Department. Before becoming a police officer, Olesen served in the Marines. His father is a deputy with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Carol Nelson, president and chief executive officer of Cascade Financial Corp. of Everett and a member of the Independent Community Bankers of America, has been named 15th among the 25 most powerful women in banking by U.S. Banker magazine. More than 4,800 senior banking executives were considered for the list, a magazine spokesman said. Nelson will be honored Oct. 22 in New York City.
David Adamson has joined Puget Sound Financial of Everett as a senior associate. Adamson is an experienced business and entrepreneurial
specialist.
Dr. Reynold Karr has announced his retirement after serving 28 years as an internist on the hospital medical staff at Providence
Everett Medical Center and running a private practice treating allergy, immunology and rheumatology. Karr plans to continue teaching at the University of Washington and continue as medical director of PlasmaLab International, an Everett-based biomedical company. His private practice staff has included JoAnn Whitt, Susan Perry, Rhonda Sandobal, Lynn Groomer, Mary Londerville and Diana Lachman. Karr plans to close his office Nov. 30. For information about the closing of the practice and transfer of medical records, call 425-258-3651.
Rep. John McCoy, D-Tulalip, who represents the 38th state legislative district, has been named Elder of the Year by the National Indian Education Association. McCoy was recognized for his focus on education and community service. McCoy is active with United Way and the Native American Advisory Board to the national Boys &Girls Clubs organization. He is the manager of Quil Ceda Village, which oversees the infrastructure of the Tulalip Business Park.
Henry “Rick” Costantino has been promoted to chief scientific officer of delivery at Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. of Bothell. He will assume responsibilities for leading Nastech’s development of new drug delivery technologies for peptide and protein therapeutics.
Events
Espresso Buono celebrates its fourth anniversary in business with special events Friday through Sunday. The business is located at 5106 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Business and home owners will be honored when the Snohomish Historical Society presents its Certificates of Contribution for Property Improvements at the Mary Olsen Preservation Awards ceremony, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, downtown Snohomish. The awards are given to business owners and homeowners who have enhanced historic Snohomish. Olsen was a founding member of the organization. Call 360-563-1162.
“Get in the Game,” SnoGold 2010 Community Forum, is set for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Everett Station, Weyerhaeuser Room, 3201 Smith Ave, Everett. The free forum gives Snohomish County businesses, organizations and individuals tips for benefiting from 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. The official SnoGold 2010 logo, by Tulalip artist James Madison, will be unveiled. RSVP to SnoGold2010@snoco.org.
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Two career fairs will be offered Oct. 18 at the University of Washington’s Bothell campus. One will be from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and the other will go from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Each will feature diverse employers, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Alaska Airlines, the Boeing Co., UPS, Puget Sound Blood Center and Intermec Technologies Corp. The campus is at 18115 Campus Way NE in Bothell off exit 24 of I-405. For more, call 425-352-3183.
Employers from more than 60 different companies plan to look for new employees at the fall Snohomish County Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Everett Community College in the student union building and Jackson Center, 2000 Tower St., Everett. Kelly Services plans to provide resume critiques at the free event. Parking is free at 10th Street and Broadway, with a shuttle to campus. For more information, call 425-388-9278 or go to www.snocojobfair.com.
Meetings
American Massage Therapy Association, Snohomish Unit, meets 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at the PUD building, 2320 California Ave., Everett. Steve Tolzman is the speaker. The next meeting is Nov. 12.
Lake Stevens Business Network meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of Highway 9 Casino, 95th Drive NE, Lake Stevens. David Robinson of Steller Solutions is the keynote speaker and the topic is business coaching. Call 425-478-5050 or e-mail frank@frankpina.com.
The Snohomish County Human Resources Association meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Holiday Inn conference center, 3105 Pine St. in Everett. The topic is “Creating the Future Together: Change Management for HR Professionals.” Information or reservations: 425-407-4042.
Business Breakfast Club meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at A.P. Barbara’s Restaurant, 4025 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Call 425-672-7100 or e-mail joe@cunnanelaw.com.
State Attorney General Rob McKenna talks about his role in the fight against identity theft, Women Business Owners Power Luncheon, noon, Oct. 25, Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle. Register at www. womenbusinessowners.org or call 206-575-3232.
WSCPA Snohomish County Chapter meeting, 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Holiday Inn Everett, 3105 Pine St., Everett. Health savings accounts are the subject. Register at www.wscpa.org or by e-mailing kimberly.riley@mossadams.com or calling 425-258-5892.
Good deeds
Marysville’s Mighty Marlins community swim club is looking for business and community sponsors for its annual golf tournament. The fundraising event is a shotgun start, team scramble beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 13 at Camaloch Golf Course on Camano Island. To sponsor a hole, donate a raffle item, or sign up to play, call 360-653-5383.
Absolut Hair, located at 7439 Beverly Blvd., Everett, is participating in a “cut-a-thon” for the Inspire Change Redken and Couture for Cancer program. The charitable partnership provides custom-made wigs for cancer patients worldwide. No credit cards will be accepted for the fundraising event, which is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the salon. Call 425-438-8737.
Roy Robinson Chevrolet, Subaru and Motorhome center has joined the Snohomish County Military Family Friendly Employer Partnership, an initiative spearheaded by the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. The intent is to offer increased employment and career opportunities for military family members.
Participating in a recent fundraising event to support Sky Valley Community Resource Center were Lynnwood Black Angus Steakhouse, Lynnwood Courtyard Marriott, Dan’s Pizza &Pasta, Patty’s Eggnest Restaurant, The Dutch Cup and Lounge, Lombardi’s, the Sultan Bakery and Coastal Community Bank.
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