People
Everett Community College Foundation’s new members and elected officers are Charlie Chaffin, Cascade Bank; Dr. Jim Courrier, dentist; Ray Jones, Kimberly Clark Corp.; David Iseminger, Microsoft; Harold Kelly, Puget Sound Kidney Centers; David Toyer, Barclays North; Dr. Stephen Westcott, Providence Everett Medical Center’s North Everett Clinic; and Henry Veldman, Western Washington Medical Group. Board officers are president Maureen Ryan, president-elect Mike Deller, vice president Barb Chapman and treasurer Harold Kelly.
Denna Cline has joined Perteet, Inc., as director of transportation planning. She has 20 years experience in management, planning and business development. Based in Everett, Perteet is a group of engineers, planners and surveyors.
Gerard C. “Chris” D’Couto has joined Neah Power Systems of Bothell as its chief operating officer, a new position at the company. D’Couto most recently worked as senior director of marketing at Form Factor and had a nine-year tenure at Novellus Systems. He has a doctorate in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration.
Lynne Munoz is the new director of Everett Community College’s School of Business Design. A Mukilteo resident, Munoz has taught business technology and general business courses for 23 years. She has been a full-time faculty member and adviser at Everett since 1996, earning tenure at the community college in 2000. For more information about the business design school, go to www.everettcc.edu/sbd.
April Zepeda has joined the Everett Clinic as its media and communications manager. Zepeda previously worked as a reporter and north Puget Sound bureau chief for KOMO television, where she earned awards for reporting.
Sharon Maher has joined Lynnwood-based Network Mortgage Services in its retail lending team.
Business news
The Everett Clinic is the winner of the American Medical Group Association’s 2007 Acclaim Award. The award recognizes physician directed organizations. The clinic was honored for its Big Dots Metrics program that evaluates six areas of medical care and uses the results to make improvements.
Haggen Food and Pharmacy is offering reusable grocery tote bags for 99 cents each at the guest services counters of its stores. The bags fold flat and hold more than a typical paper grocery bag.
Stevens Pass ski resort has posted a new Web site for the 2007-08 winter season. Kicking off its 70th anniversary year, Stevens Pass now lists its activities online at www.stevenspass.com
Events
Human Services Council networking roundtable meeting and special session on youth is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 27 at the Washington State University Cooperative Extension Offices, cougar Auditorium, Mccollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. RSVP to hscouncil@verizon.ent or call 425-252-1244.
The Everett Home Show is set for noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center in downtown Everett. Go online to www.comcastarenaeverett.com.
Marsha Massey, interim state tourism director, plans to talk about the state tourism commission and its marketing plans at a forum presented by the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3819 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Make a reservation by Wednesday at 425-348-5802.
Ross Bogue, vice president and general manager of the Everett Boeing plant, is the speaker at an Everett Area Chamber of Commerce event set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hansen Conference Center at the Everett events center.
La-De-Biz, 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at Summer Breeze Haven in Everett. Free lunch and networking meeting for all women in business. For address and more information, contact Jyl at fishwash@tgi.net or call 425-231-5246.
Business Breakfast Club has openings for new members. Meetings are 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at A.P. Barbara’s Restaurant, 4025 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. For more information, contact Joseph Cunnane at 425-672-7100 or joe@cunnanelaw.com.
The Sno-King School Retirees, Unit 23, representing school employees in the Edmonds, Northshore and Shoreline school districts since 1977, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the forming of the group. The party is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Edmonds District 15 administrative denter, rooms 101 and 102. All members and prospective members are invited to attend. Go to www.sksr.org.
Education
Pathways to Work employment support class for women, set for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10-23 in Everett, is offered by the Displaced Homemaker Center, Pathways for Women, YWCA. The free class is offered to those who are re-entering the work force because of divorce, separation, death, disability or loss of public assistance. To register, call 425-258-2766.
Business workshops at Edmonds Community College’s Business and Training Center are set for Thursday evenings in November and include free follow-up business advising. Class topics include developing a business plan, financial business basics and strategic marketing. To register, call 425-640-1840 or go to www.the-btc.com. For information, call 425-640-1468.
News notes
The state Department of Labor and Industries is a proposing a 3.2 percent increase in 2008 workers’ compensation rates. Average premiums would go up just over 2 cents per hour worked. Public hearings regarding the 2008 rates include those at 9 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Best Western Cotton Tree Inn, 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon, and 2 p.m. Oct. 31, Labor and Industries service soffice, 12806 Gateway Dr., Tukwila.
Good deeds
The Salvation Army of Everett and Snohomish County recently received a donation of $5,639 from the Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Co. Presented on behalf of current and retired Boeing employees, the gift will help Snohomish County residents in need.
Cory Long, co-owner of the Judd &Black appliance company, recently presented a $10,000 check to Christmas House board members and a $2,000 check to the North Everett Boys &Girls Club. The donations were made at the conclusion of the company’s annual charity golf tournament.
John L. Scott realty of Marysville plans to host a garage sale to benefit foster children through Compass Health. The sale is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 in the parking lot of John L. Scott, 1241 State St., Marysville. The office is accepting donations of new or gently used items and cash donations. Call 425-330-2188.
Banner Bank employees and Lighthouse Landscaping employees recently volunteered time to help beautify the home of an Everett resident as part of the bank’s “Paint the Town” program. The program aims to help seniors and others with disabilities.
Corporate sponsorships are sought for a golf tournament that will benefit Opal House, a nonprofit Guatemalan orphanage and medical clinic. The tournament is set for Oct. 6, at Echo Falls Golf Course, Snohomish. Tee off is at 8 a.m. Cost of $150 per player incudes golf cart, green fees, range balls, putting contest, prizes, lunch and more. Register before Sept. 26 by calling 425-836-4315.
Merrill Gardens Mill Creek retirement center offers a series of fall seminars, including those on Medicare, organizing your belongings and identity theft. Call 425-338-1580.
Send news and color photos 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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