People
Douglas Dreher has been named chief executive officer of The Hotel Group in Edmonds. He succeeds Edmond Lee, who founded the company in 1984. Lee will continue to serve as chairman. Dreher has worked for the company for 20 years, most recently as president. The company manages and or owns 25 hotels in 10 states and employs more than 1,300 people.
Kimberly Eiring is the new director of finance and operations for Sparling, a Seattle electrical engineering and consulting firm with offices in the Seattle; Portland, Ore.; and San Diego areas. She will be based in the firm’s Lynnwood office.
Ross Maynard is the new chief financial officer for Everett-based Mountain Pacific Bank. He will serve as executive vice president of the bank. Maynard has 30 years of banking experience.
Marjorie Heidrich has received top sales honors in her Avon district for the third consecutive year. Heidrich’s district includes Everett and parts of Mukilteo and Marysville.
Business events
Rick Steves will be the featured speaker at the World Trade Club annual dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Four Seasons Seattle, 99 Union St., Seattle. Cost is $95 for members. Call 206-686-3736.
ITT Technical Institute will show off its expanded spaces from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at a Business After Hours event sponsored by the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will hold a brief program to show people how to get the most out of their membership. That will be followed with networking, a tour and refreshments from Avenue Catering, a co-host for the event. ITT is at 1615 75th St. SW, Suite 220. Call 425-257-3222 to register.
Esterline will open its new Everett facility for Korry products at 9 a.m. Sept 1 for a ribbon cutting and a self-guided tour. The new factory is at the south end of Paine Field at 11910 Beverly Park Road, Everett. Refreshments will be served.
Business news
Verizon Wireless has added a new cell site between the Monroe and Duvall areas to expand its network. The site will extend coverage for drivers.
K9 Korral Boarding Kennel and Doggy Daycare has added a 6,400-square-foot day care building at its facility at 9612 115th Ave. NE in Lake Stevens. Call 360-653-1322.
Training classes
Upcoming continuing education classes for electrical workers in Everett include: NEC update, Sept. 12, $135; Industrial first aid/AHA CPR, Sept. 26, $85/$65; RCW/WAC low voltage, Sept 26, $135; motors, basic controls and hazardous locations, Aug. 22, $130; Introduction to the NEC &RCW/WAC rules, Sept. 26, $130. Classes for plumbers in Everett include: solar hot water systems and basic electrical safety, Aug. 22, $135; plumbing code update, Sept. 26, $135. Call 425-454-2482 to register or go to www.citcwa.org.
Honors
Concept Architecture of Everett has been selected for a Best of Local Business Award by the U.S. Commerce Association. The awards are presented to small businesses that provide service to their customers and community. The association is a trade group funded by small businesses.
Good deeds
The community fund established by Boeing Co. employees in the Puget Sound area has awarded a $40,000 grant to Bethany of the Northwest in Everett to replace carpeting at Bethany of the Pacific at Pacific Campus of Providence Regional Medical Center. It’s part of a project to improve the quality of life of Bethany residents.
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