Biz Bits

Published 9:16 am Tuesday, October 12, 2010

People

Employees at the Haggen Food &Pharmacy stores in Arlington and Marysville recently were honored as the best in 2009 among 15 Haggen stores in the company. Jennifer Pillow of the Arlington Haggen was named wine specialist of the year. Malika Rhodes of the Marysville Haggen was honored as bulk foods co-manager of the year.

Dr. Cheryl Beighle is moving to the Everett Clinic’s Silver Lake location starting Oct. 28. She will be providing general pediatric care as well as integrative medicine for children and referred adults. Integrative medicine balances traditional medicine and complementary therapies such as meditation, hypnotherapy, nutrition counseling, and herbs and other supplements.

Clinical practice manager Christine Malone of the Everett Clinic has earned the professional designation of certified medical practice executive from the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Malone joined The Everett Clinic in 2008 and recently published her first book, “Administrative Medical Assisting.”

Events

Pam Jackson of The Growth Coach give a presentation, “The Five Deadly Traps Business Owners Fall Into and How to Overcome Them,” the next class in the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s business education series, set for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room, 121 Fifth Ave. N. The $20 fee includes continental breakfast and networking time. RSVP to chamberexec@edmondswa.com or 425-670-1496, ext. 3.

A 2010 legislative agenda presentation is planned for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Embassy Suites North in Lynnwood by the Everett Area and South Snohomish County chamber of commerce. The agenda will focus on key business-related issues. Call 425-774-0507 to register.

Horizon Bank plans a free seminar, “Technology on a Shoestring,” for small-business owners. The presentation will cover the latest in security and data protection. Featured speaker is Dave Ferguson, co-founder of Click Engineering Inc., a technology consulting firm. The event is set for 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Oct. 28 at Horizon Bank, 9929 Evergreen Way, Everett. To register, call 360-756-2666 or e-mail seminars@horizonbank.com.

Good deeds

Providence General Foundation recently presented a $12,000 check to The Salvation Army of Everett and Snohomish County to be used to help low-income people with medical prescriptions.

Send your Business FYI 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.