From left: Thien Nguyen, Ava Rudberg, Natalie Giovi and Emma Arceo. (Submitted photos)

From left: Thien Nguyen, Ava Rudberg, Natalie Giovi and Emma Arceo. (Submitted photos)

Coastal Community Bank gives $85K to downtown Everett group

South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary Students of the Month

South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary Students of the Month for outstanding academics, activities and citizenship are Kamiak juniors Natalie Giovi and Emma Arceo and Mariner juniors Thien Nguyen and Ava Rudberg.

Thien Nguyen has a 4.09 weighted GPA and is involved in student government as ASB Secretary. Also, Key Club International as Division 21 Lieutenant Governor and Junior State of America as social director. He is a member of the Association of Washington Student Leaders, working with the Washington State Board of Education as a student researcher, and a member of the Student Voice & Advisory Council and Young Executives of Color.

Ava Rudberg is Junior Class spirit leader. She lettered in volleyball, wrestling and track and was voted Rookie of the Year in track her freshman year. She is involved with Unified Basketball. She serves the homeless community and children in the nursery.

Natalie Giovi holds a 3.94 GPA. She is involved with Human Rights Club, Knight Crew, girls soccer (team manager 2020), National Honors Society, Ultimate Frisbee and Show Band (earned letter and section leader). She earned a Silver Award in Girl Scouts.

Emma Arceo has a 3.84 GPA. She is involved with cross country (captain) and track and field. She was All-Wesco First Team 2018, All-State First Team 2019, Wesco cross country champion, 2019, and Kamiak Athlete of the Week. She volunteers with Meals of Love and local homeless organizations.

Coastal Community Bank donates to Downtown Everett Association revitalization

Coastal Community Bank has donated $85,000 to the Downtown Everett Association.

The money will help the business improvement area group with its downtown revitalization work.

“We believe it is important to support our historic commercial districts because they are the heart, soul, and economic engines of our communities,” said Laura Byers, executive vice president and chief digital banking officer with the bank. “We have a special affection for Downtown Everett because it was the location of Coastal’s first branch, and we are still here today, 24 years later. Coastal is proud to support the work that the Downtown Everett Association will be doing with its Main Street program and the benefit it will provide for local businesses.”

The Downtown Everett Association area covers more than 500 businesses within the 39-square blocks of Everett’s downtown core. The agency operates programs such as the downtown flowers and holiday lighting started in 2020, and the trick-or-treating event.

“We at the DEA are extremely grateful for the generous support of Coastal Community Bank,” said Patrick Hall, DEA Board President. “This donation is proof of their commitment to the revitalization of Downtown Everett, and their confidence in our Main Street program to achieve it. Today they are living up to their reputation as a strong supporter of the communities they serve.”

Washington Main Street helps communities revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of their downtown districts using the successful Main Street ApproachTM, a comprehensive revitalization strategy built around a community’s unique heritage and attributes. As a designated Washington Main Street Community, donations made by businesses to the DEA are eligible for a 75% credit on the following year’s Business and Occupation taxes.

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