An Everett siding contractor was charged March 7 with first-degree theft of more than $45,000 in sales tax he collected on jobs but never remitted to the state.
The state attorney general’s office filed the charge against Venianmin M. Semenyuk, 27, in Snohomish County Superior Court at the request of the Washington State Department of Revenue.
Semenyuk has operated Quality Exterior Inc. since 2006. His license was revoked by the Department of Revenue on May 12, 2011.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of $20,000 and 10 years in prison.
BUSINESS NEWS
Energy saving tips from PUD
The Snohomish County PUD offers its business customers tips to save energy and money.
Businesses can save money by using more natural light and task lighting, installing programmable thermostats and upgrading to more energy efficient lighting using PUD business lighting rebates. For other energy-saving tips and more information about PUD conservation programs, go to www.snopud.com or call the PUD Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.
Expo showcases local businesses
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Port of Edmonds, the city of Edmonds, Edmonds Community College and the Edmonds Conference Center, will hold its 2012 Edmonds Business Expo 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24 at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds.
The public can meet local experts and hear seminars from a range of specialities, including interior design, health care, financial advice, architecture, lighting, marketing and much more.
More information is at www.edmondswa.com, or call Valerie Claypool at 425-332-7115.
New veeps named
Veteran mortgage banking executives Donn Costa and Debbie Steck recently joined 1st Security Bank of Washington as senior vice presidents to lead in building a mortgage lending department at the group’s six locations.
Steck and Costa have worked together since the mid-1990s at then-named Lynnwood Financial Corp. That company became Golf Savings Bank in 2000 and was purchased by Sterling Financial in 2006. Previously they were with Phoenix Mortgage.
Costa most recently held the position of executive vice president of Sterling Savings Bank. Steck most recently held the position of senior vice president and operating officer of home lending at Sterling.
Business briefs
• The Mountlake Terrace Business Association holds its monthly networking lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21 at Merrill Gardens, 23303 58th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Guest speaker is Patrick Chestnut, CEO of Affiliated Associations of America.
• The Edmonds Chamber Ambassadors hold a weekly networking breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. every Wednesday at Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. It is free, open to all and includes a continental breakfast. No reservation required. For a list of upcoming guest speakers, go to www.edmondswa.com.
• Fidelity Investments has opened a new, full-service investor center at 18825 33rd Ave. W, Lynnwood, adjacent to the Alderwood mall. Maurice Moore, vice president and branch manager of the new office, will work with a team of 10 to help customers with investment needs, including portfolio management, college savings, estate planning and retirement savings.
• Two Chase Bank branches in Edmonds, at 424 Fifth Ave. S and 8105 Lake Ballinger Way, will now offer Chase Private Client offices. The offices, partnered with J.P. Morgan, will provide convenience and special services for banking and investment clients.
• The Sleep Country Foster Kids Program collected over 6,000 pairs of pajamas for Northwest foster kids Jan. 2-Feb. 26. Donations were distributed between 18 foster care nonprofit partners in Washington, Idaho and Oregon.
CIVIC NEWS
Miller Foundation awards $37K
In the first cycle of 2012, the Hazel Miller Foundation approved grants for public education assistance to the Edmonds Public Schools Foundation ($25,000). They also approved grants supporting youth activities through the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation ($7,000), and the Rotary Club of Edmonds’ Daybreakers Foundation ($5,000) for another year of Jazz Connection, a free annual event featuring musicians from the Edmonds School District and Edmonds Community College.
For more information, go to http://hazelmillerfoundation.org.
City Hall is an Energy Star
Edmonds City Hall for the second year is being recognized for energy efficiency by the Environmental Protection Agency by being labeled an Energy Star building.
The label means the building performs in the top 20 percent of its peer structures across the country. City Hall also has reduced its consumption of power by nearly 5 percent since its baseline-rating year of 2007, according to Jim Stevens, facilities maintenance manager.
Snohomish County Tomorrow selects new officers
Snohomish County Tomorrow members selected officers for 2012 during their February steering committee meeting.
Mill Creek Councilman Terry Ryan and Snohomish County Councilman Brian Sullivan will co-chair. Jon Nehring, mayor of Marysville, and Stephanie Wright, vice chair of the Snohomish County Council, will share vice-chair responsibilities.
Snohomish County Tomorrow is a cooperative forum consisting of representatives from Snohomish County and each of its cities as well as from the Tulalip Tribes. The group’s primary function is to oversee the countywide planning policies, written policies on growth management from which the county and cities’ comprehensive plans are developed.
Civic briefs
• The Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Project is conducting a public survey to gather opinions and suggestions. To take part, go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/J9VZWQ9. For more information, contact Laura at edmondsbwh@gmail.com.
• The city of Edmonds seeks an interested citizen for the Historic Preservation Commission. Applicants must reside within city limits, have a demonstrated interest or competence in historic preservation, and possess qualities of impartiality and broad judgment. The commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Applications are in the lobby of City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N, or call 425-771-0247 to have one sent by mail or email.
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