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Published April 2001 Business Briefs Japanese clearance
for SonoSite “High-frequency imaging will enable Japanese physicians to use the system for breast, vascular and musculoskeletal imaging, as well as for surgical and interventional procedures,” said Kevin Goodwin, President and CEO. Social Security
forum set The forum will provide information about the present Social Security system and explore the issues involved in privatization of Social Security. The program starts at noon, and reservations are required by April 21. For more information, call Laurie McCormick at 425-355-3415 or Samantha Hicks at 425-355-8805. EvCC offers spring
classes “Travel Career Training”: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 10 through April 26, cost $299. “Reservation Computer Training”: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 1 through June 14, cost $599. “Travel on the Internet”: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays from May 23 through May 30, cost $98. “Public Speaking Made Easy”: 9:30 a.m. to noon April 7, cost $35. “Speaking to Influence”: 9:30 a.m. to noon April 14, cost $35. “Strategies for Serious Stock Investors”: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays from April 12 through May 3, cost $39. “Mutual Fund Investing: Is it right for you?”: 7 to 9 p.m. April 10, cost $19. For more information or to register, call the Continuing Education Office at 425-388-9214. Edward Jones opens
new Everett office The office, located in the Everett Mall Plaza at 1201-C SE Everett Mall Way, next to the Red Robin restaurant, will be staffed by Eric Cumley, Investment Representative, and Beth Schuster, Branch Office Administrator. Cumley can be reached at 425-353-2322. Cingular jumps
into local wireless market The joint venture of SBC Communications and BellSouth represents the consolidation of GTE Cellular, Pacific Bell Wireless and others from around the country, said John Dwyer, Vice President for the Washington market. By early this month, the company will have 50 stores in the Seattle-Spokane market areas, including eight in Snohomish County. When GTE and Verizon wireless services combined last year, Cingular bought rights to the Seattle-Spokane market, Dwyer said. Those customers have been notified of the change in recent mailings. Basketcases under
new ownership Joanna Dittemore, who started the company more than a decade ago, has sold Basketcases to Elizabeth Hoewing and Tracy Dihle. At last month’s “Good Morning, Everett” Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Dittemore announced the sale, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family. With the sale, Basketcases will move from Everett to Mukilteo. For more information, call the company at 425-338-3436 or 800-290-9330, send e-mail to service@basketcases-gifts.com or visit online at www.basketcases-gifts.com. ICOS drug shows
promise in studies Data from phase II clinical trials was published in the latest issue of the International Journal of Impotence Research. Naval housing project
gets under way The development, a partnership between the federal government and private developer Gateway Everett, will reduce a housing deficit for U.S. Navy families by providing 288 affordable homes to military families. Kirtley-Cole Associates Inc. of Snohomish is the general contractor on the project. Speakers at the March 1 event included Snohomish County Executive Bob Drewel; Dan Lund, President of Gateway Development Group, the parent company of developer Gateway Everett; and Capt. Kim Buike of Naval Station Everett. GeoEngineers opens
Everett office The office will be managed by J. Gordon, a principal in the firm and also the manager of its Bellingham office. For more information, call 425-252-4565 or send e-mail to everett@geoengineers.com. County businesses
display The chamber kicked off the March 1 event with a business-to-business breakfast at the Alderwood Mall’s Food Court, and the booths officially opened at 9 a.m. at The Market inside the mall. “This year, I think we’ve had more participation,” chamber President Sheryl McGrath said. “This breakfast was one of the best we’ve ever had” in terms of attendance, which numbered more than 60. A variety of businesses and groups were represented at the show, including a number of chiropractors, the Everett Aqua Sox, Saturn of Lynnwood, the University of Phoenix, Edmonds Community College, City University, Seattle Junior Hockey Associates, the U.S. Army, and a variety of banks and credit unions, among others. PUD offers incentive
funds Schools; nonprofit, commercial and industrial enterprises; as well as governmental entities are eligible for the funds, which are limited. Reimbursement is based on first-year energy savings. In order to qualify, projects must be authorized before work begins. Examples of measures funded include lighting controls and fixtures; HVAC equipment including chillers and controls; compressed air systems; motors, pumps and fans; refrigeration; heat recovery systems and controls; and variable frequency drives. For more information, call 425-783-8290 or visit the PUD’s Web site devoted to businesses at http://ci.snopud.com. 2001 tourism guide
available A free copy of the guide can be picked up at Snohomish County Visitor Information centers located off exit 186 on Interstate 5 at 128th Street in south Everett, off exit 199 in the Marysville area or at 127 Ave. A in Snohomish. Free guides also are available through local chambers of commerce or at any Sno-Isle, Everett or Lynnwood library. Guides also can be ordered online by e-mailing to guide@snohomish.org. EvCC Foundation
honors Special thanks were extended to distinguished donors, including BFGoodrich Aerospace, The Estate of Sarah Kravik, Providence Everett Medical Center and the North Everett Lions Club. Other scholarship donors recognized included Andy Holland, The Everett Clinic Foundation, The Boeing Co., Mike and Cathy Deller, Klein Honda, Joel and Mary Edith Branham Estate, EverTrust Bank Foundation and Sanford Kinzer. Other Instructional Resources donors honored included Fluke Corp., The Boeing Co., Kathleen Gutierrez, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Virginia Mason Hospital, Richard and Mayumi Smith, George Shuh and the City of Everett Block Grants Program. Friends of the EvCC Foundation include Bank of America, Gene and Gloria Chase, Cascade Coffee, EverTrust Bank Foundation, Tiz’s Door Sales, Harry and Carol Stuchell, Pat and Claudia McClain, Hill Street Investments, KeyBank, Puget Sound Kidney Center, Rubatino Refuse Removal, Sterling Management, and Joe and Martha Cooper. Monroe dental office
earns Human resource
seminar set To reserve a space, call Amie Hokanson at 425-576-1900, or send e-mail to seminar@hrpmsi.com. Windermere donates |
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