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Published September 2005 Business Briefs
Kohl’s stores coming
Construction is due to begin next January on the center, featuring Kohl’s store and a 93,000-square-foot Winco Foods supermarket, 45,000-square-feet of smaller stores and two stand-alone pad-sites for retail businesses. The center’s opening is set for late 2006. The Wisconsin-based Kohl’s chain reportedly plans to make a big impact on mid-priced department stores in Western Washington. A second Kohl’s site is supposedly being targeted for downtown Covington, east of Kent. Other sites are rumored to include centers in Puyallup, Lacey, Silverdale, Woodinville and elsewhere, although the company itself is not commenting on the speculation. Retail analysts expect Kohl’s to primarily compete with Mervyns, J.C. Penney, Sears, Kmart and Macy’s, but Wal-Mart and Target discount stores could also feel the competition. Kohl’s opened 95 stores last year and plans the same number of new stores this year across the country. Construction to
begin When the 88,000-square-foot building opens in 2007, it will give science classes storage and preparation areas and a third lab dedicated to organic chemistry. The visual arts department will have walls of windows that will provide ample light, two studios and gallery space near the main entrance. With the larger space, the arts department will add new programs that will include printmakin, art education and sculpture. The Everett Community College Foundation is working to raise $750,000 to equip the arts and sciences building with necessary equipment for the classes. 3 Vines Chef Service
Call 3 Vines at 425-303-3333 a few hours ahead for a quick meal, or the day before, especially for a large party, and the food will be ready for pick-up at a pre-arranged time. The restaurant, which buys from local growers to assure freshness and quality, shares a space with J. Matheson Kitchen and Gourmet at 2609 Colby. SRO buys business
park CityBank sells
Diligenz subsidiary Diligenz pioneered online searches for information and access to data that primarily is used by lenders and investors when deciding whether to loan or invest money in a company. Learn
how to sell The Local Procurement Opportunities seminar will be 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 8. Representatives from local agencies and large businesses will discuss the products and services they procure and how these purchases are made. Participating agencies and prime contractors include City of Arlington, Edmonds School District, City of Darrington, Monroe Correctional Complex, City of Everett, Monroe School District, City of Gold Bar, Mukilteo School District, City of Lynnwood, Snohomish School District, City of Marysville, Community Transit, City of Monroe, U.S. Navy, City of Mountlake Terrace, Boeing, City of Sultan, Del-Jen Services, Snohomish County, Fluke, Port of Everett, Hoffman Construction, Everett Community College, Intermec Corporation, Edmonds Community College and Wilder Construction. Since space is limited, early registration is encouraged. To register, visit www.snoedc.org/event_calendar.jsp or e-mail lhenthorn@snoedc.org. For more information, call Lisa Henthorn at 425-743-4567 Ext. 13. HCI wins award
for military project The award was given for innovation in the design solution, incorporation of sustainable design elements, contribution to improving the operating capability of a Federal Agency, and cooperation between the project team and agency in meeting project goals. Diabetes education
program Participants in an ADA Recognized program are taught self-care skills to promote better management of their diabetes regimen. With the support of the health-care team and increased knowledge of diabetes, patients can assume a major responsibility for their diabetes management. According to ADA, some of the acute and chronic complications of diabetes may be prevented through better self-management. For more information about the program, contact Taunya Sanchez at 360-435-1051. Upscale apartment
complex The $9 million complex will also contain ground-floor space for retail businesses, similar to the nearly completed Village Commons condominiums next door. The upscale apartments will have one or two bedrooms and range from 750 square feet to more than 1,100 square feet. Residents will park in a gated, covered parking area and will have access to common spaces for visiting or relaxing outdoors. Red Dragon Casino
opens The casino opened in July under the ownership of Geordie Sze and has approximately 150 employees. Red Dragon Casino has gaming on two levels, a poker room with four tables and 15 gaming tables with limits from $5 to $200. The casino also books parties for up to 200 people. Located at 21917 Hwy 99, Red Dragon Casino also has two restaurants. The Macau Grill has a Pan Asian menu, patio dining and live music on weekends. The Upper Deck Sports Bar has a more casual menu, pool tables, outdoor patio and sports shows on 42-inch and 158-inch television screens. The casino opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at 7 a.m., with both restaurants serving food throughout those hours. There are two parking lots and complimentary valet parking on weekends. For more information, call 425-275-4444. Radia Vein Center
opens Vascular surgeons on staff include doctors James “Jay” Cook, Robert DeFrang, Phillip Feliciano, W. Burley McIntyre and Mark Papenhausen. For more information, call 425-740-2180 or go online to www.radiaveincenter.net. Seminar for small-business
owners, DeVries is the author of “Self-Marketing Secrets” and “Client Seduction” and the founder and research director for New Client Marketing Institute. He is an adjunct professor of marketing at the Harvard Business School. Juetten’s firm, Nancy S. Juetten Marketing, is the institute’s affiliate for the state of Washington. She will offer advice to help business owners benefit from editorial coverage. Big Brothers Big
Sisters Anderst has served as director of development for the YMCA of Snohomish County for the past four years. Prior to that, she was director of development with Sherwood Community Services. |
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