March 11th, 2010SUNDANCE Energy Services, Inc. Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company's consistently high level of customer service
Sundance Energy Services, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Angie's List Super Service Award!
The Super Service Award,… Read More
March 11th, 2010Deception Pass Tours Offers Pre-Season Sale
10 Tickets for $100
Deception Pass Tours is once again offering Pre-Season Ticket Pack sales that are discounted 60% over regular season rates. The Pre-Season Sale ends April 1, 2010. If you are i… Read More
March 11th, 2010Leadership Skagit- Class of 2011
Applications available now!
Early Bird Deadline May 17th
The Opportunity of a Lifetime…Apply Now!
Don't miss this chance for comprehensive community leadership
training for yourself and/or your … Read More
March 10th, 2010Relaxation Station Celebrates 5 Years in Business
Relaxation Station in downtown Mount Vernon is celebrating their fifth year in business. The unique shop created a niche in 2005, providing a mini sanctuary for busy professionals in need of a brief … Read More
March 9th, 2010WWU Student Joins Fire Mountain Solar for Website Development
Alana Nelson, Owner and Office Manager of Fire Mountain Solar LLC, has announced that Western Washington University student Rachel Smith has accepted an internship position to help design their new we… Read More
March 8th, 2010Distribution Begins for I Love Skagit County Guide
Distribution of the inaugural I Love Skagit County Visitors' & Newcomers' Guide will begin on March 12th. I Love Skagit LLC, publisher of the annual guide, is owned by Guy & Lisa Corp and Jeremy & Ja… Read More
March 8th, 2010From Surviving to Thriving: Getting the Most from Boards and Volunteers
The Skagit Valley College Center for Non-profit Excellence will offer a three-hour workshop,
"From Surviving to Thriving: Getting the Most from Boards and Volunteers" on Thursday,
March 11 from 6:00… Read More
March 3rd, 2010Sylvan Learning Spreads Joy of Reading Across North America
Make Dr. Seuss Proud: Read Across America on March 2 Sylvan Learning partners with National Education Association to spread the joy of reading locally and across North America
Mount Vernon, WA (Gr… Read More
March 2nd, 2010Stock Your Shelves, the Tulips Are Coming
The Mount Vernon Chamber is very excited for the Twenty Seventh Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April. The festival has a huge impact on our local economy, bringing in between 300,000-400,000 v… Read More
March 2nd, 2010Skagit Valley College Announces Hall of Fame 2010 Inductees
Skagit Valley College has named 18 people to its Hall of Fame, an award established in
1989 to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Skagit Valley College
or honored it by t… Read More
March 2nd, 2010Logan Creek Celebrates 95th Birthday of Resident Elinor Lange Alseth Pearmain
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Elinor Lange Alseth Pearmain is turning 95 on March 12, 2010!
A Champagne & Dessert Celebration will be held Friday, March 12th at
The Logan Creek Retirement Community from 2-4 pm.
… Read More
March 1st, 2010Haggen Food & Pharmacy Leading Efforts to Raise Funds for MS Programs, Research
Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores are combining efforts with customers and vendors to support Walk MS, the largest annual fundraiser of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Haggen Food & Pharmacy a… Read More
March 1st, 2010Benefit Concert for Haiti Scheduled at Skagit Valley College's McIntyre Hall
Skagit Valley College's GlobalFest 2010 will conclude with a free benefit concert for Haiti on
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7 p.m., at McIntyre Hall, which is located at Skagit Valley
College's Moun… Read More
March 1st, 2010March 18 Awards Banquet Honoring Skagit Businesses, Entrepreneurs
An awards banquet to honor some of Skagit County's top businesses and entrepreneurs will be presented Thursday, March 18 at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon.
The second-annual Skagit County Business P… Read More
February 26th, 2010Mount Vernon Express Employment Professionals Franchisee Named Franchisee of the Year
Mark and Sandy Hagen, owners of the Mount Vernon and Bellingham, Wash., Express Employment Professionals offices, have been named the 2010 Express Franchisee of the Year award winner. Each year, this … Read More
February 23rd, 2010Skagit Valley Family YMCA Looking for Donors for 'Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt'
The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is hosting a 'YMCA Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt' on April 3 at the YMCA Sports Center in Bakerview Park. YMCA is looking for local businesses/organizations who are intere… Read More
February 23rd, 2010"Pass the Buck" Contest
You can win a free video on the Chamber's Website with the new .
How it Works:
-Fill out one "Buck" for each member you visited during the month
-Turn in "Bucks" at After Hours, Luncheons, Cham… Read More
February 23rd, 2010Precision Collision Holds National Vehicle Extrication Program Seminars
First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE)
This course promotes efficient motor vehicle rescue procedures
for emergency personnel at the scene of an accident.
On March 23rd (Kent), 24th (Bell… Read More
February 23rd, 2010Fun New Products, 'Do-It-Yourself' Home Repairs at Birch Equipment Home Show Booth This Year
Spring fever is hitting Birch Equipment Rental and Sales with the addition of organic gardening products, hand tools, and quirky gift items. And people attending this year's NW Washington Home and Gar… Read More
February 23rd, 2010Birch Equipment Helps Community by Joining Three Programs
Birch Equipment Rental and Sales has joined two community marketing efforts that support independent businesses and a program open to the community that benefits Wade King Elementary School in Belling… Read More
February 22nd, 2010Birch Equipment Employee Participating in Road Less Graveled Program
Birch Equipment Rental and Sale's Mount Vernon store manager will speak next week to students attending the Road Less Graveled Class. Offered by Bellingham Technical College, the six week course helps… Read More
February 19th, 2010Double Barrel BBQ Catering Announces the Re-Launch of Their Website
Double Barrel BBQ Catering is proud to announce the re-launch of their website. To celebrate they are giving away BBQ! Check out the new site at www.DoubleBarrelBBQ.com and enter the drawing for a cha… Read More
February 16th, 2010City of Mount Vernon and FEMA Map Update at February Luncheon
The February 24, 2010 Membership Luncheon will be a legislative update where Mayor Bud Norris will give a brief City Update, Mr. Albert Liou from Pacific International Engineering and Chal Martin from… Read More
February 16th, 2010SICBA Announces First Annual Playhouse Competition
"Best of Show" trophy to be awarded at SICBA Home & Garden Show
Burlington, WA - The members of Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) are at it again, and once more, the beneficiaries… Read More
February 16th, 2010Skagit Valley College Automotive Technology Program Receives National Certification
Skagit Valley College's Automotive Technology program has received national certification
by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National
Institute for Automotiv… Read More
February 16th, 2010Haggen Food & Pharmacy, TOP Food & Drug Raise $16,905 for Haiti Earthquake Victims
Customers and employees of Haggen Food & Pharmacy and TOP Food & Drug stores recently raised $16,905 for World Vision's relief efforts in Haiti, which was devastated by a Jan. 12 earthquake.
World … Read More
February 12th, 2010Bellair Charters to Provide Bus Service to Canadian Border During Olympics
I wanted to get the word out and make you aware that Bellair Charters was hired today by Birch Bay Square to provide transportation to the border for the Winter Games. Due to the lateness of this requ… Read More
February 11th, 2010Burlington Hampton Inn & Suites Team Member Honored with Award
Recognized as Spirit of Hampton
Burlington, WA (Grassroots Newswire) 02/10/10 - The Burlington Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 1860 S. Burlington Boulevard, today announced the special recognition… Read More
February 10th, 2010Stephen L. Porter Has Just Joined the Noel Communications Team
Steve has over 30 years experience in the telecommunications industry and has worked for major carriers like Sprint and MCI. He has extensive background in switching, transport networks, and fiber op… Read More
February 8th, 2010SVC Human Services to offer Surviving to Thriving: Growing Your Non-Profit
The Skagit Valley College Human Services program will offer a two-part workshop,
Surviving to Thriving: Growing Your Non-Profit on Thursday, February 18 and Thursday,
February 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p… Read More
February 8th, 2010Skagit Valley College to Offer Four-Week Course in Fundamentals of Caregiving
For individuals who are interested in getting a jumpstart on their healthcare career,
Skagit Valley College will offer Fundamentals of Caregiving on four consecutive Fridays
beginning February 19 at… Read More
February 8th, 2010Skagit Valley College President receives "Citizen of the Year Award"
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - Dr. Gary Tollefson, President of Skagit Valley College, recently received the North Puget Sound Association of Realtors "Citizen of the Year Award." The award was presented to Dr… Read More
February 5th, 2010Skagit Valley College Library Receives Grant to Support Job-seeking Students and Community
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - The Skagit Valley College Norwood Cole Library has recently
received a $16,800 Renew Washington grant from the state library funded by the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation Fed… Read More
February 4th, 2010Shared Work Saved Jobs and Businesses Last Year
More than 20,000 jobs were saved in Washington last year, as local chambers of commerce and other business associations teamed up with the Employment Security Department to promote the Shared-Work Pro… Read More
February 3rd, 2010Chamber Set to Kickoff New "Business Happy Hour Open House"
February marks the kickoff of the new "Business Happy Hour Open House", which will take the place of "Less Than Six Degrees After Hours". Join the Mount Vernon Chamber and Skagit Valley Wine Associati… Read More
February 3rd, 2010On the Road Again: Supreme Court to Hear Cases at Skagit Valley College
The Washington Supreme Court's nine justices will lunch with students, speak to classes regarding the state and federal constitutions, legal careers, and hear arguments on three real cases in a commun… Read More
January 25th, 2010Governor Gregoire Reappoints Margaret Rojas to the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees
Governor Christine Gregoire has reappointed Margaret Rojas, of Anacortes, to a second
five-year term on the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees. Ms. Rojas' first appointment as
a SVC Board of Tr… Read More
January 20th, 2010Haggen Food & Pharmacy Collecting Donations for Haiti Relief Efforts
Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores are collecting donations to fund World Vision's relief efforts in Haiti, which was devastated by a Jan. 12 earthquake.
World Vision, based in Federal Way, is using ca… Read More
January 19th, 2010Skagit Valley Medical Center Adds Three Providers
Mount Vernon, WA - Skagit Valley Medical Center added two physicians and a certified physician assistant in the month of January. The addition of these providers will lead to improved access to healt… Read More
January 18th, 2010Rick Steves to be Keynote Speaker at Skagit Valley College GlobalFest 2010
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that Rick Steves,
author and travel expert, will kick off SVC's GlobalFest 2010 on Tuesday, February 9 at
7:30 p.m. in McIntyre Hal… Read More
January 13th, 2010Port of Skagit County Welcomes Bill Shuler to Board of Commissioners
Burlington -- Bill Shuler opened a new chapter in his long career of public service today when he attended his first meeting as a member of the Port of Skagit's board of commissioners. A resident of S… Read More
January 13th, 2010Chinook Enterprises Provides Frequently Asked Questions About Their Services
Chinook Enterprises Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Chinook's clients and what types of jobs can they do?
Chinook works with anyone who has a disability or other barrier. The ran… Read More
January 11th, 2010Skagit Valley College Earns National Recognition for Student Engagement
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - At Skagit Valley College, making connections with students is a
winning formula for success in the classroom, and it is now proving to be a model sought after
by other communit… Read More
January 8th, 2010Manpower Inc. Moves to Burlington
Bellingham, WA - Friday January 8, 2010: Manpower Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Skagit County. Located at 180 Gilkey Road in Burlington, the new facility will operate as … Read More
January 7th, 2010Skagit Valley College Customized Training brings onsite training to Arlington facility
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. In its continuing effort to address workforce needs,
Skagit Valley College's Customized Training program is partnering with Village Community
Services in Arlington to provide th… Read More
January 6th, 2010Bellair Charters Donates Bus to Pennsylvania Museum
Ferndale, Washington - Bellair Charters has donated a motorcoach to the Museum of Bus Transportation, located in Hershey PA. The vehicle is a 1977 MCI MC-5 and was an important member of the Bellair C… Read More
January 6th, 2010Customer Service Bootcamp Provides Five Key Strategies to Increase Customer Satisfaction
The New Year is always a good time to make plans and set course for a new year of expansion. In our current economic climate customer service becomes more and more vital to maintain your customer's lo… Read More
January 5th, 2010New Online Tutoring Connects Skagit Valley College Students and Tutors
With the growing demand for online learning and support services, Skagit Valley College
students can now access online tutoring - for free - through the Northwest eTutoring
Consortium. Winter Quarte… Read More
January 5th, 2010SVC Multicultural Student Services Director Anita Ordóñez honored by Opportunities
Anita Ordóñez, Director of Multicultural Student Services at Skagit Valley College,
has received the Longevity Eagle Award by Opportunities Industrialization Center of
Washington. Rosey Hernandez, O… Read More
December 23rd, 2009Life Transitions Classes Offered at Skagit Valley College
The Skagit Valley College Life Transitions Program is offering free monthly classes for those
seeking support and direction in career or educational needs. The program is now accepting
applications … Read More
December 18th, 2009Skagit Valley College Foundation Publishes Annual Report for 2009
The Skagit Valley College Foundation has announced the publication of its
Annual Report for 2009. The report is for the year ending June 30, 2009 and can be
viewed online, www.skagit.edu/foundation. Read More
December 9th, 2009Best Western CottonTree Inn Recieves Director's Award for Quality
The Best Western CottonTree Inn and Convention Center in Mount Vernon has received the Best Western Director's Award for outstanding quality standards. The Director's Award recognizes Best Western Int… Read More
December 2nd, 2009Skagit Valley College Foundation Selects Kelli Tolf as Assistant Director
The Skagit Valley College Foundation recently selected Kelli Tolf, of Burlington, as the
Foundation's Assistant Director. Most recently, Ms. Tolf served as the Foundation's Event
Coordinator for the… Read More
November 24th, 2009RetroTech Group Replaces Pondry Happy Hour
The RetroTech Group has taken the place of the Pondry Happy Hour that has been occuring every week for the last couple years. The goal for this is to bring together smart business people to share thei… Read More
November 24th, 2009Burro Loco Cider Wins People's Choice Award at Ivar's Salmon House
The people at Ivar's Salmon House 2nd Annual Cider Celebration have spoken out about their favorite cider, and the verdict is Burro Loco Cider. The cider is produced in limited annual quantities by Ec… Read More
November 20th, 2009Skagit Valley College Students to Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need
Thanksgiving will be brighter for 20 local families this year, thanks to the Skagit Valley
College C.H.E.F.'s Club (Culinary Hospitality Education Foundation) and Phi Theta Kappa
students. Under the… Read More
November 18th, 2009Business Week- Mount Vernon named #1 Job Market Set for Recovery in U.S.
Mount Vernon, a small town in the Skagit Valley, about 60 miles north of Seattle and 80 miles south of Vancouver, has a historic downtown, nearby whale-watching tours, eagle-watching and kayaking. The… Read More
November 18th, 2009Economic Impact Study Shows Home Building Pays its Way in Skagit County
Burlington, WA - An economic impact study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Policy Department shows that the home building industry in Skagit County not only pays f… Read More
November 16th, 2009Blade Chevrolet Announces Stimulus Package Opportunites
See atached flyer for details
Zane Morrison
Fleet & Commercial Manager
Cell: (206) 919-9191
E-Mail: zane@bladechevy.com
Blade Chevrolet
1100 Freeway Dr. Mt Vernon, WA 98273
Main: (360) 42… Read More
November 16th, 2009Birch Equipment Joins Annual Toys for Tots Drive
(BELLINGHAM, WA) - Join Birch Equipment Rental & Sales to help make the holiday season brighter for disadvantaged families. The company is entering its 12th year as an active supporter of the U.S. Ma… Read More
November 16th, 2009Skagit Valley College Videophone Improves Communication for Hearing Impaired Students
Communication among hearing impaired students, and their peers, just got a whole lot
easier at Skagit Valley College, thanks to the installation of videophone technology at
SVC's Mount Vernon Campus… Read More
November 16th, 2009Skagit Valley College Students to Share Experiences from Volunteer Work in China's Earthquake Zone
In an effort to enrich cultural connections and increase global awareness and service projects for college students, four Skagit Valley College (SVC) students, and one WSU graduate student, traveled t… Read More
November 12th, 2009Clay Learned Elected President of Rider Relief Fund
Clay Learned of Learned Commercial, Inc. has recently returned from Las Vegas where the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) held their world finals. Learned, who volunteers for the non-profit leg of the PB… Read More
November 12th, 2009Mount Vernon Awarded $800,000 Grant for Downtown Flood Protection and Skagit Riverwalk Project
MOUNT VERNON - The City of Mount Vernon has been awarded $800,000 from the Washington State
Public Works Board - Small Communities in Rural Counties (SCRC) Grant Program for the first phase of the Mo… Read More
November 6th, 2009United States Census 2010
The Mount Vernon Chamber would like to let our members know that the 2010 United States Census is about to begin. Questionnaires will be delivered to households in mid-March of 2010, but the census pr… Read More
November 6th, 2009Skagit County Planning & Development Services Announces New Hours of Operation.
Beginning Monday, November 9, 2009, our office will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12 noon, and from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Phone service will be available from 8:00 am to 4:… Read More
November 5th, 2009Birch Equipment Employees Can Earn Day Off on Veterans's Day...But There's a Catch
(BELLINGHAM, WA) - Birch Equipment employees who have served in the military will be granted a paid day off on Veteran's Day if they show up to work in their military uniform. The offer has been on th… Read More
November 4th, 2009Avenue Catering Expands to Become Avenue Catering and Bistro
Avenue Catering held the grand opening of their new restaurant, Avenue Bistro, on October 27th. The bistro is located at 676 Spruce Street in Burlington at the same location as Avenue Catering. The re… Read More
November 2nd, 2009Free Guide Gives Parents Tips and Suggestions To Avoid Report Cards That Don't Make the Grade
"You and Your Child's Report Card" Guide From Sylvan Learning
Available at www.SylvanLearning.com
Mount Vernon, Washington (Grassroots Newswire) November 2, 2009 -- Report card day is often one o… Read More
November 2nd, 2009Skagit County Newcomers and Visitors Guide: Skagit Publishing to Publish Premier Guide
Skagit Publishing recently launched a new annual publication showcasing Skagit County. The Skagit County Newcomers and Visitors Guide will be distributed throughout the region the beginning of March. … Read More
November 2nd, 2009Corp and McCullough to Publish Skagit County Guide
Guy D. Corp, owner of Mount Vernon based grafixCORP, and Jeremy McCullough, VP Commercial Lending of Business Bank, recently announced that they have begun efforts to publish a Skagit County regional … Read More
October 30th, 2009How to Handle a "Poor" Report Card
Tips for Helping Your Children When They are Struggling to Get Good Grades
Mount Vernon, Washington (Grassroots Newswire) 10/29/2009 -- It's that time of the school year again - report card time. … Read More
October 26th, 2009Reviving Forgotten Math Skills for Parents Workshop
Local Sylvan Learning offers free math refresher workshop
for parents to feel more confident helping their children learn math.
Mount Vernon, Washington (Grassroots Newswire) October 23 -- It is … Read More
October 22nd, 2009SICBA Home Tour "People's Choice" Award Winners Announced
Burlington, WA- Last night at the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) 30th Anniversary celebration in Oak Harbor, the "People's Choice" award winners for this year's SICBA Home Tour we… Read More
October 15th, 2009Holiday Inn Express Wins Quality Excellence Award
Burlington, WA, Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington received the Quality of Excellence Award for 2009. The Quality of Excellence Award is determined by guest's… Read More
October 14th, 2009SBA Launches New Online Training Course: Winning Federal Contracts - A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON - Women who own small businesses will be able to use a new online U.S. Small Business Administration training course to learn how to identify and take advantage of federal contracting oppor… Read More
October 9th, 2009Mount Vernon and Burlington Managers Honored as Haggen's Best
Department managers at the Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores in Mount Vernon and Burlington recently were honored as the best in 2009 among 15 Haggen stores in the company.
The Mount Vernon Haggen hono… Read More
October 9th, 2009Real "change" needed for economic recovery in Washington state
By Rep. Norma Smith
In Washington, we are blessed to have some of the most creative and innovative employers in the country. Likewise, our employers are blessed with talented employees who have the… Read More
October 8th, 2009Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees Elect Don Piercy as Chair for 2009-10
The Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees announce that Don Piercy, of Coupeville,
has been elected chair of the Board for the 2009-10 academic year. Each year at its June
meeting, a new chair is … Read More
October 8th, 2009Partnership with Skagit Valley College brings University of Washington Bothell
On Monday, Skagit Valley College (SVC) welcomed the University of Washington Bothell
(UW Bothell) Nursing program to its new location in Laura Angst Hall on the Mount Vernon
Campus. Now in its fourt… Read More
October 8th, 2009Local Design Agency BrandQuery Lends A Helping Hand
Even in today's rough economy, businesses continue to give back to their communities. Case in point is BrandQuery, LLC, a Mount Vernon-based branding, marketing, interactive, and graphic design agency… Read More
October 6th, 2009Kelly Kutchick Named Real Estate Loan Officer at Whidbey Island Bank, Burlington
Whidbey Island Bank is pleased to announce Kelly Kutchick has accepted the position of Real Estate Loan Officer for Whidbey Island Bank, at the Burlington branch in Skagit County. A 4th-generation re… Read More
October 6th, 2009Grand Opening of Jabooda Nail & Spa
Jabooda Nail & Spa is celebrating their Grand Opening of their location at 1835 S. Burlington Blvd., Sutie 121(Across from Starbucks & Jamba Juice, next to Men's Warehouse Tux). Jabooda offers a varie… Read More
October 6th, 2009Precision Collision Auto Body to Offer Financing of Deductables and Repairs
As winter starts to approach we just wanted to touch base and let you know that Precision Collision Auto Body is now offering "Financing" of deductibles and repairs!!!
This is "BIG" news for all o… Read More
October 5th, 2009Advanced Electric Announces New Alternative Energy Branch of Company
Greenleaf Energy Solutions LLC, is the new alternative energy branch of Advanced Electric of Skagit County LLC. We offer an earth-friendly approach to all of your energy needs. Since we are an Electri… Read More
September 28th, 2009Drive More Customers to Your Website
Would you like to find a way to drive more customers to your Website? Of course you do.
Search engines find websites by searching for key words in the tags, in the words on your web pages (especia… Read More
September 24th, 2009SVC Business Resource Center Selects Debra Lancaster as Director of Customized Training
Skagit Valley College's Business Resource Center has selected Debra Lancaster, of
Sedro-Woolley, as its new Director of Customized Training. Most recently, Ms. Lancaster
served as the Coordinator of… Read More
September 24th, 2009Birch Equipment Commits Multi-Year Donation to Whatcom Hospice
Funds to Support Construction of Hospice House
(BELLINGHAM, WA) - Birch Equipment will donate over $100,000 to support construction of the Whatcom Hospice House, a state-of-the-art facility that w… Read More
September 24th, 2009SICBA Home Tour Award Winners Announced
Burlington, WA- Today the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) announced its award winners from the association's 5th Annual Home Tour held earlier this month on September 11th, 12th, &… Read More
September 22nd, 2009SICBA Delivers Over 8,000 Pounds of Chicken to Local Food Banks
Burlington, WA... This week the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) delivered 8,200 pounds of chicken to local food banks in Skagit and Island Counties (4,100 pounds each) as part of t… Read More
September 14th, 2009Skagit County Commissioners Adopt Urban Growth Area Open Space Concept Plan
Notice is hereby given that on September 8, 2009, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners adopted the Urban Growth Area (UGA) Open Space Concept Plan, through Ordinance No.O20090009, identifying open… Read More
September 8th, 2009Skagit Valley College Foundation Announces New Military Community Fund
The Skagit Valley College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of a
new fund to serve family members of the military community. The Military Community
Fund was established by an initi… Read More
September 8th, 2009Skagit Valley College Names New Director of the San Juan Center
Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that Randy Martin, of Friday Harbor, has been named the new Director of the San Juan Center. In addition to his role as the Center's director, Martin will… Read More
September 8th, 2009Skagit Valley College Athletic Department Selects New Tennis Coach
The Skagit Valley College Athletic Department has selected Kim Somerville, of Arlington, to serve as head coach for the men's tennis and women's tennis teams. Originally from Toronto, Canada, coach S… Read More
August 27th, 2009Skagit Valley College Ready to Open Laura Angst Hall with a Dedication Ceremony
Skagit Valley College will celebrate the opening of its new sciences and health occupations building, Laura Angst Hall, with a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. The program will beg… Read More
August 18th, 2009Skagit Habitat For Humanity Store Grand Opening
Skagit Habitat For Humanity would like to invite you to the Grand Opening of our Store.
This store will sell new and used building materials, furniture, and appliances at nearly half the price you … Read More
August 18th, 2009City of Mount Vernon Withdraws Complaint Against FEMA
FEMA to Continue Processing Request for Conditional Letter of Map Revision
MOUNT VERNON - The City of Mount Vernon has voluntarily withdrawn its Federal Court action against FEMA relating to the Ci… Read More
August 17th, 2009Haggen Stores Partnering with Customers to Help Children Needing School Supplies
Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores are partnering with their customers to provide at-risk children in Skagit County with supplies for the start of school.
When customers buy and donate a backpack at a H… Read More
August 10th, 2009Skagit Valley College Earns National Recognition as a Military Friendly School
Skagit Valley College has recently earned national recognition for being in the top 15% of military friendly schools. G.I. Jobs magazine recently surveyed more than 7,000 schools across the country … Read More
August 10th, 2009Shared Work -- An Alternative to Layoffs
-By Employment Security Commissioner Karen Lee
We all know these are tough economic times. In fact, based on job losses, this is the worst economic recession in our state since the 1970s.
Compan… Read More
August 5th, 2009Chinook Enterprises Awards Certificate of Appreciation to Red Robin Manager
Chinook Enterprises recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Bryan Lee, manager of Red Robin in Burlington, Washington. Mr. Lee's Certificate of Appreciation was in recognition of his total … Read More
August 5th, 2009Skagit Valley Medical Center Foot & Ankle Specialists Move to Main Campus
Skagit Valley Medical Center is pleased to announce that SVMC's Foot & Ankle Specialists are moving on to the main campus in Mount Vernon. Effective August 10, 2009, patients of Dr. Jay Cocheba and D… Read More
August 5th, 2009Skagit Valley Medical Center Adds Five Specialists
Mount Vernon, WA - Skagit Valley Medical Center is adding five physicians in the month of August. The addition of these specialists will lead to improved access to health care services for members of… Read More
July 24th, 2009Sound Cedar Hires Lumber Pro
Sound Cedar Lumber Center in South Mount Vernon announces the addition of their new Lumber Salesman, Jim Melzark. Jim has been in the building industry for over 15 years and previously managed another… Read More
July 20th, 2009 Noel Communications Acquires Dark fiber from Portland to Seattle
Noel Communications acquires dark fiber from Portland to Seattle
With new protected dark fiber drops in Tacoma and Olympia
Noel Communications is pleased to announce the addition of new dark fi… Read More
July 20th, 2009Mount Vernon to FEMA: Let us build our levee!
By Bryan Johnson & KOMO Staff
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- Officials in this city on the banks of the Skagit River says it has a solution to help stem the floods that occur on average every six years. Bu… Read More
July 13th, 2009Cross-border Amtrak Train Gets Green Light
Border agency agrees to drop fee demands
By Richard J. Dalton Jr., Vancouver Sun
July 4, 2009
An extra Amtrak train running between Seattle and Vancouver will arrive ahead of schedule after… Read More
July 13th, 2009Mount Vernon City Council to Review FEMA's Recent Response to Flood Plan
On July 15, 2009 the Mount Vernon City Council will be reviewing the response from FEMA about the City of Mount Vernon's Request for a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR). The meeting will be h… Read More
July 6th, 2009Birch Equipment Kicks Off Summer with Green Toy Line
VARIETY OF ENTERTAINING, EDUCATIONAL TOYS ADDED FOR KIDS AGES 2 - 12
(BELLINGHAM, WA) - Birch Equipment is expanding its toy selection with two lines of environmentally friendly toys this summer.… Read More
July 1st, 2009Fire Mountain Solar LLC Announces New Hire
Fire Mountain Solar LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Ryan Price to its Inside Sales and Technical Support team. In his position Ryan will assist clients in selecting the best renewable energy so… Read More
June 25th, 2009Birch Equipment Announces Promotions, New Hire
(BELLINGHAM, WA) - Birch Equipment is pleased to announce several promotions and the expansion of its communications team. The recent changes support preparations underway to implement a new inventory… Read More
June 22nd, 2009Hampton Inn Package Offers Parents Popular Gift to Bring Home to Their Children After Business Trips
Hampton Inn & Suites - Burlington "Adopts" Three New Virtual Webkinz Pets
Burlington, WA (Grassroots Newswire) June 22, 2009 - Less than one third of business travelers were joined by family membe… Read More
June 18th, 2009Mount Vernon City Council Meeting Minutes
The Mount Vernon Chamber will now be featuring the minutes of the Mount Vernon City Council Meeting on our website so that you can keep up to date on what is going on in our town. Click "Download Atta Read More
June 18th, 2009Mentor Families Needed For Egyptian Students Studying at Skagit Valley College
Skagit Valley College is seeking volunteer Mentor Families to help provide a welcoming environment for eight Egyptian students who will be attending Skagit Valley College's Mount Vernon Campus during … Read More
June 17th, 2009Logan Creek Retirement Community is Proud to Announce a New Partnership with Visiting Angels
Mount Vernon, WA, June 16, 2009 - Logan Creek Retirement Community is proud to announce a new partnership with Visiting Angels, "Senior Homecare by Angels". Now residents have access to personal assis… Read More
June 15th, 2009Clay Learned Joins the Rider Relief Fund Board of Directors
PUEBLO, Colo. (May 29, 2009) - The Rider Relief Fund (RRF) is excited to announce the addition of Mr. Clay Learned to the governing Board of Directors of the Rider Relief Fund. Mr. Learned has volunt… Read More
June 12th, 2009Basics for Babies- Sponsored by Advanced Electric and Crossroads Church
Skagit County Kids need your help
Donations are desperately needed for the "Basics for Babies" program at Crossroads Church in Burlington. These donations include: diapers of all sizes, wipes, gent… Read More
June 10th, 2009Logan Creek Retirement Community announces April Soria as the Executive Director
Logan Creek Retirement Community, located at 2311 East Division Street in Mount Vernon, announces April Soria as the Executive Director. Ms. Soria brings to her new position several years of experienc… Read More
June 8th, 2009Skagit Publishing to print, manage Stanwood/Camano News
Long-time Stanwood/Camano News Publisher and Editor Dave Pinkham said this week that he is retiring and will entrust his weekly newspaper to Mount Vernon-based Skagit Publishing.
The Mount Vernon … Read More
June 3rd, 2009Skagit Valley Herald wins top newspaper in Pacific Northwest award
Newspaper brings home general excellence award
The Skagit Valley Herald collected 18 awards, including first place in general excellence for daily newspapers of its size, in the Society of Professi… Read More
June 3rd, 2009Skagit Valley Hospital- Certified Diabetes Education Program
Skagit Valley Hospital offers a comprehensive education program for newly diagnosed Type II or adult-onset patients with diabetes or those whose diabetes is poorly managed. The program also provides e… Read More
June 3rd, 2009Skagit Valley Hospital- Screening to Detect Peripheral Arterial Disease, Elevated Cholesterol & More
The Skagit Regional Heart & Vascular Institute, a partnership of Skagit Valley Hospital, Skagit Valley Medical Center-Cardiology and Skagit Radiology, offers a community screening for all adults over … Read More
June 3rd, 2009Mount Vernon Community Based Outpatient Clinic Dedication
VA Puget Sound Health Care System hosts the dedication and celebration of the Mount Vernon Community Based Outpatient Clinic Dedication(CBOC). The event will take place on Thursday, July 2nd from 10:3… Read More
June 3rd, 2009Border Alert: Secure ID Required to Visit Canada
Starting June 1st, Washington residents who are driving to Canada need to show either a U.S. passport, an enhanced driver’s license or other ID that meets federal security standards in order to re-ent… Read More
May 29th, 2009Country Meadow Village Hires David Bricka as Program Director
Tracy Willis, executive director of Country Meadow Village is pleased to announce that David Bricka has been hired as the Program Director for the community.
Bricka has an extensive background in e… Read More
May 21st, 2009Legislative Session Wrap-Up
The 2009 legislative session ended Monday morning at 12:58 AM. Thank you for being part of the Mount Vernon Chamber network. Your e-mails, letters and calls to state lawmakers throughout the 105 day … Read More
May 20th, 2009H&R Block professionals are conducting free presentations
H&R Block professionals are conducting free presentations on a wide variety of tax topics, and would like the opportunity to educate your members, associates and employees abut the tax advantages avai… Read More
May 20th, 2009SICBA Builder Wins National Green Building Award
The Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) announced today that CVH Inc., DBA Clifton View Homes Inc., owned and operated by Ted Clifton of Coupeville, was awarded the National Associatio… Read More
May 20th, 2009News for the Skagit Co-op Community: Spring is in full effect, eh?
Some new shoots springing up around the Co-op:
Come find us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on what coming into season in our produce department, plus recipes, links to videos and short articles … Read More
May 19th, 2009The Skagit Women's Alliance Network (SWAN) is accepting Scholarship Applications
The Skagit Women’s Alliance Network (SWAN) Scholarship will be awarded to a woman residing in Skagit County who is pursuing either a professional designation or post-graduate degree at an accredited c… Read More
May 19th, 2009The Skagit Women's Alliance Network (SWAN) celebrates 25 years!
SWAN is a non-profit board whose main objective is to produce and promote the celebration of National Business Women’s Week in Skagit Valley. Each year during the third week of October business and pr… Read More
May 19th, 2009Avenue Catering takes to the open seas to launch Bob's Chowder Bar and BBQ Salmon
Avenue Catering takes to the open seas to launch Bob's Chowder Bar and BBQ Salmon, your first stop on your way into Anacortes. For 5 years Chef Bob Atterberry has been serving up his famous BBQ Salmo… Read More
May 19th, 2009Balloon Splendor was certified as a Minority Women's Business Enterprise for the State
On May 13, 2009 Balloon Splendor was certified as a Minority Women's Business Enterprise for the State.
Rachel Porter, CBA
Mount Vernon: 360-336-3030
Seattle: 206-992-3817
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May 19th, 2009Skagit Valley College to Hold Naming Ceremony for the "Gary Knudsen Cardinal Center"
The public is invited to join the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and students at the Mount Vernon Campus on Friday, May 22 when the College officially names t… Read More
May 15th, 2009News for the Skagit Co-op Community
Greetings hearty Northwesterners!
While the sun is still hit-and-miss around here, the plants are shooting up without reservations (this goes for the weeds maybe most of all!) and we've got a jam-p… Read More
May 15th, 2009Barron Heating Receives National Sales Award from Jacuzzi
Barron Heating and Air Conditioning recently was honored for being the top seller of Jacuzzi hot tubs in the United States in 2008.
The award is based on a retailer's gross sales per capita in its … Read More
May 14th, 2009Women of Opportunity Awards
Two Skagit Valley College Students Receive Soroptimist International of the Americas "Women of Opportunity Awards"
Two Skagit Valley College students, Luz Lopez, of Mount Vernon, and Odilia Gutierre… Read More
April 28th, 2009Goodwinds, LLC, celebrated its one-year anniversary
Goodwinds, LLC, celebrated its one-year anniversary on April 25. The business, owned by Leland Holeman and his sister, Amelia Cook, distributes carbon and fiberglass rods and accessories via its webs… Read More
April 28th, 2009KWLE AM-1340 The Whale presents a new local auto racing show
KWLE AM 1340 THE WHALE and www.1340thewhale.com presents a new local auto racing show featuring The Skagit Speedway.
KWLE continues its commitment to airing exclusive local sporting events with "The … Read More
April 26th, 2009Spring and Fall - When the Pros do Lawn Maintenance!
April is a perfect month for aerating and dethatching your lawn. Stop by Birch Equipment, rent an Aerator and Thatcher and get a head start on all your lawn care projects. Birch carries a wide variety… Read More
April 21st, 2009En2Grate Hires Robert Coleridge
Robert Coleridge has joined En2Grate, Inc., as a Senior Software Design Engineer. Robert comes to En2Grate with 34 years of computing experience - the last 12 years at Microsoft as a Senior SDE. Havin… Read More
April 21st, 2009A Washington Without Boeing or Aerospace?
Unless there are changes, Boeing and 250 other aerospace firms could leave Washington.
That is the grim conclusion one draws from an aerospace study conducted by Deloitte Consulting. Researchers f… Read More
April 15th, 2009Eaglemont just got exciting news!
Golf Digest has placed Eaglemont on the "Top Ten" list for golf courses in Washington State. As is evident from our reviews, Eaglemont is an 18 hole championship-quality course combining challenging … Read More
April 14th, 2009Taylor Joins Husband Full Time At Deception Pass Tours
The staggering increase in customers at Deception Pass Tours has prompted Terica Taylor, formerly of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC), to join her husband full time in the… Read More
April 8th, 2009Metropolitan Opera Selects Lincoln Theatre for Live Broadcasts!
The Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon is delighted to announce that it has been selected to present the live HD broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera, direct from Lincoln Center in New York.
We will b… Read More
April 7th, 2009Central Moving & Storage annouce awards for Dick Carroll
Central Moving & Storage, an agent for United Van Lines is proud to announce that our driver Dick Carroll has received United's Van Operator of the month Excellent Performance Award for February. In t… Read More
April 2nd, 2009Hollybrook Farm & Llama Ranch offers transitional or temporary rental
Hollybrook Farm & Llama Ranch has a beautiful 100+ year old farm house, newly remodeled and refurnished to provide comfortable and interesting temporary or transitional accommodations. The house sits… Read More
April 1st, 2009Greetings from Carpenter Creek Winery!
The cold weather, occasional snow, and generally miserable Skagit Valley weather of late can only mean one thing... It must be Tulip Festival season!! That's right, starting next Thursday, April 2nd w… Read More
April 1st, 2009Mobile Home Parts Northwest Celebrates 8th Anniversary
Mobile Home Parts Northwest, located at 3610 B Cedardale Road in S. Mount Vernon (next to the Sicklesteel Crane) is pleased to announce it will celebrate it's 8th Anniversary on April 21, 2009. Its s… Read More
April 1st, 2009Skagit Valley Gardens Receives Small Business of the Year
Skagit Valley Gardens proudly received the award for NW Business Monthly's Small Business of the Year Award. The gang at Skagit Valley Gardens would like to thank our customers, the community and the Read More
March 31st, 2009Skagit Valley College Reacts to Legislative Budget Proposals
Skagit Valley College President Dr. Gary Tollefson reacted to legislative budget proposals today, indicating, "Although the college does not yet know how the proposed budget cuts to the Community and … Read More
March 31st, 2009Head Start Employee and Early Childhood Education Graduate Earns National Award
Francis Garcia, of Mount Vernon, and Infant - Toddler Specialist at Skagit-Islands Head Start, has received the 2009 Higher Education Hispanic-Latino Head Start award for outstanding graduate in Early… Read More
March 27th, 2009New On-Line Map Featuring Over 100 "Lost Cities" of Skagit
La Conner -- On April 7, following a year of research, design and writing, the Skagit County Historical Museum launches an on-line historic map of some 118 Skagit communities that have significantly c… Read More
March 27th, 2009Skagit Publishing's Grand Opening
Skagit Publishing's Grand Opening
Skagit Publishing's new 59,000-square-foot facility has been in the works for ten long years and represents a long-term commitment to Skagit communities, from Ana… Read More
March 26th, 2009"Get a Great Life in Mount Vernon" accepts check from HDR Engineering
Dan Nelson, HDR Engineering gives Didi Hagman, Mount Vernon Chamber Board Chair a check for $5,000 to assist with the "Get a Great Life in Mount Vernon" campaign. Read More
March 24th, 2009News for the Skagit Co-op Community:
Spring sprang right out of our hands this week, and while the skies show no signs of warming, the trees and bulbs are beginning their business anyways...Hooray!
Some quick updates for your Tuesday … Read More
March 24th, 2009Blade Chevrolet & RV Announce New Commercial & Fleet Manager
Blade Chevrolet is proud to announce Zane Morrison as their new Commercial & Fleet Manger. Zane comes to Mount Vernon from Smokey Point GMC where he was the Fleet & New Car Manager for four years. P… Read More
March 24th, 2009Make Dreams Come True. Join SCORE Today - SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business
Make Dreams Come True. Join SCORE Today - SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business is looking for Counselors
SCORE's 10,500 volunteers give free, confidential advice to help hundreds of thousa… Read More
March 17th, 2009Washington State University Learning Center and Skagit Valley College offer Spanish
Contact: Debra Lancaster, WSU Learning Center, (360) 416-7605
March 16, 2009
INTENSIVE SPANISH CLASS
Learn Spanish to help you in your job and for personal satisfaction! Dr. Diana Morelli h… Read More
March 10th, 2009Advanced Electric of Skagit County LLC, now offers Solar Panels
We are now an official SOLAR PANEL installer and designer! We have completed training through Solar Energy International. We also do lighting retrofits for businesses, both large and small! We would … Read More
March 10th, 2009Precision Collision Auto Body, Inc.
Skagit Valley's newest collision repair and auto body facility!
Precision Collision is family owned and operated and is located just behind Sims's Honda in Burlington.
Precision Collision Auto … Read More