June 3rd, 2008Member Announcements June 3, 2008
Make Mine a Million $ Business
Helping women micro entrepreneurs grow and build sustainable enterprises June 11, 2008 8:00am - 4:30pm Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion
This exciting business program will include a keynote speech by Governor Chris Gregoire, as well as:
. Tools and inspiration to grow your business to one million $ in revenues
. Experts in financing, marketing, technology, business software and insurance
. Networking opportunities with other women entrepreneurs
. A chance to win a prize package of funding, marketing, mentoring and
technical tools
Visit www.makemineamillion.org
2nd Annual “A Taste for the Cure” Ladies Night Out at Carpenter Creek Winery
Join Tara Hammer and the women of Carpenter Creek Winery, on Saturday July 12, 2008 from 6pm to 9 pm., for a wine and hors d‘oeuvres lady’s night out
A $5 cover charge will entitle attendees to a full range of wine tasting and handcrafted appetizers. In addition, selected wines by the bottle and case, as well as gift shop items will be specially priced. The cover charge and 50% of wine sales will benefit the Susan G. Koman Foundation.
Complimentary valet parking will be provided.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance at the winery tasting room.
Carpenter Creek Winery, Skagit Valley’s premier boutique winery was founded in 2001 and it’s tasting room, vineyard patio and picnic area are located at 20376 E Hickox Road. For additional information email, tara@carpentercreek.com or kathiwil@verzion.com, or call 360-848-6673.
Anacortes Chamber to Offer Financial Seminar
Back by popular demand, local attorney Gary Jacobson and financial planner Larry Morrison will be conducting a planning seminar on Friday, June 20 from 9:00-4:00. The Chamber-sponsored seminar is designed for business owners who are considering buying or selling their companies. The material will also cover related estate planning, business valuation and tax issues, internal and family succession considerations, shareholder buy/sell agreements, and employment contracts and non-competes as essential parts of any comprehensive package.
The seminar will be taught by two nationally recognized experts in the field. Larry Morrison takes primary responsibility for "financial engineering", as well as tax-structuring such transactions. Gary Jacobson is a business attorney. Together they have planned and implemented hundreds of these transactions.
In addition to six hours of instruction, attendees are also provided 160 pages in handout materials. The response to this seminar last year was uniformly positive. If you are considering any financial change to your business, this is great information.
Cost of the seminar for Chamber members is $50. Questions or to enroll, please contact the Chamber office @ 293-7911.
Skagit State Bank to Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary
On June 14, 2008, Skagit State Bank will celebrate 50 years of success in the North Puget Sound Region. Founded in 1958 by the late James P. Bishop and other local businessmen, Skagit State Bank remains an independent community bank run by local people, serving local people. Today, Cheryl R. Bishop serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Fifty years ago, James P. Bishop created a community bank that proudly serves its diverse community of customers every day. The first Skagit State Bank office opened on Fairhaven Avenue in Burlington with an open house on June 14, 1958. Founded on the core values of independence, customer service, and community commitment, Skagit State Bank has grown to 13 offices in three counties.
Skagit State Bank draws much of its strength from its 174 loyal, well-trained employees, many of whom have built lifelong careers with the bank. Almost 11% of employees have served the bank for over 25 years, nearly 30% have worked for Skagit State Bank for more than 10 years, and 83 bank employees have five or more years of experience with Skagit State Bank. CEO Cheryl Bishop said, “In an organization that values customer service as highly as Skagit State Bank, our employees’ compassion to our customers, dedication to the bank, and quality of service makes me exceedingly proud.”
Skagit State Bank was built on the philosophy of giving back to the communities it serves. Because of this long-standing commitment to help others, Skagit State Bank has pledged to donate $100,000 to local charities and non-profit organizations in celebration of its 50th anniversary. “Helping our community grow and develop is a cornerstone of what we do here at Skagit State Bank,” stated CEO Cheryl Bishop, “What better way to celebrate our success than contribute to the success of others?''
June 9 – While Supplies Last. Skagit State Bank will give away an Eagle Coin Bank along with a .50-cent piece for every child (18 and under) who opens a checking or savings account (one coin bank and .50-cent piece per child).
June 9 – June 13, Skagit State Bank will conduct a drawing for $50 every day of the week at each of its 13 branches. Customers can enter once per day by visiting their local office (one prize per customer).
June 13, Skagit State Bank will conduct a grand prize drawing for $500 from the drawing entries collected from all of its offices ($50 winners excluded from grand prize).
June 13, Celebration Birthday Cake will be served at all offices throughout the day. Please stop in!
Locally operated, Skagit State Bank has 13 branches from North Whatcom County to North Snohomish County. From personal checking, savings, credit cards, home loans, and online banking, to providing businesses with complete financial services, Skagit State offers financial services as diverse as the people they serve. Skagit State Bank is committed to the community in ways that enhance the everyday lives of its customers.
6th Annual Bike or Hike Event
on Saturday, June 7, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All routes start at Central United Methodist Church
1013 Polte Road, Sedro-Woolley
This is a beautiful park-like setting where the whole family can enjoy the day. This event will feature 30 and 65 mile bike routes and 2 and 5 mile hiking routes. Please check out our website (www.skagithabitat.com) for more details and registration or call (360) 428-9402 or email habitat1@fidalgo.net
A-1 Shredding off
Cindy Myiow of A-1 Shredding, Inc. is one of a limited number of information security professionals nationwide who is an authorized distributor for a new Information Destruction Policy Compliance Toolkit. The "Toolkit" is available free of charge and is designed to help organizations develop their written information destruction procedures and specifically address information destruction policy development with a goal of making compliance with the laws easy and understandable. For further information contact Cindy at 360-676-5594 or email at info@a-1shred.com
Sound Cedar Presents New UV Water Care System
As a hot tub owner, clean and clear water is the most important thing to have for hot tub enjoyment. Sound Cedar Company in Mount Vernon is making the process of hot tub water care extremely easy, with the new ClearTech UV Water Care System, which is now offered on any of their Beachcomber hot tubs.
This innovative new system is virtually maintenance free. ClearTech contains and focuses the power of UV Light into a localized chamber- to kill bacteria, viruses and parasites. As water passes through the stainless steel unit, the water is exposed to a specialized, intense UV lamp, which also destroys chloramines, the compounds responsible for chlorine odor. And unlike chlorine or bromine systems alone, ClearTech is 100% effective regardless of pH level.
ClearTech produces no harmful by-products and is the most eco-friendly water treatment system available. It reduces chlorine consumption by 50-70% and extends the life of your hot tub water. “We’re always looking for ways to make life easier for our customers and this new UV system
from Beachcomber will really help simplify water care.” Says Sound Cedar’s owner, Mike Woods.
Helping women micro entrepreneurs grow and build sustainable enterprises June 11, 2008 8:00am - 4:30pm Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion
This exciting business program will include a keynote speech by Governor Chris Gregoire, as well as:
. Tools and inspiration to grow your business to one million $ in revenues
. Experts in financing, marketing, technology, business software and insurance
. Networking opportunities with other women entrepreneurs
. A chance to win a prize package of funding, marketing, mentoring and
technical tools
Visit www.makemineamillion.org
2nd Annual “A Taste for the Cure” Ladies Night Out at Carpenter Creek Winery
Join Tara Hammer and the women of Carpenter Creek Winery, on Saturday July 12, 2008 from 6pm to 9 pm., for a wine and hors d‘oeuvres lady’s night out
A $5 cover charge will entitle attendees to a full range of wine tasting and handcrafted appetizers. In addition, selected wines by the bottle and case, as well as gift shop items will be specially priced. The cover charge and 50% of wine sales will benefit the Susan G. Koman Foundation.
Complimentary valet parking will be provided.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance at the winery tasting room.
Carpenter Creek Winery, Skagit Valley’s premier boutique winery was founded in 2001 and it’s tasting room, vineyard patio and picnic area are located at 20376 E Hickox Road. For additional information email, tara@carpentercreek.com or kathiwil@verzion.com, or call 360-848-6673.
Anacortes Chamber to Offer Financial Seminar
Back by popular demand, local attorney Gary Jacobson and financial planner Larry Morrison will be conducting a planning seminar on Friday, June 20 from 9:00-4:00. The Chamber-sponsored seminar is designed for business owners who are considering buying or selling their companies. The material will also cover related estate planning, business valuation and tax issues, internal and family succession considerations, shareholder buy/sell agreements, and employment contracts and non-competes as essential parts of any comprehensive package.
The seminar will be taught by two nationally recognized experts in the field. Larry Morrison takes primary responsibility for "financial engineering", as well as tax-structuring such transactions. Gary Jacobson is a business attorney. Together they have planned and implemented hundreds of these transactions.
In addition to six hours of instruction, attendees are also provided 160 pages in handout materials. The response to this seminar last year was uniformly positive. If you are considering any financial change to your business, this is great information.
Cost of the seminar for Chamber members is $50. Questions or to enroll, please contact the Chamber office @ 293-7911.
Skagit State Bank to Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary
On June 14, 2008, Skagit State Bank will celebrate 50 years of success in the North Puget Sound Region. Founded in 1958 by the late James P. Bishop and other local businessmen, Skagit State Bank remains an independent community bank run by local people, serving local people. Today, Cheryl R. Bishop serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Fifty years ago, James P. Bishop created a community bank that proudly serves its diverse community of customers every day. The first Skagit State Bank office opened on Fairhaven Avenue in Burlington with an open house on June 14, 1958. Founded on the core values of independence, customer service, and community commitment, Skagit State Bank has grown to 13 offices in three counties.
Skagit State Bank draws much of its strength from its 174 loyal, well-trained employees, many of whom have built lifelong careers with the bank. Almost 11% of employees have served the bank for over 25 years, nearly 30% have worked for Skagit State Bank for more than 10 years, and 83 bank employees have five or more years of experience with Skagit State Bank. CEO Cheryl Bishop said, “In an organization that values customer service as highly as Skagit State Bank, our employees’ compassion to our customers, dedication to the bank, and quality of service makes me exceedingly proud.”
Skagit State Bank was built on the philosophy of giving back to the communities it serves. Because of this long-standing commitment to help others, Skagit State Bank has pledged to donate $100,000 to local charities and non-profit organizations in celebration of its 50th anniversary. “Helping our community grow and develop is a cornerstone of what we do here at Skagit State Bank,” stated CEO Cheryl Bishop, “What better way to celebrate our success than contribute to the success of others?''
June 9 – While Supplies Last. Skagit State Bank will give away an Eagle Coin Bank along with a .50-cent piece for every child (18 and under) who opens a checking or savings account (one coin bank and .50-cent piece per child).
June 9 – June 13, Skagit State Bank will conduct a drawing for $50 every day of the week at each of its 13 branches. Customers can enter once per day by visiting their local office (one prize per customer).
June 13, Skagit State Bank will conduct a grand prize drawing for $500 from the drawing entries collected from all of its offices ($50 winners excluded from grand prize).
June 13, Celebration Birthday Cake will be served at all offices throughout the day. Please stop in!
Locally operated, Skagit State Bank has 13 branches from North Whatcom County to North Snohomish County. From personal checking, savings, credit cards, home loans, and online banking, to providing businesses with complete financial services, Skagit State offers financial services as diverse as the people they serve. Skagit State Bank is committed to the community in ways that enhance the everyday lives of its customers.
6th Annual Bike or Hike Event
on Saturday, June 7, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All routes start at Central United Methodist Church
1013 Polte Road, Sedro-Woolley
This is a beautiful park-like setting where the whole family can enjoy the day. This event will feature 30 and 65 mile bike routes and 2 and 5 mile hiking routes. Please check out our website (www.skagithabitat.com) for more details and registration or call (360) 428-9402 or email habitat1@fidalgo.net
A-1 Shredding off
Cindy Myiow of A-1 Shredding, Inc. is one of a limited number of information security professionals nationwide who is an authorized distributor for a new Information Destruction Policy Compliance Toolkit. The "Toolkit" is available free of charge and is designed to help organizations develop their written information destruction procedures and specifically address information destruction policy development with a goal of making compliance with the laws easy and understandable. For further information contact Cindy at 360-676-5594 or email at info@a-1shred.com
Sound Cedar Presents New UV Water Care System
As a hot tub owner, clean and clear water is the most important thing to have for hot tub enjoyment. Sound Cedar Company in Mount Vernon is making the process of hot tub water care extremely easy, with the new ClearTech UV Water Care System, which is now offered on any of their Beachcomber hot tubs.
This innovative new system is virtually maintenance free. ClearTech contains and focuses the power of UV Light into a localized chamber- to kill bacteria, viruses and parasites. As water passes through the stainless steel unit, the water is exposed to a specialized, intense UV lamp, which also destroys chloramines, the compounds responsible for chlorine odor. And unlike chlorine or bromine systems alone, ClearTech is 100% effective regardless of pH level.
ClearTech produces no harmful by-products and is the most eco-friendly water treatment system available. It reduces chlorine consumption by 50-70% and extends the life of your hot tub water. “We’re always looking for ways to make life easier for our customers and this new UV system
from Beachcomber will really help simplify water care.” Says Sound Cedar’s owner, Mike Woods.