Member Announcements

Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival at Christianson’s Nursery Christianson’s Nursery is an official weigh-off site for the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC), an international organization, who is sanctioned to submit giant pumpkin world records! Sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers with Coastal Farm & Ranch, Skagit Valley Food Co-op, and Mount Vernon Tractor Supply,…

EDASC providing free, confidential business check-ups EDASC continually meets with local business owners to listen, learn and offer help. This local focus is particularly important as most job growth occurs from businesses that are already here. “Typically, these meetings are listening sessions to learn about business operations, successes and areas of need,” said Tamsin Bell,…

Wholesail Networks Acquires Noel Communications Wholesail Networks announces a definitive agreement to acquire Noel Communications for an undisclosed purchase price.  This acquisition will allow Wholesail Networks to expand their fiber footprint and network operations.   Noel Communications has been serving the central Washington state area with network, telecom and internet services for nearly 30 years. …

HealthQuest Programs Provided by Skagit Regional Health Stop the Bleed®: What Everyone Should Know to Stop Bleeding After an Injury During this free, hands-on training you will learn various ways to control life-threatening bleeding after an individual has sustained an injury from an everyday emergency, man-made or from a natural disaster. You will be given…

Award Winning Artist Brings Beautiful Images to La Conner Marina A simple wooden post at the La Conner Marina office building is getting a beautiful facelift thanks to local artist Kathleen Faulkner. Faulkner, who will be recognized with the 2019 Luminary Artist Award from the Museum of Northwest Art at an event in Seattle later…

Mount Vernon Veterinary Clinic Presents Hospice Care: You and Your Pets

National Preparedness Month: Red Cross Asks Everyone to Prepare for the Next Emergency All It Takes Is Three Easy Steps – Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed NORTHWEST REGION, Monday, September 9 — September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time for people to get their household ready in case an emergency should…

U.S. Bank receives “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act rating Lending, Investment and Service tests also given “Outstanding” ratings U.S. Bank announced today that it has received the highest rating, “Outstanding,” for its recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The examination period was January 1, 2012 through December 31,…

HealthQuest Programs Provided by Skagit Regional Health Medicare 101 Class Do you need help comparing or choosing a Medicare plan? Skagit Regional Health, along with MedicareCompareUSA®, will offer a series of upcoming Medicare 101 sessions. No charge, but pre-registration is required by calling 360-814-2424. SEPT 20 (FRI) Noon – 2 p.m. Skagit Valley Hospital San…

Fresh Hop Fridays at Farmstrong Brewing Company When: Every Friday in October 6-10pm Where: Farmstrong Brewing Co. 110 Stewart Rd., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 What: Pairing live local music with fresh hop guest taps from our friends in the industry. Featuring custom glass ware, and a different combination of taps and bands each Friday. 10.4:…