Member Announcements
HKP Architects is thrilled to announce that their firm received two Awards at this year’s American Institute of Architects Northwest Washington Section Design Awards. Jurors included renowned Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA (New York, Parsons School of Design), construction representative Tiffani Candler (Greater Seattle, Lydig Construction), and artist representative Rik Allen (National and International, Skagit…
With holiday gatherings right around the corner, and with Skagit near the top of the list of COVID outbreaks among Washington State counties; the City is reminding residents and businesses to please persevere in your adherence to simple guidelines established to help keep each other healthy. The tragic loss of over 130 Skagit County lives…
The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 33rd annual Festival of Trees raised more than $225,000 during Thanksgiving weekend. Proceeds will support Skagit Regional Health’s Family Birth Centers. “We are so very thankful to the community for their support of the event and ultimately, for their support of Skagit Regional Health,” said Linda Frizzell, executive director of the…
Small Business Flex Fund, a simple and flexible loan for Washington’s smallest businesses and nonprofits. With the Small Business Flex Fund, you’ll experience low interest rates, longer payback timelines, and community-based lenders with decades of experience helping businesses like yours to thrive. Fewer than 50 employees Annual revenues of less than $3 million Experienced…
Claudia Avendaño-Ibarra, Skagit Valley College’s Human Services department co-chair and instructor, was among four women to receive the Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN) 2021 Women of the Year Award for Transformative Leadership. Avendaño-Ibarra received her award Oct. 21 at SWAN’s virtual awards ceremony. Also receiving the Women of the Year Award that evening were Iris Carias, Julie De Losada, and Tina Tate. Throughout her life, Avendaño-Ibarra has been a strong advocate for social justice and…
Ozell Jackson III has been appointed by Gov. Inslee to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees and will serve from Oct. 2021 through Sept. 2026. “Ozell’s passion for helping Whidbey Island’s community diverse community achieve homeownership, financial literacy, and economic prosperity will enhance the Board’s leadership and community connections,” said Dr. Tom Keegan, SVC President. “His insights will be valuable as the Board focuses its strategic…
The Skagit Valley College (SVC) Department of Music will present “A Musical Thanksgiving” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 in the Phillip Tarro Theatre at SVC’s Mount Vernon campus. The evening will showcase the SVC choirs, student soloists, and the inaugural performance of the new SVC Mariachi Ensemble. The concert is open to the public.…
Skagit Valley College nursing students receive valuable, high demand clinical training at Skagit Valley Hospital (SVH) in addition to their rigorous lectures and labs at SVC. Thanks to a teaching agreement between the hospital and the college, nursing students learn from and train with experienced registered nurses (RNs) at the hospital. To express their appreciation…