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Skagit Symphony Welcomes Sandra Wright Shen to McIntyre Hall

By growthzone | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Skagit Symphony Welcomes Sandra Wright Shen to McIntyre Hall

Puget Sound Energy Custom grant incentives have increased for 2022

By growthzone | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Puget Sound Energy Custom grant incentives have increased for 2022

Take advantage of bigger energy-efficiency incentives today If you’ve been contemplating retrofit work on your HVAC system or improvements to your building envelope, 2022 is your year with Puget Sound Energy. That’s because we’ve increased our custom grant incentives for all commercial and industrial retrofit projects. Up to $0.40 (increased from $0.35) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of…

Mount Vernon Library Commons Slated to be Largest EV Charging Station on I-5 and First Passive House Library/Community Center in Region

By growthzone | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Mount Vernon Library Commons Slated to be Largest EV Charging Station on I-5 and First Passive House Library/Community Center in Region

HKP Architects is completing the design on this 130,000 SF public library, community center, and parking garage project, which is scheduled to bid this summer. “This facility represents the future of Mount Vernon and it’s progressive stance towards sustainability,” said HKP Partner, Julie Blazek.  “This project means so much to our community and will have…

Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse March Garden Notes

By growthzone | March 2, 2022 | Comments Off on Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse March Garden Notes

GARDEN NOTES March 2022     Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts.   Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.       8th Annual La Conner Daffodil Festival   While the tulips are Skagit Valley’s most famous blooms, there’s nothing…

Mount Vernon Parks Code Updated

By growthzone | March 2, 2022 | Comments Off on Mount Vernon Parks Code Updated

Park users in the city of Mount Vernon will soon be able to walk, play and exercise in a smoke-free environment. An update to the rules for the City’s parks and trails was unanimously passed by City Council last week. In addition to a ban on smoking and vaping-a rule which aligns the City parks…

Chinook Enterprises is Hiring Community Employment Services Quality Assurance Coordinator

By growthzone | February 25, 2022 | Comments Off on Chinook Enterprises is Hiring Community Employment Services Quality Assurance Coordinator

Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking a leader in the Community Employment Service field to work alongside staff to help us achieve quality outcomes to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in Skagit County, and beyond.     OUR ORGANIZATION Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980.…

Register now for spring quarter classes at Skagit Valley College

By growthzone | February 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Register now for spring quarter classes at Skagit Valley College

Now is the time to sign up for spring quarter classes at Skagit Valley College. Register early to get the classes you want when you want them. SVC’s online processes make it quick and easy to apply and enroll. Apply for admission at no cost, view the spring class schedule, and register – all online at…

Puget Sound Energy files three-year rate proposal

By growthzone | February 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Puget Sound Energy files three-year rate proposal

Puget Sound Energy has filed a three-year rate plan request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) – a plan that provides safe and reliable energy and accelerates efforts toward meeting ambitious clean energy goals and enhancing climate resiliency.   For residential customers, the proposal would increase rates in the first year by a…

Skagit Impressions Banner Contest

By growthzone | February 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Skagit Impressions Banner Contest

A competition to create a street banner that will raise awareness of Mount Vernon’s natural beauty, culture, and heritage and engage the community while showcasing local artists from the state of Washington.  To add vibrancy and color to the City’s streetscape while promoting the diverse culture of Mount Vernon and Skagit County. Submissions will be…

New Positions Open at Chinook Enterprises

By growthzone | February 9, 2022 | Comments Off on New Positions Open at Chinook Enterprises

Position Opening for Business Development Officer Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking an innovative, experienced individual to assist us in developing new business relationships, new grants and donors and other revenue income to help us further our mission. OUR ORGANIZATION Founded in 1980, Chinook Enterprises is a…

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