Member Announcements
What’s Your Avocado? Marketing & Public Relations recently launched a new website for an innovative web-based planning and record-keeping platform at Sparks2.com. SPaRKS, the Superintendents Planning and Record Keeping System, is used nationwide by golf course superintendents and sports field managers to track fertilizer inputs and other complex maintenance practices. “The redesign of our SPaRKS…
With the approval of Skagit County moving to Phase 2 of the Governor’s Reopening Plan on Friday, June 5, 2020 the Mount Vernon Parks and Enrichment Services Department is excited to open up certain facilities to the community. Thank you for your patience as the City staff was cleaning, inspecting and making needed repairs prior…
This summer we are raising emergency funds to support young people who are struggling to stabilize as a result of COVID-19. This effort is being matched, dollar for dollar (up to $10K), by the Jerry H. Walton Foundation. Vulnerable populations, such as the unhoused or young adults with limited incomes, have been, and will be,…
EDASC, City of Mount Vernon now accepting microenterprise grant applications MOUNT VERNON — A Community Development Block Grant providing up to $10,000 to microenterprise owners impacted by COVID-19 and located within Mount Vernon city limits is now accepting applications. A total of $100,000 in grant funds are available. Click here to download the application in…
We have waited until now to see if there was a possibility to host an in-person or hybrid form of the Christianson’s Rose Festival, but Governor Inslee’s Phase 2 doesn’t allow it to be held in its traditional form. And, although that is disappointing, we do have a workaround. This year’s Rose Festival will instead…
Apply Without Leaving Your Car ________________ Mount Vernon, WA – As states loosen closure orders for businesses, companies are looking to replenish their workforce while facing the dilemma of how to safely interview candidates. As hiring experts, several Express Employment Professionals offices are stepping in to help with Drive-Thru Job Fairs. Instead of requiring job…
Bill Orsborn calls them the “forgotten ones;” bartenders and hairdressers who have been severely impacted by a loss of income due to COVID 19. That’s why he’s offering a free oil change to anyone in those professions at any Gateway Automotive location in Skagit and Island Counties. Beginning in March, Orsborn promoted free oil changes…
Mayor Boudreau has accepted an invitation to serve on the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Priorities Committee. The Mayor was appointed by AWC President Ed Stern on June 1st because of her valued participation on other AWC committees. The Legislative Priorities Committee exists to develop and review ideas for legislation, and recommends legislative priority…
Now is the time to apply for Summer Quarter at Skagit Valley College! Classes start July 6. Visit www.skagit.edu/summer-2020 for resources and information to get you started. Enjoy hands-on learning and labs in several of our career programs as well as a welcoming and supportive online learning environment. Trending programs for Summer include High School…