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Current Newsletter
Monday, March 8, 2010
Congratulations to Kosta Panidis, market manager for Clear Channel Radio! He was named Advertising Professional of the Year by the Spokane Ad Federation at their Addy Awards last Friday night.
In last week's How’s Business, we reported on personal trainer and group fitness instructor Michelle Levitch. Her business is located within Wellbody Studio, which is owned by Donna Braunbeck.
The Watson Company is conducting a business Sellers’ Seminar on Wednesday March 24th and a business Buyers’ Seminar on Saturday March 27th at the Centerplace Regional Event Center at Mirabeau Point Center in Spokane Valley. Both seminars are 9am to Noon. Go to the company website www.watsonco.net for more details or contact Dick or Charlene Pierce at 509-624-5291.
The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture has hired Rebecca Bishop to manage their communications and marketing department. Rebecca has worked in development for several Spokane non-profits and has been the marketing director (volunteer role) for the Spokane International Film Festival for five years.
Long time Spokane attorney, Mike Ormsby, of K & L Gates, LLP, has been nominated by the White House to be the next U.S. attorney for Eastern Washington, replacing Jim McDevitt.
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The Whitworth Jazz Ensemble was named outstanding group in the college/university division at the 2010 Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival, held last month at the University of Idaho, in Moscow. This is the seventh time in the past 14 years that Whitworth's jazz band has received top honors at the annual competition. Seniors Kurt Marcum and Noah Peller were named outstanding soloists in the categories of trumpet and bass, respectively. For more information on the Whitworth Jazz Ensemble, visit www.whitworth.edu/jazzensemble.
Realtor Bernadette Pillar has joined Windermere Real Estate/City Group as a sales associate. She was previously with Tomlinson South.
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Northern Quest Resort & Casino once again served as Event Sponsor and host to the 2010 Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane "Be A Hero For Kids" Dinner and Auction held last month, raising over $249,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County. More than 425 guests attended the annual event which included a live and silent auction as well as a Draw for his and hers TAG watches provided by Jewelry Design Center. To culminate the evening, guests were treated to a special performance by the Commodores. The Boys and Girls Club of Spokane currently serves more than 2,400 area youth between the ages of 6–18. For more information visit www.bgcspokanecounty.org.
McVay Brothers Contractors, Inc. dba Coeur d’Alene Window Company has leased approximately 16,000 square feet of space in Spokane Business & Industrial Park, Building #18 at 3808 N Sullivan Rd in Spokane Valley.
Their primary business operation is manufacturing and warehousing of windows and patio doors. For more information, contact Mike McVay, president, 509-928-4686.
Congratulations to Vicki Johnson, director of promotions and events for the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce; she has graduated from the Western Association of Chamber Executives professional development program.
Marketing Associates of Spokane will hold their monthly meeting this Thursday, March 11th from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Red Lion Inn at the Park. This months speakers will be Michael Lovas and Pam Holloway of Lovas and Holloway. They will present "Business Credibility – Insights into how to gain it and leverage it". Please RSVP per the MAS website www.maspokane.org by today, March 8th. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $20 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information please contact Taryn Erickson, at Trindera Engineering, 208-676-8001 or terickson@trindera.com.
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The Spokane Sizzle and Idaho Cuisine website, SizzlenCuisine.com has received the Nichee Award presented at the national Niche Magazine Conference for "Best Website."
The 23rd annual Chase Youth Awards, sponsored by Sterling Savings Bank, will be held this Thursday, March 11, at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. The awards recognize outstanding youth for their commitment and dedication to helping make Spokane a better place and for becoming role models in the community. The Chase Awards honor both individuals and groups in six categories which are representative of the assets needed to become independent, strong and effective community leaders. Those categories are Community Involvement, Courage, Creativity, Diversity, Leadership, and Personal Achievement. The Jim Chase "Asset Builder" Adult Award also will be presented to one outstanding adult who has gone above and beyond in bettering the lives of youth in our community. The Chase Youth Awards is a program of the Chase Youth Commission, which is dedicated to empowering communities to value youth and youth to value communities.
Governor Chris Gregoire has appointed Goodwill Industries CEO Clark Brekke to a three year term on the Washington State Board of Correctional Industries.
Jacqui Walker has recently joined Brand It Advertising as a customer service representative. Jacqui is a recent graduate of North Idaho College and previously worked for Clearwater Springs in Hayden, ID. visit the Brand It Advertising website at www.branditadvertising.net.
The Hayden Chamber Presents Desperate Housewives Shopping Event, Saturday March 13th from 9am to 6pm. Shop all six stores to have a chance to win 1 of 6 gift baskets valued at $100 each. The stores are between 6112–8222 N. Government Way in Hayden, Idaho and include Gourmet Way, Just Because, The Picket Fence, Creative Touch Floral, Handmade in Idaho’s Country Gift Store and Frame It. For more information contact Kim at Frame It 208-762-5940.
Graphic designer Marvin "Marvo" Reguindin of Thinking Cap Communication and Design, has been elected president of the Inland Northwest Business Alliance.
Inland Northwest Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-NW) and Bizstreet, the small business program of Greater Spokane Incorporated will host "A Conversation with..." featured speakers Paula Kopczynski, CEO of Opportunity Industries, and Janet Schmidlkofer, President of K & N Electric Motors. The event will be Friday, March 26, at the Spokane Regional Business Center (SRBC) in Spokane. Networking and a light breakfast begins at 8:00 am, presentation to follow at 8:30 am. Cost is $25 for GSI and NAWBO members; $50 general. For more information or to register, visit www.GreaterSpokane.org.
Billie Moreland & Associates has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Technical Writing category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). The SBCA Best of Business Award Program recognizes the best of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback and other research, the SBCA identifies companies that have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy.
The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce announces the grand opening of the Valley Chamber Business Center at Liberty Lake at a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception at Friday, March 19th at 10am. The Chamber has recently entered into an agreement with Greenstone Corporation to manage a business incubator in the lower level of the Greenstone building located at 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane in Liberty Lake. Operation of the Valley Business Center will provide the Chamber with the opportunity to provide greater service to the businesses in Liberty Lake. For more information, visit the website www.spokanevalleychamber.org.
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