Community-association management firm expands to Island County
Filed on 22. Apr, 2013 in News
Windermere Community Association Management, which is based in Whatcom and Skagit counties, is now offering association-management services in Island County, working with community-association boards in Oak Harbor. The Windermere company provides a variety of guidance and expertise to community-association leaders, including legal requirements, accounting needs, budget planning and goal setting and execution. The privately owned [...]
City seeks input on bicycle transportation strategy, April 23
Filed on 22. Apr, 2013 in Events
Bellingham city officials are inviting residents to an open house on Tuesday, April 23, that will include a presentation on a city strategy to improve the local network of bicycle facilities and support programs that aim to make bicycling a viable mode of transportation for all. The open house will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 [...]
Local lean-management professional earns prize for book
Filed on 22. Apr, 2013 in People
Chris Ortiz, president of Kaizen Assembly in Bellingham, has earned the Shingo Prize Research and Professional Publication Award for his book, “The Psychology of Lean Improvements: Why Organizations Must Overcome Resistance and Change Culture.” The Shingo prize recognizes and promotes research and writing regarding new knowledge and understanding of lean and operational excellence. It is among the highest honors [...]
Arlynn promoted at Chrysalis Inn and Spa
Filed on 22. Apr, 2013 in People
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The Chrysalis Inn and Spa has appointed Daysha Arlynn as its new lead esthetician. Arlynn will now oversee the spa’s esthetics department. She has worked as an esthetician for eight years, and has spent the past four at the Chrysalis. The Chrysalis Inn and Spa is online at www.thechrysalisinn.com.
Whatcom Volunteer Center seeking senior volunteers
Filed on 21. Apr, 2013 in Nonprofits
RSVP, a program of the Whatcom Volunteer Center, is recruiting volunteers 55 and older to help the nonprofit organization make a difference in the lives of seniors, veterans and adults with disabilities. Volunteer opportunities include: – Helping neighbors with chores, yard work, and home repairs. – Delivering food to those in need. – Offering companionship to [...]
Haskell Corp. earns safety award from Corps of Engineers
Filed on 21. Apr, 2013 in News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alaska District has selected Haskell Corp. in Bellingham as its Contractor of the Year. Haskell was named during the Army Corps’ 14th annual Celebrate Safety ceremony in March. The Bellingham company was among 10 contractors and two individuals honored for safety performance in 2012 during the event. The safety-achievement award is for contractors who [...]
Peoples Bank announces new president, other top-level changes
Filed on 21. Apr, 2013 in People
Peoples Bank in Lynden has announced a series of top-level personnel changes, including the appointment of its chief operating officer, Russ Lee, to bank president. Bank CEO Charles LeCocq, who has been the company’s president since 1987, has been promoted to chairman of its board of directors. LeCocq will continue as CEO at Peoples Bank. [...]
McCormack joins Lakeway Inn as director of outlets
Filed on 20. Apr, 2013 in People
Bill McCormack has been appointed as director of outlets at the Best Western PLUS Lakeway Inn & Conference Center in Bellingham McCormack, who has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, is overseeing all operational aspects of the newly renovated Poppe’s 360 Neighborhood Pub and The Oboe Café. McCormack, a lifelong Bellingham resident, has [...]
Costco co-founder to keynote WWU’s April 26 business forum
Filed on 20. Apr, 2013 in Events
Jim Sinegal, the co-founder, director and retired president and CEO of Costco, will be the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Western Washington University Business Forum on Friday, April 26, at the Seattle Sheraton’s Grand Ballroom. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch service beginning at noon. The keynote address will begin at 12:45 [...]
Feyen joins RE/MAX Whatcom County in Bellingham
Filed on 20. Apr, 2013 in People
RE/MAX Whatcom County has hired Josh Feyen as a new agent in the company’s Bellingham office. Feyen, a 2001 graduate of Western Washington University, has resided in Whatcom County for 15 years. Prior to earning his real estate license, he worked in the construction and building industry for 12 years, six of which as a [...]
