Jovan Johnson survives cancer, gives back to community with natural food
Filed on 11. Apr, 2011 in News
What started as a small-scale experiment to make gluten-free crackers has turned into a burgeoning company with sales around the country.
Two trainers join Health & Exercise Prescriptions
Filed on 22. Mar, 2011 in People
Tiphanie Raffegeau and Caitlin Walker have joined Health & Exercise Prescriptions as personal trainers at the Bellingham-based studio, which offers personal and post-rehabilition training. Raffegeau received her certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2006 and has completed continuing education coursework in senior fitness. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a [...]
Three join Christian Health Care Center board
Filed on 21. Mar, 2011 in People
Three community leaders recently joined the Christian Health Care Center (CHCC), board of directors. Bill Bode Jr., Karen Kooy and Marcia Wilcox joined the nursing facility’s 11-member volunteer board that offers support and direction to the nonprofit corporation. Bode is a retired partner of Lynden-based Aslum & Bode Furniture and former Lynden Chamber of Commerce [...]
Ambrose to lead export activities at CEV
Filed on 20. Mar, 2011 in People
Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics’ Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) has added Neal Ambrose as the export program manager for the new export initiative, Jump Start Washington Exports, which will serve businesses in Washington State interested in exporting or expanding exports. Ambrose brings more than 10 years of export market development experience [...]
Christopher White joins state insurance board of directors
Filed on 19. Mar, 2011 in People
Christopher White, an agent with Bell-Anderson Agency, was recently added to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington State board of directors. “I am excited for the opportunity to be a part of the process in developing and implementing industry policies that benefit the consumer,” White said in a press release. White, a graduate of Western [...]
Matt Atkins earns Series 7 designation
Filed on 18. Mar, 2011 in People
Matt Atkins, a financial advisor at Ludeman Capital Management Inc., has successfully passed the Series 7 Securities License exam. Administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Series 7 designation is a General Securities Representative designation, which covers all security products including corporate, municipal and municipal fund securities, options, direct participation programs, investment company products and variable contracts. [...]
Varner Sytsma Herndon adds accountant
Filed on 17. Mar, 2011 in People
Jessica Poling has joined Varner Sytsma Herndon as a staff accountant. Poling graduated from Western Washington University’s school of business with honors in 2009 and began public practice. She is currently working on fulfilling the requirements to obtain her Certified Public Accounting license. For more information, contact Varner Sytsma Herndon at (360) 734-8715, or go [...]
Local Volkswagen technician receives national honor
Filed on 16. Mar, 2011 in People
Scott Roberts, a Volkswagen Factory trained and certified master technician at Roger Jobs Motors, was recently named the national champion among all Volkswagen Factory Certified Technicians in the United States. “We are very proud and honored by Scott’s first place finish in this competitive and challenging contest and for him to be recognized by Volkswagen [...]
Abercrombie joins the Abercrombie Group
Filed on 15. Mar, 2011 in People
Colin Abercrombie recently joined The Abercrombie Consulting Group as an associate consultant. Abercrombie, a certified instructor in the Training Within Industry (TWI) programs, will be helping the firm bring greater awareness and use of TWI to British Columbia and Washington business and industry. TWI is a standardized program that develops skills of supervision and is [...]
Whatcom Women in Business elects 2011 executive board
Filed on 14. Mar, 2011 in People
Whatcom Women in Business recently elected its 2011 executive board. Tally Rabatin, owner of Totally Unique Designs, has been elected as president and Pam Needham, co-owner of Alicia’s Bridal, will be the past president. Sandy Keathly, co-owner of K&K Industries, continues as the organization’s treasurer. Julie Guay, executive director of Blue Skies for Children, has [...]
