Whatcom Children’s Advocacy Center raises more than $24,000
Filed on 25. Nov, 2011 in Nonprofits
Sponsors and community members attending Brigid Collins’ Breaking the Cycle Breakfast on Nov. 9 helped raise more than $24,000 to further fund the Whatcom Children’s Advocacy Center. This was the largest amount raised at any of the five annual breakfast events to date. Children benefit from the CAC at Brigid Collins, where they come for [...]
Beaver Inn prepares for move to E. Holly St.
Filed on 23. Nov, 2011 in Events
Brian Waller, owner of the Beaver Inn, is remodeling a building he purchased at 115 E. Holly St., the former location of House of Orient. He plans to move the bar in by Jan. 1, 2012. He is leasing the current space for the bar on North State Street and wants to establish a more [...]
Moss Adams hires four staff accountants
Filed on 22. Nov, 2011 in People
Madison Williams, Marcus Warolin, Megan Smeall and Libbe Bear were hired as staff accountants at the Bellingham office of Moss Adams LLP, an accounting and consulting business. Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Washington University. Warolin has passed the Uniform Certified Public Accounting examination. He earned his masters in business administration from [...]
EMB Management opening Bellingham office
Filed on 22. Nov, 2011 in Events
EMB Management, a Bellevue-based condominium management company, is opening a satellite office in Bellingham at 1313 E. Maple St. Suite 222. The company will begin operations out of the new office Dec. 1. “We are very excited for Bellingham to be our second location in Washington state,” CEO Corey Recla said in a press release. [...]
Yvonne Gasperetti promoted at Bank of the Pacific
Filed on 22. Nov, 2011 in People
Yvonne Gasperetti, Ferndale branch manager of Bank of the Pacific, was promoted to vice president. Gasperetti’s promotion follows more than 30 years of experience in banking including a focus on SBA and commercial lending in the Ferndale and Birch Bay areas. She has also worked with organizations such as WomenCare Shelter, YWCA and the Opportunity [...]
Bellingham Bells hires Nick Caples as general manager
Filed on 21. Nov, 2011 in People
Nick Caples joined the Bellingham Bells, a summer collegiate baseball team, as general manager. “We are thrilled to have Nick on board and we look forward to the many contributions that he will make to our team and the community,” said Eddie Poplawski, the team’s owner, in a press release. Caples previously worked with the [...]
City Dogs Grooming reopens on Holly Street
Filed on 21. Nov, 2011 in Events
City Dogs Grooming moved to a larger location on Holly Street in late October. Owner Lee Ann Kelly is aiming for a grand opening later this month.
Ramona Abbott selected as marketing coordinator at Mount Baker Theatre
Filed on 21. Nov, 2011 in People
Ramona Abbott was hired as the marketing coordinator at the Mount Baker Theatre. She will help the marketing team promote music, dance and theatrical events. “We are pleased to welcome Ramona to our staff. She helped with our recent first-ever self-produced main stage production, ‘Into the Woods,’ and was a great asset” said Kim Laskey, [...]
Anthony Repanich advances at Peoples Bank
Filed on 18. Nov, 2011 in People
Peoples Bank promoted Anthony Repanich to chief retail banking officer. Repanich will work in branch banking, mortgage lending, investment services and the bank’s marketing and training programs. Repanich’s work has helped the bank grow in numerous communities in Washington. He has been at the bank since 1993 and held various positions such as branch manager, [...]
Craig Lee hired as executive director at Whatcom Land Trust
Filed on 18. Nov, 2011 in People
Craig Lee joined the Whatcom Land Trust in late October as executive director to lead the organization’s Board of Directors, staff and supporters in conservation of Whatcom County. “Whatcom Land Trust has been very successful at conserving the county’s signature landscapes and sensitive places, thanks to tremendous community support, partnerships with local, state, and federal [...]
