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Congratulations 2008 honorees!
The 2008 Forty Under 40 recognition event was held at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place. View and download 2008 event photos here. Click here to read the honoree introduction from the editor. Read about what past alumni honorees are doing now. Click on the honorees name to go to their page and read about them- Trevin Anderson, Managing Partner, Sirius Development, Tacoma
- Rhonda Arnett, Sr. Financial Consultant, Columbia Bank, Tacoma
- Aaron Artman, President, Tacoma Rainiers, University Place
- Eric Bamer, Firefighter, Lacey Fire District 3 Community Service Committee, Lacey
- Faunna Bartlett, Corporate Systems Analyst, Precision Machine Works Inc, Tacoma
- Lori Bemis, McGavick Graves P.S., Tacoma
- Hollie Bostrom, Community Relations Manager, Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos, Tacoma
- Gina Breukelman, Development Director, Emergency Food Network, Lakewood
- Jamie Brooks, Dentist, Brooks Dental Studio, Tacoma
- Doug Burton, President, Vision Service Group, Fife
- Alicia Chapman, Sr. VP of Marketing & Community Relations, United Way of Pierce County, Tacoma
- Danielle Collins, Vice President Commercial Banker, Columbia Bank, Tacoma
- Anna Colombini, Naturopathic Doctor, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic, Gig Harbor
- Klaudia Conradt, Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor Smith Barney, Member of Citigroup Global Markets, Tacoma
- Angel del Solar, President and founder, Angelo Mendi Boutique Salon, Tacoma
- Jennifer Durham, Owner/President, Host-Hospitality, LLC, Tacoma
- Ryan Fournier, President / CEO, Fournier Group, University Place
- James Higgins, Owner, Puget Sound Pizza, Tacoma
- Stephen Hyer Jr, Co-Owner, The Alpine Experience, Olympia
- Musong Kim, Owner, Pacific Stone & Tile and Pints & Quarts Pub, Olympia
- Joel Klippert, President, Klip BioTechnologies, LLC, Puyallup
- Joe Leith, Regional Manager, AA Party Rentals, Fife
- Cecelia Loveless, Director for Development, Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood
- Roxanne Murphy, Community Relations Specialist, City of Tacoma, Tacoma
- James Nesbit, Mortgage Banker/Branch Manager, National City Mortgage, Miamisburg
- Jaime Kay Newton, Owner/Operator, Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe, Tacoma
- Jennifer Nino, Chief Financial Officer, Commencement Bank, Tacoma
- Jeffery Papen, Owner-Co founder, 911 Driving School of Puyallup, Puyallup
- Dana Pethia, Director of Marketing, The Washington State Heritage Center, Office of the Secretary of State, Olympia
- Kyle Prosser, Commercial Real Estate Broker, First Western Properties, Tacoma
- Nems Scarim, Owner Chick, Three Chicks Catering, Inc, Tacoma
- Courtney Schrieve, Community Relations Director, North Thurston Public Schools, Lacey
- Jason Scott, President, GasForFREE, Tacoma
- Monti Sorem, D.C., C.S.C.S., Sorem Family Chiropractic, P.S., Lacey
- Jonathan Sprouffske, Attorney, Connolly Tacon & Meserve, Olympia
- Chanel Studebaker, Owner, Bright Idea Communications & Marketing, Puyallup
- Michael Welch, Vice President, Thompson Smitch Consulting Group, Tacoma
- Karyn Whitacre, Operations Manager, Konnects, Tacoma
- Krysta Willoughby, Development Manager, Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma
- Chad Wright, CEO, Marine View Ventures, Inc., Tacoma
TELEVISION INTERVIEWS - The 2008 40 Under Forty were also featured on the Business Examiner's television program, South Sound Business Report. Click here to see the interviews: "2008 Forty Under 40"
PROGRAM - The Business Examiner's 40 Under Forty program recognizes outstanding South Sound business and community leaders under the age of 40. A panel of alumni review the candidates to provide the BE direction in the selection of the 40. Each class of 40 Under Forty represents the diversity of the South Sound and includes those who have had great accomplishments and made significant contributions to their businesses, industries and communities. All 2008 honorees receive generous gifts from our event sponsors: Emerald Queen, El Gaucho, Sea Grill, and Savi Day Spa.
- 5:30 p.m. Social - Attendees are invited to network with the 2008 40 Under Forty. Display tables from the program sponsors are set up to visit. Passed hors d'oeuvres are being served and a no host bar is available.
- 6:00 p.m. Recognition Ceremony
- 7:00 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, networking and gaming courtesy of Party Outfitters
PUBLICATION - A special publication was included in the July 7th issue of the BE profiling the 2008 - 40 Under Forty. Individual copies are available for purchase by contacting circulation.
OUR VALUED SPONSORS - This event would not be possible without the financial support and dedication of our sponsors. - PRESENTING SPONSOR - Emerald Queen Casino offers a wide array of entertainment events and shows, multiple gaming options, an onsite hotel with valet parking, great food, and excellent employment opportunities.
- Supporting Sponsors
- J Robbins Florist Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade.
Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations. - El Gaucho - A must for locals, this flagship Mackay restaurant offers guests a dining event that is, in a word, extraordinary, and in two words, Simply Legendary. Renowned for its table side preparations of Caesar salad, bananas foster, and 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime Steaks, and loved for its intimate ambiance.
- Sea Grill is beautifully appointed, with a warm atmosphere and elegant ambiance bringing downtown Tacoma its premier seafood restaurant.
- Savi Day Spa, Murano Hotel is one of Tacoma's priemer day spas providing personal care and cosmetic services since 1988. Highly regarded treatments and impeccable customer care add celebrations at the spa. Express treatements serve the fast paced world especially business clients.
- Contributing Sponsors
- Rolf's Import Auto Services specializes in German vehicles as well as other European makes. They offer personalized service at a fair price. They offer online appointment scheduling, fleet service, along with oil change reminders, technician recommended reminders, and scheduled maintenance reminders.
- AA Party Rentals A premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event, they provide the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.
- Boeing Employees Credit Union All residents of Washington State are eligible to join. BECU offers checking, saving, loans, credit cards, small business accounts, wealth management, education and seminars.
- Party Outfitters is an interactive entertainment company specializing in fun, creative and exciting games for special events. Party Outfitters provides a variety of games for nearly 700 events a year, nationwide. In addition to our game rentals, Party Outfitters sells a variety of games including inflatable games, carnival games, dunk tanks, rock climbing walls and more.
If your business is interested in aligning themselves with a young, active and affluent sector of the South Sound, please consider sponsorship opportunities of the 2009 - 40 Under Forty program. For more information please contact us.
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