The Sound Transit Board of Directors today authorized the award of the construction contract for the Sounder D-to-M Streets Track and Signal project to MidMountain Contractors Inc.
The project will build a commuter rail line from East D to South M Streets in Tacoma. Work on the project is expected to begin in late September.
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Aug. 26, 2010 at 2:36pm Sound Transit awards Sounder D-to-M Streets contract to MidMountainAug. 26, 2010 at 8:07am Hughes Group owner named national Minority Small Business Person of the YearPatrick L. Hughes, owner and managing member of Hughes Group LLC of Lakewood was named national Minority Small Business Person of the Year today during the 28th annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week conference in Washington, D.C. The veteran-owned company was established in 1999 by Hughes, a veteran of 28 years in the military. It is an 8(a) and HUBZone certified firm, and is classified as a small disadvantaged business and a service disabled veteran-owned small business. Jul. 30, 2010 at 8:39am Cascades Sonoco earns inaugural START awardCascades Sonoco Inc. of Lakewood is the first Washington business to be recognized for safety and health under the Safety Through Achieving Recognition Together program, or START, a new venture administered by The Department of Labor and Industries. "The goal of this program is to showcase those businesses with excellent safety and health programs as a way of encouraging other companies to improve their safety efforts," said Lynda Stoneberg, L&I's statewide consultation manager for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Jul. 29, 2010 at 8:36am CDBG money available for Lakewood businessesSmall companies in Lakewood, from start-ups to those that are well-established, now have a new funding source that could help them grow their businesses. City officials have allocated Community Development Block Grant funding that is specifically designed to create and retain permanent jobs at for-profit companies. Jul. 28, 2010 at 1:49pm Northwest Commercial Bank swings back to blackNorthwest Commercial Bank reported a $154,000 net profit for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a net loss of $160,000 for the same period during 2009. Net interest income for the Lakewood-based bank jumped from $1.34 million for the second quarter of 2009 to $1.71 million for the corresponding quarter this year. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Lakewood, Pierce County, South King County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jul. 23, 2010 at 1:01pm DOL will help local jurisdictions with traffic offense refundsThe Department of Licensing will reimburse local governments for refunds made to drivers who paid fines for cell phone and texting violations and some other traffic offenses. On June 30, DOL discovered that municipal court judges in several jurisdictions were dismissing cell phone and texting tickets because the Model Traffic Ordinance had not been updated to reflect these violations. Posted in BE Daily, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Mason County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jul. 23, 2010 at 9:03am Sound Transit expands Sounder south serviceThe Sound Transit board of directors has authorized the purchase of rights to four additional south line Sounder round trips. The $185 million purchase agreement with Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway will enable the regional transit agency to incrementally expand its commuter rail service from nine to 13 round trips a day, with the first new round trip starting as soon as 2012. Posted in BE Daily, Lakewood, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County, Tacoma by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jul. 22, 2010 at 12:47pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundHans Anderson has been promoted to senior account executive of the Tacoma office of Integra Telecom. State Sen. Joe Zarelli, R-Ridgefield, has been selected by the Association of Washington Business to receive its 2010 Jim Matson Award. The award, voted on by AWB members who serve on its Governmental Affairs Council, recognizes a current or former state legislator who consistently supports issues important to Washington's employers and the state's competitiveness. Zarelli was singled out for his consistent leadership on fiscal matters, particularly his ardent calls for fiscal restraint and a resetting of state budget priorities in the face of continued deficits and reliance on federal bailouts. Jul. 19, 2010 at 12:16pm Lakewood vehicle licensing office receives perfect auditThe Lakewood Vehicle Licensing Office has received a perfect audit from the Washington State Department of Licensing. The office has been open for 29 years and is a sub-agent of the Pierce County Auditor's Office. Jun. 28, 2010 at 1:28pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Thurston Economic Development Council is hosting "2010 Economic Update: What Shade of Green is the Economy?" from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. June 30 at the Red Lion, 2300 Evergreen park Drive SW, Olympia. Click here to register or contact Rachel Reischman at (360) 754-6320. The Thurston County Chamber is hosting "Desire – Success for Life and Business" from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 30 at the Lacey Community Center. The seminar will be presented by Brad Worthley, a consultant and behavior change specialist with more than 35 years of business management experience. The cost for a member is $50. Click here to register. Jun. 25, 2010 at 9:21am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Thurston Economic Development Council is hosting "2010 Economic Update: What Shade of Green is the Economy?" from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. June 30 at the Red Lion, 2300 Evergreen park Drive SW, Olympia. Click here to register or contact Rachel Reischman at (360) 754-6320. The Thurston County Chamber is hosting "Desire – Success for Life and Business" from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 30 at the Lacey Community Center. The seminar will be presented by Brad Worthley, a consultant and behavior change specialist with more than 35 years of business management experience. The cost for members is $50. Click here to register. May. 24, 2010 at 9:53am Lakewood Historical Society preparing for fundraising campaignThe Lakewood Historical Society museum will kick off a fundraising campaign June 1 with a goal of $25,000. The money will be used for museum operating expenses, lease payments, new and expanded exhibits and hiring an experienced museum consultant on a part-time basis. May. 17, 2010 at 9:29am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundReps. Gary Alexander and Sam Hunt will review this year's legislative session at the next Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce Forum Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at the Tyee Event Center, 5757 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater. The cost is $8 if you do not eat lunch and $19 if you do. For more information or to RSVP, call Pam Berschauer at (360) 357-5153. AARP is co-hosting the "Helping Experience Work @ 50+" Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. The event will include workshops about "Promoting Yourself at 50+," career counseling, resume writing, interview skills, help setting up e-mail addresses and Web job searches, as well as interaction with at least a dozen local and national businesses offering employment opportunities. May. 14, 2010 at 9:55am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting an informational open house about the status of the Point Defiance Rail Bypass project from 4 to 7 p.m. May 17 at Clover Park Technical College's Rotunda Building, Lakeview entrance, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood. Click here for more information. Reps. Gary Alexander and Sam Hunt will review this year's legislative session at the next Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce Forum Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at the Tyee Event Center, 5757 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater. The cost is $8 if you do not eat lunch and $19 if you do. For more information or to RSVP, call Pam Berschauer at (360) 357-5153. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Lakewood, Pierce County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike May. 13, 2010 at 10:00am People on the movePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundAlejandro Rugarcia, Spanish-speaking advocacy specialist for Olympia-based SafePlace, has received the first place award for the Best Outreach Community Health Program from the Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers. Rugarcia was recognized for his community networking and education efforts, including the creation of a weekly bilingual radio program, "Did You Know," sponsored by SafePlace and aired on KAOS 89.3, and his community outreach and weekly facilitation of a sexual and domestic violence support group for mono-lingual Spanish speaking victims of domestic violence. Rick Gillmore has joined Lakewold Gardens as the resource development manager. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and a Master Gardener. He has many years experience fundraising for nonprofit organizations in the South Sound. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Health care, Lakewood, Olympia, Tacoma by Breanne Coats
Email Breanne May. 4, 2010 at 11:52am Admissions stopped at Lakewood adult family homeThe state Department of Social and Health Services has stopped admissions to Comfort Zone AFH, a privately operated adult family home, located at 3128 Sylvia Boulevard South, Lakewood. The state took the action against the home, which is licensed to Angelina Dameron-Starks, after finding numerous violations that jeopardized the safety and well-being of residents. May. 4, 2010 at 11:40am CPTC tapped to help expand Plus 50 InitiativeCommunity colleges around the nation are turning to the Plus 50 Initiative at the American Association of Community Colleges for help in designing programs for baby boomers, who are increasingly returning to campus for job training and to makeover careers waylaid by the economic recession. One of the colleges involved in the initiative's expansion efforts is Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood. The college will serve as a Learning Partner for the other community colleges in Pierce County. May. 3, 2010 at 11:50am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hosting a new member reception from 4 to 5 p.m. May 4 in the Simpson Community Room, 950 Pacific Ave., Suite 300. RSVP to Janice Hutchins at (253) 627-2175. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce general membership luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 at Great American Casino, 10117 S. Tacoma Way. The cost is $20 in advance and $30 at the door. RSVP by May 4 to (253) 582-9400. Posted in BE Daily, Lacey, Lakewood, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Apr. 28, 2010 at 10:09am Lakewood Ford among top dealershipsLakewood Ford is among 380 dealers to receive the 2009 President's Award from Ford Motor Co. for exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
The President's Award was developed during 1998. Dealers become eligible through survey responses from customers related to their service, satisfaction and overall dealership experience. Apr. 22, 2010 at 8:22am People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundDoug Walker, owner of Walker Photography in Olympia, has received six award from the Professional Photographers of Washington. They include: Commercial Photographer of the Year for 2010, first place honors for Best Architectural Image and Best Pictorial Image, the Roger Dudley Trophy for the Best Overall Commercial Entry, the Kenmore Camera - Canon Honor Award for excellence in image making, and honorable mention in the advertising/illustration category. Neel Parikh, executive director of the Pierce County Library System, has received the Sullivan Award for the Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children from the American Library Association. Parikh is a founding member and chair of the Early Learning Public Library Partnership, which is focused on early learning movement in Washington. She has been the executive director of Pierce County Library since 1994. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Health care, Lakewood, Olympia, Pierce County, Tacoma by Mike Boyd
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