Heritage Bank has been selected as the Bronze Award winner in the Large Business Category of Washington's Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal.
Finalists were chosen in five categories: Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business, Extra Large Business and Nonprofit Organization.
Heritage Bank has been in business for more than 80 years and is a part of Olympia-based Heritage Financial Corp., which also operates Central Valley Bank.
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Sep. 2, 2010 at 8:08am Heritage Bank selected among best places to workSep. 1, 2010 at 12:05pm Blog watch: Fishin', fields, visits, fruits and linksWashACE Blog is taking a late summer break and won't be blogging for a while, but you can catch a video of Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby singing "Gone Fishin'." The Live Wire takes a look at the field of candidates narrowed during the primary election and provides a wrap-up of the South Korean ambassador's visit to the area. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 31, 2010 at 2:34pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundThe South Sound Association of Health Underwriters has installed its 2010-11 executive board. They include: Chris Free of Rapport Benefits Group in Tacoma, president; David Maddock of Maddock & Associates in Tacoma, past president; Dan Eich of Oak Insurance Services in Olympia, president elect; Jan Smith of GHB Insurance Inc. in Olympia, vice president; Patty Rice of Albers & Co. in Tacoma, treasurer; Lisa McKay of Regence Life & Health in Tacoma, secretary; Jill Flodstrom of Flodstrom-N-Daughters Insurance in Puyallup, education/events; Ann Miller of Group Health, membership; and Nancy Harris of Regence BS in Tacoma, awards. Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Health care, Mason County, Olympia, Tacoma by Breanne Coats
Email Breanne Aug. 25, 2010 at 12:36pm Blog watch: Competition, surveys, questions and answersCheck out WashACE Blog for stories about out-of-state competition for biotech and reforming Washington's collective bargaining rules. Log onto the Live Wire to participate in the semi-annual Small Business Success Index survey. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Lacey, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Tacoma by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 24, 2010 at 1:12pm State revokes Olympia CPA's credentialsThe Washington State Board of Accountancy has revoked Lance M. Avery's Certified Public Accounting certificate and eligibility to renew his license to practice as a CPA. The board said the decision was based on his failure to complete client engagements or return their records, a felony judgment and sentencing of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and assault in the third degree, and failure to respond to the board's inquiry. Aug. 20, 2010 at 9:02am Providence St. Peter Hospital adding 21-bed unitProvidence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia is moving ahead with construction of a 21-bed patient care unit. Funding for the multi-million dollar project will come from a variety of sources, including Providence Health & Services, Washington-Montana Region, hospital operating budgets and philanthropic support from the Providence St. Peter Foundation. Aug. 19, 2010 at 1:26pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundJohn Blankenship has been hired as interim executive director of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau. He is the former executive director of Wolf Haven International in Tenino. Tracie Cochran has joined the South Sound Washington Business Center as director and Linda Jadwin has been promoted to the chief operating officer. Cochran has a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in business administration, and she is currently working on her CPA license. Posted in BE Daily, Lacey, Olympia, Pierce County, Tacoma, Technology, Tumwater by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 18, 2010 at 1:33pm Blog watch: Economy, shorelines, trails and caringWashACE Blog takes a look at "Employers and the Economy" and more calls for a special legislative session to fix the state's budget. Check out The Live Wire for the latest "Shoreline Update Update." Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Law and Legislation, Olympia, Tacoma by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 17, 2010 at 12:19pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundDr. Germaine R. Johnson has joined Medical Imaging Northwest/Diagnostic Imaging Northwest. His special interests include nuclear medicine, PET, diagnostic radiology and emergency radiology. Johnson is a member of the Radiologic Society of North America, Society of Nuclear Medicine and The Pierce County Medical Society. Frank Elliott III, division manager for Geiger Northwest/Seattle & Tacoma, has received the Division Of The Year award. He also was recognized for 45 years of service. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Health care, Olympia, South King County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:41pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundSeveral residential loan officers have joined HomeStreet Bank and are located in the South Sound region. They include: Dan Hartung, Tacoma; Christopher "Chad" Duke, Federal Way; Tamra Marlowe, Olympia; John Smith, Olympia; and Jennifer "Jen" Condon, Olympia. John A. Clees has joined Worth Law Group. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and the University of Washington Law School. John's practice focuses on tax and estate planning for high-net worth individuals and their businesses. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Olympia, South King County, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 11, 2010 at 12:28pm Blog watch: State revenue shortfall, chief selection and indie filmsCheck out WashACE Blog to learn more about state revenue coming in below forecast – again. Find out more about "Business Working Together" on The Live Wire. Aug. 9, 2010 at 9:52am Home values decline in Tacoma, tick up in OlympiaHome values in the South Sound were mixed during the second quarter of 2010, according to the latest Zillow Home Value Index. For June, the HVI for Tacoma was $186,900, off 1.7 percent on a quarterly basis and 7 percent lower year-over-year. The HVI was off 23.4 percent from its high of $244,000 during June 2007. Aug. 6, 2010 at 12:09pm MBK Senior Living acquires Firs retirement communityMBK Senior Living has purchased The Firs retirement community in Olympia. The Firs is the California-based company's third senior living community in Washington. It also owns Harbor Crest and NorthPointe in Spokane. Aug. 6, 2010 at 11:07am OLTVCB taps Blankenship as interim executive directorJohn Blankenship, former executive director of Wolf Haven International in Tenino, has been hired as interim executive director of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau. The VCB is jointly funded by the cities of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater and by its members and is governed by a volunteer board. Aug. 4, 2010 at 2:09pm Blog watch: Taxes, ballot issues, parking and billboardsCheck out WashAce Blog for "More Evidence that Taxes Matter." The Live Wire is the place to find Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's recommendations on ballot issues. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Olympia, Pierce County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 2, 2010 at 9:19am Heritage Financial posts earnings, acquires CowlitzHeritage Financial Corp. reported net income for the quarter ended June 30 of $855,000 compared to net income of $91,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Including preferred stock dividends, the net income applicable to common shareholders for the quarter was $523,000, or 5 cents per diluted common share, compared with a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $239,000, or 4 cents per diluted common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Jul. 28, 2010 at 12:44pm Blog watch: Transparency, voter guide, boycotts and block partiesCheck out WashACE Blog to learn why "Transparency Can't Be Taken for Granted." Just in time for the primary election, The Live Wire has a voter guide that includes candidate information, responses to candidate questionnaires, incumbent voting records and information on voting in Washington. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Pierce County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jul. 28, 2010 at 8:15am South Sound unemployment rate fallsUnemployment rates fell during June across the South Sound, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate last month for Tacoma was 9 percent, down from 9.7 percent both during May and a year earlier. In Olympia, the unemployment rates was 7.3 percent during June, down from 7.8 percent a month earlier and 7.9 percent in June 2009. Jul. 21, 2010 at 2:31pm Washington Business Bank's income declines sharplyWashington Business Bank posted a net income of $41,725 for the quarter ended June 30, a substantial decline from net income of $118,743 during the first quarter of 2010. The bank also reported that deposits grew 14.3 percent compared to the end of 2009, but loans declined 3.85 percent for the same period. Jul. 21, 2010 at 12:07pm South Sound Bank increases assets, deposits during Q2South Sound Bank is reporting that its assets and deposits for the second quarter of 2010 were up $7.5 million and nearly $2 million, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Net income dropped slightly, from $747,000 during Q2 2009 to $724,000 this year. The bank, which has offices in Olympia and Lacey, said that during the last six months it has helped 25 local businesses to expand, start up or maintain operations by making more than $13 million in Small Business Administration-backed loans. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Lacey, Olympia, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
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