Jerry D. Larson has been elected president of the Western Washington Fair Association. Other officers include: Gary F. Gonter, vice president; Michael D. Nelson, secretary; David R. Campbell, treasurer; and Kent R. Hojem, CEO.
Olympia Downtown Association has elected officers for 2012. They include: Tracy Knostman, West Coast Bank, president; Jeanne Carras, Bonaventure, past president and treasurer; Jerry Farmer, 94.5 ROXY Radio, vice president; and Jane Offutt, Frost & Co., secretary.
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Feb. 2, 2012 at 11:54am People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundFeb. 2, 2012 at 11:29am HCA moving Lacey services to Olympia later this monthWashington State Health Care Authority will make its final move as part of its merger with the state Medicaid Purchasing Administration on Feb. 21 when it relocates its remaining Lacey staff to Olympia. The HCA office at 676 Woodland Square Loop in Lacey will close at 3 p.m. Feb. 17. On Feb. 21, the HCA will provide all customer services from HCA's headquarters at Cherry Street Plaza, 626 8th Ave. SE, Olympia. The move will not affect post office box mailing addresses used by HCA customers. Toll-free numbers for the agency's programs will not change, however, individual staff numbers will change. Feb. 1, 2012 at 12:57pm Blog watch: SWAC, burning, guide book and 'capital stack'Check The Live Wire if you're interested in serving on the SWAC Advisory Committee. OlyBlog reminds readers that outdoor burning is still illegal in some places – despite the winter storm. Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:24am Heritage posts sharp decrease in Q4 and 2011 income compared to 2010Heritage Financial Corp. reported net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31 of $2.2 million compared to $9.1 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010 and $1.8 million for the linked-quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011. The net income applicable to common shareholders for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, was 14 cents per diluted common share, compared to 77 cents per diluted common share for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, and 12 cents per diluted common share for the linked-quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011. Jan. 31, 2012 at 1:42pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundTom Caniglia has joined the Windermere Professional Partners office in DuPont. He is a military veteran and operated several businesses before becoming a Realtor seven years ago. Marti Reeder has been named a Five Star Professional Real Estate Agent by Seattle magazine. She is a Realtor at John L. Scott in Kent. Reeder has more than 25 years of industry experience and has earned the following professional designations: Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative and Accredited Seller's Representative. She also is an Accredited Staging Professional and a Certified Pre-Foreclosure Specialist. Posted in BE Daily, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jan. 26, 2012 at 12:15pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundBill Ecker has joined Pease Construction Inc. as director of business development. He has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, and also has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental accreditation and is a Designated Design Build Professional. Robin Corak has been named chief executive officer for Multi-Service Center, a Federal Way-based human services agency. She has held management positions with Multi-Service Center since 2005, the past two years as the agency's chief operations officer. Jan. 26, 2012 at 11:34am ODA honors Snyder, Corso and ROXYOlympia Downtown Association honored the following individuals and businesses during its annual meeting. Ruth Snyder, a downtown code enforcement officer for the City of Olympia, was named ODA Person of the Year. Volunteer of the Year recognition went to Mary Corso, owner of Courtyard Antiques and 945 ROXY Radio was named Business of the Year. Jan. 25, 2012 at 12:20pm Blog watch: Business savvy, parking, billboards and 'Buy American'The Live Wire talks about "being business basic savvy." BIA Blog looks at proposed changes to Tacoma's downtown off-street parking requirements. Jan. 23, 2012 at 12:40pm Alaska USA opens Olympia branchAlaska USA Federal Credit Union has opened its first branch in Olympia inside Top Food & Drug at 1313 Cooper Point Road SW. The credit union now operates 19 branches in Washington, including a new branch in Port Orchard. Both new branches offer a full range of credit union services, including ATMs and Self-Service Centers, and are open seven days a week. Jan. 18, 2012 at 12:09pm Blog watch: Attainment, opening, dragon and fixJan. 18, 2012 at 8:13am Storm causes closures, but Tacoma, Olympia city offices remain openCity of Tacoma offices will remain open today, but will have reduced staffing. All non-essential staff who feel that they cannot make it to work safely are allowed to use leave time and stay home today. For more information about any additional closures throughout the day, follow the City of Tacoma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cityoftacoma or search for CityofTacoma on Facebook. City Hall in Olympia also will be open with limited staffing depending on who is able to make it to work. Jan. 11, 2012 at 12:17pm Blog watch: Interns, power, sports, fresh food and the economyLearn more about a unique intern program on The Live Wire. Check out OlyBlog for "Thurston PUD considers public power." Jan. 10, 2012 at 8:45am Home values down in NovemberHome values in the United States were essentially unchanged during November, decreasing 0.1 percent compared to October, according to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. On an annual basis, the Zillow Home Value Index fell 4.6 percent compared to November 2010 to $147,800 and has returned to late 2003 levels. In Washington, home values were down 8.2 percent statewide to $212,000. Values were off in the Olympia metro area by 7.9 percent to $206,500. In Tacoma, values fell 12.9 percent to $153,300. Jan. 4, 2012 at 8:15am South Sound jobless numbers lower during NovemberUnemployment rates were lower during November than a year earlier in 351 of the nation's 372 metropolitan areas, including Olympia and Tacoma, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The jobless rate fell in Olympia from 7.8 percent to 7.5 percent. In Tacoma, unemployment dropped from 9.3 percent to 8.8 percent. Jan. 3, 2012 at 2:33pm Groups ask Olympia council to settle 7-Eleven lawsuitWestside residents and businesses are calling on newly elected Mayor Stephen Buxbaum and the new Olympia City Council to reject a city staff-approved 7-Eleven at Harrison Avenue and Division Street. After the city planning staff and the city's administrative law judge approved the 7-Eleven over the objections of residents and the SW Neighborhood Association, Dan Leahy, a long-time resident of the Westside, sued the city in Superior Court to stop the 7-Eleven. Dec. 30, 2011 at 1:27pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThurston County Chamber is hosting Morning MIXXer from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at H&R Block, 222 Capitol Way North, No. 108, Olympia. The cost is $5 for members and $10 general admission. Click here for more information. Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting "Connecting for Success" from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 4 at 108 S. Division, Suite B. Dr. Morris Chang will discuss sleep disorders. Call (253) 833-0700 for more information. Posted in BE Daily, Lakewood, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Dec. 28, 2011 at 4:41pm Capital Medical Center launching Advanced Wound Care CenterCapital Medical Center is scheduled to open its Advanced Wound Care Centeron Jan. 11 at 601 McPhee Road SW, Olympia, as a part of the Capital Imaging Center and Outpatient Clinic. The center, an outpatient program that focuses on chronic and non-healing wounds using multiple medical disciplines that incorporate the use of debridement, bioengineered tissue, therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, is equipped with two Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chambers. HBOT is a medical treatment that enhances natural healing by providing additional oxygen to the body's tissues. Dec. 28, 2011 at 3:27pm Port, salmon groups working to restore estuary Port of Olympia and the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group are partnering on a habitat restoration project at Mission Creek in Priest Point Park. The port is paying $120,000 toward the project and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board will provide the remaining $60,000. "This habitat restoration project will remove an earthen road and culvert built early in the 20th century, open the creek to fish passage and return the area to estuarine functioning," said Alexandra Smith, the port's senior environmental program manager and environmental legal counsel. Dec. 28, 2011 at 1:34pm Blog watch: lawsuit, Walmart, goodbye, recreation and stop thatThe Live Wire reports on a lawsuit that is threatening flood insurance. The topic of Exit 133's "Continuing Conversations": Walmart. Dec. 27, 2011 at 1:25pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundGig Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting a public affairs forum at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 29 at Cottesmore of Life Care, 2909 14th Ave. NW. Marvin Pitts will discuss the School of Mechanical Engineering at Olympic Community College. Click here or call (253) 851-6865 for more information. Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hosting Wake Up! – University Place/Fircrest from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Dec. 30 at University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th St. West. Call Savannah Kimball at (253) 683-4881 for more information. Posted in BE Daily, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
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