Starting next spring, Pierce College will begin offering a new option for students wishing to pursue careers in health care.
The physical therapist assistant program targets students interested in receiving career training, while maintaining their family and work schedules.
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Sep. 7, 2010 at 12:47pm Pierce College launching online physical therapist assistant programSep. 3, 2010 at 1:55pm Home sales slip during AugustHome sales declined during August throughout the South Sound, according to the latest numbers from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. "It is solidly a buyer's market," said NWMLS director OB Jacobi, general manager of Windermere Real Estate Company. "The market is good for sellers who price their homes correctly." Posted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Mason County, Pierce County, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Sep. 3, 2010 at 12:13pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Thurston County Chamber is hosting its Morning MIXXer at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at Massage Envy, 2325 4th Ave., Olympia. The cost is $5 for members and $10 general admission. Call (360) 357-3362 for more information. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hosting a Military Affairs Forum from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 8 at La Quinta Inns & Suites Conference Center, 1425 E. 27th St. The speaker is Karl O. Moe Ph.D., chief of staff of the National Center for Telehealth & Technology. Click here or call Monique Shields at (253) 627-2175 to register. Sep. 2, 2010 at 2:23pm Many developers in courtSeveral of the South Sound's most prominent real estate developers are spending more time in court than on construction, as banks and other lenders seek to resolve non-performing loans. Hyun J. Um and Thomas A. Price, principals of Prium Inc. and related entities, both filed for personal bankruptcy protection Aug. 17 under provisions of Chapter 11, which contemplates reorganization of their finances. A number of their corporate units also are active as defendants within Pierce County Superior Court. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Sep. 2, 2010 at 11:25am Longtime chamber leader to retireDavid Graybill, president and CEO of Tacoma Pierce County Chamber since September 1983, has announced his pending retirement. The move came 27 years to the day of his hiring to lead the largest business organization in Pierce County. Graybill says he will stay in his post through Dec. 31, 2010, to assist the board of directors in finding his replacement. Sep. 1, 2010 at 11:52am Sumner mattress plant recognized for workplace safetySimmons Manufacturing Co. in Sumner has been accepted as a participant in the Voluntary Protection Program, which recognizes companies demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety and health. VPP is a program of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration but in Washington it is administered by The Department of Labor and Industries and its Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Aug. 30, 2010 at 1:09pm State disciplines health care providersThe Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers. Pierce County In July, the Registered Counselor Program terminated the order of probation against Joetta Lynsette Abercrombie. Aug. 30, 2010 at 11:09am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Korean Women Association are is hosting "South Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement" from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at 1702 44th St. East, Tacoma. The featured speaker is Han Duk-Soo, ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States. Click here to register. The Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 1 at Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos, 5700 Pacific Highway East, Fife. The guest speaker will be Calvin Goings, regional administrator for Small Business Administration. The cost is $20 for members and their guests and $30 walk-ins and non-members. RSVP to dlevi@fifechamber.org or call (253) 922-9320. Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 27, 2010 at 11:55am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Korean Women Association are hosting "South Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement" from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at 1702 44th St. East, Tacoma. The featured speaker is Han Duk-Soo, ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States. Click here to register. The Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 1 at Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos, 5700 Pacific Highway East, Fife. The guest speaker will be Calvin Goings, regional administrator for Small Business Administration. The cost is $20 for members and their guests and $30 for walk-ins and non-members. RSVP to dlevi@fifechamber.org or call (253) 922-9320. Aug. 27, 2010 at 10:50am HOV work closes I-5 lanes and ramps in Pierce County this weekendMotorists whose weekend plans include travel on Interstate 5 Saturday or Sunday nights from Portland Avenue to the Pierce/King County line can expect delays while the Washington State Department of Transportation works on two HOV projects. On Saturday, crews will close three lanes of northbound I-5 from Yakima Avenue to SR 167 (mileposts 133 to 135) and the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to SR 167. Work hours are 10 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County, Tacoma by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 26, 2010 at 2:23pm Workforce Central seeking input about background checksWorkforce Central is asking Pierce County employers to share their insights about pre-employment background checks through a confidential online survey. Completing the eight questions takes about a minute and the input will help the agency to serve employers in Pierce County that use or intend to use pre-employment background checks. Click here to participate and take the survey. Aug. 26, 2010 at 2:09pm Fans turning out in growing numbers for U.S. AmateurAttendance for the 110th U.S. Amateur Championship being played at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place has been growing steadily throughout the week. About 4,500 golf fans watched Wednesday's play, according to Brian Simpson, Chambers Bay sales and client services director. Attendance was 3,100 on Monday and 3,800 on Tuesday. Aug. 25, 2010 at 12:19pm Pierce County Auditor's Office taps local company for new ballot drop boxes The Pierce County Auditor's Office installed the first of more than a dozen new secure ballot drop boxes this afternoon. And while ballot drop sites are not unique to Pierce County, what's new is the partnership with local vendor Laserfab. In the past, drop boxes were fabricated by a Portland, Ore.-based company and then shipped to Tacoma. Aug. 25, 2010 at 8:34am State takes action against health care providersThe Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers: Pierce County In July, the Massage Program entered into an agreed order with Aisha N. Viera. She was convicted of assault of a child. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license. Aug. 24, 2010 at 12:51pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundBob Pearsall has been named head superintendent of Salish Cliffs Golf Club at Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton. He previously was head superintendent at The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie in Lacey. Wayne Horvitz will join the University of Puget Sound School of Music this fall as director of the jazz band and as an affiliate faculty member. He is a composer, pianist and keyboardist, and has performed or recorded with musicians including Billy Bang, Marty Ehrlich, Bill Frisell, Carla Bley, Robin Holcomb, Butch Morris, Bobby Previte, Michael Shrieve, Eddie Palmieri, John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, the World Saxophone Quartet, Human Feel and The Living Daylights. Posted in BE Daily, Education, Health care, Mason County, Pierce County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 24, 2010 at 9:37am ACU buys Venture Bank buildingAmerica's Credit Union has purchased the former Venture Bank building at 1495 Wilmington Drive in DuPont. ACU, which is the official credit union of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, expects to move into the 54,000-square-foot building by the end of the year. Aug. 23, 2010 at 12:04pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThe Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hosting Together Thursday (on Wednesday) from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 25 at Cheney Stadium, 19th and Tyler St. The cost is $7 for members and $15 for prospective members. Contact Judy Singley at (253) 627-2175 for more information. The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting business after hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at 5275 Olympic Drive NW, Suite 107. RSVP to membershipservices@gigharborchamber.com. Aug. 20, 2010 at 12:38pm Around the SoundPromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundThe Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hosting Together Thursday (on Wednesday) from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 25 at Cheney Stadium, 19th and Tyler St. The cost is $7 for members and $15 for prospective members. Contact Judy Singley at (253) 627-2175 for more information. The Kent Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at McMonigle Veterinary Hospital, 1014 N. Central Ave. For more information, contact Marge Williams at (253) 854-1770. Aug. 20, 2010 at 10:56am Clover Park, Bates ink deal to broadcast student programsA partnership between Clover Park and Bates technical colleges will provide Pierce County television viewers with more local programming options. Beginning in September, viewers of Clover Park Technical College Television will be able to watch Bates student-produced programming on Comcast channel 28 every Friday. The agreement provides Bates access to county cable households for its student-produced programming for the first time in six years. 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
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