Thurston County Chamber is hosting Morning MIXXer from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Feb. 7 at Columbian Hall, 6794 Martin Way East, Lacey. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for general admission. Click here for more information.
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hosting Small Business Roundtable from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 8 at 5000 Bridgeport Way West, University Place. Call Savannah Kimball at (253) 683-4881 for more information.
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Feb. 3, 2012 at 11:49am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundPosted in BE Daily, Lacey, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Feb. 3, 2012 at 8:36am Weyerhaeuser earnings lower for Q4, 2011Weyerhaeuser Co. reported net earnings of $65 million, or 12 cents per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to net earnings of $171 million, or 32 cents per diluted share for the Q4 2010. Net sales from continuing operations were $1.6 billion, compared to $1.5 billion for the previous year. Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011 include net after-tax charges of $12 million for restructuring and asset impairments. Excluding these items, the company reported net earnings of $77 million, or 14 cents per diluted share. This compares with net earnings before special items of $52 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Feb. 3, 2012 at 8:27am EPA takes enforcement actionsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed enforcement actions from October through December 2011 against the following South Sound companies. Formula Corp. of Auburn was fined $3,800 for failure to submit a timely Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Form for glycol ethers. Burlington Environmental LLC of Kent was fined $275,000 for illegal storage and treatment of hazardous waste. Feb. 2, 2012 at 8:30am Providence, Swedish finalize affiliation agreementThe affiliation between Providence Health & Services and Swedish Health Services is official. While the organizations' names and brands will not be changing and patients won't see any difference in how they access care, by working together, Providence and Swedish can reduce costs and increase quality and access for patients. Both health systems also will be maintaining their individual identities and heritage. Providence will retain its Catholic identity and name, and Swedish will retain its name and will remain non-religious. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Lewis County, South King County, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Feb. 1, 2012 at 9:49am Valley Community Bancshares posts Q4 earnings increaseValley Community Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Valley Bank, reported earnings to $2.15 million, or $1.90 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2011, up slightly compared to $2.07 million, or $1.82 per share, during the previous year. The company's Board of Directors also has approved a $1 per share cash dividend to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2011. The dividend represents the 38th consecutive year of payment. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Pierce County, South King County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike 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. 31, 2012 at 10:43am Free tax help on tap on Super Refund SaturdayKeyBank, United Way of King County and Highline Community College are coming together to help tax payers breathe easier by hosting "Super Refund Saturday" on Feb. 4. The event will provide free income tax preparation to low- and moderate-income wage earners, especially those who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Free tax return assistance also will be available for small businesses that report on a Schedule C. Jan. 30, 2012 at 2:10pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundFife Milton Edgewood Chamber is hosting a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 at Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino, 5700 Pacific Highway East. The cost is $20 for members in advance and $30 at the door for everyone. E-mail aaron@fifechamber.org for more information. Kent Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. The speaker is Joni Earl, chief executive officer of Sound Transit. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Click here or call (253) 854-1770 for more information. Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:49pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThurston Economic Development Council his hosting a local energy convergence forum from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. The cost is $30. Click here for more information or to register. Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber is hosting a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 at Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino, 5700 Pacific Highway East. The cost is $20 for members in advance and $30 at the door for everyone. E-mail aaron@fifechamber.org for more information. Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, 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. 23, 2012 at 12:15pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundBusiness Examiner is hosting Who's Who – South King County from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 25 at Cafe Pacific Catering, 4402 Auburn Way North. The cost is $30 and includes a complimentary digital copy of the 2012 Book of Lists (a $35 value). Click here or call (253) 404-0891 for more information. Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan 25 at Heritage Bank, 5119 Olympic Drive NW. Click here to RSVP. Posted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Pierce County, South King County, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jan. 20, 2012 at 12:42pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundBusiness Examiner is hosting Who's Who – South King County from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 25 at Cafe Pacific Catering, 4402 Auburn Way North. The cost is $30 and includes a complimentary digital copy of the 2012 Book of Lists (a $35 value). Click here or call (253) 404-0891 for more information. Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at Heritage Bank, 5119 Olympic Drive NW. Click here to RSVP. Posted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Pierce County, South King County, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jan. 17, 2012 at 2:48pm HCC board endorses legislative efforts to secure new fundsHighline Community College's Board of Trustees has approved a resolution to support legislative efforts to secure new revenues. The state's budget reductions have left the college with diminished resources necessary to carry out its mission and meet the educational needs of the community. Last year, the state allocation to the Des Moines-based school dropped 20 percent, from $25 million to $20 million. Additional reductions foreseen for the 2011-13 biennium will likely prevent another 1,000 students from attending HCC. Jan. 16, 2012 at 12:31pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundAuburn Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a partnership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at Emerald Downs. The speaker is Brad Worthley, a customer service expert. Call (253) 833-0700 for more information. Tumwater Chamber is hosting its annual Mentor & Learn and Chili Feed Fundraising Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at Tumwater School district Office, 300 Linwood Ave. The cost is $25. Seating is limited. RSVP to (360) 357-5153. Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jan. 13, 2012 at 2:15pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundAuburn Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a partnership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at Emerald Downs. The speaker is Brad Worthley, a customer service expert. Call (253) 833-0700 for more information. Tumwater Chamber is hosting its annual Mentor & Learn and chili Feed Fundraising Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at Tumwater School district Office, 300 Linwood Ave. The cost is 425. Seating is limited. RSVP to (360) 357-5153. Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jan. 11, 2012 at 1:14pm The Commons earns recycling awardThe Commons at Federal Way has earned the city's 2011 Leadership in Recycling Award, which recognizes local businesses that increase recycling, reduce generation of waste and adopt other sustainable practices. The Commons revamped its recycling efforts during 2011 to expand beyond recycling cardboard. The mall selected a new service provider that reduced service costs and expanded the range of materials that can be recycled. Jan. 11, 2012 at 8:46am Federal Way Chamber hosts economic forecast breakfast Patricia Mullen, the new president & CEO of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, was formally introduced to the business community this morning during the organization's annual Economic Forecast Breakfast. She was quickly put to work and moderated a regional panel that included Dave Gering of Manufacturing Industrial Council, Suzanne Fletcher of Washington Tourism Alliance and Jan Teague of Washington Retail Association. Jan. 9, 2012 at 3:29pm Hampton Heights apartments sold for $7.6 millionHampton Heights LLLP of Bellevue has purchased the Hampton Heights apartment complex in Tukwila from SP-Hampton and Associates L.P. of Fife for $7.6 million. The complex at 5711 S. 152nd St. was built in 1976 and features 67 one-bedroom and 46 two-bedroom units, along with a single three-bedroom unit. Jan. 9, 2012 at 2:19pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundLakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Jan. 10 at Great American Casino, 10117 S. Tacoma Way. Call (253) 582-9400 for more information. Thurston County Chamber is hosting a state of the community forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11 at Saint Martin's University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey. Click here for more information. Posted in BE Daily, Lakewood, Lewis County, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Jan. 6, 2012 at 1:19pm Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundThurston County Chamber is hosting a state of the community forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11 at Saint Martin's University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey. Click here for more information. Lewis County EDC is hosting a general membership meeting at 7 a.m. Jan. 12 at Kit Carson Restaurant. George Sharp, executive director of Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau will discuss "Tourism as Economic Development." Click here or call (360) 748-0114 for more information. Posted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County by Mike Boyd
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