40 Under Forty

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Thank you to our Sponsors and Congratulations to all the 2010 40 Under Forty honorees!!

• Aaron Amidon, Owner COO, Cutters Point, INC
• Sean Armentrout, Director of Federal & State Campaigns, United Way of Pierce County
• Jayme Arries, Office Manager, Three Chicks Catering, Inc.
• Koree Baker, Finance Director, Lakewood Fire District 2
• Mike Campbell, PGA Head Golf Professional
• Rachel Cardwell, Community Engagement Manager, University of Puget Sound
• Steve Crosby, Senior Vice President/Chief Operations Officer, Harborstone Credit Union
• Michael Giesy, DMD, Giesy Family & Implant Dentistry
• Jon Graef, Sports Dev. Director, Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission
• Chris Green, Economic Dev. Specialist, EDB for Tacoma-Pierce County
• Janelle Guthrie, Communications Director, WA State Attorney General's Office
• Travis Hull, President, Mechanical & Control Services, Inc.
• Aaron Jacobs, President, Reel Extras, LLC
• Brooke Johnson, Attorney, Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
• Angela Jossy, Freelancer/Manager, Speakeasy Arts Cooperative
• Tyler Kalberg, Manager, Brand & Global Advertising, Russell Investments
• Andrea Keikkala, Executive Director, Kent Chamber of Commerce
• Dean Kelly, Director, TRIO and College Bound Programs, Metropolitan Development Council
• Brian Koning, Optometrist, Olympia Vision Clinic
• Clayton Krueger, Dir. of Marketing and Communications, Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza
• Chelsea Levy, Metropolitan Dev. Manager, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
• Kelly McDonald, Marketing & Events Manager/Campaign Manager, YWCA Pierce County
• Zach Miller, Pres. and CEO, Northwest Restaurant Enterprises Inc
• Tad Monroe, Pastor, Urban Grace
• Chelsea Muller, Program Manager, Rebuilding Together South Sound
• Christy Pelland, Owner, c.pelland photography
• Noah Reandeau, Govt. Affairs Consultant, Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govt. Affairs
• Mike Reid, Business & Property Dev. Manager, Port of Olympia
• Derrick Rhayn, Dev./Comm. Officer, Tacoma Community House
• Jon Rossman, Account Executive, Business Internet Services
• Mike Runion, CEE-Chief Executive Everything, 7 Seas Brewing
• David Stickland, Event Services, Clover Park Technical College
• Amber Thiel, Co-Founder and CEO, The Healthy Edge
• Adam Tiegs, Professional Disc Jockey/Owner, Adam's DJ Service
• Kelley Valdez, Community Connections Manager, Garfield Book Company at PLU
• Monique Trudnowski, Partner, Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar
• Lisa Voso, Attorney/Speech Trainer, Hardwick & Pendergast/The Voso Impact
• Julie Washburn, Executive Director, Washington Food Coalition
• Glen Weiman, Senior Web Designer, SiteCrafting
• Marianne Wombacher, Architectural Designer, BCRA

PROGRAM - Business Examiner's 40 Under Forty program recognizes outstanding South Sound business and community leaders under the age of 40.

Each class of 40 Under Forty represents the diversity of the South Sound and includes those who have had great accomplishments and made significant contributions to their businesses, industries and communities.

An alumni panel reviews the candidates to provide the BE direction in the selection of the 40.


PUBLICATION - A special publication is included in the July 12th issue of the BE profiling the 2010 - 40 Under Forty.

Individual copies are available for purchase by contacting circulation.


EVENT- 2010 honorees, program partners, alumni and their supporters are invited to reception and awards event the evening of Thursday, July 8th, 2010.

2010 Honorees have complimentary admission and may purchase tickets for additional guests. Each alum may purchase tickets for themselves and guests.

Date: Thursday July 8, 2010

Location: Varsity Grill, 1114  Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stay until 9pm to enjoy dueling pianos!

Tickets: $40 pp

Your name on our event registration list serves as your ticket. You will not be mailed paper tickets. Please be sure to fill out guest names and information fully when ordering to ensure their registration.

Menu:

Chef attended Pasta bar

Build your own caesar salad

Bruschetta, cheese, fruit and cracker station

Grilled Cheese Wedge sandwiches with tomato soup sips

Sundae dessert bar

Complimentary espresso bar by Black Tie

Cash bar.

OUR VALUED SPONSORS - This event would not be possible without the financial support and dedication of our sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor:



Hometown Property Management   Hometown Property Management is centrally located in Olympia and locally owned. Established in 1998, to serve a growing need for a professional property management company that specializes in residential. We provide services to investment property owners for, leasing, contract administration and accounting. Listed below are a few of the many services included: Rent collection, Provide/supervise maintenance, Payment of all bills, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day on call services.  Hometown Property Management Inc. has been in business in the community for over 11 years.  Andrew Barkis and Daniela Anderson purchased the company in 2004.  In the last 4 years the company has doubled its portfolio of homes managed to over 900 homes. 

Supporting Sponsors:

• Comcast was founded in 1963 as a single-system cable operation of 1,200 subscribers. Since then we've grown to be the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services with 24.4 million cable customers, 14.7 million high-speed Internet customers and 6.1 million digital voice customers in 39 states and the District of Columbia.

• Rusty George of Rusty George Creative says that after years of working in a bland cubicle environment, he wanted his office to be a place that makes you feel like a 10-year-old again. This small design firm has been on the crest of Tacoma's revitalization wave, and its environment of creativity and outside thinking has been of utmost importance not only in transforming the face of the city, but in attracting and retaining the kind of talent that knows how to do it.

Contributing Sponsor:

         

• Since 1970, Rolf M. Simons, owner of Rolf's Import Auto Service, has consistently put into practice quality, honest service and repair for his customers. Rolf goes out of his way to ensure that his customers receive the best in automotive service. With the addition of his son Mark Simons in 2001, these practices continue, as well as new customer service techniques and promotions.

Event partners:

       

• AA Party Rentals - is a premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest for an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event. AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.                                   
  

          

• Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.                                
  

        

• J Robbins Florist Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade. Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations.

• Savi Day Spa, Murano Hotel is one of Tacoma's priemer day spas providing personal care and cosmetic services since 1988. Highly regarded treatments and impeccable customer care add celebrations at the spa. Express treatements serve the fast paced world especially business clients.

          

• Dane Gregory Meyer - Dane Meyer is a West Coast photographer based in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area. He has been shooting commercially since 1988. In the last decade, his work has focused on interiors, architecture and people. He has served many leading businesses, organizations, architects, designers, developers, contractors, artisans, artists, publications, and ad agencies. His work has often resulted in both regional and national awards for his clients.  

          

• Black Tie Espresso Catering's fully equipped, professional espresso bar lends a sense of sophistication to any event. We will help create a unique and memorable experience, whether it's an open house, corporate event, or private party.

        

• Varsity Grill, Downtown Tacoma's destination for food, friends and sports is open and ready to rock. Located in downtown Tacoma at 1114 Broadway (in the old Jillian's location), Varsity Grill boasts a menu of steaks and grilled favorites, mixed with fresh salads and a large selection of burgers and sandwiches.

If your business is interested in aligning itself with a young, active and affluent sector of the South Sound, please consider sponsorship opportunities of the 2010 - 40 Under Forty program. For more information please contact us.