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TABLE OF CONTENTS BANKING AND INVESTING: Growing parent of Whidbey bank stays true to roots, 3 Banks that survived recession now focused on growth ...........................6-7 Community-based business model endures at Edward Jones ...................8 Federal status makes banks cautious of legal marijuana trade ......8 County’s publicly traded firms clustered in biotech corridor ............10
BUSINESS NEWS New shopping center opens at site of old Lynn Twin theater ...................11 Marysville couple pleased with success of “Please” line of clothes ..12 Mill Creek woman makes trivia her business .............................................14 Owner has faith in Bothell’s Alleluia Catholic Store ....................................15 Everett’s Affholter chosen to lead Master Builders .................................16 Stillaguamish Tribe planning $20 million hotel .......................................16 Everett gives hotel developer 1-year extension................................16 Walkout averted at four major grocery chains ...................................18 Everett firm’s owner indicted in bidfraud case ..........................................18
Lynnwood market owner appeals fine in food assistance violations .....19 Foss Maritime parent company buys K-C paper mill site ............................20 Leaders warn of aerospace ‘arms race’ with other states ......................22
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BUSINESS BRIEFS................... 25 BUSINESS BUILDERS James McCusker: Small businesses need solid cash flow model................26 Andrew Ballard: Lead generation success requires formal process .........26 Tom Hoban: Authenticity a premium in today’s digital-first world ..............27 David Cook: Your logo is your company’s most valuable asset ..........27 Erin Eddings: Get the facts about durable power of attorney .................28 Monika Kristofferson: Follow the 5 Cs to effectively delegate tasks .........28 Sven Mogelgaard: Love it or hate it, data mining’s here to stay ..................28
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Washington Banking Co. CEO Jack Wagner (left) and Heritage Financial Corp. CEO Brian Vance take a break during a day of teaching Oct. 28 in Burlington.
Can ‘community’ survive at a merged bank? Oak Harbor-based company becoming part of larger firm, but aims to keep faith with customers By Chuck Taylor Herald Writer
When a financial institution has 73 branches, is it a community bank? Jack Wagner thinks so — as long as it stays true to the communities it serves. “It’s about how you treat your customers and how you treat the communities you bank in,” says Wagner, the president and CEO of Washington Banking Co. “It’s really about your style of banking
and what do you emphasize. Our banking is focused on small communities. We bank primarily small businesses. We don’t bump heads a lot with the Chases and U.S. Banks and those people.” The evolving definition of a community bank took on particular relevance recently when Wagner’s Oak Harborbased company, which is the parent of Whidbey Island Bank, announced that it will merge sometime next year with Olympia-based Heritage Financial
Corp. The combined company will take the Heritage name and have $3.3 billion in assets and 73 branches along the I-5 corridor from Bellingham to Portland. Six Washington Banking branches on the island itself will retain the Whidbey Island Bank name. All other Whidbey branches, including those in Snohomish County, will be called Heritage Bank. The combined Heritage Financial Corp. will be based in Olympia. But the merged entity’s executives and members
of the board of directors will be a mix from both firms. Heritage President and CEO Brian Vance will retain that title. Wagner will become an adviser to the merged company. At 70, he is ready for retirement, but he wanted to ensure Whidbey Island Bank and its employees had a solid future. “Brian and I have known each other Continued on the next page
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quite a while,” Wagner said. “Our banks are quite similar.” The companies are so complementary, he said, that for a long time people in community banking have asked why they shouldn’t merge. “A few months ago, we sat down and said, ‘Let’s take a look at it,’” Wagner said. Wagner said community bank mergers are being driven by a need for revenue growth in the absence of a strong economic rebound. “We’d been hoping for organic growth” in the Whidbey Island Bank’s business, Wagner said, but it didn’t materialize. Both companies are publicly traded. A prospectus filed by Washington Banking with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says that the Whidbey Island company’s shareholders will receive 0.89 shares of Heritage stock and $2.75 in cash for every share of Washington Banking stock they own. In essence, Washington Banking stockholders will be paid about $16 per share in consideration of the merger. Based on share prices Oct. 24, the day it was announced, the deal is worth $265.1 million to Washington Banking Co.’s owners. Whidbey Island Bank and Heritage Bank are similar in many ways — nearly identical in size and with similar histories as community banks that not only survived the recession but acquired several troubled banks in the process. Founded in 1961, Whidbey Island Bank has grown to 31 branches in Island, Snohomish and four other adjacent counties. Today, it has deposits worth $1.4 billion and a $1.1 billion loan portfolio. Heritage Bank was founded in 1927 and has 42 branches, mostly in the south Puget Sound area and points south. In Yakima and Kittitas counties, Heritage does business as Central Valley Bank. A key difference is that Whidbey Island Bank has a bigger consumer loan portfolio, while Heritage is primarily a
“Our banking is focused on small communities. We bank primarily small businesses. We don’t bump heads a lot with the Chases and U.S. Banks and those people.” Jack Wagner, CEO, Washington Banking Co., commercial lender. The two banks have no overlapping territory, and neither has a significant presence in King County. The prospectus states that the merger will give the new company the heft to possibly expand to Seattle and Bellevue. Wagner said the Eastside suburbs are the most promising area in which Heritage could expand. The combined bank will be the 11thbiggest in the state, based on deposits, and the third-biggest bank among those headquartered in Washington. Both companies’ boards of directors have approved the deal, but it is subject to regulatory approval and requires the consent of shareholders of both companies. The merger is expected to be complete in the first half of 2014. Wagner said the rule-of-thumb threshhold that separated community banks from big ones used to be $1 billion in assets. In today’s world of rapidly growing community bank and their mergers, obviously, that’s not the case. By Wagner’s measure, the test now will be whether a bank twice as big as Heritage or Whidbey can stay true to the communities they have served. Chuck Taylor: 425-339-3429; ctaylor@ heraldnet.com.
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There is a sense of optimism in those few banks still headquartered in Snohomish County. Stability has returned and profitability is on the rise. CEOs are able to plan for expansion rather than survival. It’s a far different picture from three years ago when local banks were struggling to keep afloat. “A lot of them are gone now. It’s really sad,” said Glenn Deutsch, CEO of Lynnwood-based Prime Pacific Bank. Nearly half of the locally headquartered banks in Snohomish County disappeared in the financial crisis. Those that made it through have been rewarded with slow but steady growth and
the return of the local customer. “Thousands of former community bank customers, who were acquired as part of bank failures and acquisitions over the past few years, continue to move back to local community banks again,” said Mark Duffy, CEO of Everett-based Mountain Pacific Bank. People want local access to management, Duffy explained. They want someone local to make a decision about their loans and not a nameless, faceless person from out-of-state. They want the ability to meet with the CEO in his office. Customers can choose from several local institutions. In Snohomish County, Prime Pacific Bank was founded in 1995
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in Lynnwood, where it is still headquartered. Currently there are three branches — Lynnwood, Mill Creek and Kenmore. Prime Pacific is a fullservice bank with both personal and commercial lending. The company’s goal is to focus on the needs of small commercial businesses, Deutsch said. Founded in 1997, Everett-headquartered Coastal Community Bank has investment services in addition to personal and commercial banking and lending. The company has experienced ongoing growth, according to CEO Eric Sprink, and profitability is up 51 percent. “Coastal is doing very well and we’re extremely pleased,” Sprink said. “Everett and Snohomish and Island counties are wonderful markets. They are our only markets so we’re very excited.” There are 10 Coastal branches, two of which opened earlier this year.
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Everett-headquartered Mountain Pacific Bank returned to profitability this year. The bank was founded in 2006 and came near to closure when it was hit with a cease-and-desist order from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in 2009. The directors and some shareholders engineered Mountain Pacific Bank’s survival by raising capital and through financing a development program for bank-owned real estate lots. The strategy worked. Since 2011, Mountain Pacific Bank has been among the five fastestgrowing banks in Washington. It has locations in Everett and Lynnwood. 1st Security Bank of Washington is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace with branches extending north to Lynnwood and south to Puyallup. It was established in 1936 as a
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credit union. Last year, the company went public with FS Bancorp as its holding company. FS Bancorp reported 2013 second quarter net income of $1.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to $621,000 for the same period last year. According to Joe Adams, CEO of 1st Security Bank, the company is committed to core values of service that make it a great place to bank for both personal and business banking customers. Adams said, “2013 has been a tremendous year for the Bank in pursuit of this goal with increased earnings, excellent deposit and loan growth and wonderfully evolving relationships with the communities we serve, especially in Snohomish County.” Pacific Crest Savings Bank, located and headquartered in Lynnwood, began its life in 1984 as Phoenix Mortgage. It later
converted to a Washington state-charted, federally insured savings bank in 1998. Pacific Crest Savings Bank offers a variety of
checking and savings products as well as specialized loans for multifamily, commercial and residential properties and construction loans for builders. There
is an emphasis of online banking. Pacific Crest Savings Bank CEO and co-founder Sheryl Nilson reported the bank has assets of more
than $163 million. Lynnwood-based UniBank is the only KoreanAmerican bank still headquartered in Washington state. Last year, it tried to acquire troubled Pacific International but lost out to Los Angeles-based BBCN Bancorp. Founded in 2006, UniBank has shown increased profitability for the past five consecutive years. Total assets are at $188 million with a future goal of $500 million. It features both personal and business banking as well as lending. UniBank has four branches but just one in Snohomish County that is also the corporate office. The Bank of Washington started its life as The Bank of Edmonds. Currently headquartered in Lynnwood, its five branches have personal and business banking as well as real estate services. The institution recently named Marty Steele as its CEO. He comes to The Bank of Washington at a time when the company
has announced that it is poised for future growth. But changes still occur in local banks. This doesn’t always result in closure. Sometimes it’s just a move of headquarters to outside the county. In Island County, for example, Oak Harborheadquartered Washington Banking Company, which runs the Whidbey Island Bank chain, just struck a deal with Olympiabased Heritage Financial Corporation. The deal means the headquarters for the institution will move outside of Island County and result in the renaming of several branches. It’s a big step for the company that grabbed headlines in 2010 when it acquired City Bank of Lynnwood and North County Bank. Wherever they are headquartered, most banks anticipate future growth as consumer confidence and the demand for loans increase. But most CEOs are happy to still be in business with a loyal customer base.
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Community model endures at Edward Jones By M.L. Dehm
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St. Louis-based Edward Jones is one of the largest suppliers of financial products for individual investors in North America. There are more than 11,000 Edward Jones offices across the U.S. and Canada due to a unique business model that is designed to reach clients on the community level. “Our model is one financial adviser and one branch office administrator per office,” explained Snohomish-based Edward Jones adviser Sterling Gurney. “Advisers have the ability to choose where they want to have their office as long as it is a location that Edward Jones has researched that will support a financial adviser.” As Edward Jones advisers are encouraged to get involved in the community where their office is located, most choose to set up within their own neighborhood if possible. That way their community involvement benefits friends and neighbors. It’s a philosophy that goes back to Edward D. “Ted” Jones Jr., son of the founder. He believed that face-to-face contact and building relationships with clients were essential to success. Around 1955, he originated the two-person community office model that has become the Edward Jones standard. It was this ability to reach out to members of his own community that appealed
Snohomish-based Edward Jones adviser Sterling Gurney with branch office administrator Tammy Holten.
to Gurney as he began his career as a financial adviser. “I love working with Edward Jones because our philosophies are similar,” he said. “We both believe involvement in community is valuable.” Gurney’s current involvement includes a place on the Snohomish Food Bank board and the board of Mari’s Place — a nonprofit that helps underprivileged children experience the arts. He is also involved with the Haven for Life Ministries board. It is a nonprofit that assists teen mothers and their infants. “I am also involved with Snohomish, Lake Stevens and Sultan chambers of commerce,” Gurney said. Gurney’s branch office administrator, Tammy Holten, is also involved in a
number of community groups and local nonprofits. Each Edward Jones office is given the flexibility to market itself as desired. For Gurney, that includes a monthly coffee club at his office at 602 Second St. in Snohomish. It takes place on the first Thursday of each month. This coffee club concept, followed by a number of Edward Jones advisers, isn’t meant to be a sales pitch, Gurney insisted. Those who attend get to hear about what is going on in the markets and in the economy. They can ask questions, join in the discussion and even change the subject to sports or other current events. On Nov. 6, Gurney plans to bring an additional coffee club to the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce office in Sultan. “It may become a regular outreach of the Snohomish branch,” he said. Once a customer decides to invest in Edward Jones, they find that their financial adviser or office administrator are easy to contact, another part of the business model. Gurney and Holten answer the phone themselves. Face-to-face meetings are standard with plan reviews on a regular basis. “I like to think of Edward Jones as building custom plans for everybody,” Gurney said. “Each person has unique financial plans, unique challenges and unique goals. We help by customizing plans for every person.” The company discourages high-risk,
low-cost stocks, unproven companies and commodities. Long term investment is encouraged rather than trading and there is an an emphasis on quality and diversification. “Edwards Jones was ranked highest in investor satisfaction with full service brokerage firms, according to J.D. Power and Associates, in last year’s Investor’s satisfaction survey,” Gurney said. There have been other awards as well. In June 2012, Edward Jones was named the top full-service brokerage firm in SmartMoney magazine’s Annual Broker Survey. It also ranked at the top in REP magazine’s 2012 annual survey, where financial advisers from the nation’s six largest brokerages grade their firms’ products, quality, service and support. Advisers seem to like working for the company. It was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America by Fortune magazine in its annual listing. In February 2013, Edward Jones ranked as a top company for training its associates on Training Magazine’s Top 125 list. The company provides training for its new advisers. An initial two-month training course is designed to help them pass their securities exams. They then receive mentoring and additional training from established advisers. Gurney is one of those coaches. It is, he explained, just another way of giving back to the community, an extension of the business model that forms his business.
Federal status makes banks cautious of legal pot industry By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
OLYMPIA — Community banks and credit unions are ready and willing to provide financial services to entrepreneurs in the state’s new legal pot industry. But they aren’t able to, at least not yet. Marijuana businesses, even ones that will soon be legally licensed in this state, are considered criminal enterprises under federal law, which makes handling their money a crime in the eyes of the Department of Justice. Until the agency changes its outlook or Congress changes the law — and efforts are under way to do both — those getting into the pot business can’t open a bank account, secure a line of credit or obtain a loan from a federally insured financial institution in their neighborhood. For those who make a living doing those things, it’s frustrating. “We survive in our community and we prosper in our community by providing banking services,” said Denny Eliason, lobbyist for the Washington Bankers Association, which represents nearly all of the state’s 93 banks. “It is not a matter of do we want to offer these services. We’re eager to but we’re not willing because there is too much at stake.” The landscape is the same for credit
unions. “Our hands are tied,” said David Curtis, director of compliance services for the Northwest Credit Union Association, which has 104 members in Washington. “Until we can get some official guidance, everybody is in a holding pattern.”Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is deemed a dangerous drug and it’s illegal to grow, distribute and sell it. In August, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said his department would not upend efforts of Washington and Colorado to implement regulated marijuana industries approved by their voters. The agency will steer clear as long as the states run their systems in a way that prevents distribution to minors, keeps money from sales out of the coffers of gangs and prevents diversion of marijuana to other states where recreational use by adults remains illegal. But the feds didn’t green-light banking and financial services. The last time the department looked at the money side came in 2011 when it put out guidelines for how it would deal with medical marijuana businesses. The message to banks was clear: don’t do it. “Those who engage in transactions involving the proceeds of such activity may also be in violation of federal money laun-
dering statutes and other federal financial laws,” Deputy Attorney General James Cole wrote in the 2011 memo. A lack of banking options won’t impede those who apply for a producer, processor or retailer license in Washington starting Nov. 18. “We don’t require an applicant to have a business bank account,” said Brian Smith, communications director for the state Liquor Control Board. “During the investigation phase of their application, we may ask that they provide personal or business bank statements to verify source of funds.” Without banking services, it’s not farfetched to imagine retailers keeping large sums of money in safes and paying taxes with suitcases of cash. Gov. Jay Inslee and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper pointed out such concerns in an Oct. 2 letter to federal financial officials urging them to find a way to permit normal banking transactions, credit card services and other activities.” Our states will soon be licensing hundreds of retail stores, each of which will, without a normal banking relationship, be forced to conduct business on an all-cash basis,” the governors wrote in their Oct. 2 letter. “This creates an unnecessary inviting target for criminal activity.” Access to banking services and credit card processing is “a necessary component
in ensuring a highly regulated marijuana system that will accurately track funds, prevent criminal involvement, and promote public safety,” they wrote. Among those receiving the letter were heads of the Treasury Department, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), National Credit Union Association and the Comptroller of the Currency. “We’re all talking. So much is in the hands of our federal counterparts,” said Scott Jarvis, director of the state’s Department of Financial Institutions. “Having all that cash running around doesn’t really provide the kind of safe environment the Attorney General has said he wants to see.” If Jarvis gets asked his advice from a banker, he can’t provide much guidance.”We’re not telling them ‘no.’ We’re not telling them ‘yes.’ We’re telling them you have to make your own decision,” he said. “As a result I think everybody is sitting back and waiting.” Representatives of banks and credit unions said any rule changes must be crystal clear on what will, and will not, be allowed. “We are going to be cautious,” Eliason said. “It is an emerging industry. It is going to be a lucrative one. We want an ironclad assurance that we would not be putting charters at risk by banking this industry.”
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Acquisitions and the Great Recession have trimmed the number of publicly traded companies headquartered in Snohomish County. For example, Sonosite was acquired by Fujifilm in December 2011 while Intermec was acquired by Honeywell at the close of 2012. Almost all of the publicly traded companies still based within the county are clustered in Bothell along the biotechnology corridor. Biotechnology generates a large portion of the state’s revenue and about 22 percent of those firms are located in Snohomish County. Many have a national, if not a global, presence. An example is Biolife Solutions (ticker: BLFS). The company develops and manufactures bio-preservation media products that are used in medical and scientific research. Its key products are HypoThermosol and CryoStor. The company’s website lists more than 85 clinical trial and hospitalapproved uses of its proprietary products. Mike Rice, Biolife Solutions CEO, has pointed out that the regenerative medicine market is projected to grow. Recent reports seem to support that assertion. Biolife Solutions announced record revenue of $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2013. It was also recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Washington State by Seattle Business Magazine. Seattle Genetics (SGEN) is a Bothell-based biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer. Total Revenues of $73.6 million were announced for the second quarter of 2013. The company’s first antibody-drug conjugates product, ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin), received accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August 2011. Recently it also received approval with conditions from Health Canada. ADCETRIS accounted for $35.7 million of the company’s net product sales. Bothell-based OncoGenex (OGXI) is focused on the development of therapeutics that target treatment resistance in cancer. Custirsen and Apatorsen are two of the firm’s experimental drugs designed to block specific proteins that contribute to treatment resistance.
Treatment resistance is an ongoing problem for cancer patients, according to CEO Scott Cormack. The ability of tumors to adapt and develop resistance means that the company’s research efforts will be long term. Second quarter revenue for OncoGenex was reported as increased to $6.3 million as compared to $2.4 million from the same period the previous year. Marina Biotech (MRNA) is a Bothell-based biotechnology company focused on discovery and development of RNAi-based therapeutics to treat human diseases. Last year, the company suffered some major financial setbacks. It recently sold intellectual property to California-based Arcturus Therapeutics for an undisclosed amount in order to solidify their position. CEO Philip Ranker also announced that the company intended to relocate to Cambridge, Mass. HaloSource (HALO) is a Bothellbased global clean water technology company. It offers solutions to disinfect or purify water for a number of purposes including fresh drinking water, recreational use in hot tubs and swimming pools and for industries requiring environmental processing. The company’s products include HaloKlear, HaloShield and HaloPure. Overall revenue for HaloSource for the first half of 2013 increased to $5.9 million, up 2 percent from the previous year. Water purification revenue specifically was up 26 percent due to increased global demand while recreational water treatment revenue was down slightly. One publicly traded company in Snohomish County that is not a biotechnology firm is Everett-based Zumiez (ZUMZ). The specialty retailer caters to the action sports lifestyle. It retails clothing, footwear, accessories, and gear suitable for skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing. Zumiez began as a single store at the Northgate Mall in 1978. It now features more than 500 stores located across the U.S., Canada and Europe. It also operates under the retail name and website of Blue Tomato. Zumiez acquired Austria-based Blue Tomato last year for 59.5 million euros. Zumiez net sales for September decreased 6 percent to $58.9 million, compared to $62.7 million for September 2012. However, total net sales for the second quarter of 2013 increased 16.9 percent to $157.9 million up from $135.1 million the previous year.
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LYNNWOOD — The first business in a new retail center has opened at the intersection of 196th Street SW and Highway 99. LA Fitness at 19800 Highway 99 is one of 15 businesses that will make up the Lynnwood Crossroads Shopping Center. The fitness company’s new gym opened on Oct. 17 and is located in one of six new buildings on the site. “By the end of November, there will be four or five other (businesses) that will be open,” said Will Daniels, property manager with Bellevue-based Sterling Realty Organization. “They’re going to be fairly simultaneous.” Other businesses set to be located in the Lynnwood Crossroads Shopping Center include Best Sushi and Teriyaki, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Great Clips, Hop Jack’s, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Starbucks, Verizon, and Yogurtland. Work on the project that encompasses approximately 12.5 acres began in September 2012. Sterling Realty Organization in the early 1960s built and operated the Lynn Twin Theater on the property. The theater expanded and was renamed the Lynn 4 Theater
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before closing in the mid-1980s. Its building was used as a warehouse by the nonprofit World Concern until it was torn down last year to clear the ground for the shopping center. Sterling Realty Organization over
the years bought up properties near the Lynn 4 Theater until the company assembled enough acreage to build Lynnwood Crossroads, Daniels said. “The vision was to construct a shopping center here of some size,” he said.
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Couple pleased with clothing line’s success Social media used to promote shirts adorned with the word ‘please.’ By Amy Daybert
HBJ Freelance Writer
MARYSVILLE — Donald and Melissa McGhee have built their business around the magic word. The husband-and-wife team in June launched a clothing line as a platform for people to use the word ‘Please.’ The Please Line, a part of their company, Curacy Apparel, offers a selection of shirts and encourages people to share pictures through social media while wearing items from the clothing line. “Please just has so many different forms of a meaning,” said Melissa McGhee, 36. “It is so independent to each person. That’s the thing I love the most about it. It’s so personal for every single person.” The idea for The Please Line started over a year ago when the couple decided to begin their own clothing business. They were brainstorming and thinking of one word to build it around when Donald McGhee, 46, threw out the word please. It stuck. The couple spent months planning to launch The Please Line. They visited a patent attorney, hired a business strategist and searched for a comfortable type of shirt before the June 25 official launch. The Please Line has taken off quickly since then, said Melissa McGhee. Within the first two weeks, fashion blogger Nayla Carvalho E Silva reached out from Italy. The blogger for www. VoguePillsFashion.com wore a fitted ladies T-shirt from The Please Line during Milan Fashion Week in September.
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Melissa and Donald McGhee of Marysville started The Please Line in June. The clothing line is a platform for people to use the word “Please.”
She wore the shirt when she was photographed with Santo Versace, co-chief executive officer of Gianni Versace, an Italian fashion company. “I just thought she would put it on as part of fashion week for her blog and the next thing I know we’ve been tagged in a photo and it’s with Versace and I
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historical name, Daniels added. The intersection of Highway 99 and 196th Street SW, which has also been referred to as Edmonds-Alderwood Road, has traditionally been called Lynnwood Crossroads. A Community Transit Swift
just died,” Melissa McGhee said. “It was amazing and we’ve had people contacting us nonstop.” The Please Line was also featured on a blog by former Marysville resident Kendra Kay Pahukoa, who now lives in California. She posted pictures of herself wearing a black Please shirt with pink pants
station at the intersection is also named Crossroads. The approximately 123,000-squarefoot retail center was designed to be pedestrian friendly while still able to accommodate cars, said Tony Pydych, a project manager with JPC Architects in Bellevue. “That intersection is one of the most highly used in terms of traffic flow so from a retail developer perspective it’s
and holding a sign with “Find a cure for breast cancer.” Speaker and author Joshua Coburn of Iowa also connected with The Please Line. He plans to join forces with the McGhees for a Manners and Motivation Tour 2014 for schools. He also plans to use The Please Line shirts to market his brand and to inspire
a really nice location for that fact,” he said. “It’s really a puzzle. We tried to organize the parking in a way that it creates these pedestrian channels.” Lynnwood Crossroads will include a park at the intersection, Pydych said. The open space will be accessible for walkers and include lighting and rock features as part of the landscape. Pydych added that he expects construction of the complex to still be
people. “It’s definitely a collaboration; a good solid partnership for sure,” Coburn said. “I utilize the word ‘please’ and reference it in ways like, ‘Please be yourself’ and ‘Please get inspired.’ Really, we could all use a little more kindness in this world.” The rest of the year for The Please Line consists of work to prepare for the Manners and Motivation Tour, getting ready to start selling clothing items for babies and toddlers, and competing in the Intuit Small Business Big Game contest. The contest allows small businesses to compete for a commercial that will air during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. Melissa and Donald McGhee expected to learn if The Please Line is one of 20 semi-finalists in late October. A vote of more than 8,000 Intuit employees will determine the final four businesses. The business that earns the most votes in a final round wins the commercial spot. Melissa McGhee admits she does think about what it would be like to win it all. The competition’s requirements that included making a 90-second video, have propelled her new company forward, she added. “We would not have pushed the company this hard without this,” she said. “Even if this doesn’t happen for us we want to take the company to that level anyway so this is just pushing us in that direction.” The Please Line also plans to offer customers the chance to print a word on the back of the shirts. Some ideas are love, live, forgive, and cure. “We just think ‘please’ is a great word to express yourself because it’s polite and it’s accepted by everybody,” Donald McGhee said. “It’s just a word that’s not used as much as it should.” For more information about The Please Line visit www. thepleaseline.com.
ongoing for about the next eight months. The feedback about the shopping center he’s received so far has been positive. “I think there’s a lot of excitement,” he said. “There’s going to be a lot more choice for folks to go and shop and eat locally.” For more information about Lynnwood Crossroads and project updates visit www.lynnwoodcrossroads.com.
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Trivia’s no trivial matter for Mill Creek woman By Amy Watkins
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EVERETT — Kage Nienhuser, a prekindergarten teacher, started her trivia service on April Fools’ Day. It’s turned into serious business for the 31-year-old Mill Creek resident. She now hosts trivia five nights a week at various bars in Snohomish and King counties and plans to leave teaching at the end of the school year to focus on her expanding business, OutLoud Entertainment. One recent night at the YNot Sports Bar and Grub on Hewitt Avenue, she picked up her microphone to begin five rounds of trivia. She wore a black-andwhite striped tie and quickly relayed the ground rules for the weekly event: Answers to trivia questions must be pulled from brains and not from technology, Nienhuser told a crowd of about 20 people ready to play the bar’s weekly game. Teams of up to eight players are allowed and those with the most correct answers after the final round win prizes. “Rule No. 3 and this is my favorite rule of the night, you’re playing for gift certificates to the bar you’re sitting in, not for the right to keep your kidneys, so don’t take it too seriously,” she said.
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before starting her own business. OutLoud Entertainment has grown faster than expected, she said. That’s both exciting and terrifying, Nienhuser admitted, but nothing is causing her to slow down or get quiet. “I don’t know many people that can feel as certain as I do now that I’m doing the absolute right thing in my life professionally,” she said. “I get emotional. ... Wait, there’s no crying in trivia.” Trivia nights hosted by OutLoud Entertainment typically consist of two rounds of question-and-answer categories, a photo round, a music round and a random “grab bag” round. First, second and third place teams receive prizes, while the team that scores the fewest points is awarded the “Golden Cup of Loserdom.” Ties are broken with a game of Rock’em Sock’em Robots or Hungry Hungry Hippos. Nienhuser makes sure trivia nights are entertaining and fun, said Lori Fisher. The Everett resident regularly attends trivia with friends at YNot Sports Bar and Grub. Her team, The Misfits, missed out on earning first place by a point and added more people to the team to try to capture the top spot. “I look over what the categories will be for the week, but I don’t really prepare that much,” said Fisher, adding that Nien-
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Owner has faith in Bothell shop By Christina Harper HBJ Freelance Writer
BOTHELL — Anita Morgan is a woman of faith. And she’s found a way to make her faith her livelihood She is the owner of Alleluia Catholic Store in North Creek Business Park in Bothell in south Snohomish County. A small staff runs the Bothell store six days a week. Visitors can find religious statues, books, movies, rosaries and many other religious items. “People do shop online,” Morgan said. “But here they can come in to touch and feel.” There’s an area for children and a newly set-up corner for speakers and groups to meet. An upcoming presentation on Camino de Santiago, a Spanish pilgrimage walk, will be given by two people who have made the trek in the footsteps of Saint James.
Morgan’s own path to Alleluia Catholic Store began in 1991 at a furniture store in Yuma, Ariz. Morgan had a small space in her store that she thought would be good to dress up with religious items. She told a friend in Seattle. “I was just daydreaming to him out loud,” Morgan said. The friend suggested that Morgan take some donated items for her corner. But she was shocked when a moving van arrived at her store with a full inventory of donated religious items, enough to fill the new store. Morgan called the store Santa Cruz and sold the furniture inventory before the doors were open. Eighteen months later, her boyfriend, John Morgan, asked her to marry him. She had two weeks to figure out what to do with her store. “It was all in the Lord’s hands,” Anita Morgan said. Within those two weeks,
a couple Morgan knew took the helm of Santa Cruz. Morgan moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2001 and got married. For years, she struggled to find a place to open a business like the one in Yuma. Morgan had her eye on Country Village in Bothell as a site for a new Catholic store. With her husband’s support she opened a 550-square-feet business in 2008 at that location. “I was her conscience,” John Morgan said. “We agreed to start on a small scale.” But Morgan soon outgrew the space and while eating at a local restaurant with her husband she looked out the window and saw a “For Lease” sign. “John said, ‘Its too expensive,’” Anita Morgan said. She closed the store in Country Village and moved to the North Creek Business Park location. It wasn’t long before Anita Morgan
expanded the store and opened a second one in Kent. Morgan’s vision for Alleluia Catholic Store is to eventually have a space where she has enough room for a larger children’s area and a bigger receiving area. She would also like an office instead of the converted bathroom she and her staff use. Business at the store has increased, in terms of foot traffic, since opening in 2009. But the numbers are not up as much, Morgan said. She said she has faith in God and energy to see that her vision will grow and be a success. And if customers can’t get to Alleluia Catholic Store, the store can get to them. The Faithmobile is a long, red Catholic store on wheels that Morgan and her staff keep stocked up with items for those people in outlying parishes, city parishes, events and schools. People are amazed when
Anita Morgan is the owner of the Alleluia Catholic Store in Bothell, the only shop of its kind in south Snohomish County.
they see the Faithmobile, said Scott Paddock, business manager and Faithmobile coordinator. “Everyone thinks it’s a brilliant idea,” Paddock said. “They want to know what they have to do to get it to their venue.” The bus roams as far afield as Bremerton and other parts of Washington state as well as parking in Snohomish County for people to stop by and go inside to shop. Inside the spacious bus are items such as cards, artwork, rosaries
jewelry, and books. A television in the bus shows videos while people shop. Morgan’s thinking behind the Faithmobile included the realization that if she were to rent a billboard for two years the message and advertising would be stagnant. The Faithmobile reaches parishioners in outlying areas who can’t get to the Alleluia store. Churches in cities love the visits, too. “We have a parish that wants us there very often in Seattle,” Morgan said.
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Affholter picked for top post at Master Builders By Noah Haglund Herald Writer
EVERETT — Shannon Affholter didn’t earn a job leading the region’s largest homebuilders group through prowess with a nail gun or a circular saw, let alone making new subdivisions come to life. It was the Everett city councilman’s government and business savvy that won over the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. When he started his new gig this month as the association’s executive director, Affholter crossed to the other side of a sometimes cozy, sometimes strained divide between the housing industry and local government. Those who know Affholter said they’re confident he has the skills to pull it off. “They were looking for somebody who can handle a nonprofit organization, somebody who is outward-thinking and energetic,” said Lynn Eshleman of Pacific Ridge Homes, a member of the search committee that selected Affholter. “We had a list of qualities and experience that we were looking for and he fit those.” The builders announced Affholter’s selection in early October after a fivemonth search that vetted more than 300 candidates. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for me personally and professionally,” Affholter said. The Master Builders Association is a federally registered nonprofit with annual revenues of more than $7 million. The group’s former executive director, Sam Anderson, earned a base salary of more than $200,000, before benefits. Its 3,000 members include multimillion-dollar corporations as well as one-man drywall businesses and smallscale remodelers. The highest-profile part of the group’s mission involves representing the housing industry around Puget Sound by persuading governments to adopt growth-friendly policies. The builders figured into one of the biggest controversies involving the administration of former Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon. In 2009, the county’s former planning director assaulted a female lobbyist for the association on a Redmond golf course, during an alcohol-fueled mixer for government planning officials and builders. The former planning director was later convicted of misdemeanor sexual assault. Evidence surfaced that some in Master Builders leadership discouraged the woman from making official complaints. Affholter said he plans to be up front with the public. “The key thing is just being transparent,” he said. “If there are going to be any
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missteps along the way, to make sure we handle it very professionally.” As Affholter settles in, one priority for the organization is streamlining county and city building permits, Master Builders spokeswoman Allison Butcher said. The association also wants to work with local governments over the next year as they chart 20-year growth plans. The group coordinates programs to help members pay for workers compensation, health insurance and special employee benefits. The association also stages home shows, engages in community service and helps train people for jobs in the construction trades. “They’re more than a government affairs organization; they do a lot of great things in the region,” Affholter said. The builders might be best known as a political powerhouse, with its members consistently among the biggest campaign donors in local politics. Affholter won’t be directly overseeing the group’s fundraising arm, which is governed by a separate board. Affholter, in his 40s, is married with two children, who are in elementary and middle school. He grew up in Toppenish, the son of a high school teacher. He said he learned about hard work on nearby farms. “I’ve painted houses and I’ve built barns,” he said. Affholter graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, then went to work selling long-distance phone service. In 1996, he and his wife moved to Everett. “We didn’t know a soul,” he said. About 10 years later, he was mounting the first of two successful City Council campaigns. Mayor Ray Stephanson called Affholter “someone of incredible integrity and honesty.” “I think for the Master Builders and their board and their search process, they looked across the nation for their best candidate and they happened to find their best candidate from Everett,” Stephanson said. “I think the world of Shannon, he’s a very bright guy who has a great background.” Affholter’s professional resume includes stretches with Merck & Co., and Moss Adams LLP. Since early 2012, he has worked at Economic Alliance Snohomish County. He’s finishing up a master’s degree in business from Western Washington University. “Of course he’ll be missed, but we wish him well. We’ll look forward to partnering with him in his new role,” said Troy McClelland, the Economic Alliance’s president and CEO.
ARLINGTON — The Angel of the Winds Casino, which drew more than 1 million visitors last year, has announced plans to add a $20 million, 125-room hotel. Construction is scheduled to last 14 months. “I would like to see a grand opening maybe on New Year’s Eve of 2014,” said Travis O’Neil, the casino’s general manager, on Oct. 23. The casino, which opened in 2004 at 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, is one of the last along the I-5 corridor to add a hotel, he said. The five-story hotel will make the casino a destination rather than just a daytrip site, he said. “It’s something the guests have been asking for quite a while.” The project also will add more than 100,000 square feet onto the casino and include a new gift shop, smoke shop and drive-up entryway. Bellingham-based Exxel Pacific has been selected as the project’s general contractor. Plans for the hotel have been under con-
sideration for the past 18 months, O’Neil said. Casino staff went to members of the Stillaguamish Tribe to see “what we could do and what we could afford,” he said. The hotel doesn’t aim to be a copy of the five-star, 370-room Tulalip Resort Casino, O’Neil said. Instead, he said, it will fit the character of the casino, known by its advertising tagline, “The World’s Friendliest Casino.” Room prices will be in the $100- to $120-a-night range with plans to offer promotional packages with discounts on those rates, O’Neil said. A fence around the construction site has greatly reduced the parking on the south side of the casino, but parking on its north side hasn’t been affected. Shuttles are available to help people navigate the area, O’Neil said. The casino is expected to hire an additional 50 employees to work at the hotel. ”We are truly blessed to have an opportunity to add a hotel to our facility and provide more services to our guests,” Shawn Yanity, chairman of the Stillaguamish Tribe, said in a statement. “Not only are we growing our tribal economy, but growing the local economy too by increasing job opportunities and tourism.”
Everett gives developer 1-year extension for hotel By Noah Haglund Herald Writer
EVERETT — A developer looking to build an eight-story hotel on a downtown parking lot will have up to an extra year to get the project under way, the City Council decided Oct. 23. The estimated $27 million project is more than five years in the making. Touchstone Corp. of Seattle already has failed to meet earlier construction timelines. The extension will give Touchstone more time to line up financing, the main obstacle holding up progress. Authorization for the delay passed 4-1, with Councilman Ron Gipson opposed. The developer can request up to four extensions, each lasting three months. The first two carry a penalty of $25,000 each, the second two $50,000 each. “Last week, I expressed concerns about Touchstone’s ability to obtain financing, particularly in light of another new hotel being constructed just a few blocks away,” Councilman Scott Murphy said. Since then, Courtyard by Marriott has allayed some of those concerns with a letter stating that it remains committed to the project, Murphy said. When
the project is finished, the plan is for the 156-room hotel to fly the Marriott flag. The city transferred ownership of the project site to Touchstone last winter. The half-acre lot, long used for municipal parking, sits at the southeast corner of Colby Avenue and Wall Street. Under the property deal, the city received no cash. Instead, Everett negotiated an easement valued at $1.1 million for parking space in the hotel’s future underground garage. Touchstone also agreed to strict project deadlines. The developer in June met its obligation to secure $6 million in financing, but recently notified the city it would miss an Oct. 31 deadline to break ground because of difficulty lining up another $20 million. If Touchstone fails to start the project within the next year, the city could claim $500,000 the developer was required to place in an escrow account. The city also could take back the property. “I’m supportive of this amendment,” Councilman Scott Bader said. “I’m very anxious going forward and will obviously be eager, as we go quarter by quarter, to see Touchstone’s progress. Obviously, they’ve been given many opportunities and extensions.”
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A strike by thousands of workers at four major grocery chains was averted at the last minute when the two sides announced a tentative agreement on a new multi-year contract. A day-long bargaining session culminated with a handshake at 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 to prevent the walkout by 21,000 employees of Safeway, Fred Meyer, QFC and Albertsons stores in Snohomish County and five other counties. Checkers, baggers, meat cutters and other employees had earlier overwhelmingly endorsed launching the strike at 7 p.m. on that day had no deal been reached. Many of those employees represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers regional locals 21 and 367 and Teamsters Local 38 in Everett had spent the days leading up to the deadline painting signs and preparing to walk a picket line. The total included 2,127 union workers in Snohomish County. “Things have been intense for months. They were intense down to the wire,” said union spokesman Tom
Geiger. “The signs were in the trunks. Things were as close as it can get.” Instead, the two sides applauded the pact, which avoids the first grocery strike in the region since 1989. That walkout lasted 81 days. ”We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative settlement agreement with the unions that continues to preserve good wages, secure pensions and access to quality, affordable health care for our employees,” read a statement issued by Scott Powers, vice president of Allied Employers in Kirkland. Powers served as lead negotiator for the grocers. Representatives of the unions and grocery store chains declined to discuss details of the deal. Geiger said the contract language needs to be written up and then voted on by workers at yet-to-be-scheduled meetings. Union leaders are unanimously recommending its ratification. Grocery store workers across Snohomish, King, Kitsap and Pierce counties had been in contract negotiations since March with representatives of the four major grocers. In late September, they voted to authorize a strike.
Everett firm’s owner indicted in federal bid-fraud case Associated Press and Herald Staff
The owner of an Everett aerospace-parts company is among those accused in a federal indictment of paying a former Boeing employee for historical bid and price information so they could win contracts to supply military aircraft parts. Jeffrey Lavelle of Mukilteo, who founded and owns J.L. Manufacturing in Everett, was charged in the indictment along with Deon E. Anderson, from the St. Louis area; Robert “Bobby” Diaz Jr. of Alta Loma, Calif.; and William P. Boozer of Hacienda Heights, Calif. The grand jury indictment was made public in early October in U.S. District Court in St. Louis. It charges Anderson and Lavelle with mail fraud and wire fraud, and Diaz and Boozer with fraud. Anderson is a former procurement officer for the Boeing Co.’s Defense, Space and Security division, which is based in St. Louis. Lavelle and Diaz paid cash to Anderson for the non-public bid-history and pricing information, the indictment says. Anderson allegedly provided the information without Boeing’s knowledge. According to the indictment, Lavelle used the information from Anderson to prepare and submit about nine different
bids to Boeing on behalf of his company. His company was awarded seven purchase orders to supply military aircraft parts to Boeing, totaling more than $2 million. The alleged fraud took place between May 2011 and last April. Boozer owned Globe Dynamics International of Santa Ana, Calif., which also produced machined parts and assembled complex pieces for Boeing. Boozer submitted bids for about 16 different Boeing contracts, and Globe Dynamics was awarded seven purchase orders totaling more than $1.5 million. Diaz owned Inland Empire and Associates of Las Vegas, a consultancy for defense manufacturers and parts suppliers. The indictment says he advised Lavelle. Lavelle and Diaz paid cash to Anderson, the indictment says, at meetings in California or St. Louis, or Diaz would mail money orders from California. The indictment does not state how much money changed hands between the defendants. But it states that three money orders, each worth $900 to $1,000, were seized from Anderson as well as $10,200 in cash. J.L. Manufacturing’s facility at 12310 Evergreen Way in south Everett was raided by the FBI in May, but at the time the FBI would not discuss the case.
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Store appeals ‘crazy fine’ for food assistance violations By Gene Johnson
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A market in Lynnwood is facing a fine of more than $29,000 for letting undercover government workers use federal food assistance to buy items that aren’t eligible for the program.
To wit: a package of metal sieves, two mortarand-pestle sets, a box of henna and a teapot, all totaling less than $54. In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Seattle in late October, JD’s Market argues that the $29,214 fine imposed by the U.S. Department of Agri-
culture violates the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits excessive fines as well as cruel and unusual punishment. The amount of the fine is determined by federal regulations. “We got a crazy fine on us,” Raja J. Javed, the husband of one of the
owners. “We had a couple of employees, they made a mistake.” JD’s has been in business 12 years and caters to Muslim residents by selling items they can’t find elsewhere in the neighborhood, such as halal meat, he said. The store participates
in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal program that provides millions of low-income individuals and families with electronic benefit cards they can use like debit cards to buy food. The store does half its business with program beneficiaries, he
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said. From December 2012 to January 2013, the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service conducted a “compliance check” at the market to see if the food assistance was being spent appropriately there. Undercover personnel went into the store six times, and on five of those occasions, they used the benefit cards to buy “ineligible” items: an $11 teapot, mortar and pestle sets that cost $13 and $16, an $11 package of sieves, and a $2.49 box of henna. On the other occasion, the undercover worker asked to get cash back on a benefit card purchase — which is barred by law — but the clerk refused. A spokeswoman for the USDA did not immediately return an email seeking comment. JD’s filed an administrative appeal of the fine, arguing that it was excessive for a first offense and noting that it had taken steps to make sure it wouldn’t happen again. Those steps included firing the employees who allowed the sales, retraining its other workers and installing a new pointof-sale system designed to flag purchases barred by the food-assistance program. A USDA review officer upheld the fine. She pointed out that federal law mandates that first-time offenses result in a six-month suspension of participation in the program. However, if officials determine that such a suspension would pose a hardship to low-income customers who rely on the store, the six-month suspension can be converted to a fine. The amount of the fine was calculated based on how much business the store conducts through the food-assistance program, said the market’s lawyer, Kenneth Kagan of Seattle. The fine handed to JD’s was disproportionate to the offense, he said. “It’s a lot of money. It would be devastating to my clients,” he said.
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Foss Maritime parent firm buys K-C site By Noah Haglund Herald Writer
EVERETT — Kimberly-Clark Corp. has agreed to sell the site of its former waterfront mill to the Seattle-based parent company for Foss Maritime Co., representatives for both sides announced in early October. The deal with Saltchuk Resources could close next spring, if all goes well. Under the plan, some 250 skilled maritime employees would relocate to Everett from Foss’ current location along Seattle’s Ship Canal, near Lake Union. The former mill site would become home to dry docks, cranes and painting facilities. It also would be the winter home of vessels working for mines and remote oil drilling in the Alaskan Arctic.
”This will transform the waterfront in a very significant way, with a company I think we all really respect,” Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson said. The water-dependent uses Saltchuk plans for the former mill site do not allow for public access, Stephanson said. Foss says it is the largest U.S. tug and barge company on the Pacific Rim. The company reports about $435 million in annual revenues. It owns about 180 vessels and maintains two shipyards. In addition to its own tugs and barges, it also performs maintenance on fishing boats, yachts and ferries. ”We see tremendous opportunity and potential for further growth at the Everett site, a deep-water port with unrestricted
waterways,” Saltchuk Chairman Mark Tabbutt said. “And we believe the redevelopment of this site as a shipyard and maritime complex will contribute a vital economic base to the Everett community. ”The company’s current location inside the Ballard Locks is inaccessible to larger ships.” This decreases the market that Foss has been able to pursue,” Tabbutt said. The Everett site, company leaders said, gives the company immediate access to a deep, saltwater port. They also hope for long-term growth. ”Two-hundred and fifty is the starting number” of employees, Saltchuk President Tim Engle said. “We don’t know what the end number will be 10 years from now.” Foss’ current shipbuilding projects in Seattle
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families whose employment at the mill went back generations. A City Council majority early this year rezoned the property to ensure that the immediate waterfront remains dedicated to maritime industry, though other uses are allowed farther from shore. Major demolition finished up this summer. ”This is in the sweet spot of what we want to do our economy, which is to diversify and create family-wage jobs,” said Troy McClelland, president and CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County. The Port of Everett, where McClelland serves as a commissioner, had shown interest in the mill property, but is now out of the running.Foss’ operations also are thought to be compatible with the security concerns of Naval Station Everett. ”We look forward to working with Saltchuk and Foss Maritime,” said Capt. James Duke, the base’s commanding officer. For now, the 66-acre site remains covered in crushed concrete debris. The state Department of Ecology is working on a cleanup agreement for
the land, which includes petroleum pollution and elevated levels of arsenic and other heavy metals. Kimberly-Clark will remain responsible for that work. How to remove pollution from the waterway has yet to be addressed. New construction on the land is expected to take place simultaneously with the cleanup. Foss is one of five different industrial groups within Saltchuk. Others focus on shipping, air cargo, trucking and fuel. Saltchuk is a secondgeneration family business founded in 1982 and is based out of an office on Seattle’s Lake Union. The company’s name means “saltwater” in the trade language known as Chinook Jargon. It employs 6,500 people nationwide, 800 of them in the Puget Sound region. The price of the Kimberly-Clark land deal has not been disclosed. It’s been in the works for at least six months. A four-month due diligence period is set to end in mid-January, followed by final closing details. Noah Haglund: 425-3393465, nhaglund@heraldnet. com.
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will continue at that location over the next several years. Headquarters for Saltchuk, and Foss, will stay in Seattle. Foss was founded in 1889 in Tacoma. From the 1950s until the late 1990s, Foss was active in Everett, hauling wood chips for Scott Paper Co. ”It’s not so much a story of Foss coming to Everett, but Foss returning to Everett,” Engle said. Because the company has yet to develop a site plan, it’s unclear exactly when the employees would arrive in Everett. Three years might be a realistic time frame, he said. Many of the people who will be relocated to Everett already live in Snohomish County, said Paul Stevens, president and CEO for Foss. If the deal goes through, it could breathe new life into an economic dead zone where Everett city leaders have pinned hopes of attracting future bluecollar jobs. About 700 people were put out of work when Kimberly-Clark shut down its paper and pulp mill in April 2012, following about 80 years of operation. That included
By the time of Foss Maritime Co.’s expected arrival in Everett some time next year, the company will be preparing to celebrate its 125th anniversary. It was founded by Norwegian immigrant Thea Foss in Tacoma’s Commencement Bay in 1889. A venture that started with a single rowboat soon expanded into a fishing fleet, ferries and cargo boats, according to a history on the company’s website. These days, Foss is headquartered in Seattle. The company maintains 180 tugs and barges, as well as two shipyards for new construction and repairs. It boasts of innovations in alternative fuels, including the world’s first hybridpowered tug and other vessels that run on liquefied natural gas. Annual revenues are reported at $435 million. Foss makes its current home port on Seattle’s Fremont Cut, inside the Ballard Locks. The location has limited the size of
vessels it can build and repair. That was a big factor in the company’s announcement on Oct. 2 that it would relocate 250 employees to Everett’s waterfront, where Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Co.’s pulp and paper mill once operated. Principals for Foss’ parent company, Saltchuk Resources, believe Everett gives them their best chance for growing the business. “We studied every ice-free port from Dutch Harbor (Alaska) to Olympia,” said Mark Tabbutt, Saltchuk’s chairman. The Foss family no longer ran the business by the time Saltchuk bought it in 1987. The new owners, however, maintain local roots, with headquarters in Seattle. Unusual in the maritime industry, they also have a history of female ownership. Tabbutt, Saltchuk’s chairman, and Tim Engle, the company’s president, are married to two of the three sisters who own the company. The sisters are the daughters of Michael Garvey, one of Saltchuk’s founders.
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Leaders warn of ‘arms race’ with other states By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
EVERETT — Matt Yerbic is bullish on aerospace in Washington, but that has not deterred people in other states from courting one of the owners of Everett-based Aviation Technical Services.
And the offers are pretty darn good. “They say we will build you a building for nothing, we will train your workers for nothing,” said Yerbic, the firm’s chief executive officer, at the Governor’s Aerospace Summit in early October at Comcast Arena.
The 1,200 workers of ATS repair, maintain and overhaul jetliners at Paine Field and in Moses Lake. “Every single region of the country is knocking on doors like ours to say, ‘Think about us,’” he said. “What we have seen, we were a little bit taken aback by.”
Other states and regions are aggressive, Yerbic surmised, because they want what Washington has: an industry of 1,350 companies in 36 of the state’s 39 counties employing 132,500 people. Collectively, the industry accounted for 11 percent of gross business income
in Washington in 2012, according to a statewide analysis released last month. Yerbic’s comments didn’t surprise anyone. Rather, he was one of many during the two-day conference who called for Washington’s elected leaders to realize that the
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state must compete or risk seeing companies depart. Not the least of those firms is the Boeing Co., which could, many fear, choose another state in which to design and build the next generation of the popular 777. Linda Lanham, executive director of Aerospace Futures Alliance, which hosted the summit, began the day with a warning of sorts. She said lawmakers need to push for transportation improvements, reform of worker compensation and unemployment insurance, and a resolution on water quality regulations tied to the amount of fish citizens consume. If they don’t, she said, Washington will find itself in an “arms race” with other states for aerospace businesses. “If we are to be successful, we must face reality.” Bob Drewel, outgoing executive director of the Puget Sound Regional Council and president of the Washington Aerospace Partnership, delivered the same message in a softer tone. Industry, government and labor worked together to win the 787 program, the KC-35A aerial-refueling tanker contract for the Air Force and, most recently, the 737 MAX, which is to be built in Renton. The “together quotient” needs to be as high as it’s ever been to sway Boeing to design and build the new plane, dubbed the 777X, in Washington, Drewel said. He insisted it’s not about making a political case to the company. “We are working hard, very, very hard, to make the business case that Washington is the best place to build the 777X,” Drewel said. Boeing is expected to soon announce where it will design and assemble the jetliner. The firm now builds the 777 at Paine Field, seemingly giving Washington an edge against other
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states competing for the work. But Boeing officials are concerned about the effect of pending regulatory changes here and are always looking to cut costs. They could choose to do some or all of the work in South Carolina, where Boeing builds some 787s and has been buying up land in North Charleston. In the keynote address at the conference, Gov. Jay Inslee said he’s committed to making a strong case for Washington. “We need to do everything humanly possible to protect and grow our position in this competitive environment,” he said. “We’ll have a chance to test our mettle in the next few months.” The first-term Democratic governor laid out steps he’s taken so far, such as ensuring permitting is fast-tracked should Boeing need to build more factory space, and announced other action he’s willing to take, including extending tax incentives that benefit the aerospace industry through 2034. Those breaks, which helped secure the 787, are set to expire in 2024. “If Boeing makes that commitment to the people of Washington, then I believe the people of Washington would be willing to commit to another 10 years of the tax incentive,” he said. Inslee tackled two topics on which he and Boeing officials have been at odds: worker-compensation reform and water quality standards based on fish consumption. He asserted that businesses pay lower rates in Washington’s worker compensation program than in South Carolina or California. And the state is getting injured workers back on the job more quickly, he said. He gave no indication he thinks reform is needed. Fish consumption has been a touchy subject, since before he took office. Federal law requires that water discharged into rivers and Puget Sound be clean enough to support fish that are safe to eat.
Standards for each waterway are tied to how much residents consume. Washington is under pressure from environmental groups to increase the consumption rate that is the basis of that determination, a rate which hasn’t changed since 1992. That would mean tougher standards, which could require Boeing to make millions of dollars of water-discharge
improvements. “What I want to do is what’s right for our state,” Inslee said. “This is a big decision. I want to assure you we will not finalize any rules until will we get answers to all questions we have. I really get how important this is to our state.” Jerry Cornfield: 360352-8623; jcornfield@ heraldnet.com.
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has expanded her Dr. Susana medical practice and Escobar is now taking new patients in integrative medicine. Escobar completed a two-year fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona.
LYNNWOOD — Group Health Cooperative says that three candidates were elected to three-year terms on the board of trustees at the annual membership meeting on Oct. 5 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The board members are Susan Byington, Jennifer Joly and Dorothy A. Ruzicki.
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MARYSVILLE — Keller Williams Realty Marysville has hired Tonja Wortham as CEO and team leader. Responsible for the success of the North Snohomish County office in Marysville, Wortham will focus on growing the brokers’ businesses and their market center. Wortham most recently served as business development director at Mortgage Advisory Group. MILL CREEK — Gateway Physical and Hand Therapy recently hired two new physical therapists at the Mill Creek location. Ben Fedewa graduated from Grand Valley State University, where he received a doctorate in physi-
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ence in Atlanta. Wilkes was nominated for the award because of her leadership in conducting lean training for nonprofits throughout Snohomish County. She has been with the organization for more than 14 years. MARYSVILLE — The City of Marysville named community development planning assistant Amy Hess as Employee of the Month for September. For the past six years, Hess worked as deputy city clerk in the Finance/Clerk Department. More recently, she was a planning assistant. Hess was recognized in particular for her fill-in work for the Utility Billing Department. REDMOND — The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance board has a new chairman, vice chairman and board member. J.C. Hall of Esterline Hytek Finishes was elected chairman. He will replace Kevin Steck of EADS Composites Atlantic. Bob Uptagrafft of Impact Washington was elected vice chairman. Aerospace analyst Michel Merluzeau of G2 Solutions was added as a new board member. MARYSVILLE — Marysville Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, has a new executive director, John Hovey. Originally from Bellevue, Hovey earned his degree in economic geography from the University of Washington.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Good deeds EVERETT — Everett Elks helped to Fill-A-Ford for the Troops at QFC in September. The 1955 trophy-winning truck was filled with items donated by generous shoppers. There are two more collections planned for upcoming Silvertips games. The Fill-A-Ford items will be mailed to the troops in November and should arrive before Christmas. St. Vincent de Paul North Sound Council has announced a $3,000 donation from the BNSF Railway Foundation for the Beds for Children program. The funds will purchase beds for children who often have to sleep on the floor.
Announcements The GROW Washington Small Business Resource Conference has been rescheduled for Nov. 22 during Global Entrepreneur Week. More information is to be released in the near future. SNOHOMISH — Award-winning Snoqualmie Ice Cream is now offering custom flavors, ideal for special events, to retail and wholesale customers. Custom flavors require a six-gallon minimum purchase, and pricing varies by order. Flavors can be sweet, savory, salty or herbal and can be made as an ice cream custard, gelato or sorbet. To inquire, email info@ snoqualmieicecream.com. EVERETT — Everett-based Intermec announced the release of the CN51 rugged mobile computer. It is the company’s latest product to offer a choice of Android or Windows operating systems on a single device. Designed for flexible application support, this next-generation mobile computing solution is primed for use in direct store delivery, transportation and logistics and field service operations. ARLINGTON — The ArlingtonSmokey Point Chamber of Commerce office hours through Dec. 31 are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you need to stop by the chamber office, it is by appointment only. Outside these hours, call the office first at 360-659-5453 to ensure a volunteer is there. EVERETT — United Way of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers to serve on the board of directors, marketing committee, public policy committee, Kids Matter Vision Council, Families Matter Vision Council, Community Matters Vision Council, the endowment and planned giving committee and the community conversations committee. More information and a volunteer inquiry form are available at www.uwsc.org/committees.php. STANWOOD — Safe Harbor Clinic in Stanwood is offering appointments with trained volunteers to help individuals and families look into health-care coverage. Call 425-870-7384 to set up an appointment. The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center also
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Events EVERETT — A traditional Robiraki Chakai, a tea ceremony, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at Everett Community College’s Nippon Business Institute. Admission is $15 per person. Participants must be 16 or older. A parking pass for campus parking is included. Registration is required. Contact Kathleen Koss at kkoss@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9195. EVERETT — Washington Healthplanfinder, the online marketplace that connects Washingtonians to new health insurance plans and financial help, has launched a statewide mobile enrollment tour. The program’s information trailer is scheduled to visit Everett Community College on Nov. 7. Information and inperson assistance will be available to help people select and sign up for coverage. LYNNWOOD — Industry professionals from AAA Travel and Trafalgar will reveal hot destinations to consider when planning your next vacation and discuss 2014 travel trends. The Travel Go Show is at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Lynnwood AAA Office, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood. Admission is free and parking is available. RSVP to 425-744-7302. EVERETT — The Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division is sponsoring a charity and nonprofit educational symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8. in Everett at Comcast Arena’s Edward D. Hansen Conference Center. Lunch is provided, although there is a $10 per person charge to help
defray costs. Registration is limited and available online at 1.usa.gov/16c8Iw5. EVERETT — Retired Public Employees Council Chapter 6 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Carl Gibson Senior Center at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. Maria Britton-Sipe, executive director of RPEC, will speak about issues concerning the Legislature and the Washington State Retirement System. For additional information, contact Jim Brandley at 425337-0884. LYNNWOOD — Brad Worthley will offer a short presentation, “Exceeding Customer Expectations,” at the next Good Morning, Snohomish County meeting. The event is 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Price is $25 for EASC investors and $35 non-investors. Visit www.economicalliancesc.org to register. LAKE STEVENS — Snohomish County Executive John Lovick will be the guest speaker and presenter at the Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce Nov. 13 Membership meeting. The meeting is at 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Stevens School District Education Service Center. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. RSVP is required and can be made online at www.lakestevenschamber.com. EVERETT — The Community and Technical College Diversity Career Fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Everett Community College’s Whitehorse Hall. Learn about career opportunities at 15 community and technical colleges. Colleges are recruiting diverse talent for jobs in instruction, counseling, library services and administration. The event is free. Registration is encouraged. Email recruiting@everettcc. EVERETT — Snohomish County’s 10th annual Focus on Farming conference runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Comcast Arena in Everett. Registration information and a list of workshop sessions are available online at www. focusonfarming.org. Discounted early registration is now available and includes a gourmet, locally produced lunch.
Kudos Paine Field director Dave Waggoner earned high honors from the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. The group named Waggoner Airport Executive of the Year at its annual banquet on Oct. 1. Waggoner has served as the Paine Field director for more than 22 years following a 26-year career in the Navy. ARLINGTON — Cascade Valley Hospital was chosen from more than 1,900 hospitals nationwide to receive the T-System Client Excellence Award. The award recognizes emergency departments which improve their quality of patient care and operational processes. SEATTLE — Seattle-based Group
Health Cooperative announced that its Clear Care HMO Medicare Advantage health plan received an overall rating of five stars for Parts C and D, the highest rating available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is the third year Group Health received the five-star rating. EVERETT — The Office of the Secretary of State announced that Everett’s McClain Insurance Services is one of five state businesses to receive the prestigious Corporations for Communities Award. Secretary of State Kim Wyman presented the award during a ceremony on Oct. 22. McClain Insurance Services is an independent agency owned by Claudia McClain. MARYSVILLE — The Washington Finance Officers Association (WFOA) presented Marysville city finance director Sandy Langdon with the President’s Award at its annual conference at the Tulalip Resort Casino on Sept. 19. The award honored Langdon and her committee for developing the organization’s Internship Program, launched in 2010. She has served as city finance director for more than 12 years and is a WFOA pastpresident. EVERETT — McClain Insurance Services in Everett was one of five Washington companies that received the Corporations for Communities award from Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Winners received a certificate and a National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award, which recognizes civic engagement, voter education efforts, government services and a commitment to giving back to the community. EDMONDS — Heather Krause of the RBC Wealth Management-U.S. Edmonds branch has been recognized for having her best year as associate vice president and financial advisor. The honor came following a challenge issued at the 2012 Women’s Association of Financial Advisors conference. Women advisors received a challenge to Plan For Your Best Year Ever and Krause met that challenge. EDMONDS — Swedish/Edmonds has been honored with an A grade in the Fall 2013 update to the national Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is administered by The Leapfrog Group, an independent industry watchdog. EVERETT — Everett’s Aviation Technical Services (ATS) was recently recognized by the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association as the Northwest Regional winner of its Exemplary Program/Project Innovation Award. ATS was the only winner in this category among corporations and government entities throughout Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington for its HazMat management program.
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Small businesses need a solid cash flow model
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ost entrepreneurs know that ineffective cash management is one of the leading causes of business failure. It is also often the cause of hasty decisions regarding equity and debt — decisions they will often come to regret. In good economic times and bad, cash flow is almost always an issue with small to medium sized businesses. Recent changes in our economy — including collateral damage from the federal government budget battles — are raising it to major headache level. Beyond this temporary situation, though, smaller companies are routinely horsed around by big corporations and government when it comes to paying their bills on time. If you haven’t used your cash flow model recently, it should be dusted off, updated, and re-validated. If you don’t have a working cash flow model at all, this would be a great time to prepare one. There are two kinds of cash flow that you should know about; one deals with the past and the other with the future. The first, the Cash Flow Statement, is one of the three essential parts of your financial statement and addresses two questions about your business: Where did the money come from and what did you do with it? The other cash flow report is a model that addresses a different set of questions: how much money do we need to make payroll and our other expenses next month? It allows you to forecast the cash needs for your company — daily,
weekly, or monthly, depending on your requirement. Because of the coming economic pressures on cash, forecasting your future needs should be given a high priority on your “to James do” list. The good news McCusker is that cash flow forecasts for smaller Business businesses are not 101 that demanding in terms of accounting or math skills, and, even better, they are both informative and kind of fun. If you have never done one before, the Small Business Administration (SBA), through their Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), has some templates that you might find useful. Their 12-month cash flow forecast template may be found at www.score.org/sites/default/files/12_ Month_Cash_Flow_0.xls . Also, most accounting software packages for smaller businesses have a cash forecast report already built into their system and provide instructions on how to set it up. The greatest value of a template, or a software package, is in getting you past the dreaded “Inertia of The Blank Page,” which often dooms projects undertaken by busy managers and entrepreneurs. As useful as they are, though, neither a template nor canned software will do your thinking
for you. There is no substitute for your knowledge of the business when it comes to cash forecasting. It is probably best to start by taking a look at last month’s cash outlays. List the payments by type — suppliers, utilities, bank loans, taxes, payroll, and any other expenses that came up. You may find payments for non-expense items and for items paid for up front that are expensed over a longer time period. Use your common sense and your knowledge of the business when deciding which payments are onetime cash outflows and which ones come due periodically. Your check register can be used to ensure that the cash outlays for the month, less the one-time payments, equals the amount shown in your cash flow statement. This validates your model initially and gives you a starting place for the forecast. Using a spreadsheet such as Excel at this point will make the forecasting model easier to calculate as well as more useful. Last month’s cash outlays become the first data column in your spreadsheet. You can organize it to fit your business and your forecasting needs, but initially, at least, you will find it useful to group your outlays into recurrent and non-recurrent payments. You may find it useful to split up the recurrent expenses into monthly and nonmonthly. Some taxes, for example, are recurrent but come due quarterly rather than monthly. Others are due in a matter of days after payroll.
The good news is that cash flow forecasts for smaller businesses are not that demanding in terms of accounting or math skills, and, even better, they are both informative and kind of fun. Taxes are often the source of cash flow problems for businesses, and making sure that they are included in your forecasting system can avoid a situation where you cannot make a payment on time. Unless you have borrowed money from the mob and can’t pay it back, nothing will get you into trouble faster than missing a payroll tax payment to the Internal Revenue Service. Your knowledge of the business becomes they key to forecasting its cash needs. That, along with the monthly, quarterly, and seasonal cycle information you can calculate from your payments history, will form a solid cash flow forecast. It is an important step in managing your business instead of your letting your business manage you — and it’s well worth the effort. James McCusker is a Bothell economist, educator and small-business consultant. He can be reached at otisrep@aol.com.
Lead generation success requires a formal process
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n writing a monthly column about growth strategies, my focus is on revenue generation and related topics. The core fundamental of increasing top line revenue is lead generation. Does your company have a formal process for lead generation? When it comes to lead generation, most small to midsize businesses do not have a formalized process. Some statistics suggest that two-thirds do not. My guess is that some of those companies hope leads will come in. I advise my clients that “hope is not a strategy.” Your company’s lead generation strategy (or strategies) will depend on your industry and target market. If you are a business selling to consumers (B2C), the marketing department takes the lead. If you are a business selling to businesses (B2B), more of the responsibility falls on your sales team. That being said, there is a difference between inbound and outbound lead generation. Generating leads for a consumer segment usually requires an inbound approach — marketing designed to attract prospects to the product. Some marketers refer to this as a “pull” marketing strategy. Targeting business segments typically neces-
sitates an outbound approach — selling efforts to take the product to the prospects. Outbound lead generation is also referred to as a “push” marketing strategy. Andrew Regardless of Ballard your approach, you want to create Growth awareness and interest in your Strategies brand, product or service; ultimately you want to generate purchases. Inbound marketing (B2C) involves getting your message out through a variety of communication channels. The top five are — in order of advertising spend — television, online, newspaper, radio and magazines. Among the online channels, the top five are — in order of advertising spend — email marketing, search engine marketing (paid search listings), social media marketing, business directory listings and display ads. Outbound marketing (B2B), in
addition to and in support of sales activities, channels include — top five in priority order — in-house email marketing, search engine optimization (organic search listings), social media (not paid ads), tradeshows and events, and third-party lead generators (such as outsourced telemarketing providers). Another outbound success factor involves Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology. Based on your business (industry and target markets), you may have both inbound and outboard lead generation opportunities. To determine the best lead generation strategies for your business, evaluate your products and services, your target market segment(s), and the most appropriate communication channels. I recommend you involve both marketing and sales team members in the evaluation, at a peer level. There is often some tension, mostly within midsize and larger companies, between the marketing and sales departments. Here is where I part company with most professional marketing people and accepted practices. I believe that the sales department is an “internal customer” of the marketing department.
That being said, marketing does not report to sales; however, the marketing department should support the sales process through lead generation tools, technology and media. After evaluating all of the potential communication channels, through the lens of your products and markets, determine the best mix of channels; then develop and implement your formalized lead generation plan. The number of channels you employ is in direct relationship to the human and financial capital at your disposal, e.g. smaller companies (with relatively small marketing budgets) should use few channels to deliver their message. Finally, with all marketing investments, be sure to measure the return on investment for every channel so you can adjust and optimize your mix of inbound and outboard lead generation activities. Above all, formalize your process. It will pay off. Andrew Ballard is the president of Marketing Solutions, a local agency specializing in growth strategies. For more information, call 425-337-1100 or go to www.mktg-solutions. com.
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Authenticity a premium in today’s digital world
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ho we are 24/7 — our true authentic selves — is the new discussion in organizational leadership. Our engagement in the digital world now has us intentionally or, in many cases, unintentionally exposing us to others in ways we never were before. The blending of our personal lives and choices with the work we do is now fully meshed. Advancement, opportunities, project assignments, and sales leads tend to go to those who earn and deserve them. Leaders of organizations are challenged, therefore, with what to do if an employee reveals something compromising about their personal life through digital means. Such behavior was unknown to his clients, co-workers and boss before the digital era. Can he be entrusted with a lead or a project if he is viewed as having less than complete
character because of a curious picture or post somewhere? Where’s the line between work and play? Can you keep a form of freedom you like to exercise hidden from your Tom boss, clients, or Hoban co-workers? How does an individual’s Realty personal brand effect the compaMarkets ny’s brand and its social media strategy? It’s nearly impossible to avoid the digital trail you leave in all areas of our lives, so we are forced to answer these questions and organize the meshing of our personal and professional lives. You
can’t avoid it. We’re in a digital world as much as we are breathing the air around us. This meshing, though, becomes simpler to manage when people of high character are involved, placing a premium on authenticity. A young sales associate asked me recently what he could do to accelerate is life plans and professional goals. Should he blog, alter his personal brand, change his tweet narratives, post differently on his Facebook page and change his LinkedIn profile, he asked. He’s a wonderful young man, well-rounded, principled, thoughtful and hard-working. I’m fortunate to have him in my company. Rather than point to a list of things he should do, I suggested he might just stay the course and pursue a last-manstanding approach. Character issues he suspects are an element of concern
with some of his competitors will reveal themselves somewhere, I suggested, so he may just be able to separate himself from them and win more market share as they drop out of favor in the marketplace. His authenticity in all areas of his life is, effectively, his competitive advantage. Mark Twain said that if we tell the truth, we don’t need to remember anything. But the truth is, we can compartmentalize this a bit. We’re human, too. Our frailties are real and we all share them. We compromise our own values from time to time. Viewed one way, we can feel hemmed in by this digital era. Viewed another, authenticity wins out and a form of freedom and success tied to virtues prevails. Tom Hoban is CEO of The Coast Group of Companies. Contact him at 425-339-3638 or tomhoban@coastmgt.com.
Your logo is your company’s most valuable asset
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our logo is a little satellite of your company. It’s a silent salesperson. It goes out into the world, 24/7, providing a positive impression of your company to everyone it comes in contact with. If done correctly, your logo should tell viewers what you do and how you do it. If it succeeds in doing this, then you’ve made all advertising and marketing much easier because wherever you put your logo, your overall message will go with it. Every time you put your logo on a banner or in a TV commercial, regardless of what else is on them, potential customers will have an understanding of your company. Now, flying in the face of this basic strategy are companies like Coke and Nike. Their logos are very well known all over the world yet say very little about the virtues of either company. They can do this because they have established “what you do” and “how you do it” through millions of dollars in advertising. They don’t need to put it into their logo. Their logos, simply
by association with all this advertising, give them that level of consumer recognition and understanding. I’m going to assume that you don’t have millions to spend on advertising, David which is certainly Cook understandable. However, it does Build Your mean your logo has to work harder Brand for you. How can your logo embody all this in one simple little combination of graphics and typography? “What you do” simply demonstrates the service you provide or the product you sell. The easiest way to do this is to make sure it is in your name. For example, a business of lawyers called “Ernst & Crowley” doesn’t tell you what they do. They could be a funeral home or accountants.
There’s just no way of knowing. If we added “Legal Services” to the name, we have then explained what services they provide. As an option, you could also incorporate into the logo a graphic of legal symbolism. You could also include it in a tagline like “Affordable and effective legal services.” With this tagline, Ernst & Crowley have satisfied both of the requirements, although trying to satisfy these requirements by putting it all into a tagline carries risks. By doing this, they must always use the tagline as an integrated part of the logo. Without the tagline, the logo won’t carry the entire message and thus not bring the biggest return on investment. “How you do it” is the way you go about your business. This is harder to demonstrate. First, it requires some soul-searching. What sort of business are you? What do you want to be known for? What’s the positioning that will garner the right type of customer? By positioning themselves as “affordable and effective,” Ernst & Crowley will forever get clients with high
expectations and a desire to spend very little. I’m not so sure this is the best position for Ernst & Crowley to be in as attorneys. With that in mind, always choose carefully what you say about your business. Some ways to define “how you do it” is in your selection of typestyle. There are thousands of typestyles available, each one with a different look. Take some time to see the subtle differences each one possesses. The use of color can go a long way in reinforcing the type of company you are. Blue and green are cool earth tones, reinforcing a calm demeanor and focus toward nature. Yellow and red are warm tones, depicting action and movement. With a logo that demonstrates the principles of “what you do” and “how you do it,” you will be well on your way to having a successful brand. David Cook is owner of Origin East West, an Everett company providing marketing and creative advertising services to companies on both coasts. Contact him at 425-3156464 or david@origineastwest.com.
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Get the facts about durable power of attorney
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durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a valuable tool for almost everyone. It ensures the continuity of your financial affairs if you become incapacitated. It’s best to prepare your DPOA in advance, even though you may never need it, but there are a few caveats to keep in mind. Let’s take a look.
The choice is yours In essence, a DPOA is a legal document that gives a person of your choosing the authority to act on your behalf if you are unable to take action on your own — if, for example, you experience a devastating illness, incapacity following a major surgery, a serious accident or the onset of dementia. Although these are unpleasant circumstances to contemplate, it’s important to remember that the inability to pay bills or sell assets could undermine the wisest financial planning. While a court could appoint a guardian to act for you in the absence of a DPOA, that process can be costly, slow and traumatic. In most cases, creating
a DPOA does not involve the courts at all. You can make your agent’s powers as limited or broad as you wish, including the authority to buy property, invest, sign contracts, Erin engage in tax planEddings ning, make gifts and plan for govFinancial ernment benefits. Well-Being You may cancel or change your DPOA as long as you are not incapacitated, and you can even name the party or parties who will decide whether you are or not.
How to choose Your agent — called an agent or attorney-in-fact, though they need not be an attorney — should be someone you trust to manage your affairs, protect your best interests, maintain accurate records and keep your property sepa-
rate from his or her own. Some states allow multiple agents, but this can cause conflicts if they disagree. However, it is a good idea to name at least one alternate in case your first choice is unable to assume the role. Some states require your attorneyin-fact to be a state resident. Because your agent may not be recognized across state borders, you may wish to execute a DPOA in each state where you live or work.
Standing or springing DPOA A standing or standby DPOA becomes effective as soon as you sign it, which means that your agent has immediate power over your affairs. If you’re not comfortable with that, you may wish to create a springing DPOA, which “springs” into effect once you become incapacitated. This allows you to maintain control for as long as possible, but problems may arise if there is doubt or dispute about your incapacity. Neither type of DPOA substitutes for a will; in fact, any DPOA will terminate
Follow the 5 Cs to effectively delegate
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re you short on time but long on tasks? I’m sure you are the expert in your field and it’s better to take on all of those tasks yourself. It will just be faster if you do it yourself, right? Not so fast… Delegating tasks and duties can be one of the most powerful efficiency tools that you will add to your tool belt of good habits. Our time and attention can be pulled away in countless ways from what matters the most in our businesses. There are times when it is appropriate to delegate so we can maintain our focus and reach our goals while keeping balance in our lives. The following two questions will help you know when it’s appropriate to consider passing a task, project or duty over to someone else. How much money is involved to complete the task? If you are making $60 per hour you should not be doing $10-per-hour tasks. Let someone else take on those tasks so you can focus your energy where you can make the most money. An assistant or virtual assistant can be worth their weight in gold. Are you an expert in everything? I’m guessing not so much. We all have unique talents and a passion for the work that we are meant to share with the world. I know in my own business, my strengths lie in organizing, motivating and training. My strengths are not in web design or IT issues, so I delegate those tasks. I could spend
hours and hours (plus a lot of stress) trying to do work that I don’t understand how to do, or I can let an expert take the reins. Now that you are warming up Monika to the idea of Kristofferson passing along some of those tasks that you Office dread or don’t Efficiency excel in, you are ready for the five Cs of delegation. Follow these steps to make the process of delegation seamless: 1: Choose the correct person for the job. Look for someone who can do those tasks as well as you can or even better than you can. When you choose the right person for the job, it will come easily to them, they will enjoy the work and it will get done faster. A win for everyone. 2: Clarify what you want done. Be clear with your instructions about what needs to be done to complete the task. If the other person doesn’t fully understand what is expected of them they may procrastinate or do the work incorrectly, which will waste valuable time. 3: Confirm that the other person understands your request. If you have kids, you know what I mean here. You tell your child to do some-
thing and two days later, when it’s not done, their excuse is that they didn’t hear you or they didn’t understand what they were supposed to do. When you are delegating work, make sure the other party fully understands your request by having them summarize what you are asking them to do. Catch misunderstandings now to save time later. 4: Create a completion date. Be clear on due dates and deadlines so there’s no confusion about when the work should be completed. Factor in unexpected issues or delays to the best of your ability. 5: Create a checkpoint date. Depending on the size of the project, you may need to check-in one time or you may need to check-in several times. Ensure that tasks are running on time, the other person is holding up their end of the bargain and nothing is slipping through the cracks with checkpoint dates. Determine your method of contact in advance. Will you make contact with a phone call, an email or a face-to-face meeting? Don’t think of delegation as a shortcoming or failure on your part. You don’t have to take everything on your own shoulders and you shouldn’t. Use delegation as a way to manage your time efficiently by using the amazing talents and resources that you have available to you. Monika Kristofferson is a professional organizer, productivity consultant and trainer who owns Efficient Organization in Lake Stevens. Reach her at 425-220-8905
when you die.
Spelling out the details While there are do-it-yourself DPOA forms available, an effective DPOA requires a thorough understanding of your state’s laws and other factors. For example, authorizing an agent to give away your wealth before you die may create tax advantages for your estate, but it can also be an invitation to fraud. Additionally, some third parties such as banks or insurance companies may be reluctant to honor a DPOA or may require customized paperwork. For these and other reasons, it is advisable to consult an attorney and financial adviser when drawing up your DPOA. Erin Eddins is a chartered financial consultant, a member of the Financial Planning Association and is a certified financial planner with StanCorp Investment Advisers Inc. She specializes in Social Security maximization, pre- and postretirement planning strategies and asset management. She can be reached at erin. eddins@standard.com or 425-212-5986.
Love it or hate it, data mining is here to stay
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’m sure you’ve heard the old saying: “just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean someone’s not out to get you.” In this digital age that is truer than ever. People seem to be freaking out about the NSA supposedly spying on our emails and Sven phone call. Personally, I think that’s the least of our Mogelgaard worries when it comes to Tech Talk privacy. Just a couple of weeks ago I saw a segment on ABC news about how Google tracks the content of your email. They use the content of your email to deliver ads to your Google mail and other accounts. In the segment, two reporters exchanged emails using their Gmail accounts, and these emails contained references to an upcoming fishing trip. Soon discount airfare ads and ads for fishing related material start showing up in their Gmail window. I’ve seen this myself on Facebook. Not too long ago I visited a website to get information about my Plantronics Bluetooth headset. Within hours I started seeing an ad for a top-of-the-line Plantronics Bluetooth headset on my Facebook newsfeed. Before that, I had been searching for Dragon Dictate for my Mac. The price was See Tech, Page 29
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around $200, and that was more than I wanted to pay. I searched for coupons, but didn’t find anything. But by the next day there was an ad in my Facebook feed for Dragon Dictate at $99. Needless to say I jumped on that opportunity. I can promise you that the Internet services you interact with are certainly using the information you enter into your search engine, email, or Facebook posts. This is how services such as Google, Gmail and Facebook
keep their sites free. Not only do they generate revenue from selling ads, they likely make money selling demographic information to other businesses. Whether they are compiling information and selling it to other businesses, it’s pretty apparent that search engine, social media sites, and other Internet venues are collecting information about what we’re doing, what were buying, and what we are looking for, and then using this information to target advertisements to the masses that are using their services. Is this a bad thing? For me, the jury is still out. It sure helped when I was looking for an afford-
able price on software. And I imagine if I were planning a trip, looking for household items, or just trying to find deals on products and services I would be happy to have targeted ads. But many people may feel that having Internet sites collecting and mining the information from their subscribers is an invasion of privacy. It’s not hard to imagine that personal information is available. If you have a Facebook or other social media account, you have at least some information in your profile. And what did you see last time you Googled yourself? Yep, these people have lots of information about you. And they’re not afraid to use it.
But as a business person, the idea of the ad that I buy on Facebook or Google being presented to potentially qualified customers rather than just randomly to anyone appeals to me. I would much rather spend my money on an ad that has the highest probability of generating a click than to just have random exposure. I would be more inclined to give my money to any online service that would demonstrate a higher ratio of clicks to sales. I’m sure that’s what Facebook, Google, and the other online services are counting on. If you are a business owner, it would only make sense to buy into a service that provided targeted and why would you spend
your money any other way? This data mining probably will expand greatly over the next few years. You may find this growing trend annoying. You may even find it a little bit creepy. For me, I look at the bright side. There are benefits to be found. Like any other technology, people will try (and often succeed) in using these technologies for their personal gain. All we can do is learn to love it and just use common sense. Sven Mogelgaard is the owner of I Need A CTO, an IT consulting firm based in Mill Creek. If you have comments, questions or suggestions for future columns, send an email to info@IneedaCTO.biz or on Facebook at Facebook.com/IneedaCTO.
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Bankruptcy filings Case No. 13-18023-KAO: Chapter 7; Road Maintenance Electric LLC; attorney for debtor: David W. Freese; date filed: Sept. 3; date entered: Sept. 3; assets: yes; type: voluntary; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor: corporation. Case No. 13-18067-KAO: Chapter 7; Three Brothers Drywall LLC; attorney for debtor: Christopher C. Meleney; date filed: Sept. 5; date entered: Sept. 5; assets: no; type: voluntary; nature of business: other;
Snohomish County tax liens Tax liens are gathered from online public records filed with the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. These federal and state liens were filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31. They are listed by document type, lien number, date filed, grantor (+ signifies additional names) and address or grantee (+ signifies additional names) and agency.
Federal tax lien 201309030690: Sept. 3; Osborne, Clarence L (+), 3802 Colby Ave., Everett 201309030691: Sept. 3; Sherris,, Logan H, 10634 210th St., SE Snohomish 201309030692: Sept. 3; Medrud,, Wayne S, 28915 82nd St., SE Monroe 201309030693: Sept. 3; Dunaway, Terry J, PO Box 1485 Marysville 201309030694: Sept. 3; Baer, Brigitte, 18463 Blueberry Lane, Apt E201 Monroe
nature of debt: business; type of debtor: corporation. Case No. 13-18154-KAO: Chapter 7; James P. Delaney and Leslie J. Delaney; attorney for and joint debtor: Matthew W. Anderson; date filed: Sept. 10; date entered: Sept. 10; assets: no; type: voluntary; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor: individual. Case No. 13-18165-KAO: Chapter 7; Patrick L. McCourt and Stephanie J. McCourt; attorney for debtor and joint debtor: George S. Treperinas; attorneys for special request: Bruce J Borrus, Manish Borde, Shawn B. Rediger; special request: pro se; date filed: Sept. 11; date entered: Sept. 11; assets: no; type: voluntary; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor:
individual. Case No. 13-18185-TWD: Chapter 11; Cherupushpam LLC; debtor: pro se; attorney for special request: Matthew T. Adamson; date filed: Sept. 12; date entered: Sept. 12; assets: yes; type: voluntary small business; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor: corporation. Case No. 13-18294-KAO: Chapter 13; Robert Mower and Patricia Mower; attorney for debtor and joint debtor: Darrel B Carter; Attorney for Joint Debtor: Darrel B Carter; date filed: Sept 17; date entered: Sept. 17; assets: yes; type: voluntary; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor: individual. Case No. 13-18476-KAO: Chapter 7; William Scott Hale and Tasha Marie Hale;
debtor: Pro se; joint debtor: pro se; special Request: pro se; date filed: Sept. 23; date entered: Sept. 23; assets: no; type: voluntary; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor: individual Case No. 13-18514-KAO: Chapter 7; Audio Booth Tech LLC; attorney for debtor: Thomas D. Neeleman; date filed: Sept. 24; date entered: Sept. 24; assets: no; type: voluntary; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor: corporation. Case No. 13-18704-KAO: Chapter 7; Daniel Mark Kratz and Rene Fester Kratz; attorney for debtor and joint debtor: Gloria Z. Nagler; date filed: Sept. 30; date entered: Sept. 30; assets: no; type: voluntary; nature of business: other; nature of debt: business; type of debtor: individual
Real estatesales salesinin September Real estate September Here’s a look at the latest statistics on real estate sales in Snohomish County and across the state from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Figures are for standalone homes and condominiums. MLS officials noted the sales gain came despite fluctuating mortgage rates and inventory shortages in some areas.
LISTINGS Region
9/2013
SALES
9/2012
Change
Closed in Closed in 9/2013 9/2012
Change
Median 9/2013
Median 9/2012
Change
Southeast Snohomish County
342
278
23.02%
158
154
2.60%
$390,245
$341,700
14.21%
Southwest Snohomish County
467
435
7.36%
231
189
22.22%
$305,000
$272,000
12.13%
Everett/Mukilteo
672
467
43.90%
277
248
11.69%
$299,000
$266,000
12.41%
East Snohomish County
298
230
29.57%
88
69
27.54%
$259,000
$215,000
20.47%
Northeast Snohomish County
370
358
3.35%
122
91
34.07%
$242,500
$240,000
1.04%
Northwest Snohomish County
517
419
23.39%
156
129
20.93%
$238,775
$219,000
9.03%
2,666
2,187
21.90%
1,032
880
17.27%
$284,950 $261,658
8.90%
227
217
4.61%
44
28
28.57%
$291,500
$237,500
22.74%
3,853
7,360
-47.65%
1,781
1,429
24.63%
$315,000
$280,000
12.50%
Snohomish County totals Camano Island King County
201309030695: Sept. 3; Olstad Kenneth B, 6515 76th Drive, NE, Marysville
Skagit County
626
831
-24.67%
81
66
22.73%
$179,000
$170,750
4.83%
Island County
581
743
-21.80%
64
46
39.13%
$232,000
$198,000
17.17%
201309030696: Sept. 3; Tonsgard, Gloria J, 12720 99th Ave., NE, Arlington
State totals
26,014
25,477
2.11%
6,711
5,536
21.22%
$278,000 $255,745
8.70%
201309030697: Sept. 3; Wisdom, Greg L (+), 1325 74th St., SE Everett 201309090357: Sept. 9; Hodgen, Todd R (+), 3808 209th Place, SE Bothell 201309090358: Sept. 9; Lawrence, Roofing Services L L C, 715 183rd St., SE Bothell 201309090359: Sept. 9; Thomas, Deeangela, 13916 N Creek Drive, Apt 3118 Mill Creek
18125 40th Ave., W Lynnwood 201309090384: Sept. 9; A, & C Services Inc, 11010 51St., Ave., SE Everett 201309090385: Sept. 9; Blakeslee, David A, PO Box 13109 Mill Creek 201309090386: Sept. 9; Lam, Tan M, 13677 Balsawood Lance Moreno Valley
201309090360: Sept. 9; K R W Construction Inc, 20004 87th Ave., SE Snohomish
201309090387: Sept. 9; Kelley, Brooks P, 7405 Silvana Terrace Rd Stanwood
201309090361: Sept. 9; Wright, Ryan D (+), 8616 45th Place, W Mukilteo
201309090388: Sept. 9; Barney, Alan F, 8914 4th Place, SE Everett
201309090362: Sept. 9; Narine, Vishwa, 3120 Colby Ave., Everett
201309090389: Sept. 9; Davidson, Julie A, 2928 Silver Crest. Drive, Mill Creek
201309090363: Sept. 9; Armstrong Paul T (+), 14421 58th Place, W Edmonds
201309090390: Sept. 9; Macdonald, Pauline A (+), 2925 - 3329 128th Ave., NE, Marysville
201309090376: Sept. 9; Henry, Vincent, PO Box 733 Marysville 201309090377: Sept. 9; Higgins, Donald R, 21108 Poplar Way LynnwOod 201309090378: Sept. 9; Murray, Arthur L, 12522 8th Ave. W, Apt B101 Everett
201309100345: Sept. 10; Paull, Marcia A, 14014 Admiralty Way Apt 41 Lynnwood 201309170351: Sept. 17; Hact Construction Corp, 13410 Highway 99 Ste 201 Everett
201309170357: Sept. 17; Warren, Carol M (+), 609 40th Place, Everett 201309170358: Sept. 17; Architectural Cabinets Inc, 7423 204th St., NE, Arlington 201309170359: Sept. 17; Sarausad Homes Inc, 3615 Shore Ave., Everett 201309170360: Sept. 17; Careful Asset Recovery Service Inc, PO Box 2026 Lynnwood 201309170361: Sept. 17; Johnson, Curtis W, 1 PrieSt., Point Drive, NE, Marysville 201309170399: Sept. 17; Acuity Analytics Inc, PO Box 2269 Lynnwood 201309170400: Sept. 17; Jenson, Kenneth J (+), 4931 243rd St., Sw Mountlake Ter 201309170401: Sept. 17; United, Broadcasting Sales Company, 619 8th Ave., S Edmonds 201309170402: Sept. 17; Salcedo Inc (+), 17301 140th Ave., NE, Woodinville 201309170403: Sept. 17; Borgman Electric Inc, 10325 323rd Ave., SE Sultan
201309090379: Sept. 9; Luckovich, Laurie, 430 Ave., B Snohomish
201309170352: Sept. 17; Consolidated Gun Ranges L L C, 8620 172nd St., NE, Arlington
201309090380: Sept. 9; Paterno, Peter J, 9210 Market Place, Unit K101 Lake Stevens
201309170353: Sept. 17; Sonne, Brad (+), PO Box 917 Mukilteo
201309170405: Sept. 17; Nygreen, Greg H, 21533 36th Ave., W Brier
201309090381: Sept. 9; Meyring, Don C, 6629 81St., Drive, NE, Marysville
201309170354: Sept. 17; G D & Sons Corporation (+), 7018 76th Drive, NE, Marysville
201309170406: Sept. 17; Nathan Construction Inc, 11515 Heberlein Rd Woodway
201309090382: Sept. 9; Cree, Brett J (+), 10910 100th St., NE, Lake Stevens
201309170355: Sept. 17; Frashure, Ronald (+), 25810 39th Ave., NE, Arlington
201309170407: Sept. 17; Blas, Ed G, 2302 Virginia Ave., Everett
201309090383: Sept. 9; Zillen, John M,
201309170356: Sept. 17; Graden, Travis W, 728 204th Drive, SE Snohomish
201309170408: Sept. 17; N W T Financial Group L L C (+), 15008 63rd Drive, SE
201309170404: Sept. 17; Walters, Robert J (+), 121 Ave. D Snohomish
Snohomish 201309170409: Sept. 17; Welton, Craig M, 2915 107th St., SE Everett 201309170410: Sept. 17; Careful Asset Recovery Service (+), PO Box 2026 Lynnwood 201309170411: Sept. 17; Montgomery, Brenda (+), PO Box 579 Sultan 201309250050: Sept. 25; Sullys Drywall Inc, 16410 84th St., NE, Pmb D-102 Lake Stevens 201309250051: Sept. 25; Maritime Design Inc, 3007 Rucker Ave., 112 Everett 201309250052: Sept. 25; Smith, David K (+), 632 58th St., SE Everett 201309250053: Sept. 25; D & G Mowers & More (+), 9615 115th Ave., NE, Lake Stevens 201309250054: Sept. 25; Obrecht, Kerry L (+), 515 112th St., SE C7 Everett 201309250055: Sept. 25; Keller, Tom N, PO Box 1613 Granite Falls 201309250056: Sept. 25; Lewis, David E, 10108 53rd Ave., W Mukilteo 201309250057: Sept. 25; Phoenix, Susan F, 17257 Mountain View Rd SE Monroe 201309250058: Sept. 25; Acuity Analytics Inc, PO Box 2269 Lynnwood 201309250059: Sept. 25; Price, John J (+), 20914 NE, 104th Ct Woodinville 201309250060: Sept. 25; Hall, Alan F (+), 7813 218th St., Sw Apt 50 Edmonds 201309250192: Sept. 25; French, Robert G,
NOVEMBER 2013 PO Box 666 Sultan 201309250193: Sept. 25; Belmont, Angela J, 14631 43rd Drive, SE Snohomish 201309250194: Sept. 25; Neff, Benjamin L, 5810 Fleming St., Unit 35 Everett 201309250195: Sept. 25; Leajak Concrete Construction Inc, PO Box 250 Mountlake Terrace 201309250196: Sept. 25; Schaad, James L, 14532 Wallace Lake Rd Gold Bar 201309250197: Sept. 25; Willey, Craig R (+), 11728 MariNE, View Drive, Edmonds 201309250198: Sept. 25; Walkley, Jack (+), PO Box 1085 Everett 201309250199: Sept. 25; Baker, Shelly, 20111 7th Ave., W Lynnwood
Mechanical Inc D J (+), 5716 119th Ave., NE, Lake Stevens
Lien-Employment Security 201309050308: Sept. 5; James, Hernandez Inc (+), State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309060002: Sept. 6; Three Monkeys Ventures L L C (+), State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309250558: Sept. 25; Modern Siding Specialist (+), State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309090019: Sept. 9; Bar, Myx L L C (+), State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309250559: Sept. 25; Swingers 2 L L C (+), State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309100181: Sept. 10; Meko Construction Inc, State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309050309: Sept. 5; Stillaguamish Senior Center Inc, State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309110553: Sept. 11; Hendershot, Donald B (+), State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309050310: Sept. 5; Global Advisory Group (+), State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309170715: Sept. 17; Advanced Interior Services, State Of Washington (Dept Of)
201309060001: Sept. 6; Round Jag Corporation, State OF L/C 1(Dept Of) 2 3 Washington
201309180253: Sept. 18; Care Controls Inc, State Of 4 5 6 Washington (Dept Of)
Partial release fed-tax lien 201309040332: Sept. 4; 18916 36th Drive, Bothell, Berg, Jodi 201309040332: Sept. 4; 18916 36th Drive, Bothell, Berg, Jodi
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201309040332: Sept. 4; 18916 36th Drive, Bothell, Berg, Jodi 201309040332: Sept. 4; 18916 36th Drive, Bothell, Berg, Jodi 201309040337: Sept. 4; 8111 207th St. Se, Snohomish, DeAver Scott (+) 201309100348: Sept. 10; 3512 171st Place Nw, Stanwood, Shick, James R (+) 201309300132: Sept. 30; 8927 2nd Place Se, Everett, Thedsombandith, Anita
Satisfaction of Employment Security lien 201309170714: Sept. 17; State Of Washington (Dept Of), Stillaguamish Senior Center Inc 201309250560: Sept. 25; State, Of Washington (Dept Of), Boat Tech L L C
Withdrawal federal tax lien 201309170363: Sept. 17; 24107 E Greystone Lane, Woodway, Renneke, Troy D (+)
201309040332: Sept. 4; 18916 36th Drive, Bothell, Berg, Jodi
201309250200: Sept. 25; Bacon John W (+), 9911 198th St., SE Snohomish 201309250201: Sept. 25; Karabut, Yuriy V, 526 95th Place, Sw Everett 201309250202: Sept. 25; Karabut, Yuriy (+), 526 95th Place, Sw Everett 201309250203: Sept. 25; Steelcor Industries Inc, 6202 214th St., Sw Mountlake Terrace 201309250204: Sept. 25; Harrison, Kenneth G, 9622 234th St., Sw Edmonds 201309250205: Sept. 25; Hager, Karen I, 18621 Blueberry Lane, SE Unit B111 Monroe 201309250206: Sept. 25; Mukilteo Lodge L L C (+), 2720 Rucker Ave., Ste 101 Everett 201309250207: Sept. 25; Frostology L L C (+), H-102 Mill Creek 201309250208: Sept. 25; Gilbertson, James G, PO Box 33342 Seattle 201309250209: Sept. 25; Brown, Kathleen E, 4011 166th St., NE, Apt A Arlington
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MONTHLY SNOHOMISH COUNTY ECONOMIC DATA Building permits issued, unincorporated Snohomish County, residential and commercial
Local sales tax distributions, Snohomish County and incorporated cities
Consumer price index, King and Snohomish counties 226.12
Snohomish County economic data by month/ year
Pending sales, residential real estate
Closed sales, residential real estate
Unemployment rate, percent
Continued
Aerospace employment
Construction employment
Professional services employment
Jun-10
818
898
9.7
14,790
34,800
16,100
20,300
101
$3,900,288
Jul-10
870
727
9.6
13,551
35,100
16,500
20,600
88
$3,876,617
Aug-10
916
642
9.3
12,834
35,400
16,700
20,400
70
$4,508,362
Sep-10
895
615
9.4
11,930
36,000
16,500
20,800
89
$4,306,676
Oct-10
968
579
9.8
11,627
35,800
16,500
21,000
119
$4,184,474
Nov-10
854
572
9.8
12,498
36,300
15,800
20,900
87
$4,486,570
Dec-10
787
684
10.1
13,142
36,700
15,400
21,100
91
$4,038,376
Jan-11
938
533
9.8
14,391
37,000
14,300
20,200
106
$4,211,277
Feb-11
1,046
494
10.4
13,175
37,600
14,300
20,500
109
$5,374,920
Mar-11
1,375
785
10.2
13,200
38,000
14,300
20,700
124
$3,392,214
Apr-11
1,233
734
9.5
12,341
38,800
14,500
21,200
126
$3,415,252
May-11
1,315
820
9.2
11,974
39,300
14,700
21,200
101
$4,103,347
Jun-11
1,279
866
10.1
10,737
40,200
15,200
21,500
146
$4,202,089
Jul-11
1,207
851
10.1
10,388
41,100
15,700
21,800
85
$4,169,784
Aug-11
1,325
916
9.1
9,443
41,400
15,900
22,100
136
$4,591,484
Sep-11
1,161
837
9
8,938
42,100
15,800
22,100
115
$4,117,816
Oct-11
1,226
828
8.8
9,342
42,300
15,000
21,900
102
$4,165,352
Nov-11
1,041
854
8.7
9,989
43,100
15,000
21,700
111
$4,317,909
Dec-11
1,013
846
8
10,433
43,300
14,800
21,600
98
$4,007,300
Jan-12
1,150
593
8.7
12,829
43,500
14,100
21,800
91
$4,030,147
Feb-12
1,391
698
8.9
11,430
43,800
14,300
22,400
105
$5,348,753
Mar-12
1,665
828
8.4
10,937
44,100
14,400
22,400
144
$3,503,955
Apr-12
1,570
886
7.3
10,674
44,400
14,700
23,100
148
$3,761,069
May-12
1,579
1,000
7.8
9,578
44,700
15,100
23,300
139
$4,247,900
Jun-12
1,448
1,025
8.4
8,951
45,200
15,400
23,300
152
$4,064,415
Jul-12
1,400
1,029
8.4
9,114
45,800
16,100
23,300
151
$4,264,446
Aug-12
1,324
1,027
7.5
7,834
46,300
16,500
23,400
139
$4,485,421
Sep-12
1,206
880
7.1
7,865
46,900
16,300
23,600
121
$4,522,340
Oct-12
1,325
937
7
7,870
46,800
16,300
23,300
191
$4,577,850
Nov-12
1,114
806
6.8
8,445
47,500
16,100
23,000
100
$4,768,450
Dec-12
872
892
6.6
9,351
47,100
15,900
23,100
73
$4,378,797
Jan-13
1,154
713
7.1
9,962
46,800
15,600
22,600
108
$4,466,777
Feb-13
1,236
673
6.3
9,182
46,600
15,300
22,500
95
$5,680,845
Mar-13
1,576
932
5.7
9,060
46,400
15,400
22,500
145
$4,093,977
Apr-13
1,500
1,020
4.9
8,891
46,100
15,500
22,900
123
$3,970,313
May-13
1,487
1,131
4.7
8,093
45,500
15,800
22,700
195
$4,725,432
Jun-13
1,488
1,159
5.7
7,888
45,700
16,200
22,900
152
$4,316,634
Jul-13
1,470
1,141
5.6
7,787
45,900
18,000
24,000
$4,584,288
Aug-13
1,402
1,143
6.2
7,062
44,900
18,400
24,000
$4,921,104
Sep-13
1,150
1,032
N/A
7,180
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,573,194
Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13
227.65
227.25
226.89
229.48
231.31
233.25
233.81
235.92
234.81
235.74
237.93
239.54
240.21
241.36
237.99
239.90
240.82
242.82
242.77
NOVEMBER 2013
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ECONOMIC DATA Snohomish Snohomish County PUD County PUD retail Snohomish new service County economic Boeing electricity use in data by month/ Co. stock kilowatt hours connections (res., year price (res., comm., ind.) comm., ind.)
New vehicle
Average gas price (regular, unleaded) for Seattle-TacomaBremerton
Jun-10
$62.75
527,685,275
270
3,955
$2.94
Jul-10
$68.14
462,923,439
222
3,834
$2.98
Aug-10
$61.13
502,063,848
218
3,749
$3.07
Sep-10
$66.54
450,068,037
238
3,754
$2.94
Oct-10
$70.64
501,194,925
259
3,709
$3.01
Nov-10
$63.77
492,939,394
248
3,062
$3.08
Dec-10
$65.72
703,849,280
292
3,329
$3.15
Jan-11
$65.26
659,071,072
231
3,491
$3.23
Feb-11
$72.01
635,877,009
197
3,115
$3.34
Mar-11
$73.93
712,625,392
225
4,327
$3.70
Apr-11
$79.78
637,552,469
217
4,065
$3.92
May-11
$78.03
562,380,445
257
3,972
$3.99
Jun-11
$73.93
543,602,022
213
4,196
$3.86
Jul-11
$70.47
446,373,984
241
3,935
$3.78
Aug-11
$66.86
521,884,745
227
4,181
$3.75
Sep-11
$60.51
455,591,472
192
3,896
$3.86
Oct-11
$65.79
493,315,047
214
3,883
$3.80
Nov-11
$68.69
518,192,703
188
3,334
$3.67
Dec-11
$73.35
695,279,915
239
3,504
$3.44
Jan-12
$74.18
676,580,919
246
3,256
$3.44
Feb-12
$74.95
688,378,176
294
3,496
$3.57
Mar-12
$74.37
671,475,890
223
4,419
$4.00
Apr-12
$76.80
619,896,882
223
4,305
$4.08
May-12
$69.61
495,062,119
290
4,748
$4.16
Jun-12
$74.30
498,393,947
222
4,585
$4.00
Jul-12
$73.91
446,516,298
207
4,402
$3.57
Aug-12
$71.40
468,361,106
282
4,664
$3.81
Sep-12
$69.60
408,581,275
255
4,155
$4.01
Oct-12
$70.44
503,030,443
442
4,303
$3.96
Nov-12
$74.28
473,023,558
225
3,682
$3.47
Dec-12
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BUSINESS LICENSES Arlington 3 Dudes & A Truck: 19920 67th Ave. NE No. 40, Arlington, WA 98223-7879; nonclassified establishments A A A Cleaning: 330 S Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223-1533; janitor service Art Cons: 4027 168th St. NE No. B, Arlington, WA 98223-8429; nonclassified establishments Atkins Wellness & Recovery Services: 8026 Vista Drive, Arlington, WA 98223-4013; wellness programs By Jacqueline: 15811 11th Ave. NE, Arlington, WA 98223-8080; nonclassified establishments Cascade Legal Servers: PO Box 3000, Arlington, WA 98223-2901; legal services D D R Enterprise: 11129 Jordan Road, Arlington, WA 98223-6716; nonclassified establishments D S P Construction: 5404 246th St. NE, Arlington, WA 98223-9023; construction companies Elite Aerospace: PO Box 3277, Arlington, WA 982233277; consultants-business nec Elsie’s Cupboard: 18409 Champions Drive, Arlington, WA 98223-5076; nonclassified establishments It’s Mocha Time: 20219 44th Drive NE, Arlington, WA 98223-4722; coffee shops Katelyn’s Korner Antiques: 317 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223-1338; antiques-dealers M K Industries: 18902 42nd Drive NE, Arlington, WA 98223-1805; manufacturers Mary Ellen’s Select: 19829 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington, WA 98223-8237; nonclassified establishments O’Reilly Auto Parts: 16816 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington, WA 98223; 360-651-0002; automobile parts & suppliesretail-new Tammy Olson Consulting & Mktng: 6915 Noble Drive, Arlington, WA 98223-8900; consultants-business nec Unicorn Horn Instruction: 12001 169th Drive NE, Arlington, WA 98223-7128; nonclassified establishments White Branches: 17115 116th Place NE, Arlington, WA 98223-9479; nonclassified establishments
Everett 2 Mommas & A Mop: 3108 110th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208-7545; nonclassified establishments A & A Construction: 711 W. Casino Road No. 2b6, Everett, WA 98204-8117; construction companies A A Solutions: 1902 120th Place SE, Everett, WA 98208-8400; nonclassified establishments Akeewee Enterprises: 2331 Oakes Ave., Everett, WA 98201-3027; nonclassified establishments American Medical Response Natl: 2020 Lake Heights Drive, Everett, WA 98208-6011; 425-332-2493; ambulance service
Apex House Cleaning Services: 11025 33rd Drive SE, Everett, WA 98208-7524; house cleaning B S R Tractor Co: 3206 Pacific Ave., Everett, WA 98201-4558; tractor-dealers (whls) Berco Produce: 117 79th Place SE, Everett, WA 982036357; fruits & vegetables & produce-retail C A R E For Seniors: 1424 63rd St. SE No. B, Everett, WA 98203-4668; retirement communities & homes C L’s Services: 702 W. Casino Road No. N101, Everett, WA 98204-1676; services nec Carlos Cruz Photography: 12121 Admiralty Way No. I202, Everett, WA 98204-8086; photographers-commercial Cavalero Clay Creations: 5501 S 3rd Ave., Everett, WA 98203-4141; nonclassified establishments Clearview Roofing: 514 107th Place SW, Everett, WA 98204-3808; roofing contractors Cosmetology: 12404 E Gibson Road No. K204, Everett, WA 98204-8674; barbers Cubbyhole: 1001 E Marine View Drive No. D60, Everett, WA 98201-2172; nonclassified establishments D & D Painting: 1022 W. Casino Road No. C104, Everett, WA 98204-5027; painters Delaney Real Estate: PO Box 1842, Everett, WA 982061842; real estate Designs By Debbie Sue: 11005 16th Ave. SE No. 12a, Everett, WA 98208-4805; nonclassified establishments Devonshire Apartments: 2829 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA 98201-3456; apartments Dnel’s Bbq Catering: 13126 30th Ave. SE No. B, Everett, WA 98208-6100; barbecue restaurant Dr Green Thumb: 9308 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98204-7129; 425-212-9659; nonclassified establishments Eastlake Community Church: 9506 7th Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208-3707; 425355-5544; churches Family Fusion: 121 105th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208-3925; nonclassified establishments Flylife USA: 1407 49th Place SW, Everett, WA 98203-1679; nonclassified establishments Freelance Development: 2215 Oklahoma Ave., Everett, WA 98201-1737; nonclassified establishments Garcia Enterprises: 17 W. Casino Road No. E7, Everett, WA 98204-7612; nonclassified establishments Garden Design Express: 13629 57th Drive SE, Everett, WA 98208-9487; landscape designers Guadalupe’s Clean Services: 1707 Merrill Creek Pkwy No. 515, Everett, WA 982037109; services nec Highgrove Apartment Homes: 12433 Admiralty Way No. S, Everett, WA 98204-8034; 425-423-0519; apartments J B J Decoration & Rental: 8914 Emerson Place, Everett,
WA 98208-1948; nonclassified establishments J L Mfg: 2300 Merrill Creek Pkwy, Everett, WA 98203-5855; 425-349-2164; manufacturers K & J Construction: 1404 129th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204-7578; construction companies Kopy’s Janitorial: 824 W. Casino Road No. I73, Everett, WA 98204-1686; janitor service Libyan Amercan Trade L N A: 15103 47th Drive SE, Everett, WA 98208-8829; nonclassified establishments M A V Beauty: 1313 56th St. SW, Everett, WA 98203-5919; nonclassified establishments Magic Lumber: 823 Center Road No. A, Everett, WA 98204-4823; lumber-retail Master Framing: 702 W. Casino Road No. F103, Everett, WA 98204-1670; nonclassified establishments Melissa’s School-Musikgarten: 5519 S 3rd Ave. No. A, Everett, WA 98203-4141; schools Melly’s Antgitos Express: 9817 25th Drive SE, Everett, WA 98208-2918; nonclassified establishments Miller’s Maintenance: 5807 Lowell Road, Everett, WA 98203-3815; maintenance contractors Murphree Flooring: 5316 S 4th Ave., Everett, WA 982034124; floor laying refinishing & resurfacing Nellenas Community-Family Services: 8530 5th Ave. W. No. C101, Everett, WA 982047667; community services Open Valve Technologies: 517 E Casino Road, Everett, WA 98208-1847; 425-3225364; valves-wholesale P G B LLC: 1402 SE Everett Mall Way No. 3, Everett, WA 98208-2857; 425-347-7622; nonclassified establishments Papas Mexican Grill: 1909 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA 98201-3177; 425-249-2812; restaurants People Systems: 8015 Broadway, Everett, WA 982036876; 425-322-4596; nonclassified establishments Peoples Bank: 2733 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201-3510; 425-257-4470; banks Pro Language Services: 11112 Paine Field Way, Everett, WA 98204-3710; language schools Pro Shine Cleaning Services: 116 119th St. SE No. A, Everett, WA 98208-4956; janitor service Procoat LLC: 320 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201-1030; 425-252-0070; nonclassified establishments Prospect Mortgage: 2915 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA 98201-3821; 425-252-7564; real estate loans Rain Or Shyne: 12403 4th Ave. W. No. 1103, Everett, WA 98204-5714; nonclassified establishments Ries Inc: 9425 27th Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208-3610; nonclassified establishments Rocker Window Cleaning: 3302 108th Place SE, Everett, WA 98208-7513; window cleaning
Sanchez Landscaping Co: 702 W. Casino Road No. H204, Everett, WA 982041673; landscape contractors Schwartz Construction: 21 Meadow Place SE, Everett, WA 98208; construction companies Seattle Production Support: 4916 124th Place SE, Everett, WA 98208-9693; nonclassified establishments Serenity Birth Services: 1325 Bruskrud Road No. 8, Everett, WA 98208-4107; services nec Shereyl’s Housekeeping: 505 Wood Place No. 1311, Everett, WA 98203-2647; house cleaning Shiel’s Deals: 1411 11th St, Everett, WA 98201-1501; nonclassified establishments Sign Services & More: 1430 W. Casino Road, Everett, WA 98204-7963; signs (mfrs) Sole Perfection Shoes: 12003 SE Everett Mall Way No. R, Everett, WA 98208; shoes-retail Sondra’s Voice: 11625 49th Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208-9194; nonclassified establishments Sugar Free Distribution: 2503 Euclid Ave. No. C, Everett, WA 98203-4854; distribution services Sunny Landscaping: 10a 112th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208-5001; landscape contractors Synergy Cleaning: 8911 4th Place SE, Everett, WA 98208-1917; janitor service Telecell Seattle: 507 W. Casino Road, Everett, WA 98204-1606; 425-789-1697; cellular telephones (services) Trefoil Cellars: 1527 Rainier Ave., Everett, WA 98201-1743; nonclassified establishments Violet’s Garden Boutique: 3727 113th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208-7735; boutique items-retail Walter Werks: 3412 Tulalip Ave., Everett, WA 98201-4158; nonclassified establishments Washington Auto Repair: 2929 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA 98201-3929; 425-252-9997; automobile repairing & service
Gold Bar Bryan Pinelli Trucking: PO Box 491, Gold Bar, WA 982510491; trucking Garcia Landscaping: 200 10th St. No. 13, Gold Bar, WA 98251; landscape contractors Scrap Metal Recycling & Deaf: 63614 NE 194th Place, Gold Bar, WA 98251-9493; 425-320-4574; recycling centers (whls) Simple Moves Ergonomics: PO Box 40, Gold Bar, WA 98251-0040; ergonomics
Granite Falls A 1 Striping & Sealcoating: PO Box 1954, Granite Falls, WA 98252-1954; asphalt & asphalt products Dodie’s Designs: PO Box 294, Granite Falls, WA 98252-0294; nonclassified establishments N W K 9 & Pet Services: PO Box 895, Granite Falls, WA 98252-0895; pet services
Rick’s Rust & Rot Restoration: 9101 147th Ave. NE No. Main, Granite Falls, WA 98252-8201; nonclassified establishments Timberrr Tree Services: 3532 233rd Ave. NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252-9345; tree service With Every Good Wish: PO Box 797, Granite Falls, WA 98252-0797; nonclassified establishments
Lake Stevens Advanced Carpentry: 2428 82nd Drive NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-6464; carpenters Affordable Washington Backflow: 2418 99th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 982589595; 425-374-2874; plumbing contractors All Kinds Of Cleaning Services: 2410 84th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 982586458; janitor service Classic Home-Floor Renovations: 1316 91st Ave. SE No. 28, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-3735; remodeling & repairing bldg contractors Combitocare: 7332 15th Place SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-7348; nonclassified establishments Contraversial Apps: 11406 21st Place NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-9558; nonclassified establishments Danielle’s Services: 11928 27th St. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-5158; services nec E Party Ideas: 12003 26th St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-9596; nonclassified establishments Fast Track: 411 102nd Drive SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-1938; nonclassified establishments Havens Rock N Art: 3002 120th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-8411; nonclassified establishments Integrated Voiting: 7304 10th St. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-3684; 425-322-5575; nonclassified establishments Joy A Burke Copywriting Services: 2302 115th Ave. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 982585159; business services nec Lake Stevens Nails & Spa: 1909 Main St, Lake Stevens, WA 98258; 425-397-2700; manicuring Lasting Impressions Preschool: 2305 119th Ave. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 982587315; schools-nursery & kindergarten academic Little Butterflies Daycare: 2116 127th Drive NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-9780; child care service Mountain Loop Cross Fit: 3304 Old Hartford Road, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-8699; 425377-8069; health clubs studios & gymnasiums Pamela Aker Design: 2711 121st Ct NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-9122; nonclassified establishments Peralez Interpreting Services: 10009 3rd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-1658; translators & interpreters Pina Colada Drink: 8406 19th St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-6409; bars Prestige Cleaning Northwest: 3104 115th Drive NE,
Lake Stevens, WA 982588100; janitor service Simple Beauty: 2704 106th Drive NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-8489; nonclassified establishments Snohomish Bakery Creations: 1413 80th Ave. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 982587325; bakers-retail Sparkle Cleaning: 3025 95th Drive SE No. 2, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-5626; janitor service Tcby: 725 State Route 9 NE, Lake Stevens, WA 982581928; 425-374-7632; ice cream parlors Wolfpack Mountain Wear: 2405 121st Drive NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-9598; nonclassified establishments
Lynnwood Alderwood Smiles Dentistry: 19620 Highway 99 No. 105, Lynnwood, WA 980365565; 425-670-1144; dentists Bantaba Restaurant: 19417 36th Ave. W. No. B, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5743; restaurants Bright Star Care Giving Services: 4320 196th St. SW No. B, Lynnwood, WA 980366754; health services Communicate First: 19401 40th Ave. W. No. 310, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5600; nonclassified establishments Crosspoint Dental Ctr: 19108 33rd Ave. W. No. A, Lynnwood, WA 98036-4728; 425-361-2856; dentists Duyen K Le Sewing: 19618 68th Ave. W. No. 129, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5960; sewing contractors (mfrs) D’v A Beauty: 19303 36th Ave. W. No. 6, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5777; nonclassified establishments Ecrafts & More: 2510 193rd St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036-4897; nonclassified establishments Efficient Limo Services: PO Box 3305, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3305; limousine service Esco Lighting Services: 17515 53rd Place W., Lynnwood, WA 98037-3089; lighting fixtures-retail Farwest Taxi: 4918 194th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 980365448; taxicabs & transportation service Green King Inc: 19727 68th Ave. W. No. C205, Lynnwood, WA 98036-4583; nonclassified establishments J B Business Group: 1420 218th Place SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036-9026; business services nec J Crew: 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037-4718; 425-670-2017; clothing-retail Joel Moreno Cleaning: 1919 196th St. SW No. 51, Lynnwood, WA 98036-7070; janitor service K C Maning Publishing: PO Box 481, Lynnwood, WA 98046-0481; publishers (mfrs) Krause Laminate: 2125 196th St. SW No. 116, Lynnwood, WA 98036-7033; laminations-plastic paper etc Limo Express: PO Box 3453, Lynnwood, WA 980463453; limousine service Lodge At Quail Park: 4015
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BUSINESS LICENSES 164th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087-6906; 425-245-8564; resorts Lululemon Athletica: 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037-4718; 425-640-9246; nonclassified establishments Lynnwood Endodontics: 4410 194th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5598; dentists Maids Housekeeping LLC: 2626 201st St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036-6933; maid & butler service Mammography Reporting Syst Inc: 19000 33rd Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA 98036-4751; 425-563-1700; diagnostic imaging centers Martha Lake Physical Therapy: 16406 7th Place W., Lynnwood, WA 980378100; 425-245-8547; physical therapists Maru Trucking: 16719 55th Place W., Lynnwood, WA 98037-3097; trucking Paw Peep: 17912 12th Place W., Lynnwood, WA 98037-8247; nonclassified establishments Peter Hong Allstate Insurance: 4400 168th St. SW No. 202, Lynnwood, WA 980373154; insurance Peycheffoto: 5820 178th Place SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037-3520; photographerscommercial Quality Yard Care: 19720 69th Place W., Lynnwood, WA 98036-5833; lawn & grounds maintenance R R Interpreting Services: 6431 189th Place SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036-4147; translators & interpreters Rainbow Stoneworks: 20615 36th Place W., Lynnwood, WA 98036-9365; stone-retail Slavas Express: 20826 31st Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA 98036-8001; nonclassified establishments Speaker Doctor: 1808 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036-4846; nonclassified establishments Spiked Holdings: 3925 196th St. SW No. C, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5798; 425670-2777; holding companies (non-bank) Unibank: 19315 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 980365251; 425-670-2688; banks USA Concrete: 16605 6th Ave. W. No. D104, Lynnwood, WA 98037-8828; concrete contractors Zen Salon: 3609 164th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 980877017; 425-678-0100; beauty salons
Marysville Angeliah’s Adult Family Home: 8205 77th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98270-7871; homes-adult Avi’s Plumbing: 3902 71st Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98270-9585; plumbing contractors B’s Ice Cream: 1901 Liberty Lane, Marysville, WA 982704336; ice cream parlors Cador Technical Services: 5332 102nd St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270-2076; services nec Calvin’s Lawn Care: PO Box 55, Marysville, WA
98270-0055; lawn & grounds maintenance Contractor: 6515 66th Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98270-5316; contractors Fiji Deli Inc: 3719 88th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270-7228; 360-925-6311; delicatessens Hair By Dana: 7005 66th Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98270-5350; beauty salons Imaging Solutions: 1242 State Ave. No. I-173, Marysville, WA 98270-3672; nonclassified establishments Iron Atom Metal Works: 7703 51st Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98270-3809; miscellaneous retail stores nec J D C Paracord: 5304 64th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA
sified establishments Saj: 5328 138th Place NE, Marysville, WA 98271-6651; nonclassified establishments Subway: 8713 64th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270-7704; 360-653-1714; restaurants Tilt Happy: 1257 Beach Ave., Marysville, WA 98270-3619; nonclassified establishments Trailer Boss Of Seattle: 15314 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville, WA 98271-7872; 360-925-6741; nonclassified establishments Western Masonry Inc: 16315 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville, WA 98271-5904; 360-659-0100; masonry contractors
Titanium Industries: 16000 Bothell Everett Highway, Mill Creek, WA 98012-1742; manufacturers
Monroe Character Pieces: 108 Main St, Monroe, WA 98272; nonclassified establishments Gyro & Falafel: 320 E Fremont St. No. A101, Monroe, WA 98272-2359; restaurants J L Fix It All: 16006 Cascade Ln SE, Monroe, WA 98272-2672; handyman services Monroe Materials: 620 North St, Monroe, WA 982721310; general merchandiseretail Novedades Ashley: 16018
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Mill Creek Edanss Consulting: 16327 33rd Ave. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012-8345; consultantsbusiness nec Gigi’s Closet: PO Box 14717, Mill Creek, WA 98082-2717; nonclassified establishments Memories Made By Jody M: PO Box 13884, Mill Creek, WA 98082-1884; nonclassified establishments R C Green Grass: 13508 14th Drive SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012-5304; lawn & grounds maintenance T Glass Jewelry: 924 148th Ln SE, Mill Creek, WA 980129011; jewelers-retail
179th Ave. SE, Monroe, WA 98272-2004; novelties-retail Pro Appliance: 223 S Madison St, Monroe, WA 982722265; appliances-householdmajor-dealers Superior Marine Services: PO Box 233, Monroe, WA 98272-0233; towing-marine T J M Repair: PO Box 663, Monroe, WA 98272-0663; repair shops & related services nec T L Erickson Consulting Services: 24006 High Bridge Road, Monroe, WA 982729458; consultants-business nec Woods Creek Plumbing: 11529 227th Ave. SE, Monroe, WA 98272-7774; plumbing contractors
Mukilteo Chef Cuffs: 7716b Island View Ct, Mukilteo, WA 982752603; personal chefs Eric Haas MD: 8437 Naketa Lane, Mukilteo, WA 982752925; physicians & surgeons Flying Frog Productions: 4440 Chennault Beach Road, Mukilteo, WA 98275-5012; 425-610-4166; nonclassified establishments For Kitty’s Sake: 4893 76th St. SW No. E1002, Mukilteo, WA 98275-2767; nonclassified establishments Guardian Martial Arts: 11108 Chennault Beach Road, Mukilteo, WA 98275-4903; martial arts instruction Laam Export: 5600 108th Place SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275-4654; exporters (whls) Productivity Junkies: 12303 Harbour Pointe Blvd No. Y2, Mukilteo, WA 98275-5202; nonclassified establishments Skin Deep Esthetics: 828 2nd St, Mukilteo, WA 982751610; estheticians Sushi Niwa: 8221 53rd Ave. W. No. 51, Mukilteo, WA 98275-2686; restaurants
Silvana Deep Six Diesel Performance: PO Box 81, Silvana, WA 98287-0081; nonclassified establishments
Snohomish Acquest Northwest: 9527 150th St. SE, Snohomish, WA 98296-7046; nonclassified establishments Anytime Fitness: 2603 Bickford Ave., Snohomish, WA 98290-1735; 425-3743756; health clubs studios & gymnasiums Aqua Luna Fish Publishing: 1025 10th St, Snohomish, WA 98290-2023; publishers (mfrs) Cold Creek Farm: 20018 113th St. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290-7227; farms Content Lock Pro: 20624 74th Drive SE, Snohomish, WA 98296-5177; locks & locksmiths Crossroad Signs: 8509 168th St. SE, Snohomish, WA 98296-8043; 360-668-7368; signs (mfrs) Crystal Clear Cleaning Services: 20228 109th St. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290-3644; janitor service Fiber Fetish Designs: 21726 Echo Lake Road, Snohomish, WA 98296-3958; nonclassified establishments G T Services: 168 Pine Ave., Snohomish, WA 982903052; services nec Hoot Owl Lockets: 9609 185th Drive SE, Snohomish, WA 98290-6389; nonclassified establishments Iron Goat Bbq: 712 169th Ave. NE, Snohomish, WA 98290-9675; barbecue restaurant James Houle Insurance: 1002 10th St, Snohomish, WA 98290-8300; insurance Julia’s Pro Cleaning Services: 5015 91st Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290; janitor service
Maid 2 Shine: 5402 Wonderland Road, Snohomish, WA 98290-8578; maid & butler service Northwest Court Consultants: 13516 Broadway Ave., Snohomish, WA 98296-8201; consultants-business nec Pioneer Pressure: 410 Ludwig Road, Snohomish, WA 98290-2300; nonclassified establishments Seattle Cedar Supply: 8811 36th St. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290-9239; 425-2129299; lumber-retail Strnard Industries: 17821 Trombley Road, Snohomish, WA 98290-6331; manufacturers Suds Window Washing: 20304 99th Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98296-5137; window cleaning Veterans Of Foreign Wars: 1410 7th St, Snohomish, WA 98290-2349; 360-5639141; veterans’ & military organizations
Stanwood Beggin Best Friends Pet Sitting: 31413 English Grade Road, Stanwood, WA 982925405; pet boarding sitting & kennels Grisham Math Consulting: 27810 73rd Drive NW, Stanwood, WA 98292-4716; tutoring Kalenderian Construction: 26104 77th Ave. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292-5108; construction companies Lila: 16504 W. Lake Goodwin Road, Stanwood, WA 98292-6956; nonclassified establishments Mindful Changes Hypnotherapy: 27500 102nd Ave. NW No. 2, Stanwood, WA 98292-8092; hypnotists Penitent Brewing: 18732 64th Ave. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292-3702; brewers (mfrs) Striplin Secretarial Services: 7031 281st Place NW, Stanwood, WA 98292-4506; paging & answering service True Nature: 4224 Village Road, Stanwood, WA 98292-9812; nonclassified establishments Williamson Guns: 18912 94th Drive NW, Stanwood, WA 98292-9141; guns & gunsmiths
Sultan Sukhothai Imports: PO Box 1242, Sultan, WA 982941242; importers (whls)
Tulalip Cascade Marine Mfg: 12519 1st Ave. NW, Tulalip, WA 98271-7075; manufacturers M & S Construction: 8825 34th Ave. NE, Tulalip, WA 98271-8085; construction companies Mary’s Nursing Delegation Services: 7917 135th Place NW, Tulalip, WA 98271-6001; nurses & nurses’ registries William Smith Asphalt Paving: 8825 34th Ave. NE No. L-234, Tulalip, WA 982718085; paving contractors
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