Jul 30, 1996

The Traver Company

David Cox has joined The Traver Company, a Seattle design firm, as a graphic designer. Jennifer Covington has joined the firm as an administrative assistant.

Special workshops at Spectrum '96

SEATTLE -- Spectrum '96, the biennial meeting on nuclear and hazardous waste management, will take place at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle Aug. 18-23. Many workshops and special events are planned, including a panel discussion on "Educating Future Environmental Management Professionals" from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel. Panel members will include: John Stanford, superintendent of Seattle Public Schools; Chuck Clarke, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency's Region 10; Dr. Sam Smith, president of Washington State University; Bob Hughes of Bechtel; and Dr. Richard McCormick, president of the University of Washington (invited). Other highlights of Spectrum '96 include a workshop on how to do international environmental business from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, and a workshop on strategic environmental management from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. The theme of Spectrum '96 is "Accomplishments, Progress and Results" in the realm of radioactive and hazardous waste management and environmental remediation. The conference is designed to promote increased regional, national and international understanding of the U.S. Department of Energy's cleanup needs and business opportunities. More than 1,500 people are expected to attend the conference and learn about new environmental management approaches and technologies. More than 500 papers will be presented by environmental scientists, engineers, managers and policy makers. The conference will focus on Hanford, the USDOE's most contaminated site. Technical tours of Hanford will provide opportunities to see waste cleanup activities and advanced technology development in action. A limited number of seats are available for an all-day bus tour from Seattle to Hanford. This is the sixth biennial conference of its kind co-sponsored by the American Nuclear Society and USDOE. The panel discussion and the workshops cost $50 to attend. To register, call Chris Midgett at (509) 372-9522. For more information on these events, call Ann Lesperance at (206) 528-3223. For overall conference information, call Susan Bauer at (509) 375-2561 or Barry Moravek at (509) 372-1712, or access the Spectrum '96 World Wide Web site.

Brownfields redevelopment seminar

SEATTLE -- A seminar on "Brownfields Redevelopment in Washington" will take place Aug. 15 and 16 in the Seattle Center's Olympic Room. Speakers will examine the legal requirements and practical strategies for redeveloping contaminated industrial property and explain new tools which can reduce liability risks. The event is designed for lawyers, developers, owners, consultants and government officials. Program co-chairs are Bradley Marten, a partner in Marten & Brown, and Thomas A. Newlon, senior port counsel for the Port of Seattle. The seminar will include tips on making deals work, taking clients through the process, financing and selecting cost-effective treatments. Risk assessments, insurance coverage and case studies of brownfields projects also will be discussed. Cost is $495 per person with special rates for government and registrants from the same firm or agency. For information, call Law Seminars International at (206) 621-1938 or 1-800-854-8009.

Pentec Environmental

EDMONDS -- Lizzie Zemke has joined Pentec Environmental, an Edmonds-based environmental consulting firm, as project wetland scientist. She has eight years experience developing mitigation and restoration plans to compensate for urban, forestry and mining impacts on wetlands and upland environments. Maggie Glowacki was promoted to project fisheries biologist. She has four years experience doing fish studies for timber companies, the mining industry and government agencies.

Jul 29, 1996

Northwest Venture Group

The Northwest Venture Group will host a Venture Breakfast on August 16 at 6:30 am. Rob Lewis, engineer, inventor, and investment broker, will lecture on "How to Turn Inventions Into Successful Commercial Products." For more information or to make a reservation call (206) 746-1973.

Jul 26, 1996

MAME award deadline today

Mary Jane Lundsgaard, 1996 MAME chairperson, announced the deadline for entries for the MAME awards is today. The MAME (Major Achievement in Market Excellence) awards program, to be held Sept. 21, in now in its 13th year. Its purpose is to honor the important contributions of builders, architects, land planners, interior merchandisers, suppliers, technical tradespeople, advertising and other facets of the homebuilding industry. Tickets are available now by calling the Master Builders Association at (206) 451-7920. Entries are due at the offices of the Master Builders Association located at 2155 112th Ave NE, Ste 100, Bellevue.

Jul 25, 1996

MWW/Savitt

MWW/Savitt has added Edward Lee as designer/graphic artist to the firm's creative services division. MWW/Savitt, located in downtown Seattle, provides high-impact media relations, strategic communications, product introductions, corporate positioning, government and community relations, advertising, web site and graphic design. The firm's parent company, MWW/Savitt Communications, Inc., is headquartered in East Rutherford, NJ.

Graphic Associates

Bellevue-based Graphic Associates, has hired Kurt Nedermeier as a graphic designer. His responsibilities will include project management, name development, concept generation, and design and illustration. Graphic Associates is a full-service design firm that provides brand development and effective marketing communications for businesses.