Executive Women's Golf Association

The Executive Women's Golf Association 2004 officers are Dee Sweeney, president; Mary E. Allan, vice president; Connie Spooner, secretary; and Janet Young, treasurer. EWGA Seattle offers weekly leagues, clinics, seminars, weekend outings and tournaments. It has 350 members.

State Collection Agency Board

The state of Washington Collection Agency Board is seeking a public representative to serve on the board until Dec. 31, 2007. The board is appointed by the governor to conduct disciplinary hearings and administer state law. Compensation is $50 per working day and travel expenses. For information, contact Harumi Tucker Tolbert, collection agency program manager at (360) 664-1389.

Williams, Kastner & Gibbs

Seattle-based law firm Williams, Kastner & Gibbs announced that 11 attorneys from the law firm of Duden Neiman have joined WK&G's Portland office. Duden Neiman specializes in civil litigation practice. The agreement brings WK&G to more than 90 lawyers, with offices in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. Duden Neiman's legal team will consolidate with WK&G in a downtown Portland office.

First Tee

Jane W. Snyder is the new executive director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle, a World Golf Foundation outreach program for youth ages 8 to 18. First Tee teaches golf and life skills. Snyder will manage fiscal and program operations as well as oversee fundraising and development. She succeeds Cathy Wagner, who was promoted to west region manager. Since 1997, First Tee has opened 148 golf learning facilities and has introduced the game of golf to more than 300,000 young people.

Mar 02, 2004

Bellevue Entrepreneur Center

Bellevue Entrepreneur Center is seeking applications from small Eastside businesses to receive free marketing and management consulting. Businesses will work with consulting teams of faculty, students and industry advisors from the University of Washington-Bothell, Bellevue Community College and City University. For information, contact the Bellevue Entrepreneur Center at http://www.wsbdc<@>bcc.ctc.edu or call (425) 564-2888.

Parker, Smith & Feek

Parker, Smith & Feek, an insurance brokerage, appointed John B. Frazier as a vice president for estate and business planning. The company provides insurance, risk management and surety bonds for businesses on the West Coast.

Pierce County

Pierce County is offering grants totaling $300,000 to individuals, agencies and organizations to promote tourism next year. The deadline is March 26. Proposals will be reviewed by Pierce County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Eligible proposals include: developing strategies to expand tourism, operating tourism agencies or putting on festivals and events. For applications, contact Pierce County Department of Community Services, 8815 S. Tacoma Way, Suite 202, or visit http://www.piercecountywa.org/cdev.

Three-Five Systems

Three-Five Systems has hired employees and acquired the customer base of Integrex, a Bothell-based electronics manufacturing services company. Integrex provided turnkey manufacturing services, including design, new product introduction, printed circuit board assembly and system integration. TFS previously acquired ETMA, a Redmond company, and will transfer existing programs from Bothell to its own facility in Redmond. Integrex's investors included Benaroya Capital, Fluke Venture Partners and Sunrise Capital. TFS forecasts 2004 revenue at $185 million.