Jun 21, 2005

The ClearView Group

The financial and estate planning firm The ClearView Group has moved. The new address at Liberty Park in Issaquah is 371 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Suite 310, Issaquah WA 98027. For more information see www.clearviewgroup.com or call (866) 557-1031.

Pacific Crest Savings Bank

Lynnwood-based Pacific Crest Savings Bank has opened a home loan center in Mount Vernon at 1615 Buck Way. Pete Edgecomb will oversee three loan officers and two support staff. Edgecomb worked for Pacific Crest when its name was Phoenix Savings Bank. He opened a CTX Mortgage office in Mount Vernon.

Equine Rescue Association

The Tulalip-based nonprofit Equine Rescue Association is calling for volunteers and financial contributions. The group takes care of elderly and abused horses, and runs program that teach people to care for and ride horses. Volunteers are needed to help with chores, bookkeeping and fundraising. For information, call Jamie Hubbard at (425) 493-8309 or (206) 361-2317, or e-mail jamieh@dillonworks.com. Also see http://www.equinerescueassociation.com.

Russell Investment Group

Tacoma's Russell Investment Group appointed David Rothenberg director of business growth and development. Rothenberg will provide strategic direction and work on helping clients get better net investment returns. He was U.S. head of Nomura Securities International. Russell provides investment products and services in 39 countries.

Jun 16, 2005

The Frause Group

Chaitin

Seattle-based public relations firm The Frause Group named Josh Chaitin as an account supervisor. Chaitin was a supervisor for King County's local hazardous waste management program and will now work with clients to promote environmentally sustainable practices. He was also a senior associate with Communication Resources Northwest, a management consulting firm.

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce named Beth Wojick executive vice president. She has been president and chief executive officer of Seafair for eight years, and will lead the summer festival while Seafair searches for her successor.

At the chamber of commerce, she'll supervise event management professionals, lead marketing and work on business development. The group has 2,500 member businesses and organizations.

Waterways Cruises

Seattle-based Waterways Cruises has expanded its operations to include a 6,000 square-foot shoreside venue at the north end of Lake Union between Gas Works Park and Ivar's Salmon House. This venue, known as The Lakeside, has been renovated to accommodate banquets and other events. For more information, call (206) 223-2060.

Bustos Media

Sacramento, Calif.-based Bustos Media recently acquired the Seattle-area radio station KAYO. The $20 million acquisition was made from Puget Sound Broadcasting. Kalil and Co. brokered the deal for the seller.

Bustos Media is a Spanish-language radio consolidator that has acquired 22 radio stations within 19 months in Modesto/Stockton, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, Yakima, Tri-Cities, Boise and Salt Lake City.