Jun 06, 1995

Olsen-Bieberstein Communications Inc.

Greg Olsen and Lori Bieberstein have announced the creation of Olsen-Bieberstein Communications Inc., a Seattle agency specializing in advertising and public relations services, design and production of special events, and trade show and convention management. Since 1986, the firm has operated under two different names: Gregory B. Olsen & Associates and Olsen Communications. Along with the name change and incorporation of the business, Bieberstein was named vice president of the firm.

MWW/Savitt

Seattle-based public relations firm MWW/Savitt has hired Suzi Hedrick as account executive. Hedrick has 14 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism, most recently as a producer at KOMO-TV, Seattle's ABC affiliate. She has won a regional Emmy award for writing and was a national Emmy finalist for her work at PBS on plastics pollution.

VIRGINIA V Foundation

The non-profit Steamer VIRGINIA V Foundation has announced a capital campaign to raise nearly $2.1 million to complete the restoration and preservation of the VIRGINIA V. The proposed work will enable the boat to sail for the next quarter of a century. The foundation is seeking supports and sponsorship from the general public and local businesses as well as from an increase of its membership and volunteer pool. Of the thousands of steamboats that carried freight and passengers throughout United States coastal communities, the VIRGINIA V is one of only two authentic, operating, wooden, passenger steamships that remains. It is also the last of the legendary Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet. The ship was declared a Seattle Landmark in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark in 1992.

Puget Sound Safety Summit

June 7 marks the next meeting of the Puget Sound Safety Summit. The topic for this month's program is Practical Applications in Fall Protection. A slide show from the St. Paul Insurance Company's Tie or Die program will be featured. Also, many safety directors who deal with fall protection on a daily basis will be on hand to answer questions. Finally, hands-on training will be available from vendors such as DBI and Miller. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Aerospace Machinist's Industrial District Lodge No. 751 (Conference Room C, 9125 15th Place S., Seattle; 763-1300).

Construction management

The University of Washington is holding a free June 9 information meeting about its evening master's program in construction management. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. in Room 322 of Gould Hall, on the university's campus. The program is designed to meet the construction industry's need for professionals with advanced technical, management and applied research skills. Working professionals and others with bachelor's degrees in building construction, construction management, civil engineering and architecture may apply for the program. Individuals with construction industry experience and related degrees such as law, business administration and other engineering disciplines will also be considered for admission. Applications for September 1995 admission are being accepted on a space-available basis through July 15. For program information and an application packet, call the university's Evening Degree Program at (206) 543-6160 or (800) 543-2320.

PCA symposium

The Portland Cement Association is teaming up with the National Science Foundation and its Center for Science and Technology of Advanced Cement Based Materials to present a symposium for college faculty. The Third Annual Symposium on Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering and Field Aspects of Concrete is scheduled for July 9-12 at the University of Cincinnati. The goal of the program is to promote teaching civil engineering students the latest material about concrete and cement materials. Educators and industry representatives will introduce current research, effective teaching tools, computer modeling, and laboratory demonstrations to college faculty members. For further information about the conference, contact Richard Garza, Outreach Coordinator, ACBM Center, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Room A130, Evanston, IL 60208-4440; phone (708) 491-8925; fax (708) 467-1078; e-mail richardg@nwu.edu.

Overview of King County permit process

The King County Department of Development and Environmental Services is presenting a June 22 class focusing on the single family residential permit process. The course presents an overview of the permit process for unincorporated areas of King County. Participants will learn about the permit process, requirements for permits, what activities require permits, the costs, and the time-frames for permit processing. Participants will also learn about the environmental regulations and how they affect the permit process. The class will be held in Bellevue from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 3600 136th Place S.E., in the Fourth Floor Conference Room. Cost is $30. For further information, contact the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties at (206) 451-7920.

CREW-Northwest

Commercial Real Estate Women-Northwest is featuring Constance Proctor and Mark Reddington at its June 14 luncheon at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Proctor is a partner with Alston, Courtnage, MacAulay and Proctor, and a member of the Seattle Concert Hall Design Review Committee. She will discuss the lease issues surrounding the new concert hall and how the "deal" was structured with the city of Seattle. Reddington is a partner with Loschky, Marquardt and Nesholm, the project designer for the concert hall. He will share some history behind the project, design concept, and evolution of the current design. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. and lunch follows at noon.