Oct 14, 1996

WOSCA Shippers Cooperative

Molly Wolfe has joined WOSCA Shippers Cooperative, Seattle, as a national account representative. She will concentrate services on specific commodities, including food and lumber. WOSCA Shippers Cooperative serves over 2,000 large and small shippers who are partners and customers in the cooperative.

ProVideo Productions

Amber AJT Smith has been promoted to post-production manager for ProVideo Productions located in Seattle. ProVideo Productions produces video programs ranging from one-camera documentation and depositions in the legal field to major training and sales videos and broadcast level productions.

EvansGroup

The EvansGroup has won many new accounts. Two new technology accounts have been acquired and will be handled by EvansGroup Technology and EvansGroup Public Relations. One is with Innova, a manufacturer of microwave technology, and the other is with Cellular Technical Services, a wireless telecommunications company. The agency will handle public relations and technobranding for both companies. The EvansGroup Public Relations' Environmental division won assignments from Seattle City Light to promote Public Power Week, and OMI/Mortensen. EvansGroup Public Relations' Products Promotion division renewed its contract with Wholesome & Hearty Foods, the makers of the Gardenburger.

Senior Services of Seattle-King County

Senior Services' Volunteer Transportation Program needs volunteer drivers to transport low-income, frail elderly living in all areas of King County to their medical appointments Monday through Friday. Volunteers use their own vehicles and choose the days, times and areas they wish to drive. Drivers are reimbursed for mileage and parking expenses, and receive supplemental liability insurance. Contact Cindy Zwart at 448-5740, 800-282-5815 or 448-5025 (TDD) for more information.

Washington Association of County Officials

The Washington Association of County Officials (WACO) has elected the following members to serve on its board. M. Janice Michels, president-elect, director and superior court clerk of the King County Department of Judicial Administration; Ray Ryan, president, Cowlitz County Assessor; Bev Allenbaugh, vice president, Kittitas County Auditor; H. Steward Menefee, secretary-treasurer, Grays Harbor County Prosecuting Attorney. WACO's membership includes the county assessor, auditors, clerks, coroners, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs and treasurers in each of Washington's 39 counties.

Bed and Breakfast Association of Seattle

The Bed and Breakfast Association of Seattle has elected officers for the 1996-97 calendar year. Carol Norton owner of the Prince of Wales Bed and Breakfast on Capitol Hill will serve as president. Susan Williams, vice-president, B.D. Williams House, Queen Anne; Ken Hayes, treasurer, Hill House, Capitol Hill; Karen Carbonneau, secretary, Chelsea Station on the Park, Fremont. The Bed and Breakfast Association of Seattle is comprised of 15 member inns located throughout the city. The Association operates a Bed & Breakfast hotline, 547-1020, which provides up-to-date information on availability at each member inn in Seattle. More information on each inn is available on the internet at http://uspan.com/sbba.

Seattle School District

Mark Green has been appointed as the new general counsel for the Seattle School District. Green is a senior counsel in the State Attorney General's Office. He will begin his new duties on October 23.

Oct 11, 1996

EvansGroup

EvansGroup Public Relations won 17 out of 69 awards at the recently held International Association of Business Communicators' (IABC) Northwest Classics ceremony. Seven of the honors where Awards of Excellence, the highest in each category. EvansGroup Technology also won three awards. Suzanne Hartman and Courtney Romano each one two Awards of Excellence. Steve Bryant, Steve Birge and Mark Briant also each one and Award of Excellence.

Bellevue Neck & Back Clinic

Dr. Grant Reid recently sold his Lynnwood chiropractic practice and relocated to Bellevue opening the Bellevue Neck & Back Clinic. Reid received funding for the move through a U.S. Small Business Administration loan arranged by Michael Esfeld of the Money Store Investment Corporation (TMSIC).

The Advertising Production Association

Advertising Production Association has elected Patti Morisset, president, Tonkin, Inc.; Pamela Shute, vice president, Microsoft Corporation; and Dan Sturgeon, treasurer, Heath Printers, to serve as the associations officers. The Advertising Production Association is primarily made up of print production managers from advertising agencies, corporate in-house agencies, publishing companies, design firms, and manufacturers of advertising-related materials.

1996 IABC/Communicator of the Year

Chuck Larrabee has been named as the 1996 IABC/Communicator of the Year. Larrabee serves as a Senior PR Human Resources Specialist for Alliant Techsystems.

The Pacific Institute

Joe Abel and Victor Matheu have joined The Pacific Institute (TPI) as project directors. Abel previously served as vice president of KIRO Newsradio. Matheu's worked in sales management and marketing with Rollins, Inc. TPI is an international business education organization with headquarters in Seattle. Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention & Visitors Bureau The Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention & Visitors Bureau is distributing brochures promoting the Northwest Washington Golf "Signature Series". The program allows players to arrange hotel accommodations and tee times with just one phone call. Golfers can stay as long as they like and play any combination of seven courses. The discount program is outlined in a free "Stay & Play" brochure which can be obtained by calling (800) 487-2032.

Grubb & Ellis

Gregory A Laycock, associated broker and investment specialist of the Grubb & Ellis Company's Seattle Investment Properties Division, has been promoted to vice president. Laycock, the 1995 Seattle Top Investment Producer, currently handles several exclusive investment assignments. In his brokerage career he has exclusively represented over $175 million in investment property transactions. In 1994, Laycock was on of the top Grubb & Ellis producers for the Seattle office.

50 homes sold in final phase of Belltown Court

Belltown Court, a luxury condominium development that occupies a full city block bounded by First and Second avenues, and Wall and Battery streets in downtown Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, continued its record-setting sales pace last week, selling 50 of its 125 condominium suites during the grand opening week of its final phase, located on the Second Avenue side of the development. This comes on the heels of the virtual sellout of the 119 homes in the First Avenue building in just three months. "We are hopeful ther was a demand for owning at Belltown Court," said Mike Miller, Intracorp president. "Many who thought they couldn't afford to own downtown discovered at Belltown Court that they could actually own on outstanding home in the heart of downtown Seattle's most dynamic neighborhood. We're pleased that Belltown Court is recognized as one of the catalysts in the emergence of the Belltown neighborhood." Prices for one-bedroom homes at the Belltown Court range from $92,900 - $127,900, two bedrooms from $129,900 - $209,900. The two story penthouses wil top out at $325,000. The sales office is located at 2414 First Ave., Ste. 525. For more information contact Williams Marketing at 448-9000.

Trillium

The Trillium Corporation has announced the hiring of Larry Grace and the promotion of Meridith Green. Grace will serve as executive vice president at the company's Denver office. Green will take over the position of controller at Trillium Corp. Grace is charged with overseeing real estate development, particularly the conversion of 60 acres in downtown Denver into a mixed-use project incorporating residential units, retail space, and office park, recreational space and an intermodal transportation hub. Green will be responsible for the company's accounting and financial reporting systems. She also manages day-to-day financial operations and interfacing with lenders, outside accountants and business partners.

CB Commercial

CB Commercial Real Estate Group has announced the promotion of Jason Furr to associate. Furr has been with CB Commerical for 2 1/2 years and specializes in office sales and leasing in the Bellevue office.

Greenfield Holdings

Greenfield Holdings has announced the Jacqueline M. Bryan has joined the firm as director of remedial services. Byran has 10 years of experience in the environmental industry and specializes in business development. Greenfield Development is engaged in the business of locating, acquiring and arranging for the remediation of environmentally contaminated properties, commonly referred to as "Brownfields".

Cornerstone seminar

Cornerstone Home Loan Center is offering a free home buying seminar entitled "How to prepare yourself for a mortgage", on October 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Home Loan Center, 906 Everett Mall Way, Fourth Fl. For more information contact Rebecca Wisner at (206) 290-9400 ext. 147.

REAPS

Real Estate Association of Puget Sound (REAPS) will present their local investor program of the month, Using "Paper" to buy Real Estate at an Amazing Discount. Guest speaker will be Jon Richards. The meeting will take place on October 23, at the Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island. For more information call (206) 827-6673.