Mar 23, 2007

Drugstore.com

Bellevue-based Drugstore.com, an online provider of beauty and pharmacy products, has made several executive promotions. Julie Johnston has been promoted to vice president, over-the-counter merchandising. Ron Kelly, vice president of customer care and logistics, will take on responsibility for pharmacy business. David Lonczak has been promoted to vice president, chief marketing officer. Lonczak replaces Jonathan Tinter. Kathleen McNeill has been promoted to vice president, beauty. Robert Potter has been promoted to vice president, chief accountant.

World Trade Club

Key Technology of Walla Walla won the Governor's Trader of the Year Award and Colmac Coil Manufacturing of Colville won the Emerging Trader of the Year Award. The awards are given by the World Trade Club and recognize Washington-based companies that contribute to the expansion of state international trade. The World Trade Club is an international trade organization.

Martin + Osa

American Eagle Outfitters Co., headquartered in Warrendale, Penn., is launching a new national chain called Martin + Osa. It will center around comfortable clothes for 30-something men and women with an active lifestyle. The eighth store will open on April 11 at Bellevue Square.

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Northwest law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt hired Jill King as the firm-wide director of professional development. King was the manager for human resources at Ball Janik. This is the first time the company has appointed someone to focus solely on professional development.

Mar 22, 2007

Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center

The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center announced Patrick McFarlan is executive director. McFarlan was most recently the director of sales and marketing at Willows Lodge in Woodinville. The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center is located on 22 acres adjacent to the Yakima River in Prosser.

Lovsted-Worthington

Lawrence “Larry” Newton has joined the staff of Lovsted-Worthington as surety bonds producer and will be working out of the Bothell office. Newton has more than 30 years experience managing working with construction clients worldwide.

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker

Seattle-based law firm Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker added employment attorney Patricia A. Eakes in its Seattle office. Eakes spent 17 years as a prosecutor with the King County Prosecutor's Office. Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker was founded in 1893.

Norris, Beggs Financial Services

Andrew Patterson recently joined Norris, Beggs & Simpson Financial Services' Seattle office as a financial analyst. He will help with the loan process by researching property history, tenant history and the market. He also underwrites, reviews and analyzes loans. Patterson was a business development manager with Harvey Nash in Seattle. Norris, Beggs & Simpson provides commercial real estate capital to borrowers and investors in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Nevada.

Emeritus

Seattle-based Emeritus Corp, a national provider of assisted-living and dementia care services, purchased 12 communities currently leased by the company for approximately $101.6 million. The communities have 786 units and are in five states. Emeritus operates 203 communities in 35 states.

Northwest Real Estate Challenge

Teams from the University of Washington, Washington State University, the University of British Columbia and Portland State University will compete at the 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge March 29 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seattle. This year's project is the King County Administration building. Four student teams will present to a panel of judges and then to the general audience. Cost is $65 for individuals or $600 for a table of 10. The event starts at 4 p.m. with a reception, food and drinks. For more information see http://www.naiopwa.org or call the National Association of Industrial and Office at (206) 382-9121 or e-mail Eric Featherstone at Eric@naiopwa.org.

CREW economic forecast April 12

CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Seattle will hold its economic forecast luncheon on Thursday, April 12, at the Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., starting at 11:30 a.m. with registration. The speaker is Michael Parks and the topic is “Unseen Perils: Can anything threaten this boom?” Cost is $35 for members and $50 for non-members and walk-ins. Register online at: http://www.crewseattle.org or write CREW Seattle, PO Box 2016, Edmonds 98020-9516. Phone reservations may be made by calling (206) 417-5580.