Jul 28, 2009

Water For Humans

Water for Humans, a nonprofit social enterprise group, launched its pilot project this month to bring low-cost, safe drinking water to two communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, called Guadalupe Etla and Santo Domingo Barrio Bajo Etla. The nonprofit began as a graduate school project by Stan Brown and Rick McKenney at Bainbridge Graduate Institute. It installs water purifiers to provide families, health clinics, schools and restaurants with a low-cost alternative to purchasing bottled drinking water.

Kent Station

Tarragon, the developer of Kent Station, announced seven new retailers, restaurateurs and an office tenant will open in the near future, bringing the South King County shopping center to 95 percent leased. New tenants include the Social Security Administration, Kaiten Sushi, Mama Stortini's Ristorante, H&R Block, Kay Jewelers, Games Workshop and Renaissance Yarns.

Kittredge Art Gallery

The Kittredge Art Gallery at the University of Puget Sound and the Tacoma Art Museum are forming a partnership. Staff from the art museum will manage and program the art exhibitions at Kittredge, a university gallery known for its support of regional and national artists. Margaret Bullock, curator of collections and special exhibitions at Tacoma Art Museum, will assume oversight of Kittredge, including the Abby Williams Hill collection and a small permanent collection.

The Bravern

Italian luxury brand Piazza Sempione will open a store at The Shops at The Bravern on September 12. Piazza Sempione is a women's clothing and accessories brand. The Bravern is a new development in Bellevue with an outdoor shopping area.

PSF Mechanical

Seattle mechanical services contractor PSF Mechanical hired Dan Hering as business development manager for energy services. Hering has more than 30 years of experience in the integrated building technologies and performance-based solutions industry. He is directing the firm's Seattle area and Alaska teams in delivering sustainable energy services; and represents PSF at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council.

Merrill Carlson & Co.

The Renton CPA firm of Merrill Carlson & Co. was accepted into CICPAC, the Construction Industry CPA/Consultants Association. CICPAC members are selected for their experience in and commitment to serving the construction industry. They must demonstrate proficiency in providing construction services and have a reputation for high-quality work and integrity. Only one firm is accepted by the CICPAC per market area.

Jul 24, 2009

Williams Kastner

The law firm of Williams Kastner hired Paul Battaglia to its Seattle office as of counsel. Battaglia has 18 years experience and will focus on matters related to real estate, leasing and collections.

LeMay Museum

Tacoma's LeMay Museum added Neal Dempsey to its board of directors. Dempsey is managing general partner at Bay Partners and has guided more than two dozen start-up companies.

Little Red School House

Little Red School House hired Deb Anderson to head the newly formed development department. Anderson worked at the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce as vice president of sales and marketing. Little Red is a community-based service provider for Snohomish County families with children under age three who have developmental disabilities, developmental delays or are at risk of falling behind their peers.

Lakewood's Northwest Commercial Bank

Lakewood's Northwest Commercial Bank has established a private banking department. Edward Fischer, a long time private banking executive, will head up the new operation. Fischer spent the past 10 years with Columbia Bank.