Nov 27, 2009

KeyBank

KeyBank hired Lynn Thorburn to its Bellevue Private Banking Team as senior vice president and investment solutions specialist. Thorburn has over 30 years of experience in wealth management and was director of business development for Laird Norton Tyee.

Public Radio International

Public Radio International announced that Linda Larson, a partner at Seattle's Marten Law Group, is the new chair of the PRI board of directors. Larson will serve a two-year term and has been a director on the PRI board since 2001.

Worktank

Seattle-based Worktank, a digital events and marketing agency, promoted Carrie Byrne to creative director and Corey Pilkington to director of client services. Byrne was Worktank's associate creative director and has 15 years of experience. Pilkington was account supervisor.

Public Relations Society of America

Bob Frause, chairman and CEO of Frause, has been elected to the Public Relations Society of America 2010 National Board of Directors. Frause is one of seven new professionals elected to the board this year. Each will serve a two-year term starting in January. Seattle–based Frause, previously known as The Frause Group, is a full spectrum communications firm.

FirstService Real Estate Advisors

FirstService Real Estate Advisors named Curtis Akey as U.S. finance director. Akey will be the primary contact for all finance activities for FirstService REA's business operations and partner firms, which include Colliers International, FirstService Williams, FirstService PGP and PKF Consulting.

Homebuyer workshop

The Everett South Home Realty Office is hosting a free informational seminar at 12811 Eighth Ave. W. #C201 in Everett, on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A certified lending advisor will be there to explain first time homebuyers tax credits available in Snohomish County (up to $60,000) and answer financing or preparation questions. Call Andrea at (425) 412-5236 to reserve a seat.

RHA

RHA will hold its annual holiday gala on Dec. 6 at the Columbia Tower Club. Members and friends are invited from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Sign up at http://www.rha-ps.com or contact Holly Clausen at (206) 905-0605.

Commercial Real Estate Leases

Law Seminars International's 21st Annual Conference on Commercial Real Estate Leases will look at issues in the current economic environment, particularly market conditions in the Northwest. Topics will include an owner's perspective on a recovering market, negotiating critical insurance conditions and provisions, plus mistakes to avoid in tenant work letters. CLE credits are available. The seminar will be Dec. 3 and 4 at the Westin Hotel in Seattle. For more information, and to register, call Law Seminars International at (206) 567-4490 or visit http://www.lawseminars.com.

IREM Forecast Breakfast

The IREM Forecast Breakfast will feature a panel discussion by local industry leaders on the real estate industry next year. It will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom in Bellevue. Register online at http://www.irem27.org. For more information contact the IREM office at (425) 820-9873 or email irem@commercialmls.com