Briefs: New VP at Excell Puget Sound

  • Friday, November 21, 2014 11:10am
  • Business

New VP at Excell Puget Sound

Roni Leeds Shapiro is joining Excell Puget Sound, taking on the role of vice president of operations. She has more than 30 years of experience working in diverse industries for Fortune 100 as well as startup companies in both the U.S. and internationally. She will focus on operations, business development, and market development/awareness.

Artisan cooperative gallery opening in Everett

SugarShak by the Sea, a new artisan cooperative gallery, will celebrate its grand opening on Nov. 28. SugarShak by the Sea is made up of many people with the common goal of creating a neighborhood shop and gallery where customers can purchase local creations. It is located at 3710 West Mukilteo Blvd., Everett.

Volunteers needed to help working families prepare taxes

Volunteers are needed for United Way’s IRS-approved Free Tax Preparation Program in 2015 to help Snohomish County working families. Multilingual individuals are especially needed. The deadline for volunteer registration is Nov. 30. Each volunteer will be asked to contribute three to five hours a week, from Jan. 20 until April 14. For more information visit uwsc.org and click on “Volunteer.”

More than $60,000 raised for Mukilteo Schools Foundation

More than 300 people attended the annual fundraising breakfast for the Mukilteo Schools Foundation Nov. 11. More than $60,000 was raised to fund classroom grants, scholarships for graduating seniors, and programs to promote STEM activities. The event was held at the Future of Flight Aviation Center and featured a presentation by best-selling author Carol Cassella.

Black Friday celebration at Tulalip Cabela’s

Tulalip Cabela’s will celebrate Black Friday by welcoming customers with refreshments, games, entertainment and more than $10,000 in giveaways. The festivities at Cabela’s Tulalip store will be part of a nationwide celebration in which Cabela’s will give away more than $400,000 in Black Friday gifts across the company’s U.S. retail locations.

Better Business Bureau to offer new scholarship

Better Business Bureau has launched the 2015 Students of Integrity Scholarship. High school seniors in the Northwest will have a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship by creating a 90-second video that demonstrates how BBB helps people become smart consumers. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2015.

Lake Stevens restaurants offers complimentary Thanksgiving dinner

Adriatica Restaurant is offering its third annual complimentary Thanksgiving dinner at Thursday at the restaurant at 1915 Main St., Lake Stevens. The dinner is from noon to 4 p.m. to customers and the community. Call 425-334-1923 for more information.

Foggy Noggin Brewing in Bothell to open on Thanksgiving

Foggy Noggin Brewing in Bothell plans to open its tasting room at 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day for an hour or so. People can get their growlers filled or have a pint on a day when many brew pubs are closed. Foggy Noggin is located at 22329 53rd Ave. SE, Bothell.

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