Briefs: Windermere to host free recycling event in Lynnwood

Windermere to host free recycling event in Lynnwood

Windermere Real Estate North is teaming up with Friendly Earth and Confidential Data Disposal to help their neighbors by hosting a free recycling event between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Windermere North office, 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood. Electronics for e-cycling and sensitive tax-season data for shredding will be accepted. Sight Connection, will be also be on hand to collect clothing, linens and shoes.

FastSigns worker completes ‘sales boot camp’

Chad Barnett, with FastSigns of Lynnwood, completed an extensive three-day sales boot camp training program at the FastSigns corporate headquarters in Dallas. FastSigns is a sign, graphics and visual communications company that provides comprehensive visual marketing solutions to businesses of all sizes and across all industries to help them increase their business visibility.

PLC Insurance to host workshop on how to prevent cybercrime

PLC Insurance announced that it will host a session on the danger of cybercrime to small businesses. This is in partnership with the Economic Alliance Snohomish County and Liberty Mutual Insurance. The session’s speaker is Tim Wallach, a FBI supervisory special agent on the Cyber Task Force. Registration for the event starts at 3:30 p.m. April 30 at The Future of Flight Aviation Center located at 8415 Paine Field Blvd. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP directly to Jim Stephenson at jims@economicalliancesc.org.

Workshop aims to show people how to reduce stress

The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce has partnered with psychotherapist and author Sarri Gilman for a May 8 workshop based on Gilman’s book, “Transform Your Boundaries.” The workshop will help people learn how to set work boundaries, de-stress and thrive. Workshop space is limited. Register or learn more about Gilman’s book, her blog and more here.

Redfin to offer free home buying class in Everett

Due to its popularity, Snohomish Redfin team lead Brian Shields and agent Trina Torkelson are hosting another of their free home buying classes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on May 14 at Bob’s Burgers and Brew in Everett. Free snacks and beverages are available to those who attend. Call 425-324-3921 or email snohomish@redfin.com with questions. Register here.

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