Presentation focuses on unconscious biases
The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series kicks off Tuesday afternoon.
Financial Advancement Alliance of Skagit County CEO John Sternlicht will existing on unconscious bias, how to acknowledge biases and approaches to defeat them, at 1 p.m. on Zoom.
The Skagit County chambers of commerce and the Financial Advancement Alliance of Skagit County will jointly present the Justice, Equity, Variety and Inclusion Speaker Sequence the 2nd Tuesday of every thirty day period on the internet.
Deadline for small business grant program is Friday
The condition Section of Commerce opened programs for the fourth spherical of Performing Washington grants, which supply aid for corporations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The grants are for modest for-financial gain companies, in individual people that were expected to close due to public overall health and security measures.
Priorities for funding involve businesses that ended up essential to near organizations that shed profits as a end result of closure enterprises with extra expenditures to sustain secure functions and equitable distribution to firms owned and operated by traditionally deprived persons.
The deadline to use is 5 p.m. Friday. For a lot more facts and the application, visit commercegrants.com.
Burlington chamber seeks new president/CEO
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has an instant opening for a new president/CEO.
“The President & CEO is the chief for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Burlington Customer Middle, giving strategic contemplating, scheduling and execution of attempts and pursuits to satisfy the mission and targets of the Chamber,” the chamber said in a information release.
A minimum amount of two yrs of associated encounter performing with a chamber or group business in a management placement is necessary.
For much more details, get in touch with Justin Kulhanek, Burlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Administrators chairman, at 360-757-0994 or [email protected].
Pinecone Inc. hires new showroom coordinator
Mount Vernon-centered kitchen and interior finishes firm Pinecone Inc. not too long ago hired Kristie Kennaugh as its new showroom coordinator.
Kennaugh has nearly a decade of expertise in retail management, in accordance to a March 19 information launch. As showroom coordinator, she will set and fulfill shopper appointments, coordinate project schedules, and construct and sustain consumer interactions.
The 1,100-square-foot showroom showcases flooring, cabinetry, stairs and countertop samples.
Pinecone Inc. is situated at 721 S. First St. in Mount Vernon.
Tulip Town locals night established for April 14
The yearly Tulip Town locals night time is established for 5:30 to 8 p.m. on April 14.
The celebration delivers free entrance to Skagit County inhabitants. Evidence of tackle is necessary.
Attendees can stroll by the tulip fields and yard at sunset, seize a chunk at the farm-to-table Skagit Landing Café, appreciate beer, wine or cider, and look through renovated retail shops featuring locally designed and encouraged items and residence decor.
Masks and social distancing are expected and ability will be limited to satisfy COVID-19 protection guidelines.
Tulip Town is located at 15002 Bradshaw Road west of Mount Vernon.
Skagit Girls in Small business hosts scavenger hunt
Skagit Girls in Organization will keep the Great Skagit Scavenger Hunt from Friday, April 16, to Sunday, April 18, to increase money for scholarships.
People today and teams of up to 6 people can take part in more than 100 possible COVID-19-harmless pursuits, including mailing a postcard to a household amount in an additional condition acquiring a gift card from a nearby business enterprise a hula-hooping contest selecting up trash at a local park.
Groups will document their actions with photos and make points. Top level-getters acquire prizes.
Fees are $30 for older people, $15 for youth 5-18, and cost-free for young children beneath 5.
Entry service fees advantage the Skagit Ladies in Enterprise Scholarship Fund, which helps Skagit County ladies return to university to complete their educations.
