EdCC’s Hernandez part of group invited to White House
Edmonds Community College president Jean Hernandez attended an event on Aug. 12 hosted at the White House. Hernandez was among leading practitioners, researchers, and other higher education leaders exploring effective strategies to improve success for students in need of remediation. It was Hernandez’s second visit to the White House. In 2012, she served on a White House Panel discussing Girls in STEM.
Everett contractor sponsors Air Force One detailer
Kirtley-Cole Associates sponsored Woodinville’s Craig MacKay of Clean Planet Detailing at an event earlier this month. As a member of an elite team of high-end detailers from across the country, MacKay detailed the original Air Force One presidential jet. Based in Everett, Kirtley-Cole is a general contractor, known for providing construction services to a diverse sector of construction types.
‘Investing bootcamp’ for women launches program in Seattle
Marie Claire Magazine’s “Coach” Natalia Oberti Noguera is looking for Seattle’s next top female or latina investor. Pipeline Fellowship, a national angel investing bootcamp for women, is launching a program locally. Women in Seattle who are interested in becoming a “Seattle investment shark” can apply here.
Golfers, sponsors needed for tournament
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is looking for more golfers and sponsors for the David Stern Memorial Golf Classic, which honors the former Edmonds police chief and chamber president. Proceeds benefit Edmonds Chamber sponsored events, including: An Edmonds Kind of 4th, Edmonds Trick-or-Treat Night and other events. The tournament is Aug. 25 at the White Horse Golf Club in Kingston. For details, go to www.edmondswa.com or call the chamber office 425-670-1496.
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