1st Security Bank hires VP
Mountlake Terrace-headquartered 1st Security Bank of Washington has named Monique Szyszka-Ramos as new vice president and branch manager for its Overlake branch in Redmond. The Eastside resident and Washington State University graduate comes to 1st Security Bank from a position at US Bank. Szyszka-Ramos also serves on the board of directors for the Greater Seattle Business Association.
Marysville Tulalip chamber to host marketing seminars
Creative Marketing For Small Businesses is a six-part presentation in the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce Lunch &Learn Series. It covers all of the major elements of marketing and promoting a small business. The first class takes place at noon Friday. Limited spaces are available. RSVP for a guaranteed spot or find out more at http://tinyurl.com/pbzvljc.
Port of Everett collecting decorative wreaths for charity auction
The First Annual Holiday on the Bay Decorated Wreath Fundraiser at the Port of Everett is in support of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Local businesses and community partners are invited to drop off decorated wreaths at the Port’s Administration Office by Nov. 23. Wreaths will be auctioned at a silent auction on Dec. 5. For more details, go to the Port’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PortofEverett.
First Monroe Business Symposium planned
Coastal Community Bank, the City of Monroe, Monroe’s Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe Library will host the first Monroe Business Symposium from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the East County Senior Center at 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. To reserve a spot or for details, contact Katy Woods at 360-805-5484 or kwoods@coastalbank.com.
Innovation Resource Center to help inventors take next step
On Oct. 22, the NW Innovation Resource Center launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, Slingshot, to help inventors take that next step from product creation to the market. The Indiegogo campaign for the resource center can be found at www.giveideaslife.org. Inventors looking for support are encouraged to reach the NW Innovation Resource Center by visiting www.nwirc.com.
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