Announcing the new owners of Lakeside Awards:

As of Jan 1, 2008 the new owners will be Tom & Denise Webb (also) of Lake Stevens. Please note: The contact information for the business will not change – 425.397.0709 or lakesideawards@comcast.net

It’s a bittersweet announcement for us to sell our business after 8 yrs.  As some of you know this decision was only made recently, and it wasn’t easy, but we’re very happy to have found buyers in this area who are committed to serve our existing customers.  They're excited to grow the business with some of the same products and services. Please feel free to contact them directly beginning the first of 2008.  (They can be reached at 425.397.0709 or
lakesideawards@comcast.net) We'd like to thank you for you support and for helping to make Lakeside Awards what it is. We're hoping to stay in touch with many of you in whatever the future may bring for us. Brett & Debra Howe

Small Business Tax Resource

Now that we are into the tax season here is a website that might be helpful. Check out the following “one stop resource” for small business and self-employed:  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

Sherwood Job Opening

Sherwood Community Services is looking for a new Executive Director. For more information check out their job posting on the Chamber’s website at http://www.lschamber.org/jobs.htm.

Meeting Invitation

Mark Your Calendars for The First 2008 Breakfast Briefing of the Private Enterprise Coalition

Featuring Attorney General Rob McKenna

Sign Up Now to Reserve Your Spot and Bring a Business Friend!

Washington State Attorney General, Rob McKenna, is a sought-after public speaker and has agreed to speak at our January Breakfast Briefing.  This is a great time to meet Rob and learn about his accomplishments since taking office (he has already represented us twice at the Federal Supreme Court), and his plans for the future while representing the citizens of this state as their attorney and top law enforcement official.

Also, hear about the Private Enterprise Coalition’s Priorities for 2008 and learn how you can become more involved.

Date:    Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Time:    Registration opens at 7 a.m., Breakfast buffet and program opens 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Place: Holiday Inn (3105 Pine Street, Everett ) Cost:$35 cash, check or credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) RSVP:Please return email to Helen Radebaugh at phrad@clearwire.net or if you wish to call locally, please contact Claudia Bradley at 425-355-7223 

We hope to see you on January 23 – Your PEC Executive Committee: Tom Hoban, Gordy Cole, Steve Neighbors

County
Marine Committee Seeks New Members
Would you like to help protect our marine environment?
 
The Snohomish County Marine Resources Advisory Committee (MRC) is seeking three new members to serve for a three-year term.

The MRC is a volunteer citizen group that addresses local marine issues and recommends action to the County Council and Executive. It is one of seven county committees in Northern Puget Sound that is involved in the nationally recognized Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative. The Snohomish County MRC focuses its efforts in four project areas: education and outreach, Dungeness crab stewardship, marine water quality, and near-shore habitat stewardship. 

Interested parties need not be experts in marine management issues, but are expected to contribute by attending monthly meetings and sharing opinions on marine issues during a three-year term, which runs from 2008 to 2010. Members advise on the development of proposed marine stewardship areas and are encouraged to participate in project planning and implementation. 

Membership is open to Snohomish County residents or organization representatives. Interested parties representing local governments or recreation, environmental or conservation groups are encouraged to apply. For additional information and to download an application, go to www.marine.surfacewater.info or call (425) 388-6466. Application deadline is 5 p.m., Feb. 1.