Business Briefs — Oct. 27, 2009
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October 27, 2009 - 06:00 AM

SEDRO-WOOLLEY
Douglas Hutter, licensed funeral director and embalmer, and Jim Cannon, apprentice funeral director, have joined the staff at Lemley Chapel, 1008 Third St. 855-1288.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY
Jason Squibb, DVM, has joined the staff at North Cascade Veterinary Hospital, 200 Murdock St. Call 360-856-1809.

MOUNT VERNON
Baby Bo Peep Children’s Resale Shoppe has moved to 2222 Riverside Drive, across from Riverside Health Club.

BURLINGTON
Skagit Women in Business will meet at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Anderson Appliance, 2520 Cedardale Road, Mount Vernon.

There will be a cooking demonstration in addition to the regular meeting. $12. Reservations required. Call 360-757-7100 or visit http://www.skagitwomeninbusiness.com.

MOUNT VERNON
An “Export Seminar” will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, 204 W. Montgomery St. The session is designed for businesses who are currently exporting or looking to export, exploring new markets for products or experiencing shrinking credit that impacts export sales.

Lunch will be provided. $15 for EDASC members, $20 for nonmembers. To register, call 360-336-6114 or visit http://www.skagit.org.

MOUNT VERNON
WorkSource Skagit offers free workshops for job seekers. All workshops are held at WorkSource Skagit, 2005 E. College Way. Call 360-416-3600 for information on these classes:

Skills and Abilities Analysis: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Job Search Strategies: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Resumes and Cover Letters: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Interviewing Techniques: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Nov. 3.

OAK HARBOR
WorkSource Whidbey offers free workshops for job seekers. All workshops are held at WorkSource Whidbey, 31975 SR 20, Suite 3 (park in the School District lot and walk to WorkSource). Call 360-675-5966 for information on these classes:

Applications, Resumes and Cover Letters: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Computer Basics: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 29.

Skills and Abilities Analysis: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Job Search Strategies: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.

BELLINGHAM
The Western Washington University Fall Business Career Fair will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Mac Gym of the Wade King Student Recreation Center on the WWU campus. 360-650-3240 or http://www.careers.wwu.edu.

EVERETT
An informational meeting about Western Washington University’s Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) program will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at University Center Everett, Gray Wolf Hall, Room 364, on the campus of Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. The program is designed for managers and professionals seeking career advancement and job security in private, public and nonprofit organizations. 360-650-7780 or http://www.wwu.edu/weekendmba.





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