Member Announcements
We have waited until now to see if there was a possibility to host an in-person or hybrid form of the Christianson’s Rose Festival, but Governor Inslee’s Phase 2 doesn’t allow it to be held in its traditional form. And, although that is disappointing, we do have a workaround. This year’s Rose Festival will instead…
Apply Without Leaving Your Car ________________ Mount Vernon, WA – As states loosen closure orders for businesses, companies are looking to replenish their workforce while facing the dilemma of how to safely interview candidates. As hiring experts, several Express Employment Professionals offices are stepping in to help with Drive-Thru Job Fairs. Instead of requiring job…
Bill Orsborn calls them the “forgotten ones;” bartenders and hairdressers who have been severely impacted by a loss of income due to COVID 19. That’s why he’s offering a free oil change to anyone in those professions at any Gateway Automotive location in Skagit and Island Counties. Beginning in March, Orsborn promoted free oil changes…
Mayor Boudreau has accepted an invitation to serve on the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Priorities Committee. The Mayor was appointed by AWC President Ed Stern on June 1st because of her valued participation on other AWC committees. The Legislative Priorities Committee exists to develop and review ideas for legislation, and recommends legislative priority…
Now is the time to apply for Summer Quarter at Skagit Valley College! Classes start July 6. Visit www.skagit.edu/summer-2020 for resources and information to get you started. Enjoy hands-on learning and labs in several of our career programs as well as a welcoming and supportive online learning environment. Trending programs for Summer include High School…
Mount Vernon residents are encouraged to submit their proposals for the chance to win up to $10,000 in prizes June 1, 2020 MOUNT VERNON–Today, the NW Innovation Resource Center announced that it is launching an Amazon Catalyst competition to discover and reward big ideas to residents in the City of Mount Vernon with Food Supply…
Just in time for Summer Quarter registration, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce UChat, a new instant chat feature designed to easily connect students and prospective students with our teams in Enrollment Services, Admissions, TRIO Student Services, Athletics, Counseling and Advising, and Student Equity and Inclusion. Accessing UChat is simple: to begin a session…