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Skagit Valley College hosts 2024 Learning with Leaders event, offering hands-on career exploration for local students

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College hosts 2024 Learning with Leaders event, offering hands-on career exploration for local students

Skagit Valley College, in collaboration with FuturesNW, hosted the 2024 Learning with Leaders event at McIntyre Hall on Nov. 13. More than 200 local high school students from across Skagit and Whatcom counties attended with the opportunity to explore careers through hands-on workshops and direct interaction with industry professionals. The event was a key stop…

PSE Up & Go Electric for Workplace Grants

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 14, 2024 | Comments Off on PSE Up & Go Electric for Workplace Grants

Provide EV charging for your employees Electric vehicles will soon be a primary commuting option for your employees. Keep up with other employers while taking advantage of reduced upfront costs with PSE Up & Go Electric for Workplace. You’ll receive: ·        Level 2 EV charging for the exclusive use of your employees ·        Up to…

New Restaurant Opens at Skagit Regional Airport

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 13, 2024 | Comments Off on New Restaurant Opens at Skagit Regional Airport

True North Bakery has officially opened its doors at Skagit Regional Airport.  While the bakery is new to the Port of Skagit, it is a familiar business within the community.  True North Bakery has been providing fresh baked pastries to the Skagit Valley for nearly five years, while operating out of Anacortes.  Now, they are…

Skagit County 2025 Preliminary Budget Available; Public Invited to Attend Upcoming Budget Presentation

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Skagit County 2025 Preliminary Budget Available; Public Invited to Attend Upcoming Budget Presentation

The Skagit Board of County Commissioners are currently in the process of drafting the County’s 2025 budget. The preliminary budget will be made available to the public on Monday, November 18, 2024, and will be accessible on the County’s webpage here: www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/BudgetFinance/2025Budget.htm. The Skagit County Commissioners will host a work session on the preliminary budget…

Burlington-Edison Kiwanis Smoked Salmon Sale

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Burlington-Edison Kiwanis Smoked Salmon Sale

Port of Skagit Commission Appoints New Commissioner

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Port of Skagit Commission Appoints New Commissioner

The Port of Skagit Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Mankamyer as Port Commissioner for District 2.  The position became vacant after the sudden passing of longtime Port Commissioner Steve Omdal on September 28, 2024. Melanie Mankamyer is a newly retired Professional Engineer and former partner in Wilson Engineering.  Her 28 years…

Chinook Enterprises Position Opening: Employment Specialist Level I – Level II

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Chinook Enterprises Position Opening: Employment Specialist Level I – Level II

Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking self-starters who enjoy networking and creative problem solving to support individuals with disabilities and other barriers to gain access to the workforce and the community. OUR ORGANIZATION Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as…

Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse Holiday Specials, November Classes, and more!

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse Holiday Specials, November Classes, and more!

Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts. Winter Hours Open Every Day 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day November Specials ROSES 50% off the whole month of November! November 1 – 14 groundcovers kinnikinnick, ivy, juniper, salal, cotoneaster, vinca, and…

Goodwinds Composites Expands Production Facility

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 7, 2024 | Comments Off on Goodwinds Composites Expands Production Facility

Goodwinds Composites, an American manufacturer of structural composite rods and tubes, recently purchased an additional 6000-square-foot production facility to expand composites fabrication in Mount Vernon, WA. The new facility will house roll-wrapping machinery and pultrusion equipment, as well as space for R&D with structural composites. “We are thrilled to have more space to build high-quality…

Express Employment Professionals is hiring

By Jeremy Kindlund | November 7, 2024 | Comments Off on Express Employment Professionals is hiring
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