EvCC Invites Business and Community
to Engagement Sessions

 

Everett Community College is asking community members to share their thoughts and ideas for the college's future priorities at a series of events beginning February 8.

 The four events in February and March are part of the college's long-range strategic planning process. The college wants input from a cross-section of the Snohomish County community and
surrounding region, including those who are not already connected with the
college.

 

"As we focus on the future, it is critical that our planning is linked to the needs and priorities of our
local communities and constituents," EvCC President David Beyer said. "These community forums are one of several ways the college is reaching out to involve stakeholders in the strategic planning process."

 

EvCC has identified themes for each of the engagement events, which will include a structured process for discussion and feedback. Please RSVP by emailing strategicplanning@everettcc.edu to attend one or more of the sessions below.

 

February 8

Shaping the Future: Changing
Roles for Community Colleges

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., EvCC's
main campus

 

February 9

Serving a Diverse Student and
Community Population

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tulalip Resort
conference area in Tulalip

 

March 13

Defining Student Success in
Community Colleges

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Monroe

 

March 15

Enhancing Community Partnerships
and Relationships

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Port of Everett
Waterfront Center

 

For more information about EvCC's community engagement and
strategic planning process, visit www.everettcc.edu/strategicplanning

New Job Training Programs for
Aerospace 

 

Everett Community College
launches three new programs designed to meet critical skill needs in fiber
optics, manufacturing, and machining. The programs were developed in close collaboration
with industry

New Job Training Programs for
Aerospace 

 

Everett Community College
launches three new programs designed to meet critical skill needs in fiber
optics, manufacturing, and machining. The programs were developed in close collaboration
with industry to meet specified workforce needs
and can be delivered as open-enrollment our customized training for employers.

 

Aerospace Fiber Optics - (27 hours) Starts May 17  

The recent incorporation of fiber optic technology in aerospace
applications enables great strides in integrated and support-level systems. Read More...

 

Manufacturing Essentials - (60 hours) Starts July 

Light and advanced manufacturing jobs are in an expanding career

field where a trained workforce is critical. Read More... 

 

Principles of Precision Machining - (400 hours) Starts March 2 

Precision Machining is a
skill needed now more than ever in Washington State. There is a projected need
for more than 1,000 CNC operators and this growth trend is expected to last
beyond the year 2020. 

Looking for Skilled Employees?

 

Watch for monthly announcements
and information on opportunities to hire graduates of our programs.

  

Areas of Training                                              
Graduation Date 

Human Resources Management
Certificate            
 March 13, 2012

Machine Operator
Certificate                             
     March 18, 2012

High Performance Management
Certificate              
March 26, 2012

 

To learn more about
recruiting opportunities contact Ray Kubista, Director of Corporate
Training, Corporate & Continuing Education Center or visit
EvCC's job center.

February Highlights for
Employee Training

 

To view all classes and programs
visit www.everettcc.edu/ccec 

 

This Week:

February  1 - Managing Small Projects   

February  2 - Business Blogging Basics   

February  4 - Access 2010 Level 1: The basics 

February  7 - ETL with SSIS   

February  8 - Employee Management Foundations 

 

Rest of the Month:

February 11 - Excel 2010 Level 1: Spreadsheet
basics

 

February 14 - Excel 2010 Level 2: Beyond Excel
basics                     

                    Project Team Management

 

February 15 - Team Collaboration 

 

February 16 - Project Risk Management
Essentials    

 

February 18 - Access 2010 Level 2: Beyond the
basics

 

February 21 - OLAP Cubes with SSAS   

 

February 22 - SQL Introduction

                    Earned Value Management

February 23 - Financial Intelligence for
Non-Financial Managers

 

 

 

February 27 - Project Planning and Scheduling
Techniques  

 

                    High Performance Mgmt.Cert.
Capstone                    

 

                    Next Level Leadership 

 

 

 

February 28 - Human Resources Certificate
Capstone 

 

 

 

February 29 - Financial Management Foundations

 

                    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Advanced Topics 

 

 

Questions? Contact us
at learn@everettcc.edu 

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USS Nimitz

Naval Station Everett will soon celebrate the arrival of

our newest homeported ship, the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). 

The Naval Station Everett Fleet Readiness (MWR) team will

be holding a USS NIMITZ Welcome Fair in the gym at The Commons.

The date and time of the USS NIMITZ Welcome Fair will be

released at a later date.  If you are interested in helping to welcome the Sailors

and families of the USS NIMITZ please contact me before Friday February 10, 2012. 

Thank you for your support of our Navy community. We hope you can join us, as we
welcome home the USS NIMITZ crew and their families to their new home.

Have a Fine Navy Day,

 

Jennifer J. Foster

Installation Program Manager

MWR (Fleet Readiness)

Naval Station Everett

Office phone:  425-304-3531

Cell phone:  425-754-5194

Fax:  425-304-3069

jennifer.j.foster@navy.mil

www.navylifepnw.com

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ALL events run 10 am to 2 pm.
Volunteers must register to receive directions and further details.

SOUND SALMON SOLUTIONS





  
      2/4 Arlington Eagle Festival –

Join Sound Salmon Solutions in Arlington, WA as we help
welcome the eagles back to the Stillaguamish River! Look for our booth along
with many others at the festival. Check it out on the web at: http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx?page=427

 

Weekday
planting with Sound Salmon Solutions!  

 

Looking
for regular, weekday chances to get outdoors and contribute to salmon recovery?
Join Sound Salmon Solutions staff and other volunteers in planting native trees
and shrubs at any of several restoration sites, including near Arlington,
Granite Falls, and Marysville! Spend a day, or two, or more, directly
contributing to improved stream and wetland wildlife habitat, while learning
about native plant identification, natural, and local history.

Please
bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Wear warm clothes and dress for the
weather. Rainboots/sturdy shoes recommended.

 

2/18 Qwuloolt Estuary Tree Planting, Marysville, WA

 

Help
us continue our efforts at this nationally-recognized estuarine restoration
site! Sound Salmon Solutions is pleased to host this tree planting event on our
Qwuloolt Marsh site, continuing work that kicked off during last year’s Days of
Caring with Snohomish County. Volunteers will learn about estuarine ecosystems,
especially the Qwuloolt Marsh’s significance as one of the last remaining
estuaries on the Snohomish River. Trees planted will help improve this
estuarine ecosystem for salmon, repopulate the site with native vegetation and
give shade.

Please
bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Wear warm clothes and dress for the
weather. Rainboots/sturdy shoes recommended.

 

2/25 Plant Potting Party!, Sound Salmon Solutions offices, Lake Stevens, WA

 

These
bare-root native plants need a place to live! We’ll be transferring bare-root
plants into their own pots, for use at future planting events. Come visit us at
our new Lake Stevens location and help us pot these plants! You’ll have a
beautiful view of Lake Stevens, and learn about native species, their preferred
growing conditions, and some tips on native plant horticulture.

Bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Wear
warm clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and dress for the weather. We will be
working outdoors.

3/17 Country Charm Park and Conservation Area Tree Planting, Arlington, WA

 

Pearl
Jam wants to put trees back into the Stillaguamish watershed, and you can help!
Meet at the Country Charm Park and Conservation area in Arlington, WA to help
plant native trees and shrubs that will provide shade and nutrients for salmon.
Country Charm is always a popular place to work and play! You will be able to
view the site, see what progress we’ve made over the years, and then contribute
your own plants to that progress! We will be joined by representatives from the
City of Arlington, and other partners.

Please
bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Wear warm clothes and dress for the
weather. Rainboots/sturdy shoes recommended.

 

3/31 Whitehorse Creek Riparian Planting,  Arlington, WA

 

Join
Sound Salmon Solutions, other volunteers and partners like the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation to plant trees along a local coho stream—Whitehorse
Creek! You’ll get to scout for wildlife, like the beavers who have a dam here,
and help monitor native vegetation planted by SSS in 2009.

Please
bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Wear warm clothes and dress for the
weather. Rainboots/sturdy shoes recommended

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“Chef’s Tour of the World”

Tulalip Resort & Casino

Made of Grains tasting menu. 

 
 
Chef Dean Shinagawa and his culinary

team have orchestrated a highly

creative and

incredibly delectable five-course

dinner, paired with grain-style

cocktails and libations, creating the

ultimate dining experience.

 

 

Course 1

POTATO
CRUSTED ALASKAN HALIBUT

Sweet Corn
Turmeric Puree, Moroccan Cous Cous, Spinach, Vine Tomato Relish

 

Ketel One Vodka
“Lemon Mojito”

Muddled with
Cilantro, Mint, Simple Syrup and Club Soda

The wheat's
high starch content makes it ideal for Ketel One Vodka production. Once
harvested, it is ground and blended with water to form a
mash, then allowed to ferment. After fermentation, the mash goes through the
column distillation process.

This produces a
fresh, crisp ultra wheat spirit

 

Course 2

 

APPLEWOOD GRILLED
OCTOPUS

Wild Rice Lentil
Salad, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Crispy Taro

 

Bombay Saffire
“Gin and Juice”

Triple Sec,
Orange and Pineapple Juice

The flavouring
of the drink comes from a recipe of ten ingredients (which the bottle's label
boasts as "10 exotic botanicals"):

almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of
paradise.

The spirit is
triple distilled using a carterhead still, and the alcohol vapours are passed
through

a mesh/basket
containing the ten botanicals, in order to gain flavour and aroma.

 

Course 3

OVEN ROASTED
ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

Warm Barley Herb
Ragu, Goat Cheese Crumble, Kale Chips

 

Blue Moon Draft

Blue Moon
Belgian Style Wheat Ale, Unfiltered for more depth of flavor and a unique
cloudy appearance.

Made of white
wheat, oats, coriander and orange peel. Light spicy citrus flavors go well with
chicken, seafood and pork

 

Course 4

SLOW BRAISED BEEF
BRISKET

Red Quinoa, Buckwheat Soba Noodles, Asparagus, Portobello Mushroom Broth, Carrot Curls

 

Johnny Walker
Red Whisky “Cocktail”

Sweet Vermouth,
Dash of Bitters

The character
of this whisky is defined by intense, spicy, zingy, edgy flavors.

 Red Label
bursts onto the palate with the freshness of the spray from a crashing wave,
followed by the zing of

Aromatic spices
and finally a long, lingering, smoky finish. The sensation in the mouth is
complex – ”sweet chili” is

a good
description of this taste and the tingling sensation on the tongue.

 

Course 5

GREEK YOGURT SPHERES

Tulalip Granola, Fresh Berries

 

 

Drambuie
“Finisher”

Fresh Lime
Juice, Club Soda, Lime Zest Sugar Rim

A honey and
herb flavored golden Scotch whisky made from aged malt whisky, heather honey
and a secret blend of herbs and spices

 This five-course dinner is offered
at $40 per person, and can be accompanied by cocktail pairings for an
additional $20, plus tax.  The “Chef’s Tour of the World” is available
January 25th through February 26th, from 5 – 10 pm on Wednesday, Thursday and
Sunday; and 5 – 11pm Friday and Saturday.   For reservations and more
information, call 360-716-1500.  Attached is a menu for your viewing
pleasure. We look forward to seeing you.

 

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This resume writing workshop, will help you identify what to
include on your resume, and how to write it and format it effectively.

Following all the steps in the workshop will result in a well
designed and effective resume created in Microsoft
Word. If you have already started or have a resume, this workshop will not
only make your resume a better document, but help prepare you for upcoming
interviews.

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Everett Community College Plans

Community Engagement Sessions

 

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Community College is asking community members to share
their thoughts and ideas for the college’s future plans and priorities at a
series of events beginning Feb. 8.

 

The four events in February and March are part of the college’s long-range
strategic planning process. The college wants input from a cross-section of the
Snohomish County community, including those who are not already connected with
the college.

 

“As we focus on the future, it is critical that our planning is linked to the
needs and priorities of our local communities and constituents,” EvCC President
David Beyer said. “These community forums are one of several ways the college
is reaching out to involve stakeholders in the strategic planning process.”

EvCC’s strategic planning team has identified themes for each of the
engagement events, which will include a structured process for discussion and
feedback.

“Each of these themes is important to our community and has the potential to
shape the future of our institution,” Beyer said. “We are looking forward to a
rich discussion with our community about our opportunities and challenges and
how we can best work together to prepare students for the future.”

 

The information and ideas gathered at the community events will lead to a
larger, two-day event in April and will be used to help develop the college’s
strategic plan for the next three to five years. The community events are:

 

Feb. 8

Shaping the Future: Changing Roles for Community Colleges,
5:30-8:30 p.m., EvCC’s main campus

Feb. 9

Serving a Diverse Student and Community Population,
5:30-8:30 p.m., Tulalip Resort conference area in Tulalip.

 

March 13

Defining Student Success in Community Colleges, 5:30-8:30
p.m. in Monroe.

March 15

Enhancing Community Partnerships and Relationships,
5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Port of Everett Waterfront Center

April 20-21

Large scale Visioning Event (2 full days), Everett
Community College

Community members interested in attending any of the events can call 425-297-3140 or email their
name and phone number to strategicplanning@everettcc.edu

For more information about EvCC’s community engagement
and strategic planning process, visit www.everettcc.edu/strategicplanning

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Dear

Friends of  Tulalip:

 

On behalf of the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club, and the 2,000 kids they serve
annually, I’m writing to ask your support for our spring 14^th Annual
Auction.  While Tulalip contributes more
than $550,000 a year in club support we also need your help to keep this
facility in operation – 2012 will be tough for many families.

 

As a business partner in this economy I realize that donations are difficult, so
we are asking you in advance to set aside a commitment from next year’s
budget.  Our attached 2012 pledge form presents options for being a sponsor in our June 2^th Tulalip Resort Auction.

 

Since 1977, the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club has given kids a safe place to learn,
discover and make friends.  As a home away from home, the club serves snacks and 200 hot meals daily to hungry kids; a Learning Center augments school education with reading development, math skills, early literacy programs and health education; and additional programs
provide self-esteem building and teach homework and other student success
skills.  And all of this takes place in an atmosphere of fun and fitness that has become the quality trademark of Boys and Girls Clubs across America.  For more information, please contact Terry
Freeman at the  Boys and Girls Club directly – 425-258-2436 x 103 or terryfreeman@bgcsc.org .

 

Our Tribal trademark, the Orca Whale, stands for support to families and kids in
troubled times.  I’ve attached one story by Della Hill, a Tulalip Elder, which represents our philosophy.  Together let us continue the Boys and Girls Club mission “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

 

We really thank you,

Kenneth
Kettler

President/COO

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Homeland SecurityInvestigations (HSI) 

is pleased to invite you to an employer seminar on immigration compliance training consisting of the following topics:

 

        
The workshop will consist of presentations and/or training in the following subject

matter areas:

 

• E-Verify - Web based
        electronic system to assist employers in verifying the employment
        eligibility of all newly-hired employees.
• Social Security
        Administration - Important presentations with the latest information and
        updates about their programs, including useful verification mechanisms
        and more
• Form I-9 certification
        procedures and employer compliance guidelines
• Awareness of document
        fraud and security features of supporting documents
• IMAGE Program- ICE Mutual
        Agreement between Government and Employers question and answer forums

 

 

     Thursday

   
February 09, 2012

       

Training from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm

 
Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce

8825 34th Ave. NE, Suite C   

Tulalip, WA. 98271

RSVP admin@MarysvilleTulalipChamber.com

 

 HSI can help you comply with the  law and develop a more secure and
stable work force.

In the process, you can protect your brand And market share, while promoting
compliance.

 

Seattle HSI IMAGE Coordinators:

Lynda M. Buehring 206 442-2232

Adam Anderson 206 442-1658

Edwin Martinez 206 442-2236

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PUD Customers’ Solar Energy

Output Hits One Megawatt

 

Everett, WA – Customers of Snohomish County Public Utility
District have hit an energy milestone: their combined solar energy production
now stands at one megawatt, double their solar energy output of two years ago.
More than 200 PUD customers now cover part of their electricity needs through
their own renewable energy, including rooftop solar units.

 

The bulk of the small-scale solar energy production comes
from customers participating in the PUD’s SolarTh
Express program, which offers financial incentives and technical assistance
for solar photovoltaic and solar hot water systems.

 

“We’ve seen very strong interest in solar from both
residential customers and businesses,” said PUD Energy Efficiency Program
Manager Jessica Mitchell. “We can help customers identify models so projects
pencil out and they can manage their energy future in a profitable manner.”

 

For the PUD, which serves a rapidly growing area,
customer-generated solar energy is a wise investment as it reduces the utility’s need to purchase new energy. Renewable energy projects, such as rooftop solar units, also help customers reduce their environmental impact and utility bills.

 

“We’ve liked using less energy from traditional sources by
getting our energy from the sun,” said Don Davis, a Solar Express participant on Camano Island. “The PUD makes the
financing and installation process easy.”

 

Solar Express
Incentives/Loans:

Residential customers can qualify for up to $2,500 for solar
photovoltaic systems and commercial customers can qualify for up to $10,000.
All customers with electric hot water systems can qualify for a $500 incentive
for solar hot water systems. Residential customers may instead opt for a 2.9% APR
loan up to $25,000 for photovoltaic panels and up to $14,000 for solar hot water systems. Customers also may qualify for additional federal tax credits and state production incentives.

 

Solar Express is
one of the ways the PUD is promoting clean, locally-generated renewable
resources. For more information, including qualifications, call the PUD Energy
Hotline at 425-783-1700 or visit www.snopud.com/solarexpress.

 

 

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Interviewing Essentials Workshop

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

2:00 – 5:00 pm

MARYSVILLE LIBRARY

Large Meeting Room

6120 Grove Street

360-658-5000

 

This Free workshop will prepare you for

that upcoming interview. We’ll provide you with

strategies to make a lasting impression and

an opportunity to practice answering typical

interview questions.

Supported by the Goodwill Job Training &

Education Center.

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 Brown Bag Workshop

 

Acupuncture

Associates

"Natural Solution to

Eliminate Allergies, NAET"

 

February 22, 2012

11:30 - 1:00 pm

Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as

NAET®, are a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to

eliminate allergies of all types and intensities using a blend of

selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedure.

NAET® can successfully eliminate adverse reactions to food

allergies, chemicals, pathogens or environmental agents. NAET®

was discovered by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad in November of

1983.

Come join us for an interactive presentation on how muscle testing

and allergy treatments work. Learn how allergy problems relate to

undetermined health issues. Don't miss this great opportunity to get

rid of your concerns for good.

Free for Chamber Members. Non-members $5.00. Space is

limited. All seminars will be held in the Conference Room at

the Chamber. Register by calling 360-659-7700 or email

admin@marysvilletulalipchamber.com.

                   Brown Bag Lunches are Sponsored by:

Waste Management Northwest

 

 

 

 

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First

Saturday Savings

 Saturday, Feb 4, 2012

Downtown Marysville

Shop Local & Save!!! Every 1st Saturday Exclusive

sales at participating Downtown Marysville Merchants

Just off State Street on 2nd, 3rd & 4th Street

(look for the Red balloons & see in-store for details)

 

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FEBRUARY

Business

Before Hours

is

Pleased to Present:

 

Chairman of the Board,

 

 

Melvin

R. Sheldon Jr.

with his

 

"State of the Tulalip Tribes Address"

  

February 24, 2012 

7am to 9 am 

 Tulalip Casino Canoe Room

 

 

Call or email your
reservations today to save your seat!

 

 

Business Before Hours is
held from 7am - 9am at the Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, WA.
To register, email admin@marysvilletulalipchamber.com, or call (360) 659-7700.
Cost is $23.00 per person if you pre-register, or $28.00 at the door.
Reservations made and not honored will be billed. 

 

Join us from 7am to 9am for Business Before Hours for a great mix of networking, prizes and a hearty breakfast. This is a can't miss opportunity to network with over 100 potential clients and business partners, eat a great
breakfast, win prizes and stay informed. Come prepared to give your business premium exposure by bringing brochures and business cards to pass out. If you have an announcement or a prize to raffle, let us know and take advantage of televised exposure for your business

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UPCOMMING DATES TO
REMEMBER

 

• Feb. 4 –
       Everett Youth Hockey Booster Club Dinner & Auction, 6:00 pm
• Feb. 11 –
       The Silvertips return from six straight road games to host Vancouver on a Saturday night in Everett
• Feb. 17
       & 18 – The Silvertips host back-to-back weekend games against Portland  and Vancouver at Comcast Arena
• Feb. 22 –
       The second "Tip-a-Tip" night at the Smokey Point Boston's Pizza location, 6:00-7:30 pm

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	Brown Bag Seminar Series We are looking for business owners or their staff who are experts in their particular industry to share their knowledge with fellow Chamber Members.    We plan to offer weekly seminars for our "Brown Bag Seminar" series on a variety of topics whether it be social networking, auto repair for dummies, fitness or health related topics, advertising, ...the possibilities are endless!  We just need YOU to share your knowledge with others.    In return for your time and expertise, you will have an opportunity for networking and meeting potential clients for your business.... what better way to gain customers than by demonstrating  expertise in your field ?   The Brown Bag Seminar Series are held  Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Chamber Conference Room. Our Brown Bag Seminar Series is Sponsored by:                                   WASTE MANAGEMENT   Please contact Sylvia Johnston at (360) 659 - 7700 or email her at admin@marysvilletulalipchamber.com if you would like to facilitate a Wednesday Brown Bag in the Chamber Conference Room  from 11:30am-1:00pm or if you have ideas or topics that might be of interest to our Chamber business community.    Marysville Tulalip Chamber 8825 34th Ave. NE Marysville, WA  98270

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