Commitment to innovation, cutting waste and saving resources are common traits among a diverse group of 112 businesses, named to the King County Solid Waste Division’s 10th annual “Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling” list. Among the honorees on the list were the city of Snoqualmie and Lula Ruby Salon.
Howard Shultz was against the frapuccino, but Harry Roberts knew Howard would be missing a huge opportunity. Introduced by Starbucks in 1995, the frapuccino had surpassed $2 billion in sales by 2012.
In recognition of its dedication to quality martial arts instruction and community involvement, DMW Martial Arts was recognized with the Mark of Excellence Award from Century Martial Arts July 6.
On Saturday, July 30, Verizon retailer TCC on Snoqualmie Ridge, will be part of a national drive to donate 235,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children. Between noon and 3 p.m. on July 30, local families are invited to bring their children to the Snoqualmie store, 7802 Center Blvd. S.E., to pick up a backpack filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders and glue in the TCC School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.
Snoqualmie resident Roland Plymill has been named Key Bank’s business banking sales leader for Seattle and South Puget Sound.
Snoqualmie-based Democracy Live Inc. presented its voting technology to a host of countries at the United Nations in New York City on June 16.
The July luncheon meeting of Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business will feature a speed networking session. The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge.
Rock Steady Boxing, an exercise program adapted to people with Parkinson’s disease, and based on training used by boxing pros, is now offered in the Valley. Certified trainer Carol Robertson teaches classes at the Sno-Valley Senior Center in Carnation.
Jody Carr, agent of Carriage Insurance in North Bend, has received the Safeco Insurance® Personal Lines Achievement Award for 2016.
Wilson’s Leather has opened a new storefront at North Bend Premium Outlets on May 27, after moving out of its former location in the mall May 16. The new, 3,400 square-foot storefront is located next to Bass Factory Outlet.
Debbie Rosemont with Simply Placed will present “Multitasking Makes You Stupid,” at the June 8 luncheon of Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business.
On Memorial Day weekend, North-Bend-Based Car Camping for Urbanites, LLC officially launches its business.
The Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce is hiring for several full-time tourism positions this summer.
