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Letter from the President

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Letter from the eXeCUtiVe direCtor

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“An informal survey of Skagit County businesses finds increased optimism

and a more positive mood about the economy compared to a year ago.”

“EDASC has enhanced its commitment to local companies and has been able to focus more time and energy on attracting companies from business sectors that complement our existing business community.”

As we turn the page on 2010, current signs and predictions point to a continued economic recovery that should produce greater business success in 2011 at a faster pace than 2010.

While 2010 saw muted economic growth, the economy was heading in the right direction. A number of Skagit County businesses reported positive growth- some of them are highlighted in these pages.

Prognosticators point to several signals that call for an improved economic climate: federal economic policies that were put into play should continue to have a positive influence; the extended tax cuts will provide additional fuel; the current state of the US dollar will enhance exports, particularly important to our export-rich state; an improved business confidence in an economic recovery; a rise in employment trends; an increase in car and truck sales; an upswing in general retails sales; increased factory output; an uptick in the housing market; a continued upward trend in the stock market; and an economy in the Pacific Northwest that is stronger and more stable than much of the nation.

An informal survey of Skagit County businesses finds increased optimism and a more positive mood about the economy compared to a year ago.

What all of this means is increased optimism and an improved economy with further success in 2011.

But, regardless of where the economy may take us this year, know that our promise is to assist, support and encourage your success in 2011.

Don WiCkExECutivE DirECtor

Once again, the Economic Development Association of Skagit County has lived up to its Mission Statement. We have worked hard to enhance the quality of life in Skagit County through the creation and preservation of healthy businesses and

good jobs.During these tough economic times businesses have survived by becoming leaner

and tougher. They have had to make difficult choices and adapt in order to “weather the storm.” Once the economy starts to rebound, these companies will emerge much stronger and will better be able to thrive in the years ahead.

It is important to point out that your EDASC Board is not only committed to provide opportunities to new businesses wanting to locate here, but EDASC also brings value to our existing members through the numerous programs that are provided to assist them throughout the year. EDASC has enhanced its commitment to local companies and has been able to focus more time and energy on attracting companies from business sectors that complement our existing business community. Our membership has continued to be stable this past year, and EDASC remains financially strong despite the financial cutbacks to our budget from both the State and Federal levels. This is due, in no small part, to stringent business decisions by the EDASC staff and Board, and also to your continued support of the networking events and educational opportunities that are so generously sponsored by you, our EDASC members and associates.

I want to personally thank the EDASC staff for their unwavering dedication. Throughout the year, they have endured a number of medical issues and personnel changes, all with a seamless transition. For that, the EDASC Board and I are truly grateful.

It has been an honor and my pleasure to serve as your EDASC president this past year. I ask for your continued support of EDASC and the great work it does for the people of Skagit County.

kEitH SorEStADStAtE FArM inSurAnCE AnD FinAnCiAL SErviCESEDASC BoArD PrESiDEnt 2010

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PUBLISHERskagit Publishing1215 anderson road, Mount Vernon, Wa 98274360-424-3251

STAFF CONTRIBUTORSexecutive director: don Wickdirector of Marketing & development: ellen Newberry

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSMembership Content: debi McCullough Patty deWitt

COvER PHOTO Courtesy of: Guilain Grenier / BMW oraCLe racing

edasC President’s Letter .......................................................................................................... 3

edasC executive director’s Letter ............................................................................................. 3

edasC officers, Board of directors & staff ............................................................................... 5

edasC Calendar of events ........................................................................................................ 6

edasC annual report ............................................................................................................... 8

New World Yachts Picks Up speed .......................................................................................... 10

2010: a Year of successes, turnarounds and start-ups............................................................ 12

edasC Members (alphabetical list) ........................................................................................ 15

edasC Business directory ...................................................................................................... 21

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EDASC BUSINESS PROFILES


2010 edAsC offiCers

Lisa JanickimemBer At LArGeChief finAnCiAL offiCerJAniCKi indUstries

Patsy martineXeCUtiVe direCtorPort of sKAGit

WorKinG toGether CreAtinG JoBs

edAsC BoArd of direCtors

Bob hydeeXeCUtiVe direCtorPort of AnACortes

sue KrienenrefinerY mAnAGersheLL PUGet soUnd refinerY

stephanie WoodViCe PresidentChief AdministrAtiVe offiCer fisher & sons, inC.

Brian WolfePresident triCo ContrACtinG, inC.

duncan frazierPAst PresidentoWnerAnACortes finAnCiAL AssoCiAtes

edAsC stAff

don WickeXeCUtiVe direCtor [email protected]

dean shellanBUsiness [email protected]

Patty [email protected]

debi mcCulloughAdministrAtiVe [email protected]

diana morelliLAtino BUsiness AssistAnCe [email protected]

mary Anstensen memBer At LArGeViCe PresidentConstrUCtion UnLimited, inC.

John VothViCe President/CommerCiAL BAnKinG offiCerWAshinGton federAL sAVinGs

Keith sorestadPresidentAGentstAte fArm insUrAnCe

Alice takeharatreAsUrerVP CommerCiAL LendinG offiCerPeoPLes BAnK

tim LewisoWnerCorPorAte Air Center

ellen newberrydireCtor of mArKetinG & deVeLoPment [email protected]

ryan sakumafArm sUPPort direCtorsAKUmA Bros fArms, inC.

tim holloranseCretArYCoUntY AdministrAtorsKAGit CoUntY

James mcCaffertyBUsiness [email protected]

Greg reedsUPerintendentUnited GenterAL hosPitAL

Gary tollefsonPresidentsKAGit VALLeY CoLLeGe

Kate BennettdireCtor of LeAdershiP [email protected]


2011eConomiC foreCAst dinner: thUrsdAY, feBrUArY 17, 2011

C A L e n d A r o f e V e n t s

sChmoozefAir, A BUsiness-to-BUsiness eXPo: thUrsdAY, APriL 14, 2011Don’t miss EDASC’s business networking opportunity of the year! The SchmoozeFair is a great opportunity to market your company to over 900 business and community leaders with a trade show booth. This festive evening features enticing hors d’oeuvres, live jazz music, a silent auction, fun contests & prize drawings!

SKAGITPUBLISHINGSpas • Pools • Saunas • Swimspas • Tanning BedsNorthwest Hot Springs

The EDASC Economic Forecast Dinner is a year-in-review of the economic trends shaping Skagit County’s economy, as well as a look forward. The keynote speaker forecasts economic trends for the coming year, on both a national and regional level. The evening is a sellout each year with 500 guests from the business community in attendance.


sWinG into the hoLidAYs dinner, dAnCe & AUCtion: fridAY, deCemBer 2, 2011

tWentY-foUrth AnnUAL GoLf toUrnAment & Winefest: fridAY, JULY 22, 2011

JoiN NoW! Do you want to make an impact on the local business community? If so, you need to join the organization that reaches out to the business community in Skagit County. You’ll find that EDASC opens doors for their members, provides a support network and wants you and your business to succeed. Join today and see the impact take shape. Call EDASC for more information, (360) 336-6114.

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SKAGITPUBLISHING

AnACortes WAterfront festiVAL KiCKoff dinner & dAnCe: fridAY, mAY 20, 2011Held at the Port of Anacortes’ historic warehouse on the beautiful Guemes Channel, this dinner is the traditional kickoff to the Anacortes Waterfront Festival. The evening features a social hour on the dock and an outstanding dinner followed by dancing.

Join us in kicking off the 2011 holiday season in high style! This festive evening is filled with music, good friends, champagne & diamonds, delicious food and a high-energy, fast paced auction. Dancing to big band sounds caps off the evening on a high note. Great for your holiday office party or entertaining special clients!

Held at the beautiful and scenic Avalon Golf Course in Burlington, this is one of the most popular tournaments in Skagit County with 220 golfers participating. A WineFest, held on the Practice Green, follows the day of golf. This is the premiere social event of the summer season with hundreds of business & community leaders joining the golfers for an evening of wine tasting, fabulous hors d’oeuvres and great jazz all in a beautiful setting.


2 0 1 0 A n n U A L r e P o r tOur mission is to enhance Skagit County’s

quality of life through the creation

and preservation of healthy businesses and good jobs.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCESMALL BUSINESS DEvELOPMENT CENTER / BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION – ECONOMIC GARDENINGThe Economic Development Association of Skagit County offers assis-tance to businesses through our Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and our Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) programs. Working to ensure the survival and growth of existing Skagit County busi-nesses is a vital part of EDASC’s mission for economic development.

EDASC’s business assistance programs are supported by the Small Business Administration through WSU’s SBDC Network, the Washington Department of Commerce, Skagit County, the Ports of Anacortes & Skagit, local city governments, Skagit County’s Public Facilities Fund and EDASC members. These resources allow us to provide one-on-one coun-seling sessions & other services to the local business community.

Business AdvisingThrough the SBDC and BRE programs, EDASC offers no-cost, one-on-one, confidential business advising for existing, expanding, and start-up businesses. Business owners and future business owners receive assistance with preparing business plans, creating financial projections, improving marketing techniques, analyzing financial information, buying and selling a business, or approaching a lender for a business loan.

In 2010, EDASC provided technical assistance to more than 200 cli-ents looking to start or purchase a business, expand their business, or improve the performance of their business. These programs assisted business owners secure financing ranging from $5,000 up to more than $1 million. The businesses assisted accounted for more than 700 exist-ing and potential jobs in the community.

Seminars & WorkgroupsIn partnership with Skagit Valley College, EDASC offers a wide selection of education seminars. Every month EDASC hosts a free class aimed at small business entrepreneurs and explores what it takes to start and finance a new business. The class has been extremely well attended as the demand has increased for start-up assistance. Additionally, EDASC has hosted a number of other sessions on a variety of business topics.

The response to the workshops has been very positive both in the terms of satisfaction surveys and in the continuously growing number of attend-ees. In 2010, more than 800 participants attended EDASC seminars and workshops.

Entrepreneur ProgramIn partnership with the Washington Employment Security Department EDASC provides start-up and expansion assistance to those individuals drawing unemployment benefits. The Program consists of an individually designed effort to help entrepreneurs at an affordable cost, and brings together the very best of EDASC’s resources including: one-on-one busi-ness counseling, technical assistance, educational sessions and work-groups to build business management knowledge.

LATINO BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION PROGRAM (LBRE PROGRAM) “EL PROGRAMA PARA LA RETENCIóN Y EXPANSIóN DEL COMERCIO LATINO”In partnership with Skagit Valley College, EDASC’s Latino Business Retention and Expansion Program is also supported by funding from the Small Business Development Center and a sponsorship from Bank of America. Since the program was established in 2004, it has assisted Latino business owners in securing over $2 million in loans. The LBRE Mission is to provide one-on-one business counseling and broad-based support for Latino entrepreneurs and business owners for start-ups and business expansion. We do this by providing access to capital, business education aimed at financial literacy, and support with strategic planning, marketing, resource awareness and networking.

PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER PROGRAM (PTAC)The Procurement Technical Assistance (PTAC) program assists companies interested in bidding on federal, state or local government contracts. EDASC provides assistance with government paperwork and registrations, including HUBzone certification, Central Contractors Registration, and GSA schedules. EDASC also offers seminars and workshops for compa-nies that are interested in doing business with the government. In 2010 EDASC provided bid information and procurement resources to over 70 companies and had 29 initial (first time) counseling contacts and 247 “follow up” contacts. PTAC clients reported over $1,993,687 in con-tracts and subcontracts.

EDASC FOUNDATIONThe EDASC Foundation was established by EDASC to develop, implement and fund innovative research and education programs in cooperation with the institutions of higher education, private business and other interested parties. Currently the EDASC Foundation is the governing entity for Leadership Skagit- a partnership with Skagit Valley College and Washington State University and provides leadership to build a coalition on the issue of early learning in the community to strengthen our future workforce.

Leadership SkagitLeadership Skagit, founded by the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, Skagit Valley College and Washington State University, is operated under the governance of the EDASC Foundation. The program’s mission is to strengthen and transform our communities by developing a network of business and community leadership that is informed, inclusive and connected through shared learning experiences.

Leadership Skagit’s intensive 9-month curriculum combines leadership skill development with in-depth information, study and discussion on top-ics critical to the future of our region. In addition, participants work as a part of a small team to plan, organize and complete a service project that will provide a lasting benefit to our community. Leadership Skagit alumni continue their leadership journey by working on alumni community projects and serving on non-profit boards, planning commissions and task forces. Skagit County is a major sponsor of Leadership Skagit. The County joins business, corporate and individual sponsors in providing annual support for this vital program. Recognized by the 2004 Governor’s Leadership Award and the WSU Hall of Champions Award, the program brings together emerging and existing leaders from business, government and the non-profit world. It has proudly graduated over 200 participants since its inception.

INFRASTRUCTURE INvESTMENTThrough the American Recovery and Investment Act (Stimulus Dollars), the Washington State Department of Commerce approved Skagit County’s request for up to $9.3 million from the state’s bond cap author-ity for a new solid waste transfer facility and operation.


2 0 1 0 A n n U A L r e P o r tAnacortes will build a new water treatment facility and closed a bond issue that netted $40 million in proceeds as the Build America Bonds received a 35% subsidy from the federal government. The $56 million project will create an estimated 1,000 jobs during the 2 ½ year construc-tion phase, which will begin in 2011.

The city of Burlington sought commitment from the Transportation Improvement Bond for two projects in 2010: $606,900 for improve-ments to Section Street and $84,531 for Anacortes Street sidewalks. Also, the Department of Ecology provided $104,563 for stormwater improvements.

Design and an Environmental Impact Study are underway on a planned boardwalk that will run along the La Conner Channel Waterfront from the Port of Skagit Marina to Pioneer Park. The $4 million 5 phase project will be ushered in beginning as soon as 2011.

The first phase in the Mount Vernon Flood Protection Project and Riverfront Trail was completed in late 2010. The $25 million project is set to create over 600 jobs in the first 5 years and over 1300 jobs within 15 years.

Sedro-Woolley purchased a ladder truck that now allows for increased building height in Sedro-Woolley. It now allows for larger and more produc-tive redevelopment. The truck was an investment of $800,000. Together with a new fire truck the investment totals $1.25 million. In 2010 the city rezoned Highway 20 from Metcalf to Township Streets to mixed com-mercial and in 2011 will build the infrastructure to serve it. In the last 4 years, Sedro-Woolley has seen the investment of $20 million in infrastruc-ture for economic development.

PORT INvESTMENTSThe Northwest Career & Technical Academy’s “Marine Skills Center” opened its doors on Port of Anacortes property in the fall of 2010. It provides technical training for students pursuing a career in the Marine Trade.

The legendary Anthony’s restaurant completed construction on a new 6,000 square foot restaurant on Port property at the Cap Sante Boat Haven, opening in early 2011.

Other projects include improving the safety and security of the Wymans ramp facility, Puget Sound Rope Expansion, the “O” Avenue Beach Remediation and the contaminated soil and debris removal at the Scott site shoreline excavation.

The Port of Skagit secured a $3 million grant from the FAA and a $55,000 grant from the State Department of Transportation to update runway drainage and received a $950,000 grant from the State for taxiway cleanup. This past year also saw a renovation to a restaurant building and a lease to the Kitty Hawk Café, a brand new restaurant at the airport. Also the Port completed the FedEx move to a renovated facil-ity at the airport and the Port moved the growing company, Impressions Worldwide into the newest building at the business park. They also began work on an economic opportunity plan.

REFINERY INvESTMENTSThe Shell Puget Sound Refinery is doing their part to lower peoples’ exposure at the gas pump. 2010 saw the culmination of the refinery’s Benzene Reduction Project, a three part mega-project that included over $100 million in capital investment, utilized nearly 350 local contractors and brought in materials from both global and local suppliers.

EDUCATIONNORTHWEST CAREER AND TECHNICAL ACADEMY The Northwest Career & Technical Academy Quall Center opened its doors in September 2010 to students from six Skagit County consortium member school districts and Skagit Valley College. The Academy delivers innovative educational opportunities to high school juniors and seniors in the Northwest. The Academy offers hands-on professional training taught by industry professionals in the program areas of: Academy of Finance, Culinary Arts, Dental Technology, DigiPen Computer Science, DigiPen Sustainable Technology Design, Veterinary Technology, and Medical Technology. In addition to the Mount Vernon campus, the Academy also features a Marine Technology Center satellite campus located on Port of Anacortes property. This program is a first of its kind, featuring collabora-tion with Skagit Valley College focusing on cutting edge training in Marine Technology in the areas of: Composites, Propulsion, and Systems.

SKAGIT vALLEY COLLEGESkagit Valley College once again earned national recognition as one of the best community colleges in the nation as Washington Monthly named Skagit Valley College #19 among America’s Best Community Colleges. SVC becomes the only community college in Washington State to receive that honor in both 2007 and 2010.

Laura Angst Hall, the $28 million, 65,000 square foot new Sciences & Health Occupation building achieved the highest energy certification by the U.S. Government Building Council – the first education building in Washington State to achieve Leadership Energy and Environmental Design, LEED Platinum Certification.

HEALTHCARESkagit County’s three hospitals are collaborating to develop a regional Health Information Exchange. Island, Skagit Valley & United General Hospitals have formed the Medical Information Network – North Sound (MIN-NS) to connect the three hospitals to provide electronic patient records, which improves quality safety and efficiency of patient care. Ultimately the goal is to connect the approximately 300 providers at 70 sites and the hospitals’ medical staffs to the network. Island Hospital is building a $10.3 million, 25,000 square foot two level building to house their growing Cancer Care Center, Physical Therapy Department, new Wound Care Program and added services. The facility is set to be completed in 2011. They anticipate a $400,000 investment to start a Mental Health Program, including the recruitment of a psychia-trist. Skagit Valley Hospital acquired Skagit Valley Medical Center to form an integrated health care delivery system now known as Skagit Regional Clinics with 100 physicians and health professionals. Total employment is now at 1,700, making the hospital the county’s largest employer. Skagit Valley Hospital became a teaching hospital in 2010 in affiliation with Pacific Northwest University of Health Services in Yakima. A dozen third year medical students started rotations in 2010. They will be joined by another 10 to 12 students in 2011. In the past 3 years, Skagit Valley Hospital has assisted in successfully securing nearly 90 new providers to the area. United General Hospital is updating their strategic plan with a new focus for the next three years. As of 2011, they brought the diagnostic labora-tory services in-house, creating several positions.

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To hear Andy McDonald tell it, boat building is on the rebound in Skagit County,

where marine construction has been a tradi-tion since set-tler days.

“We’re actually grow-ing,” he says of New World Yachts of Anacortes, a high-end motor-yacht builder that, like the Phoenix bird, emerged from the ashes of North-ern Marine and refused to leave the old company behind, hiring back many employees with family wages and full benefits.

“We’re not afraid to try new things,” he continues. “We real-ized the importance of being lean and aggressive in the marketplace.

We’re willing to change and adapt and broaden our abilities — not stick to one thing.”

Not only lean but green, the company uses a process that has little waste and “one-off” construc-tion technology that shuns molds,

whether building yachts 57 or 150 feet.

McDonald, who worked off and on for Northern Marine during

its heyday early last decade when it employed as many as 300, decided to start his own company in

June 2009. The idea came to him when a long-time client asked him if he could finish a 64-footer the old builder had contracted to build.

“We saw an opportunity to start a new company and put some of these people back to work,” he re-

Green, Lean and aGGressive: new World Yachts Picks up speed

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“Because of EDASC we received nearly $100,000 in tax

incentives that helped us get people back in the workforce.

EDASC’s support has been instrumental to our success.”

~ Andy McDonald , New World Yachts

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calls. “I knew it was a shoe-in to start New World, contract firmly in the back pocket.”

The Economic Development As-sociation of Skagit County (EDASC) worked extensively with the com-pany during their start-up and early development phase. McDonald says, “EDASC has been an incredible resource for us, providing vital as-sistance from business planning to hiring issues to tax information. Be-cause of EDASC we received nearly $100,000 in tax incentives that helped us get people back in the workforce. EDASC’s support has been instru-mental to our success.”

Putting PeoPle back to work

McDonald’s workforce quickly rose to 15 a year ago, and since has more than tripled.

“We have 50 of the best employees — a team of like-minded individuals,” he explains. “It’s a younger workforce with a lot of new ideas.” A total of 48 were rehired from the Northern Ma-rine rolls and two are subcontractors, “who are effectively full-time work-ers,” he adds. The company expects to employ more next year.

Bud LeMieux, who grew Northern Marine from infancy into a highly respectable international motor-yacht manufacturer, is still involved in the company, McDonald points out. Indeed, New World has been doing business as “Northern Marine” since the former owner reacquired all the assets last summer.

What stands out today is McDon-ald’s adherence to lean methodology and versatility, much of which he picked up working on the East Coast with Freedom and Legacy Yachts, a Rhode Island-based boatmaker.

“I spent a lot of time studying lean manufacturing when I worked on the East Coast. We did a full, lean imple-mentation, and while I was there, we

expanded production with a new boat completed every five weeks,” McDon-ald states. “We’re willing to diversify and not afraid to change or adapt.”

New World uses a green philosophy of reusing most of its building mate-rials through careful planning and a 5-axis CNC unit, with nearly all of the manufacturing handled right in the 46,000-square-foot former Northern Marine plant at 310-34th St., across from Bunnies By The Bay.

DiversifieD custom builDer

“We’re a full custom operation,” he says of New World. “We’ll build any-thing, from small boats to big boats and everything in between.”

Currently, New World is construct-ing sleek expeditionary or trawler-style yachts of 64 to 118 feet — in fact, there are a 64-, 95- and two 80-foot-ers on the manufacturing floor — all custom, full-displacement boats.

“We’re very active with a number of (potential) customers looking at 86-, 95-, 103- and 115-footers and another at 156 feet,” says McDonald. “I talk to these clients at least once every day.”

While all present negotiations are with U.S. customers — none of whom was disclosed by name or ability to pay — New World Yachts née North-ern Marine is now targeting global cli-ents from Asia, Canada and Europe.

The marine industry is full of skilled labor and a downturn as we’ve experienced it can put a lot of these highly specialized individuals out of work. That was McDonald’s incentive to start New World.

“Walking through the plant, it’s always good to see the smiles on the workers’ faces,” Andy McDonald states. “We’ve put a lot of people back to work and they’re happy to be here. Seeing the smiles and feeling the vibes — there’s a lot of positive attitude there.”

“Walking through the

plant, it’s always good

to see the smiles on the

workers’ faces,” Andy

McDonald states. “We’ve

put a lot of people back

to work and they’re happy

to be here. Seeing the

smiles and feeling the

vibes — there’s a lot of

positive attitude there.”


by micHael barrett

The prosperity of a sound econo-my has eluded us in recent years, but most of Skagit’s businesses

have risen to the challenge and can now see a way back to normality. A few companies may have closed their doors; but for the most part, the county’s manufacturing sector has come through these tough times with plenty of gusto and aplomb.

It’s that kind of pluck and vigor that we celebrate. New companies have accepted the risks of a down economy and come on line anyway, while others have taken a “wait and see” attitude but are not far behind in making the big decision. Old businesses scaled down to weather the storm but have begun again recalling their laid-off highly skilled workers, of which the county abounds. Still others have ignored “boom and bust” altogether to do their own thing, and with stunning success.

And speaking of success: Nowhere has there been a better example than witnessing the Anacortes-built BOR90 trimaran whip the upstart Swiss yacht-racing team last year to win back the 150-year-old America’s Cup. Perhaps that story is a good place to start. . . .

america’s cuP for anacortesBMW Oracle Racing last year suc-

cessfully brought home the elusive America’s Cup, the most prestigious

prize in yacht racing. While many on the team are New Zealanders and “home” is the Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco, Anacortes and Sedro-Wool-ley played major parts in this global phenomenon.

Thanks to Janicki Industries along with site location assistance from EDASC, BMW Oracle Racing (aka BOR) chose Anacortes as its base to build its sleek trimaran racing yacht whose footprint takes up the area of a major-league baseball infield on water. Using its 5-axis mills and nearly twenty thousand hours of labor Janicki tooled the molds for the hulls, various append-ages, spars and the now famous wing, all of which required the utmost precision.

The BOR90 renamed USA-17 took on Alinghi of Switzerland, which won the famous cup in 2003 and successfully defended it in 2007, in a special “Dead of Gift” challenge. On February 14, 2010 USA-17 eliminated the Swiss, win-ning the first two races of the regatta held off Valencia, Spain.

The defender, now named Oracle Racing, has chosen San Francisco as the host city for the next America’s Cup re-gatta to be held in Summer 2013. Rac-ing will be held in San Francisco Bay featuring an exciting new class of 72-foot wing-sailed catamarans cur-rently under development. Alinghi has reported they will not participate.

Meanwhile, Anacortes, proud to be a part of the winning team, remains the

birthplace of USA-17, winner of the 33rd America’s Cup.

Janicki inDustries - all systems are go

One of the county’s most prominent and successful manufacturers, Janicki Industries, has weathered the economic downturn and is anticipating robust growth. According to CFO Lisa Janicki, “2010 started dismally, but by the fourth quarter our growth was so dramatic that we had our largest revenue year ever.”

Janicki, internationally renowned producer of large-scale, high-precision composite prototypes, parts and tooling, started in Sedro-Woolley in the early-’90s and has grown to become one of the county’s largest private employers. According to Lisa Janicki, the strat-egy for success has been to use down markets to increase company capacity and refine processes in targeted areas, positioning the company for growth when markets return.

Two years ago, Janicki opened a state-of-the-art composites manufactur-ing plant in the town of Hamilton. The facility includes twin proprietary 5-axis computerized mills that are among the largest and most precise in the world. During 2010, the company moved again to increase capacity, launching construction on a new facil-ity in Layton, Utah which will open in 2011.

2010: a year of successes, turnarounDs anD start-uPs

While 2010 presented restrained economic growth, there were numerous success stories in Skagit County. These successes included both large and small companies and both new and existing businesses. New companies highlighted in this section include: New World Yachts, Stellar Wood Products, Standard Biodiesel, Triton America, Anthony’s and Taquería El Milagro. Existing companies featured are: BMW/Oracle, Janicki Industries, Bayview Composites, BBC Biochemical, Pleasant Valley Farms and Impressions Worldwide. These companies all provided increased employment in our community and increased capital investment.

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JI currently employs 450 people, and has hired more than 125 people over the past 10 months. It is in the process of hiring back many of its skilled talent pool, Lisa Janicki explains. “The Ham-ilton plant is packed with work, and we are hiring in Utah,” she adds.

Among Janicki’s projects are high-tech carbon-fiber aerospace tools, prototype wind energy blades and a variety of experimental parts for space research. Janicki’s well-known custom-ers include Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner division, and BMW Oracle Racing, which won the America’s Cup yacht race last year.

Here’s a stellar comPanySpeaking of niches, Stellar Wood

Products of Burlington has made a name for itself in the scaffold-manufac-turing field by making precision planks from wood products.

“Our company, under a private label, has produced scaffold planking and concrete-forming materials for about 10 years in Sumner,” says co-owner Andy Glenn.

Part of the company made the move to Burlington last year to be close to its supplier. It uses a special grade of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) it purchases from Pacific Woodtech in the Burlington Industrial Park. It runs it through a “unique machine” that cuts and certifies the planks, rejecting any that do not qualify during the millime-ter-by-millimeter testing it endures.

The other section works on industrial wood forms for major concrete-pour-ing projects. These LVL forms are used in retaining walls, parking garages and other large contracts.

“We custom cut them and emboss the customer’s name on each board,” Glenn states. The boards are even color coordinated according to the customers’ wishes to ensure their safe return after the concrete sets.

Stellar, which maintains the opera-tion in Sumner, employs 15 and has plans to expand and, with EDASC’s help, more jobs will be created at the Burlington plant.

frencH frieD fuels

One of the more successful compa-nies this past year has been Standard Biodiesel USA, Inc., which recycles

used vegetable oil into industrial fuel. Founder and vice president John Wick is very upbeat about the future of Skagit County.

“This is news that’s absolutely fabu-lous: We have recycled from restaurants in Washington state more than 6 million gallons of vegetable oil into fuel,” he enthuses. “That puts us as the largest recycler (of vegetable oil) in the region that works into the fuel business. Right in Skagit County!”

Started in August 2006 in Snohomish County, Standard Biodiesel relocated a portion of their operation to the old Lignotech plant on Farm-to-Market Road and now has the capacity to process and store 600,000 gallons and deliver it via its 18-car rail access. The company employs 30 persons, four of them drivers of the clean and efficient pump trucks that travel around to res-taurants and vacuum the spent oil from bins the company provides. It counts as clients about 5,000 restaurants in this state, 300 or so from the North Puget Sound area.

“We’re up 25 percent from 2009,” Wick continues, “in part attributable to our location in Skagit County because we’re able to process more oil and fuel more efficiently than in the past.”

Having expanded to Idaho where the company has another facility, as well as Northern California and Oregon, Standard hopes eventually to go nation-wide. Already it is one of the country’s first plants to operate solely on waste vegetable oil, and other companies are converting the renewable diesel to automobile fuel and many other uses as well.

“We’ve been having a great year,” John Wick exclaims. “Our numbers are up; our efficiency is up. We couldn’t be happier.”

multiPurPose tooling comPany

Bayview Composites found 2010 profitable, building tooling for a num-ber of industries including aerospace, marine and energy. A multimillion-dol-lar contract just completed at the end of the year involved epoxy resin tooling for 12 different kinds of blades for wind turbines.

“These were big tools — quite

impressive,” states Theodore (Ted) Ginsburg, an aerospace engineer who is involved in several businesses in Skagit County under his partner of 51 years, Thomas Hsueh (pronounced “Shay”). “Actually, 2010 was a very good year for us on the composite side.”

As Bayview Edison Industries, the firm produced yachts. But that market collapsed and, as Bayview Composites, the company changed direction.

“About three years ago, we started looking at other possibilities and began building tooling for wind-turbine blades. We got a pretty large contract,” Ginsburg explains. “In all, we built 12 sets of tooling for different-sized blades for turbines up to 140 feet. Each tooling can produce 1,000 or more blades.”

new Planes being DeveloPeDAnother business under Hsueh is Tri-

ton Aerospace LLC, currently develop-ing small executive aircraft at the Port of Skagit’s Bayview Industrial Park in the old Pacific Circuits building and an adjacent property on Westar Lane.

Ginsburg says the two planes — the A500, a twin-engine, centerline thrust, six-person aircraft, and the A700, twin-jet for seven persons — got their start at Denver-based Adam Aircraft. That company went broke, and following a short, unproductive stint as a Rus-sian-owned firm, sold off all its assets — equipment and tools that filled 120 40-foot containers — to Triton, which last year shipped them lock, stock and barrel to Skagit County.

“Our main task is to concentrate on the A500 and reduce the weight. We’re redeveloping the airplane and hope to have a prototype in 2011,” informs Ginsburg. A number of engineers are currently working on the project at Triton’s design office in Anacortes.

The A500 belongs to a niche market and will become a very marketable aircraft once the weight problem is resolved.

“We’ll be hiring more people once the aerospace industry picks up. We’ll be ready,” says Ginsburg.

bbc biocHemicalBBC Biochemical had a very suc-

cessful year in 2010, growing by over 26%. BBC Biochemical, a biomedi-cal facility, expanded and relocated to

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South Mount Vernon from Snohomish County and began operations in a new state-of-the-art facility in mid-2007. With this move the company expanded its manufacturing operations and cre-ated a new R&D laboratory. Principally, BBC provides the health care industry with advanced biomedical reagents and technologies on a global scale. BBC President Adrian Biesecker says one reason for success this past year is diversity. The company has moved to supply products to new industries from textiles to semi-conductors. “We have been willing to diversify into any mar-ketplace that we can make better.” And Biesecker adds, “Our people make that happen. Having the right people that can guide the ship through these waters is vital. We have people that are very good at what they do.”

Pleasant valley farms to be more Profitable

Pleasant Valley Farms received a $150,000 loan from the Skagit County Council of Governments to help it ex-pand its pickle and sauerkraut produc-tion through the purchase of a pasteur-izer.

“Up until now, we’ve been mostly a food service company,” states spokes-person Karla Gulke. “Adding a pasteur-izer has been the key to allowing us to expand our sales, which will help us to assist growers in putting more acres into production. That’s our overall goal, not only to be profitable and sustainable agriculturally, but to help the growers.”

The pasteurizer will make the com-pany’s products “shelf stable,” Gulke adds, “and not require refrigeration,” much in the same way pickles and other products are found on the aisle shelves in grocery stores.

“EDASC has been a supporter of Pleasant Valley Farms for a long time,” Gulke states, “and with their support, we have been able to obtain govern-ment-guaranteed financing and involve the community in our success.”

Pleasant Valley Farms currently employs 70 people but during planting and harvests can expand up to as many as 175.

Presses Pick uP sPeeDNiche markets are nothing new in

Skagit County, but here’s one few have thought of: Reconditioned newspaper

printing presses.Impressions Worldwide services and

sells presses all over the world from its location at the Port of Skagit, where it’s been for 11 of its 16 years in existence.

Despite the departure of many web-set newspapers in this country, ac-cording to Impressions impresario Tom Loesch, “The demand is quite high for presses on the international level.”

Once a sale is made, Loesch’s staff of 15 goes into action to customize a press for the client, deliver it and install it.

“There’s quite a demand for color just hitting countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines,” he points out, adding that publishers in Mexico and countries in South American and Africa are also among his clients.

“It used to be we were buried with work in the U.S. Obviously, the demand declined, newspapers shut down, but business overseas picked up, and in five years, our business model reversed,” he explains.

Many community newspapers in America are still doing all right finan-cially, he adds, and many have become good customers as well.

anacortes welcomes antHony’s

One of the Northwest’s premier restaurant chains, Anthony’s, opened a 6,800-square-foot fine-dining estab-lishment at Cap Sante Marina located at the Port of Anacortes in January to great reviews.

This new restaurant, number 20 in the privately held chain, can accommo-date 312 guests, including 32 in a private room and another 100 on two large view decks, one open and one covered and created 80 new jobs in Anacortes.

“Anthony’s underscores the spirit of the Northwest that Anacortes so perfectly embodies,” says Anthony’s President and founder Budd Gould. “We’re excited to contribute to it.”

“The response at the opening (Jan. 17) was so fantastic,” adds Lane Hoss, director of marketing. “People have been so wonderful. We opened the doors to a full crowd.” Bob Hyde, Port Executive Director, stated, “Anthony’s Restaurant is exactly what we were hoping for in an anchor tenant for the Boat Haven. It will bring the com-munity and tourists by land and sea to Anacortes. We are proud of the fact

that Anthony’s sees Anacortes as a place they want to be. Thanks go out to Mayor Maxwell and the City of Ana-cortes, as well the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce for helping with this op-portunity.”

Anthony’s HomePort, which started in Kirkland in 1975, employs more than 2,000, of whom about 120 are veterans of 10 years or more. The chain’s core commitment is to using only fresh, Northwest seafood and local produce, as well as Northwest wines and micro-brews.

Hoss said EDASC had been particu-larly helpful in providing good research. “They were very supportive,” she adds, pointing out that they were an espe-cially great resource in helping “guide us and answering questions about the community.”

taquería el milagro- tHe miracle truck

Gonzalo Huitrón calls his Ta-quería on wheels “El Milagro-- The Miracle.” In March of 2007, Mr. Huit-rón came to EDASC to seek financing for his business. At that time he had no established credit or collateral. He was born in a small town in Mexico called Vicente Guerrero in the State of Michoacán. He says that his earliest memory occurred at the age of four—the memory of his own cries as he called for his mother and watched her back as she disappeared down a long dusty road. She never returned. At the age of seven, he began working in the fields in Mexico before finally making it to the States.

His prospects were poor for this loan but he did not give up.

He established credit and saved the money. Then the real miracles began. After saving $8,000 to buy the truck, it was given to him as a gift. He was able to heal and continue business after a propane tank explosion burned his face and scarred his hands. And then two micro loans totaling $9,500 were approved by the ‘Skagit Council of Governments’ loan fund. He is now the proud owner of a successful business and is already thinking of expanding. To top it off, Mr. Huitrón was voted the “Best Bite” in 2010 for his beef tacos, by those who attended the 2nd annual Bite of Skagit fundraiser on July 31, 2010.


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NorthWest Plus Credit Union Team Credit Union

Northwest Real Estate Valuation, LLC Team Real Estate

Northwest Tinman Team Autobody

Northwest Workforce Council Team Employment

NW Chiropractic Clinic Team Health Care

NW Golf Carts, Inc. Team Rentals / Sales

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. Team Freight & Storage

OASYS, Inc. Team Retail / Office

OIC of Washington Non-Profit Non-Profit

Olmsted Transportation Company, Inc. Supporter Freight & Storage

Oostra Rouw & Associates Supporter Accountants

Pacific Continental Realty LLC Team Real Estate

Pacific Northwest Properties Team Real Estate

Pacific Northwest Trail Association Non-Profit Non-Profit

Pacific Party Canopies, Inc. Team Rentals / Sales

Pacific Pile & Marine Team Marine Related

Pacific Pride Commercial Fueling /

Martin Commercial Fueling, Inc. Supporter Unattended Cardlock Fueling

Pacific Woodtech Corporation Partner Lumber

Padgett & Padgett PLLC Team Accountants

Palmer, Shannon Individual Individual Members

Palmer’s on the Waterfront Team Restaurant / Caterer

Pape Machinery Partner Rentals / Sales

Pat Rimmer’s Les Schwab Tire Centers Team Auto Related

Peoples Bank Partner Banks

Per Dona Salonspa Team Health, Fitness & Beauty

PetroCard Team Oil / Gas Distribution / Processing

Piazza Construction, Inc. Team Construction

Piazza Realty Property Management, Inc. Team Property Management

Pioneer Center North Partner Counseling

Pioneer Market /

Mount Vernon Red Apple Market Team Grocers Retail / Wholesale

Pioneer Tree Service & Landscaping Team Landscaping

Planting Design Team Landscaping

PND Engineers, Inc. Supporter Engineering / Land Surveying

Pondry Team Web Development

Port Gardner Timber Company, Inc. /

Bow Hill Mill Co. Supporter Land Development / Cedar Mill / Logging

Potter, Margaret E. Individual Individual Members

Premier Graphics Team Printing

PrepWork Consortium Team Education

Presidio Construction, Inc. Team Construction

Prime West Solutions Team Computers / Consulting

PrimeLending Team Mortgage

Printstreams Supporter Printing

ProScapes, Inc. Team Landscaping

Public Utility District No. 1

of Skagit County Public Utilities

Puget Sound Energy Silver Utilities

Puget Sound Rope Team Manufacturers

Quadrant Homes Supporter Construction

Quantum Constructon, Inc. Partner Construction

R I S Insurance Team Insurance

Ragen MacKenzie /

Wells Fargo Investments Team Finance

Rallye Auto Sales Supporter Auto

RE/MAX Territory NW Team Realtors

RE/MAX Valley Homes Team Realtors

Regence BlueShield Supporter Insurance

Reisner Distributor, Inc. Team Oil / Gas Distribution / Processing

Richard M. Simcock DDS PS Partner Health Care

Rockfish Grill / Anacortes Brewery Team Restaurant / Caterer

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Team Retail / General

Rolfson’s Home Furnishings Team Retail / Homes / Interiors

Ronald T. Jepson & Associates, PS Team Engineers

Rosario Skin Clinic Team Health, Fitness & Beauty

Rulersmith, Inc. Team Manufacturers

S & B Farms, Inc. Team Agriculture

Sakuma Bros Farms Inc. Team Agriculture

Salish Trust Team Importers

Samish Indian Nation Non-Profit Public

San Juan Airlines Supporter Aviation

San Juan Lanes, Inc. Team Recreation

Save On Storage Team Storage

Schell Design Group Team Graphic Design

Scimitar Construction Team General Contractor

Scott Milo Gallery Team Arts

Scott Richards Insurance, Inc. Team Insurance

Seawolf Marine Mfg., Inc. Team Boat Manufacturers

Secret Harbor Non-Profit Children / Family Services

Sedro-Woolley Auto Parts, Inc. Team Auto Related

edasC assoCiatioN MeMBersMEMBER NAME LEVEL BUSINESS LISTING MEMBER NAME LEVEL BUSINESS LISTING



Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Associations / Clubs / Chambers

Sedro-Woolley School District #101 Public Education

Sedro-Woolley, City of Public Public

Semrau Engineering & Surveying Team Engineering / Land Surveying

Sensible Organizing Strategies Team Professional Organizer

Seven Sisters, Inc. Team Electric / Supply & Contracting

Shell Puget Sound Refinery Gold Oil Refineries

Sierra Pacific Industries Supporter Lumber

Silver Reef Hotel, Casino & Spa Silver Recreation

Sims Honda Team Auto

Skagit Adult Day Care Non-Profit Non-Profit

Skagit Business & Staffing Team Services / Office

Skagit Community Foundation Non-Profit Foundation

Skagit Conservation Education Alliance Non-Profit Non-Profit

Skagit Council of Governments Public Public

Skagit County Public Public

Skagit County

Community Action Agency Partner Non-Profit

Skagit County EMS Commission Non-Profit Health Care

Skagit County Historical Museum Non-Profit Museum

Skagit Crossings LLC Team Property Management

Skagit Endodontics LLC Team Health Care

Skagit Farmers Supply Team Agriculture

Skagit Ford-Subaru Team Auto

Skagit Gardens, Inc. Partner Nursery-Wholesale

Skagit Golf & Country Club Non-Profit Golf

Skagit Habitat for Humanity Non-Profit Non-Profit

Skagit Industrial Steel Team Construction

Skagit Island Human Resource

Management Association Non-Profit Non-Profit

Skagit Land Trust Non-Profit Non-Profit

Skagit Law Group, PLLC Team Attorney

Skagit Powersports, Inc. Team Motorcycle Dealers

Skagit Publishing Gold Publishing

Skagit Publishing Commercial Printing Team Printing

Skagit Readymix Team Concrete

Skagit River Brewing Company & Pub Partner Restaurant / Caterer

Skagit River Steel & Recycling Supporter Recyclers

Skagit Speedway Team Recreation

Skagit State Bank Partner Banks

Skagit Surveyors & Engineers Team Engineering / Land Surveying

Skagit Symphony Non-Profit Arts

Skagit Transit Public Transportation

Skagit Transportation, Inc. Supporter Trucking / Earth Related Services

Skagit Valley College Public Education

Skagit Valley Family YMCA Non-Profit Non-Profit

Skagit Valley Herald Team Newspapers / News

Skagit Valley Hospital and

Skagit Regional Clinics Public Health Care

Skagit Valley Signs Team Signs

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Non-Profit Non-Profit

Skagit, Port of Public Public

Skagit/Island Counties

Builders Association Non-Profit Associations / Clubs / Chambers

Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland Non-Profit Non-Profit

Small Planet Foods, Inc. Team Agriculture

Smiley Insurance Services Corp. Team Insurance

Smiley Properties Supporter Real Estate

Snelson Companies, Inc. Team Construction

Solveig & Jones Atterberry /

Homes Plus Properties, Inc. Team Real Estate

Sound Cedar Company Team Construction Related

Sound Development Group LLC Team Engineering / Land Surveying

Sound Ocean Metal Fabricators Team Manufacturers

Sound Shredding & Recycling Team Services / Office

Sound Wise Studios Team Services / Entertainment

Spane Buildings, Inc. Team Construction

Spanel, Harriet Individual Individual Members

Speedy Automated Mailers Inc. Team Mailing Services

State Farm Insurance /

Brad Methner Insurance Agency Inc. Team Insurance

State Farm Insurance,

Keith Sorestad, Agent Supporter Insurance

Steam Interactive, LLC Team Web Development

Sterling Hill National Supporter Warehouse / Storage

Stiles & Stiles Inc. P.S. Team Attorney

Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing, Inc. Team Retail / Personal

Strandberg Construction Inc. Team General Contractor

Strauss Jewelers Team Jewelers

Sturdy Engineering Corporation Team Engineering / Land Surveying

Summit Bank Team Banks

Summit Law Group Team Attorney

Sundance Energy Services, Inc. Team Recyclers

Sunland Bark and Topsoils Company Team Recyclers

Swinomish Casino Team Recreation

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Silver Public

T Bailey, Inc. Supporter Manufacturers

Team Corporation Supporter Manufacturers

Terminal Freezers, Inc. Team Freight & Storage

Tesoro Refining and

Marketing Company Silver Oil Refineries

The Bridge Assisted Living Supporter Assisted Living

The Learning Ladder

Child Development Center Team Childcare

The Lunch Box Team Restaurant / Caterer

The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington Supporter Retail / General

The Reed Advantage, LLC Team Computers / Consulting

Theater Arts Guild Non-Profit Arts

Therapeutic Massage-

Kimberly Self, LMP Team Health, Fitness & Beauty

Think Solutions Consulting Team Consulting

TRANSPAC MARINAS, INC. Team Marine Related

TRICO Contracting, Inc. Team Construction

Tri-County Truss Supporter Manufacturers

TruckVault Team Manufacturers

Tulip Valley Vineyard & Orchard Team Wineries

U.S. Bank / NW WA Business Banking Supporter Banks

Ultimate Arch Orthotics Team Health, Fitness & Beauty

Union Bank Supporter Banks

United Brotherhood

of Carpenters Local 1532 Non-Profit Non-Profit

United General Hospital Gold Health Care



United Rentals Team Rentals / Sales

United Way of Skagit County Non-Profit Non-Profit

Unity Group, The Team Insurance

V.I.P. Espresso Catering & Bartending Team Restaurant / Caterer

Van Zyverden, Inc. Team Agriculture

Vander Wel, Jacobson,

Bishop & Kim, PLLC Team Attorney

Vans Equipment Co., Inc. Supporter Rentals / Sales

Venoil Supporter Oil Refineries

Vigilant Counsel for Employers Non-Profit Employer Services

Visiting Nurse Home Care Non-Profit Health Care

Volant Partner Manufacturers

WAL*MART #2596 Team Retail / General

Wallace & Associates Team Insurance

Wallace Ventures LLC Team Real Estate / Business Park

Walton Beverage Company Supporter Beverage Distribution

Washington Alder L.L.C. Team Lumber

Washington Bulb Company, Inc. Partner Agriculture

Washington Federal Savings Partner Banks

Washington Manufacturing Services Non-Profit Consulting

Washington Vocational Services Non-Profit Non-Profit

Waste Management of Skagit County Supporter Recyclers

WCR Plan Center Supporter Magazines

Welch Brothers Construction Team Construction

Wells Fargo Business Banking Team Banks

Wells Nursery LLC Team Nursery

West Mechanical Team Heating & Air Conditioning-Refrigeration

Westar Solutions Team Services / Office

Whidbey Island Bank Supporter Banks

Whole Energy Fuels Team Oil Refineries

Wick, Don Individual Individual Members

William J. Toomey, CPA Team Accountants

Williams & Nulle, PLLC, CPA’s Gold Accountants

Williams / Northwest Pipeline Team Utilities

Windermere Real Estate /

Anacortes Properties Team Realtors


Skagit Valley Team Realtors


Skagit Valley Commercial Division Team Realtors

Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Team Real Estate

Wizards of Ooze Portable Restrooms Team Rentals / Sales

Workskiff, Inc. Team Boat Manufacturers

Wycoff Insurance Agency Inc. Team Insurance

Youth Dynamics Non-Profit Teen Services

Youthnet Non-Profit Non-Profit

Congratulations!

2010 Volunteer of the Year

MarY anstensen

edasC assoCiatioN MeMBersMEMBER NAME LEVEL BUSINESS LISTING

mary AnstensenViCe PresidentConstrUCtion UnLimited, inC.

thank you to our 2010 Committee Chairs:

Greg reedsUPerintendentUnited GenterAL hosPitAL

EDASC Member Services Guide / 2011 21

2011 edAsCmemBer BUsiness direCtorYThe following companies are members of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County

ACCoUntAntsArcher Halliday, PS1621 Cornwall AvenueBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 756-1010Fax: (360) 756-1011Email: [email protected]: www.archergroup.comContact: Ellen Sheen

Hilsinger & Company CPAs417 Pease RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3175Fax: (360) 757-3178Email: [email protected]: www.hilsinger.comContact: Robert Hilsinger

John J . Lee CPA PS843 Cook RoadSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-9996Fax: (360) 856-9991Email: [email protected]: www.johnjleecpa.comContact: John Lee

John R . Brown CPA, Inc ., P .S .PO Box 1232 / 1129B Riverside DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6511Fax: (360) 424-1400Email: [email protected]: John Brown

Larson Gross PLLC245 East George Hopper RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2700Fax: (360) 757-3631Email: [email protected]: www.larsongross.comContact: Wendy Eickmeyer Lynne M . Lang Accounting & Business Services Co .PO Box 898Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-1414Fax: (360) 588-0110Email: [email protected]: www.LynneMLangAccounting.comContact: Lynne Lang

Moss Adams LLP2200 Rimland Drive, Suite 300Bellingham, WA 98226-6641Phone: (360) 676-1920Fax: (360) 671-5411Email: [email protected]: www.mossadams.comContact: Todd Kooiman

Oostra Rouw & AssociatesPO Box 2404Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-1040Fax: (360) 336-1900Email: [email protected]: Randy Oostra

Padgett & Padgett PLLC1302 Cleveland AvenueMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1040Fax: (360) 424-4293Email: [email protected]: www.padgettcpa.comContact: Ray Padgett

William J . Toomey CPAPO Box 1246/1128 E. Fairhaven Ave.Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 424-0833Fax: (360) 424-0877Email: [email protected]: www.skagitcpa.comContact: Bill Toomey

Williams & Nulle, PLLC, CPA’s407 Pine StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6611Fax: (360) 336-6581Email: [email protected]: www.wncpa.comContact: J. Mark Roetcisoender

AdVertisinG / PromotionAL

Adventures In AdvertisingPO Box 718Conway, WA 98238Phone: (360) 445-3920Fax: (360) 631-1648Email: [email protected]: www.impressionmaker.comContact: Denise Jantz

Bayside Specialties, Inc .12135 Jacqueline DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-5422Fax: (360) 707-5423Email: [email protected]: www.baysidespecialties.comContact: Darrell & Stephanie Hooper

BrandQuery, LLC815 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-0152Fax: (360) 336-3604Email: [email protected]: www.brandquery.comContact: Jacque Beamer

AGriCULtUreAlf Christianson Seed Company11857 Bay Ridge DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 336-9727Fax: (360) 419-3035Email: [email protected]: Jeanne Crannell

All West / Select Sires450 North Hill BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6093Fax: (360) 757-7808Email: [email protected]: www.allwestselectsires.comContact: Jim Wells

AMF Farms Inc .200 Washington Avenue / PO Box 1030Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-2299Fax: (360) 755-8010Email: [email protected]: www.pumpkinpatchpals.com or www.fruitdeco.comContact: Michele Youngquist or Liz Mitchell

Charley’s Greenhouse and Garden17979 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-2626Fax: (360) 395-3019Email: [email protected]: www.charleysgreenhouse.comContact: Charley or Carol Yaw

John Peth & Sons13515 Bisquet Ridge LaneBow, WA 98232Phone: (360) 766-5308Contact: Dan Peth

Knutzen Farms9255 Chuckanut DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6771Fax: (360) 757-3222Email: [email protected]: www.knutzenfarms.comContact: Roger Knutzen

LeFeber Turf Farm15195 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-4054Fax: (360) 416-0246Email: [email protected]: www.lefeberturf.comContact: Vernon Vidmore or Nick Cecotti

Northwest Horticulture14113 Riverbend RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-8555Fax: (360) 424-8537Email: [email protected]: www.northwesthort.comContact: Bruce Gibson

S & B Farms, Inc .17381 Britt RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-6022Contact: Richard Smith

Sakuma Bros Farms Inc .PO Box 427Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6611Fax: (360) 757-3936Email: [email protected]: Ryan Sakuma

Skagit Farmers SupplyPO Box 266Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6053Fax: (360) 757-4143Email: [email protected]: www.skagitfarmers.comContact: Brian Duquaine

Small Planet Foods, Inc .106 Woodworth StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-2754Fax: (360) 855-9835Email: [email protected]: www.smallplanetfoods.comContact: Craig Weakley

Van Zyverden, Inc .12035 Higgins Airport WayBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0444Fax: (360) 757-4304Email: [email protected]: Sarah Gilmore

Washington Bulb Company, Inc .16031 Beaver Marsh RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273-9295Phone: (360) 424-5533Fax: (360) 424-3113Email: [email protected]: www.tulips.comContact: Leo Roozen

ArChiteCtsCarletti Architects P .S .116 East Fir Street, Suite AMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-0394Fax: (360) 424-5726Email: [email protected]: www.carlettiarchitects.comContact: Peter Carletti

FSI Architects625 Fisher LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-5687Fax: (360) 757-4005Email: [email protected]: www.fishersons.comContact: Troy McOmber, AIA


ArtsHeritage Galleries504 First StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-0350Fax: (360) 336-5538Email: [email protected]: Sara Ganus

Lincoln Theatre Center FoundationPO Box 2312Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-7129Fax: (360) 336-2408Email: [email protected]: www.ilovethelincoln.comContact: Thomas Mayes

McIntyre Hall2501 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-7727Fax: (360) 416-6618Email: [email protected]: www.mcintyrehall.orgContact: Nida Tautvydas

Scott Milo Gallery420 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-6938Email: [email protected]: www.scottmilo.comContact: Katherine Sherman

Skagit SymphonyPO Box 1302Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-9336Fax: (360) 424-8715Email: [email protected]: www.skagitsymphony.comContact: Linda Henley

Theater Arts GuildPO Box 1954Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 770-8751Email: [email protected]: www.theaterartsguild.orgContact: Ellen Palmer

Assisted LiVinGCap Sante Court Retirement Community1111 32nd StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8088Fax: (360) 299-0427Email: [email protected]: www.capsantecourt.comContact: Nancy Laeha

Country Meadow Village1501 Collins RoadSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-0404Fax: (360) 856-5545Email: [email protected]: www.villageconcepts.comContact: Tracy Willis

La Conner Retirement Inn / Assisted LivingPO Box 1087 / 204 North First StreetLa Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-5700Fax: (360) 466-2237Email: [email protected]: www.laconnerretirementinn.comContact: Wilma Jo Flaherty

Mountain Glen Retirement Community1810 East Division StreetMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 424-7900Fax: (360) 424-8436Email: [email protected]: www.mtnglen.comContact: Martin Taylor

The Bridge Assisted Living301 South LaVenture RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 416-0400Fax: (360) 424-7797Email: [email protected]: www.thebridgeatmountvernon.comContact: Stacy Ney

AssoCiAtions / CLUBs /ChAmBers

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce819 Commercial Avenue, Suite FAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7911Fax: (360) 293-1595Email: [email protected]: www.anacortes.orgContact: Stephanie Hamilton

Associated General Contractors of Washington110 North Commercial, #110Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 223-8757Fax: (360) 647-7865Email: [email protected]: www.agcwa.comContact: Liz Evans

Burlington Chamber of Commerce111 South Cherry Street / PO Box 1087Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0994Fax: (360) 757-0821Email: [email protected]: www.burlington-chamber.comContact: Linda Fergusson

La Conner Chamber of Commerce606 Morris Street / PO Box 1610La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-4778Fax: (360) 466-0204Email: [email protected]: www.laconnerchamber.comContact: Marci Plank

Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce105 East Kincaid Street, Suite 101 / PO Box 1007Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-8547Fax: (360) 424-6237Email: [email protected]: www.mountvernonchamber.comContact: Kristen Whitener

Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce714B Metcalf StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1841Fax: (360) 855-1582Email: [email protected]: www.sedro-woolley.comContact: Pola Kelley

Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association15571A Peterson RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6916Fax: (360) 757-0604Email: [email protected]: www.sicba.orgContact: Wayne Crider

AttorneYChang & Boos1305 11th Street, Suite 301Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 671-5945Fax: (360) 676-5459Website: www.americanlaw.comContact: Greg Boos

Chmelik, Sitkin & Davis P .S .1500 Railroad AvenueBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 671-1796Fax: (360) 671-3781Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.chmelik.comContact: Frank Chmelik & Jon Sitkin

McMullen & Ochs PLLC, Attorney At LawPO Box 152Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1045Fax: (360) 855-0432Email: [email protected]: Kristjan Ochs

Moser, C . Thomas1204 Cleveland AvenueMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-7900Fax: (360) 336-3488Email: [email protected]: www.tomoser.comContact: Tom Moser

Skagit Law Group, PLLCPO Box 336Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-1000Fax: (360) 336-6690Email: [email protected]: www.skagitlaw.comContact: Brian Clark, Esq. & Kate Szurek, Esq. & Craig Cammock, Esq. & John T. Burke, Esq.

Stiles & Stiles Inc . P .S .925 Metcalf / PO Box 228Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-0131Fax: (360) 856-2875Email: [email protected]: Brock & Brian Stiles

Summit Law Group315 5th Avenue South, Suite 1000Seattle, WA 98104-2679Phone: (206) 676-7052Fax: (206) 676-7053Email: [email protected]: www.summitlaw.comContact: Bruce Schroeder

Vander Wel, Jacobson, Bishop & Kim, PLLC2201 Highland DriveAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-9900Fax: (208) 361-5064Email: [email protected]: www.vjbm.comContact: Gary E. Jacobson

AUtoBlade Chevrolet / Commercial Vehicles1100 Freeway DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273-9692Phone: (360) 424-3231Fax: (360) 424-9311Email: [email protected]: www.bladechevy.comContact: Zane Morrison

Foothills Auto CenterPO Box 629 / 1881 Bouslog RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7575 / (800) 228-1207Fax: (360) 757-8585Email: [email protected]: www.foothillsautocenter.comContact: Pam Nelson

Rallye Auto Sales1010 Old Highway 99Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7770Fax: (360) 757-7607Email: [email protected]: www.rallyeauto.comContact: Doyle Guffie

Sims Honda1615 South Goldenrod RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7467Fax: (360) 757-2825Email: [email protected]: www.simshonda.comContact: Lance Sims & Keith Hofkamp

Skagit Ford-Subaru680 Auto BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2000Fax: (360) 757-1406Email: [email protected]: www.skagitfordsubaru.comContact: DJ Tapley

AUto reLAtedLouis Auto Glass1721 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-9759Fax: (360) 428-4795Email: [email protected]: www.louisautoglass.comContact: Sue Walden

Mobile Music Unlimited1420 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 2Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-4354Fax: (360) 424-5267Email: [email protected]: www.mobilemusic.comContact: John Manso

Mount Vernon Towing & Auto Repair2218 Cedardale RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 336-3535Fax: (360) 336-3497Email: [email protected]: www.mvautorepair.comContact: Doug Faber


Napa Auto Parts - The Parts Store149 George Hopper RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-9936Fax: (360) 707-9966Contact: Rich Marsula or Rob Coogle

Pat Rimmer’s Les Schwab Tire Centers903 South Burlington Blvd / PO Box 394Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0038Fax: (360) 757-0040Email: [email protected]: www.patrimmerlstires.comContact: Pat Rimmer, Rick White or Ed Perry

Sedro-Woolley Auto Parts, Inc .816 Murdock StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-0341Fax: (360) 855-0830Email: [email protected]: Sheri Queen & Steve Huggins

AUtoBodYDally’s Auto Body300 Willow LaneMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7184Fax: (360) 424-6807Email: [email protected]: www.dallysautobody.comContact: Mark Hulst

Northwest Tinman307 West State StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-4279Fax: (360) 854-2291Email: [email protected]: www.nwtinman.comContact: Tim McCray

AViAtionAirline Training Academy of Puget Sound LLC4010 Airport Road, Hanger #1Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7025Fax: (360) 293-7405Email: [email protected]: www.ataofpugetsound.comContact: Mike Freeman

Commercial Aircraft Interiors LLC1387 Pacific DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3117Fax: (360) 707-0352Email: [email protected]: www.cai.aeroContact: Barbara Welch

Corporate Air Center15452 Airport DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7757Fax: (360) 757-1557Email: [email protected]: www.corporateaircenter.comContact: Tim Lewis

San Juan Airlines4000 Airport Road, Suite AAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (800) 874-4434Fax: (360) 293-0517Email: [email protected]: www.sanjuanairlines.comContact: Clyde Carlson

BAnKsBank of America1602 Hewitt AvenueEverett, WA 98201Phone: (425) 259-76183Website: www.bankofamerica.comContact: Tom Bratton

Bank of the Pacific801 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-9383Fax: (360) 588-9385Email: [email protected]: www.bankofpacific.comContact: Mike Trafton

Banner Bank110 Cascade Mall DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-9080Fax: (360) 757-9041Email: [email protected]: www.bannerbank.comContact: John Gischer

Business Bank1854 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2272Fax: (360) 707-2375Email: [email protected]: www.businessbankwa.comContact: Michal Cann

Cascade Bank822 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2087Fax: (360) 707-2316Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.cascadebank.comContact: Rhonda Tingley & Andrea Martin

Key Bank201 East FairhavenBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9641Email: [email protected]: www.keybank.comContact: Angie Stockman

Peoples Bank1801 Riverside DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-8872Fax: (360) 848-9791Email: [email protected]: www.peoplesbank-wa.comContact: Jim VanderMey

Skagit State Bank301 East Fairhaven AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0411Fax: (360) 755-9695Website: www.skagitbank.comContact: Cheryl Bishop

Summit BankPO Box 805 / 723 Haggen DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0100Fax: (360) 707-0200Email: [email protected]: www.summitbank-wa.comContact: Jim Bishop II

U .S . Bank / NW WA Business Banking404 North Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9325Fax: (360) 755-9325Email: [email protected]: www.usbank.comContact: Sigrid Schumacher

Union Bank119 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-1200Fax: (360) 848-1219Email: [email protected]: www.unionbank.comContact: David Cope

Washington Federal SavingsPO Box 642Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 855-7754Fax: (360) 757-2685Email: [email protected]: www.washingtonfederal.comContact: John Voth

Wells Fargo Business Banking1310 10th Street, Suite 101Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 650-5393Fax: (360) 650-5397Email: [email protected]: www.wellsfargo.comContact: Wade Stringfield

Whidbey Island Bank1800 South Burlington Boulevard / PO Box 302Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3416Fax: (888) 360-0011Email: [email protected]: www.wibank.comContact: Tim Northrop

BeVerAGe distriBUtionCrown Distributing Co . LLC17117 59th Avenue NEArlington, WA 98223Phone: (425) 252-4192Fax: (425) 258-3016Email: [email protected]: Bob Fiedler

Fidalgo Bay Coffee Company856 North Hill BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-8818Fax: (360) 757-8810Email: [email protected]: www.fidalgobaycoffee.comContact: David Evans

Walton Beverage Company1946 Park LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0044Fax: (360) 757-1609Email: [email protected]: Les Blouin

BoAt ChArtersMystic Sea Charters819 Commercial Avenue, Suite FAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-8000 / (800) 308-9387Fax: (360) 588-1011Email: [email protected]: www.mysticseacharters.comContact: Monte Hughes

BoAt mAnUfACtUrersAmerican Tugs / Tomco Marine Group, Inc .PO Box 600 / 800 South Pearle Jensen WayLa Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-9277Fax: (360) 466-0466Email: [email protected]: www.americantugs.comContact: Tom Nelson

Eddyline Kayaks11977 Westar LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2300Fax: (360) 757-2302Email: [email protected]: www.eddyline.comContact: Tom Derrer

Latitude Marine Services L .L .C .PO Box 940 / 18578 McGlinn Island LaneLa Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-4905Fax: (360) 466-5615Email: [email protected]: www.latitudemarine.comContact: Patrick Gudmundson

New World Yacht Builders LLC3201 T AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-9292Email: [email protected]: www.nweyachts.comContact: Andy McDonald

Seawolf Marine Mfg ., Inc .15613-A Peterson RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3191Fax: (360) 757-0392Email: [email protected]: seawolfmarine.comContact: Stennar & Crystal Thorson

Workskiff, Inc .500 Metcalf Street, Building A-5Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 707-5622Fax: (360) 757-0892Email: [email protected]: www.workskiff.comContact: Jeff Clark


BoAt rePAirDakota Creek Industries, Inc .820 4th Street / PO Box 218Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-9575Fax: (360) 293-6432Email: [email protected]: www.dakotacreek.comContact: Mike Nelson

ChiLdCAreThe Learning Ladder Child Development Center100 Valley Mall WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-3533Fax: (360) 416-6652Email: [email protected]: www.thelearningladder.comContact: Mike & Michelle Moser

ChiLdren / fAmiLY serViCes

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Washington4204 Meridan Street, #101Bellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 671-6400 x107Fax: (360) 671-3832Email: [email protected]: www.bbbs-nw.orgContact: Rex Dudley

Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit CountyPO Box 947Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-3723Fax: (360) 230-8787Email: [email protected]: www.bgcskagit.orgContact: Kim Grams

Secret Harbor225 North Walnut StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-5700Fax: (360) 755-2212Email: [email protected]: www.secretharbor.orgContact: Al Lewandowski

CoLLeCtionsDebt Recovery SpecialistsPO Box 1145Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-8159Fax: (360) 416-0467Email: [email protected]: www.debtrs.comContact: Denise Decker

CommUniCAtionsACI SystemsPO Box 2221Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (425) 259-2342Fax: (425) 304-5999Email: [email protected]: www.norteltechs.comContact: Anthony Kinsman

Comcast400 Sequoia DriveBellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 527-8345Fax: (360) 527-8223Email: [email protected]: www.comcast.comContact: Brett Fontes

ComPUters / ConsULtinG

3D Corporation2103 Grant StreetBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 671-4906Fax: (360) 734-8859Email: [email protected]: www.3Dcorp.usContact: Ron Cornett

Computer Source of NW WA, Inc .PO Box 1063Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-2211Email: [email protected]: www.computersourcenw.comContact: Adrian Santangelo

Diversint, Inc .200 West Gates Street, Suite 100Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-7065Fax: (360) 336-9988Email: [email protected]: www.diversint.comContact: Pete Vander Meulen

NorthWest DataWorks1720 39th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 708-5607Email: [email protected]: www.nwdw.comContact: Steve Coryell

Prime West Solutions1404 Riverside Drive, Suite HMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 982-2785Email: [email protected]: www.pwsmv.comContact: Scott Taylor

The Reed Advantage, LLCPO Box 913 / 320 East Fairhaven Avenue, Suite 209Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 770-4295Email: [email protected]: www.TheReedAdvantage.comContact: Lou Ann Reed

ConCreteConcrete Nor’WestPO Box 280Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 757-3121Fax: (360) 757-3816Email: [email protected]: Brad Barton

Skagit Readymix103 North Township StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-0422Fax: (360) 856-0429Email: [email protected]: www.skagitreadymix.comContact: Rod Hall

ConstrUCtionACS - Anacortes Construction ServicesPO Box 380Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7100Fax: (360) 293-7331Email: [email protected]: www.anacortescs.comContact: Brian Johnson

Alan N . Perkes Construction, Inc .3001 Old Highway 99 South, Suite 201Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-0255Fax: (360) 428-0259Email: [email protected]: Alan Perkes

Axthelm Construction, Inc . - ACI / Modern Steel StructuresPO Box 2947 / 17160 Dike RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-6848Fax: (360) 428-0206Email: [email protected]: www.axthelmconstruction.comContact: James & April Axthelm

Chad Fisher Construction, LLC11703 Bayview Edison RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 757-0580Fax: (360) 630-5934Email: [email protected]: www.cfisherconstruction.comContact: Chad Fisher

Crest, Inc .17132 Bennett RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-8700Fax: (360) 424-1116Email: [email protected]: Brian Ruthford

Exxel Pacific, Inc .323 Telegraph RoadBellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 734-2872Fax: (360) 671-7616Email: [email protected]: www.exxelpacific.comContact: Kevin DeVries & Tim Spink

Fisher & Sons, Inc .625 Fisher LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-4094Fax: (360) 757-4005Email: [email protected]: www.fishersons.comContact: Stephanie Wood

Hansell-Mitzel Homes1111 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 201 / PO Box 2523Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 757-7930Fax: (360) 757-7960Email: [email protected]: www.hm-homes.comContact: Jeff Hansell

Irving Construction Corp ., Inc .819 Commercial Avenue, Suite GAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-6354Fax: (360) 293-2979Email: [email protected]: www.irvingconstructioncorp.comContact: W. Scott Irving

Knorr Homes L .L .C .3604 West 10th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-4335Email: [email protected]: Ed Knorr

Mortenson14719 NE 29th PlaceBellevue, WA 98007Phone: (206) 795-1096Email: [email protected]: www.mortenson.comContact: Chuck Haigh

Piazza Construction, Inc .224 Stewart Road #230Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-3547Fax: (360) 424-3548Email: [email protected]: www.piazzaconst.comContact: John Piazza, Sr.

Presidio Construction, Inc .116 East Fir Street, Suite BMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-3339Fax: (360) 424-2041Email: [email protected]: www.presidioconst.comContact: Ed Olsen

Quadrant HomesPO Box 130Bellevue, WA 98009Phone: (425) 455-2900Fax: (425) 646-8377Email: [email protected]: www.quadranthomes.comContact: Peter Orser

Quantum Constructon, Inc .12761 Quantum LaneAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-0656Fax: (360) 293-4736Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.quantumci.comContact: Karin and Mike Baldwin

Skagit Industrial Steel500 Metcalf, Building A-1Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 854-0074Fax: (360) 856-6441Email: kschluter@sisnorthwestWebsite: www.skagitindustrialsteel.comContact: Kent Schluter

Snelson Companies, Inc .601 West State StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-6511Fax: (360) 856-5816Email: [email protected]: www.snelsonco.comContact: Ed Shannon


Spane Buildings, Inc .1611 Buck WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1505Fax: (360) 424-1502Email: [email protected]: www.spanebuildings.comContact: Jim Spane

TRICO Contracting, Inc .15066 Josh Wilson Road / PO Box 409Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2373Fax: (360) 757-3963Email: [email protected]: www.tricocontracting.comContact: Brian Wolfe

Welch Brothers ConstructionPO Box 818Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-9848Fax: (360) 299-9158Email: [email protected]: www.welchbros.comContact: Bill Welch

ConstrUCtionAGGreGAtes

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc .20411 East Hickox RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 424-3441Fax: (360) 424-3322Email: [email protected]: www.martinmarietta.comContact: Ira Taylor

ConstrUCtioninsPeCtion

GeoTest Services, Inc .741 Marine DriveBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 733-7318Fax: (360) 733-7418Email: [email protected]: www.geotest-inc.comContact: Julie Richardson

ConstrUCtion reLAtedATS Automation1997 Park LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-5800Fax: (360) 707-5900Email: [email protected]: www.atsinc.orgContact: Ken Duncan

CASE Power and Equipment15111 Smokey Point BoulevardMarysville, WA 98271Phone: (800) 228-1208Fax: (360) 651-2487Email: [email protected]: www.casepower.comContact: Michael Ziegler

Construction Unlimited Inc .12057 Havekost RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-1266Fax: (360) 299-9298Email: [email protected]: www.constructionunlimitedwa.comContact: Mary Anstensen

CPI Plumbing and Heating1900 Railroad AvenueMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-5636Fax: (360) 428-5659Email: [email protected]: www.cpiplumbing.comContact: Kelly Schols

Esary Roofing & Siding Co ., Inc .420 Pease RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0933Fax: (360) 757-0932Email: [email protected]: www.esary.com

HKP Architects314 Pine Street, Suite 205Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-2155Fax: (360) 336-3657Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]: www.hkpa.comContact: David Hall, Julie Blazek & Brian Poppe

K S Excavating, Inc .1500A East College Way PMB 403Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-4862Fax: (360) 424-0917Contact: Kevin Sullivan

Mount Vernon Building Center815 Roosevelt AvenueMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-9073Fax: (360) 424-5048Email: [email protected]: www.mvbc-online.comContact: Kevin Kok

Sound Cedar Company2600 Cedardale RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 424-4548Fax: (360) 424-7978Email: [email protected]: soundcedar.comContact: Mike Woods

ConstrUCtion retAiLE & E Lumber & Home Center201 West State StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-2805Fax: (360) 856-1858Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.eelumber.comContact: Dave Mercer

ConsULtinGThink Solutions Consulting4850 G Loop RoadBow, WA 98232Phone: (360) 840-9780Email: [email protected]: Darlene Mindrum

Washington Manufacturing Services8227 44th Avenue West, Suite DMukilteo, WA 98275Phone: (425) 438-1146Fax: (425) 438-2755Email: [email protected]: www.wamfg.orgContact: Bob Uptagrafft

CoUnseLinGPioneer Center North24961 Thompson DriveSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-3186Fax: (360) 856-3138Email: [email protected]: www.pioneerhumanserv.orgContact: A. Christine Furman

Credit UnionBECU315 College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (800) 233-2328 x5485Email: [email protected]: www.becu.orgContact: Mary Holmes

North Coast Credit Union - Mount Vernon1410 Riverside Drive / PO Box 489Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-1779Fax: (360) 428-2721Email: [email protected]: www.northcoastcu.comContact: Rose Mary Wilson

NorthWest Plus Credit Union780 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9511Fax: (360) 755-9414Email: [email protected]: www.nwpluscu.comContact: Debbie Driscoll

deVeLoPment / ConstrUCtion

Dahlstedt Family Properties13048 Farm to Market RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-3004Contact: Norm & Pat Dahlstedt

Landed Gentry Development, Inc .504 East Fairhaven AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9021Fax: (360) 755-9029Email: [email protected]: www.landedgentry.comContact: Brian Gentry

Nord Northwest CorporationPO Box 713Conway, WA 98238-0713Phone: (360) 466-1084Fax: (360) 445-4407Email: [email protected]: www.nordnw.comContact: Dick Nord

edUCAtionBellingham Technical College3028 Lindberg AvenueBellingham, WA 98225-1599Phone: (360) 752-7000Fax: (360) 715-8359Website: www.btc.ctc.eduContact: Ronda Laughlin

Brandman University, Chapman University SystemPO Box 2610Oak Harbor, WA 98277Phone: (360) 679-2515Fax: (360) 257-3906Email: [email protected]: www.brandman.edu/whidbeyislandContact: Barbara Bockman

Burlington-Edison School District927 East Fairhaven AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3311Fax: (360) 755-9198Email: [email protected]: Laurel Browning

Cascades Job Corps CenterPO Box 819Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 854-2161Fax: (360) 854-2227Email: [email protected]: www.cascades.jobcorps.govContact: Brian Hurst

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University3615 North Langley Boulevard, Building 126Oak Harbor, WA 98278Phone: (360) 279-0959Fax: (360) 279-0997Email: [email protected]: www.erau.edu/washingtonContact: Pat Travenetti

Junior AchievementPO Box 28357Bellingham, WA 98228Phone: (360) 715-1132Fax: (360) 733-1250Email: [email protected]: www.jawashington.orgContact: Leah Macaleer

La Conner School DistrictPO Box 2103La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-3171Fax: (360) 466-3523Email: [email protected]: www.lcsd.wednet.eduContact: Tim Bruce

Mount Vernon Christian School820 West Blackburn RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-9157Fax: (360) 424-9256Email: [email protected]: www.mvcwa.comContact: Patrick De Jong

Mount Vernon School District #320124 East Lawrence StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-6110Fax: (360) 428-6172Email: [email protected]: www.MountVernonSchools.orgContact: Carl Bruner

North Cascades Institute810 State Route 20Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 854-2599Fax: (360) 856-1934Email: [email protected]: www.ncascades.orgContact: Saul Weisberg


PrepWork Consortium204 West Montgomery StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-6631Fax: (360) 416-7831Email: [email protected]: www.prepwork.orgContact: Kim Davis

Sedro-Woolley School District #101801 Trail RoadSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-3500Fax: (360) 855-3574Website: www.swsd.k12.wa.usContact: Mark J. Venn

Skagit Valley College2405 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-7997Fax: (360) 416-7773Email: [email protected]: www.skagit.eduContact: Gary Tollefson

eLeCtriC / sUPPLY &ContrACtinG

All West Electric Service & Repair16920 Allen West Rd.Bow, WA 98232Phone: (360) 757-6758Fax: (360) 707-2690Email: [email protected]: Tim Van Leeuwen

Dahl Electric, Inc .521 East Victoria AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-1145Fax: (360) 755-9722Email: [email protected]: www.dahlelectric.comContact: Chris Dahl

Seven Sisters, Inc .613 Sunset Park DriveSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-0842Fax: (360) 856-0236Email: [email protected]: www.sevensisters.comContact: Nancy Williams

emPLoYee BenefitsEmployee Benefits Planning L .L .C .2203 Highway 99 South / PO Box 1547Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-5507Fax: (360) 424-5351Email: [email protected]: www.ebpllc.comContact: Rod Bring

emPLoYer serViCesVigilant Counsel for Employers6003 23rd Drive West, Suite 200Everett, WA 98203Phone: (425) 349-4477Fax: (425) 349-4480Email: [email protected]: www.vifilantcounsel.orgContact: Renee Huseby

emPLoYmentChinook Enterprises2026 LaVenture RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-0140Fax: (360) 428-1616Email: [email protected]: www.chinookenterprises.orgContact: Robert Martin

Express Employment Professionals525 East College Way #FMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-1980Fax: (360) 336-1540Email: [email protected]: www.expresspros.comContact: Mark Hagen

Human Resources, Inc .2124 Riverside Drive, Suite 107Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7134Fax: (360) 424-6800Email: [email protected]: www.humanresourcesinc.comContact: Matthew Youngsman

Kelly Services728 134th Street SW #201Everett, WA 98204Phone: (888) 217-0757Fax: (425) 741-3213Email: [email protected]: www.kellyservices.comContact: Janet Sahnoun

Labor Ready NW2222 Riverside Drive, Suite 202Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-3205Fax: (360) 424-0869Email: [email protected]: www.laborready.comContact: Jack Hamilton

Manpower, Inc .216 Champion StreetBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 671-1977Fax: (360) 647-1454Email: [email protected]: www.manpower.comContact: Dale Sprague

Northwest Workforce Council2005 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-3510Fax: (360) 428-6983Email: [email protected]: www.worksourcenorthwest.comContact: Brian Humphrey

enGineerinG / LAnd sUrVeYinG

David Evans & Associates, Inc .119 Grand Avenue, Suite DBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 647-7151Fax: (360) 647-7160Email: [email protected]: www.deainc.comContact: Garth Cray

Garrison Engineering1997 Park LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-5656Fax: (360) 707-5858Email: [email protected]: www.gecorp.netContact: Carl Garrison, PE

PND Engineers, Inc .811 1st Avenue, Suite 570Seattle, WA 98104Phone: (206) 624-1387Fax: (206) 624-1388Email: [email protected]: www.pndengineers.comContact: Jon Keiser

Semrau Engineering & Surveying2118 Riverside Drive, Suite 208Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-9566Fax: (360) 424-6222Email: [email protected]: Mark Semrau

Skagit Surveyors & Engineers806 Metcalf StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-2121Fax: (360) 855-1658Email: [email protected]: www.sseconsultants.comContact: Louie Requa

Sound Development Group LLC1111 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 202 / PO Box 1705Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 404-2010Fax: (360) 404-2013Email: [email protected]: www.sdg-llc.comContact: Pat Severin, P.E.

Sturdy Engineering Corporation7168 San Juan Hill LaneAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-2511Fax: (360) 299-2698Email: [email protected]: www.sturdyengineering.comContact: Gary Sturdy

enGineersRonald T . Jepson & Associates, PS222 Grand Avenue, Suite CBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 733-5760Fax: (360) 647-8939Email: [email protected]: www.jepsonengineering.comContact: John Tuttle

enGrAVinGMister T’s Awards & EmbroideryPO Box 1148Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-9339Fax: (360) 424-8523Email: [email protected]: www.mrtsawardsandembroidery.com or www.companycasuals.com/mistertsContact: Dawn Latimer

entertAinmentManco BandPO Box 123Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (206) 718-5379Email: [email protected]: www.mancoband.comContact: Mark Nilson

eVent PLAnninGCreative CelebrationsPO Box 1402Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-5972Fax: (360) 542-6837Email: [email protected]: www.cceventplanning.comContact: Colleen Smiley

finAnCeAnacortes Financial Associates906 7th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-1173Fax: (360) 588-9535Email: [email protected]: www.afa-associates.comContact: Duncan Frazier

D . A . Davidson195 East George Hopper RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-9400Fax: (360) 757-9401Email: [email protected]: www.dadco.comContact: Art Larvie

Edward Jones Investments913 Metcalf StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-0239Fax: (866) 816-2219Email: [email protected]: www.edwardjones.comContact: Troy Kunz

Jeweler and Associates815 Cleveland Avenue #200Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-3242Fax: (360) 336-3242Email: [email protected]: www. jewelerandassociates.comContact: Gary Jeweler

Northwest Farm Credit ServicesPO Box 966 / 265 East George Hopper RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2353Fax: (360) 707-2355Email: [email protected]: www.farm-credit.comContact: Stephanie Rennie

Ragen MacKenzie / Wells Fargo Investments1404 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-9761Fax: (360) 336-9767Email: [email protected]: www.wellsfargo.comContact: Rod Carter


fLoristDonatello Flowers and Gifts702 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-4816Fax: (360) 293-1314Email: [email protected]: www.donatelloflowersandgifts.comContact: Jean & Mike Fantini

Hart’s Floral & Cedar Bay Gift Baskets410 Commercial StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-4248Fax: (360) 424-2070Email: [email protected]: www.hartsfloral.comContact: Colleen McKnight

food ProCessinG /PACKAGinG

Commercial Cold Storage1011 South 1st StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6625Fax: (360) 336-3860Email: [email protected]: Gary Thor

Draper Valley Farms1000 Jason Lane / PO Box 838Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7947Fax: (360) 424-1666Contact: Jason Sherwood

forestrYArbor-Pacific Forestry Services, Inc .PO Box 1234Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-2836Contact: Ken Osborn

Janicki Logging & Construction Co ., Inc .103 North Township StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-2068Fax: (360) 856-2916Email: [email protected]: Mary Ann Douglas

foUndAtionSkagit Community FoundationPO Box 1763Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-3181Fax: (360) 424-3778Email: [email protected]: www.skagitcf.orgContact: John G. White

freiGht & storAGeOak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc .PO Box 1469Auburn, WA 98001Phone: (800) 285-6254Fax: (253) 931-5137Email: [email protected]: www.oakh.comContact: Edward Vander Pol

Olmsted Transportation Company, Inc .3228 Old Highway 99 SouthMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7528Fax: (360) 424-0574Email: [email protected]: www.olmstedtransportation.comContact: Bart Smith

Terminal Freezers, Inc .410 South Spruce Street / PO Box 467Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9015Fax: (360) 755-0145Email: [email protected]: www.terminalfreezers.comContact: Kevin Hansen

fUnerAL homesHawthorne Funeral Home, Memorial Park, on-site Crematory & Reception Facility1825 East College Way / PO Box 398Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1154 / Tollfree (866) 999-1154Fax: (360) 424-1931Email: [email protected]: www.hawthornefh.comContact: Dick & Kirk Duffy

Lemley Funeral Chapel1008 Third StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1288Fax: (360) 855-1868Email: [email protected]: www.lemleychapel.comContact: Rick Lemley & Chuck Ruhl

GenerAL ContrACtorGreenberry Industrial, LLC235 North Hill BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-5638Fax: (360) 707-5639Email: [email protected]: www.greenberryinc.comContact: Chris Murray

Industrial Resources Inc .PO Box 507Clear Lake, WA 98235Phone: (800)755-6416Fax: (360) 856-6777Email: [email protected]: www.industrial-resources.comContact: Jay Follman

Lakeside Industries11497 Havekost Road / PO Box 729Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2168Fax: (360) 293-9784Email: [email protected]: Rod Gilmore

Scimitar ConstructionPO Box 1720Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8387Fax: (360) 293-8352Email: [email protected]: www.scimitarconstruction.comContact: Dave Gold

Strandberg Construction Inc .PO Box 319Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7431Fax: (360) 299-8660Email: [email protected]: www.strandbergconstruction.comContact: Nels Strandberg

GLAss / WindoWsBurlington Glass423 Avon AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9621Fax: (360) 755-9628Email: [email protected]: www.burlingtonglasss.comContact: Mike Hinson

GoLfAvalon Golf Links19345 Kelleher RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-1900Fax: (360) 757-2555Email: [email protected]: www.avalonlinks.comContact: Ron Hass

Skagit Golf & Country Club16701 Country Club DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-4081Fax: (360) 757-0154Email: [email protected]: www.skagitgolfclub.comContact: Tina McNealey

GrAPhiC desiGnGrafixCorpPO Box 1441Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-5268Fax: (360) 404-3012Email: [email protected]: www.grafixcorp.comContact: Guy Corp

Schell Design Group18404 Skagit City RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 445-2073Fax: (360) 445-3003Email: [email protected]: www.schelldesigngroup.comContact: Sharon Schell

GroCers retAiL /WhoLesALe

Anacortes Meats910 B 11th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 202-6789Email: [email protected]: www.anacortesmeats.comContact: Paul Wiles

Costco Wholesale1725 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-5703Fax: (360) 757-5705Email: [email protected]: Andrea Lowden

Food Services, Inc .PO Box 218 / 17889 McLean RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7147Fax: (360) 848-1587Website: www.foodservicesinc.comContact: Bill Crawford

Haggen Food & Pharmacy #15757 Haggen DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 814-1500Fax: (360) 814-1594Website: www.haggen.comContact: Andy Haggen

Pioneer Market / Mount Vernon Red Apple MarketPO Box 848La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-0188Fax: (360) 466-3094Email: [email protected]: Darrell Skiles

GroominGLickety Clips Grooming2130 East Parkway DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-2036Email: [email protected]: www.licketyclips.comContact: Nancy Thomas

hArdWAreAce Hardware1720 Q AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-3535Fax: (360) 293-5830Email: [email protected]: www.acehardwareanacortes.comContact: Randy Burgess

Kaptein’s Ace Hardware1420 Riverside DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-6977Fax: (360) 428-5871Email: [email protected]: Ed & Jeff Kaptein

heALth CAreBBC BiochemicalPO Box 1320 / 409 Eleanor LaneMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 542-8400Fax: (800) 518-6299Email: [email protected]: www.bbcus.comContact: Adrian Biesecker

Hilde Family Dentistry120 East George Hopper Road, Suite 210Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-5353Fax: (360) 707-5343Email: [email protected]: www.HildeFamilyDentistry.comContact: Jason Hilde D.D.S.


Holland Health Services, Inc .PO Box 1406 / 1911 Division StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7829Fax: (360) 424-9053Email: [email protected]: www.aeholland.comContact: Eric Bowen

Island Hospital1211 24th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-1327Fax: (360) 299-1339Email: [email protected]: www.islandhospital.orgContact: Vince Oliver

LifeTek Inc .15377 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-8239Fax: (360) 428-5063Email: [email protected]: www.lifetekinc.comContact: Diane Goetz

Northwest Orthopaedic Surgeons, P .S .1500 Continental PlaceMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7041Fax: (360) 424-8449Email: [email protected]: www.nwosonline.comContact: Robert Billow

NW Chiropractic Clinic1601 A William WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-8115Fax: (360) 428-0104Email: [email protected]: www.nwcsir.comContact: Dana Rindal

Richard M . Simcock DDS PS130 South 15th Street, Suite 101Mount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 428-4393Fax: (360) 428-4606Email: [email protected]: Rick Simcock

Skagit County EMS Commission2911 East College Way, Suite CMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-3230Fax: (360) 428-3235Email: [email protected]: www.skagitems.comContact: Earl Klinefelter

Skagit Endodontics LLC205 West Fairhaven Avenue, Suite ABurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3636Fax: (360) 757-1132Email: [email protected]: Richard Volwiler

Skagit Valley Hospital and Skagit Regional ClinicsPO Box 1376Mount Vernon, WA 98273-1376Phone: (360) 814-2130Fax: (360) 814-2416Email: [email protected]: www.skagitvalleyhospital.orgContact: Gregg Davidson

United General Hospital2000 Hospital DriveSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-7112Fax: (360) 856-7204Email: [email protected]: www.unitedgeneral.orgContact: Gregory C. Reed

Visiting Nurse Home Care600 Birchwood Ave.Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 416-0343 / (800) 624-2714Fax: (360) 848-9846Email: [email protected]: www.vnhomecare.orgContact: Sharon Swanson

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American Laser Centers19101 36th Avenue W, Suite #108Lynnwood, WA 98036Phone: (425) 712-8922Contact: Stacey Watts

Cascade Cosmetic Center111 12th StreetMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 336-1947Fax: (360) 336-1692Email: [email protected]: www.cascade-cosmetic.comContact: Katie Upton & Gary Brown MD

Per Dona Salonspa601 South First StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-0725Fax: (360) 336-3542Email: [email protected]: perdonasalonspa.comContact: Julie Fleury and Shannon Corey

Rosario Skin Clinic1600 Continental Place #101Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-3026Fax: (360) 428-4227Email: [email protected]: www.rosarioskinclinic.comContact: Amber D. Fowler, MD

Therapeutic Massage- Kimberly Self, LMP20774 Carolann PlaceBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-5911Email: [email protected]: Kimberly Self

Ultimate Arch Orthotics303 State Street, Suite CSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 630-8583Email: [email protected]: ultimatearch.comContact: Darren & Denese Gettel

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West Mechanical20253 Cook RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-0112Fax: (360) 734-6076Email: [email protected]: www.westmechanical.netContact: Michael Drake

hoteL / moteLAdvance Resorts of AmericaPO Box 819La Conner, WA 98257-0819Phone: (360) 466-4468 x103Fax: (360) 466-1398Email: [email protected]: www.araresorts.comContact: Darci Olsen

Anaco Bay Inn916 33rd StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-3320Fax: (360) 299-3336Email: [email protected]: www.anacobayinn.comContact: Daljit Pawar & Richard Nash

Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn & Nantucket Inn5316 Ferry Terminal RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-5177Fax: (360) 299-2412Email: [email protected]: www.shipharborinn.comContact: Linda Harvey

Best Western CottonTree Inn & Convention Center2300 MarketMount Vernon, WA 98273-5449Phone: (360) 428-5678Fax: (360) 428-1844Email: [email protected]: www.cottontreeinns.comContact: Laura McDaniel

Cap Sante Inn906 9th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-0602Fax: (360) 299-9859Email: [email protected]: www.capsanteinn.comContact: Mark Lione

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Burlington9384 Old Highway 99 NorthBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2717Fax: (360) 757-7243Email: [email protected]: www.marriott.com/otsfsContact: Tina Pullar

Hampton Inn & Suites - Burlington, WA1860 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7100Fax: (360) 757-7117Email: [email protected]: www.burlingtonsuites.hamptoninn.comContact: Lennart Bentsen

Holiday Inn Express & Suites900 Andis RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-7338Fax: (360) 707-2111Email: [email protected]: www.hiexpress.com/burlingtonwaContact: Danielle Callendar

La Conner Country Inn / Channel LodgePO Box 573La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-3101Fax: (360) 466-0199Email: [email protected]: www.laconnerlodging.comContact: Cindy Nelson or Shanden Templar

Majestic Inn & Spa419 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-1400Fax: (360) 299-8835Email: [email protected]: www.majesticinnandspa.comContact: Robert Morand

imPortersMobile Merchandisers2611 Henson Road / PO Box 1223Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-3187Fax: (360) 336-5951Email: [email protected]: www.mobmerch.comContact: Steve Wells

Salish Trust10041 South March’s Point RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2624Fax: (360) 293-3213Email: [email protected]: Lenora Wilbur-Cook

indiVidUAL memBersBolduc, Rick336A East Fairhaven AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3400Fax: (360) 755-0285Email: [email protected]: Rick Bolduc

Collins, Bill331 Belmont TerraceMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 424-1278Contact: Bill Collins


Palmer, Shannon2950 Newmarket StreetBellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 383-6604Email: [email protected]: Shannon Palmer

Potter, Margaret E .715 North 8th StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6605Email: [email protected]: Maggie Potter

Spanel, Harriet903 Liberty StreetBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 733-9457Email: [email protected]: Harriet Spanel

Wick, Don204 West Montgomery StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6114Fax: (360) 336-6116Email: [email protected]: www.skagit.orgContact: Don Wick

indUstriAL GAsesAir Liquide Large Industries US L .P .8581 South Texas RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-6171Fax: (360) 293-7156Email: [email protected]: www.airliquide.comContact: Isaac Nelson

insUrAnCeAllstate - Booth Agency130 South 15th StreetMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 848-0939Fax: (360) 848-1038Email: [email protected]: Annette Booth

Allstate / Pola Kelley Insurance Agency, Inc .407 State StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 895-0555Fax: (360) 855-9743Email: [email protected]: http://agent.allstate.com/PolaKelley/Welcome/Contact: Pola Kelley

American Family Insurance1840 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-1155Fax: (360) 757-1156Email: [email protected]: www.PaulGenest.comContact: Paul Genest

Farmers Insurance325 West Kincaid StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-5410Fax: (360) 848-5066Email: [email protected]: www.farmersagent.com/holisContact: Heidi Olis

Farmers Insurance / Mike Gubrud Agency400 East Fairhaven AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7000Fax: (360) 757-2928Email: [email protected] Contact: Mike Gubrud

Group Health Cooperative2211 Rimland Drive, Suite 114Bellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 647-7201Fax: (360) 647-7249Email: [email protected]: www.ghc.orgContact: Kristian Atkins

LyfeBankPO Box 697La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-9100Fax: (360) 466-9110Email: [email protected]: www.lyfebank.comContact: Peter David or Rob Payton

McGregor BenefitsPO Box 626Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-0949Fax: (360) 588-1824Email: [email protected]: www.mcgregorbenefits.comContact: Jim McGregor, Don Harper, Don Childs, Tammy Masalonis, Martha Harper, or Pam Bruning

R I S Insurance901 24th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2135Fax: (360) 293-2385Email: [email protected]: www.risnet.comContact: Bill Gillespie

Regence BlueShield333 Gilkey RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-2750Fax: (888) 225-6063Email: [email protected]: www.wa.regence.comContact: Dan Masaoka

Scott Richards Insurance, Inc .2517 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-5158Fax: (360) 293-5150Email: [email protected]: www.scottrichards.comContact: Mike Keller

Smiley Insurance Services Corp .1616 North 18th Street, Suite 160Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1772Fax: (360) 424-0388Email: [email protected]: www.smiley-ins.comContact: Shellie Eubanks-Highet

State Farm Insurance / Brad Methner Insurance Agency Inc .1404 East College Way #102Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-9114Fax: (360) 424-9514Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.bradmethner.netContact: Brad Methner

State Farm Insurance, Keith Sorestad, Agent820 Township StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1831Fax: (360) 855-1833Email: [email protected]: www.ksorestad.comContact: Keith Sorestad

Unity Group, The110 Unity StreetBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 647-9000Fax: (360) 734-8496Email: [email protected]: www.theunitygroup.comContact: Kari Glennon

Wallace & Associates200 East Fairhaven Avenue / PO Box 405Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0631Fax: (360) 755-9389Email: [email protected]: www.wallaceins.comContact: Eric Dykstra

Wycoff Insurance Agency Inc .501 South 2nd Street / PO Box 1010Mount Vernon, WA 98273-1010Phone: (360) 336-2112 / (800) 562-1380Fax: (360) 336-5241Email: [email protected]: www.wycoffinsurance.comContact: Bill Feeney

JeWeLersBurton Jewelers620 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (888) 293-6469Fax: (360) 588-1829Email: [email protected]: www.burtonjewelers.comContact: Philip Burton

Strauss Jewelers401 South 1st StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-2843Fax: (360) 336-3522Email: [email protected]: www.straussjewelers.comContact: Lynn & Barbara Strauss

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Port Gardner Timber Company, Inc . / Bow Hill Mill Co .PO Box 807Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 766-6560Fax: (360) 766-4007Email: [email protected]: J.R. Dorsey

LAndsCAPinGPioneer Tree Service & Landscaping4641 North Felix LaneOak Harbor, WA 98277Phone: (360) 675-1371Fax: (360) 675-5670Email: [email protected]: pioneertreeandland.comContact: Mindy Walton

Planting Design18091 Burkland RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (425) 771-6571Fax: (425) 672-1777Email: [email protected]: www.plantingdesign.comContact: Rodney Juntunen

ProScapes, Inc .PO Box 1061Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-3221Fax: (360) 293-5829Email: [email protected]: www.usproscapes.netContact: Jerod Barth

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Barnett Implement Co ., Inc .4220 Old Highway 99 South /PO Box 666Mount Vernon, WA 98273-0666Phone: (360) 424-7995Fax: (360) 424-0403Email: [email protected]: www.barnettimplement.comContact: Bill Rindal

LUmBerCedar Creek Lumber950-B Fountain StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6343Fax: (360) 757-1050Email: [email protected]: www.cclumber.comContact: Tom & Kym Kelly

Goodyear Nelson / Mt . Baker Products2929 Roeder AvenueBellingham, WA 98227Phone: (360) 733-3960Fax: (360) 733-0803Email: [email protected]: Rod Remington

Pacific Woodtech CorporationPO Box 465Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2200Fax: (360) 707-2211Email: [email protected]: www.pacificwoodtech.comContact: Cheri Hart

Sierra Pacific Industries14353 McFarland RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7619Fax: (360) 428-6834Email: [email protected]: www.sierrapacificind.comContact: Sheri Nelson

Washington Alder L .L .C .13527 Farm to Market RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 542-1900Fax: (360) 848-1692Email: [email protected]: www.washington-alder.com & www.buyalder.comContact: Richard Tinney

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mAGAzinesNorthwest Business Monthly2423 East Bakerview RoadBellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 671-3933Fax: (360) 671-3934Email: [email protected]: www.nwbusinessmonthly.comContact: Tony Larson

WCR Plan Center2215 Midway Lane, Suite 208Bellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 738-0370Fax: (360) 738-0371Email: [email protected]: www.wcrinc.comContact: Dawn Harju

mAiLinG serViCesAutomated Mailing ServicesPO Box 3575Blaine, WA 98230Phone: (360) 332-2500Fax: (360) 332-9771Email: [email protected]: www.amsdirectnw.comContact: Carolyn Fakkema

Speedy Automated Mailers Inc .PO Box 31877Bellingham, WA 98228Phone: (360) 428-2780 x314Fax: (360) 676-5118Email: [email protected]: www.speedy-inc.comContact: Gerry Ellen Sleeth

mAnUfACtUrersAroma Creations1578 Moore StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 854-9000Fax: (360) 856-4386Email: [email protected]: www.aromacreations.comContact: Sebastian Tedrow

Bayview Edison Industries Inc .13593 Bayview Edison RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 466-4160Fax: (360) 466-4162Email: [email protected]: www.bayviewedisonindustries.comContact: Rock Snider

Broadcast Tools, Inc .131 State StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 854-9559Fax: (866) 783-1742Email: [email protected]: www.broadcasttools.comContact: Connie Miller

Carsten’s, Inc .612 East Fairhaven Avenue / PO Box 334Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-1115Fax: (360) 755-1117Email: [email protected]: www.carstensinc.comContact: Roger Parkinson

Core Builders Inc .1920 R AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Contact: Tim Smyth

Diversified Manufacturing, Inc .219 East Taylor StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-9234Fax: (360) 419-0615Email: [email protected]: www.diversifiedmanufacturing.comContact: Sabrina Blacklock

Dry Air Technology313 North Oak StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9176Fax: (360) 755-9236Email: [email protected]: Lori Buswell

EDCO, Inc .14508 Ovenell RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-6600Fax: (360) 424-6625Email: [email protected]: www.EDCOonline.comContact: Mark Vorobik

Fibrex CorporationPO Box 428Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9025Fax: (360) 755-9034Email: [email protected]: www.fibrex.comContact: Rick Watkins

General Chemical Corporation8579 North Texas RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2171Fax: (360) 293-5622Email: [email protected]: Brian Hanson

Hexcel Corporation15062 Steele RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7212 x4019Fax: (360) 757-7214Email: [email protected]: Jim Collins

Janicki Industries, Inc .1476 Moore StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-5143Fax: (360) 856-0372Email: [email protected]: www.janicki.comContact: Kathleen Olson

K & K Industries2025 Masonry WayBellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 756-9700Fax: (360) 756-9703Email: [email protected]: www.kkindustries.comContact: Ben Kinnebrew & Sandy Keathley

Legend Brands15180 Josh Wilson RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7776Fax: (360) 757-6920Email: [email protected]: www.legendbrands.netContact: Bill Bruders

Manufacturing Support Services A division of Village Community Services3210 Smokey Point Drive, Suite 200Arlington, WA 98223Phone: (360) 653-7752 x15Fax: (360) 653-7338Email: [email protected]: www.villagecommunitysvcs.orgContact: Elizabeth Gordon

Micro AeroDynamics Corporation4000 Airport Road, Suite DAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8082 / (800) 677-2370Fax: (360) 293-5499Email: [email protected]: www.microaero.comContact: Charles White

Miramac Metals15846 Preston PlaceBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-4111Fax: (866) 479-7518Email: [email protected]: www.miramac.comContact: Bringham Mirabelli

Northwest Marine Technology4201 Airport WayAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-9100Fax: (360) 299-2970Email: [email protected]: www.nmt.usContact: Guy Thornburgh

Puget Sound Rope1012 2nd StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (888) 525-8488Fax: (360) 293-8480Email: [email protected]: www.psrope.comContact: John Dumas

Rulersmith, Inc .PO Box 253 / 1560 Port DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2828Fax: (360) 707-2929Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.rulersmith.comContact: Dave Ray or Cathy Rockwell

Sound Ocean Metal Fabricators500 Metcalf Street, Building F-2Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1213Fax: (360) 855-1983Email: [email protected]: www.soundoceanmf.comContact: Kristiana Lang

T Bailey, Inc .12441 Bartholomew RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-0682Fax: (360) 293-3893Email: [email protected]: www.tbailey.comContact: Darrell Lehmann

Team Corporation11591 Water Tank RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-8601Fax: (360) 757-4401Email: [email protected]: www.teamcorporation.comContact: Debbie Steiner

Tri-County Truss11768 Westar Lane, Suite EBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-8500Fax: (360) 757-8758Email: [email protected]: www.tricountytruss.comContact: Scott Breckenridge

TruckVault315 Township Street / PO Box 734Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-0464Fax: (360) 855-2239Email: [email protected]: www.truckvault.comContact: Al Chandler

Volant11817 Westar LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2376Fax: (360) 757-4841Email: [email protected]: www.intl-aero.comContact: Todd Meadows

mArine reLAtedCap Sante Marine Ltd .PO Box 607 / 2915 W AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-3145Fax: (360) 293-2804Email: [email protected]: www.capsante.comContact: Richard Wright

Dunlap TowingPO Box 593La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-3114Fax: (360) 466-3116Email: [email protected]: www.dunlaptowing.comContact: Mike Harlan

Pacific Pile & Marine528 South Riverside DriveSeattle, WA 98108Phone: (206) 331-3873Fax: (206) 774-5958Email: [email protected]: www.pacificpile.comContact: Wil Clark

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TRANSPAC MARINAS, INC .PO Box 1169 / 702 R AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8888Fax: (360) 293-8880Email: [email protected]: www.transpacmarinas.comContact: David Rytand

mArKetinGAudience Inbound Marketing1020 19th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-6968Email: [email protected]: www.alternativefocus.blogspot.comContact: Karla Locke

Baron & Company1319 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 200Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 671-8708Fax: (360) 647-5351Email: [email protected]: www.baron-co.comContact: Gerald Baron

BrandStrategy, Inc .2415 T Avenue, Suite 210Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8810Fax: (3600 293-8811Email: [email protected]: brandstrategy.comContact: Duane Knapp

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Fiberglass Supply11824 Watertank RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (877) 493-5333Fax: (360) 757-8284Email: [email protected]: www.fiberglasssupply.comContact: Matthew Weaver

memorY CAreHome Place Special Care210 North Skagit StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-7000Fax: (360) 755-1702Email: [email protected]: www.frontiemgmt.com/com-munities/homeplaceburlingtonContact: Elena Roppel

mortGAGeCountrywide Bank, FSB2210 Riverside Drive, Suite 110Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-4386Fax: (360) 428-4384Email: [email protected]: Amy Kidwell

PrimeLending811 Cleveland AvenueMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-0198Fax: (866) 425-8039Email: [email protected]: www.primelending.comContact: Travis Brewer

motorCYCLe deALersSkagit Powersports, Inc .1645 Walton DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7999Fax: (360) 757-1090Email: [email protected]: www.skagitpowersports.comContact: Bill Cameron

moVinG & storAGeNorthwest Moving Services, Inc ./ Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, inc .PO Box 566 / 1261 Bouslog RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3000Email: [email protected]: www.northwestmovingservices.comContact: Janet Bailey

mUseUmChildren’s Museum of Skagit County550 Cascade Mall DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-8888Email: [email protected]: www.skagitchildrensmuseum.netContact: Cate Melcher

Museum of Northwest ArtPO Box 969 / 121 South FirstLa Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-4446 x103Fax: (360) 466-7431Email: [email protected]: www.museumofnwart.orgContact: Kathleen Harmon

Skagit County Historical MuseumPO Box 818 / 501 South 4th StreetLa Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-3365Fax: (360) 466-1611Email: [email protected]: www.skagitcounty.net/museumContact: Pat Doran

neWsPAPers / neWsAnacortes AmericanPO Box 39Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-3122Fax: (360) 293-5000Email: [email protected]: www.goanacortes.comContact: Jack Darnton

ArgusPO Box 578Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-2138Fax: (360) 428-0400Email: [email protected]: www.goskagit.comContact: Ralph Schwartz

Courier-TimesPO Box 578 / 1215 Anderson RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-2138Fax: (360) 424-5300Email: [email protected]: www.goskagit.comContact: Ralph Schwartz

goskagit .com1215 Anderson RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 424-3251Fax: (360) 424-5300Email: [email protected]: www.goskagit.comContact: Patrick Dougherty

Skagit Valley HeraldPO Box 578 / 1215 Anderson RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-2138Fax: (360) 424-5300Email: [email protected]: www.goskagit.comContact: Dick Clever

non-ProfitAmerican Red Cross - Islands ChapterPO Box 249 / 2900 T Avenue, Suite AAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2911Fax: (360) 293-0101Email: [email protected]: www.theislandsredcross.orgContact: Brian Geer

Camp Brotherhood24880 Brotherhood RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 445-5061Fax: (360) 445-3390Email: [email protected]: www.campbrotherhood.orgContact: John Hale

Gentry House1208 7th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-4466Fax: (360) 293-4461Email: [email protected]: Christy Marx

Mt . Baker American Red Cross160 Cascade Place #208Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 424-5291Fax: (360) 738-4014Email: [email protected]: www.mtbredcross.orgContact: Maureen Enegren

North Cascades National Park810 State Route 20Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 854-7205Fax: (360) 856-1934Email: [email protected]: Chip Jenkins

OIC of Washington1616 North 18th Street, Suite 114Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-2938Fax: (360) 336-9228Email: [email protected]: www.yvoic.orgContact: Rosey Hernandez

Pacific Northwest Trail Association24854 Charles Jones Memorial Circle #4Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 854-9415Fax: (360) 854-7665Email: [email protected]: www.pnt.orgContact: Jon Knechtel

Skagit Adult Day Care116 North Skagit StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-1235Fax: (360) 755-9135Email: [email protected]: www.skagitadultdaycare.comContact: Leigh Ann Benson

Skagit Conservation Education Alliance407 Main Street, Suite 213Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-3161Email: [email protected]: www.skagitcleanwater.orgContact: Steve Olsen

Skagit County Community Action Agency330 Pacific PlaceMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-7585Fax: (360) 416-7599Email: [email protected]: www.skagitcap.orgContact: Bill Henkel or Karen Parnell

Skagit Habitat for HumanityPO Box 2565 / 1022 Riverside DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-9402Fax: (360) 336-3293Email: [email protected]: www.skagithabitat.comContact: Wayne Wegner

Skagit Island Human Resource Management AssociationPO Box 2876Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 299-4286Email: [email protected]: www.skagit.shrm.orgContact: Carolyn Tucker

Skagit Land TrustPO Box 1017Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-7878Fax: (360) 336-1079Email: [email protected]: www.skagitlandtrust.orgContact: Molly Doran

Skagit Valley Family YMCA215 East Fulton StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-9622Fax: (360) 336-9624Email: [email protected]: www.svymca.orgContact: Robert Shrumm

Skagit Valley Tulip FestivalPO Box 1784 / 311 West Kincaid StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-5959Fax: (360) 428-6753Email: [email protected]: www.tulipfestival.orgContact: Cindy Verge


Skagitonians to Preserve FarmlandPO Box 2405Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-3974Fax: (360) 336-9269Email: [email protected]: www.skagitonians.orgContact: Allen Rozema

United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1532927 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1532Fax: (360) 424-1533Email: [email protected]: www.carpenterslocal1532.comContact: Lanny Cochran or Deanna Keith

United Way of Skagit CountyPO Box 451Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9521Fax: (360) 755-9523Email: [email protected]: www.unitedwayskagit.orgContact: Debra Lancaster

Washington Vocational Services321 West Washington Avenue #325Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-0910Fax: (360) 416-3580Website: www.wvs.orgContact: Shari Sinnett-Kelly

YouthnetPO Box 217Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-1610Fax: (360) 336-0165Email: [email protected]: www.youthnetnw.netContact: Janice Condrin & Kim Sager

nUrserYAzusa Farm and Gardens14904 State Route 20Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1580Email: [email protected]: www.azusafarm.comContact: Everett Chu

Boo-Shoot Gardens LLC17618 Dunbar RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-0305Fax: (360) 848-0320Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.booshoot.comContact: Jackie Heinricher

Chrishaven Trees11710 Pulver RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-8996 / (360) 661-6716Fax: (360) 757-8996Email: [email protected]: Sue or Ken Christianson

Wells Nursery LLC1201 Blodgett RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 336-6544Email: [email protected]: www.wellsnurseries.comContact: Roger Ragusa

nUrserY-WhoLesALeSkagit Gardens, Inc .3100 Old Highway 99 SouthMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-6144Fax: (360) 424-8644Email: [email protected]: www.skagitgardens.comContact: Chris Colasono

offiCe fUrnitUreG-Bros Inc .170 North Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-5730Fax: (360) 755-5780Email: [email protected]: www.gbrosmoving.comContact: Craig Greenough

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Associated Petroleum Products700 Borseth Street / PO Box 248Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1741Fax: (360) 855-0911Email: [email protected]: www.associatedpetroleum.comContact: Gary Fiedler

Ferrellgas1750 Walton DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0482Fax: (360) 757-3125Email: [email protected]: www.ferrellgas.comContact: Lee Martin

PetroCard12900 Avon Allen RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 428-0905Fax: (360) 428-0919Email: [email protected]: www.petrocard.comContact: Nancy Bartok

Reisner Distributor, Inc .310 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2197Fax: (360) 293-4108Email: [email protected]: www.reisnerdistributor.comContact: Dan Averill

oiL refineriesShell Puget Sound RefineryPO Box 622Anacortes, WA 98221-0622Phone: (360) 293-0845Fax: (360) 293-1510Email: [email protected]: www.shellpsr.comContact: Jody Barnett

Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company10200 West March’s Point RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-9126Fax: (360) 293-1667Website: www.tsocorp.comContact: Tom Hanich

Venoil9390 South March’s Point RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 540-1563Fax: (360) 293-6333Email: [email protected]: www.orroco.bizContact: Carlos Arco

Whole Energy Fuels2950 Newmarket St.Bellingham, WA 98226Phone: (800) 600-8611Email: [email protected]: www.whole-energy.com

Pest ControLBug Doctor Pest Control805 Casino DriveGreenbank, WA 98253Phone: (360) 815-7894 / (888)815-7894Fax: (360) 678-7150Email: [email protected]: www.bugdoctornw.comContact: Tex Bunney or Joe Lamonica

PrintinGCopy and Print Store1726 Riverside DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-3333Fax: (360) 416-0983Email: [email protected]: www.copyandprintstore.comContact: Zahir Faruqi

How It Works1014 4th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-3515Fax: (360) 293-2653Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.howitworks.comContact: Chris Terrell

Premier Graphics2000 Kentucky StreetBellingham, WA 98229Phone: (360) 733-1212Fax: (360) 676-5805Email: [email protected]: www.premiergraphics.bizContact: Shawn Van Dyken

Printstreams2226 Market StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-5945Fax: (360) 424-8778Email: [email protected]: www.printstreams.netContact: Bob Singer

Skagit Publishing Commercial Printing1215 Anderson RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 416-2142Fax: (360) 424-5300Email: [email protected]: www.skagitprinting.comContact: Jim Fallbeck

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Sensible Organizing StrategiesPO Box 291Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-1994Email: [email protected]: www.sosbyrhonda.comContact: Rhonda McNett

ProPertY mAnAGementPiazza Realty Property Management, Inc .120 East George Hopper Road, Suite 200Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 424-7368Fax: (360) 424-1958Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.prpmrentals.comContact: Kathy-Jo Piazza

Skagit Crossings LLC13930 92nd Street, Suite ASnohomish, WA 98290Phone: (360) 863-3324Fax: (360) 863-3319Email: [email protected]: James Potter

PUBLiCAnacortes, City ofPO Box 547Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 299-1950Fax: (360) 293-1938Email: [email protected]: www.cityofanacortes.orgContact: Dean Maxwell

Anacortes, Port ofPO Box 297Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-3134Fax: (360) 293-9608Email: [email protected]: www.portofanacortes.comContact: Bob Hyde

Burlington, City of833 South Spruce StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0531Fax: (360) 755-1297Email: [email protected]: www.ci.burlington.wa.usContact: Edward J. Brunz

ESD / Work Source SkagitPO Box 160Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 676-3204Email: [email protected]: www.go2worksource.comContact: CJ Seitz

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La Conner, Town ofPO Box 400La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-3125Fax: (360) 466-3901Email: [email protected]: www.townoflaconner.orgContact: Ramon Hayes

Mount Vernon Community Services Office - DSHS900 East College Way, Suite 100Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-7301Fax: (360) 416-7277Email: [email protected]: Lonnie Dalrymple

Mount Vernon, City ofPO Box 809Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6211Fax: (360) 336-0623Email: [email protected]: www.ci.mount-vernon.wa.usContact: Bud Norris, Mayor

Samish Indian NationPO Box 217 / 2918 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-6404Fax: (360) 299-0790Email: [email protected]: www.samishtribe.nsn.usContact: Ted Gage

Sedro-Woolley, City of325 Metcalf StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1661Fax: (360) 855-0707Website: www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.usContact: Mike Anderson

Skagit Council of Governments204 West Montgomery StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 416-7876Fax: (360) 416-7831Email: [email protected]: www.scog.netContact: James Mastin

Skagit County1800 Continental Place, Suite 100Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-9300Fax: (360) 336-9307Email: [email protected]: www.skagitcounty.netContact: Tim Holloran

Skagit, Port ofPO Box 348 / 15400 Airport DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-0011Fax: (360) 757-0014Email: [email protected]: www.portofskagit.comContact: Patsy Martin

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community17353 Reservation RoadLa Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-7203Fax: (360) 466-1615Email: [email protected]: www.swinomish.org/planningContact: Charles O’Hara

PUBLishinGAction Pages2204 Riverside Drive #110Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-0870Fax: (360) 848-0842Email: [email protected]: www.actionyp.comContact: John Hein

MacGregor Publishing / Yellow Book17869 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6171Fax: (360) 428-3052Email: [email protected]: www.yellowbook.comContact: Bob Taylor

Skagit Publishing1215 Anderson Road / PO Box 578Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-3251Fax: (360) 424-5300Email: [email protected]: www.skagitpublishing.comContact: Stedem Wood

rAdioKAPS RadioPO Box 70Mount Vernon, WA 98273-0070Phone: (360) 424-7676Fax: (360) 424-1660Email: [email protected]: www.kapsradio.comContact: Jim Keane

KBRC RadioPO Box 250Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-4278Fax: (360) 424-1660Email: [email protected]: www.kbrcradio.comContact: Jim Keane

KWLE The WhalePO Box 96Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-3141Fax: (360) 293-9463Email: [email protected]: www.1340thewhale.comContact: Robert Uteda

reAL estAteBouslog Properties11190 Bayview Edison RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 708-1283Fax: (360) 757-2359Email: [email protected]: John Bouslog

Coastal Realty902 8th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-4702Fax: (360) 588-4704Email: [email protected]: www.ecoastalrealty.comContact: Guy Davidson

Hendrickson Realty135 State StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 855-1421Contact: Ida Hendrickson

Learned Commercial, Inc .108 Gilkey RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3888Fax: (360) 757-1850Email: [email protected]: www.claylearned.comContact: Clay Learned

Northwest Real Estate Valuation, LLC2105-C Continental PlaceMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-7470Fax: (360) 848-7474Email: [email protected]: Bob Suttles

Pacific Continental Realty, LLC114 West Magnolia Street, Suite 302Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 671-4200Fax: (360) 647-0894Email: [email protected]: www.PacificContinentalRealty.comContact: Jim Bjerke

Pacific Northwest PropertiesPO Box 271Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 428-8102Fax: (360) 428-8530Contact: Gerry Christensen

Smiley Properties1616 North 18th Street, Suite 160Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 708-1612Fax: (360) 424-0388Email: [email protected]: Dean Smiley

Solveig & Jones Atterberry / Homes Plus Properties, Inc .19856 Lei Gardens RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 708-8935 / (360) 708-1729Fax: (360) 757-7775Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.jonesatterberry.comContact: Solveig & Jones Atterberry

Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom1200 Old Fairhaven Parkway #106Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 671-5000 / (360) 661-5351Fax: (360) 594-4211Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.JohnMitzel.comContact: John Mitzel

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Bay Ridge Business Park11190 Bayview Edison RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 708-1283Fax: (360) 757-2359Email: [email protected]: John Bouslog

Gilbert & Gilbert Lawyers Inc . P .S .314 Pine StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-9515Fax: (360) 336-9518Email: [email protected]: Warren or Peter Gilbert

Wallace Ventures LLCPO Box 372Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6153Fax: (360) 757-7783Email: [email protected]: www.wallaceventures.comContact: Jack Wallace

reALtorsBaird & Associates Real Estate, INC .2204 Riverside Drive, Suite 210Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 202-0215 / (360) 873-8587Fax: (360) 873-8732Email: [email protected]: www.pamanddanbaird.comContact: Pam, Dan & Danielle Baird

Brown McMillen Real EstatePO Box 541 / 235 West Rio Vista AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6013Fax: (360) 757-7208Email: [email protected]: www.brownmcmillen.comContact: Tim Reichert

RE/MAX Territory NW320 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9494Fax: (360) 755-1445Email: [email protected]: www.skagitvalleyrealestate.comContact: Wilma Louia

RE/MAX Valley Homes1413 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7166Fax: (360) 424-8909Email: [email protected]: www.buyingvalleyhomes.comContact: Ron Gilbertson

Windermere Real Estate / Anacortes Properties3018 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8008Fax: (360) 293-4049Email: [email protected]: www.anacortesrealestate.comContact: Nate Scott

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Windermere Real Estate / Skagit Valley1030 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273-5697Phone: (360) 424-4901Fax: (360) 424-8715Email: [email protected]: Josh Scott

Windermere Real Estate / Skagit Valley Commercial Division1030 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273-5697Phone: (360) 424-4901Fax: (360) 424-8715Email: [email protected]: www.windermereskagit.comContact: Jim & Balisa Koetje

reCreAtionDeception Pass ToursPO Box 72Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (888) 909-8687Email: [email protected]: www.deceptionpasstours.comContact: Brett Ginther

Northwest Hot Spring Spas, Inc .507 Fisher LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-1888Fax: (360) 757-7323Email: [email protected]: www.nwhotspring.comContact: Dan Hyatt

San Juan Lanes, Inc .2821 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-5185Fax: (360) 293-9740Email: [email protected]: Daryl, Teresa, and Ethan Wainman

Silver Reef Hotel, Casino & Spa4876 Haxton WayFerndale, WA 98248Phone: (360) 543-7142Fax: (360) 383-0929Email: [email protected]: www.silverreefcasino.comContact: Randi Axelsson

Skagit SpeedwayPO Box 911 / SB 4796 Old Highway 99 NorthBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 724-3567Fax: (360) 724-7223Email: [email protected]: www.skagitspeedway.comContact: Steve Beitler

Swinomish Casino12885 Casino DriveAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2691Fax: (360) 293-1273Email: [email protected]: www.swinomishcasino.comContact: Mike Wootan

reCYCLersSkagit River Steel & RecyclingPO Box 376Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-6096Fax: (360) 757-7157Email: [email protected]: www.skagitriversteel.comContact: Charlie Urbick

Sundance Energy Services, Inc .1314 Anderson RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (800) 888-1045Fax: (360) 848-7047Email: [email protected]: www.sundanceenergy.comContact: Heidi Lyons

Sunland Bark and Topsoils Company12469 Reservation RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7188Fax: (360) 293-1355Email: [email protected]: www.sunlandtopsoil.comContact: Ed Little

Waste Management of Skagit County12122 Bay Ridge DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-4068Fax: (360) 757-8908Email: [email protected]: www.wmnorthwest.comContact: Elena Araujo

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Fire Mountain Solar LLC18388 Periwinkle LaneMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 422-5610Fax: (360) 539-0045Email: [email protected]: www.firemountainsolar.comContact: Alana Nelson

rentALs / sALesBirch Equipment Rentals & Sales8876 South March’s Point RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7788Fax: (360) 293-8260Email: [email protected]: www.birchequipment.comContact: Stephen Mitchell

Birch Equipment Rentals & Sales2609 Old Highway 99 SouthMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-7788Fax: (360) 428-5779Email: [email protected]: www.birchequipment.comContact: Amanda Cecotti

Consumer Rental Center, Inc .919 East College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-3224Fax: (360) 424-3226Email: [email protected]: www.consumerrental.comContact: Mike Urban

NW Golf Carts, Inc .4128 Cedardale Road, Suite 101Mount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 757-2233Fax: (360) 424-7649Email: [email protected]: nwgolfcarts.comContact: Suzan Torguson

Pacific Party Canopies, Inc .455 Pease RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2115Fax: (360) 707-0414Email: [email protected]: www.pacificpartycanopies.comContact: Jeff Watts

Pape Machinery420 East Hickox RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (800) 621-7639Fax: (360) 424-3296Email: [email protected]: www.papemachinery.comContact: Larry Phillips

United Rentals2045 East Bakerview RoadBellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 647-7800Fax: (360) 647-1599Email: [email protected]: www.unitedrentals.comContact: Hilary Rehfeld

Vans Equipment Co ., Inc .212 County Shop LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0399Fax: (360) 755-1378Email: [email protected]: www.vansequipmentco.comContact: Greg Van Zandt

Wizards of Ooze Portable Restrooms1004 Commercial Avenue #102Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-8445Email: [email protected]: www.wizardsofooze.comContact: Brian Wadsworth

restAUrAnt / CAtererAvenue Catering676 South Spruce StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-5880Fax: (360) 755-0964Email: [email protected]: www.cateringbyavenue.comContact: Barbara Atterberry

Burger King / Broderick GroupPO Box 735La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-9180 / (360) 202-2082Contact: Bruce Broderick / James Parsons

Café Burlington331 East Fairhaven AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0016Fax: (360) 755-2106Email: [email protected]: www.cafeburlington.comContact: Brad Whaley

Calico Cupboard Café & Bakery121-B Freeway DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-3107Fax: (360) 336-6573Email: [email protected]: www.calicocupboardcafe.comContact: Linda Freed & Brenda Schmidt

Chuckanut Manor Seafood and Grill3056 Chuckanut DriveBow, WA 98232Phone: (360) 766-6191Fax: (360) 766-8515Email: [email protected]: www.chuckanutmanor.comContact: Pat Woolcock

CottonTree Convention Center2300 Market StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-7553Fax: (360) 848-5285Email: [email protected]: Jill Aarstad

Deception Café and Catering5596 State Route 20Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 941-3612Email: [email protected]: www.decptioncafe.comContact: Kathy Longstreet

Farmhouse Restaurant13724 La Conner-Whitney RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 466-4411Fax: (360) 446-4413Email: [email protected]: www.thefarmhouserestaurant.netContact: Terry & Wendy Brazas

Flyers32295 State Route 20Oak Harbor, WA 98277Phone: (360) 675-5858Email: [email protected]: eatatflyers.comContact: Jason Tritt

GEMS LLC2326 11th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-6747Fax: (360) 293-9041Email: [email protected]: www.gemspier.comContact: Farah Ally

Gere-A-Deli502 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7383Fax: (360) 293-5942Email: [email protected]: www.gere-a-deli.comContact: Laurie Gere or Phillip Gere Jr.

Il Granaio Italian Restaurant100 East Montgomery Street, Suite 110Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 419-0674Fax: (360) 419-0678Email: [email protected]: www.granaio.comContact: Alberto & Jennifer Candivi


Johnny Carino’s of Skagit Valley150 Cascade Mall DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-4535Fax: (360) 757-4920Email: [email protected]: www.carinos.comContact: Ragan Humphrey

Krispy Kreme711 Haggen DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2000Fax: (360) 707-2006Email: [email protected]: www.krispykreme.comContact: Jay Cook

La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House614 South 1st Street / PO Box 577La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-4014Fax: (360) 466-4015Email: [email protected]: www.laconnerseafood.comContact: Kari & Jason Vandenbosch

Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House2030 Riverside DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7171Fax: (360) 424-0555Email: [email protected]: www.maxdales.comContact: Paul or Danny Pickering

Palmer’s on the Waterfront512 South 1st Street / PO Box 599La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 466-3147Fax: (360) 466-3270Website: www.nwcuisine.comContact: Danielle & Thomas Palmer

Rockfish Grill / Anacortes Brewery320 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-1720Email: [email protected]: www.anacortesrockfish.comContact: Rick Star

Skagit River Brewing Company & Pub404 South 3rd StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-2884Fax: (360) 336-2976Email: [email protected]: www.skagitbrew.comContact: Eric Lint

The Lunch Box311 Pine StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-1603Fax: (360) 336-2892Email: [email protected]: Cathy Adelman

V .I .P . Espresso Catering & Bartending826 Metcalf Street, Suite 476Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-5793Fax: (360) 856-6923Email: [email protected]: www.vipespresso.comContact: Marjorie Plewinski

retAiL / GenerALBalloon SplendorPO Box 1041Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-3030Fax: (360) 336-1055Email: [email protected]: www.ballonsplendor.comContact: Rachel Porter

Best Buy1851 Marketplace DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-3414Fax: (360) 757-5102Email: [email protected]: www.bestbuy.comContact: Andrea Chriscaden

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory444 Fashion WayBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2577Fax: (360) 757-3934Email: [email protected]: Monique Banta

The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington448 Fashion WayBurlington, WA 98233Phone: 9360) 757-3548Fax: (360) 755-3544Email: [email protected]: www.theoutletshoppesatburlington.comContact: Tom Hill

WAL*MART #25962301 Freeway DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273-5445Phone: (360) 428-7000Fax: (360) 416-3965Contact: Tim Labrensz

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Anderson Appliance, Inc .2520 Cedardale RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 336-6515Fax: (360) 336-3893Email: [email protected]: www.andersonappliance.comContact: Gary Anderson or Russ Sepel

Flooring Connections Inc .PO Box 957 / 9019 Molly LaneAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (800) 588-9663Fax: (360) 588-1122Email: [email protected]: www.flooringconnections.comContact: Jerry Zwiers

Gretchens509 South 1st StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-8747Fax: (360) 336-9713Email: [email protected]: www.gretchenskitchen.comContact: Donna Toepfer

Karl’s Paints1515B Freeway DriveMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-2855Fax: (360) 336-5207Email: [email protected]: Dale Ragan

Mount Vernon Carpet One Floor & Home400 West Fir Street / PO Box 1166Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6533Fax: (360) 336-5660Email: [email protected]: www.mvcarpetone.comContact: Debbie Monetti

Rolfson’s Home Furnishings1105 West DivisionMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7876Fax: (360) 424-0188Contact: Brian Rolfson

retAiL / offiCeBenchmark Document Solutions Inc .201 East Chestnut StreetBellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 424-0065Fax: (360) 676-8257Email: [email protected]: www.benchmarkds.comContact: Fred Schacht

Collins Office Supply, Inc .419 Gates Street / PO Box 10Mount Vernon, WA 98273-0010Phone: (360) 336-5354Fax: (360) 336-2805Email: [email protected]: www.collins4u.comContact: Rich or Linda Allen

Enterprise Office Systems, Inc .PO Box 548Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2720Fax: (360) 293-2850Email: [email protected]: www.enterpriseofficesystems.comContact: Robert Lewis

OASYS, Inc .1575 Port DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0309Fax: (360) 757-1849Email: [email protected]: www.oasysinc.comContact: Allen Grenz

retAiL / PersonALStowe’s Shoes & Clothing, Inc .420 East FairhavenBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0570Fax: (360) 755-9441Email: [email protected]: www.stowesshoesandclothing.comContact: Peggy Stowe

serViCes / entertAinment

Emerald Forest Productions309 West Blackburn RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-5652Email: [email protected]: www.emeraldforestproductions.comContact: Greg Kirkpatrick

Island Adventures, Inc .1801 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-2428Fax: (360) 299-8708Website: www.island-adventures.comContact: Shane Aggergaard

Sound Wise StudiosPO Box 28501Bellingham, WA 98228Phone: (360) 671-9905Fax: (360) 671-1117Email: [email protected]: www.soundwise.netContact: Travis & Nancy Jordan

serViCes / offiCeA-1 Shredding, Inc .PO Box 31366Bellingham, WA 98228-3366Phone: (360) 676-5594Email: [email protected]: www.a-1shred.comContact: Cindy Myiow

Confidential Paper Shredding ServicePO Box 1405Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8011Fax: (360) 293-9338Email: [email protected]: Susan & Jim Grove

McCary Creative1015 6th Street, Suite 101Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-9424Fax: (360) 230-2309Email: [email protected]: www.mccarycreative.comContact: Ward McCary

Skagit Business & Staffing310 Pine StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-5055Fax: (360) 336-5561Email: [email protected]: www.skagitbusiness.comContact: Elisabeth Harper

Sound Shredding & Recycling4020 Hammer DriveBellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 733-7932Fax: (360) 733-0147Email: [email protected]: www.soundrecycling.comContact: Rich Boyer


Westar Solutions11653 Higgins Airport WayBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-2102Fax: (360) 757-4417Email: [email protected]: www.westarsolutions.comContact: Kevin Hartman

serViCes / PersonALModern Cleaners714 West DivisionMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-2322Fax: (360) 336-6820Email: [email protected]: www.moderncleaners.comContact: Linda Pickett

siGnsA .S .A .P . Sign & Banner866 South Alder StreetBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-1570Fax: (360) 757-4119Email: [email protected]: Tim Lindeman

Meyer Sign & Advertising Company, Inc .2608 Old Highway 99 SouthMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1325Fax: (360) 424-5212Website: www.meyersign.comContact: Martin Boer

Skagit Valley Signs360 South Burlington BoulevardBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-0356Fax: (360) 755-9468Email: [email protected]: www.skagitvalleysigns.comContact: Jesse Eberle

sKin CAreNatural Beauty GroupPO Box 398La Conner, WA 98257Phone: (360) 202-2765Email: [email protected]: www.naturalbeautygroup.comContact: Mike Bruggeman

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En2Grate, Inc .406 South First Street, #103Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-1661Email: [email protected]: www.en2grate.comContact: Jerald Gard

Integra, Inc .317 Commercial AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 588-0574Fax: (360) 588-0649Email: [email protected]: www.integragroup.comContact: Mileen Loeffler

storAGeSave On Storage2329 Market StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-7867Fax: (360) 428-8970Website: www.saveonstorage.comContact: Heather & Mike Jackson

teen serViCesYouth DynamicsPO Box 486 / 850 Haggen DriveBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-1337Fax: (360) 757-0727Email: [email protected]: www.yd.orgContact: Mark Moder

teLeCommUniCAtionsBlack Rock Cable1512 Fairview StreetBellingham, WA 98229Phone: (360) 738-3116Fax: (360) 527-1421Email: [email protected]: www.blackrockcable.comContact: Bob Warshawer

Day Wireless Systems1259 Goldenrod RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 755-9625Fax: (360) 757-2057Email: [email protected]: www.daywireless.comContact: Mark Hoffman

Dimensional Communications1220 Anderson RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274Phone: (360) 424-6164Fax: (360) 424-8872Email: [email protected]: www.dimensional.netContact: Paul Hagman

Frontier Communications595 Pease RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-1062Email: [email protected]: www.frontier.comContact: Henry Van

Noel Communications Inc .PO Box 2965Yakima, WA 98907Phone: (360) 671-5943Fax: (360) 671-1135Email: [email protected]: www.noelcomm.comContact: Allen Meeks

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Chicago Title CompanyPO Box 638 / 425 Commercial StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1700Fax: (360) 424-0747Email: [email protected]: Marty Lehr

Guardian NW Title & Escrow Formerly First American Title Company of Skagit County1301B Riverside Drive / PO Box 1667Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-0115Fax: (360) 424-5885Email: [email protected]: www.gnwtitle.comContact: Brandon Hickok

Land Title and Escrow Company of Skagit County111 East George Hopper Road / PO Box 445Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 707-2158Fax: (360) 707-0460Email: [email protected]: www.ltco.comContact: Bill Ronhaar

trAnsPortAtionAA Worldwide Travel1500 East College Way, Suite A333Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 466-8484Email: [email protected]: www.aawwt.comContact: Colleen Ladwig

Airporter Shuttle / Bellair Charters844 South AlderBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 380-8800Fax: (360) 380-1538Email: [email protected]: www.airporter.comContact: Richard Johnson

Skagit Transit600 County Shop LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-8801Fax: (360) 757-8019Email: [email protected]: www.skagittransit.orgContact: Dale O’Brien

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Brown Line LLCPO Box 1708Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-1720Fax: (800) 247-7339Contact: Jason Jansen

Conway Freight16183 McLean RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 848-0439Email: [email protected]: www.con-way.comContact: Dave Ross

Lake Erie Trucking13540 Rosario RoadAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7332Fax: (360) 293-8997Contact: William W. Wooding

Skagit Transportation, Inc .PO Box 400Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-4214Fax: (360) 428-3067Email: [email protected]: www.skagittrans.comContact: Tim Sullivan

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Pacific Pride Commercial Fueling / Martin Commercial Fueling, Inc .1010 Goldenrod RoadBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 757-7001Fax: (360) 757-7003Email: [email protected]: www.mcfueling.comContact: Arnie Donovan

UtiLitiesCascade Natural Gas Corporation1520 South 2nd StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-6156Fax: (360) 336-2564Email: [email protected]: www.cngc.comContact: Dave Grunhurd

Farm Power NW1934 South Wall StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-4519Fax: (360) 419-4669Email: [email protected]: www.farmpower.comContact: Kevin & Daryl Maas

Public Utility District No . 1 of Skagit County1415 Freeway Drive / PO Box 1436Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-7104Fax: (360) 416-0352Email: [email protected]: www.skagitpud.orgContact: David Johnson

Puget Sound Energy1660 Park LaneBurlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 766-5497Fax: (360) 766-5504Email: [email protected]: www.pse.comContact: Ray Trzynka

Williams / Northwest Pipeline4738 Jones RoadSumas, WA 98295Phone: (360) 988-2261Fax: (360) 988-9105Email: [email protected]: www.williams.comContact: Paul Fincher

WArehoUse / storAGeSterling Hill NationalPO Box 870Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 661-2871Fax: (360) 707-2137Email: [email protected]: Contact: Norm Nelson


WeALth serViCesAmeriprise Financial Services, Inc . / Clark, Eliason, Sands308 West Gates StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-5060Fax: (360) 336-5330Email: [email protected]: www.ameripriseadvisors.com/colin.m.sandsContact: Colin M. Sands, Financial Advisor

WeB deVeLoPmentPondryPO Box 714Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-5056Fax: (360) 428-5096Email: [email protected]: www.pondry.comContact: Jon Pederson & Allen Hartwig

Steam Interactive, LLCPO Box 1169Burlington, WA 98233Phone: (360) 708-9818Email: [email protected]: www.steaminteractive.comContact: Sandy Swartos

WEBEFX114 West Magnolia Street, Suite 400 #132Bellingham, WA 98225Phone: (360) 527-0400Fax: (425) 949-0172Email: [email protected]: www.webefx.comContact: Zi Krostag

WeLL driLLinGDahlman Pump & Well Drilling Inc .17313 Cook RoadBow, WA 98232Phone: (360) 757-6666Fax: (360) 757-7353Email: [email protected]: www.dahlmanpump.comContact: Scott & Bruce Fowler

WhoLesALe / retAiLBunnies By The BayPO Box 1630 / 3115 V PlaceAnacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-8037Fax: (360) 293-4729Email: [email protected]: www.bunniesbythebay.comContact: Suzanne Knutson

WineriesChallenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellars43095 Challenger RoadConcrete, WA 98237Phone: (425) 422-6988Fax: (425) 424-2060Email: [email protected]: www.challengerridge.comContact: Rachel Weed

Eagle Haven Winery8243 Sims RoadSedro-Woolley, WA 98284Phone: (360) 856-6248Fax: (360) 854-7905Email: [email protected]: www.eaglehavenwinery.comContact: Jim Perkins

Lopez Island Vineyards724 Fisherman Bay RoadLopez Island, WA 98261Phone: (360) 468-3644Email: [email protected]: www.lopezislandvineyards.comContact: Brent Charnley

Tulip Valley Vineyard & Orchard16163 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-6894Email: [email protected]: www.tulipvalley.netContact: Ector DeLeon

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Thank You!

To all of the following individuals & businesses that donated generously to the 2010

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Ace Hardware

ALF Christianson Seed Co.

American Family Insurance-

Paul Genest

American Laser Centers

AMF Farms

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce

Annette’s Photography

Avalon Golf Links

Avenue Catering

Bayside Fitness

Bayside Specialties

Bellingham Cold Storage

Bikram Yoga

Blade Chevrolet

Blake, Sondra & Charles

Blau Oyster

Bob’s Burger and Brew

Boho Chic

Bowman, Jennifer

Brown Lantern

Bunnies by the Bay

Burlington Chamber of Commerce

Cap Sante Inn

Cat Nap Inn

Children’s Museum

Chinook Enterprises

Chrishaven Trees

Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic

Clearsnap

Coast Aviation

Concrete Nor’West

Conway Freight

Corporate Air Center

Courtyard Marriott Pioneer Square

Critter Sitters Doggy Come Play

Dawson Construction

Debt Recovery Specialists

Deception Pass Tours

Delamae Salon and Spa

Dimensional Communications

Donatello Flowers and Gifts

Double Barrel BBQ

Driscoll Strawberry Association

Dunlap Towing

Dunn Interisland Painting and Tile

Eagle Haven Winery

Enchanted Florist

Epicure

Experience Music Project

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Farmhouse Restaurant

Fischer, Brian & Sheran

Ford, Jim

Frontier Building Supply

Golden Glen Creamery

Gretchens

H.B. Jaeger Co. LLC

Haggen

Hampton Inn and Suites

Hilde Family Dentistry

Holiday Inn Express

Island Electric

Janicki Industries

Jankelson, Dan & Nancy

Johnny Carino’s

Kara’s Creations

Kelly Nails

La Conner Channel Lodge

La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib

Leadership Skagit

Liberty Tax Service

Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation

Lunch Box

Majestic Inn and Spa

Mary Kay

Max Dales

McIntyre Hall

Morelli, Diana

Morgan Creek Outfitters

Moss Adams

Museum of Flight

New World Yacht Builders

North Coast Credit Union

Northwest Premium Audits

O’Neils Arts

Osborne Seed Company

Outback Steakhouse

Oyster Creek Inn- Thomas Palmer

Pacific Pride

Pacific Woodtech

Party Lite

Pleasant Valley Farms

Port of Skagit

Proscapes

Pro-Western Plastics

Ramos Chiropractic

Residence Inn by Marriott Eugene

Reverie BBQ

Rockfish Grill

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Sakuma Bros Farms

Sakuma Bros Processing

Salish Fireworks

Scholten’s Equipment

Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Premium Outlets

Shell Puget Sound Refinery

Shellan Jewelers

Simply Therapeutic Massage

Skagit Farmer’s Supply

Skagit Gardens

Skagit Harley Davidson

Skagit Publishing

Skagit River Brewery

Skagit Speedway

Skagit Symphony

Skagit Valley Food COOP

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Small Planet Foods

Soapy Dog Wash

Sound Ocean Metal Fabricators

Sound Shredding and Recycling

SPOT

Springhill Suites by Marriott

State Farm Insurance-

Keith Sorestad

Sutton, Scott

Sweetpea Memories Photography

Swinomish Casino

Synergy Salon and Day Spa

Takehara, Alice

Taylor Shellfish Farms

Terminal Freezers

Therapeutic Massage-

Kimberly Self LMP

Toyota Rentals

TRANSPAC MARINAS

Trendz Salon

TRICO Contracting

TruckVault

Trumpeter

T-Shirts By Design

Ultimate Arch Orthotics

Upstage Boutique

Urban Fitness

Valley Auto Supply

VIP Espresso Catering

Washington Bulb Company

Wallace and Associates

Washington Federal

Wells Nursery

Whidbey Island Bank

Willams and Nulle

Windermere Real Estate

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“Over the last two decades, we have relied on 3D Corporation’s skilled technicians in monitoring the health of our network. They provide us with a local resource for our system and hardware engineering, which allows us to focus on our manufacturing business. 3D is consummately professional, thorough and friendly and continues to provide our growing business with dependable network support and service.”

- Mark Patterson, General Manager, Clearsnap

3D Corporation

(360) [email protected]

“3D has maintained our network for the past several years, and we’ve found them to be reliable, knowledgeable and to have a great understanding of our business’ technology needs. As our needs change and grow, 3D assists us in finding the best, most cost-effective network solutions.”

- Rob Martin & Kathy Thomson, Chinook Enterprises

“When we asked 3D to design a data availability solution that would protect us in the worst case scenarios (fire, flood, etc.), they took the time to understand our needs and provided exactly what was required. Now we simply don’t have to worry about data loss or productivity. Working with them has been a smart decision for our business.”

- Mark Asmundson, Director, Northwest Clean Air Agency

Integrating Business & Technology Since 1987

3D Corporation

3D CorporationPhone: (360) 671-4906

[email protected]

www.3dcorp.us

Integrating Business & Technology

Since 1987, 3D Corporation has been providing businesses with computer networking solutions meeting today’s demand for current and emerging technologies. We offer reliable IT management and consulting services as well as network planning, design and implementation to a diverse client base with a broad range of technology needs.

Scope of Services • 3DProActive™ System Monitoring, Alerting, and Help Desk Services• Network & Security Assessments• Network Infrastructure Planning, Design, & Implementation• Best-in-Class Data Backup and

Security Products • Disaster Recovery Planning• Engineers Certified in Microsoft, Cisco,

WatchGuard and other technologies

From businesses with as few as 10 computers in one small office to large corporations with as many as 500 computers in multiple locations: the versatility and affordability of our network management solutions enable us to serve virtually any organization, regardless of business type, location or size.

Whether you need ongoing IT maintenance and support or would like to implement new technology, 3D Corporation will integrate your technology goals with

your business goals without interrupting your business flow. Contact us to help you develop a network technology plan that fits your budget and fulfills the unique technology needs of your business.


Now two stores strong with our new location in Fife, WA which means greater buying power, greater selection and greater savings for you!

www.AndersonAppliance.com2520 Cedardale Rd., Mount Vernon, WA

1-800-500-0002 • 336-6515

SALES: 9am-5:30pm Mon.-Sat. • 11am-5pm Sun. PARTS & SERVICE: 9am-5pm Mon.-Sat. • Closed Sunday

30 MAJOR BRANDS ON DISPLAY • 6 FULL KITCHEN DISPLAYS • BUILDER/REMODELER PACKAGE DISCOUNTS

33 YEARS BUILDING QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS AND KITCHENS!

Sales • Service • Parts • Delivery • Installation…We do it all!

PEOP

LE’SCHOICE

2009

Skagit County

BUSINESS

PULSE

WINNER

Best Appliance

Store 11 Years

in a Row!

Select from Basic to State-of-the-Art!

We will match your purchase to fit your needs!

33 years in Skagit County as a family owned & operated business!

Customer Service comes first!

Best extended service plan in the industry!

Factory Trained Technicians, fully stocked partsdepartment & service vans!

• 5306 Pacific Hwy E, Fife, WA

Anderson Appliance, Inc. opened its doors over 33 years ago in the beautiful Skagit Valley. In those 33 years of doing business we have learned a lot about filling the appliance needs of the regions customers. Anderson’s new building located off the Anderson Road Exit #225, has created the perfect blend of customer convenience, appli-ance service, on site warehousing and top notch, fully functional showroom displays to create the most positive shopping experience available in the region. With six live kitchens and a display floor space of over 9,000 square feet you’ll find the best our industry has to offer, from your basic needs to the state of the art in cooking, refrigera-tion, dishwashing, laundry and much more. Please feel free to bring in your favorite recipe and “test drive” any of the new appliances we have hooked up live. Since our move to the new location in 2005 we have increased our product lines to include Butcher-Block Portable Islands, Bar-B-Ques, Sinks, Faucets and Sink Accessories. Now two stores strong with our new location in Fife, WA. Which means greater buying power, greater selection, and

greater savings for our customers. Watch for more lines and products to be introduced throughout this next year to better serve the customers of the North West Wash.

In addition to retail appliance sales, Anderson Appliance, Inc. also specializes in builder/contractor sales. Everything from the basic spec home kitchen to the gourmet cooking performance designers and custom home clients demand, you will find it all in one convenient location. For more than 30 years, many of the best contractors in the region have discovered that their first choice for an appliance supplier is Anderson Appliance, Inc.

Here are some reasons why:-Over 31 years of FAMILY owned and operated

business values and service.- We measure our success by YOUR satisfaction

before, during and after the sale.

Anderson Appliance, Inc.

Anderson Appliance, Inc.2520 Cedardale Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Phone: (360) 336-6515

Fax: (360) 336-3893

Toll Free: (800) 500-0002

www.andersonappliance.com


Four decades ago a group of business-men came together with the desire to create a community bank. One where decisions would be made locally, service would be per-sonal, and faces would be familiar. With that in mind, Bank of the Pacific was formed and is guided by the values of teamwork, open communication, integrity, accountability, commitment and timely follow-through.

Given that we are independently owned and locally operated, the money you deposit with us is reinvested in the communities we serve. We are committed to offering com-petitive products – real estate and non-real estate credit, savings, and depository – deliv-ered by local staff empowered to know their customers, their communities and how to best serve you.

Today, Bank of the Pacific employs over 230 employees, has over $630 million in assets with seventeen branch locations, serving the Western Washington communi-ties of Aberdeen, Anacortes, Bellingham, Cathlamet, Ferndale, Hannegan, Hoquiam,

Ilwaco, Long Beach, Lynden, Montesano, Naselle, Ocean Park, Ocean Shores, Ray-mond, Taholah as well as, the Northern Oregon community of Gearhart in Clatsop County. The Bank also offers mortgage loan services in all our branch locations.

The hometown banking tradition, of which our customers, stockholders and em-ployees can be proud, remains the hallmark of our success.

Bank of the Pacific is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Contact us for all your banking needs ~Business Banking/Commercial Real EstateGlen Marsh, 360.756.9172Private Client ServicesCarrie Tisinger, 360.588.9383Residential Real EstateDrew Wilkens, 360.647.6000

Bank of the Pacific801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WAPhone: (360) 588-9383Fax: (360) 588-9385Toll Free: (800) 962-2907BankofthePacific.comVice President, Branch Manager: Mike Trafton

Bank of the Pacific


Locally Owned with National Capabilities

birchequipment.com

Home Improvement • Construction • Industrial

• Lawn & Garden tools and equipment

• Over 200 Aerial pieces

• Backhoes, Excavators, Dozers, Skidsteers

• Air compressors & Air Tools

• Forklifts - Industrial, Rough Terrain & Reach

• Blades, Bits and other consumables

• Industrial Tools and Welders

• Compaction Equipment

• Concrete Tools & Equipment

Anacortes8876 S March Pt Rd

360•293•7788

Bellingham1619 Kentucky St360•734•5717

Mount Vernon2609 Old Hwy 99 S

360•428•7788

Sitka, Alaska210 Jarvis Street

907•747•5315

24-hour service...call any store, any time!• Generators - gas & diesel powered

• Job Shacks - towable & skid mounted

• Tool Vans - computerized upon request

• Full line of Safety Supplies

• Operator Trainer Programs

• Birch is one of the best local sources for

quirky gift items, organic gardening supplies

& an amazing selection of toys from the latest

Hot Items to construction-themed & more!

For more information and to sign up for Birch Equipment’s monthly Fleet Update to get the latestequipment news and deals, visit birchequipment.com or follow them on or .

Birch Equipment is a full service equipment rental company offering customers:

• Rentals of tools and equipment• New and used equipment sales• Safety supplies and consumables• Factory-certified equipment operator

training• Delivery for both company and

customer equipment• Equipment maintenance programs• 24/7 on-call service

The company is a dealer/distributor for Husqvarna, Gehl, Genie, TCM, Manitou and more.

Birch Equipment is a thriving locally owned firm based in the Pacific Northwest and ranked among the top 100 rental companies nationwide. With four locations in the Northwest, Birch serves a diverse customer base from Alaska to Montana

including home owners, contractors, and industrial and manufacturing firms. The company is proud of its local roots and is dedicated to serving its communities by contributing to local organizations annually.

For more information and to sign up for Birch Equipment’s monthly Fleet Update for the latest news and deals, visit www.birchequipment.com; follow them on Facebook at www.facebook/birchequipment.com or Twitter at http://birchequipment.com/twitter.aspx.

Birch Equipment Rental & Sales

Birch Equipment Rental & SalesAnacortes Store - 8876 March Pt Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221Phone: (360) 293-7788 • Fax: (360) 293-8260Mount Vernon Store - 2609 Old Hwy 99 S, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 428-7788 • Fax: (360) 428-5779Bellingham Store - 1619 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA 98229Phone: (360) 734-5717 • Fax: (360) 738-1385


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BrandQuery, LLC

BrandQuery, LLC815 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360) 336-0152

Fax: (360) 336-3604

[email protected]

www.brandquery.com


Business Bank is a full-service com-munity bank, headquartered in Burlington with additional branches located in Mount Vernon and Bellingham. The primary focus of Business Bank is to serve the business and personal banking needs of our community.

The bank opened in April 2005 and is currently charting a fresh course with a new management team. Michal Cann, former President & CEO of Whidbey Island Bank, joined the bank in mid-2010 and brought Andy Hunter, also formerly of Whidbey Is-land Bank, with him as Chief Credit Officer. The bank’s Board Members include: Presi-dent & CEO Michal Cann, Chairman Don Gordon, Dean Smiley, Pete Hansell, Clark Donnell, LuAnne Gordon Burkhart, Rick Tremaine, Rogan Jones and Jeff Hansell.

With account names like “Freedom Checking” and “Simply Free”, Business Bank has made opening and managing your personal and business finances simple. And whether you are looking to purchase a busi-ness, finance a new automobile, apply for

an SBA loan or buy a piece of real estate, Business Bank is the place to go. All loan decisions are made locally and in a timely and respectful manner.

In addition to offering checking accounts and loans, Business Bank has also developed key partnerships with vendors who offer low-cost credit card processing, payroll services and more. For more information on these offerings or to learn more about Re-mote Deposit Capture, the technology that allows businesses to deposit checks right from their very own office, please give us a

call or stop in at one of our three branches.You will be glad that you did!

For more information about Business Bank and what we have to offer please visit our website www.businessbankwa.com. Or better yet, come in to one our offices, have a free cup of coffee and talk with one of our knowledgeable representatives.

Business Bank

Business Bank1854 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington, WA 98233

Toll Free: (888) 707-2060 • Fax: (360) 707-2375

Contact: Michal Cann, President & CEO

[email protected]

www.businessbankwa.com


Heavy construction equipment is our business. We are the CASE dealer for the Pacific Northwest and have been serving customers in Western Washington and Ore-gon for more than fifty years. Our Marysville facility is centrally located at 15111 Smokey Point Boulevard. in Marysville, WA. This is a full-service store. Whether you need parts, service repair, rentals, or are looking to pur-chase a new or used machine, give us a call. We employ many familiar faces who have worked with CASE for over thirty years. Some of our CASE families are two and three generations strong. When you have been immersed in CASE’s culture of good ol’ American quality coupled with genuine, heartfelt customer care, we all agree that it’s hard to switch brands.

Our big sellers in northern Washington are large and mini-excavators, backhoes and skid steers. Among other products, CASE also manufactures superior wheel loaders that are rated best-in-class for maintainabil-ity and serviceability.

Our parts departments are committed to be your local long-term business partner. When it comes to service and repair, we can help maximize uptime with same day parts delivery and on-site service 24/7 on all makes by our certified technicians.

We understand the challenge that busi-nesses are facing in this economy. That is why we pride ourselves in finding the solu-tion that best suits your situation. Whether you are looking to sell a used machine or perhaps consolidate your existing fleet, we can help. In many cases trading in your old

equipment for a newer one can lower your monthly payments in addition to providing you with better performing machines. So stop by our store, visit us on the web, or call one of our field representatives to visit you on-site.

CASE Power and Equipment

Case Power and Equipment15111 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville, WA 98271

Toll Free: (800) 228-1208

Sales: Mike Ziegler - (360) 631-9732 • [email protected]

Parts & Service: Richard Hall - (360) 508-1524 • [email protected]

www.casepower.com


360.757.0580 | Mount Vernon, WA 98273

At Chad Fisher Construction, we combine over 30 years of experience in extensive con-struction knowledge, hands-on management skills with a love for value engineering and problem solving. We ensure an outstanding team for doing the project right.

Chad Fisher Construction specializes in medium to large scale commercial construc-tion and tenant improvements. Our team has extensive experience in three contract-ing methods: Design-Build, Negotiated, and Competitive Bid / Build.

The company offers design and construc-tion expertise for office, retail, medical, warehouse and distribution, and industrial / manufacturing buildings. Pre-Construction Services are also available to ensure that projects are designed for maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Effective construction and project management requires expertise and proven tools. Working extensively hand-in-hand with project owners, architects and governing authorities, Chad Fisher Construction has

utilized both to deliver high quality projects – on time and within budget.

Owner Chad Fisher brings over 30 years of construction expertise to the company. He has built a reputation with his straight-forward honest approach, achieving the highest integrity and excellence in both team management and customer service.

Our management philosophy is to dedicate a single point of contact from start to finish. We emphasize open communica-tion with everyone involved every step of the way to ensure that each project flows

smoothly and on budget. Fisher best summarizes, “Our vision is to go beyond our clients’ expectations, not only completing construction to their satis-faction, but providing them with a sound in-vestment in the future. We’re in the business of helping other businesses succeed.” Fisheris joined by his oldest son Daniel Fisher.

Chad Fisher Construction, LLC

Chad Fisher ConstructionMount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360) 757-0580 • Fax: (360) 630-5934

General Manager/Owner: Chad Fisher

[email protected]

www.cfisherconstruction.com


Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. is a North-west Washington law firm that represents businesses, property owners, developers, mu-nicipal governments, professional practices, and contractors. Our goal is to provide sound, cost-effective, and sophisticated legal services to our municipal and commercial clients.

The attorneys, paralegals, and staff of Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. take pride in delivering prompt, cost-effective, and qual-ity legal service. We seek to provide legal services with a creative “solution oriented/problem solving” approach. We strive to establish working relationships with our clients that lead to well-considered and well-planned decisions in all aspects of legal representation. Our firm seeks to provide positive legal guidance to assist clients in achieving their goals in all phases of their operations.

Our attorneys possess experience and background in all areas of land use, business, public contracting, municipal law, public

sector employment law, real estate and environmental law, as well as expertise in all levels of litigation.

Our firm has consistently provided ef-fective representation to our clients in each phase of litigation. We are well-practiced and experienced in appearing before the judges of Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan County Superior Courts, Division I of the Court of Appeals, the Washington State Supreme Court, the state Shorelines Hear-ings Board, and the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board, as

well as the various local councils, commis-sioners, boards, planning commissions and hearing examiners.

Contact: Jon Sitkin, 1500 Railroad Av-enue, Bellingham, Washington 98225

(360) 671-1796 e-mail: [email protected]

Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S.

Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S.1500 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone: (360) 671-1796

[email protected]


With the ease and schedule flexibility that Confidential Paper Shredding Service offers, there’s no reason to throw your busi-ness secrets and client information out with the trash. Protect sensitive information from prying eyes by using their documentation destruction service.

Confidential Paper Shredding’s uni-formed and fully insured employees will pick up and securely transport your records to their facility for shredding. Appointments for witnessed shredding can be made if you want to bring your documents and watch them be destroyed.

Service can be provided on a scheduled or on-call basis. Covered, lockable storage containers for use between contract service dates are kept in your office. Service can be scheduled on a weekly, monthly or less fre-quent basis as needed. Documents are strip-shredded; removal of staples is unnecessary. Shreds are recycled.

Owners Susan and Jim Grove believe that confidential data destruction is a vital

part of good business and is important to company security. They started the business in January 1996 to provide a vital commu-nity service and employ their handicapped daughter, Jenny. “We began this business with Jenny after she learned data destruc-tion skills as part of her special education training in the Anacortes School District,” remarked Susan.

“We think office staff ’s time is too expensive to spend on destroying outdated paperwork, and that’s where we can help,” she added. “When documents are in your way, it’s time to call us!”

Confidential Paper Shredding Service

Confidential Paper Shredding ServiceP.O. Box 1405, Anacortes, WA 98221

Phone: (360) 293-8011

Fax: (360) 293-9338

Owners: Susan and Jim Grove, Jennifer Grove

Jenny Grove & Susan Grove, Owners

• All Services Confidential

• On-Call Document Destruction

• Strip-Shred Paper Documents

• Off-Site Shredding

• Shredded Materials are Recycled.

P.O. Box 1405, Anacortes, WA 98221-6405

(360) 293-8011 • FAX (360) 293-9338

Call us for pricing information and service

Don’t Throw YourBusiness Secrets

& Client Informationout With The Trash...

Our data destruction service willprotect sensitive information by shredding

documents you want destroyed.

SINCE 1996


Experience, Expertise, Excellence!

Phone: (360) 293-1266 • Fax: (360) 299-9298 • 12057 Havekost Rd., Anacortes, WA 98221

We pay attention to every detail from

start to finish!• Site Development• Road Construction• Erosion Control• Earthwork• Underground Utilities• Environmental

Remediation• Green Development

Construction Unlimited, Inc. was established in 1996 as a small husband and wife construction company. Like many contractors, we started with basic equipment, small projects, and a dream.

As land development rapidly expanded throughout Skagit and Island Counties, our consistent attention to detail and ability to meet the requirements of local municipalities brought us larger and more complex projects.

Today the company has added numerous experienced employees and invested in diverse types of equipment. These investments allow for operations throughout the region in site development, public road construction, underground utilities, environmental remediation, and forestry road construction and maintenance.

We are active members of EDASC, SICBA, Anacortes Rotary, and Chamber of Commerce. We haven’t become successful on our own. We would like to express our appreciation to our team of local businesses

that have helped us grow and continue to move forward. Special thanks to Williams & Nulle and Skagit State Bank.

We welcome the opportunity to work with clients from start to finish on any of their future projects.

Construction Unlimited, Inc.

Construction Unlimited, Inc.12057 Havekost Road, Anacortes, WA 98221

Office: (360) 293-1266

Fax: (360) 299-9298

Owners: Ted & Mary Anstensen

[email protected]


(360) 757-9400 or (877) 712-1115195 East George Hopper RoadBurlington, Washington 98233

Art Larvie, CFP®, CWS® Senior Vice President, Financial Consultant,

Branch Manager

Scott BergSenior Vice President, Financial Consultant,

Assistant Branch Manager

Kyle Reep, CWS®Senior Vice President, Financial Consultant

Scott Elliott, CWS®Senior Vice President, Financial Consultant

Steve Piccini, CFA®Associate Vice President, Financial Consultant

Steve MorachAssociate Vice President,

Financial Consultant

A company learns a lot in 75 years. What’s really important is

how much it remembers. D.A. Davidson & Co. was founded in

Montana back in 1935. Although we’ve grown into a full-service

investment firm since then, we’ve never forgotten that it’s you

we’re here to serve. Always putting clients first might sound a

little old fashioned, but we can live with that.

D.A. Davidson & Co. is the largest full-service investment firm based in the North-west, providing a varied suite of financial ad-vice and services to individual investors and their families, and to businesses, nonprofit organizations and larger institutional inves-tors. The firm’s Burlington office, opened in 2009, was the 15th D.A. Davidson office to open in Washington.

Founded in 1935, D.A. Davidson is proud to operate as an employee-owned firm, allowing its financial professionals the freedom, and providing the drive, to do what’s right for clients. The company is based in Montana, with a strong focus on the West, far from the noise of Wall Street.

The firm’s financial consultants help investors create personalized financial road-maps and provide personalized advice on stocks, bonds, government securities, mutual funds, Individual Retirement Accounts, insurance and annuities and other financial products and services. An award-winning research staff serves individual and insti-

tutional investors. D.A. Davidson is also a regional leader in public and corporate finance and for public offerings for compa-nies in the West.

D.A. Davidson is the cornerstone firm of a financial services holding company, David-son Companies, which also operates three other financial services firms and has almost 1,100 employees working in 17 states.

D.A. Davidson is proud to be a supporter of the communities where the company has offices. D.A. Davidson strong encourages volunteerism and community responsibility,

and matches donations to employee gifts and employee volunteer hours. The com-pany supports The Stock Market Game in several states and offers its Student Invest-ment Program at 20 colleges and universi-ties in the West and Midwest, providing a hands-on education in investing.

D.A. Davidson & Co.

D.A. Davidson & Co.195 East George Hopper Road, Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 757-9400 • Toll Free: (877) 712-1115

Contact: Art Larvie, Branch Manager

[email protected]

www.davidsoncompanies.com


Dimensional Communications Inc. (DCI) is a privately held corporation of the State of Washington founded in 1973 by Paul Hagman and is based out of Mt. Vernon, Washington. DCI is a licensed and bonded Washington State low voltage contractor (DIMENCI11OQA).

For over 38 years DCI has provided the highest quality products, service, and sup-port in the Telecom, Audio/Visual, Sound, Data Networking, Communications Ca-bling, and custom Communications System Integration industries.

Dimensional Communications has re-cently expanded to include a 20,000 square foot Manufacturing Facility for our own award winning Stealth Acoustics Invisible Speaker products.

Our enduring reputation is built upon solving our customers real needs, using the latest products, engineering and installa-tion practices available, all coupled with an unwavering dedication to excellence in customer service by our seasoned profes-

sional staff. Our clients include very notable and

respected names in both the private and public sectors such as Skagit Publishing, the City of Mt. Vernon, Microsoft, Qwest Field, and many more. They return and refer others to DCI because we confidently and discreetly perform on their projects to a high level of expectation and customer satisfaction.

Our philosophy at DCI is very simple; do good work and it will come around to reward you.

• Service • “Invisible” Speakers• Audio Visual• Quality• Data Networking• Experience• Telephone Systems

Dimensional Communications1220 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon, WA, 98274

Phone: (360) 424-6164

Toll Free: (800) 892-5343

[email protected]

www.dimensional.net

Dimensional Communications, Inc.

Your Single Source for Voice, Data, Audio Visual and Networked Systems

Dimensional Communications founded in 1973, provides turn-key, high quality solutions for data, telephone, voicemail & sound systems.

We are a 38 year old family business centered right here in Mt. Vernon. A world class contender working with such Fortune 500 companies as

Microsoft, and also here at home, providing state-of-the-art audio-visual and learning systems for the new Science Building at Skagit Valley College!

360-424-6164 • www.dimensional.net

Reaching out worldwide with our totally Invisible In-Wall Speakers …designed and built right here in the Valley inside our new 20,000 square foot Manufacturing Facility!

Call Dimensional today for a complimentary consultation for your business and residential needs!

Dimensional Communications, Inc.


In today’s market, it is crucial to team with a partner who can assist you with changes in the health insurance industry and identify beneficial options for you as a benefit-providing employer. Employee Benefits Planning’s expertise is in guiding employers and their employees through the complex arena of group benefit plan prod-ucts. We offer individual choices that might include plans arranged through associations, trusts, chambers of commerce, or directly through the insurance carriers.

With the recent purchase of Blaine In-surance Agency Inc. we are now a one stop solution to all your insurance needs. From shopping rates and benefits on a variety of plan packages to coordination and commu-nication, Employee Benefits Planning LLC is your trusted consultant.

• Employee Benefits• Enrollment Services• Voluntary Benefit Programs• Third Party Administration• Medicare Advantage• Individual Medical Plans • COBRA Administration• Term, Life, Disability• Personal Home and Auto• Commercial Lines

Now more than ever, you need a partner you can trust. Call Employee Benefits

Planning LLC today to schedule a no-cost consultation review of your current program – we’ll certainly save you time and we might just save you money!

Employee Benefits Planning LLC

Employee Benefits Planning L.L.C.2203 Old Highway 99 South

PO Box 1547, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: 360-424-5507 • Fax: 360-424-5351

Toll Free: 1-800-858-5762

www.ebpllc.com


Ranked as the world’s largest privately held franchised staffing firm, operating in over 600 locations in four countries, Express Employment Professionals purpose is to help people succeed.

The Mount Vernon and Bellingham Express offices have served hundreds of clients and thousands of employees throughout Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties for more than 10 years.

Express offers its Employees:• Job placement• Skills assessment and training• Computer tutorial training opportunities• Medical Benefits and 401(K)• Scholarship programs• Holiday and vacation pay• No fees for job placement“We can fulfill the staffing needs of business-

es in virtually every industry,” said Mark Hagen, Co-Owner of the Mount Vernon and Belling-ham offices. Mark, a CPA, left the accounting field in 1996 to start the Mount Vernon office

with his wife Sandy. Two years after opening the Mount Vernon office, the Hagen’s acquired the Bellingham office. Mark also serves as a Franchise Developer for Express Employment.

Express provides clients with:• Temporary placement services• Evaluation hire option• Employee Search and placement services• HR services• Comprehensive application and interview process• Guaranteed performance

• Insurance and bondingAs an industry leader, Express Employment

Professionals is a very active member in the American Staffing Association. The company is ISO 9001 registered for all Express franchise locations, reaffirming its commitment to consis-tent quality.

Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals525 E. College Way, Suite F, Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 336-1980 • Fax: (360) 336-15404152 Meridian Street, Suite 201, Bellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 734-2457 • Fax: (360) 734-3812Owners: Mark and Sandy [email protected] See ad on page: 55

Esary Roofing & Siding Company provides high quality roofing and siding to Western Washington homeowners, business-es, contractors, and developers. Established in Skagit County in 1967, Esary Roofing & Siding has built a superior reputation in the building industry through our commitment to workmanship, customer service, and employee satisfaction.

Our teams of professionals are involved in the roofing and siding of structures from design and development through installa-tion and maintenance. All of our employ-ees remain current on the latest industry products, education, training, regulations, and importantly, safety.

Esary Roofing and Siding installs only the highest quality products and materials, allowing for an extensive customer satisfac-tion guarantee. We use the most advanced equipment and technology, meaning a longer lasting, higher quality roof for our customers.

Esary Roofing & Siding Provides:

• All Types of Roofing, Siding, & Energy Services

•Commercial, Industrial, and Residential• Design-Build Roofing Solutions• Commercial Roof Maintenance •Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication• Architectural Consulting & Value Engineering• “Green Roof Systems” Design and Installation• Home Energy Audits• Blown In Insulation• Solar - Design & Install

Esary Roofing and Siding Co. Inc.420 Pease Road, Burlington, WA 98233

Skagit County: (360) 757-0933 • Whatcom County: (360) 318-0604

Fax: (360) 757-0932

President: Brett Esary • V.P.: DJ Esary

www.esary.com • [email protected]

Esary Roofing & Siding Company

See ad on page: 54


Covering Northwest Homes & BusinessesSince 1967Re-roofing & New Construction Specialists• Metal• Composition• Torchdown• TPO/PVC Single Ply• Shake/Shingles• Slate/Tile• Green Roof Systems -

Design and Install• Insulation Services• Energy Audits• Solar & Wind Services

• Residential

• Commercial

• Industrial

420 Pease Road Burlington, WA 98233Skagit: (360) 757-0933

Whatcom: (360) 318-0604San Juan: (360) 468-3278

Fax: (360) 757-0932Website: www.esary.comEmail: [email protected].


www.expresspros.com

Respecting People. Impacting Business.SM

You take care of business.We take care of you.At Express Employment Professionals, we have the resources and expreience to provide staff and workforce solutions to help you meet your business objectives.

Express offers the following services:

360-336-1980525 E. College Way, Ste. FMount Vernon, WA 98273

360-734-24574152 Meridian St. Ste. #201Bellingham, WA 98226

Every building has a job to do in the suc-cess of a business.

This fact is at the heart of Fisher & Sons’ business as a general contractor. With more than 50 years of doing business in the Pacific Northwest, Fisher’s unique design+build approach helps owners see both the necessi-ties—and the possibilities—a building will have in performing its role as an environ-ment for doing business.

Focused on solutions that perform and sustain the investment over time, Fisher’s architectural division, FSI Architects has designed millions of square feet of space—including healthcare facilities, retail developments, manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Using Revit, a build-ing information modeling system, owners can virtually walk through a facility before it is built, thinking through the systems and construction in advance, preparing for them to become reality.

Owners value the flexibility design+build offers, as well as the ability to expedite

schedules and control the budget. The benefits are:

• Single point of accountability—elimi-nating the need for excessive change orders.

• Early determination of costs—estab-lishing a project budget that is workable and firm.

• Team approach—solving expected and unexpected challenges.

• Value engineering—identifying cost-saving measures without compromising quality.

From working under the constraints of

limited budgets and compressed time frames to resolving the toughest design and envi-ronmental issues, Fisher & Sons goes the extra mile to deliver customer satisfaction. “Customer satisfaction is integral to our mis-sion,” says Fisher Companies CEO Jerome Fisher. “The bottom line is we stand behind our work 100%.”

Fisher & Sons

Fisher & Sons, Inc.625 Fisher Lane, Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 757-4094

Fax: (360) 757-4005

www.fishersons.com

[email protected] See ad on back cover


YOUR PARTNER FROM THE GROUND UP…

GeoTest was founded in 1993 with the goal of developing partnerships with our clients to provide a full range of construc-tion services from the ground up!

GeoTest’s corporate philosophy is to assemble a highly-skilled team of employees to provide clients with high quality services ranging from geotechnical and environ-mental services to special inspection during construction.

Our goal is to deliver the highest possible standards of safety, quality, reliability and responsiveness in a cost-effective manner.

GeoTest regularly works for State Universities, Community Colleges, public school districts, public municipalities and private industry. Our company routinely provides professional services in Snohom-ish, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Whatcom Counties.

These services range from site explora-tion and design to preparation of soils, to

special inspection during building con-struction. Our unique ability to provide geotechnical engineering and environmen-tal services can support project schedules during the construction inspection phase if unforeseen conditions arise.

GeoTest’s corporate office is located in the Lehigh Cement Plant overlooking Bellingham Bay. Our south office and labo-ratory is strategically located in Arlington, Washington, in the Taylor Business Park.

Our goal at GeoTest is to be a valuable part of the project team. Remember us when

you need:•Geotechnical Engineering•Environmental Consulting•Construction Inspection & Testing•Laboratory Services

GeoTest Services, Inc.

GeoTest Services, Inc.741 Marine Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone: (360) 733-7318

Toll Free: (888) 251-5276

Fax: (360) 733-7418

www.geotest-inc.com

For over 16 years our goal at GeoTest has been to be a valuable part of your project team. We strive to provide a

wide range of support services that help our clients’ reach their development goals. We greatly appreciate the support of our clients throughout Skagit County and the Northwest Region.

GeoTeChNiCal eNviRoNmeNTal CoNSTRuCTioN iNSpeCTioN laboRaToRy SeRviCeS

www.geotest-inc.com • toll free: 888.251.5276Arlington

20611 67th Ave nE360.435.1141

BEllinghAm741 marine Drive360.733.7318


HRIHuman Resources, Inc.A Staffing and Recruiting Service

“Your partner for qualityhiring solutions.”

• Professional• Clerical• Light Industrial

2124 Riverside Dr. #107 Mount Vernon WA 98273(360) 424-7134 • Fax (360) 424-6800

Email: [email protected]

Matthew YoungsmanOwner

Human Resources, Inc., a staffing and re-cruiting service, specializes in quality, stable staffing solutions.

In today’s labor market, identifying quali-fied candidates from large applicant pools is a difficult, time consuming and expensive task. Take advantage of a large recruiting network with professional recruiters who review hundreds of resumes a week.

Human Resources, Inc., now 17 years old, has offices in Tacoma, Renton, Kirk-land and Mount Vernon. The local office is owned by Matthew Youngsman, a Mount Vernon native. HRI Mount Vernon is celebrating their 12th year of successfully serving the business community.

QualityHRI rigorously recruits, screens, inter-

views and references candidates before recommending them to our clients.

HRI provides you with an accredited PHR to assist you with all of your employ-ment law and HR questions.

FlexibilityHRI Mount Vernon is locally owned

and operated, giving us the ability to tailor staffing programs to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our clients value the fact that they can deal directly with the owner.

ProofHRI can provide software skill assess-

ments, criminal background checks, drug screening, IQ and personality testing.

HRI encourages prospective clients to check our references.

Call Matthew today to discuss your staff-ing needs.

• Professional • Clerical • Light Industrial

Human Resources Inc.

Human Resources Inc.2124 Riverside Drive #107, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360) 424-7134 • Fax: (360) 424-6800

Owner: Matthew Youngsman

[email protected]

www.humanresourcesinc.com


Janicki Logging & Construction Co. recently celebrated 50 years of business in Sedro-Woolley. Times have changed for the logging industry, yet Janicki Logging has continued to carve out its niche in today’s market. Brothers Mike and Rob are steer-ing the company into its sixth decade of operations as a premier forestry contractor specializing in mechanized commercial thin-ning for large private and public landown-ers. Their field of expertise ranges from securing necessary permits to coordinating multiple agencies’ interests for the benefit of the landowner.

The family has deep roots in Skagit County. In 1920, Stanley Janicki, Sr, an emigrant from Poland established the Cedar Crest Shake Mill in Clear Lake, Washing-ton. In 1957 Stanley Janicki, Jr. and his wife Annie started Janicki Logging as a means to secure the wood for the continued operation of Grandpa’s mill.

Janicki Logging looks to the future seeking opportunities to expand its resource-

based expertise into related fields. The com-pany has supported the ongoing research and development of alternative energy uses based on wood debris that remains after har-vest and milling operations. Janicki Logging & Construction Co. Inc. thanks the Eco-nomic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) for its role in providing the network and resources required for this company to continue to move forward.

Janicki Logging & Construction Co., Inc.

Janicki Logging & Construction Co., Inc.103 N. Township, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Phone: (360) 856-2068

Fax: (360) 856-2916

President: Mike Janicki

[email protected]

Janicki Industries is a leading global sup-plier of large-scale high-precision composite prototypes, parts and tooling used by the world’s most innovative companies. Our markets include commercial aerospace, space and defense, alternative energy, ma-rine and transportation.

Janicki Industries’ facilities are located in Sedro-Woolley and Hamilton, WA. The Hamilton facility has two of the largest 5-axis milling machines in the world. De-signed and built by Janicki Industries, these machines have envelopes 100 feet in length. A third facility is currently under construc-tion in Layton, Utah. This 100,000 square foot precision composites manufacturing plant will support Janicki’s work on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

Janicki Industries is recognized for its innovative use of composite materials in-cluding carbon fiber, fiberglass and metals of all types, proprietary poly resins for infusion, proprietary infusion techniques and special-ized finishes. Founded and run by engineers,

we specialize in large complex projects with demanding timelines. Our workforce includes a wide variety of engineering spe-cialists, production management profession-als and a highly-skilled technical production staff. We are dedicated to innovative ideas, building community and creating the future.

Janicki Industries is a global leader in:• Managing complex manufacturing

projects• Large-scale, high-precision CNC ma-

chining

• Prototype tooling and parts production• Composite materials development• Process engineering• Vacuum and assembly fixtures• Exotic metal parts and tools

Janicki Industries

Janicki Industries1476 Moore Street, Sedro-Wooley, WA 98284

Phone: (360) 856-5143

www.janicki.com


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Larson Gross is an independent full-ser-vice accounting and consulting firm. Our roots here go back to 1949. We’ve located our 60-plus team members in offices in Burlington, Bellingham, Blaine and Lynden to be close to the people we serve and the communities we care about.

Our depth of experience and access to national resources uniquely position us to provide tailored solutions for individuals, private and closely-held companies and their owners, and area nonprofits.

We work with numerous clients in the agriculture, health care, construction, manufacturing, nonprofit and cross border sectors, but we have clients of just about every type you can imagine.

We provide all the services you’d expect from a full-service firm:

• Tax preparation and planning;• Audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements;• Bookkeeping and payroll;• Business valuations; and

• Estate planning.But we also take great pride in going

beyond the expected.By building a relationship with you, we

help you make forward-thinking decisions about your business or your personal life. We anticipate your needs, help you make the best choices for your circumstances, and look be-yond the numbers for solutions. To us, business is personal.

If you’re looking for a different level of commitment from your CPA, we’d love to

have the opportunity to meet you. Give us a call or stop by the office closest to you.

Larson Gross

Larson Gross PLLC

245 E. George Hopper Rd., Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 757-2700 • Toll Free: (800) 447-0177

Fax: (360) 757-3631

Top Executive: Marv Tjoelker, Partner/CEO

www.larsongross.com • [email protected]


SINCE 1939, we have looked for ways to support our communities, and that includes the self-employed, for loans up to $49,000. Our lending process is quick and easy. You can apply online, over the phone, or stop by one of our conveniently located branches. We have what you need, let us show you the North Coast Credit Union difference.

A feeling of sadness and isolation experienced by one who has been denied access to necessary business loans.

North Coast Credit Union is the cure for your business’ loanliness.

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What makes North Coast Credit Union so special? After all, most financial institu-tions offer the same array of products and services. Some larger institutions distin-guish themselves with a lot of branches or premium rates. But, ultimately, are these the things we really want from a long-term relationship?

If you’re tired of being treated like just a number at your large financial institution, come experience the unique blend of warm, personal and quality service, innovative products and services, and modern technol-ogy that distinguishes North Coast Credit Union.

Whether you’re looking for small busi-ness or personal deposit and lending solu-tions, we have it!

We offer local branches, local lending, local decision-making, local problem-solv-ing, and a local call center. We use local

vendors, serve local families and businesses, finance local properties, have local board of directors and management, and we give back as an active local community partner.

Trusted since 1939

North Coast Credit Union

North Coast Credit UnionMount Vernon - 1410 Riverside Dr., Mount VernonSedro-Woolley - 108 N. Township St., Sedro-WoolleyPhone: (800) 696-8830northcoastcu.com


www.oasysinc.com

1575 Port DriveBurlington, WA 98233

Call Us Today for a FREE Consultation

1-866-805-0309

• Multifunction Wide Format Equipment• Document Management Strategies • Wide Format Scanners• Designjet Plotters• Ink, toner and media supplies

EDASC membersince 2000

The vision of OASYS, Inc. is to pro-vide the business community products and support services measurably above industry standards.

OASYS, Inc. is a local-family owned company providing our clients with the highest quality office equipment, software and support services. You shouldn’t have to worry about the most common information technology tools you use to conduct busi-ness…let us worry for you…we will be your single source office technology provider.

As your single source office technology provider:1) We will help you utilize your office technology to its fullest potential; thereby ensuring that you leverage your technology dollars to the maximum.2) We can reduce administrative costs with single invoicing.3) We will assure that your systems operate to their maximum efficiency there-by ensur-ing higher return on investment.4) Properly train you and your staff on the

use of your office equipment, giving you the most bang for your buck.

Our professional staff is knowledge-able and up-to-date in the newest technol-ogy, which is changing on a regular basis. Whether you need your data imaged or printed, our range of services will keep you ahead in the fast paced business world.

For your office equipment needs, there’s OASYS, Inc.

• Digital Printer/Copiers• Scanning Solutions• Print Management Solutions• Document Imaging & Management• Engineering Printer/Copiers/Scanners

“Your Single Source Office Technology Provider”

OASYS, Inc.

OASYS, Inc.1575 Port Drive, Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 755-0309 • Fax: (360) 757-1849 • Toll Free: (866) 805-0309

President: Allen Grenz

www.oasysinc.com

[email protected]


BURLINGTON903 S. Burlington Blvd.

(360) 757-0038

SEDRO WOOLLEY204 West Moore

(360) 855-1033Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1982!

www.PATRIMMERLSTIRES.com

STANWOOD27001 Pioneer Highway

(360) 629-9717

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“At Pat Rimmer’s Les Schwab Tire Centers, our business is earning your trust,” stated Owner Pat Rimmer. “Having grown up in the tire business, I know how valuable a long-term customer can be. Customers keep coming back to us because they trust our knowledge of tires and tire-related prod-ucts,” he added.

In addition, Pat Rimmer Tire Centers also stock auto, truck and RV accessories such as batteries, shocks and custom wheels.

“Anyone can sell tires,” says Manager Ed Perry. “We back it up with the best service in the valley including a comprehensive tire warranty for worry-free protection.” Pat Rimmer Tire Center employees strive to provide the kind of reliable, sudden ser-vices they would want to receive, and that extends to all the services they offer. Each store employs certified Brake & Alignment Technicians that expertly rebuild brakes and front ends, and perform custom lifting on four wheel vehicles. “We have the most complete front end and brake shops in the

valley,” said Pat.At Pat Rimmer Tire Centers, we believe

that the Les Schwab difference comes from great employees serving great customers. We also believe in this community and have always tried to do our best to play our part, by contributing to many groups and orga-nizations that help make this a great place to live. Come visit us at Pat Rimmer’s Les Schwab Tire Centers!

“How can we Help you today?”

For your convenience, we offer three locations to choose from.

• Burlington903 S. Burlington Blvd., 360-757-0038

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Pat Rimmer Tire Center, Inc.

Pat Rimmer Tire Center, Inc.903 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 757-0038 • Fax: (360) 757-0040

Owner: Pat Rimmer General Manager: Rick White

Managers: Ed Perry, Burlington; Doug Gran, Sedro-Woolley;

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Since 1921, Peoples Bank has been recognized as Northwest Washington’s premier independent community bank. Serving customers throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish, King, Chelan and Douglas Counties, Peoples offers a full range of personal and business banking financial services. Whether you’re buying your first home, adding capacity to your business or saving for the future, Peoples Bank has the products, services and people to make it possible. Peoples Bank operates 24 full-service offices throughout Washington State. The Bank’s growth has been strong, reflecting the response of businesses and consumers alike to Peoples’ service-centered philosophy. Peoples Bank believes that growth comes from diligence, service and community involvement. It’s what makes Peoples Bank a

community bank. Arts, education and youth continue to be the cornerstone of the Bank’s corporate giving and community involvement.

The Bank has a genuine desire to provide customers with a broad range of financial solutions, and to do so with a level of service that exceeds customer expectations. A higher level of service is not just the Bank’s tag line – it’s the reputation upon which it has built its business.

The LeCocq family have been majority owners and senior management of the Bank since 1938, and they remain committed to keeping the Bank community focused and independently owned.

Peoples Bank

Peoples BankWith six locations within Skagit/Island County1801 Riverside Dr., Mount Vernon, WA 98273Phone: (360) 424-3319 • Fax: (360) 416-6519Toll Free customer service: (800) 584-8859President: Charles LeCocqwww.peoplesbank-wa.com


The Port of Anacortes is an indepen-dent, municipal corporation authorized under state law to provide for construction, development, operation and maintenance of harbors, terminals, transportation and ware-house facilities; to own and operate airport facilities; to create industrial development districts; to promote tourism; and to foster economic activity. The Port’s location, with natural deep-water berthing, excellent inland transportation access, and proxim-ity to large population centers, ideally suits shipping to the Pacific Rim, Canada, and Alaska. The land owned by the Port includes prime waterfront property, which is used for a marina, a marine terminal, the Washington State Ferry Terminal and other suitable water dependent business.

The Port’s facilities include three piers; mixed-use retail and office buildings; storage warehouses and commercial facilities; a 950-slip marina with parking and web lockers; and a commercial service airport. Our public marina, the Cap Sante Boat Haven, is the

second busiest guest moorage marina in the State with 107 acres of in-water and upland properties in the heart of Anacortes.

Our airport includes a 3,018-foot runway on approximately 196 acres with several aviation-related businesses and room for other light manufacturing development.

Anacortes serves as the gateway to the San Juan Islands offering the only ferry ser-vice to the islands. Agriculture, fishing, and wood products have combined with tourism, trade, and specialty manufacturing to diver-sify the area’s economic base with over 50%

being in business for more than 15 years making this a dynamic area for new business to grow. The area is also rich in educational opportunities, excellent healthcare, cultural facilities, and recreational activities. Come visit the Port of Anacortes and we’ll be glad to help you with your business development needs.

Port of Anacortes

Port of AnacortesP.O. Box 297, Anacortes, WA 98221

Phone: (360) 293-3134

Fax: (360) 293-9608

Executive Director: Bob Hyde

www.portofanacortes.com

950-Slip Public MarinaDeep Water Marine TerminalCommercial Services AirportRental Properties, Web Lockers, Hangars

Connected to and Serving our Community since 1926For facilities information contact John Hachey at (360) 299-1829 or

Visit our Website: www.portofanacortes.com P.O. Box 297, Anacortes, WA 98221Administration Office: (360) 293-3134 | Cap Sante Boat Haven: (360) 293-0694

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Guided by its promise, “Inspiring Suc-cess, Delivering Excellence,” the Port of Skagit is dedicated to bringing jobs to Skagit County by encouraging opportunities for economic growth.

The port’s properties include the La Con-ner Marina, Skagit Regional Airport and the Bayview Business Park. Strategically located on the Interstate 5 corridor nearly midway between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., the port’s 86 tenants employ nearly 1,100 people.

Bayview Business Park offers more than 200 acres of available lease properties for industrial, business and corporate office park development. The port has invested in high-quality infrastructure, including a fiber optics network, to support a wide range of business types.

Boaters enjoy easy access to the San Juan Islands and beyond from the La Conner Ma-rina. The marina has 500 wet moorage slips and 140 dry storage spaces plus a modern guest dock. It is home to a variety of boating

businesses and services, including a full-ser-vice boat yard. A 110-ton travel lift provides for easy transport of large boats.

Skagit Regional Airport is equipped with an FAA-certified Wide Area Augmenta-tion System, which uses GPS to help pilots to take off and land in bad weather. At the airport are terminal facilities, high-quality runways and airplane fueling and maintenance services. Two full-service jet operators provide executive hangars, flight instruction and more. Nearly 11 miles of public pathways weave through the port’s

Bayview property.Governed by three elected commission-

ers, the port’s staff also works hand-in-hand with local economic development officials to provide prospective tenants thorough, accurate and timely information about con-ditions and opportunities in Skagit County.

Port of Skagit

Port of SkagitP.O. Box 348, 15400 Airport Drive, Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 757-0011 • Fax: (360) 757-0014

Executive Director: Patsy Martin

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Do you know what an Endodontist is? If you don’t, you most likely aren’t alone. A recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists revealed that 90% of people don’t know. Simply put, an Endodontist is a dental specialist who performs root canals, exclusively. In addition to attending dental school for 4 years, an Endodontist spends an additional 2-3 years of studying and performing complex root canal treatments.During these extra years of training, En-dodontists learn to diagnose and treat root canals surgically and non-surgically.

Many times patients are concerned that root canal treatment will hurt. En-dodontists also have additional training in anesthesia techniques, which aids greatly in assuring their patients’ comfort during treat-ments. The advancement in current dental technology has also shortened treatment time and helped in the predictability of successful treatment. These advancements include the surgical operating microscope

(magnifies the inside of the tooth), com-puterized measurements of the root system (more accurate measurements), digital radiographs (decreases radiation), and in-strumentation techniques that can negotiate the most complex roots.

“The abilities of a specialist increases efficiency, decreases dreaded chair time for patients, and in most cases, results in a pain-free experience,” says Richard M. Simcock, DDS, PS., who practices in Mount Vernon. “Endodontists are an important part of

the dental team and work closely with the general dentist to help manage and treat the untimely tooth ache that sometimes occurs”.

Next time you are advised you need a root canal, discuss with your general dentist whether an Endodontist would be a good choice for you.

Richard M. Simcock, DDS, PS

Richard M. Simcock, DDS, PS130 South 15th St. Suite 101, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Phone: (360) 428-4393

Fax: (360) 428-4606

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Rulersmith, Inc. is a laser cutting and screen printing job shop that specializes in the production of acrylic rulers and tem-plates. We take pride in providing high quality products to our customers while still maintaining a competitive price. Starting with product design and development mov-ing through production and finishing with custom packaging, Rulersmith has the solu-tion for your acrylic laser cutting and screen printing needs.

Rulersmith has been making rulers and templates since 1985. Our owner and Presi-dent, Peggy Schafer, and her late husband Randy invented the Omnigrid quilting ruler. While quilting, Peggy was having trouble with the existing rulers on the market and asked her husband Randy, who was an expe-rienced screen printer, to make her a better ruler. Using her idea that the ruler should perform well on light and dark fabric, Randy developed a black and yellow ruler that be-came the Omnigrid. Utilizing Peggy’s quilt-ing and marketing skills, Omnigrid quickly

rose to the top of the quilting industry. The Omnigrid brand has since been sold but Rulersmith continues to produce them as well as many other fine laser cut, and screen printed acrylic products.

Located in Burlington, WA, Rulersmith has been providing the world with its unique services for over 20 years. For more information please visit our Website or give us a call.

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The Shell Puget Sound Refinery is the second largest of four refineries located in Northern Puget Sound in Northwest Washington State. There are two refineries located near Anacortes. The one cur-rently operated by Shell Oil, was originally constructed by the Texas Company in 1958. The refinery was built to supply West Coast markets originally with Canadian crude oil. The refinery was called the Texaco Ana-cortes Refinery from 1958-1998.

The second refinery in Anacortes was originally constructed under the Shell Oil Company name, located just to the north of the Texaco Refinery. In 1998 when Shell and Texaco created the joint venture called Equilon, regulations prohibited two Shell locations in such close proximity to each other. Tesoro Petroleum bought the original Shell refinery located north of the present Shell refinery. The original Texaco Ana-cortes refinery became known as the Equilon Refinery from 1998-2002. In March 2002, when Texaco merged with Chevron, Shell

Oil Products US acquired full ownership of the Equilon refinery and continues to oper-ate it as the Shell Puget Sound Refinery.

Safety, health and environmental protec-tion are the highest priorities for the refin-ery. Located in the pristine waters of North-ern Puget Sound and at the gateway to the spectacular San Juan Islands, protection of the environment is a primary concern.

More than 450 people are directly em-ployed at the refinery. Approximately 250 additional contractors are also employed on an on-going basis. Employees are represent-

ed by United Steelworkers Union (USW) and are very involved in the local Anacortes and Skagit County communities, playing a vital role in making this area a great place to live.

Shell Puget Sound Refinery

Shell Puget Sound RefineryP.O. Box 622, Anacortes, WA 98221

Phone: (360) 293-0845

Fax: (360) 293-1510

Contact: Jody Barnett, External Affairs Coordinator

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AnAcortes school District2200 M Avenue • Anacortes, WA 98221www.asd103.org

lA conner school District305 North 6th Street • La Conner, WA 98257www.lcsd.wednet.edu

Burlington-eDison school District927 East Fairhaven • Burlington, WA 98233www.be.wednet.edu

Mount Vernon school District124 East Lawrence Street • Mount Vernon, WA 98273www.MountVernonSchools.org

concrete school District45389 Airport Way, Rm. 103 • Concrete, WA 98237www.concrete.k12.wa.us

seDro-Woolley school District801 Trail Road • Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284www.swsd.k12.wa.us

conWAy consoliDAteD school District19710 State Route 534 • Mount Vernon, WA 98274www.conway.k12.wa.us

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450 full-time, family-wage jobs for local residentsJOBS $100,000 in annual

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The Skagit Community FoundationBuilding a Community of Giving since 1992

The Skagit Community Foundationhas been creating a community of givingsince 1992. Its founders, Burl and DorothyIves and other Skagit County residents,first established the foundation to builda performing arts center – now known asMcIntyre Hall. Soon after, they realizedthat the foundation could do far more toserve the growing and evolving needs of ourcommunity.

We provide a vehicle for donors to establish charitable endowments for good forever in Skagit County. Today, our foun-dation manages funds that provide scholar-ships, protect our native farmlands, support libraries and distribute funds to survivors of unforeseen tragedies. Contributions are combined with funds set up by other caring Skagit County individuals, families and cor-porations that together create a Communityof Donors.

As leaders in our community, we work closely with local nonprofit organiza-tions and other resources to create positiveand lasting change.

It’s easy to get started. Whether you have special interests in the arts, education or the environment, The Skagit Community Foundation can help you create a plan that allows you to give to your favorite charity during and or after your lifetime - while meeting your current income needs and providing for your heirs.

We accept a wide variety of assets and provide flexible giving options that maxi-mize your charitable impact, increase your tax benefits and most importantly, improvethe lives of people who call Skagit County “home.”

Skagit Community Foundation

The Skagit Community FoundationP. O. Box 1763, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Contact: John G. White, President • [email protected]

Cynthia Eichner, Development Director • [email protected]

Phone: (360) 419-3181

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Skagit County’s Rural Character is a Na-tional Treasure

The richest agricultural valley in the Western Hemisphere is located in Skagit County, Washington, nestled between the alpine mountains of the North Cascades and crystal clear seas of Puget Sound. Bountiful crops, including the finest red potatoes in the world, hundreds of acres of stunning tu-lips, dairy farms, green peas, berries, apples, and seed crops, make our county one of the most diverse and productive agricultural regions in the United States.

In addition to a prosperous agriculturally based economy, Skagit County is rich in natural resource lands. With almost 500,000 acres of federally owned land, and large holdings of private forests, there is room for both industry and recreation.

Thanks to a healthy local economy and an involved population, Skagit County is home to many new manufacturing and retail jobs. Skagit County elected officials have worked hard over the years to provide good

stewardship to preserve our rural lifestyle, provide opportunity for family wage jobs, and protect the environment.

Tourist opportunities abound. As the gateway to the world-famous San Juan Islands, the inland sea of Puget Sound provides a recreational Mecca for kayakers, boaters, fishers, and beachcombers. The North Cascades provides hiking, hunting, fishing, and sightseeing second to none.

Skagit County elects its three Skagit County Commissioners by district. Ron Wesen represents District 1, Ken Dahlstedt

represents District 2, and Sharon Dillon represents District 3.

To learn more about Skagit County, visit www.skagitcounty.net.

Skagit County Government

Skagit County Government1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360) 336-9300 • Fax: (360) 336-9307

[email protected]

www.skagitcounty.net


The Skagit County Emergency Medical Services Commission is a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to providing county-wide emergency medical services. Dr. Don Slack, County Medical Program Director, establishes pre-hospital medical protocols for life-sustaining treatment throughout the county and monitors the quality of care provided to you and your family.

Each 9-1-1 call activates a protocol-driven cascade of emergency system ele-ments. Dispatchers, local fire departments, EMT’s, paramedics, search-and-rescue units, emergency aircraft and hospital emergency departments must function as a cohesive team in every response. First minutes are critical. Because emergency services form the initial response in the chain of survival, the system has come to be known as Medic One. Skagit County Medic One has oper-ated with funds allocated by the Medic One Tax Levy since 1978. The EMS Commission coordinates, operates, provides and main-tains this county-wide EMS system, with

the Skagit County Board of Commissioners maintaining ultimate authority through direct oversight of Medic One levy funds.

The Skagit County EMS Commission believes that the best medicine is preventive medicine. The Commission, in coopera-tion with Safe Kids and the child passenger safety team, conducts regular car seat safety clinics to ensure that children are properly secure in their car seats. The Commission’s bicycle safety program offers low-cost bicycle helmets year round to the general public. The Skagit County EMS Commis-

sion is most concerned with saving lives and preserving quality of life. The Commission is also proud to offer CPR and first aid train-ing to Skagit County residents. This service is made possible by the county-wide Medic One levy. Contact us for more information and the schedule.

Skagit County EMS Commission

Skagit County Emergency Medical Services Commission2911 East College Way, Suite C, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360) 428-3230

Fax: (360) 428-3235

Contact: Earl Klinefelter, EMS Commission Manager

[email protected]

We are ready!In the world of EMS, we need to be ready to react at any moment.

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Skagit Publishing is your source for local news, advertising and printing. Locally owned Skagit Publishing produces the daily Skagit Valley Herald and five weekly newspapers: the Anacortes American, Fidalgo This Week, Courier-Times,The Argus and Stanwood/Camano news (and the ADvertiser).

Special sections include Home Accent, Real Estate Weekly and Arts & Entertainment 360. The paid subscriber base reaches from Island and Whatcom Counties to Arlington, with the highest penetration in Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, Camano Island and Sedro-Woolley.

Skagit Publishing’s targeted publication division produces the following:

• Travel publications– Skagit County Visitors & Newcomers Guide, Anacortes Visitors & Newcomers Guide, San Juanderer, and Tulip Festival Guide

• Directories– EDASC Member, Sedro-Woolley Chamber and Anacortes Chamber

• Fairs and Festivals Guides– Berry Dairy Days, Skagit County Fair, Highland Games,

Anacortes Arts Festival, Waterfront Festival and Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms

• Healthy Living• Good Living: The Retirement Years

As a strong community partner, Skagit Publishing also hosts the most-visited Web site in Skagit County, goskagit.com, with over 1.1 million page views per month. Goskagit.com merges content from all of its newspapers and publications and also hosts a free community calendar and blogs for community interaction.

Skagit Publishing Commercial Printing is also part of the Skagit Publishing family and features high-quality commercial capability. Products offered include offset printing of gloss books and brochures, and high quality newsprint items.

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A crew from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad works to break up a logjam Tuesday afternoon beneath the railroad bridge that crosses the Skagit River between Mount Vernon and Burlington. Logjams at the bridge forces the river’s flow into narrower channels, increasing its velocity and potential for damage.

River scours, gouges, rips at levees

By KATE MARTINStaff Writer

As the Skagit River roiledagainst the Mount Vernonlevee during the 1995 flood,Daryl Hamburg and severalothers watched the river eataway at the structure, bit bybit.

“The river bank was fold-ing away,” Hamburg said.“The river was pulling thedike apart.”

It was 2 a.m. on the levee

just downstream of theBurlington Northern SantaFe Railroad bridge on theMount Vernon side.

Hamburg, director ofoperations for Dike District17, felt a constant rumbleunder his feet.

“You ever watch Jell-O?

Weak levees onthe Skagit putcities at risk

Frank Varga / Skagit Valley Herald

A crew from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad pre-pares to untie a rope from one of the logs they pulled from the logjam beneath the railroad bridge that crosses the Skagit River between Mount Vernon and Burlington.

BNSF crews work to clear logjams under railroad bridgeBy KATE MARTINStaff Writer

MOUNT VERNON — Fourmen worked most of Tuesday toremove a logjam that spannedtwo pilings of the BurlingtonNorthern Santa Fe Railroadbridge.

The driver repeatedly pushedthe olive-green boat into thelogjam, which spanned about15 percent of the flooding riv-er’s width. Once the boat waswedged among the logs, railroadworkers wearing lifejackets and

See LOGJAMS, Page A12See LEVEES, Page A12

By VICTORIA COLLIVERSan Francisco Chronicle

SAN FRANCISCO — Peo-ple ages 50 to 64 are most likelyto benefit from the new federalhealth law because they havethe highest rates of long-termunemployment among working-age adults and are more likely tohave health problems that wouldmake it tough for them to buyindividual coverage, according toa report released Tuesday.

The study, by the Common-

wealth Fund, estimated 18.3 mil-lion people in that age groupstand to benefit from provisionsin the federal health law, includ-ing the expanded access to cover-age, elimination of lifetime andannual spending caps on poli-cies and, eventually, the end ofinsurers denying people coveragebased on their medical histories.

“For most older adults who are uninsured or underinsured, theearly provisions, many of whichwent into effect this year, willprovide transitional relief,” said

Sara Collins, CommonwealthFund vice president and thereport’s lead author.

The study by the liberal-lean-ing nonprofit think tank foundthat unemployed workersbetween the ages of 55 and 64years old had been jobless for anaverage of almost 45 weeks, thelongest of any working age group. When people lose their jobs, theytypically lose health coverage. “Aloss of employment benefits canbe devastating to people in thisage group,” Collins said.

California is one of 16 stateswhere the uninsured rate for peo-ple in the 50- to 64-year-old agegroup is higher than the nationalaverage of about 15 percent.

The study contends this agegroup has possibly the most togain from some of the provi-sions in the new federal healthlaw, which will probably end upbefore the U.S. Supreme Court.A federal judge in Virginia onMonday declared the government

New federal health care law aids boomers, study says

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“For most older adults who are uninsured or

underinsured, the early provisions, many of which

went into effect this year, will provide

transitional relief.”Sara Collins, the study’s lead author

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What do you expect from your bank?Longevity? Knowledge of who you are? Re-spect for your business? A bank that gives back to the communities it serves?

Skagit State Bank is all that and more.And we haven’t even begun to talk about our products. Our financial tools are de-signed to meet your needs, when you need them. Whether you are looking to open a new business account, start a line of credit, or purchase a commercial building, our skilled, friendly team is ready to meet with you.

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12 offices span eight communities in three counties. Each office has a staff that is ready to help you meet your financial needs. Our offices are located in Anacortes, Ar-lington, Bellingham (Cornwall and Sunset Drive), Burlington, Lynden, Mount Vernon (Westside, Downtown and College Way), Sedro-Woolley (Carter Street and Ferry Street) and Stanwood. We have four busi-ness banking centers, located in Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington, and Lynden.

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SVC Gains National Honors:Ranked #19 by Washington Monthly magazine

— September, 2010

Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and employment.

Your Partner In Addressing Workforce Needs Skagit Valley College – Among the Best…right next door

For more information: Laura Cailloux, Dean of Workforce Education (360) 416.7729 | www.skagit.edu

SVC’s Marine Maintenance Technology program, now located at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy’s Marine Technology Center in Anacortes.

O�ering 26 accredited, industry-aligned Workforce Education program options.

Providing hands-on training that meets or exceeds industry standards.

Promoting community partnerships, student engagement, and state-of-the-art technology.

Your Partner in Addressing Workforce Needs:Skagit Valley College has been rec-

ognized again as one of the nation’s top community colleges! In the fall, Washing-ton Monthly published “America’s 50 Best Community Colleges” and SVC was ranked #19. And in 2007, SVC was #22. With this year’s recognition, SVC is the only commu-nity college in Washington to appear both years.

In choosing SVC, many students prepare to enter the workforce in one of 26 accred-ited, industry-aligned Workforce Educa-tion programs including Criminal Justice, Computer Information, and Nursing. Oth-ers pursue a transfer degree or specialized pathway such as Business, Music, Pre-Nurs-ing, and Science.

A number of changes have taken place throughout our district, reflecting a commit-ment to community and student success. In the fall, SVC celebrated the opening of the Northwest Career and Technical Academy “Quall Center” on the Mount Vernon Cam-

pus and the Marine Technology Center in Anacortes. By partnering with Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, La Conner, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley school districts – along with the invaluable help of Representative Dave Quall – students can access the most advanced skills center in Washington. Programs include Dental Technology, DigiPen, and Veterinary Tech-nology.

The NCTA Marine Technology Center is home for Marine Technology, a national leader in preparing workers for the marine trades and the only Washington program

offering American Boat and Yacht Council certified training.

In looking ahead, Washington state’s economic challenges will mean that SVC will be required to make deep cuts. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to strengthening our local economy by prepar-ing a well-educated workforce.

Skagit Valley College

Skagit Valley College2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360) 416-7997

President: Dr. Gary Tollefson

[email protected]

www.skagit.edu


Skagit Valley Hospital is a health care leader in Northwest Washington, provid-ing advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the people of our communities.

The hospital, expanded in 2007, features private patient rooms throughout, from the Level III Trauma Emergency Department to the well-appointed Family Birth Center. The hospital offers a full range of surgical services in six, state-of-the-art operating rooms, advanced diagnostics including CT, MRI and PET, and a spacious Center for Sleep Disorders.

Skagit Valley Hospital is home to the area’s only cardiac catheterization labs and offers advanced heart and vascular care. Skagit Valley Hospital leads the way in comprehensive cancer care and is a network member of the Seattle Cancer Care Alli-ance, which brings together the talents and research power of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s.

Recent service additions include the

hyperbaric oxygen program in the com-prehensive Wound Healing Center; spine services in the complete orthopedic surgery program, which specializes in total joint replacements; and plastic and reconstructive surgery.

In 2010, the hospital added Skagit Re-gional Clinics to the growing list of services, providing primary and specialty care in eight locations in north Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties.

Skagit Valley Hospital is Skagit County’s largest employer and the third largest public

district hospital in the State of Washington. It is Skagit Valley Hospital’s vision to be

“the best regional integrated health system in the Northwest, dedicated to understand-ing and exceeding our patients’ expecta-tions.”

Skagit Valley Hospital

Skagit Valley HospitalP. O. Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360) 428-2130

Fax: (360) 428-2416

www.skagitvalleyhospital.org


Snelson Companies, Inc. was founded in 1946 and continues to serve customers in the energy and natural gas, power utilities, electric, oil, cogenera-tion, metals, manufacturing and petrochemical industries. As a General Contractor licensed throughout the United States, we have provided a full compliment of construction and maintenance services to our customers for over 60 years.

• Proven consistency. Snelson Companies has consistently demonstrated a proven track record of bringing projects in on time and meeting customers’ expectations of high quality work. With Snelson, you can count on professionals who have earned a superior reputation for delivering innovative ideas as well as managing a dedicated, skilled work force.

• Innovative Solutions. The owners and man-agement team of Snelson have actively pursued the development of various relationships to solve diffi-cult project challenges. We have worked successful-ly with several industrial, pipeline and engineering customers in partnering and alliance programs and are eager to develop similar programs where they

may best serve both the customer and Snelson.• Project Controls. Proven cost, scheduling and

forecasting methods are implemented on all projects by experienced personnel. Snelson Companies Inc. has consistently been recognized for outstanding ability to maintain critical completion date require-ments.

• Environment, Safety and Health. Snelson is extremely proud of their ES&H achievements. Snelson implements sound ES&H practices on all projects. Our employees are committed to eliminat-ing incidences that result in injury or damage or

negatively impact the environment. Snelson’s superior ES&H performance has been recognized by our customers, the regulators, and nationally by peer group associations.

Please visit our website at www.snelsonco.com, for a complete listing of all services or call Ed Shan-non, President.

Snelson Companies, Inc.

Snelson Companies, Inc.601 West State Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Phone: (360) 856-6511 • Toll Free: (800) 624-6536

Fax: (360) 856-5816

www.snelsonco.com

President: Ed Shannon

6464 Yearsof SatisfiedCustomers


Food Processing & Commercial/Industrial Manufacturing

Sound Ocean Metal Fabricators Ltd. is a full service custom fab-rication shop featuring stainless and mild steel, and aluminum sheet and metal fabrication.

COrp & MaChine ShOp500 Metcalf Street, #F2

Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284360-855-1213

SaLeS6810 22th Street SW

Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043phone: 206-632-7860

[email protected]

• Custom Metal Fabricating• Water Jet Cutting• CAD Drawing• Field & Installation Service

• Work on Board• Repairs & Maintenance• Project Management• General Contractor (AK)

Mixing TanksRefrigerated

Sea Water Systems

Processing Plants

Sound Ocean Metal Fabricators Ltd. is a full service custom metal fabrication shop featuring stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum sheet metal fabrication. We specialize in Food Processing systems and equipment, and provide Industrial & Com-mercial services for projects of all sizes.

SOMF expanded its client and project base in 2010, with two major projects of note. SOMF produced a complete fish pro-cessing line in a joint alliance with Ryco for Loyd Fish, a large fish processing company in the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. The volume and size of the equipment were so big that 17 semi-truck loads were required to move the equipment for shipping to Russia. SOMF sent two experienced Project Manag-ers to oversee the assembly and installation in the Russian plant, where they successfully completed assembly, installation and start-up under extremely difficult conditions.

SOMF also produced and installed RSW tanks, conveyors, and weigh hoppers for the Juneau plant of Icy Strait Seafoods, a

Bellingham-based direct buyer and processor of salmon and halibut and other Alaskan seafood. The processing facility is located on the pier where cruise ships dock and at the Port of Juneau. Working with the City of Juneau, Icy Straits and SOMF designed the plant to visually enhance the waterfront for tourists as they come ashore and so they can view the fish being conveyed into the plant for processing. SOMF’s experienced crew completed the installation in less than three weeks.

Over the past 10 years SOMF has contin-

ued to grow and, even though our client base is world-wide, we work with manufacturers and producers in the Skagit Valley - most of which are also EDASC members. We remain competitive in our pricing and produce du-rable, efficient equipment built to the high-est standards for consistent Quality Assur-ance backed by unwavering Customer Service.

Sound Ocean Metal Fabricators Ltd.

Sound Ocean Metal Fabricators Ltd500 Metcalf St., Bldg. F2, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

Phone: (360) 855-1213

President: Duane Gwinner

Business Development Manager: Kristiana Lang

www.soundoceanmf.com • [email protected]


Local Service, World-Class SecurityFor 21 years, Sound Shredding &

Recycling has provided Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties with 100%-secure, cost-effective shredding for its customers, including:

• Banks • Medical Offices• Law Enforcement • Homeland Security • Attorneys • Government • Accountants • Insurance • Industry

Our document shredding and hard-drive destruction services are AAA-Certified (the highest national security standard) by NAID – the National Association for Infor-mation Destruction.

Services include on-site (mobile) shred-ding, off-site shredding and paper recycling. Customers choose recurring, on-call, or

one-time service. Containers are provided at no cost.

Sound’s processes are compliant with HIPAA/HI-TECH, FACTA, and other related regulations.

All materials are baled at our secure, non-public facility, which is locked, gated, and monitored 24/7. Shred customers are provided with a Certificate of Destruction, and every scrap of paper is recycled.

And because we’re local, the money you spend stays in your community.

Best of all, we never give you the hard-sell! There are no term-length contracts to

sign, no hidden fees, and no surprises with our service. We stick to what works best for you and your unique needs.

From a single box to dozens of pallets, Sound Shredding is your local, trusted source for secure, economic shredding.

Call Mr. Shred today!

Sound Shredding & Recycling

Sound Shredding & Recycling4020 Hammer Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226

Phone: (360 733-7932

[email protected]

www.soundrecycling.com

www.soundrecycling.com

got shredding?

On-Site Shredding • Off-Site Shredding • Paper RecyclingFrom weekly service to yearly cleanouts, Sound Shredding & Recycling is your Skagit-owned source for secure, cost-effective shredding. Since 1990, we’ve provided world-class service in Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties.

Call MR. ShRed TOday!


Our history is your history.Summit Bank, is a local community bank

that has been serving Skagit County since 1914. Our friendly, experienced and re-sponsive staff is eager to make your banking simple and pleasurable. With great products for personal and business banking, you’ll be amazed you lived so long without Summit Bank.

Summit Bank offers the same conve-niences and products as large banks, but with a local, personal touch. We proudly offer a variety of deposit products such as free checking for individuals and businesses and generous rates on money market ac-counts and TCD’s, online banking, savings accounts and safe deposit boxes. Summit Bank offers competitive rates and terms for personal, agricultural, real estate, construc-tion, & business loans. Summit Bank’s subsidiary, S B Insurance Inc. operates in our Concrete and Mount Vernon offices and offers home, auto, commercial, health, and life insurance.

Summit Bank has convenient locations in Burlington, Concrete and Mount Vernon to meet your banking needs.

Summit Bank - Large enough to serve you. Small enough to care.

www.summitbank-wa.comMember FDIC and an Equal Housing

Lender

Summit Bank

Summit BankBurlington (360) 757-0100 • Mount Vernon (360) 848-5000

Concrete (360) 853-8171

CEO: James E. Bishop

President: James E. Bishop, II

www.summitbank-wa.com


LAND AVAILABILITYSwinomish has over 300 acres of land

available for commercial and industrial development, including property with direct marine access to the Swinomish Channel, a maintained navigable waterway.

MARINE WATERFRONTWith over 90-acres of commercial and

industrial waterfront property available, Swinomish is positioned to strengthen ma-rine related business opportunities for those businesses that rely on direct access to water.

WORKFORCESkagit Valley College and the N.W.

Workforce Council along with local busi-ness partners help provide the work skill training your labor force needs.

QUALITY OF LIFESwinomish is located near the San Juan

Islands and the North Cascades for unlim-ited boating, kayaking and hiking opportu-nities. The growing visual and performing arts community in Skagit Valley provides rich cultural experiences and the La Conner

and Anacortes school districts provide some of the best education in the State.

HOUSINGWith the Swinomish Reservation located

approximately 15 minutes from Mount Ver-non and Burlington and just 5 minutes from Anacortes and La Conner, housing options are nearly limitless.

WHAT SWINOMISH CAN OFFER YOUIn addition to the above, Swinomish can

help you with:• Competitive 30-year leases

• Accelerated Depreciation on approved equipment.

• Up to $5,900 a year in wage credits for eligible employees.

• SBA HUBZone Empowerment Con-tracting Opportunities.

The Staff at Swinomish is committed to making your business a success.

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

Swinomish Indian Tribal CommunityOffice of Planning and Community Development

P.O. Box 817, La Conner, WA 98257

Phone: (360) 466-7280 • Fax: (360) 466-1615

Contact: Charles O’Hara, Planning Director

[email protected] • www.swinomish.org


The Unity Group is a regional, employee-owned insurance agency. Our organization has been built on developing long-term relationships with our clients and our community. Having roots dating back to 1929, we are proud to have earned a reputation for having small company values while providing big company results.

Insurance has become a highly complex and specialized business. It is nearly impossible for a single agent to be fully versed in every aspect of the coverage’s you require. For that reason, we are organized into specialty groups, so your agent can draw from the expertise of others to assemble the best combination of coverage and advice for you and your organization.

The Unity Group specializes in Commercial Insurance, Employee Benefits and Personal Insurance and has products developed for several niche industries.

The Unity Group also provides estate planning guidance including individual life policies and key person policies.

From business to home and everything in-between, we have the services and product knowledge to insure the things that mean the most.

The Unity Group

The Unity Group110 Unity Street, Bellingham WA 98225

Phone: (800) 339-9270

www.theunitygroup.com

[email protected]

www.theunitygroup.com1.800.339.9270

Small company

Big company

values.

results.

Commercial Insurance

Employee Benefits

Personal Insurance

“The Unity Groupperformed a

comprehensive reviewof my business’ risks

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-Current Client


United General Hospital in Sedro-Wool-ley has been a vital part of the community since 1965. The hospital serves Public Hospital District 304, geographically one of the largest in the state, including Burling-ton, Sedro-Woolley, Bow-Edison, Bayview, Samish Island, Lyman, Hamilton, Concrete, Rockport, Marblemount, Clear Lake and portions of Mount Vernon, and is governed by a five-member board of commissioners.

United General offers highly personal-ized care. Our location provides easy access, easy parking, and a quiet, park-like setting. In addition to an excellent staff, the hospital provides state-of-the-art technology includ-ing the most advanced cancer radiation unit in the region, a computerized medication system, and hands-free communication de-vices for outstanding patient safety. Our goal is to be one of the best, safest community hospitals in the state.

Services at United General include: North Puget Cancer Center, the only cancer care facility in the region with more than

30 years of experience; 24/7 emergency department; diagnostic imaging center; comprehensive surgical services; intensive care unit; physical, occupational, speech and massage therapy; diabetes education pro-gram; fitness center; sleep disorders center; pulmonary rehabilitation and more.

The hospital also offers Wellness 360, a community education program that em-phasizes all-around health. Classes provide information about nutrition, exercise, stress management and other health topics; screenings and risk assessments are also

provided. United General hosts health fairs and other events throughout the year and the hospital’s speakers’ bureau provides free presentations throughout Skagit County.

United General Hospital

United General Hospital2000 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Phone: (360) 856-6021 • Fax: (360) 856-7204

Contact: Greg Reed, CEO; Valerie Stafford, Director of Communications

[email protected]

www.unitedgeneral.orgSee ad on page: 2

Brian L. StiLeSBrock D. StiLeS

Attorneys at Law

Workers compensationSocial Security appeals

Wills and ProbatePersonal injury claims

925 Metcalf St. • Sedro-Woolley, Wa

Ph: 360-855-0131Fax: 360-856-2875

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Wallace & associaTes200 E. Fairhaven Avenue • Burlington, WA 98233

www.wallaceins.com • (360) 755-0631

Serving Skagit County For 66 YearsWe are an independent insurance agency representing our clients to many preferred

companies. Our insurance staff has three CPCU’s, licensed broker, and all employees are licensed insurance

agents. Our Agents at Wallace & Associates have an average of 23 years experience in the insurance industry.

Our Goal - Provide exceptional customer service for our clients and their insurance needs.

InsUrAnCeservICes

• Contractors• Businesses• Farms• Autos• residential• Life

Wallace & Associates is a locally owned, well-established insurance agency. Founded in 1945 by Norm Wallace, the agency began selling home, auto, life and business insurance to Skagit County residents.

Today, the company has grown to serve clients throughout Northwest Washington. This team of 11 qualified agents and brokers has the expertise to handle all your insurance needs.

One of their specialties is providing bid, performance and payment type bondings to contractors bidding public work projects. This is a specialized field and Wallace & Associates has worked hard to establish the expertise necessary to provide this service to their clients.

As an independent broker, we can search the marketplace to find an insurance program for each client.

We are always available for no-obligation quotes and comparisons and our office is also open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays to make it more convenient for our clients.

The following is just a sample of the many fine insurers we represent:

• Safeco• Liberty Mutual • CBIC• Oregon Mutual• Dairyland• Fireman’s Fund• Hartford• Ohio Casualty• Foremost• Kemper• Grange

• Progressive• USFG/St.Paul/Travelers• Zurich• And many specialty insurersServing Skagit County 66 years.

Wallace and Associates

Wallace & Associates200 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 755-0631

Fax: (360) 755-9389

President: George W. Wallace

www.wallaceins.com

This team works for you.


In trying economic times, it’s natural to turn to people you can count on. People who you know will work with you to help you through these tough times. For hun-dreds of businesses in the Pacific Northwest, the people they count on are the employees of Whidbey Island Bank.

At Whidbey Island Bank, our vision is simple: Build a bank based on local values and make significant, tangible contributions to our communities. A bank that makes financial decisions – locally. And one that believes its employees are its most valu-able assets. Most importantly, we treat our customers for who they are—our friends and neighbors.

You’ll find our branches throughout 6 counties in NW Washington: Skagit, Northern Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Whatcom and King. In providing a full complement of business and personal bank-ing services, our ultimate goal is to make your life a little easier.

Whidbey Island Bank

Whidbey Island Bank1800 S. Burlington Blvd., P.O. Box 302, Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: (360) 757-3416

Fax: (888) 360-0011

VP/Commercial Lending Regional Manager: Tim Northrop

www.wibank.com • [email protected]


Wycoff is an independent insurance agency with headquarters in Mount Vernon, WA. They are highly respected within the insurance industry and within the com-munity. Wycoff is a locally owned insurance agency in existence since 1972 with a pro-fessional staff of twelve, that strive to offer insurance coverage and advice tailored to keeping their client’s best interests at heart.

When Wycoff accepts the opportunity to handle a client’s insurance needs, it is with the sense of accepting a trust. This trust is repaid in kind with responsibility, confiden-tiality and service.

Our agency specializes in providing in-surance to businesses of all kinds. From the local coffee shop to large general contrac-tors, we have the products to make sure you are adequately protected.

We work with some of the largest and most financially secure insurance companies

in our industry. Wycoff currently provides insurance and risk management services to the following types of business and personal insurance:

• Contractors• Timber Cutters and Haulers• Manufacturing & Assembly • Restaurant & Hospitality • Farm & Ranch • Wholesale & Distribution • Property Owner & Managers • Social Service Agencies • Transportation

• Professional Services • Retail • Homeowners • Auto • Umbrella • Boat/Yacht

Wycoff Insurance

Wycoff InsuranceP.O. Box 1010, 510 South Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone: (360 336-2112 • Fax: (360) 336-5241

Partners: Donnie Keltz, Chris Eisses, Bill Feeney, Tim Cedergreen

wycoffinsurance.com

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