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Financial Progress Alliance of Skagit County CEO John Sternlicht will present on unconscious bias, how to understand biases and techniques to defeat them, at 1 p.m. on Zoom. 

The Skagit County chambers of commerce and the Financial Growth Alliance of Skagit County will jointly current the Justice, Equity, Variety and Inclusion Speaker Series the 2nd Tuesday of each and every month online.

Deadline for tiny business enterprise grant method is Friday

The condition Department of Commerce opened apps for the fourth round of Operating Washington grants, which offer reduction for organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grants are for tiny for-profit companies, in specific these that had been necessary to shut because of to community wellbeing and protection actions.

Priorities for funding incorporate corporations that ended up required to shut enterprises that lost earnings as a outcome of closure businesses with added bills to maintain risk-free functions and equitable distribution to enterprises owned and operated by historically disadvantaged men and women.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday. For much more data and the application, visit commercegrants.com.

Burlington chamber seeks new president/CEO

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has an immediate opening for a new president/CEO.

“The President & CEO is the chief for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Burlington Visitor Center, supplying strategic thinking, planning and execution of endeavours and actions to satisfy the mission and goals of the Chamber,” the chamber mentioned in a information release.

A minimal of two decades of connected expertise performing with a chamber or community organization in a management place is required.

For a lot more information and facts, speak to Justin Kulhanek, Burlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors chairman, at 360-757-0994 or [email protected].

Pinecone Inc. hires new showroom coordinator

Mount Vernon-primarily based kitchen area and interior finishes company Pinecone Inc. not long ago hired Kristie Kennaugh as its new showroom coordinator. 

Kennaugh has almost a decade of experience in retail administration, in accordance to a March 19 news release. As showroom coordinator, she will established and satisfy shopper appointments, coordinate project schedules, and create and sustain purchaser relationships.

The 1,100-square-foot showroom showcases flooring, cabinetry, stairs and countertop samples.

Pinecone Inc. is found at 721 S. First St. in Mount Vernon. 

Tulip City locals night time set for April 14

The once-a-year Tulip City locals evening is established for 5:30 to 8 p.m. on April 14. 

The celebration gives free entrance to Skagit County inhabitants. Proof of tackle is required.

Guests can stroll by way of the tulip fields and yard at sunset, grab a chunk at the farm-to-table Skagit Landing Café, take pleasure in beer, wine or cider, and browse renovated retail shops showcasing regionally designed and motivated items and residence decor.

Masks and social distancing are expected and ability will be limited to fulfill COVID-19 safety recommendations.

Tulip Town is situated at 15002 Bradshaw Road west of Mount Vernon.

Skagit Females in Organization hosts scavenger hunt

Skagit Gals in Company will hold the Excellent Skagit Scavenger Hunt from Friday, April 16, to Sunday, April 18, to raise resources for scholarships.

Persons and teams of up to six folks can take part in a lot more than 100 feasible COVID-19-risk-free things to do, like mailing a postcard to a family selection in a different condition buying a reward card from a neighborhood business enterprise a hula-hooping contest picking up trash at a nearby park. 

Groups will doc their functions with images and earn factors. Top stage-getters earn prizes.

Charges are $30 for adults, $15 for youth 5-18, and free of charge for children less than 5.

Entry expenses benefit the Skagit Women in Company Scholarship Fund, which helps Skagit County women of all ages return to school to complete their educations.