Grand Opening of "The Hungry Pelican" on November 16

Snack & Shop! Announcing the Grand Opening of “The Hungry Pelican” in Snohomish, WA

Snohomish, WA-

The Hungry Pelican, a Collectibles and Delectables shop, announces its Grand Opening on Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18, 2012. There will be special discounts and tastings throughout the store all weekend. On Friday, November 16 at 5:00 PM, there will be a special ribbon cutting led by Mayor Karen Guzak welcoming the store to Historic Snohomish. Everyone is invited to enjoy the event.

The Hungry Pelican brings Collectibles and Delectables together, a unique combination of great foods and finds.  Most of the décor is a collectible looking for a new home. From antique to new including limited edition arts, hand crafted gifts, and silly little treasure.  Buy a vintage jar or picnic basket and have it filled with snacks, candies or fresh baked goods from the snack bar for a discount; a unique quick gift or afternoon in the park.

The Hungry Pelican offers a snack bar with delicious fresh fare; including canapés, sandwiches, salads, daily Specials, baked goods and refreshments. Bringing immersion brewing to Snohomish, taste the smooth flavor of made to order Clara Vista Coffee and Market Spice Teas. Also featuring Pacific Northwest specialty Sodas, Beers, Wines and Hard Cider by the glass. Enjoy relaxed seating amongst collectibles and art works, or nosh as your peruse.

The shop’s doors have been open since September 28. Visitors have enjoyed the new ambience of the 1930’s shop located at 113 Avenue C, Snohomish, WA. The shop offers a cozy front room with lounge style seating and light filled windows. The back room snack bar is a conversational kitchen with opened beam ceilings and a landscape mural of Snohomish Valley by local artist David Heck. A great place for small groups to meet, students to study, or friends to relax. Togo orders can be can be called in ahead. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

The Hungry Pelican is a first time venture for locals Jason and Terra Kelly, excited to combine a lifelong passion for collecting with Terra’s love and career with the Culinary Arts. Chef Terra creates feel good food, and believes there can be a lot of flavor in a little bite. Price and portion conscious, visitors say their meals are “just right”. Platters or boxed lunches can be custom designed for gatherings and meetings. 

The Hungry Pelican Location and Hours:

113 Avenue C, Snohomish WA 98290 -  360-243-3278

 www.TheHungryPelican.net (menus, beverage lists, collectible images)

Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Monday - Tuesday: Closed

 

News Release: October 22, 2012

For more information, please contact:

Debbie Emge, Snohomish Senior Center Board of Directors

emge@ci.snohomish.wa.us   425-244-6967

NW Washington Women’s Business Center now offers hundreds of online courses

Everett, Washington – October 17, 2012 – NW Washington Women’s Business Center (NWWBC) is pleased to announce it now has a program that makes it easy for you to take high-quality, noncredit online courses no matter where you are located. Through a partnership with ed2go, NWWBC offers hundreds of courses on just about every topic.

Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students, you’ll gain valuable knowledge at your convenience. You’ll have the flexibility to study at your own pace combined with enough structure and support to complete the course. The courses can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.

New sessions of each six-week online course start monthly, with two lessons released weekly (for a total of 12). Each high-quality course includes comprehensive lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a discussion area. Dedicated instructors facilitate every course; pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback, and facilitating discussions.

Popular course titles include: Creating Web Pages, Accounting Fundamentals, Speed Spanish, Grant Writing, Medical Terminology, and Real Estate Investing. New courses are introduced monthly, so there’s surely something to fit your needs.

To learn more, visit NW Washington Women’s Business Center at 425.423.9090 or visit them online at http://www.ed2go.com/nwwbc/ 

Contact:

Alicia Haynes

infonwwbc@seattleccd.com

3015 Colby Ave. Suite 251

Everett, WA 98201

425.423.9090

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Southwest Veterans' Business Resource Center

 

 Proudly Presents and Host

Secrets to Success for Your Veteran Owned Business - Get the tools you need to take your business to the next level!

 Tuesday, November 6th 0800 – 1700 

3925 NE 72nd Avenue, Suite 103, Vancouver, WA 98661

 Please click here to register online

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A must attend event for veterans and those who support the veteran community!

For Veterans: 

•         Learn public law 106-50 benefits veterans and veteran business owners
•         How to become a Certified Veteran Enterprise
•         How to find Veteran friendly employers
•         Meet a host of resource partners supporting veteran organizations including a visit from the SBA's Veteran Procurement Liaison from Washington D.C.

For Small Business:

•         Learn how the small business jobs act is benefiting small businesses, and how you can leverage this to boost your own business
•         Network and meet a wealth of small business support organization in Washington State
•         Free training on cost effective ways to mediate and resolve conflicts in the workplace and in business.

For the Community:

•         Meet local veteran business owners and veteran workers looking to serve you.
•         Learn about great organizations supporting veterans and small business and how you can refer veterans to those who can help
•         Understand how helping veterans find these resources brings federal funds to veterans and the community.
•         Learn about incentives and tax credits for hiring veterans

Agenda

0800-0900 - Welcome, opening remarks and introductions

•          Mission of the SWVBRC
•          What Public Law 106-50 means for Veterans and Veteran Business Owners
•          How to obtain certification as a Veteran Owned small Business or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business through the VA’s Center for Veterans Enterprise.

0900-1100 – Free resources to help your business grow and thrive (listed organizations are invited)

•          Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
•          Small Business Development Centers: From business planning to counseling and much more, the Washington Small Business Development Center network can add a wealth of knowledge and resources improve your chances for success.
•          Service Corps of Retired Executives: Acquire mentorship, counseling, and guidance from retired business executives who volunteer their time to support small business.
•          Upcoming Training Classes hosted at the SWVBRC in 2013
•          Veterans Business Outreach Center - SBA Grant funded initiative in Washington State

1100-1200 - Break-out groups first 30 minutes followed by general discussion and "harvesting" of best ideas during the second half.

1200-1300 – Working Lunch – Preventing and Resolving Conflicts in the workplace – Mr. Dan Sockle.


1300-1400 - Additional community resources supporting the Veteran Community

•          Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
•          Community Military Appreciation Committee
•          Care Option Resources
•          Allen Resources Group, Inc.
•          Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
•          Columbia River Economic Development Council

1400 – 1500 - Veteran Employment Resources and Veteran Friendly Employers

•          Worksource
•          Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
•          LKE Corp – Kim Erion
•          Viking Government Services – Carroll Bernard

1500-1600   Presentation by Mr. Stan Fujii, Director of Veterans Programs at the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington D.C.

•         SBA programs assisting veterans and small business owners
•          How does the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 help your small business
•          Forecast of upcoming programs to look out for (ie. New Mentor Protégé programs for SDVOSB, WOSB, & Hubzone), etc.

1600-1700 – Second Breakout/ Networking time

* Participating business, speakers and organizations presented on this agenda have been invited to participate in this event.  Agenda subject to change based upon availability.

Location

3925 NE 72nd Avenue, Suite 103, Vancouver, WA 98661

Phone: 360 314-6325

For all questions please contact our office staff in Vancouver