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In Biz
2/25/2015 1:00:29 PM
Ferrero brings business to LL
Switch Up Web & Marketing recently moved into suite 220B at the Liberty Lake Portal building, 23403 E. Mission Ave.
Liberty Lake resident Jennifer Ferrero founded the full-service website development and marketing agency company in 2011. The business offers strategic planning, including communications development along with design, copywriting and production of all materials needed to conduct business.
Chamber honors award recipients
The 12th annual Gem of the Valley Gala was held Jan. 31 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel by the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce to recognize business and community achievements. The 2014 Harry E. Nelson Citizen of the Year Award went to Marlene "Marti" Hollenback, community contributor and dealer principal/president of Dishman Dodge Ram Chrysler Jeep.
The Chamber also recognized Dick Brantley and John Guarisco for their work within the organization. Brantley was named Chamber Ambassador of the Year and Guarisco as Chamber Volunteer of the Year.
Three of the Valley's school districts selected educators of the year: Jennell McLaughlin, Central Valley School District; Jerry Call, East Valley School District; and Warryn Hansen, West Valley School District.
Other winners of the 2014 Awards of Excellence, as voted by the Chamber's membership, were as follows:
Charity/Cultural Services: GSC Meals on Wheels
Community Caring Award: Toys for Tots
Entrepreneur Award: Barry Baker
Small Business of the Year: Simply Northwest
Large Business of the Year: Mirabeau Park Hotel
Padden sponsors bill to aid small businesses
A bill sponsored by Senator Mike Padden to provide tax relief for Washington small business owners recently was approved by the Senate Trade and Economic Development Committee.
Senate Bill 5339 would create a deferral from the business-and-occupation tax during a small business's first three years of existence. The bill now moves to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Senator Padden represents the 4th Legislative Districts which includes Colbert, Greenbluff, Liberty Lake, Millwood and Spokane Valley.
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Himebaugh joins Baird
David Himebaugh recently joined Baird as a senior vice president and financial advisor in its Spokane wealth management office. Previously with Wells Fargo, Himebaugh has more than 25 years of industry experience.
Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. The firm's wealth management business encompasses more than 800 financial advisors serving clients through more than 80 offices in 26 states with client assets of more than $100 billion.
In Biz features Liberty Lake-connected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash.com.
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