BUSINESS BEAT

New faces:

Richard Totten has joined Jones & Mitchell Insurance and Risk Management as an agent. Totten, who received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Eastern Washington University, has five years of insurance experience in Western Washington.

JacklinGolf named Lee Hetrick as manager of marketing and golf development. Hetrick has more than 20 years of experience in the golf and turf industries and most recently served as associate project coordinator for Keith Foster Golf Course Design in St. Louis, Mo. He is a former Class `A' PGA professional. Dr. Linda Wood has joined the staff of the Animal Clinic of Spokane. Wood is a 1976 graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has served as an emergency clinician in Boston and has been in practice in Spokane for the past 10 years. The Pages of Harmony, Spokane's chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, has appointed Stan McDaniel as its new director. McDaniel served in churches in North Carolina, California and Alabama as a full-time minister of music before moving to Spokane in 1988. He is a former minister of music at First Presbyterian Church and currently holds a similar position at Millwood Presbyterian Church. Moving up: Bruce Nelson has been appointed president of Colville-based Colmac Coil Manufacturing Inc. Nelson joined Colmac in 1981 as a research and development engineer, became chief engineer in 1986 and was promoted to vice president in 1990. He replaces Edward Ames as president. Ames received the title of past president. Jeri Schaffner has been named director of sales for the Coeur d'Alene Inn and Conference Center. Schaffner has been with the Hagadone Hospitality Corp. for 10 years. She previously was regional sales manager at the Coeur d'Alene Resort for nine years, and then director of catering. The following Spokane employees of Piper Jaffray Inc. have been elected officers: David A. Inchauspe, formerly assistant vice president-investments, was elected vice president-investments; and Steven M. Nowland, investment executive, was elected assistant vice president-investments. Meghan Wiley has been named assistant general manager of the 85-room Holiday Inn Express in Pullman. Wiley has five years of experience in the hospitality industry and was previously sales manager for the Holiday Inn Express in Pullman and guest services supervisor for the Crystal Sands Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Starting up: Minnesota Mutual has opened a Spokane credit union service office with Sherry Deeds as manager. Deeds will provide value-added, cross-selling support and service to all of the St.Paul-based insurance company's credit union clients in Idaho, Montana and Eastern Washington. Deeds, who has five years of experience in the financial services field, previously held a training position at a financial institution. Adrienne Wilson, a registered mental health counselor, has opened a practice at 1217 S. Reeves, offering classes in integrative breathwork, neuro-linguistic programming and individual, couples or group sessions on topics including self-esteem, communication skills, stress-related pain and depression. Wilson received a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Whitworth College and a bachelor's degree in applied psychology from Eastern Washington University. Transactions: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $1,411,700 to the local office of the Volunteers of America (VOA). The award was made after a competitive application process among non-profit organizations in HUD's Region X, which covers Washington, North Idaho and parts of Oregon. The money will be used to fund the construction of apartment housing for the chronically mentally ill. Kiemle and Hagood Co. was the consultant in the preparation of the application and will oversee the development and management of the final project. Moving: Bank & Office Interiors is relocating its office to 610 E. North Foothills Drive. The move is scheduled for Friday. Elected: The American Society of Training and Development has elected a chapter president and board of directors. Anne Rettenmier-Watts, the Adult Literacy Satellite Program project coordinator for Educational Service District 101, will serve as the 1997 chapter president. Board members are: president-elect, Jennifer Salmon; vice president of finance, Cathy Towne; vice president of membership, Colleen King; vice president of programs, Joel Peabody; vice president of communications, Kathi Satterlee; vice presidents of public relations, Jennifer Leake and Terry Ziemantz; and secretary, Curt Nead. Kudos: Louis Janke, Colville National Forest facilities engineer, has been named 1996 Regional Technical Engineer of the Year by the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region. The award recognizes Janke's technical expertise, leadership in engineering management and community service throughout northeast Washington. He will represent the region as nominee for National Technical Engineer of the year. Janke has worked for the Colville National Forest since 1977. Opportunities: Padgett Business Services is offering a $500 scholarship to the son or daughter of a local independent business owner planning to attend a post-secondary accredited institution. Eligibility requirements and an application may be obtained by calling Gary Thunem of the local Padgett office at 838-8575. The deadline for applying is March 1. Events: Monday - The Small Business Development Center presents a seminar on "Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights" from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $35; call 358-7890 for information or to register. Monday through Thursday - The Service Corps of Retired Executives offers free counseling to potential and existing small-business owners from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Business Information Center in the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, 1020 W. Riverside. Call 353-2820 for appointments. Counselors also are available on Tuesdays at the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 8817 E. Mission. For appointments there, call 924-4994. Mondays through March 3 - The Institute for Extended Learning presents a class on "Exploring Career Fields" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each night at North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard. Cost: $27; call 533-3770 for information or to register. Tuesday - The American Business Women's Association, Spokane Falls Chapter, holds its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Rosauer's at the Y, 9414 N. Division. Dr. Liz Karnicki will speak on personal marketing skills. For reservations and information, call Diana West at 534-1554. Tuesday - Ten area colleges host a "Financial Aid Community Open House Night" from 6-9 p.m. at participating campuses, including Gonzaga University, Whitworth College, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, Whitman College, Central Washington University, Community Colleges of Spokane, Walla Walla Community College and Wenatchee Valley Community College. For information, call 466-3215. Tuesday and Thursday - The Small Business Development Center presents a class on "Understanding and Using Your Financials to Manage Your Business" from 6-9 p.m. each night at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $40; call 358-7890 for information or to register. Tuesday - The Department of Ecology presents a workshop on "How to Survive a Hazardous Waste Inspection" from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Spokane Community College Student Union Building, 1810 N. Greene. The workshop will cover regulations, waste reduction, record keeping and container management. Cost: $25 for advance registration, $35 at the door, including all materials and lunch; call Jan Brydsen at 456-2876 for more information. Wednesday - The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) presents a workshop on "Starting a New Business," from 9 a.m.-noon at the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, 1020 W. Riverside. It is designed as an introductory class for potential business owners. Cost: $15; call 353-2820 to register or for information. Wednesday - Merrill Lynch offers a free seminar on "What Everyone Should Know About Money" from 7-8 p.m. at Patsy Clark's Mansion. Call Margot Hamstra at 458-4219 for information or to register. Wednesday - The Small Business Development Center presents a workshop on "How to Deliver Excellent Customer Service" from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $40; call 358-7890 for information or to register. Wednesday - The Service Corps of Retired Executives presents a workshop on "Effective Marketing to Increase Sales" from 8 a.m.-noon at the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, 1020 W. Riverside. Cost: $35, including materials; for information or to register, call 353-2820. Feb. 4 through March 11 - The Spokane Credit Association presents a comprehensive credit course from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gonzaga University Law School. The course is offered in a 33-hour block for $425 ($375 for Spokane Credit Association members), or as individual classes for $55 each. For more information and registration, call Vi at 324-1285.

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