Business Beat

New faces:

Coeur d’Alene-based Hanna & Associates Inc. has added the following people to its staff:

Dennis Magner joined the advertising agency as an art director. Magner previously was associate creative director at White Runkle Associates in Spokane. He received a bachelor’s degree in advertising and graphic design from the University of Idaho.

Patrick McKay was hired as a copywriter. McKay, who previously was a copywriter for Warner Birchell & Hall in Spokane, received a bachelor’s degree from Carroll College and attended Seattle’s School of Visual Concepts.

Nick Graham was appointed an art director. Graham previously was creative director at Key Tronic Corp. in Spokane. He has an associate’s degree in graphic design.

Jody Nelson joined Hanna as a production artist. Nelson previously was assistant ad manager at SuperValu in Spokane.

Recent additions to the staff of Duvoisin & Associates LLC include:

Jennifer Lowry joined the company as an accountant. Lowry, who received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Belmont University, previously was with WM Shareholder Services as a fund accountant.

Mary O’Toole was named director of facilities and equipment. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University. O’Toole previously was systems coordinator at Inland Imaging.

Patti Ralston was appointed personnel coordinator. Ralston, who will oversee personnel and human resource issues, formerly was office manager for Olympus Industries.

Sarah Russell was hired as executive assistant to the chief executive officer. Russell, who oversees South Side operations for Inland Imaging, has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington.

Dr. Mario Roybal has joined Hagen Chiropractic Clinic. Roybal received his professional training at the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, graduating in 1997. He was practicing in the Tri-Cities before moving back to Spokane.

Holly Stetson has been named catering director at Jimmy D’s Cafe in Coeur d’Alene. The restaurant has expanded its catering service, which now includes organization, planning menus, delivery, table set-up service and clean up.

Charles Allen has joined Windermere Real Estate as a sales associate at its Chewelah office. Allen was most recently with John L. Scott Real Estate.

Moving up:

Michael Pugsley has passed the National Association of Securities Dealers Series 24, General Securities Principal Examination, and is now a registered principal for Idaho Independent Bank. He represents Linsco/Private Ledger Securities.

Starting up:

Donna Lange, Kathy Maurer and David Nanni have formed BrightWorks Communications Group, a full-service marketing communications and graphic design firm located at 110 S. Cedar in Carnegie Square. The firm offers graphic design, copywriting, new media and strategic communications planning. Prior to forming BrightWorks, each of the principals operated related businesses in Spokane, Boulder, Denver and Seattle, working with clients which included Avista Energy, Itron, Itronix, Packet Engines, SIRTI, US West, Wang Global, Washington Trust Bank and Washington Water Power.

Sheila Hoisington and Albert Harden have opened Little Peanuts Daycare at 3029 E. Mission. The business, which received its state license on Sept. 4, serves the daycare needs of Spokane Community College students and others.

Elected:

The Spokane chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters has elected the following officers and directors: president, Dean Byus, Dean Byus & Co.; vice president, Tim Claire, United Health Care; treasurer, Laurie Forsberg, Maloney & O’Neill; secretary, Marge Rusch, PacifiCare of Washington; legislative chair, Mark Newbold, Corkery & Jones; membership chair, Mary Few, VRI Employee Assistance Program; and event/fund-raiser chair, Gina Thompson, MSC Premera Blue Cross.

Ron Hauenstein has been elected president of the Spokane Association of Life Underwriters - SPALU for 1998. Hauenstein is an agent with New York Life Insurance Co. in Spokane. He has been active with SPALU for five years, and earlier was state president for the Alaska Association of Life Underwriters. Other SPALU officers include: president-elect, Ron Carolus, Principal Financial; vice president, Todd Claypool, Securities America; secretary/treasurer, Todd Bauman, Fidelity Associates; and national committeeman, Willie Masten, Metropolitan Life. Directors include: LUTC, Chuck Harris, New York Life; field practices, Robert Bishopp, Northwestern Mutual; health, Stephen Blaschke, Sedgewick James; multiline, Shari Wilhelm, State Farm; programs, Tom Schweifler, Country Companies; public relations, Bob Harley, Fidelity Associates, and Leslie Woodfill, Portamedic; community service, Frank Shaw, Reliable Financial; awards, Denel Ingraham, Lutheran Brotherhood; and director, Brett Wheeler, Northwestern Mutual.

Certifications:

Pathology Associates Inc. has been awarded two-year accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists. The award was based on the results of a recent on-site inspection where inspectors examine the records and quality control of the laboratory for the preceding two years, as well as the education and qualifications of the total staff, the adequacy of the facilities, the equipment, laboratory safety, and laboratory management to determine how well the lab is serving patients.

Kudos:

The following people have received the Professional Finance Officer Award from the Washington Finance Officer’s Association: James L. Plaster, director of finance/administration, Spokane Transit Authority; Linda Bruce, finance deputy, Spokane County; Jared W. Schatz, accountant I, city of Spokane; Pam Zamora, accounting supervisor, Spokane Public Schools; Dale Sciuchetti, treasurer, city of Spokane; Sheila Creekmore, finance director, city of Deer Park; Shirley Dunsmoor, special revenue administrator, city of Spokane; Christine McCoy, clerk/ treasurer, city of Deer Park; and Harold H. Meyers, accounting supervisor, Spokane County engineers. The award honors association members who meet minimum requirements in community and professional service and ongoing education.

Klundt Hosmer Design has had 11 logos designed for Spokane businesses featured in the international graphic design book “LOGO 2000.” The logos, which were primarily developed by Darin Klundt, the firm’s managing art director, include those for the American Indian Community Center, city of Spokane, CyberJava Internet Services, Eagle Ridge, John Scherer & Associates, Land Expressions, Personnel Unlimited, Riverfront Park, Spokane Airport Systems, Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tigers Success Series.

Events:

Monday - Tim Rahman, president of the Spokane Carver’s Association, will be the guest speaker at a meeting of Associated Engineers at noon at Cavanaughs Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Cost: $10 for full lunch, $3 for salad alone.

Monday through Friday - 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 Room 240 of the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside. For appointments, call 353-2820. Counselors also are available on Tuesdays at the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 8817 E. Mission. For appointments there, call 924-4994.

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. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $50; for information, call 358-7890.

Wednesday - Candidates for Spokane County sheriff and Third Legislative District, Position 1, will debate during a meeting of the Spokane Building Owners & Managers Association from noon-1:15 p.m. at Cavanaughs Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Luncheon cost, $10; call 466-4905 for reservations.

Wednesday - The Small Business Development Center presents a class on “Determining the Feasibility of a Business Idea” from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $50; for information, call 358-7890.

Wednesday - Gonzaga University President Rev. Robert J. Spitzer will speak on “Foundations of Professional Ethics: Grappling with Ethical Problems in Accounting and Law” at noon at the Schoenberg Conference Center on the GU campus. Cost: $45, including lunch. Call 323-3420 for information.

Wednesday through Friday - The Inland Empire ISLUA Users Group presents a Conference on Telecommuting beginning with a reception from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and continuing with workshops, speakers and panel discussions starting at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Spokane Airport Days Inn. Cost: $50; for information, call Glen Metz at 921-4273.

Thursday - The Idaho Small Business Development center presents a class for supervisors on “Supervising Techniques and Setting Job Expectations” from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the North Idaho Workforce Training Center. Cost: $39; for information or to register, call (208) 769-3333.

Friday - The Service Corps of Retired Executives presents a workshop on “Starting and Managing Your Own Business” from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Tri-County EDD Facility, 347 W. Second, in Colville. Cost: $30, including lunch and materials; call (509) 353-2800, (509) 684-4571 or e-mail score@dmi.net to register.

Friday - Associated Industries of the Inland Northwest presents part 3 of a 10-part series on “Interactive Leadership” from 8:30 a.m.-noon at 920 N. Washington. Cost: $595 for the series; call 326-6885 for information.

Oct. 5 - The Training and Education Coordinating Center presents session III of a Zenger Miller Leadership Training core series on “Recognizing Positive Results” from 6-9 p.m. at the Business Training and Applied Technology Center, 3939 N. Freya. Cost: $225 for the series; call 533-4700 for information.

Oct. 6 and 13 - The Small Business Development Center presents a class on “Selling Your Expertise” from 6-9 p.m. both nights at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $45; call 358-7890 for information or to register.