Riverview allocates $100 million for lending
Riverview Community Bank announced Friday that it has allocated $100 million for local lending in an effort to make a difference during the persistent economic slump throughout the region.
Riverview Community Bank announced Friday that it has allocated $100 million for local lending in an effort to make a difference during the persistent economic slump throughout the region.
Two local residents have been promoted by Columbia Credit Union. William Fulk, of Camas, is executive vice president/chief operating officer, and Lindsey Salvestrin, of Washougal, is senior vice president/service delivery-project management.
The owner of a shop that recently opened in downtown Camas has a global perspective. Pam Zolotko, owner of The World Works, sells a variety of items from many countries. They include “safari decor,” such as African masks and elephant-shaped carvings. The business specializes in consignment and resale items.
The city of Washougal is introducing a new program, aimed at helping motorists locate businesses. The "Washougal Informational Sign Program" will include the installation of two signs this summer and an additional sign after the state Route 14 widening project is completed.
Deborah Kirkendall is relishing the peaceful surroundings that her new business offers her and her clients. She recently opened Glo Beauty Lounge, in the new 1887 Main building, in downtown Washougal.
Three contracts, totalling $198,000, have been given the go-ahead by the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission, for construction engineering services pertaining to the Steigerwald Commerce Center. The contracts for phase one of the Steigerwald project include the production of civil engineering plans and the construction specifications for the site grading and utility improvements. The fee for that work, to be completed by MacKay & Sposito, Inc., is $163,000.
A Washougal resident has relocated her office from Vancouver to Washougal. Courtney Wilkinson, a financial representative for Country Financial, said she and her husband Kurt decided almost 11 years ago to build their home in Washougal.
Soroptimists to serve strawberry shortcakes at New Seasons Market this weekend Several members of Soroptimist International of Camas/Washougal plan to serve strawberry shortcakes this weekend, to help raise money for domestic violence prevention programs.
A new American Family Insurance office in Washougal is providing several types of coverage for area residents.
A couple actively involved in the local community has decided to expand their business to the 192nd Avenue corridor. Don Mills and Morgan McColum, owners of Twilight Pizza Bistro, have co-hosted car shows, raised money for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, accepted donations for Children's Center and entered a team in the Camas Days bathtub races.