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February 22, 2011

Riverview Bank announces recent new hires

Riverview Community Bank recently announced the hiring of two new employees. With 15 years of professional communications experience in Clark County, Gina Williams has been named one of the bank's marketing specialists. Michael Pomeroy was recently brought on as a trust administrator.

February 22, 2011

Home buyer education class is March 8 and 9 in Camas

A home buyer education class to qualify potential first-time home buyers for Washington Bond and USDA financing will take place at the Pinnacle Mortgage Planning office in Camas, 2005 S.E. 192nd Ave., Ste. 200, in Camas, March 8 and 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

February 22, 2011

Buying a business is workshop

Those who are interested in buying an existing business or franchise may want to check out an upcoming workshop sponsored by S.C.O.R.E. small business counselors. Attendees will learn how to reduce the risk and improve chances of success when buying an existing business or franchise.

February 8, 2011
Jason Spicer and his sister Jocelyn Spicer Shedden and brother-in-law Randy Shedden (not pictured) have purchased Corner Cupboard Cafe Bakery, in Washougal. The restaurant now serves country dinners, as well as breakfast, lunch and homemade baked goods. There are plans to remodel the eatery in the spring and add pizza to the menu.

Washougal eatery is expanding the possibilities

A longtime local business is under the ownership of several members of the same family. Jason Spicer, his sister Jocelyn Spicer Shedden and brother-in-law Randy Shedden, have purchased Corner Cupboard Cafe Bakery, in Washougal, from Leonard and Rachael Spencer. Family involvement in the restaurant also includes the Spicers' brother Gregory Spicer, sister Judith Spicer-Qualman and nephew Chris Eversaul. "We are two of nine kids," Jason Spicer said of him and Jocelyn. They live in Washougal.

February 8, 2011

Quilt shop will open its doors in March in downtown Camas

A quilt shop will be the newest addition to the downtown Camas business landscape. Washougal resident Nancy Sullivan will open River Quilts at 337 N.E. Fourth Ave., next to Runyan's Jewelers, in March. An exact date has not been determined.

February 1, 2011

MacKay & Sposito adds to construction management team

MacKay & Sposito, Inc. has announced the hiring of four individuals with construction management experience. Karl Maritt, of Washougal, studied general scence at the University of Houston, and drafting and math at Dallas County Community College. He has more than 10 years of project management experience, including manufacturing equipment and interior finish construction.

February 1, 2011

Oliver’s earns national exposure

A restaurant in downtown Camas is listed as a "best new suburban restaurant" outside Portland. The designation by Food & Wine magazine is published in the February issue. "Already we're getting calls from groups that want to come to Camas for the afternoon to have lunch, spend some time in town and visit the local shops," said Oliver's Chef Morris Fenton. "That's one of the things we were hoping would come out of it."

February 1, 2011

Business news for Feb. 1, 2011

Riverview appoints new board member Bess Wills is honored for her work in the community The general manager/co-owner of Gresham Ford is the newest addition to the Riverview Community Bank and Riverview Bancorp, Inc. board of directors.

January 25, 2011
Jerry Nies (pictured) recently sold Nies Insurance Agency, Inc., of Battle Ground, Vancouver and Camas to Fullerton & Company, Inc., of Portland. Nies said the business will continue to operate under the same name, with the same staff.  Changes will include the offering of additional services.

Nies Insurance is sold to Portland company

Nies Insurance Agency, Inc., of Camas, Vancouver and Battle Ground has been purchased by Fullerton & Company, Inc., of Portland. Fullerton is a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., of Daytona Beach and Tampa, Fla. "We're going to continue to operate under the name Nies Insurance," said Nies President Jerry Nies. "We have a long term lease [for the building in downtown Camas]. Service to our local community in Camas, Washougal and the greater East County area, will remain pretty much exactly the way it is with the same staff."

January 25, 2011

‘Girls Night Out’ to benefit American Heart Association

Area women are invited to bring their friends to a second Girls Night Out, at Fireworks Photography, in Washougal. The "Red Hot Glam" evening, hosted by Moxie and Fireworks Photography, will be held Saturday, from 6 to 10 p.m. It will include wine, hors d'oeuvres and personalized pin-up, beauty or burlesque make-up applications and photos.