Gary was unable to give us his overhead presentation due to the lack of equipment and problems connecting the projector to a laptop. However, the oral presentation was fantastic and the overhead presentation will be sent to each Club Member through our email system. 

 

Mission:  Be a catalyst for economic vitality resulting in stronger communities, increased job creation, expanded educational opportunities and improved infrastructure. How do they accomplish their MISSION Statement? Advocate: Influence policy to ensure a world-class infrastructure and competitive business environment. And, Develop: Build an economic engine that attracts new businesses and supports the growth of existing businesses. Finally, Connect: Be seen. Build connections. Access resources.

 

Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) is a private, not-for-profit corporation. EASC was started eight years ago by merging three entities. Gary said it was important to understand that EASC is not a chamber of commerce. They are supported by all of the chamber of commerces in Snohomish County working with them as a partner.

 

This was an impressive presentation by a great ad-lib presenter when all else fails in terms of his overhead presentation. Very impressive organization with solid goals, an outstanding track record in there brief history and a big contributor to the growth of Snohomish County.

 

 

Rick lives in Palm Springs for six months and the balance of the year is in Lake Stevens. He was a contractor until he got burned out. At age 44 he semi-retired from his landscape construction business in Fall City. He retired from the landscape business due to a intermittent health issues. Now Rick spends his time involved in on-line longevity, weight management and wellness business. His passion is to help as many people live with optimum health and longevity as well as help people diversity their income. Another business that Rick is involved in is Shop.com. He enjoys pickle ball, hiking, travel, biking and daily one hour at the Lake Stevens Gym.  His mom and dad were involved in time shares and his dad worked at Boeing. At 86, his dad is still active.

 

Ilene was born in California and has a sister that is six years younger. Ilene was a mortgage broker for 26 years and has been married for 27 years. Ilene met her husband in Nevada when he was in the Navy.  After the mortgage broker business, she became involved with the American Cancer Society for eight years and now is the Development Director with the Stanwood Community & Senior Center.  Ilene and her husband Tom Ficca live in Lake Stevens. Ilene owns a 1976 Jeep CJ7 and performs most of her own maintenance including changing wheel bearings, upgrading her brakes and adding power steering and much more.  In her spare time she has done the Rubicon Trail and Moab along with local trails like the Naches, Reiter Trails, Evans Creek, Walker Valley and Elbe Hills. She has been a member of the Timber Tamers for over 10 years along with the PNW4WDA.