Member Announcements
The local Boys & Girls Clubs proudly announced Sedro-Woolley Member, Gavin Clifton, as the next Youth of the Year during a special celebration held on January 28th at The Skagit Casino. Youth of the Year is the organization’s highest honor, recognizing an outstanding young person who demonstrates leadership, academic excellence, service to others, and a…
You’re invited! We’re hosting another $5 Community Meal on Friday, February 27th, which is also 5% Friday! The Co-op is hosting one $5 Community Meal each quarter on 5% Friday and will donate all the $5 meal proceeds to 5% Friday groups! You get to enjoy a delicious meal at a great price and feel…
Skagit Valley College (SVC) has announced the approval of its new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program, following a vote by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges at its Oct. 16 meeting last fall. The program becomes the college’s seventh bachelor’s degree and marks a significant expansion in educational opportunities…
Twelve nonprofit organizations in Northwest Washington received $122,320 in 2025 from Barron KARES, a philanthropic effort by Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing. Barron KARES (Kindness, Appreciation, Response, Empathy, and Service) highlights a different charity or non-profit organization each month that holds high esteem among Team Barron and within the communities it serves. Barron Heating…
Get Paid to Upgrade: Energy Savings for Your Business Join a free energy-efficiency webinar for small businesses to learn how to save money, upgrade equipment, and improve efficiency. Spanish Webinar: February 9, Monday, 10:00 AM PST English Webinar: February 23, Monday, 10:00 AM PST Register HEREÂ or using the QR code on the flyer. Hosted by…
The 2026 Rose List has arrived! PLEASE NOTE Some varieties sell out early. Please call us at 360-466-3821 to check availability EXPLORE ROSES Roses are our passion. We carry over 500 varieties of new and returning roses with diversified groups of top-rated roses for our climate. The groups include Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas, Climbing, Groundcover, David Austin English…
Amelia Cook Honored as Enterprising Woman of the Year for Innovation and Leadership in Manufacturing
Amelia Cook, co-founder of Goodwinds Composites, a composite component manufacturer in Mount Vernon, has been named a winner of the 2026 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. Cook will be honored at the annual celebration, March 8-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This long-running, prestigious awards program recognizes the world’s top women entrepreneurs. It is widely…