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Thursday, August 21, 2025Peoples Bank Announces the Return of the Great Peoples Bank Pig Search
Bellingham, WA — Peoples Bank is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of the Great Peoples Bank Pig Search, an engaging community initiative designed to bring fun and financial empowerment to residents across Washington State. Beginning August 29, 2025, the event will feature the placement of 500 piggy banks, each containing $10 in cash, hidden near the Bank’s 23 branch locations. This unique campaign, previously highlighted on KIRO 7 News, demonstrates Peoples Bank’s continuous dedication to
Friday, August 08, 2025PORT OF SKAGIT WELCOMES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(Burlington, WA) – The Port of Skagit is pleased to welcome Audra Ramerman as the new Chief Financial Officer. Audra brings a vast amount of experience in strategic financial planning and leadership to the Port of Skagit, as well as a deep connection to the community. Audra most recently served as the Director of Finance and Administration at the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) for eight years, where she successfully updated systems and processes across the organization to
Wednesday, August 06, 2025Skagit Valley College to host 20th annual Back to School Blessing event Aug. 16
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Skagit Valley College will once again host the community’s 20th annual Back to School Blessing event, set for Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon or until supplies last in Tollefson Plaza on the Mount Vernon campus. The event offers a welcoming and festive environment for K-12 students and their families to prepare for the upcoming school year. Sponsored by local churches and community organizations in Skagit Valley, the event will feature free backpacks, school supplies, food, and
Tuesday, August 05, 2025A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Video Marketing That Works
Video isn’t the future anymore—it’s the present, and it’s knocking loudly on the doors of small businesses everywhere. What used to be the domain of glossy corporate campaigns is now accessible with a smartphone, a few editing tools, and a clear purpose. For business owners juggling budgets, schedules, and customer demands, video might seem like one more task on a crowded list. But used wisely, it doesn’t just check a box—it builds trust, expands reach, and breathes personality into a brand that words
Thursday, July 31, 2025Peoples Bank Announces Opening of 2025 Impact Grant Applications
Bellingham, WA – Peoples Bank is proud to announce the opening of its annual Impact Grant program, beginning August 1, 2025. This initiative awards $25,000 to a non-profit organization for a specific project or purpose that drives meaningful change in the community. Returning this year is an additional grant of up to $10,000, awarded to a separate non-profit based on a public vote. “At Peoples Bank, our commitment to ‘A Higher Level of Service’ goes beyond banking,” said Lisa Hefter, President and Chief
