When you put the community first, people notice. TwinStar Credit Union is certainly making people notice. Their two-fold community outreach approach includes the TwinStar Foundation and strong corporate giving coupled with employee volunteerism. TwinStar was founded in 1938 by and for teachers in Thurston County and, while education is still a primary focus for TwinStar, … [Read more...] about The TwinStar Credit Union Difference
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Pediatrics Northwest: Sugar Isn’t Always Sweet!
We’ve all heard that healthy eating is important. But did you know that the eating habits your child develops now can have a lasting impact for years to come? Research shows that how your child eats and drinks in their early years can set the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating and living. With all the different terms and tactics used in food packaging, though, sometimes it … [Read more...] about Pediatrics Northwest: Sugar Isn’t Always Sweet!
Oly Fed’s President CEO Lori Drummond to Retire in June 2022
Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) has announced that after over 38 years of service to the bank, Lori Drummond, president and chief executive officer, will retire from the financial institution on June 30, 2022. OlyFed’s board of directors has selected Joshua Deck, executive vice president and chief operating officer, to succeed Drummond in the top post; however, she will remain … [Read more...] about Oly Fed’s President CEO Lori Drummond to Retire in June 2022
Puyallup teacher named 2021 PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion
KBTC recently announced Amy Reed-Ferguson, a kindergarten teacher at Puyallup School District’s Pope Elementary School, is one of 11 educators from across the country to be named a PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion. The award, established in 2018, recognizes and celebrates passionate educators who work with young children from infants to second graders, and … [Read more...] about Puyallup teacher named 2021 PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion
WA529 Plans Have Added Perks
Studies show that students who know they have the college savings available to them are nearly seven times more likely to attend higher education than those who don’t. Starting a WA529 GET or DreamAhead account can put students on the path to a brighter future through higher education. What are WA529 plans? In the simplest description, the Washington College … [Read more...] about WA529 Plans Have Added Perks