Back in 1989, when Kerry Odeman was approached by her father about joining the family business as its finance manager, she wasn’t that enthusiastic about it. “I was a recent University of Washington graduate and I thought to myself - I was a speech communications major because there wasn’t a math requirement! How can I become a finance manager?” said Odeman recently. Her … [Read more...] about Toyota of Puyallup: A Family Affair
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Providence St. Peter’s Christmas in the Forest
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation celebrated the 36th annual Christmas in the Forest event. The swanky Gala Dinner & Auction and public viewing days were filled with the holiday spirit. The combined efforts of hundreds of donors, sponsors, and volunteers resulted in $635,000 raised to support local Providence programs for the benefit of patients and their … [Read more...] about Providence St. Peter’s Christmas in the Forest
OlyFed Puts Relationships Above the Bottom Line
The last three years have been anything but predictable. With the onset of the pandemic and all that’s transpired, both our everyday life and economy have been deeply impacted. Now more than ever, it’s critical to have a trusted partner you can turn to for expert financial advice, insightful support, and helpful resources. A mutual bank that’s accountable to its customers, … [Read more...] about OlyFed Puts Relationships Above the Bottom Line
Zoo Society Long Table Event
This past July more than 80 guests were greeted with champagne, Southern bites, animals, and beads at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for The Zoo Society’s Long Table Dinner & Auction. This four-course dinner by Table 47 and Lancer Hospitality featured a New Orleans theme of crawfish, jambalaya and was finished with a banana foster bread pudding. Auctioneer Matt … [Read more...] about Zoo Society Long Table Event
Soft Power at Tacoma Art Museum: Soft materials and Powerful ideas
The textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations: potent expressions of care, rebuke, resistance, and resilience. These soft manifestations of cultural heritage - the natural, tangible, and intangible- amplify personal narrative and social criticism through process and materiality. Visitors are encouraged to join in the creation of a large-scale collaborative soft artwork … [Read more...] about Soft Power at Tacoma Art Museum: Soft materials and Powerful ideas