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Welcome PETER HARVEY of EDWARD JONES. Edward Jones is your local source for a variety of investments including certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities. In addition, we offer services to assist you with retirement planning, estate planning and college funding. Harvey graduated from Hawaii Prep in 1980; Western Washing University in 1984, and received his MBA from Nova Southwest University, Florida. Peter Harvey, Edward Jones, 2905 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201, 425-339-2017.

DAN BLIVEN, MORTGAGE ADVISOR, MORTGAGE ADVISORY GROUP, 2902 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201, 425-317-8000 Phone, 425-317-8003 dbliven@mortgageadvisorygroup.net , www.danbliven.com, Dan has been in the Mortgage industry for many years. Dan provides superior customer service during the transaction and well after. It is Dan’s goal to be your lender for life, and that is accomplished by providing all his clients with the service and respect they deserve. The systems and technology in place at Mortgage Advisory Group gives Dan the ability to provide the customer service he is famous for. Dan knows that satisfied clients will remember him for their future financial needs as well as refer friends and family. Not only is that the best thank you in this industry it is also the key to Dan’s business. Dan has a team of strategic partners to help advise his clients, including realtors, financial planners, CPA’s, estate planners, tax attorneys, insurance agents and many other industry affiliates.

HUBBELL ALLSTATE INSURANCE , Roberta & Steve Hubbell, http://agent.allstate.com/RHubbell/Welcome , Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm, 1420 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201, Office: 425-252-0536, As Allstate agents in Everett, the Hubbell’s know many local families. Their knowledge and understanding of the people in this community helps them provide customers with an outstanding level of service. “We are looking forward to helping families like yours with the things that are important to you - your family, home, car, boat, and more.” As a Personal Financial Representative, Roberta is licensed to sell financial products such as IRAs, mutual funds, variable life insurance, variable annuity products and more. “This means you can take care of a wide variety of your insurance and financial needs in one place. If you’re thinking of retirement, savings or protecting your family and assets, I would be happy to assist you in finding solutions to help meet your needs.”

Upside Downtown Members

VISIT THESE UPSIDE DOWNTOWN MEMBER RESTAURANTS:
Alligator Soul, 2013-1/2 Hewitt Avenue. Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the best soulfood in town. Jambalaya, red beans and rice, gumbo, po boy's and fried catfish too. To go orders too. 425-259-6311.

ESPRESSO AMERICANO, 2702 Hoyt Avenue, and Everett Station. Coffee, espresso shop, sandwiches, pastries and great selection of local artwork. Hours M-F, 7 am - 9 pm, Sat 8 am - 9 pm, Sun 9 am - 5 pm. ESPRESSO AMERICANO, now has two locations. One is located in the downtown Everett public Library, 2702 Hoyt Avenue, Everett. www.espressoamericano.com. The newest is located at Everett Station, Smith Ave. Brings coffee and art together in a beautiful setting. At Espresso Americano, it has never been our intent to simply enter a given market with a short term mindset. Our philosophy is simple: to provide the highest level of drink preparation, attention to detail, design, training, drink customization, and service available in the industry today. Espresso Americano seeks to enter regions of the world with a long-term perspective that takes into consideration the subtleties of a given culture, without ever compromising our identity or our original Seattle influence. Corporate offices. 401 Park Place, Suite 219. Kirkland, WA 98033. 425-739-0203. LIBRARY: 425-259-3492.

FLYING PIG BREWING COMPANY. 2929 Colby Avenue. 425-393-1393, Enjoy a roomy dining area, and a fun atmosphere. Sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, fish 'n' chips, pizzas, and brew house platter entrees, plus steaks and fish main courses for dinner. Great selection of beers brewed on premises. Banquet/meeting room downstairs. Hours: Sun, 11AM - 10PM; Mon- Thu, 11AM - 11PM; Fri - Sat, 11AM - midnight.

KENNEDY'S PLACE BISTRO. 2933 Colby Avenue. Full espresso and juice menu. Serving breakfast, fresh soups, salads, paninis, sandwiches, and wraps, and beer and wine too. Open 7 am - 4 pm and event evenings. 425-259-4613.

LOMBARDI'S CUCINA, 1620 W. Marine View Drive. Everett. Lombardi's Cucina offers authentic Italian cuisine and a wonderful selection of wines from Italy and many favorite local wineries. Lombardi's is home to Seattle's Annual Garlic Festival. Founded by Diane Symms in July 1987, Lombardi's employs 110 people and generates approximately $4.5 million in sales annually. COOKING CLASSES TOO. Everett Waterfront - 425-252-1886. ; Seattle/Ballard - 206-783-0055; Issaquah - 425-391-9097.

MOM'S TERIYAKI & BENTO. 2934 Colby Ave. Pen M-F 10 am - 6pm . Best Teriyaki in town. 425-339-5535.

PETOSA'S ON BROADWAY. 3121 Broadway. Hours 6 am - 2 am. Family restaurant and lounge. Serving Snohomish County since 1968. Munchies, sops, salads, sandwiches, Italian favorites, classic entrees, sides burgers. Breakfast, eggs, omelettes, pancakes and waffles. www.petosas.com. 425-258-1544.

SNO-ISLE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP, Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave, Everett. 425-259-3798. snoisle.oc@verizon.net, www.snoislefoods.coop. Sno-isle is a full-service, natural foods grocery featuring a very large selection of organic produce, bulk foods (herbs, pastas, beans, grains), full-service deli with fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and juices, hundreds of wheat-free and dairy-free products, wide variety of medicinal herbs, homeopathics, vitamins, and nutritional supplements, cheese, wines, and beers from around the world. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. Memberships are available for $10 joining fee, and $5 per month until you've invested $100. Members in current standing receive a 3% discount off shelf prices.

SISTERS RESTAURANT. 2804 Grand Ave. The place for home-style cooking with an eclectic flair and vegetarian options. Wonderful soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, espresso, and daily specials in an art-filled atmosphere. M-F, 7 am 0 4 pm. Now open Saturdays. 425-252-0480.

SMASHED TOMATOES ITALIAN RESTAURANT. 1509 Wall Street. The place for Southern Italian Food, such as panninis, pastas, salads, and pizzas. Weekday lunch specials from 11 am - 3 pm. Dinner daily 4:30 pm-9 pm. Nice selection of wine and beer. Hours 11 - 3 lunch, 4:30 pm - 9 pm dinner, Sun-Th. 4:30 - 10 pm dinner, Fri-Sat. www.smashedtomatoes.com. 425-252-5032.

TOSHI'S TERIYAKI, 3101 Hoyt Avenue. Chicken breast, feeb, pork, shrimp teriyaki. Ever day special lunch box, $3.99. All items can be to go. M-F 10 am - 8:30 pm. Sat 10:30 am - 7:30 pm. 425-258-9660.

VISIT THESE MEMBERS TOO.

DENNEY ENTERPRIZES, Ernie Denney, 1318 - 37th Street, #1402, Everett, WA 98201. 425-339-8078. Membership based health benefits and health products. Call for details.

BEST WESTERN CASCADIA INN, 2800 Pacific Avenue Everett, Wa 98201 (425) 258-4141. www.bestwesterncascadia.com For Reservations call 1-800-822-5876. Situated nearby to Seattle attractions, the Cascadia Inn is the perfect hotel for business or for a leisure exploration of the Seattle area's unique treasures. The hotel offers true hospitality with all the comforts of home and more. You'll unwind in spacious and comfortable accommodations featuring coffee maker, free cable TV, and the latest in movie entertainment. Guests especially enjoy the seasonal heated pool, spa, and the full hot breakfast. Best Western hotels are independently owned and operated. Keith Lander, General Manager.

COSTCO WHOLESALE. Silverlake Costco is our newest member. The Everett Costco Wholesale invites you the All Chamber After Hours Shop Night to celebrate the Navy's 10th Anniversary. Saturday, April 3, 7 - 9 pm. Call Kathy Gambill, 425-750-2217.

DYKEMAN ARCHITECTS. 1716 W. Marine View Drive. 425-259-3161 DYKEMAN worked on the new coffee shop at the library. DYKEMAN, a local Everett firm, has been providing architecture and interior design services since 1967. Projects range in size and scope within multiple market sectors, including commercial, financial, retail, restaurants, K-12 schools, municipal, public, residential, religious, and historical renovation projects. Dykeman's talented staff of architects, interior designers, and planners collaborate with their clients, together creating inspiring environments in which people work, shop, live, and learn. Visit www.dykeman.net to find out more.

EVERETT EVENTS CENTER. 2000 Hewitt, Everett, WA 98201, p 425.257.7496. The Everett Events Center is a $72 million multi-purpose complex managed by Global Spectrum. Home to the Western Hockey League franchise, the Everett Silvertips, the venue seats up to 8,300 excited fans, and can accommodates basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics. There are 10,000 seats for concerts, rodeos, circuses, ice skating and family shows and many others. An adjacent regulation ice rink is used for public skating, local hockey leagues and figure skating instructional sessions. The three-story conference center includes three 900 square foot executive meeting rooms, a 12,000 square foot ballroom and a full banquet kitchen. Both ice sheets can be converted into a 57,000 square foot space to host trade shows, expositions, consumer shows and special events. For more details, contact Eric Blankenship, Director of Marketing and Sales, Global Spectrum -, eblankenship@everetteventscenter.com, http://www.everetteventscenter.com.

GAYLORD HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 3301 Grand Avenue, Everett. 425-339-9153. http://www.gaylordhouse.com/. Make it a weekend, stay at Gaylord House Bed Breakfast and be pampered. Five beautifully appointed rooms in a beautifully restored turn-of-the-century home on a maple tree-lined avenue. Come to Everett for the best in performing arts, fine dining and specialty shops. Gaylord Bed Breakfast was featured in an article titled "Busy out-of-towners find Everett B's the way to go" by Myke Folger, in the July issue of the Everett Business Journal.

GUARDIAN RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 2701 Wetmore in downtown Everett. 425-259-9882. Guardian Records Management is the only locally owned records storage company in Everett. Sound Storage has joined Guardian Records Management in the Wetmore Security Building. Sound Storage Management has been in business since 1986 and exclusively manages self service storage facilities throughout the puget sound basin. The company currently employees about 32 full and part time people. www.guardianrecordsmgmt.com.

HENRY COGSWELL COLLEGE, 3002 Colby Ave. Everett. 425-258-3351. www.henrycogswell.edu. Contact Dick Doughty. The college is pleased to announce Dr. Homer Garcia as its new president. Henry Cogswell College is part of an educational system that has provided superior learning opportunities to committed students since 1887. The college offers four year degrees in a few, select, high demand fields of study, including computer science, digital arts, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, business administration, and professional management. Strong emphasis is placed on applied theory and real world application with instructors who are among the most qualified in their field. Class sizes and student -teacher ratios are small, so individual involvement is unusually high.

LOCAL ORIGINALS, JOY BEZANIS, joybezanis@hotmail.com or 425.259.4858. Joy, a local artist, produces art shows at Sisters Restaurant and Espresso Americano locations in Everett. Joy's newsletter reaches 100s of local artists providing them with information on upcoming shows and opportunities, and gives them tips on the business of art. Joy's art work can be view at the Horseshoe Jazz & Blues Steakhouse at 1805 Hewitt Avenue in its upstairs dinning room.

KSER RADIO 90.7 is now broadcasting from its new facilities into downtown Everett at 2623 Wetmore, just half a block north of Everett Ave. tune your radio dial to the nation's second oldest public radio station, 90.7 KSER for a Sound Adventure. For more information contact: Darrell M. Gray, Executive Board 90.7 FM KSER, 425-742-4541. kser@aol.com. www.kser.org

> PILCHUCK BOOKS. 2821 Wetmore, Everett. 425-303-0345. plchkbks@gte.net. www.abebooks.com/home/PLCHKBKS. New Used. Buy Sell. Search Service. Great selection of local history books. Out of print, mostly used, childrens, northwest, maritime, aviation, military, history, gardening, poetry, literature, native American, natural history, travel, sports and more. Hours Mon - Sat. 11 am - 6 pm.

SCOTT B. CHELGREN DDS, 2722 Colby, Suite 508, in the Medical Dental Building in downtown Everett. 425-252-9713. Looking for a dentist who will take the time to listen to your concerns? a dentist who has created a caring and relaxed environment, especially for busy people who work or live in downtown Everett. You'll love Scott B. Chelgren Dentistry. Lori and the staff there are great people. Lay back. Relax. Enjoy the view.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ASSOCIATES (SDA). Just up the street from the new Events Center. Located in the historic North Star Building, 2210 hewitt Avenue, Suite 401, Everett. Contact Chris Covington, principle engineer. 425-339-0293. Structural Design Associates specializes in economic, well-detailed designs, as well as meeting demanding design schedules. SDS is a team of "enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative people with experience ranging from single-family residences to 4-story buildings constructed with wood, concrete, steel, and masonry materials. For more details, call Linnea Covington or Nicole Barbacovi, 425-339-0293.

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Our growing membership roster:

Our membership is growing and I am proud to include all the exciting, talented, energetic people of the following businesses and organizations as members of Upside Downtown. We truly have a wealth of talent in our community. Behind each of these businesses, you'll find people who are passionate about their chosen field, many who have contributed countless hours to building their dreams. I encourage you to stop in, say hello, shop these great businesses.

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Dykeman Architects. DYKEMAN, a local Everett firm, has been providing architecture and interior design services since 1967. Projects range in size and scope within multiple market sectors, including commercial, financial, retail, restaurants, K-12 schools, municipal, public, residential, religious, and historical renovation projects. Dykeman's talented staff of architects, interior designers, and planners collaborate with their clients, together creating inspiring environments in which people work, shop, live, and learn. Visit www.dykeman.net to find out more. Dykeman Architects, 425-259-3161 1716 W. Marine View Drive.

ARTIST
LOCAL ORIGINALS, Joy Bezanis, joybezanis@hotmail.com or 425.259.4858. Joy, a local artist, produces art shows at Sisters Restaurant and Espresso Americano locations in Everett. Joy's newsletter reaches 100s of local artists providing them with information on upcoming shows and opportunities, and gives them tips on the business of art. Joy's art work can be view at the Horseshoe Jazz & Blues Steakhouse at 1805 Hewitt Avenue in its upstairs dinning room.

BACCALAUREATE COLLEGE
Henry Cogswell College. "Henry Cogswell College has a stellar reputation and history of service in our community. The college is a vital community resource, offering a wealth of talent, and is a major component in the continued revitalization of our downtown core. Henry Cogswell College is part of an educational system that has provided superior learning opportunities to committed students since 1887. The college offers four year degrees in a few, select, high demand fields of study, including computer science, digital arts, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, business administration, and professional management. Strong emphasis is placed on applied theory and real world application with instructors who are among the most qualified in their field. Class sizes and student -teacher ratios are small, so individual involvement is unusually high. By concentrating its resources on a few degree programs and the needs of the individual, students are prepared to excel. And some of the most dynamic names in business know this. 425-258-3351.

GRACIOUS BED BREAKFAST
Gaylord House Bed Breakfast. Make it a weekend, stay at Gaylord House Bed Breakfast and be pampered. Five beautifully appointed rooms in a beautifully restored turn-of-the-century home on a maple tree-lined avenue. Come to Everett for the best in performing arts, fine dining and specialty shops and make it a weekend. Gaylord Bed Breakfast was recently featured inan article titled "Busy out-of-towners find Everett B's the way to go" by Myke Folger, in the July issue of the Everett Business Journal. The article, which appeared on the front page of Section B, was about two women who live in Seattle, but work in Everett on occasion, who stay at The Gaylord House when they are in town. Gaylord House Bed Breakfast, 425-339-9153. 3301 Grand Avenue, Everett.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Everett Area Chamber of Commerce. For a taste of what the chamber can offer, attend Good Morning Everett, Snohomish County's largest networking event, a fun, fast-paced opportunity to meet other businesses just like yours. As a non-profit business support and advocacy group, the chamber is your local business connection, supporting DT and local businesses through marketing, business development, networking, events, and government advocacy. The chamber provides many targeted marketing and promotional opportunities including reduced advertising rates in local media, discounted services and products for businesses, community participation opportunities, business trade show and other events through which member businesses can promote their business and meet other business people. 425-438-1487.

CIVIL ENGINEERING.
Economic, elegant designs. Structural Design Associates specializes in economic, well-detailed designs, as well as meeting demanding design schedules. SDS is a team of "enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative people with experience ranging from single-family residences to 4-story buildings constructed with wood, concrete, steel, and masonry materials. Located in the historic North Star Building, 2210 hewitt Avenue, Suite 401, Everett. Contact Chris Covington, principle engineer. 425-339-0293.

CARING, QUALITY DENTISTRY
Looking for a dentist who will take the time to listen to your concerns? a dentist who has created a caring and relaxed environment, especially for busy people who work or live in downtown Everett. You'll love Scott B. Chelgren Dentistry. Lori and the staff there are great people. Very positive. Scott will celebrates the 10th Anniversary of his practice Sept 25 from 4 to 8 pm in Suite 508 Medical Dental Building in downtown Everett, with open house. The celebration will include hor d'ouvres, beverages, a drawing for a free Sonicare, a dinner certificate and other goodies. 425-252-9713. 2722 Colby, Suite 508, Medical Dental Building Downtown Everett. Lay back. Relax. Enjoy the view.

EVENTS CENTER The Everett Events Center Opens this October. The Everett Events Center is a $72 million multi-purpose complex managed by Global Spectrum. The 10,000-seat venue will host a myriad of events including concerts, rodeos, circuses, ice skating and family shows such as Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live, WWE, and many others. The Center is also home to the new Western Hockey League franchise, the Everett Silvertips, and will seat up to 8,300 excited fans. In addition to hockey, the venue will accommodate basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics. An adjacent regulation ice rink will be used for public skating, local hockey leagues and figure skating instructional sessions. The three-story conference center will include three 900 square foot executive meeting rooms, a 12,000 square foot ballroom and a full banquet kitchen. Additionally, the two ice sheets can be converted into a 57,000 square foot space to host trade shows, expositions, consumer shows and special events. Contact Kim Bedier, General Manager, 425-257-7006.

PUBLIC RADIO STATION
Tune your radio dial to the nation's second oldest public radio station, 90.7 KSER for a Sound Adventure. For more information contact: Darrell M. Gray, Executive Board 90.7 FM KSER, 360-653-7616. Visit www.upsidedowntown.net for more details.

RECORDS AND STORAGE MANAGEMENT Guardian Records Management, Inc. Guardian Records Management is a full service records management company that services Snohomish, North King and Skagit Counties in Washington State. We have earned our professional reputation by successfully handling unique and individual issues of our records storage clients. We can tailor records solutions because we are small enough to be responsive but large enough to have the operational and financial strength to handle any size client. If your records are in a mess and you need more room to function, we can help. Call 425-259-9882.

RESTAURANT

FLYING PIG BREWING COMPANY.425-393-1393, 2929 Colby Avenue. Enjoy a roomy dining area, and a fun atmosphere. Sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, fish 'n' chips, pizzas, and brew house platter entrees, plus steaks and fish main courses for dinner. Great selection of beers brewed on premises. Banquet/meeting room downstairs. Hours: Sun, 11AM - 10PM; Mon- Thu, 11AM - 11PM; Fri - Sat, 11AM – midnight.

Lombardi's Cucina, with restaurants in Ballard, Issaquah and Everett. In a relaxed European setting, Lombardi's Cucina offers authentic Italian cuisine and a wonderful selection of wines from Italy and many favorite local wineries. Lombardi's is home to Seattle's Annual Garlic Festival. Founded by Diane Symms in July 1987, Lombardi's employs 110 people and generates approximately $4.5 million in sales annually. Lombardi's Cucina of Everett opened in May 1998 and quickly became a Snohomish County favorite.

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Copyright 2007, Leita Hermanson Crossfield, Upside Down. Upside Downtown is a program of Upside Down, PO Box 1945 Everett WA 98206. (425) 344-7599.