ACU reaches base employees’ hearts via their stomachs

The ease of switching from banks to credit unions

Melissa Renahan on January 8th, 2012 - 0 Comments

"It's a myth that credit unions are not as convenient as banks," said Heidi West, vice president of marketing for America's Credit Union. "On the contrary, many credit unions, including ACU, offer multiple electronic services including online...

Melting Pot campaign helps children at St. Jude Hospital

CORINNE LINCOLN-PINHEIRO on January 3rd, 2012 - 0 Comments

For the last eight years, the Melting Pot franchise has supported St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in its fight against childhood cancer through its Thanks and Giving campaign. This year's campaign began in November and runs through January....

A different kind of supplement store

CORINNE LINCOLN-PINHEIRO on December 28th, 2011 - 0 Comments

Max Muscle in South Hill, Puyallup, isn't your generic supplement store. For one thing, owners Ann'e and Josh Waisanen require that all employees be certified sports and/or nutrition specialists. Whether it's from the National Exercise &...

Local dealership hosts holiday meal for JBLM military and families

J.M. Simpson on December 24th, 2011 - 3 Comments

Mo and Angie Aliabadi know how to thank Soldiers and their families. "We benefit from the presence of and sacrifices these men and women (make)," Aliabadi said as he sat in his immaculate office at South Tacoma Auto. "They serve us every day,...

Cobalt Mortgage steps up to the plate with Dollars for Scholars

Melissa Renahan on December 18th, 2011 - 0 Comments

Through volunteers' devotion and community fundraising, Dollars for Scholars (DFS) has been helping hard-working students pay for college for close to fifty years. Yet, until Cobalt Mortgage expressed interest last year, it had never had a...