Business

Business Scene for the week of 11/18/2009

NEW MANAGER AT BEST WESTERN
Former Roseville resident Mannie Lucido has been named manager of Best Western Rose Quartz Inn and the Chester Manor Motel. He brings 25 years experience in hotel management and said he is looking forward to working with the staff to make sure their guests not only enjoy their stay but will also want to return. One of the property’s owners, Chuck Van Paemel, said they are glad to have Mannie and the experience he brings to their Chester facilities.

Business Scene for 11/11/2009

BECKMAN EARNS CERTIFICATION
Plumas Bank’s Dorine Beckman, assistant vice president and regional commercial loan officer, has earned the title of certified commercial lender through the California Bankers Association. She attended a six-month, comprehensive program and passed an extensive exam to earn the certification. Dorine has been with Plumas Bank more than 22 years. California Bankers Association is one of the largest state banking trade associations and represents more than 200 members.

Business Scene for 11/4/2009

SPECIALIZING IN BANKRUPTCY
Mary K. Shelters has opened her law practice on Peninsula Drive at Lake Almanor. She has been a licensed attorney since 1979, but decided to change careers when she and husband Blake, a local architect, moved here from Southern California six years ago. After witnessing what a family member in another state had to deal with when they filed for bankruptcy protection, Mary decided to hang out her legal shingle once again to help others through the maze of the current bankruptcy system. She can be reached at 596-3004.

Business Scene for 10/28/2009

OPEN HOUSE PRIZE WINNERS
Indian Valley Pet Supply owner Jon Francine was thrilled at the huge turnout at the open house last week to show off his new digs in Greenville. Denny Deschenes was the top door prize, a heated dog bed valued at $90. Other prizewinners included Linda Pettit, Brian Gorman and Ruth Lowry.

Business Scene; 10/21/2009

OPEN HOUSES THIS SATURDAY
Greg Kinne Design, located on Quincy Junction Road, is having an open house Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Greg will show artwork featured at home and garden shows across the West, as well as wall art, waterfalls and one-of-a-kind pieces we’d venture to say you won’t find anywhere else.

The ladies at Good Vibrations in Chester are having an open house coffee sampling event Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-noon. Coffee aficionado Amy Louis Amy will be on hand to discuss organic and fair trade Thanksgiving coffees.