New business
n Mandy Palmer, of Williamsburg, has launched a custom pet accessories company, Pawsh Companions. Her online store, PawshCompanions.etsy.com, is located at Etsy.com, an exclusive Web site for artisans. Pawsh welcomes wholesale purchasing by pet-related businesses and boutiques. Visit www.pawshcompanions.com or call 499-4696 for details.
New Web site
-Â TraverseBest.com is a new service to the community, designed for consumers to have a source to find the top three businesses in each category. Consumers register a free account, nominate businesses for consideration, and read and submit reviews. For details visit the site or call 633 1388.
Personnel
n Major Jeffery Kyff accepted command of the Civil Air Northern Michigan Group from outgoing commander Capt. Josephine Hendrix recently. Maj. Kyff, presently the Chief Pilot of the Michigan Wing, will further develop the Traverse City Composite Squadron. Maj. Kyff is an anesthesiologist at Munson Medical Center and serves as a member of the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team and is a FAA Designated Aviation Medical Examiner.
n Ann E. Eckerly and Paula M. Barber have joined The Larkin Group's Commercial Lines Department in Traverse City. Eckerly is a risk management and sales professional. Barber is a commercial service agent.
n Jonathan J. Siebers has joined the Grand Rapids office of Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge as a shareholder in the business and real estate practice departments. The firm also has offices in Ann Arbor and Traverse City.
n Diann West has been promoted to district marketing coordinator of H&R Block in Traverse City. In her new role, West is responsible for coordinating public relations activities about new and current tax issues. To have a free tax seminar at your business, call Diann at 946-5300.
Recognition
n Lee Hornberger, James Saffell and Wanda Joseph received top awards for their volunteer services at Conflict Resolution Services. Hornberger was honored with the Pinnacle Award for delivering the highest hours of pro bono mediation services in 2008-09. Saffell won the Prodigy Award, given to the CRS trainee who becomes fully accredited, then volunteer mediates the most hours. Joseph took the Pundit Award for volunteering the most hours to train and coach other CRS mediators.
Certification
n Scott Kennard, president and owner of Wentworth Builders of Harbor Springs, has recently received his Certified Green Professional certification from the National Association of Home Builders. Recipients must participate in a Green Home Certification Program that focuses on guidelines regarding green building and business practices.
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