Wednesday, May 12, 2010 5pm to 7pmAnchor Tavern 1001 Hewitt Everett, WA. 98201 click for directions
In celebration of the 3rd Anniversary of GreenDrinks Snohomish County, Greening Properties of Everett will host at the Historic Anchor Tavern. Greening Properties was the first host of GreenDrinks and the first real estate company in our county devoted to fostering and promoting the concept of sustainable development.
Join us as we look back at some of the success stories in our region and forward to some exciting prospects for the future. print your invitation
Valerie Steel, Broker & Certified Built Green Real Estate Professional
Come join Anne Dottai and the folks at Grilla Bites for their 2nd Anniversary where people have discovered a haven for locally grown, sustainably produced food and beverages - especially appealing for those with food sensitivities.
From 5-7pm 1020 1st St., Snohomish, WA. 98290 Directions 360-568-7333
Environmentally stimulating surroundings the benches are salvaged church pews and the beautiful fir bead board you see lining the organic salad bar are also a Second Use find. Anne has taken the “green” concept beyond what even the most environmentally friendly business has. She uses an energy- efficient water heater, biodegradable utensils, and all locally grown produce.
At Wednesday evening’s Everett City Council meeting, Steve Winter of Tethys Enterprises unveiled before the public his company’s proposal to start up a bottled beverage company in North Everett. Winter described the proposed facility as “environmentally responsible” which would utilize fully compostable bio-degradable plastic bottles.
“This plant will position Everett as the global leader in environmentally responsible beverage manufacturing and distribution,” Winter said.
The proposed 1 million square foot facility could create up to 1,000 jobs with a projected payroll of over $61 million.
“We have a great opportunity to have a very clean industry,” commented Mayor Ray Stephanson on Wednesday.
The resources and infrastructure in Everett make it an attractive location for the Tethys business model. Everett possesses two assets that Tethys needs in particular; water and a railway. As an alternative to the traditional beverage model of truck transport for distribution, Tethys plans on utilizing the railway to move their product.
The presentation at City Council on Wednesday was a workshop format, for informational purposes, without a council vote, which could eventually come as soon as the end of March.
One topic that sparked discussion was the city’s water resources. The Tethys operation would require 5 million gallons of untreated water a day. Tim Benedict of the City Attorney’s office explained at the City Council meeting that there are four water transmission lines flowing into Everett. The #4 line runs parallel to the US 2 Trestle and follows Pacific Avenue, carrying untreated water for industrial use to Kimberly-Clark. The maximum flow of the #4 water line is 50 million gallons a day. Kimberly-Clark uses an average of 27 million gallons of water a day or 40 million on peak days. Tethys would pay the City of Everett “the going rate” for water usage, according to Benedict. Councilwoman Brenda Stonecipher raised concerns about the City’s water obligations to Tethys during times of draught. Benedict explained that the agreement would allow the City to reduce its supply of water to Tethys in such an event.
Another topic of discussion was the location of the proposed beverage plant. Although no site has been publicly announced yet, “North Everett” is the target. During Benedict’s presentation to the council, he pointed to a map and outlined the north eastern edge of Everett along the Snohomish River as possible area of location. The more desirable locations would be closer to the #4 water transmission line.
So, what kind of drinks will be produced with 5 million gallons a day of Cascade Mountain water?
“It will be anything from brewed teas and coffees, to sodas and bottled water,” Winter said. Tethys Enterprises is a new private venture, but Steve Winter is a life long resident of Snohomish County, having served as the COO of Intermec.
Everett City Council will announce at what future meeting this proposal will be discussed, read, and voted upon.
Located next to the Everett Public Library, Skotdal Real Estate's newest mixed-use residential/retail project represents an “urban living” model that puts people within walking distance of places to work, shop and play.
Additionally, it is transit oriented, has outlets for electric cars and plenty of bike storage - the units are highly energy efficient and many of the building materials were made from recyclable substances.
We are excited that Sean Staub of Skotdal Real Estate has agreed to be our host.
Jacqueline Powers ofPowers Design Company who has 20 years experience in interior design has recently released a self published book about "green remodeling". The book is designed to be used as a workbook for individuals to use when doing their own "green remodel". Jacqueline will be at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle at 7pm on Jan. 20th. Speaking about sustainable remodeling and my book. The book is available for $19.95 in Everett at Apothecary in Thyme or at the Edmonds Book Store in Edmonds. To get your copy or to find out more call 425-771-7715 or e-mail jacuqeline@powersdesignco.com.
Founded nearly 25 years ago, Rice Group has been providing support and design services for architects and contractors in many regions of the country. Specializing in mechanical consulting services including HVAC, plumbing, medical gas and process piping design as well as energy conservation including Energy Code Compliance and training, LEED® and Built Green® evaluation and participation, construction administration, value engineering, feasibility and constructability review and life cycle cost analysis.
Founded nearly 25 years ago, Rice Group has been providing support and design services for architects and contractors in many regions of the country. Specializing in mechanical consulting services including HVAC, plumbing, medical gas and process piping design as well as energy conservation including Energy Code Compliance and training, LEED® and Built Green® evaluation and participation, construction administration, value engineering, feasibility and constructability review and life cycle cost analysis.