Patti Rowlson, Author at Ground Report

Northwest Washington auction company adds services that help senior citizens downsize

Mar 19, 2014 | Business, Real Estate

“When talking with folks about downsizing from a family home, one thing comes up over and over again – that is the fear of physically sorting through all their belongings and getting rid of things they don’t want or need,” says Terry Bronkema, Certified Estate Specialist and owner of Bronkema Auction Service. With that in […]

Rover Stay Over expands in Whatcom County

Mar 12, 2014 | Business, Startups

Incorporating dog training services has been on a list of business goals since Rover Stay Over opened their doors in Lynden, WA in 2011. The award winning startup business, located on Hannegan Road between Lynden and Bellingham, already expanded their operation in 2012 by adding a grooming salon for cats and dogs. Now they have […]

Alzheimer Society of Washington expands services as need for support rises

Feb 7, 2014 | Health, Lifestyle

Recent findings show that 1 in 3 seniors will become afflicted with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.The findings also reveal that millions of caregivers are providing billions of hours of unpaid care each year. The need for dementia education and caregiver support has risen as Baby Boomers age because those providing unpaid care are […]

Free business education workshop in NW Washington focuses on goal setting for the year

Feb 6, 2014 | Business, Small Business

Renata Kowalczyk of Collaborative Economy Catalyst and Patti Rowlson of PR Consulting have partnered to host a free business education workshop and networking event for Whatcom County business professionals. The interactive workshop titled Goal Setting for the New Year will take place on Wednesday, February 19th from 4 pm – 5:15 pm. It will be […]

Christian Health Care Center among highest rated nursing homes in Whatcom and Skagit Counties

Dec 18, 2013 | Business, Small Business

After a round of rigorous Washington State inspections, Christian Health Care Center of Lynden, WA has been recognized as one of the top performing eldercare facilities when it comes to quality of patient care. The skilled nursing facility recently received multiple five star ratings which determined specific levels of care at CHCC to be “much […]

6th Annual Spirit of the Holidays program pledges support to local nonprofits

Nov 26, 2013 | Business, Small Business

Since 2008, Debbie Gann of Home Attendant Care has encouraged other companies in NW Washington State to skip giving traditional corporate gifts and make monetary donations to local nonprofits instead. The results of her efforts have led to thousands of dollars being funneled into local charities. “Charitable organizations do an incredible job serving members of […]