Calling all South Sound techies

South Sound techies now have a new award to strive for! SiteCrafting, a local website design and web application development company, recently developed the the SHIFT Awards, an event which will recognize and honor technology application and innovation in the South Sound. Award winners may be nominated by the public and will be chosen by an advisory panel of South Sound professionals. Winners will create and share a brief presentation about their company and/or technology related innovation. For more information, visit www.theshiftawards.com.

Dock Street Marina named 2009 Marina of the Year

Congratulations to Tacoma's own Dock Street Marina - the winner of Marina Dock Age magazine’s Marina of the Year award in the small category. Each year, Marina Dock Age honors two marinas for their spectacular facilities and dedication to customer service, as well as a continued commitment in areas such as environmental responsibility, advertising and marketing, industry and community involvement and facility improvements. Located in the heart of Puget Sound, the award winning Dock Street marina opened as an integral part of Tacoma’s economic revitalization project.