Business briefs

Wine and cheese

Wind Rose Cellars, 155 W. Cedar St., Sequim, hosts a cheese party with Black Sheep Creamery cheeses and Wind Rose wines from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Tasting fee is $5. Music with Jake Reichner begins at 7:30 p.m. on the wine patio. No cover.

Grocery Outlet turns 1

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, 1045 W. Washington St., Sequim, celebrates its first anniversary from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, with discounts, a Wheel of Bargains and free face painting for children (11 a.m.-3 p.m.).

Gurnsey joins Wave Business

Billi Jean Gurnsey has joined Wave Business Solutions as the new business solutions manager. She leads a team of account executives providing video, Internet, phone service and other business technology to help small businesses stay connected. Reach her 425-466-8313.

McComb supports Ronald McDonald House

McComb Gardens, 751 McComb Road, Sequim, has joined the Ronald McDonald House pop tab donation program. The Sequim program is directed by Sam Manders and the pull tabs are donated to Ronald McDonald House, a “home away from home” for parents of seriously ill children in Portland, Ore., hospitals.

Kuh named branch manager

Columbia Bank announces the promotion of Brian Kuh from commercial banking officer to branch manager. In his new role, Kuh will oversee the Sequim branch staff as he continues to serve individuals and small businesses throughout the North Olympic Peninsula. Columbia Bank’s Sequim branch is at 645 W. Washington St. Call 681-6273.