Holiday e-Newsletter 2009

We would like to express our personal and professional gratitude to our amazing clients and colleagues during this holiday season. You have presented us with opportunities to grow and learn, respect and admire, appreciate and value the incredible qualities that we’ve found in the members of our community over the last year.

So as we take stock, give thanks, and celebrate the good fortune and good relationships that have carried us through the year, we are clear that our core values of teamwork and client service will be even more important in the years to come. It is often in times like these when we have the opportunity to hone our skills and sharpen our edge, stay one step ahead of industry trends, and thereby continue to give the best possible value to our clients. It has not been an easy time, yet it has been a good time. We find ourselves stronger, more focused, and more determined at the end of a cycle like this last year, and at the same time we remain appreciative of wherever we are.

And, what is even more valuable, we learn to count on each other. It is said that the strength of each relationship is not measured by the good times, but how well those bonds hold during the tough times. We have been blessed by truly outstanding relationships with colleagues and clients alike, as well as our team Abossein staff.

From all of us at Abossein, may you have a peaceful, joyful and prosperous 2010!

Potala Village is a multistory mixed-use building with 108 three star green built apartments and 15,000+ square feet of retail and restaurant space. Named after the Potala Palace, one of the greatest monuments in Tibet, the Everett structure is designed to be the embodiment of peace and harmony. The ground floor commercial space is suitable for a large sit-down restaurant, fast and casual eatery, and a coffee shop. The new complex will serve as a magnet of activity in the heart of the bustling downtown area. It provides easy access for pedestrians and vehicle traffic.

"Our goal is to become one of the Northwest's premier developers and we pride ourselves on being honest, having integrity and building excellent relationships," said Lobsang Dargey of Dargey Enterprises. "It is an honor to break ground on Potala Village in Everett with a backdrop of the great views, community and downtown area bursting with growth potential. Everett is a beautiful city and is a very desirable location for people to live, to work to raise a family."

Potala Village is the first Built Green building to be developed in Snohomish County and is HUD financed. Built Green, a program of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, strives to promote environmentally friendly home building methods and practices, and enhances communities through leadership in sustainable development.

Built Green certified buildings are resource-efficient and are crafted to exceed building codes and provide years of healthy, quality living, while protecting the Northwest environment. Abossein was responsible for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection. Synergy is the general contractor, and Charlie Morgan and Associates is the architect of record.

Anthony’s newest restaurant for Anacortes is now on the boards and due to be built in 2010. Anthony’s Restaurants owns and operates a family of 25 waterfront restaurants in 20 locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. The first restaurant, Anthony’s HomePort, opened in Kirkland in 1976. Abossein has been privileged to be the MEP design team for Anthony’s Restaurants for the last decade.

We have enjoyed a long and productive relationship with Jeff Arnot, their Chief Operating Officer, and their architects, MulvannyG2 Anthony’s is owned by Seattle native, Budd Gould and employs over 2, 00- team members. Over 170 of them have been employed by Anthony’s for over ten years. Anthony’s is recognized for amazing fresh seafood and for their community service.

Anthony’s owns and operates their own seafood company to insure there are providing their guests with the finest fresh seafood available. The create the ultimate fresh Northwest experience by complementing their fresh seafood with Washington beef, Northwest wines and microbrews and the freshest seasonal produce from local farms. And all of this is served with great waterfront views.

Anthony’s Restaurants is committed to each local community which is a home to one of their restaurants. Anthony’s community service has been recognized on both local and national organizations including the National Restaurant Association as the National Community Partner of the Year.

We are proud to support Anthony’s Restaurants as a corporate client and neighbor.

Last Month's Answer: 2012.

Question of the month (see next month's issue for the answer):

Which equipment is less costly to use, A=Natural gas @ $0.95/Therm, 78% efficient or B=Oil grade-2 @ $2.50/Gallon and 81% efficient?