Hiring Tips for Small Business Owners

Aug 5 2011 As a business owner, one of your top priorities (along with proper insurance) should be hiring competent and gifted team members. Hiring new staff or replacing someone is also one of the top "pain points." The entire... more ›

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No More Phone Books

Aug 1 2011 If you're tired of phone books coming to your house, or can use the internet or your smartphone to find what you need rather than wasting the paper on an entire book, you can make a change for the better. Call 1-... more ›

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Balcos Food Drive!

Jul 8 2011 To help support the North Helpline Food Bank, we are participating in a food drive to help them boost their food supply! Typically you think of food drives around Thanksgiving, but with the food bank's usual... more ›

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Seattle Waives Parking Ticket Collections and Interest

May 27 2011 For a very limited time, the City of Seattle will be waiving the collections and interest on unpaid parking tickets. If you have back parking tickets, this is the time to pay them. The parking ticket collections and... more ›

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Seattle Drivers Beware: City Starting to "Boot" Cars

May 26 2011 Seattleites beware! If you have parking tickets and drive in Seattle, make sure you pay them! If you live in Seattle and have four or more unpaid parking tickets, Scofflaw could get you in big trouble.... more ›

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New Employees 2011

Jan 25 2011 With our growth, we have added new staff to the mix! We are very happy to have new, fresh faces on board with Balcos Insurance!   Balcos Insurance is pleased to introduce: Laura Erb Front desk / Reception I... more ›

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Don't be Scared of Halloween Safety

Sep 23 2010 Follow this list of tips and tricks for a safer Halloween this year! For Adults: Drive carefully at driveways, curves, hills, stop signs, and intersections. Watch for kids walking in the street. Know when your neighborhood holds Halloween activities. Don't use cell phones while... more ›

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Emergency Contact Program

Sep 8 2010 Imagine this… Disaster strikes – and we don’t know how to find you. Some time ago, such a tragedy happened to one of our clients – and we vowed we would never let it happen again. Not if we can... more ›

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Spotlight on Success: P & D Contractors Northwest

May 25 2010 P & D Contractors Northwest LLC provides residential and commercial remodel and new construction services. Their core operating principles are: timely completion, cleanliness, environmentally conscious practices, and high quality finished product. P & D Contractors Northwest LLC provides residential and commercial remodel and new construction services. Their core operating principles are: timely completion, cleanliness, environmentally conscious practices,... more ›

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Safeco's Agent Gives Program: Ballard Boys & Girls Club

May 25 2010 Michelle Ferris nominated the Ballard Boys & Girls Club to support the community, and on Sept. 3rd, Balcos Insurance presented them with a $1,500 donation from Safeco Insurance. Donors Harry & Clare Wilson... more ›

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Spotlight on Success: Nimbus Restaurant

May 25 2010 Along with striking views of Mount Baker and the San Juan Islands, Nimbus features creative upscale dining and seasonal cocktails in a casual environment. Nimbus Restaurant is located on the 15th floor of the Bellingham Towers Building in downtown Bellingham, Washington. Along with striking views of Mount Baker and the San Juan Islands, Nimbus features creative upscale... more ›

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Safeco Agent Gives Program: Community to Community Development

May 25 2010 Safeco’s contribution was presented to Community to Community Development by Michelle Ferris of Balcos Insurance. Ferris nominated Community to Community Development for a grant through Safeco’s Agent Giving Program. Safeco’s contribution was presented to Community to Community Development by Michelle Ferris of Balcos Insurance. Ferris nominated Community to Community Development for a grant through Safeco’s Agent Giving... more ›

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Spotlight on Success: Trophy Cupcakes

May 25 2010 In the heart of Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood lies a glittering butter cream jewel – Trophy Cupcakes. Opened in February of 2007 by husband and wife team Michael Williamson and Jennifer Shea, Trophy Cupcakes has soared to become one of the premier dessert destinations in Seattle. In the heart of Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood lies a glittering butter cream jewel – Trophy Cupcakes. Opened in February of 2007 by husband and wife team Michael Williamson and Jennifer Shea, Trophy... more ›

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Spotlight on Success: Heroes for the Homeless

May 25 2010 Heroes for the Homeless began with a vision to find meaningful ways to assist the homeless. For years Tricia Lapitan handed out bottled water and juice boxes to the homeless instead of giving them money... Heroes for the Homeless began with a vision to find meaningful ways to assist the homeless.  For years Tricia Lapitan handed out bottled water and juice boxes to the homeless instead of giving them money. ... more ›

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Getting a Job in a Recession

May 25 2010 If you’re not looking for a job yourself, odds are, you probably know someone that is. With unemployment rates hovering around 10% in Washington State, it can be difficult right now to find a job, it’s far from impossible. R.B. Sheridan said it best, and most simply, “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” If you’re not looking for a job yourself, odds are, you probably know someone that is. With unemployment rates hovering around 10% in Washington State, it can be difficult right now to find a job, it’s far... more ›

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From Disasters of Rubble and Mud: Haitian Children & Opportunities

May 25 2010 With a population of almost 10 million that has been hindered by colonialism, dictatorships, depleted natural resources, and most recently, a series of devastating storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes, it is difficult to find where to begin helping a nation so troubled. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a colleague of Mark Balcos, Mike Leland, of Premier Construction Management (who built the new Bellingham Balcos Insurance office building), and his wife, Chris Leland. They... more ›

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Get a Better Job... Get a Promotion

May 25 2010 Most businesses certainly took some licks during the recession – but many are starting to pull out. And with the additional work you’ve put in during tough times, perhaps moving into a better position – with a better paycheck - is on your mind. Most businesses certainly took some licks during the recession – but many are starting to pull out. And with the additional work you’ve put in during tough times, perhaps moving into a better position &... more ›

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New Balcos Insurance Bellingham Office

Oct 29 2009 For release: July 20, 2008 MARK BALCOS, of BALCOS INSURANCE, INC. OPENING NEW OFFICE IN BELLINGHAM Mark Balcos, president and founder of Balcos Insurance, has always had big plans for the business. Balcos Insurance... more ›

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A Balcos Venture: Balcos Business Brokers, inc.

Oct 28 2009 For release: September 12, 2008 MARK BALCOS, of BALCOS INSURANCE, INC. OPENING NEW BUSINESS: BALCOS BUSINESS BROKERS, INC. The Seattle Balcos Insurance office is expanding. Balcos Insurance takes care of its... more ›

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C2CD Press Release

Oct 28 2009 Safeco Insurance and Balcos Insurance, inc. Supports Community to Community Development Seattle, Washington (June 20, 2009) – Balcos Insurance, inc. announced today that Safeco Insurance has donated $1,500 to... more ›

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Personal Lines Account Manager

Sep 23 2009 Personal Lines Account Manager Position Company: Balcos Insurance, inc. Job Description: Account Manager, Personal Lines Department Manager: Tracy Lake Email: ContactUs [at] balcosinsurance [dot] com Phone: (... more ›

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Commercial Lines Account Manager

Sep 23 2009 Commercial Account Manager Position Company: Balcos Insurance, inc. Job Description: Account Manager, Commercial Lines Department Manager: Scottie Moffett Email: ContactUs [at] balcosinsurance [dot] com Phone: (... more ›

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Jobs

Sep 23 2009 Balcos Insurance, Inc. is committed to being one of the premier independent insurance agencies in Seattle, Bellingham, and Stanwood, Washington. We serve clients all over Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Arizona,... more ›

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