Business Glance

Business women meet

The Yuma chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Radisson Hotel, 1501 S. Redondo Center Drive. The meeting includes networking, dinner and a program. The cost of $20 is payable at the door (if paying by check, make it payable to ABWA).

For reservations, contact Kerrie Underhill by email at kerskorner@aol.com or call 210-6816.

Government contracting, procurement

Is your business ready for government contracting? Find out by attending the free workshop from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the AWC Downtown Center, 1351 S. Redondo Center Drive, Suite 101.

Learn how to look for information on how to get certified, how to find and identify contracting (and subcontracting) opportunities or how to bid and contract for work.

To register, call (928) 317-6151 or visit tinyurl.com/ptacyuma.

Excel workshop

Arizona Western College will present an advanced Excel workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the AWC Downtown Center, 1351 S. Redondo Center Drive, Room 115. Cost for the workshop is $99.

For questions or to register, contact Arizona Western College Continuing Education at (928) 317-7674 or email ContinuingEd@azwestern.edu.

Washington Federal branch hosts celebration

Washington Federal will celebrate 100 years of serving local communities this month. To commemorate, the Yuma Catalina and Yuma 4th Avenue bank branch is inviting area businesses and residents to join the team for a centennial celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the bank at 100 E. 32nd St. and 1315 S. 4th Ave.

The branch will provide refreshments and the celebration will feature a drawing. All residents are invited to participate in the complimentary, celebratory event.

“We’re excited to celebrate Washington Federal’s first 100 years in banking with our Yuma neighbors! This event is our chance to say ‘thank you’ to the community for their support and trust,” said Gina Kutas, assistant vice president, branch manager. “Throughout changing economies, Washington Federal has been committed to offering sound and safe banking. My team and I are honored to help continue to make Yuma a great place to live and do business.”

Washington Federal first started in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, not far from today’s headquarters.