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ContentsJanuary / February 2011

January/February 2011 • Advancing the Business Community. • www.vancouverusa.com2

4 From the Chair Happy New Year! By Jeff Woodside, GVCC Board Chair

4 From the PAC-Chair Do What You Can By Don Russo, Public Affairs Committee Chair

5 From the CEO Getting it Done By Kelly Parker, GVCC President & CEO

6 Membership Return on Investment

8 Know Your Legislators

10 Shared Business Priorities

14 Chamber Cash Referral Program

15 Member Services: • Ribbon Cuttings • Member News • New Members • Renewing Members

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Volume 39 • Number 1 • January / February 2011

12-13Clark CountyEconomic Forecast

Thanks to the many members who donated funds to the GVCC Chamber Cares Giving Campaign, which culminat-ed Fri., December 3 at the Ambassadors Holiday Giving Breakfast sponsored by US Digital and photo sponsor Um-pqua Bank! Thank you also to inspirational speaker Rob Ingram. Bravo to the Evergreen High School Select Mixed Ensemble for its standing ovation performance of traditional holiday music. Finally, many thanks to Eric Sawyer, BBSI Preferred Payroll, our 50/50 Raffle winner who generously donated his proceeds back to the Giving Fund. Finally, thank you to Jacquie Brown, Miss Washington 2010 (the great niece of Ambassador Byron Jacobus) for attending the breakfast and her work mentoring youth across the state. Please remember the Chamber’s more than 60 nonprofit (501C3) organizations in your corporate giving programs!

Thanks!

Thank you to Riverview Community Bank for the largest

donation to our member 501c3 nonprofits

Presenting Sponsor David Madore of US Digital & GVCC CEO Kelly Parker

Evergreen High School Select

Mixed Ensemble

GVCC Ambassadorsand Paparazzi Tonight Photos

Kim Capeloto, VP, Riverview Community Bank, Jacquie Brown,

Miss Washington 2010; Byron Jacobus, GVCC Ambassador Water and Air Works (Miss

Washington’s great uncle)

Ambassador of the Year Will Sappenfield and Darcy Altizer

Photo Sponsor Umpqua Bank

Kim Capeloto & Kelly Parker

From the PAC-Chair

Jeff Woodside Nutter CorporationChair, Board of Directors

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce


In this season of resolutions, I would encourage you to renew your commitment to the success of your business by taking steps now to make the most out of your GVCC investment. Just like a gym membership, you only get

out of the GVCC what you put into it. We provide the network and the opportunity – it’s up to members to take it to the next level.

We have just completed our 2011 calendar of events and I’m thrilled to let you know that 2011 is shaping up to be one of the best ever in terms of networking, community involvement, business leads and member services. Please take a look at the events list on page 21 and plan your networking year.

In addition to networking, we recently launched our leads referral system so you will know when your business is being referred and exactly who is interested in your company. In 2010, from our online membership directory alone, our members received more than 500,000 referrals. Staff and the front desk will now be able to track referrals as well and report them directly to you.

In December Chamber staff sent several surveys to members in order to better serve you. In summary, you are extremely pleased with our events and networking opportunities. You asked us to limit our email announcements to one per week, which we have already implemented. Member feedback also suggests that we should consider alternatives for our ChamberNews magazine, including mailing printed copies to members quarterly. We are researching pricing for that option and other communications and social media options that will add value to your membership.

Finally, here’s to a prosperous New Year for you and your business!

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”~ Theodore Roosevelt

On December 17 we hosted our Southwest Washington legislative delegation and other officials at the annual Legislative Outlook Breakfast co-hosted by the GVCC, Identity Clark County and the Columbia River Economic Development Council. Most but not

all of our legislative delegation chose to attend. Thank you to MacKay and Sposito for sponsoring the event.

This year our 2011 Joint Legislative Agenda (See page 10 for the full document) is, not surprisingly, focused on economic recovery. With unemployment here in Clark County over 2% higher than anywhere else in the state, our members and the business community readily acknowledge that economic development efforts must be the No. 1 priority as we climb out of the Great Recession towards a new but very different future.

This key area of emphasis in our agenda is embodied in the following statement: “While state and local revenues have been devastated….Southwest Washington’s leading business organizations believe that there is a sound argument to refocus and invest in economic development and job creation in our region.” We believe that our local legislators understand and embrace this position. For example, Rep. Tim Probst has committed to increasing access to capital for small business. Sen. Craig Pridemore, noting the years the Columbia River Crossing project has been in the planning stages and the number of jobs a new Crossing will lead to, simply stated, “Build the Bridge now.” Rep. Ed Orcutt has sought to reduce issuance of new regulations as a means to assist economic growth, particularly with regard to new construction and

Happy New Year!

Do What You Can

From the Chair

Don Russo Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Immediate Past Board Chair, Public Affairs Committee Chair


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In 2002, the Seattle Times ran a story about border hopping and the sales tax leakage into Oregon. Years later, we’re still battling the drain on our economy and watching money – and jobs – slip away. Only now, there’s so much more at stake. Clark County remains saddled with the state’s highest unemployment rate. Scott Bailey, a Washington State regional economist in Vancouver, reported in October that Clark County lost 8,200 jobs – 6.1 percent of its total – since the recession began.

The 2002 research estimated $49 million per year in state and local sales tax revenue leaking to Oregon. In 2009 the Columbia River Economic Development Council estimated leakage of $75 million and $915 million per year in lost sales. The CREDC calculates that every $1 million saved equals 6 new jobs. The enormity of these numbers means it is more important than ever to emphasize the importance of keeping our dollars right here in Clark County creating new opportunities and building our economy back into the regional powerhouse it can – and will be.

That’s why we recently launched the “Do You Get It” campaign along with our Southwest Washington Business Leaders partners and city and county partners. The campaign emphasizes JOBS and infrastructure via a series of posters created for our local communities and is supported by business leaders, our local mayors and Clark County government partners.

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Getting it Done

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The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is a privately fund-

ednon-profitorganizationdedicatedto serving you, our 1,100 member businesses. The Chamber serves as a catalyst for economic growth by pro-viding relevant business resources for members and facilitating strategic connections across business, educa-tion, and government. As the recog-nized voice of regional commerce locally for 120 years, The Chamber leveragesitsinfluencetoadvocateapro-business agenda locally, as well as at state and federal levels while

serving as a government watchdog to keep members informed of policy changes that will impact their busi-nesses. By working in partnership with local stakeholders, The Chamber aligns the development efforts of the community to drive progress and promote economic vitality for the entire Southwest Washington region.

Followingarejustafewofthebenefitsmembers receive for their member-ship investment which far outweigh your annual dues.

Networking & Referrals:• HundredsofdirectGVCC-to- consumer referrals for your business by phone, email and web: $2,000+/year

• FreelistingintheGVCConline business directory: $500/year

• InstantaccesstotheChamber of Commerce Brand: Priceless

• Memberrateevententrysavings: $200/year

• Complimentaryribboncutting service: $500

• Webreferrals:TheGVCC’sonline directory and member referral system generated more than 500,000 referrals in 2010.

• Top Referral categories: - Restaurants - Banks & Credit Unions - Hotels & Other Accommodations - Insurance - Accountants

Greater Vancouver Chamber of CommerceMembership Return on Investment

The Real Value of Joining a Chamber of Commerce

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Table 1. How Effectively Business Strategies Communicate Specific Traits about a Company The percentages in Table 1 show just how effective of a business strategy being active in a chamber really is. For example, consumers say that being active in the local chamber is 29% more effective for communicating that a company uses good practices than it is for making a general statement about the company. Specific Company Traits

Uses good business practices

Reputable Cares about customers

Community involvement

Being active in the local chamber of commerce

29% more effective

26% more effective

13% more effective

12% more effective

Sponsoring events around the community Equally effective 10% more

effective 20% more effective

24% more effective

Encouraging employees to volunteer

19% more effective

14% more effective

13% more effective

15% more effective

Giving out scholarships to local students Equally effective Equally effective 28% more

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Encouraging employees to donate to a charity Equally effective Equally effective Equally effective Equally effective

Table 2. The Impacts of Chamber Membership on Small Businesses This table indicates that if consumers are aware that a small business is involved with its local chamber great benefits emerge. For example, the table indicates that if consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, the business enjoys a 44% increase in its consumer favorability rating.

% Increase in Favorability

% Increase in Awareness

% Increase in Reputation

% Increase in Future

Patronage

Consumers 44% 51% 57% 63%

Business Decision-Makers 37% 51% 58% 59%

Table 3. What a Chamber Membership Shows Customers This table is a snapshot of just how effectively chamber membership conveys to consumers each of the specific company traits. The graph shows that seven out of ten consumers believe that being actively involved in the chamber is an effective strategy for enhancing a business’ reputation and for demonstrating that it uses good business practices. Showing people about your company 59%

Showing that you are involved in the community 63%

Showing that you care about customers 64%

Showing that you have a good reputation 69%

Showing that you use good business practices 70%


Source: The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce conducted by the Schapiro Group, Atlanta Georgia

Table 1. How Effectively Business Strategies Communicate Specific Traits about a Company The percentages in Table 1 show just how effective of a business strategy being active in a chamber really is. For example, consumers say that being active in the local chamber is 29% more effective for communicating that a company uses good practices than it is for making a general statement about the company. Specific Company Traits

Uses good business practices

Reputable Cares about customers

Community involvement

Being active in the local chamber of commerce

29% more effective

26% more effective

13% more effective

12% more effective

Sponsoring events around the community Equally effective 10% more

effective 20% more effective

24% more effective

Encouraging employees to volunteer

19% more effective

14% more effective

13% more effective

15% more effective

Giving out scholarships to local students Equally effective Equally effective 28% more

effective 36% more effective B

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Encouraging employees to donate to a charity Equally effective Equally effective Equally effective Equally effective

Table 2. The Impacts of Chamber Membership on Small Businesses This table indicates that if consumers are aware that a small business is involved with its local chamber great benefits emerge. For example, the table indicates that if consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, the business enjoys a 44% increase in its consumer favorability rating.

% Increase in Favorability

% Increase in Awareness

% Increase in Reputation

% Increase in Future

Patronage

Consumers 44% 51% 57% 63%

Business Decision-Makers 37% 51% 58% 59%

Table 3. What a Chamber Membership Shows Customers This table is a snapshot of just how effectively chamber membership conveys to consumers each of the specific company traits. The graph shows that seven out of ten consumers believe that being actively involved in the chamber is an effective strategy for enhancing a business’ reputation and for demonstrating that it uses good business practices. Showing people about your company 59%

Showing that you are involved in the community 63%

Showing that you care about customers 64%

Showing that you have a good reputation 69%

Showing that you use good business practices 70%


Source: The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce conducted by the Schapiro Group, Atlanta Georgia

Members-Only Professional Services:• PR,Branding&Mediatraining and consultation: $85 per hour• PressReleasesubmissionservice for small business members: $400 annually

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15th Legislative DistrictSenator n Sen. Jim Honeyford (R)

LegislativeOffice:107 Irving R. Newhouse Bldg.P.O. Box 40415Olympia, WA 98504-0415Phone: 360 786 7684E-mail: [email protected]

17th Legislative DistrictSenatorn Sen. Don Benton (R)

LegislativeOffice:109B Irving R. Newhouse Bldg.P.O. Box 40417Olympia, WA 98504-0417Phone: 360 786 7632E-mail: [email protected]

18th Legislative DistrictSenatorn Sen. Joseph Zarelli (R)

LegislativeOffice:204 Irving R. Newhouse Bldg.P.O. Box 40418Olympia, WA 98504-0418Phone: 360 786 7634E-mail: [email protected]

49th Legislative DistrictSenatorn Sen. Craig Pridemore (D)

LegislativeOffice:212 John A. Cherberg Bldg.P.O. Box 40449Olympia, WA 98504-0449Phone: 360 786 7696E-mail: [email protected]

Get Involved, Stay Informed, Be an Active Citizen. Contact Your Representatives to the Washington State LegislatureThe 2011 legislative session convenes on January 10, 2011.

Representative, Pos. 1n Rep. Bruce Chandler (R)

LegislativeOffice:427B Legislative Bldg.P.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600Phone: 360 786 7960E-mail: [email protected]

Representative, Pos. 1n Rep. Tim Probst (D)

LegislativeOffice:325 John L. O’Brien Bldg.P.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600Phone: 360 786 7994E-mail: [email protected]

Representative, Pos. 1n Rep. Ann Rivers (R)

Newly Elected E-mail: [email protected]

Representative, Pos. 1n Rep. Jim Jacks (D)


Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. David Taylor (R) LegislativeOffice:438 John L. O’Brien Bldg.P.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600Phone: 360 786 7874E-mail: [email protected]

Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. Paul Harris (R)

Newly ElectedE-mail: [email protected]

Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. Ed Orcutt (R)


Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. Jim Moeller (D)

LegislativeOffice:436A Legislative Bldg.P.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600Phone: 360 786 7872E-mail: [email protected] n

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This is also why we are again hosting our hugely successful Southwest Washington Shop Local Business Showcase sponsored by Alaska Airlines, On Line Support and The Columbian. Nearly 500 participants attended the free marketplace-style show last year, which will be held again on February 22, 2011 at the Red Lion Hotel in Vancouver. Last year’s event featured 50 local vendors.

Please mark your calendars, register your show booth, put a “Do We Get It?” poster in your shop window and feel heartened that your business support network is working hard on your behalf. Not only do we get it, but together, we will get it done. It may feel like trudging from time to time, but trudging means “walking with purpose” and we know our purpose here at the Chamber: Provide business leadership that results in economic vitality for businesses, their employees and our community.

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This means serving your business needs and helping you achieve your business goals.

I look forward to seeing you and learning more about how your business is doing in 2011 and how the Chamber can help. n

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Stormwater regulations. This legislative ses-sion cannot be about party politics, but rather about getting our citizens back to work and our local businesses, small and large, fully engaged and once again hiring employees.

Please review the agenda and stay in touch with us and your legislative representatives in 2011. Working together we can and will make a huge impact in our efforts to take the collective voice of Clark County businesses to Olympia. Contact GVCC Communications Director Gina Williams with any specific questions or concerns regarding GVCC public affairs at [email protected] or 360-567-1056.

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Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. David Taylor (R) LegislativeOffice:438 John L. O’Brien Bldg.P.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600Phone: 360 786 7874E-mail: [email protected]

Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. Paul Harris (R)

Newly ElectedE-mail: [email protected]

Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. Ed Orcutt (R)


Representative, Pos. 2n Rep. Jim Moeller (D)

LegislativeOffice:436A Legislative Bldg.P.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600Phone: 360 786 7872E-mail: [email protected] n


The citizens and business community of southwest Washington find themselves

in unprecedented times. Continued recov-ery from the Great Recession will require leadership at all levels of the community including our legislative delegation. It is becoming clear that the southwest Washington economy has been more heavi-ly impacted by the recession than anywhere else in the state and that our recovery will take longer. While state and local revenues have been devastated, requiring massive and continuing cuts to meet statutory bud-get requirements, southwest Washington’s

leading business organizations believe that there is a sound argument to refocus and invest in economic development and job cre-ation in our region.

Unemployment remains over 2% higher than anywhere else in the state with over 30,000 of our neighbors out of work. Over 1,000 unemployed workers exhaust their unem-ployment benefits each month. That number will approach 2,000 a month as federal extended benefits expire in April 2011. This increase in unsupported unemployment will increase the demand on community non-profit and charitable services.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The business organizations of southwest Washington recommend a four-point strate-gy that focuses on economic development and job creation, capital stimulus, regulatory changes and maintenance of the social safety net for those most impacted by the recession:

• Innovation in Job Creation: Our econom-ic strategy is being revised and will include entrepreneurial development as a source for indigenous job creation. Enabling these strategies through state assistance is needed.- Maintain or increase the state investment in local economic development in SW Washington to ensure the maintenance of effort focused on job creation.- Pilot an entrepreneurial development program that focuses on the creation of a virtual business accelerator, development of a community venture capital fund and other forms of entrepreneurial finance, and enhanced business advisory services.• Infrastructure Investment: Investing in the transportation and physical infrastruc-ture is necessary to grow a vibrant economy. Capital investment is extremely important to

the region’s economic recovery. An impor-tant investment is funding of the library renovation at WSU Vancouver.• Regulatory Relief: Simplicity of dealing with government is a key to business success.- We support local government initiatives to reduce needless regulatory burdens and urge the state to address regulations that force local action.- We support the request of the Higher Education Board to allow that body to approve advanced degrees at Washington’s branch campuses.• Safety Net: Recognizing the fiscal crises facing the state budget, we nevertheless support efforts to protect, to the extent possible, the social service safety mechanism that affects local not-for-profit sector organizations.

TRANSPORTATION

We support the creation of a 2011multi-mod-al transportation investment package for the

SHARED BUSINESS PRIORITIESfor the 2011 Washington State Legislative Session

future that includes state highways, bridges, rail, city and county projects and improve-ments to transit, including, if necessary, a public referendum on such a package. Specific projects include:• SupporttheproposedColumbiaRiver Crossing (I-5 Bridge) project and advocate for its funding.• Maintainthefundingandschedulefor southwest Washington transportation projects.• FundtheWestVancouverAccessProject that will create permanent private-sector jobs.

The business community of Clark County has provided a united voice and southwest Washington Legislators have been receptive and supportive. Southwest Washington has enjoyed successes because of the teamwork this region demonstrates in both the public and private sectors. We thank you for your continued support. n

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GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCEKelly Parker, President/CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS• Jeff Woodside, Chair Nutter Corporation• Tim Schauer, Chair-Elect MacKay and Sposito, Inc.• Kristy Weaver, Vice Chair Pacific Continental Bank•Winston Asi, Secretary-Treasurer Columbia Machine, Inc.•Don Russo, Immediate Past Chair Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt• Jonathan Avery Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center• John Deeder Evergreen Public Schools• Tamara J. Fuller NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson• Jeff Harvey Burgerville – The Holland Corporation•David Horowitz David Horowitz, CPA• Elie Kassab Prestige Development•Daniel Kirkwood Kirkwood & Kirkwood, Inc.• Paul McLinn Calderon Family Dentistry•Alex McMillan Alx Fitness•Wayne Nelson Clark Public Utilities District• Eric Olmsted On Line Support, Inc.•William Pritchard Pritchard Orthodontics• Rhona Sen Hoss WSU-Vancouver• Keith Wallace Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, CPA’s

IDENTITY CLARK COUNTYGinger Metcalf, Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS• Edward Lynch, Chairman Emeritus• Scott Horenstein, Chair The Scott Horenstein Law Firm PLLC• Lisa Lowe, Vice-Chair Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt• Pat Sheaffer, Secretary Riverview Community Bank• Keith Wallace, Treasurer Frumenti, Lander and Wallace• Bob Byrd Pacific Die Casting Corporation• Scott Campbell The Columbian• Kim Capeloto Riverview Community Bank• Brad Carlson Evergreen Memorial Gardens• Paul Christensen Realvest Corporation•Mark Feichtinger Stoel Rives LLP• Ron Frederiksen RSV Building Solutions• Eric Fuller Eric Fuller and Associates•David Groth FirstService PGP Valuation, Inc.• Elie Kassab Prestige Development• Steve Kenny Columbia Credit Union• Lance Killian Killian Pacific, LLC• Tom Mears The Holland, Inc.•Mary Meyers Threshold, Inc.• Scott Milam Milam-Imse Consulting• Tami Nesburg Regents Bank• Jerry Nutter Nutter Corporation•Matt Olson Robertson and Olson Construction• Roger Qualman NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson

COLUMBIA RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCILBart Phillips, President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS• Barbara Bushell, Chair Columbia Tech Center• Eric Fuller, Vice-Chair, Eric Fuller and Associates• John McDonagh, Secretary Vancouver Business Journal• Jim Short, Treasurer, WaferTech• Jeff Ahner, Frito-Lay, Inc.•Michelle Baker, Kaiser Permanente• Colleen Boccia, Columbia Credit Union• Jerry Boehm, First Independent• Sid Boles, Moss Adams• Carol Curtis, Clark Public Utilities District• John Deeder, Evergreen School District•Dr. Hal Dengerink, WSU – Vancouver• Paul Dennis, City of Camas•Helen Devery, JD White Division of Berger/ ABAM Engineers, Inc.• Bill Dudley, Landerholm, Memovich,Lansverk & Whitesides• Bob Durgan, Andersen Construction•Mark Fleischauer, JH Kelly LLC• Ron Frederiksen, RSV Building Solutions• Lisa Goecke, Perkins and Co.• Rick Goode, Columbia Machine• Trent Green, Strategic Planning & Business Dev.• Jeffrey Hamm, C-TRAN• Steve Horenstein, Miller Nash• Robert Knight, Clark College•Mark Lampton, Port of Camas/Washougal Board of Commissioners• Lisa Lowe, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt• John Marck, Sharp Microelectronics• Kelly McDonald, Clark County Title Co.• Tim McMahan, Stoel Rives• Tom Mielke, Clark County Commission• Lisa Nisenfeld, Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council•Dennis Pavlina, The Gold Medal Group• Jean Rahn, SWMC Foundation• Kathleen Sego, Innovation Asset Group• Greg Seifert, Biggs Insurance Services• Jeanne Stewart, Vancouver City Council• Brian Wells, Team Construction•Darren Wertz, City of Ridgefield Council• Brian Wolfe, Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners

Business Leadership - 2011 Legislative SessionSHARED BUSINESS PRIORITIES of Clark County

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Prior to joining the team at Marketplace, Vigeland reported and anchored for Oregon Public Broadcasting radio and television in Portland and at WBUR radio in Boston. She has covered numerous national and international stories, including the Northern Ireland peace talks in Belfast, the New England mob trials, and the separate scandals around former U.S. Senator Bob Packwood and figure skater Tonya Harding.

The panels will tackle three major topics that businesses and local leaders struggle with as they drive to rebuild Clark County’s economy. The panelists include a few familiar faces as well as some new experts to help us find fresh insights so we can chart the course for 2011 and beyond.The Economic Forecast began as a special business feature presented by The Columbian in the mid-1980s. In 1995, a breakfast was added to give panelists a public forum to present their views prior to the Sunday publication of a

Charting A New CourseEconomic Forecast Breakfast:Real Estate. Innovation and Jobs. Health Care in an era of reform.

How can we best chart the course for the rest of 2011 and beyond?

The Columbian’s annual Economic Forecast breakfast, presented by First Independent Bank, provides in-depth economic and business information tailored specifically for the business community in Clark

County. This year’s event, on Friday, January 21, will help businesses look ahead with confidence.

Special keynote speaker Tess Vigeland, host of Marketplace Money on NPR radio and presented by Oregon Public Broadcasting, will talk about business and the economy with her unique consumer focus. A graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., Vigeland is a longtime public radio veteran, both as a reporter and host, and is a familiar voice to Marketplace and Marketplace Money listeners. She served as host of Marketplace Morning Report for three-and-a-half years, and as substitute host on Marketplace.

LOCATION: Hilton Vancouver Washington Convention Center

COST: $50 a seat; $450 for table of 10; $30 a seat seniors 55+/students

TO REGISTER: Online at www.vancouverusa.com or call Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce at 360-694-2588.

n 7:00 a.m. – Registrationn 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast servedn 7:45 a.m. – Tess Vigeland, host of Marketplace Money, keynote speakern 9-10:00 a.m. – Economic Forecast panelist session of your choice

Keynote Speaker: Tess VigelandHost of American Public Media’s Marketplace and presented by Oregon Public Broadcasting

Special thanks to the sponsors of the 2011 Economic Forecast:

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special section in The Columbian with in-depth information on these topics.

This is the largest presentation of economic information in the greater Portland Metro area, attracting between 400 and 500 regional attendees.

REAL ESTATEWhen will real estate prices stabilize, and what does this mean for property owners and construction workers who depend on this industry for their jobs? What decisions are commercial businesses making, and what do they mean for downtown areas and shopping centers? What are the challenges for bankers in financing real estate projects? Panelists include experts in the banking and real estate fields.

INNOVATION AND JOBSWhat can we do to nurture business growth and innovation in our community. What can public groups do to make Clark County more business friendly? What role should government play in these economic times? Panelists include economic development experts and representatives of the business community.

HEALTH CARE IN AN ERA OF REFORMWhat do business owners and individuals need to know to protect their pocketbooks and stay healthy in an era of reform and ever-rising health care rates? Panelists include hospital officials who will talk about the factors that drive up their rates, an insurance executive who will answer questions about changing laws, and a business consultant who will talk about changing business operations and the pitfalls companies should try to avoid.

Panel PresentationsThis year, for the first time, the panels will tackle three major questions that businesses and local leaders face as they strive to rebuild Clark County’s economy. Familiar faces and new experts to the panels share their insights to help chart the best course for 2011 and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to attend one of the following panels.

The successful student program, presented with the sponsor-ship of MacKay & Sposito, Inc., continues to attract high school and college students. The first fifty students and their advisers are offered free seats to the event by calling the GVCC office at 360-694-2588.

Ron Wysaske President and Chief Operating Officer, Riverview Community Bank

Bart Phillips President,Columbia River Economic Development Council

Peter AdlerSenior Vice President of Strategy, Innovation and Development,PeaceHealth

Eric Fuller President and Designated Broker,Eric Fuller & Associates, Inc.

Paul DennisMayor of Camas and Owner, Cascade Planning Group

Dr. Melinda Muller Clinical Vice President for Primary Care,Legacy Medical Group

Dick Riley Owner and President, Riley & Marks, Inc.

Deena PierottFounder, Urban Entrepreneurs Network and Mosaic Blueprint

Jared ShortPresident,Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

Pam LindloffAssociate Vice President, NAI Norris Beggs & Simpson

Scott BaileyRegional labor Economist, Washington Employment Security Department

Kristie SmithDirector of Branch Operations, Barrett Business Services, Inc.

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Chamber Cash Referral Program

Help Your Chamber Grow & Put Money in Your Pocket! The Chamber Cash Referral Program is a great opportunity to help grow your chamber and your business! We value your membership and appreciate your help to grow the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. With this program you provide referrals and, if they become a member of the GVCC, you can earn Chamber Cash that can be used towards advertising and event participation. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Provide us with the name of a business owner who you feel would benefit from Chamber membership. Fill out the form below and fax it to the GVCC Office at (360) 693-8279. We will contact the referred business and upon the receipt of payment of the first year’s membership dues and a

completed Membership Agreement, YOU will have the choice of the following:

SELECT ONE: □ $50 FAST PASS □ 1 Month Web Advertising (Up to a $200 value) □ $50 credit towards advertising in the Chamber News Magazine

IT’S THAT EASY! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to help your Chamber grow and put more money back in your pocket!

Terms and Conditions Chamber Cash is non-transferable $50 Chamber Cash is for new memberships only There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make Chamber members in good standing are eligible for the Chamber Cash program The referral must become a member within 1 month of the referral date A referral form must be at the GVCC office indicating YOU as the person referring the new business If a referral form for a prospective member is submitted more than once, the GVCC will honor the first referring party

When consumers know that a small business is a chamber member, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the fu-ture. When consumers know that a res-taurant franchise is a chamber member, they are 40% more likely to eat at the restaurant in the next few months.

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Your Information: Name ___________________________________ Company ________________________________ Telephone _______________________________ E-Mail __________________________________ Comments _______________________________ ________________________________________

Referred Company Information: Contact Person _______________________________ Title _______________________________________ Company ___________________________________ Address ____________________________________ Telephone __________________________________ E-Mail _____________________________________

Return completed form to the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver , WA 98660 or Fax to (360) 693-8279 http://www.vancouverusa.com


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n Congrats & Best Wishes to GVCC Ambassador Tom Phillips who is retiring from Sterlings Savings Bank. Tom will remain a member of the GVCC and will continue to serve as a GVCC

Ambassador! Tom worked as Cascade Park branch manager for 9 1/2 years.

n Congratulations to GVCC Board Member Rhona Sen-Hoss on her new position with WSU-Vancouver. Sen-Hoss previously worked for The Columbian Newspaper. She is now WSU’s Assistant Director

of Development & Alumni Relations.

n Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GSM: RVSB) recently announced the appointment of Bess R. Wills, General Manager/Co-Owner of Gresham Ford, to the Board of Directors for Riverview Community

Bank and Riverview Bancorp, Inc. “Bess is one of the leading, if not the most recognized businessperson in Gresham and East Multnomah County,” said Pat Sheaffer, Chairman and CEO of Riverview Bancorp.

n Patricia Spicer, Customer Service Agent with Davidson Insurance, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR). Spicer successfully completed five courses covering all areas of insur-

ance risks and exposures, followed by extensive examinations. A licensed insur-ance agent, she has more than 30 years of insurance agency experience.

n Bryan Cole, Rob Nielsen, and Megan Strand have been appointed to the Parks Foundation Board of Directors. Cole, Vice President of Landscape Architecture for MacKay Sposito, Inc., brings more than 19 years of experience and expertise in park

and recreation design including the development of neighborhood, communi-ty, and regional parks, trails, and environ-mental restoration projects to the founda-tion board. Nielsen, Western Regional vice president for Waste Connections, Inc., earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine and studied environ-mental engineering as a graduate school student. Strand, a marketing/communi-cation professional with a focus on cause-related marketing and project manage-ment, brings experience in both the public and nonprofit sector to the foundation.

n MacKay & Sposito, Inc. (M&S) announced the addition of Nick Hastings, Chris Horne, Karl Maritt and Carolyn Sork to its Construction Management team based out of its headquarters in Vancouver, WA “Nick, Chris, Karl and Carolyn bring a wide breadth of construction manage-ment knowledge to our expanding Construction Management and Inspection Team,” said Tim Schauer, President of M&S. “We are looking forward to utilizing their experience and expertise to further service our clients.”

Making Headlines n A $10,000 donation from Waste Connections, Inc. provided the Parks Foundation of Clark County a much-needed boost toward achieving its end-of-year campaign fundraising goal.

“We’re pleased to support the foundation in its efforts to ensure a healthy commu-nity with access to recreation for all Clark County citizens,” said Rob Nielsen, western region vice president for Waste Connections.

In addition to the contribution from Waste Connections, Parks Foundation Board of Directors, leading by example

Member News and hoping to inspire donors to open their checkbooks in support of parks and recre-ation this holiday season, will donate an additional $25 for each individual contri-bution, no matter the size, the foundation receives through its end-of-year campaign.

n RSV Building Solutions, a Vancouver-based construction company that specializ-es in restaurant remodeling and construc-tion, recently completed a 1,400-square-foot store for Dominos Pizza in Vancouver. The project, which was completed Oct. 1, 2010, is the first Dominos in the Vancouver /Portland area that has integrated the new national store brand concept into its interior and exterior design.

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“We were thrilled to be selected as the contractor to build the first store in the area that showcases Dominos’ new brand concept,” said Ron Frederiksen, president of RSV Building Solutions.

Business is looking up for Coffee News publisher Steve Lawrence. The Vancouver entrepreneur recently announced that he is expanding with the hiring of two employ-ees, Tom Berg of Vancouver and Dawn Kendall of Battle Ground. “With the distri-bution growing I have found it necessary to bring some people aboard to help with the delivery. They have taken on the responsibility of distribution to territories within Vancouver and Clark County.” Kendall, a wife and mother of two, is delivering in Battle Ground and Hazel Dell. Berg, husband and father, is deliver-ing to the areas of East Vancouver and Orchards. Go to http://coffeenewsvan.com/ for more information about Coffee News.

n West Coast Self Storage Group and its project partner Catalyst Storage Investors announced the opening of West Coast Self Storage of East Vancouver, a new self stor-age facility located on 164th Ave just off Mill Plain between 5th and 6th Streets. “This project combines a very attractive design as well as a functional structure to meet an important need in this Vancouver neighborhood,” said Jim McNamee, President of West Coast Self Storage Group. Designed by Magellan Architects, the building encompasses 45,000 net rent-able square feet demised into 463 units. A commercial delivery acceptance pro-gram is available for business customers as well. More details can be found at www.WestCoastSelfStorage.com.

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n SoHo Marketing Guru presents “Networking 4 Newbies,” Friday, January 7, 2011, 9:30 a.m. , SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, 98661. Registration is not required but recommended as seating is limited; call 360-882-1298 to reserve a space. The event is free, but due to space limitations, reservations are strongly recommended. More info: http://www.meetup.com/Networking-Newbies/about/http://www.SoHoMarketingGuru.com

n Don Houston of the financial services firm Edward Jones wants to help local CPA’s meet their professional education requirements. Don is hosting a continuing education seminar for these professionals on Uni-K, One Solution, Multiple Opportunities: The Uni-K Phenomenon at his office at 6623 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver 98661 on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Located next door to Safeway on Andreson and Mill Plain Blvd. in Vancouver. Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP to Amber at (360) 695-1147 by January 18, 2011.

n Clark College and the Director of the Clark College Jazz Festival, Richard Inouye, would like to invite everyone to three full days of exciting vocal and big band jazz at the 49th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival! This celebrated tradition will take place Thursday through Saturday, January 27 through 29, 2011 in Gaiser Hall on the Clark College campus. Sixty vocal and instrumental jazz ensem-bles from Washington and Oregon are scheduled to perform in this year’s competition with awards presented to the top three jazz ensembles in each class, A through AAAA. The sweepstakes trophy and the honor to be featured at next year’s festival will be presented to one outstanding band chosen from the entire festival. Additionally, awards will be presented to outstanding vocal and instrumental soloists. For additional details, go to: http://www.clark.edu/special/jazz_festival/

You are invited to

State of the County ~ 2011

Presented by Board of Clark County CommissionersTom Mielke, Marc Boldt, Steve Stuart

Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver

Need help to attend? Contact the Clark County ADA Office. Voice (360) 397-2000; Relay 711 or (800) 833-6388; E-mail [email protected].


Leonard MartinezAnExit Bail Bonds, LLC 1507 Broadway St .Vancouver,WA98663•360-696-0300

Erin MusgroveChaotic Chocolate 1920 Whitetail Lane Woodland,WA98674•360-314-7062

Kim HashThe Children’s Center 415 W 11th St. Vancouver,WA98660•360-699-2244

Chad RyanDesi 8100 NE St Johns Rd., Suite A101 Vancouver,WA98665•360-213-1437

Pamela & JohnEvergreen Wine Cellar, LLC 2608 E Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661

Sean HafeziGlesto Solutions Tech 2802 NE 173rd Ct.Vancouver,WA98682•360-254-8175

Martha NackeMD Billing Services, LLC11500 A3 NE 76th St., No. 30 Vancouver,WA98662•360-254-3663

Tyler MildrenPerlo Construction 7190 SW Sandberg St. Portland,OR97223•503-624-2090

Wayne Kurtz Primerica - Kurtz 4665 U Street Washougal,WA98671•503-407-2834

Eddie AllenSynotac Web Design 123 NW 2nd Ave., Suite 205 Portland,OR97209•503-517-2116

John SnowdenWest Coast Self Storage of Vancouver501 SE 164th Ave. Vancouver,WA98684•360-256-6988

Marc PitcherAmerica’s Premier Mortgage 916 SE 164th Ave., Suite 100 Vancouver,WA98683•360-253-7300

David CommereeDLC Architecture 11815 NE 113th St., Suite 104 Vancouver,WA98662•360-254-9225

Daniel PhilpottIKON Office Solutions12100 SW Garden Place Portland,OR97223•503-620-2800

Scott NyeLes Schwab Tire Center 3200 SE 192nd Ave. Vancouver,WA98683•360-944-4521

Barbara GarnerMerrill Gardens at Orchards Village 10011 NE 118th Ave. Vancouver,WA98682•360-896-6081

Shelley GuinnNew Day Community Dental Clinic1201 SE Tech Center Dr., Suite 150 Vancouver,WA98683•360-895-7107

Billy HenryNW Association for Blind Athletes500 W 8th St. Vancouver,WA98660•360-448-7254

Eric BrendeOregon Live, LLC 620 SW 5th Ave. Suite 300 Portland,OR97204•503-972-1034

Virginia MungerThe Pampered Chef 9606 NW 20th Ave. Vancouver,WA98665•360-992-1187

Nikki vanVlymenPrestige Discovery Nursing & Rehabilitation 5220 NE Hazel Dell Ave. Vancouver,WA98663•360-693-1474

Welcome to the following new Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members. We thank you for your investment. You help make our Chamber one of the largest and most active business associations in the region. Please go to our online directory at www.vancouverusa.com for Web site, contact and business category information about these companies and

organizations. Please help us in our mission to build a strong and stable local economy – do business with Chamber members. n

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Sherrie DavisSatori Healing Center 10800 SE 17th Circle, Unit D50 Vancouver,WA98664•360-991-2619

Steve BarnettVoiceWalker PO Box 64 LaCenter,WA98629•360-450-3873

Becky RogersAmfit, Inc. 5408 NE 88th St D406 Vancouver,WA98665•360-573-9100

Mary Pat HinesPura Vida 6816 NE Highway 99 Vancouver,WA98665•608-432-5464

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Pressed4Time 7 yearsRealvest Corporation 34 yearsRiverview Community Bank 13 yearsSchiller & Company PC 15 yearsSchlecht Construction, Inc. 15 yearsSchwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 43 yearsSigns & More 21 yearsSilver Star Cabinets, Inc. 7 yearsSkamania Lodge 17 yearsSmithRoot, Inc. 10 yearsSouthwest Washington Medical Center 31 yearsSouthwest Washington 31 years Medical Center Foundation Talbot Remodeling 22 yearsTim Brown Co. 9 yearsTJ & Associates 9 yearsTully’s Coffee - 164th 2 yearsUnitus Community Credit Union 3 yearsThe Vancouver Clinic, Inc. 59 yearsVancouver Education Association 43 yearsVancouver Roofing & Sheet Metal 38 yearsVancouver Symphony Orchestra 17 yearsThe Vintage at Vancouver 8 yearsWaddell & Reed 7 yearsWestfield Vancouver 33 yearsWestStar Financial Group, LLC 44 yearsZero Down Time, Inc. 9 years n

1800GOTJUNK? 1 yearA1 UStoreIt 23 yearsAdair Homes Inc. 3 yearsThe Al Angelo Company 64 yearsAlpine Auto Body, Inc. - Orchards 26 yearsAmerican Cancer Society 16 yearsApplewood NW Bistro and Catering 12 yearsARCpoint Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing 2 yearsBig Brothers Big Sisters 6 years of Southwest Washington C.O.R.E. Business Services 4 years Chicago Title Insurance Company 44 yearsColumbia Machine, Inc. 73 yearsCommunity Home Health & Hospice 3 yearsCorwin Beverage Company 70 yearsDuggan Schlotfeldt & Welch PLLC 12 yearsEvergreen Memorial Gardens 54 years Cemetery and Funeral Chapel Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel 104 yearsFinancial Connections, LLC 3 yearsFree Clinic of SW Washington 7 yearsGIDI Promotions 3 yearsHamiltonMylan Funeral Home, Inc. 21 yearsHolland Inc/Burgerville 59 yearsHomewatch Caregivers 7 yearsHuman Services Council 6 yearsIGI Resources 8 yearsIT Computer Guys 3 yearsJLA Public Involvement Specialists 3 yearsKeller Williams Realty 5 yearsKeller Williams Realty – Dave Dumas 8 yearsKemira Chemicals, Inc. 9 yearsKey Bank 12 years Lakeside Industries 8 yearsLile International/North American 6 yearsManley Architects, PC 2 yearsMitchell Bower Jr, Business Consulting 6 yearsMolly Maid 2 years Moss Adams 60 yearsNonprofit Network 7 yearsNW Injury Law Center - Donald Jacobs 6 yearsNW Natural 84 yearsOlive Garden 22 yearsOlive Garden – Mill Plain 2 yearsOrkin, Inc. 2 yearsOutback Steakhouse 12 yearsOxford Suites Hotel 6 yearsPacific Lifestyle Homes, Inc. 14 yearsPaula Johnson Consulting 10 yearsPBS Engineering + Environmental 5 yearsPeninsula Glass 8 years

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Retrospective Rating (Retro) is an optional financial incentive program offered by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to help qualify-ing employers reduce their industrial insurance costs.

Employers can enroll on their own or in group plans sponsored by trade associations and/or professional

organizations. Joining Retro through the GVCC can lower your risk while improving your refunds.

Local & Successful! The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has one of the

most successful member Retro programs in the state for retail/service industry members. Our local program administrator Scott Croucher works with members to control rates and improve safety.

Call us today and start saving!Retail and Professional service group Retro members have received

refunds for the past four years. See how the Chambers program can help reduce your rates and return a portion of premiums to

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March 22, 2011, 5-7 pm

The new Vancouver Community Library 901 C Street ∙ Vancouver, WA 98660

Join us at “No Business After Hours” for a special sneak preview inside the Vancouver

Community Library. Hosted by the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation

and catered by Beaches Restaurant.

To register, call (360) 694-2588 or visit www.vancouverusa.com and click events.

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Make reservations by contacting theGreater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

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3103 NW Lower River Rd. Vancouver, WA 98660web: portvanusa.com phone: 360.693.3611

The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Events – All GVCC events are subject to change. Please check our online calendar at www.vancouverusa.com for the most current information and automatic event reminders!

Note: We only have one Business After Hours event sponsorship available (November) for 2011! Several sponsorships are open for weekly Leads & Needs! Schedule your sponsorship today – for Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings and Leads & Needs, call Susie Bauder, 360-567-1093 or Lori Buntin, 360-567-1081 or for sponsorships & marketing opportunities, call Barbara Waite, 360-567-1071. n

JANUARY Leads & Needs Wednesday, January 5Maximize Your Membership & Member Orientation Thursday, January 6Next Level Networking Wednesday, January 12Leads & Needs Wednesday, January 19The Columbian’s Economic Forecast Breakfast Friday, January 21Business after Hours sponsored by US Bank Tuesday, January 25Business Essentials Workshop Wednesday, January 26

FEBRUARYLeads & Needs Wednesday, February 2State of the County Thursday, February 17Port of Vancouver USA Port RePort Thursday, February 24Next Level Networking Wednesday, February 9 Snowbird Raffle Drawing Monday, February 14Leads & Needs Wednesday, February 16Shop Local Business Showcase & BAH at the Red Lion Tuesday, February 22

MARCHLeads & Needs Wednesday, March 2Next Level Networking Wednesday, March 9Leads & Needs Wednesday, March 16No Business After Hours sponsored by Tuesday, March 22Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation

APRILLeads & Needs Wednesday, April 6Maximize Your Membership and Member Orientation Friday, April 8New Member Meet and Greet TBDNext Level Networking Wednesday, April 16 Leads & Needs Wednesday, April 20Business after Hours sponsored Tuesday, April 26by Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

MAYLeads & Needs Wednesday, May 4 Next Level Networking Wednesday, May 11Leads & Needs Wednesday, May 18Business After Hours sponsored Tuesday, May 24by Pacific Lifestyle Homes

JUNELeads & Needs Wednesday, June 1 Next Level Networking Wednesday, June 8 Leads & Needs Wednesday, June 15GVCC Golf Tournament – Lewis River Golf Course Thursday, June 16Business after Hours sponsored by Corwin Beverage Tuesday, June 28

JULYLeads & Needs Wednesday, July 6 Maximize Your Membership and Member Orientation Friday, July 8Next Level Networking Wednesday, July 13Leads & Needs Wednesday, July 20Business After Hours sponsored by West Coast Bank Tuesday, July 26

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Chair: Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation Chair Elect: Tim Schauer, MacKay & Sposito, Inc. Vice Chair: Kristy Weaver, Pacific Continental Bank Secretary – Treasurer: Winston Asai, Columbia MachineImmediate Past Chair: Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJonathan Avery, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterJohn Deeder, Evergreen Public SchoolsTamara J. Fuller, NAI Norris, Beggs & SimpsonJeff Harvey, BurgervilleDave Horowitz, David A. Horowitz, CPA Elie Kassab, Prestige DevelopmentDaniel Kirkwood, Kirkwood & KirkwoodAlex McMillan, Alex McMillan Wellness & Business ConsultingWayne Nelson, Clark Public UtilitiesEric Olmsted, On Line Support, Inc. William Pritchard, Pritchard OrthodonticsRhona Sen Hoss, WSU-VancouverKeith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, CPAs

STANDING COMMITTEES• Administrative: Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation • Finance: Winston Asai, Columbia Machine• Public Affairs: Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt• Membership Services: Keith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, CPAs • Member Mentors: Jim West, Successful Commercial Property Workshops

AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONSCommunity ChoicesLeadership Clark County

CHAMBER STAFFKelly Parker President/CEO•[email protected]

Darcy Altizer MembershipServicesDirector•[email protected]

Gina Williams CommunicationsDirector•[email protected]

Susie Bauder ProgramsandEvents•[email protected]

Lori Buntin ProgramsandEventsDirector•[email protected]

Teresa LawwillAdministrativeDirector•[email protected]

Katch McFarlandDataManagement•[email protected] Paul MontagueMembership•[email protected] Barbara WaiteDirectorofBusinessDevelopment•[email protected]

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AUGUST Leads & Needs Wednesday, August 3Next Level Networking Wednesday, August 10Ladies on the Links - Tri-Mt. Golf Course Tuesday, August 16 Leads & Needs Wednesday, August 17Business after Hours sponsored Tuesday, August 23by Vancouver Business JournalSEPTEMBERLeads & Needs Wednesday, September 7Next Level Networking Wednesday, September 14Black Tie & Blue Jeans Wednesday, September 15Leads & Needs Wednesday, September 21Business after Hours sponsored by iQ Credit Union Tuesday, September 27New Member Meet and Greet Wednesday, September OCTOBER Leads & Needs Wednesday, October 5Maximize Your Membership and Member Orientation Friday, October 7Next Level Networking Wednesday, October 12 Leads & Needs Wednesday, October 19No Business After Hours sponsored by Big Al’s Tuesday, October 25 NOVEMBERLeads & Needs Wednesday, November 2 Next Level Networking Wednesday, November 9Leads & Needs Wednesday, November 16 Business After Hours – Sponsorship Available Tuesday, November 15 DECEMBERLeads & Needs Wednesday, December 7Ambassador Holiday Breakfast Friday, December 2Next Level Networking Wednesday, December 14Legislative Outlook Breakfast Friday, December 9 Business After Hours sponsored by Five Star Auto Body Tuesday, December 13Leads & Needs Wednesday, December 21

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