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New!
small
business
incentive
program
of Business
Network Tri-Cities
Membership Luncheon
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sponsor:
of Business
We’ll
hold
the ladder.
This exciting new program
is made possible by:
Attn: Small Business Owners
The Small Business Incentive Program was recently
established by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of
Commerce (TCRCC) through funding from Washington
River Protection Solutions (WRPS). TCRCC and WRPS
have partnered to support and strengthen local small
businesses by awarding free software, training, company
websites, and/or equipment.
The application period is from September 19 through
October 17. Please see page 4 for more information. The
application is included in this newsletter as an insert.
Program: State of the Ports
Commissioner Robert D. Larson,
Port of Benton
Commissioner Skip Novakovich,
Port of Kennewick
Commissioner Bill Clark,
Port of Pasco
Date:Wednesday,
September 28, 2011
Place:
Red Lion – Richland
802 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
Time:
11:30 a.m. – Noon
Registration & Networking
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Program
Cost:
$18 Pre-registered members
RSVP prior to Sept. 23rd
$22 Non members or
RSVP after Sept. 23rd
RSVP:
736-0510 or
[email protected]
by Friday, Sept. 23
Networking Partner:
We look forward to helping your business!
Avoid late registration lines by pre-paying.
All debit cards, Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Cancellations after Sept. 23rd and “no-shows” will be invoiced.
If you have a dietary restriction and need a special meal, please
make that request prior to the reservation deadline.
Call today to guarantee your attendance
736-0510
Be Seen | Be Noticed | Be Heard
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Suite C
Kennewick, WA 99336
509.736.0510
www.tricityregionalchamber.com
2011 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: Toby Bouchey, Windermere Group One/Tri-Cities
Chair Elect: John Crook, Paragon Corporate Housing
Past Chair: Bill Shibley, Northwest Farm Credit Services
Treasurer: Mike Neitzel, Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates
Marty Conger, Battelle
Sloan Kimball
Khurshed Sharifov, Century Securities Associates
Mike McWhorter, Western States Insurance
Rene Vasquez, Ennis Fine Furniture
President & CEO: Lori Mattson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ed Allen, Gesa Credit Union
Sherry Armijo, Abadan
Judy Bacon, Rollarena Skating Center
Glenn Bestebreur, Ray Poland & Sons, Inc.
Rick Bradford, Bechtel
David Gilchrist, Tri-City Herald
Jim Hall, Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Jill Hefter, TCT Computer Solutions
Tom Heye, Walker Heye & Meehan
Ron Hue, HAPO Community Credit Union
Chris Jensen, Mission Support Alliance
Don Karger, Henry’s Restaurant
Scott Lynch, Swift Rehabilitation
Tom Mackay, AgriNorthwest
Michelle Mann, Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council
Glen Marshall, Kennewick General Hospital
Karen Miller, Benton PUD
Rochelle Olson, Energy Northwest
Rick Peenstra, Community First Bank
Theresa Richardson, Habitat for Humanity
Joy Shoemake, CH2M HILL
Steve Simmons, Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering
Dean Strawn, Dependable Janitor Services, Inc.
Kevin Sullivan, Vista Engineering Technologies, LLC
Jeff Thompson, Windermere Group One/Tri-Cities
Roland Thompson, Liebe-Thompson Financial Planners
Tony Umek, Fluor Government Group
Heather Unwin, Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard
STAFF
Lori Mattson, President & CEO
Colin Hastings, Vice President
Camille Robinson, Membership Director
Jens Lee, Marketing & Communications Director
Kim Richards, Event Director
Jessica Taggares, Event Director
Ashley Bennington-Coronado, PTAC Business Counselor
Valerie Taylor, Membership & Event Assistant
Melinda Hoffman, Administrative & Business Assistant
Tom Doncaster is a registered representative offering securities and
advisory services through Independent Finacial Group, LLC (IFG), a
registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.
Doncaster Insurance and Financial Services is not affiliated with IFG.
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We’re heading toward fall and a new slate of activities at the Chamber! The
golf tournament is sneaking up rapidly and it promises to be the best golf
tournament yet! I passed by the Traeger Grill on display at the Chamber
office this week and it REALLY needs a home. The Chamber is selling raffle
Toby Bouchey
tickets for this and will draw the winning ticket at the golf tournament
Chair
on September 12th. I’d love it to be mine! There are so many great prizes
and planned fun for this event. I hope everyone can make it. We’ll see who
wins the raffle. I’m so glad the raffle isn’t tied to golf performance; I actually have a chance to win!
Around the corner from the golf tournament is this year’s Business Expo. This event gets bigger and
better every year, and promises to be precedent setting! We will have interesting and informative
breakout sessions, a great luncheon speaker and the booths always go “all out” in design and dynamics!
Don’t miss the Schmooza Palooza reception. That’s where the real networking enters into the event.
Stick around throughout this entire event. Things will be happening throughout the day that will
keep you hopping and enticed.
This is the year for our major membership drive. For those of you who were involved in the last
one a few years ago, you may remember Ed Allen and Scott Lynch dressed up like women. It will
be hard to compete with that show of gamesmanship, but we’ll come up with something! We’ll be
conducting the membership drive over a three day period in November. We’re hoping to get a big
number of volunteers to participate in this event and beat the record we set during the last drive, so
please sign up to help and be part of the fun! Teams will be formed soon, make sure you’re on one!
Over the next two months, we’ll be identifying the content for this year’s legislative agenda, formulated
and presented by our Public Policy Committee. This should be an interesting year for political
agendas and politics in general. Please stay tuned to information and updates as we enter this hotbed political season. If you’d like to have more information or have questions, please contact Colin
Hastings at the Chamber office.
The newest and most exciting information we have at the Chamber right now is the program being
launched through the generosity of Washington River Protection Solutions to help our small business
members. This amazing community partner has come to the aid of our small business community by
providing the resources for software, equipment, training and website development. We are kicking
the program off on September 19th. Applications will be available through the Chamber office.
They will be reviewed and awarded by our Small Business Resource Committee. More information is
forthcoming, but if you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact Ashley at the Chamber office.
Our Chamber keeps getting stronger in every way and more responsive to our community needs!
Remember, it’s good business to do business with Regional Chamber members!
Toby
CA Insurance License #OC49403
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
21st Annual
Gift items
from these
fine businesses:
American Rock Products, Inc.
Ariel Gourmet Gifts
Baker Boyer Bank
Black Heron Spirits
Castle Event Catering
Columbia Point Golf Course
Country Gentleman
Restaurant & Catering
Courtyard by Marriott
FastSigns
Gordon Brothers Winery
Jack-sons Richland
Hampton Inn Richland
Ice Harbor Brewing Co.
Liberty Car Wash
Meadow Springs Country Club
Moon Security Services, Inc.
Myers Therapeutic Massage
Gift items
from these
fine businesses:
September 12, 2011
Meadow Springs Country Club
Premier Sponsor
$10,000 value in team
and raffle prizes
$850/team or $215/
individual player
Platinum Entertainment
Thomas O’Neil Cellars
Ranch & Home
Rollarena Skating Center
Salon Monroe
Smasne Cellars
Ted Brown Music
Terra Blanca Winery
Tri-City Americans
Tri-City Dust Devils
Western States Insurance
Z Place Salon & Spa
Barnard Griffin Winery
Scentsy
Sleeping Dog Wines
Snoqualmie Vineyards
TC Prime Steakhouse
Thompson Hill Bed & Breakfast
To register a team, contact: Kim Richards, Event Director at 736-0510 or [email protected]
Tee Prize
Tee Prize
TV Media Sponsor
Hole-in-One
Prizes
Plus these
fine
onsors:
Photograph
Driving Range
Tee Sponsor
Score Card
Sponsor
Radio Media
Sponsor
Beverage Cart
Tee Sponsor
Putting Green
Lunch
Tee Sponsor
Tee Sponsor
Tournament
Photographer
Lunch
Game Bags
Tee Sponsor
Golf &
Beverage Carts
Registration
Sponsor
Tee Sponsor
Tee Sponsor
Tee Sponsor
Big Ticket
Raffle Sponsor
kennewick • Pasco
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The premier business to business event!
Premier Sponsor:
October 26, 2011
TRAC Center
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Join us & Be "Open" for Business at the Regional Expo
• Special event for companies looking to launch or grow their business
• Discover business solutions with timely and relevant information from
our “Show Me the Money” and "Give Me the Business” seminars
• Find new vendors, strategic partners and clients
• Initiate and develop relationships with key decision makers
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Exhibitor booth registrations are underway.
Book your space now.
Registrations are on a first come, first serve basis.
10' x 10' - $375 / 10' x 20' - $625
Seminar Sponsor:
Seminar Sponsor:
Seminar Sponsor:
Flash Drive Sponsor:
New Member Gift Bags Lanyard Sponsor:
Schmooze (verb) to converse casually, especially in order
to gain an advantage or social connection.
Palooza (noun) a large scale party!
Schmooza Palooza is the Chamber's networking party to
punctuate your successful Expo event!
Seminar Sponsor:
Pre-Event Sponsor:
Seminar Sponsor:
Sign Sponsor:
Tote Bag Sponsor:
TV Media Sponsor:
Luncheon Sponsor:
Radio Media Sponsor
RED LION HOTELS
Consider a sponsorship to compliment your business marketing efforts!
Exhibitor and sponsor forms are available at www.tricityregionalchamber.com or at the Chamber office.
For event information, contact: Kim Richards, Event Director 736-0510 or [email protected]
www.tricityregionalchamber.com
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Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Made Possible By
PURPOSE
IT Security Strategy for Small Business
Presented by: Adam Baldwin, nGenuity
It’s no surprise that IT security is a concern for some of the world’s
largest companies and government entities. Many small businesses
that rely heavily on technology do not often realize they have the
same concerns as larger entities.
The phrase “we are a small business so we are not a target” is
very much a myth. Hackers prey on any resource they can get their
hands on, which makes small businesses juicy targets since they
have little resources to deal with IT security.
In this training you will learn about the current state of IT security,
methods currently being used by hackers, how to identify
weaknesses in your organization (without being technical), and how
to plan for dealing with a security disaster.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Time:
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location:
Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center
Bechtel Board Room
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Cost: $20 Members/$30 Non-Members
• Applicant must be a current member, in good standing, of the
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Applicant must have 20 or less full-time equivalent employees
and annual sales less than $2,000,000
• Must have been in business at least 18 months
• Applicant must be organized for-profit
• Applicant must be physically located in Benton or Franklin
County
• Applicant must demonstrate a potential for success
RSVP:
Call (509) 736-0510 or
[email protected]
by September 21, 2011
2011 Series
Sponsor
Commerce Update | September 2011
ELIGIBILITY
• Applicant must have a valid business license
Date:
For a list of all 2011
Business Development University
courses please visit
www.tricityregionalchamber.com
The Small Business Incentive Program was established by
the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce (TCRCC) in
2011 through funding from Washington River Protection
Solutions (WRPS). TCRCC and WRPS have partnered to
support and strengthen local businesses by awarding free
software, training, company websites, and/or equipment.
Applicants can select multiple options, if desired.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The application is included in this newsletter as an insert
and applications will be available at the Chamber of
Commerce office beginning Sept. 19 and online at
www.tricityregionalchamber.com. Completed applications
should be submitted to the TCRCC by Monday, October
17, 2011 at 4:00pm. The TCRCC may ask for more
information from applicant if necessary.
DETERMINATION OF AWARDS
Decisions on awards will be made by the Small Business
Resource Committee of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of
Commerce. Applicants will be informed of the committee’s
decision at the Chamber’s Regional “Open for Business”
Expo on October 26, 2011.
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Primary Election Results
Washington State’s primary election advances
the top two vote-getters, regardless of the
candidate’s party affiliation. The primary
election results are as follows:
City Of Kennewick
Council Position 5 Ward 1
Nonpartisan office
(4-year term)
Gloria Tyler Baker. . . . . . . . . . 32%
Betty Klundt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27%
RE “Bob” Olson (incumbent). . . . 40%
Council Position 6 Ward 2
Nonpartisan office
(4-year term)
Diane Crawford. . . . . . . . . . . . 26%
Joe Kadinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17%
Paul Parish (incumbent). . . . . . . 56%
Council Position 7 Ward 3
Nonpartisan office
(4-year term)
William Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
Loren Nichols
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26%
Steve Young (incumbent) . . . . . . 62%
City Of Richland
Council Pos. 6
Nonpartisan office
(4-year term)
Terry Christensen. . . . . . . . . . 49%
Eldon E. Eskeli . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
UPDATE: Snake River Dam Removal
Activist Testifies before Senate
Committees
Colin Hastings
Vice President
President Obama made a nomination for the Interior
Department’s next Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife
and Parks, a position that oversees national parks and the Fish and Wildlife
Service.
Rebecca Wodder, who since 1995 has served as CEO of American Rivers, a
national river conservation group, has pushed for the removal of the Lower
Snake River Dams. The Tri-City Regional Chamber has been asking our 1200
member businesses to contact our Senators asking for their opposition to this
appointment because of her position on the removal of the Lower Snake River
Dams.
Ms. Wodder recently testified before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources
and Environment & Public Works Committees. On multiple occasions she said
she would recuse herself from any action on issues that American Rivers may
have been involved in, including Lower Snake River Dam Removal. Senator
Maria Cantwell sits on the Natural Resources Committee and didn’t ask any
questions and appeared to be a no-show at the hearing.
Senator Cantwell missed an excellent opportunity to ask probing questions
regarding Ms. Wodder’s personal stance on Snake River Dam removal and
whether there is a conflict of interest given the group’s current pending lawsuits
over Interior-related regulations. As CEO of American Rivers, they have been a
party to over 150 lawsuits litigating against the federal government.
Louisiana Sen. David Vitter (R) stated that he will block the confirmation
of Rebecca Wodder as the Interior Department’s Assistant Secretary for Fish,
Wildlife and Parks until the Obama administration extends hundreds of
expiring Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases for an additional year. We still need to
be vigilant contacting Senators Cantwell and Murray encouraging them to not
support Wodder’s nomination in case Sen. Vitter releases his block.
For more information contact Colin Hastings at 509-736-0510 or
[email protected]
Patrick McBurney . . . . . . . . . . 24%
Creighton Knight . . . . . . . . . . 21%
City Of West Richland
Council Pos. 7
Nonpartisan office
(4-year term)
Jeff Ballard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
Tony Benegas (incumbent). . . . . 37%
Johan Curtiss. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
Larry E. Sandberg. . . . . . . . . . 21%
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OFFICE DEPOT SAVINGS
Whether shopping for back-to-school supplies, office supplies,
or printing services – remember to show your Chamber member
Office Depot card at checkout to receive your discounted pricing.
If shopping online enter the Office Depot website
via the Chamber website.
Remember these savings are for every employee in your business
so make sure to spread the word. Visit the Chamber office for
extra Chamber member cards! Call 736-0510 for more info.
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Initiatives on the Ballot this November
Initiative 1125
Ballot Title
Initiative Measure No. 1125 concerns state expenditures on transportation
This measure would prohibit the use of motor vehicle fund revenue and vehicle toll revenue for non-transportation purposes, and
require that road and bridge tolls be set by the legislature and be project-specific.
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would prohibit motor vehicle fund revenue and vehicle toll revenue from being used for non-transportation
purposes. It would prohibit non-highway use of state highway lanes funded by gas taxes or vehicle tolls. It would require the
legislature to set tolls, and would provide that a toll on a particular road or bridge, including the Interstate 90 floating bridge,
could be used only for construction, operation, or maintenance of that particular road or bridge.
Initiative 1163
Ballot Title
Initiative Measure No. 1163 concerns long-term care workers and services for elderly and disabled people.
This measure would reinstate background checks, training, and other requirements for long-term care workers and providers, if
amended in 2011; and address financial accountability and administrative expenses of the long-term in-home care program.
Ballot Measure Summary
If the legislature amends certain statutes governing long-term care for eligible elderly and people with disabilities in 2011,
this measure would reverse such amendments and reinstate the prior law. For the long-term in-home care program, it would
provide independent audits, increase fraud investigation, and cap administrative expenses. It would also clarify that longterm care workers are covered by applicable law.
Reinstates home-care training measure that was passed by voters in 2008. Voters approved the training program by a huge margin,
73 percent, but lawmakers balked because the initiative provided no money at a time when the state was in its worst budget crisis
ever. Cost of the program in its first two years is $55 million for state employees alone; private health care agencies and workers
would have to pay from their own pocket.
Initiative 1183
Ballot Title
Initiative Measure No. 1183 concerns liquor: beer, wine, and spirits (hard liquor).
This measure would close state liquor stores and sell their assets; license private parties to sell and distribute spirits; set license fees
based on sales; regulate licensees; and change regulation of wine distribution.
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would close state liquor stores and sell their assets including the liquor distribution center. The state would license
private parties to distribute spirits and to sell spirits in retail stores meeting certain criteria, subject to specified training and
compliance requirements. The measure establishes licensing fees for sale and distribution of spirits based on the licensee’s
sales revenues. It would change some wine distribution laws and allow non-uniform wholesale pricing for wine and spirits.
The Chamber is in the process of reviewing these issues and may take a position
to support or oppose some or all of these initiatives.
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Business
“Developing Your
Capability Statement”
Be prepared to make the most of
upcoming networking opportunities by
learning how to create your
government contracting resume.
Free appetizers
Ashley BenningtonCoronado
PTAC Business Counselor
d ra w i n g s
Thursday, September 8, 2011
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free to members!
Hosted by:
Bill Robertson Nissan
928 N. 28th Ave.
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-3000
www.drivenissan.com
At Bill Robertson Nissan we take pride in our customer service, nothing is
more important. We're a premier full service Nissan dealership in Pasco,
Washington. Stop by our showroom, we're located at 928 N. 28th Ave.
Pasco, WA 99301. At Bill Robertson Nissan you will find a great vehicle at
an affordable price for all your driving needs.
Looking to service your new Nissan or used car? Schedule a service
appointment by filling out our quick online appointment form. We'll
diagnose your vehicles problem and have our highly trained technicians
repair to your manufacturer’s specifications. We're here to keep your
vehicle running up-to-par and at its best.
Join us for Tri-City Regional Chamber’s
September Business After Hours. Stop by for some
refreshments and celebrate our new ownership!
We will have specials and don’t forget your
business cards for our drawings!
Please contact Valerie Taylor at 736-0510,
if you are interested in becoming a
Business After Hours host.
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This session will cover the following key topics:
·· Effective use of capability statements
·· Types of capability statements
·· Essential elements & examples
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center
Bechtel Board Room
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd.,
Kennewick, WA 99336
Cost: FREE
Registration: online at www.washingtonptac.org/
PTACTrainingEvents1.shtml
For questions or assistance with registration,
please contact
Ashley Bennington-Coronado
at 736-0510
or
[email protected]
Presented by the Washington PTAC at the
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
YRSMember
Level
YRSMember
Level
25
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Battelle Visionary
25
21
25
CHAMBER MEMBER
Benton PUD Director
25
City of Kennewick Corporate
25
Key Bank Business
25
Port of Kennewick Business
1
9
CHAMBER MEMBER
Columbia River Journeys Entrepreneur
8
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Business
8
Columbia Bank Business
8
INHS - Northwest MedStar Entrepreneur
7
Steptoe Car Wash & Mini Storage Entrepreneur
25
DePew, Kenneth, OD Entrepreneur
6
Columbia Center Heights Executive Suites Entrepreneur
25
Mueller Funeral Home Entrepreneur
6
Ford Audio Services Entrepreneur
Travel Leaders Entrepreneur
25
6
Horn Rapids Entrepreneur
24
Bank of the West Business
6
Parsec Computer Corporation Entrepreneur
24
Northwest Golf Cars Entrepreneur
5
Leskovar Suzuki Entrepreneur
23
Hall Engineering Associates Entrepreneur
4
Indian Eyes, LLC Business
Yakima Federal Savings & Loan Entrepreneur
4
XO Communications Business
4
Anova Works at Kadlec Entrepreneur
23
22
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Company Corporate
22
Merrill Gardens - The Manor at Canyon Lakes Affiliate
4
Dave Barr, CLU Entrepreneur
22
Pepsi Cola Company Affiliate
4
Goose Ridge Estate Winery Entrepreneur
22
Hill's Restaurant Entrepreneur
4
21
Arlene's Flowers Entrepreneur
3
3
Anderson Law Entrepreneur
Air Van North America Entrepreneur
3
Dura-Shine Clean Co. Entrepreneur
20
Toyota of Tri-Cities Entrepreneur
Hanford Reach Interpretive Center Business
15 20
20
Bekins Moving & Storage Entrepreneur
3
Greenies Entrepreneur
20
Rhodes Heating & Air Conditioning Entrepreneur
3
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Entrepreneur
CHAMBER MEMBER
19
3
Real Deals Entrepreneur
Columbia Center Mall Business
19
Safeguard Entrepreneur
HAPO Community Credit Union Executive
2
Smart, Connell, Childers & Verhulp Business
18
JCPenney Executive
2
Wing Stop Business
18
Dayco Heating & Air Affiliate
2
Cadwell Dental Entrepreneur
17
Consumer Credit Counseling Entrepreneur
2
Donald J. Taylor EA Entrepreneur
17
Desert Buick Entrepreneur
2
HCG Diet Center Entrepreneur
17
Toyota Center & Toyota Arena Entrepreneur
2
Tool Gauge & Machine Works Entrepreneur
17
Tri City Cleaners Entrepreneur
1
Firestone Complete Auto Care Business
1
Strategic Construction Management Business
Baymont Inn & Suites Business
15
1
Apple-A-Day Entrepreneur
1
Frontier Communications Entrepreneur
1
Legacy Ford Pasco Entrepreneur
Tippett Company of Washington Entrepreneur
1
Versitile Design Studios Entrepreneur
13
Body Works & Nails by Joni Entrepreneur
1
Waddell & Reed - Farris Entrepreneur
12
Academy of Children's Theater Entrepreneur
12
Alford Farms Entrepreneur
12
Basin Gold Cooperative Entrepreneur
12
Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. Entrepreneur
12
Second Harvest Entrepreneur
11
Del Sol Inc. Entrepreneur
10
Media Max Entrepreneur
10
Tri-City American's Hockey Club Entrepreneur
Armada Corp. Entrepreneur
14
14
CHAMBER MEMBER
NAI Tri-Cities Business
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15
10
2
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Community First Bank Corporate
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Prepare for the
upcoming expo
Benefit of Membership –
Ribbon cutting and ground breaking
ceremonies are a benefit of membership and
offer you the opportunity to get acquainted
with fellow members while showcasing your
business.
For more information, contact the Chamber
office at 736-0510.
Ribbon Cutting
Successful Trade Show Marketing Strategies
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 14th
Time:
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Tri-City Regional Chamber of
Commerce, Bechtel Board Room
Speaker: Jeff Backstrom,
Skyline Inland Northwest
Jeff
Backstrom
This seminar helps you get results by revealing
the essential aspects of a successful trade show program. Discussion
includes:
•• Setting measurable objectives
Euphoria Salon & Spa
123 Gage Blvd.
Richland 99352
Ribbon Cutting
•• Exhibit design
•• Marketing & promoting your participation before, during, and
after the trade show
•• Staffing the show
This program is free of charge; however, reservations are required.
Please RSVP by Sept 13th to [email protected]
or call 736-0510
Sponsored by:
Yoplicity
4309 W. 27th Place, Bldg C, Ste 101
Kennewick 99338
For Lease 4,180 SF of end cap retail space
next to TJ Maxx. $5,225.00 Per month
(NNN) 3 yr term plus.
1,313 SF of office space in financial
district. $2,400.00 Per month (Gross).
238 SF of common area.
8202 W. Quinault Ave. #D Kennewick.
Back on the Market-8620 W. Gage Blvd in
Kennewick. Priced at $195,000.00
and offering seller terms.
Available when new bldg built.
Office/Warehouse at 1207 S. 10th in Pasco.
Sale price is $217,500.00. 11,164 SF on
.61 acre. Dock high. Call for your showing.
Call Dirk or Derrick or go to www.DirkStricker.com to
view more information on these listings and others.
2810 W. Clearwater Avenue, Suite 104 • Kennewick, WA 99336
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509-735-8570
www.DirkStricker.com
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
A-One Refrigeration
Kyle Hagen 509-586-7613
1611 W. Kennewick Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
7 Degrees (Floral + Closet + Life)
Jaimie Manus 509-786-4440
354 Chardonnay Blvd., Ste 1
Prosser, WA 99350
Artistic Auto Detail
Richard Lidell 509-851-0541
214 E. Albany Ave., #F101
Kennewick, WA 99336
[email protected]
Ascendent Engineering & Safety
Ericka Rice 509-420-4301
404 Bradley Blvd, Ste 302
Richland, WA 99352
www.ascendentllc.com
BC Sales Co.
Zach Bieker 509-943-8730
69 Columbia Point Drive
Richland, WA 99352
www.bcsales.com
We offer a wide selection of occupational safety
footwear including steel toe, composite toe, electrical hazard, metatarsal guard, static dissipating,
chemical and slip resistant styles. Our high quality
safety footwear meets and/or exceeds all ASTM/
ANSI standards. Our staff is trained to give expert
fitting and personal service.
CABi-Wallace
Danelle Wallace 509-392-9551
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.danellewallace.cabionline.com
CABi is a clothing line created by Carol Anderson.
Carol is a fabulous designer who created her designs
around real womens bodies and offers something for
every body type. What I love about CABi is that I get
to share the joy of feeling good in my clothes with
other women. Call me to set up your private fitting
appointment.
Carmen Cady, LMHC, CHT
Carmen Cady 509-787-0085
1030 N. Center Parkway, #107
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.carmencady.com
Carmen Cady at CDC Development Group specializes
in personal development. Services include Mental
Health Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Emotional
Technique, Coaching, and Small Business Consulting. She is licensed and extensively trained to
provide you with immediate solutions to many of the
challenges you may face.
Century Oak Insurance Services, LLC
Chandra Hughey 509-946-5870
404 Bradley Blvd., Ste 201
Richland, WA 99352
www.centuryoakinsurance.com
Century Oak Insurance Services, LLC is an independent insurance agency specializing in benefit plans
for individuals and small business. With access to
the leading health insurance carriers and benefit
designs, we can help you find the plan that is cost
effective and meets your needs.
Chicago Title Company
Bill Bell 509-735-1575
8102 W. Grandridge Blvd, Ste B
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.chicagotitle.com
Chicago Title’s professional staff is here to make
sure your needs are represented fully and accurately
by protecting your most valued asset, your home.
For Title and Escrow Services that are unparalleled
in the industry, insist on Chicago Title when you
speak to your Real Estate broker or attorney. Phone
(509) 735-1575- Escrow & (509) 783-7833- Title
Columbia Basin Companion Care, LLC
Cynthia Haley 509-392-1045
Kennewick, WA 99338
www.cbcompanioncare.com
Columbia Basin Companion Care, LLC is a locally
owned and operated company. Our mission is to
deliver compassionate care from our home to yours.
We are a non-medical agency that provides care
to elderly and disabled adults. All of our caregivers
(CNA’s) have been certified through Washington
State’s Nursing Assistant Program.
E2 Consulting Engineers
Charles Tyler 509-946-0341
404 Bradley Blvd
Richland, WA 99352
www.e2.com
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a minority-owned,
certified Small Disadvantaged Business serving
the government and private sectors. E2 provides a
broad range of technical services ranging from initial
project planning, environmental investigations, risk
analysis, and feasibility studies, through engineering
design, construction management, project controls,
project management, and nuclear operations guidance.
Garry Gorsuch, DC
Garry Gorsuch 509-736-5400
100 N. Morain St., #300
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.awakenwell.com
Farmers Insurance-Smith
Riley Smith 509-371-9510
400 Bradley Blvd., Ste 206
Richland, WA 99352
I'm a WSU Graduate with a Psychology degree.
Through Farmers, I offer great discounts for Teachers, Firefighters, Nurses, Doctors and Policemen,
and I always love meeting potential clients face to
face to discuss their potential policies. I look forward
to meeting new people!
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Island View Apartments
Erik Wessling 509-420-4999
Tri-Cities Property Management
Laura Juteau 509-943-5229
1529 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA 99352
www.islandviewapartments.net
400 Bradley Blvd., Ste 200
Richland, WA 99352
MailnStuff
Patti Goiri/Debbie Berndt 509-987-1258
3711 W. 27th Ave., Ste 101
Kennewick, WA 99337
www.mailnstuffkennewick.com
Mail n Stuff provides shipping through FedEx, DHL,
and USPS. Other services provided are copying,
faxing, laminating, private mailbox rental, packaging/office supplies, key making, small business and
home based business services, notary. We offer fast
and friendly service. Our hours of operation are M-F
9-6, Sat 9-2
Medical Resources Northwest PC
Tim Nickolaus 509-946-7540
2601 West Falls Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.mrnw.com
Tri-City Luxury Homes
Allie MacAlister 509-302-0545
8905 Gage Blvd., Ste 200
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.tricityluxuryhomes.com
Yoplicity Frozen Yogurt
John & Tamara Peterson 509-783-1106
4309 W. 27th Place, Bldg. C, Ste 101
Kennewick, WA 99338
Yoplicity Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve, pay-by-theounce shop offering 10 flavors of nonfat, low fat, no
sugar added frozen yogurts and dairy free sorbets.
We also offer over 40 toppings to satisfy almost any
dietary need and taste. You can also top a hot fresh
Belgian waffle. Seating for 35. Come in and test your
creativity.
Don’t forget... a benefit of joining
the Chamber is a new member
listing in the printed newsletter
and e-newsletter, along with a 50
word description of your business.
Please send all 50 word business
descriptions to valerie.taylor@
tricityregionalchamber.com
P2 Promotional Products
Ken Marsh 801-879-9635
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.p2promotionalproducts.com
Custom printed promotional products are the
specialty of P2 Promotional Products. Locally owned
in the heart of the Tri-Cities, we approach business with a valet method, call us and we will do the
rest for you. Articulated, and price conscious, our
distinguished trait is the aim to surpass expectations
consistently.
Sharp Marketing, LLC
Ryan Lee 509-845-3434
Kennewick, WA 99337
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Welcome
New Members
Savage Logistics, The Health Connection, Euphoria Salon and Spa, P2 Promotional
Products, Century Oak Insurance, Myers Therapuetic Massage, Ace Monogram, BC
Sales, NW Construction Supply, E2 Consulting Engineers, Lydig Construction, Island
View Apartments, Farmers Insurance-Zumholfe, ECA Geophysics, Ford Audio, Signs
by Sue, Tri-City Industrial, Washington STEM Education Foundation, CABi-Wallace
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
For a complete listing of events,
visit www.tricityregionalchamber.com
Level
Members
September
5
8
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Chamber Office Closed for Labor Day
Business After Hours - Bill Robertson
Nissan
21st Annual TCRCC Golf Classic
Meadow Springs Country Club
Seminar - “Successful Trade Show Marketing
Strategies”
PTAC Class - Developing Your Capability
Statement
Business Development University
“IT Security Strategy for Small Business”
Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon
“State of the Ports”
October
13
19
26
Business After Hours - Veritas Restaurant
Business Development University “How to Market to Tourists & Visitors”
Regional “Open for Business” Expo
July Network Tri-Cities Luncheon
Sponsor: Gesa Credit Union
July Network Tri-Cities Luncheon
Networking Partners:
Apple-A-Day
Scentsy
July Network Tri-Cities Luncheon
Door Prize Donors:
Gesa Credit Union
Just Roses
Lourdes Health Network
mdc promotions
Scentsy
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau
July Network Tri-Cities Luncheon
TV Filming: Charter Communications
“Visionary people face the same problems everyone else faces;
but rather than get paralyzed by their problems, visionaries
immediately Logos
commit
to finding
a solution.”
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or list of Director
level members
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— Bill Hybels
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to take this
opportunity to recognize and thank our visionary level members:
Washington
Closure
Hanford
3 Reasons to Choose
Charter College Graduates
1. Charter College is nationally accredited
2. Industry professional instructors teach real-world education
3. Our Graduates have the skills you need
509.546.3900 • CharterCollege.edu
Bechtel
National, Inc.
Battelle/Pacific
Northwest National
Laboratory
“A large part of our
successful growth is
due to Charter
College’s ability to
provide us with
qualified employees.”
~ J.B., Business Owner
Pasco Campus: 5278 Outlet Dr.
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Marketing
OPPORTUNITY
Frank Russo, Project Director, Waste
Treatment Plant, Bechtel National Inc.
Frank Russo
Bechtel Nationa l, Inc. is designing,
constructing and commissioning the
Hanford Waste Treatment Plant or “Vit Plant.” The plant
will treat 56 millions gallons of highly radioactive waste now
stored in aging underground tanks on the Hanford Site. A
legacy of national defense efforts during World War II and
the Cold War, the waste now poses a serious threat to the
Columbia River, surrounding communities and millions of
residents downstream. The Vit Plant will stabilize the waste
by turning it into glass, making it safe and impervious to
the environment.
This vital project is managed by the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) and is the largest and most complex of its
kind. Located 25 miles north of Richland, the Vit Plant will
include four major nuclear facilities and 20 support buildings
and underground infrastructure.
Currently, approximately 3,400 people are employed on
the project. Construction is in full swing and progressing
steadily on all Vit Plant facilities and buildings. The project
reached 60 percent recently, and the Vit Plant is scheduled
to be constructed by 2016, begin commissioning by 2019
and be fully operational by 2022.
Bechtel is proud to contribute to the local community
and is meeting aggressive goals for supporting local
businesses. Since project inception, we have spent
approximately $800 million with Tri-City-area
businesses. We work with area businesses for
nuclear-quality fabrication, supplies and services,
ranging from specialized valves to rebar to surveying.
To find out more about subcontracting opportunities,
visit http://www.hanfordvitplant.com/opportunities/
business_opportunities/.
Newsletter and Website
Advertising available!
A cost effective way to reach your business colleagues is
advertising in the Chamber newsletter. Published monthly,
and reaching over 1100 businesses, it is a major source of
information and business tools. Inserts and ad spots are
available.
Be seen by everyone that visits our website via a banner ad.
Special pricing now available. Purchase a 7 ¾ inch wide by
2 ½ inch tall black and white newsletter ad AND a banner
ad on our website for just $250 per month.
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For Tri-City Regional Chamber
of Commerce members only
Here’s your opportunity to reach over 8,400 businesses in Benton and Franklin counties.
REGIONAL
2011
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Deadline:
Directory
Sept.
12th Preseting Sponsor
October 26th • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco
This special Business Expo Directory includes exhibitor listings, program and
seminar schedules, Schmooza Palooza details and more. Mailed to over 8,400 businesses
throughout the Tri-Cities and Mid Columbia the week prior and handed out the day of the
event your ad in this handy reference guide will be guaranteed maximum exposure.
An excellent marketing opportunity! This year a full color directory will be published
Spotlight your company with your message prominently displayed and ensure that attendees, exhibitors
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