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The Lacey Chamber Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 5
www.laceychamber.com
May 2010
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Message from the President By Jeff Powell, President
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here are a few people I would like to acknowledge for their hard work this year. Mike Harris, a current board member, has been selected by past president Patrick Davidson and me to be Treasurer; if that is not enough, he has agreed to be the Finance Committee Chair and is doing a superb job. We have formed a fund-raising committee headed up by board member Tony Salas of Anchor Bank. Tony is working on ways to find more sustainable income for the Chamber and provide long-term membership benefits to our members. I know he has several great ideas and we will soon be introducing them to the membership. Angelique Wilson is the new Human Resource Chair. Angelique is the owner of Professional Temp Staffing Agency and has a strong background in this area. She will be working on updating our policies and procedures. I want to point out how fortunate the Chamber is to have a first rate board of directors and executive officers leading the way for the Chamber. Please take a look at the Community Resource Guide or the Lacey Chamber web site to see who they are. I am impressed and I am sure you will be too.
Raj Manhas is the new superintendent for the North Thurston Public Schools. He has experienced a great deal of success in the past working in the public school system. We are very pleased to have him join us at the May Forum to share what changes, goals, and objectives he has in store for the District. Raj has an impressive resume that goes beyond K-12 education. Before he became superintendent for the Seattle Public Schools, Raj helped erase a $35 million budget deficit as their Chief Operations officer. Prior to that, he had a successful banking career and put his engineering and people skills to work as Director of Operations for Seattle Public Utilities. We look forward to hearing what ideas Raj has for the future of North Thurston Public Schools.
Message from President Social Media & Business PTAC Receives Award Are You in it to Win it? Welcome Tanworld Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Lacey Spring Fun Fair Business is Booming! Roster Chamber Events Kidwiler Thanks Yous
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Social Media and Business—A Friendly Concept By Corey Lopardi, Pardiman Productions
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ever before have businesses had so many ways to get their message in front of customers. It can be overwhelming trying to navigate all the social networking, blogging, video and microblogging sites available. To succeed businesses need a basic understanding of their options and what they mean to their success. Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Biznik and others put businesses in the middle of their customers’ conversations and make them friends. These sites also give businesses the opportunity to promote events, launch new products and services
directly to customers, get immediate feedback, and direct friends (customers) to their websites.
Blogging offers an excellent opportunity for customer education and retention. A well-created business blog can turn one-time customers into dedicated fans awaiting a business’ posts and expertise in its field. Video sharing sites like YouTube and Vimeo give businesses the opportunity to engage, inform and entertain customers. The same video can be posted across multiple sites, linked in blogs, or direct emailed to customers.
Microblogging with Twitter is quickly becoming the It form of social media, but Twitter is not for every business. It requires a constant management of the information stream that is necessary to keep customers following your business. Social media can be many things depending on a business’ needs. When used properly as part of a larger marketing plan it can have an amazing effect on brand recognition and loyalty. Just remember when it comes to social media customers come and go but friends are forever.
Procurement Technical Assistance Center Receives Outstanding Center Award
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he Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) was recently awarded the Association of PTAC 2010 Outstanding Center Award. This award is given to a Statewide PTAC program to identify and showcase PTAC organizations that operate at the highest level of professionalism and consistently demonstrate best practices. The success of the Washington State PTAC is largely attributed to quality subcenters like the center located in Thurston County. The Thurston County center is located in Lacey at the Thurston Economic Development Council and serves Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania & Thurston Counties. The Washington PTAC was nominated by Daucey Brewington, Program Manager, United Indians Native TPAC. Mr. Brewington acknowledged the involvement of several of the PTAC staff who have served on national committees. Tiffany
Scroggs, who represents the local PTAC program serves on the education committee along with Erin Nielsen, PTAC Program Director, who serves on the performance review committee. “The counselors employed by the Washington PTAC have the knowledge, experience and motivation to provide outstanding client support,” said Brewington. “What has impressed me most is the depth and breadth of the information available and the willingness of the counselors to research information for their clients.”
The PTAC program is supported by the Department of Defense and matched by local dollars. It exists to assist the Washington State business community in all areas of selling to the federal, state, and local government. PTAC offers free professional one-on-one technical assistance with bid/proposal review, marketing advice and quality procurement/ contracting training classes, govern-
ment procurement related seminars and conferences.
To learn more about government contracting opportunities in Thurston County and the surrounding region, contact: Tiffany Scroggs 360-754-6320 tscroggs@thurstonedc.com.
For additional information contact:
Renée Sunde, Marketing & Business Development Director Thurston Economic Development Council 665 Woodland Square Loop SE, Suite 201 Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 754-6320 rsunde@thurstonedc.com
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Are You In It — To Win It? By Chris Widener
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ave you ever heard this? “It isn’t whether you win or lose. It is how you play the game.” I am sure you have. But do you know who said it? Some guy who came in second
You see, I have a problem with that statement. It presupposes, or at least strongly suggests that winning and playing the game “right” are mutually exclusive propositions. Perhaps we ought to have this as our goal as we pursue success: We want to win, while playing the game right! I totally disagree with the statement that we should win at all costs. Instead, we should do everything good that we can to win at this game we call life. And we ought also do all that we can to help others win. With all of that... here are some thoughts on being in the game—to win!
Any “game” worth playing is a game worth pursuing a win in.
If I get into a game, I play to win. What nobility is there is playing like a slacker? What virtue is purposeful mediocrity? None! I live my life to be a winner—spiritually, financially, physically, emotionally, relationally—every area of my life! If it is worth doing, it is worth playing for the win!
It is good to win.
We live in an age now where people have reacted to sore winners by saying that we shouldn’t strive for winning. Many of our schools have abandoned the idea of competition, and our educational scores show that. Kudos to all of the teachers out there who still tell their kids that they can be winners! It is good and noble to win! It is something to strive for. It is good to push ourselves, to stretch, and reach for victory. It is a grand thing to want to win!
Pursue the win, but help others achieve all that they can as well! There doesn’t have to be a loser in life.
Yes, in teamed competition, there are always losers (but more on that in a bit), but in life, you can all win! We can all strive for the best and give it our all to win. Winners are the ones who move families, businesses, organizations, cities and countries ahead. Winners are the ones who push progress. You don’t think that couch potato is the one who will cure cancer or open up the next
great technology do you? No—it will be a person who has chosen to be a winner!
Losing can mean winning.
Just because your score in a game or contest is the least at the end of the game doesn’t mean all is lost. You can still be a winner in that you gave it your all, you competed at your highest level, you learned new skills and strategies, and you became a better player and person. That is winning in my book!
Winners help others win.
That is right, good people, people who pursue winning by excellence, are also people who stop to help others so that they, too, can enjoy the spoils of victory. Pursue the win, but help others achieve all that they can as well! Winners make everyone better. When I get into athletic matches I want to play against the best. Yes, I may come up short in the score, but I will be better because that winner will make me grow in every area of my game! Winners stretch the losers so they can become winners too!
Questions for reflection: Are you afraid of winning?
Do you think it is wrong to win?
Are you living each area of your life as though you are a winner? Are you enjoying your wins?
Are you helping others win with you?
Friends, we need to be in the game of life full force! We need to be in it, and we need to be in it to win it!
Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of Made for Success and Extraordinary Leaders, two companies helping individuals and organizations turn their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams. Join subscribers in over 100 countries around the world! Get Chris’ FREE weekly Made for Success Ezine by sending a blank email to success-on@mail-list.com. Get his FREE daily SuccessQuoteTM with action point by sending a blank email to SQ@infogeneratorpro.com. Get his FREE monthly Extraordinary Leaders Ezine, one of the world’s most widely distributed leadership newsletters, by sending a blank email to leaders-on@mail-list.com or visit his websites at http:// www.madeforsuccess.com and http://www.extraordinaryleaders. com. Copyright 2002 Made for Success. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Welcome Tanworld in Hawks Prairie!
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he grand opening of Tanworld was a very successful, well attended Lacey Chamber event. Owners Gregory Doten and Andy Clary and their staff made all of our members and guests feel welcome. Thank you to Lacey Mayor Tom Nelson, the Lacey Chamber ambassadors and Lacey Chamber members for welcoming Tanworld to our community and our Chamber. Stop by the salon at 1380 Galaxy Drive and experience for yourself the state-of-the-art tanning equipment and exclusive skin-care collections.
Lacey Chamber Costco Business Expo Exclusive opportunity for Lacey Chamber Members Saturday, June 26, 2010 Setup: 8:30 a.m. EXPO: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $400 per business
Radio advertising included before event and live remotes the day of with 94.5 ROXY radio! 20 booths available First come, first serve basis!
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Tanworld’s grand opening with owner, Gregory Doten (left) and Lacey Mayor Tom Nelson (right).
Reap the rewards of exposing your business to thousands on a busy Saturday in June! Get creative and showcase your business to the community. 4X4 tables included. Call the Lacey Chamber at 360.491.4141 or e-mail jthorsell@laceychamber.com or agraham@laceychamber.com. Call or e-mail us today! A portion of the proceeds go to Children’s Miracle Network.
Did you miss our forum?
Tanworld owner, Gregory Doten (center), and Kendra Ely (left) and Sheri Cosgrove (right) from the corporate office in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Lacey Chamber Forum plays on TCTV Channel 22 every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 3:00 p.m.
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12th Annual Lacey Chamber Golf Classic
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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he recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could earn you a new tax credit this year for providing health insurance for your employees.
If your small business or tax-exempt organization pays employee health insurance premiums in 2010, you may be eligible to claim a new credit on your 2010 tax return. Employers with fewer than 25 employees (more if you have part-time employees), and less than $50,000 in average wages, may be eligible.
Eligible small employers could qualify for a credit worth up to 35% of premiums paid in 2010 (for businesses) or 25% of premiums paid (for tax-exempt groups).
Friday, June 4 The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie - The Woodlands 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Visit www.irs.gov or consult your tax professional to learn more about whether your small business qualifies for this valuable incentive to provide health coverage for your employees.
Lacey Spring Fun Fair 2010 Location:
Saint Martin’s University Grounds
Cash prizes, fun games, and tons of raffle prizes
Parade:
Noon
See the “Best of the Best” of the Lacey business community!
Email:
info@laceyspringfunfair.com
First Class Premium OKI Course!
$145 per player or $560 per team after April 15 This tournament sells out each year—you don’t want to miss out! For more information contact:
Jenny Thorsell, Executive Director jthorsell@laceychamber.com or
Amanda Graham, Event Coordinator agraham@laceychamber.com
Dates/Times: Saturday, May 15, 10:00 am – 6 pm Phone:
Website:
Sunday, May 16, 11 am – 5 pm
360.481.4393
www.laceyspringfunfair.com
Two days of FUN for families and young people of all ages! Since 1988, Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE Kidsworld activities and entertainment for thousands of visitors. With arts and crafts, commercial vendors, and food concessions Fun Fair is truly a popular community celebration!
Community members are encouraged to participate in the “Hats and Music” Parade on the St. Martin’s University campus, Saturday, May 15 at noon. This kaleidoscope of color, music, and fun will wind its way through the fairgrounds for approximately one mile. Parade participants will be awarded prizes in various categories. What excitement! And it is all right here for everyone to enjoy!
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Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company United of Omaha Life Insurance Company 1230 Road SE, 7402Ruddell 20th Avenue SESuite 202 Lacey, Lacey,WA WA98503 98503 360 459 2061 fax 360 459 4697 360.491.7593 home 360 491 7593 michael.wolfe@mutualofomaha.com
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Lacey Chamber of Commerce Joy Ride Bikes–SPARK! Investor
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1225 Ruddell Rd., Suite D Lacey, WA 98503 Contact: Derik Archibald Category: Bicycle Sales & Services Phone: (360) 491-9551 Web: www.joyridebikes.com
Adair Homes Armada Corp. Cutters Point Enterprise Rent-A-Car Essential Business Support Liberty Inn Network Communications International Olympia Vision Clinic Party Outfitters The UPS Store at Hawks Prairie Washington Federal Savings
The Funk Agency
Business is Booming! New Members Allure Advertising, LLC 1420 Marvin Rd NE, Suite C Pmb 416 Lacey, WA 98516 Contact: Troy Jenkins Category: Advertising Phone: (360) 628-8275 Web: www.alluremonthly.com
KICKS Indoor Soccer
PO Box 771 Lacey, WA 98516 Contact: Ted Luna Category: Sports & Recreation Phone: (253) 439-0707 Web: www.soccertimeatkicks.com
4531 Intelco Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503 Contact: Vince Funk Category: Insurance Agency Phone: (360) 491-4042 Web: www.allstateagencies.com/057143/ welcome
Wells Fargo–SPARK! Investor 1419 Marvin Rd. NE Lacey, WA 98516 Contact: Chris Rogers Category: Banking Phone: (360)-252-3680 Web: www.wellsfargo.com
Renewals–Thank You! First Year: All Insurance Inc. Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County Coinforce.com, LLC
2009 Board of Directors & Group Roster Executive Board
Jeff Powell, President, Prime Development Group, 528-2550 Jerry Farmer, President Elect, 94.5 ROXY, 236-1010 Felix Peguero, Vice President, Edward Jones Investments, 438-0341 Mike Harris, Treasurer & Board Member, Columbia Bank, 459-3344 Carlene Joseph, Secretary, Harborstone Credit Union, 253-983-8636
Board of Directors
Andrew Barkis, Hometown Property Management, 456-7368 Tom Carroll, Networks Communications International, 701-1532 Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, 701-3307* Lowell Gordon, The Creative Office, 754-1732 Chris Lester, Chris Lester Insurance Services, 866-0610 Tony Salas, Anchor Bank, 491-2250* Renée Sunde, Thurston EDC, 754-6320* Angelique Wilson, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443* Patrick Davidson, Past President, Loan Network LLC, 412-1000 *Recently elected, serving a two year term.
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5-9 Years:
Occasions Catering & Special Events South Sound Bank The Marston Center
10-14 Years:
America’s Credit Union Copiers Northwest, Inc. Farrelli’s Pizza & Pool Hometown Property Management, Inc Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS Tanglewilde Properties Vicwood Meridian Partnership
Over 15 Years!
City of Lacey Hal Yarber Kaufman Brothers Construction Panorama Sound Credit Union Sterling Savings Bank Woodlawn Funeral Home
Groups
Ambassadors: Jenny Thorsell, Lacey Chamber Exec. Director, 491-4141
Auction:
Tony Salas, Anchor Bank, 491-2250
Business & Economic Development Roundtable: Reneé Sunde, Thurston EDC, 754-6320
Education:
Courtney Schrieve, NTPS, 412-4418
Goal Cultivator Workshop:
Linda Jensen, Asset Care & Preservation Svcs., 357-6328
Government Affairs:
Daniela Anderson, Hometown Prop. Mgmt, 456-7368
Golf:
Joanna West, Washington Business Bank, 754-1954
Kidwiler Scholarship Foundation: Stewart Ridgeway, CPA, 459-4404
Military Affairs:
Carlene Joseph, Harborstone Credit Union, (253) 983-8636
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Chamber Events For all events, please RSVP to agraham@laceychamber.com or call 360-491-4141 May 5, Wednesday—Laceyboom! Forum Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., program begins at noon Saint Martin’s Worthington Center Speaker: Raj Manhas, North Thurston Schools Supt. Members $18; guests $25 Thank you to our Forum and Media Sponsors:
May 6, Thursday—Grand Opening Sunrise Fitness for Women 1010 Homann Dr. 12:00-2:00 p.m.
May 11, Tuesday—Military Affairs Meeting 7:30 a.m., Hawks Prairie Restaurant 8306 Quinault Dr. NE May 11, Tuesday—5:01 Surge Occasions Catering 5:01-7:00 p.m. Heritage Room 604 Water Street
May 13, Thursday—Golf Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m. Chamber Office
May 14, Friday—Government Affairs Meeting 11:30 a.m. Panorama – Chambers House Restaurant 1751 Circle Lane SE
May 18, Tuesday—Fund-raising Committee Meeting 2:00 p.m. Chamber Office
May 19, Wednesday—ROXY Connector Business Roundtable 8:00 a.m. Hawks Prairie Restaurant 8306 Quinault Dr. NE
May 25, Tuesday—Ambassador Meeting 12:00 p.m. (noon) Dirty Dave’s Pizza 3939 Martin Way May 26, Wednesday Executive Meeting 8:30 a.m. Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. Chamber office
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Looking for an Opportunity to Advertise at Costco? In an effort to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, Costco #740 in Lacey is offering an opportunity for you to advertise your business within their location. Starting May 1st and ending May 31st, Costco will offer you the option of having your business card blown up to one of three different sizes and be placed on the wall past the registers. The sizes and prices are as follows: 12x18- $30 16x20- $60 20x30- $80
If you are interested in participating in this event you will need to submit your business card to Costco and size request. At this time you can submit cash payment along with your request by going directly to the location. If you would like to write a check, please know that the check will not be processed until May 1st (Please do not post date checks). If paying by debit or American Express you will have to go to the location on May 1st. Cards will not be placed on wall until payment has been received. Submitting requests in advance can ensure that your business will be displayed promptly on May 1 or once payment has been received.
There will be no extensions on the amount of time your card will be displayed, or any discounts for payments or requests made after May 1. Proceeds from this event will benefit Children’s Miracle Network.
If businesses are interested in advertising at other locations, Costco in Tumwater is offering the same opportunity, however you will have to contact each warehouse separately.
Kidwiler Scholarship Fund Thank Yous
The Lacey Chamber would like to thank these member businesses who donated raffle prizes to benefit the Kidwiler Scholarship at the April 2010 Forum: 94.5 ROXY A Steve’s Professional Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning Budd Bay Embroidery & Specialties, Inc Cabinets by Trivonna Charlie’s Safari – The Family Fun Center Community Values Magazine Edward Jones-Felix Peguero FASTSIGNS John Bradburn and Associates Occasions Catering Pardiman Productions S. Stewart Ridgeway, CPA Saint Martins University South Sound Bank Tammy Redmon The Ram Restaurant & Brewery Thank You for Your Continued Support!
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