Chamber Newsletter; September 2012

September 2012

Insurance is about financial protection for you, your business and loved ones Luncheon Speakers Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon meetings are held at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., at noon each Monday, federal holidays excluded. Everyone is welcome!

Sept. 3 - No meeting. Have a Happy Labor Day holiday!

Sept. 10 - Peter Schrappen

The Director of Government Affairs for the NW Marine Trades Association will talk about a recent economic impact study and next steps to boost marine trade businesses.

Sept. 17 - Berry Zimmerman

The founder and CEO of BizEnrich will present “Creating a referralcentric business.” From 1 to 2 p.m.

Berry Zimmerman and Zita Gustin we will share a 1-hour discussion with participants on effective Trade Show Marketing. Sponsor Seaport Landing.

Sept. 24 - Kristin Manwaring

The president of Kristin Manwaring Insurance will discuss how you can protect yourself, your family and your business.

Integrity, community, commitment and service are at the heart of Kristin Manwaring Insurance and the firm’s team of professionals

By Kristin Manwaring Jim and I moved from Seattle 16 years ago for a simpler life and like so many of us that end up in Port Townsend, we fell in love with the town and decided to make it home long term. We were fortunate to have jobs upon our arrival; however it was within a few years that we knew we would one day be business owners in Port Townsend as part of our future plan to stay here.

Not only are we consulting with individuals and business owners today on the use of insurance for financial protection, insurance took on a real role in our own lives.

Even though we both had jobs initially we set out to live

conservatively on one income.

We have always had health insurance but decided to self insure in other areas. What do I mean by self insure? If the mortgage was not reliant on a second income then we felt there was no reason to be concerned about the ability to continue payments in the event of death or disability of the other.

Life changed dramatically in 2006 when we purchased our business. It was at that time that we re-evaluated many aspects of our life. Due to the purchase of the business and our new debt obligations, we could no longer maintain a self insured lifestyle without a significant impact to one another.

In reviewing the health of our financial future and the ability to continue with our goals no matter what life would bring, we began to insure in to protect what we are working so hard for today.

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our business and for ourselves personally. Life insurance on the lives of Brent Shirley, as the seller, and on myself as the buyer, secures our business loan today in the event of death. This is commonly referred to as Buy-Sell life insurance.

In addition, I carry disability

insurance. This too will allow for payments on the business to continue seamlessly in the event of disability and provide income replacement to our household. We also have personal life insurance for income replacement in the event of death. Long-term care insurContinued on Page 2

Value of Chamber membership proven with website project Danny McEnerney of workin’ man creative and Pat Teglia of 33rd Prime owe the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce a bit of gratitude. Without the Chamber, they wouldn’t have connected, and it’s that connection that allowed such a large project to be completed by these two local service providers.

“Without the Chamber I wouldn’t have met Pat, and without a high-quality Drupal expert like Pat, workin’ man creative could never have taken on such a large project.” says Danny.

Danny, Pat, and this project came together in a pretty short period of time

McEnerney about nine months ago.

A local college had been working with workin’ man creative on a design for their new site, when their Web Manager presented the need for a project based developer.

Danny says, “The Chamber’s e-newsletter is the only one I read, and that’s how I found Pat

Teglia of 33rd Prime.”

Pat and Danny metup prior to the college’s project to talk design and generally get acquainted with each other’s services. When the college and workin’ man creative started to build a large website like this, Danny turned to his partnership with Pat and 33rd Prime.

The team of Danny and Pat was formed. Workin’ man creative designed and built the front-end of the Drupal based website, and Pat developed the technical end of the site architecture, server set-up and custom Drupal back-end – as well as providing general consulting, teaching, and guidance. The end

result is an evolved web presence for the school, a content management system that staff can keep updated, and most importantly, a happy client.

“I could not be more pleased with the results of working with both Danny and Pat on this major website re-design.

Their knowledge and work ethic was instrumental in helping this project come to life and in short time. I feel fortunate to have been able to connect and work with these two locally based experts!” says the college’s Web Manager.

This project provided some bonuses. First, a new friendship between Pat and Danny. Second,

plenty of local businesses benefited from coffee and lunches. Third, Pat gave Danny the “Drupal Bug,” which means that Jefferson County’s ability to service large scale web projects using Drupal, a CMS platform more suited towards business, is growing.

“I hope this project helps bring awareness that we have local service providers that can handle large scale websites - that there’s no need to go outside of the county for high-end design and development,” says Danny. “We have a lot of local talent and I’m excited to be part of the group of professionals keeping large projects local,” Danny

adds. In addition, he says this project proved how valuable being a Chamber member really is, for without the Chamber, this project possibly wouldn’t have happened.

Pat has worked on very high-level websites for companies like Palintir and Yellow Pencil and is now happily employed at Forum One Communications, a large communications firm based out of Washington D.C. Danny and workin’ man creative are a local service provider continuing to help out both large and small local businesses with design, and tapping other locals for enterprise level development.

Manwaring: trust is key to building relationships Continued from Page 1 ance plays a vital role in our financial picture as well. With Jim and I both actively working our business, we realized that if one of us needed care we would have to hire a caregiver for the other to continue working and earning an income. I am like most in thinking tragedy won’t strike, however, the reality is that one in four of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire. Many disabilities last longer than 90 days and depending on the cause and future outlook could require some form of care.

The one thing I know in working with my clients is that we do not get to choose. We do not know whether an accident or health diagnosis will strike or at what point in our lives. Even though we do not have control of when these things might happen, the good news is that we can make the choice to protect our financial outcomes by reviewing options and purchasing insurance. I am a firm believer in finding a balance between protecting ourselves today and into the future and not becoming insurance poor.

From our own personal experience as small business owners we worked with the Chamber to offer disability and long-term care insurance at a discount to Chamber members.

What can you expect when you meet with the experts at KMi? The key to any good relationship is trust. You need trust in your agent’s knowledge, experience, and professional judgment. Above all you should always feel that the agent is acting in your best interests and is listening to your needs. To work well together, this is really a two way street. We rely on our clients to provide us accurate and complete information.

Let us help you with your financial protection plan. Contact our licensed, knowledgeable, friendly staff today for a quote! The life, health and disability experts of KMi can be reached at 385-4400 or info@ kristinmanwaring.com.

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Cutting the ribbon The staff at Port Townsend Chiropractic cut the ribbon on their new location recently with the help of Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.

YMCA to kick off Exercise & Thrive to help cancer survivors build strength

Team Jefferson kicks off fall business plan class

Persevering through cancer is a remarkable accomplishment. Whether it’s supporting a friend, caring for a family member, or experiencing it firsthand, we can all see how debilitating the effects of cancer treatment can be.

Many studies have shown that exercise improves long-term survival and quality of life by reducing fatigue, enhancing selfesteem, improving fitness and reducing stress. Getting up and active will help you improve the function of your immune system and control your weight, which can significantly improve your chances of survival and lower the chance of cancer recurrence.

This is why the Jefferson County YMCA and Jeffer-

Team Jefferson sponsors a 10-week business planning class for new entrepreneurs and business owners looking for more resources.

The class guides business owners in taking their ideas to the next level with solid business planning in operations, marketing and cash flow management.

A collaborative, supportive and energetic environment helps students research their market, develop a marketing plan, create or review operational plans, put budget and financial statements to work, learn strategies for managing money and explore funding sources.

A panel of local entrepreneurs will share their experiences on starting and running their businesses in Jefferson County and on the greater North Olympic Peninsula.

Classes will be held Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The next eight-week class begins on Thursday, Sept. 27 and continues through Nov. 8. Cost is $250 per person. A second person from same business receives a $50 discount. To register, email davis@ edcteamjefferson.com or call 360-379-4693.

Jefferson County YMCA is is hosting an Enchanted Garden Soiree on Sept.

15. Guests are invited to Heartspace, a local artist’s home filled with original art and inspirational gardens, for a delightful evening of music and celebration the Fred Hutchinson Cancer to raise the funds to bring Research Center, the Seattle this much-needed support to cancer survivors in our Cancer Care Alliance and community. the LIVESTRONG FounJefferson Healthcare’s dation that was launched Executive Chef Arran to respond to the growing body of evidence that phys- Stark will prepare delicious bites of locally grown food ical activity can improve the quality of life for cancer served with local beversurvivors, lessen the impact ages.

For an invitation to this of treatment side effects important event or informaand help in their recovery. tion regarding sponsorship We are now able to bring opportunities, please email this much needed program us at thrivesoiree@gmail. to our community.

To kick-off the Exercise com or phone 360-3855811. & Thrive program, the

The YMCA is hosting an Enchanted Garden Soiree Sept. 15, an evening of music and celebration son Healthcare are coming together to offer Exercise & Thrive, the first health and wellness class of its type for cancer survivors in Jefferson County.

Through Exercise & Thrive, survivors will build muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve their capacity to perform activities of daily living, from work to play. Exercise & Thrive is the result of a multi-year partnership between YUSA, the Greater Seattle Y,

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New members doC’S marina grill Earlier this summer, Doc’s Marina Grill opened a brand new location at 141 Hudson St. (the former home of T’s Restaurant), and is now serving lunch, dinner and late night bites to the locals and visitors to Port Townsend!

Doc’s kicked off a their first restaurant at the marina on Bainbridge Island in 2003. After a near-decade of food, drinks and fun done right, the restaurant has opened a second eatery in Port Townsend.

With traditional American fare and delicious Northwest seafood mixed in, Doc’s Marina Grill in Port Townsend serves everything from a classic cheddar and bacon burger to Northwest Cioppino.

conservation, and provide and woodworking as well a relaxing place to stop and as hosting events, classes, smell the lavender. Their and farm tours. This year organic methods include they offer the following composting plant material, farm grown and handmade hand weeding, attracting products: U-cut lavender, beneficial insects, compan- dried lavender bunches, ion planting, alley croplavender floral water ping, and crop and pasture spritzers, lavender sachets, rotation. They joined the U-cut flowers, farm fresh Chamber of Commerce to eggs, farm photo greeting actively participate in the cards, 100 percent pure collaborative network of a beeswax candles scented thriving small business and with lavender essential oil. agricultural community.

Coming soon (with This is the farm’s Mother Nature on their introductory year and the side) look for blueberReeters look forward to ries, honey and a pumpkin feedback from customers patch. and the community about Wilderbee Farm is open new flower and berry crops Fri-Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Doc’s Marina Grill owners Tom and Tessa Aydelotte show off a monster salmon they caught. and products to offer. They or by appointment at 223 strive to be a hands-on Cook Avenue Extension, It’s pretty clear these folks know seafood! artisan farm where visitors Port Townsend. Website: There’s something for whether you’re just snack- nature preserve, meet and can relax, participate, and wilderbeefarm.com. Phone: everyone on the menu, ing or stopping for a great feed Bob the wonder sheep, learn something new. Their (360) 379-2434. Email: meal. pick lavender and cut your future vision involves craft- farmgeeks@wilderbeefarm.

The staff and manown flower bouquet. This ing pottery, blacksmithing, com. agement at Doc’s have new neighborhood family been committed to great farm offers a delightful customer service to acplace to unwind, relax and company their delicious enjoy simpler pleasures dishes. Owners Tom and with friends and family.

Tessa Aydelotte have made Located in the pastoral their new Port Townsend Tibbals Lake Park area just location an extension of four miles outside of Port the customer-centered Townsend, Wilderbee Farm focus their first restaurant grows certified organic has been known for. They blueberry varieties fajoined the Chamber of vored for big sweet flavor, Commerce to expand their lavender for striking color, goal of good service to the essential oil, and culinary local community in Port use, and cut flowers for Townsend and the greater charming cottage bouquets.

Jefferson County area.

In addition, the farm raises Located at 141 Hudson British Soay sheep, a rare St. just off the marina, breed from Scotland noted Doc’s is open 11 a.m. to 11 for naturally soft wool. A p.m. daily, with a late night growing honeybee apihappy hour menu available ary takes advantage of the that offers small bites to farm’s abundant blooms to customers from 8 p.m. to produce some of the finest closing. Call (360) 344honey available.

3627, or visit docsgrill.

Wilderbee Farm is com. We’re on Facebook owned and operated by too: facebook.com/pages/ Casey and Eric Reeter Docs-Marina-Grill-Portwhose mission – founded Townsend. in the idea of a simpler, better way of life – is wilderbee farm to practice sustainable Spend the day at Wilder- organic farming, support Wilderbee Farm is a place where visitors are encouraged to bee Farm. Stroll the flower local agri-preneurialism, explore and even pick their own bouquets. fields, explore the wetland promote land and animal

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Chamber backs SB 6248 to boost marine trade firms The Board of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously recently to support changes in Washington State law that would help boost marine trades businesses.

Specifically, the board voted to advocate for passage of SB 6248 and will urge area legislators to do aid in passage.

Current law requires LLC (entity) owned out-

of-state registered vessels to leave the state after 60 days or pay 10 percent of the boat’s value. Non LLC owned boats may obtain two 60-day cruising permit extensions and are able to stay up to 180 days without the 10 percent fee. SB 6248 would treat both kinds of vessels the same.

A study by the Northwest Marine Trade Association predicts the change would generate about $29 million

in new spending and 1,295 new marine trade jobs statewide. The entire report from the Northwest Marine Trade Association is available at NMTA.net/Impact.

British Columbia allows American boats to stay in their waters for 6 months before having to leave the country for a day and then they can resume their “residency.” British Columbia’s marinas are full and Washington State’s are not.

If Washington State passes this bill, it will give incentives for more out of state boaters to spend their dollars here for a longer time, the Chamber’s Advocacy Committee determined.

Washington State’s marine trades employ 28,000 people with an average pay of $56,000 per year.

Jefferson County’s marine trades generate $40 million in revenue each year and have been recognized

as one of our county’s 10 vital industry clusters.

Anecdotal information suggests about 400 to 500 people are employed in this industry in East Jefferson County today.

A large percentage of the work done locally is on boats from outside our area. Every boat that chooses to come here does so for the excellence of craftsmanship but also for the inviting tourism

aspects of our region.

The chamber’s Advocacy Committee investigated the pros and cons of this issue, contacting the state Department of Revenue, the NW Marine Trades Association and the Port of Port Townsend. The committee recommended approval and the Chamber Board unanimously agreed to support this bill, joining port cities Anacortes and Bellingham.

Tourism activities hit high point as summer travel season peaks

By Christina Pivarnik Summer is our busiest time for welcoming visitors to our beautiful area. This year has been no exception.

With sunny, warm weather we’re seeing an influx of people coming to explore Port Townsend, Jefferson County and the Olympic Peninsula.

Many came to participate in some of the recent Centrum concerts, attend Key City Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park series or simply have fun shopping and dining.

Before we blink, the 36th Annual Wooden Boat Festival will be upon us as we open our arms and doors to welcome as many as 30,000 wooden boat lovers into our midst over the weekend of Sept. 7-9. The boats are gorgeous and the weekend gives us an opportunity to celebrate Port Townsend’s maritime heritage.

Fast on its heels, the 13th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival will be under way from Sept. 21-23. Movie buffs from all across the country are drawn to Port Townsend to participate in this incredible festival.

The 30th Great Port Townsend Bay Apokalyptik Kinetic Skulpture Race

wraps up our summer events for tourism, even though it’s Oct. 6-7. As locals know, this event celebrates everything fun and kwirky Port Townsend has to offer.

Tourism is alive and well here! We’re pleased to have welcomed people from all of the 50 states this summer and over 50 different countries have been represented on our visitor roster at the Port Townsend Visitor Info Center.

Our Facebook page, Enjoy Port Townsend, hit over 2500 “Likes” in July and had several weeks where it reached over 10,000 per Facebook analytics. We were thrilled with that stat!

Port Townsend’s tourism website, www.EnjoyPT. com, had record-breaking numbers in July with nearly 19,000 page views. Since adding the videos onto the website, we’re seeing people spend more time on the site as well. If you have an event or activity you’d like to promote for visitors, please send me a brief paragraph about it, as well as a photo, and we’ll post it on the travel blog on the website. (Note: we reserve the right to edit and determine what is posted.)

Save the date for the Olympic Peninsula’s Tour-

ism Summit. It will be on Monday, Oct. 22 at the Red Lion Inn in Port Angeles.

More to come in next month’s newsletter.

Tourism is a great economic driver for us. We look forward to many fall and holiday activities where we’ll continue to welcome visitors into our midst. We hope some will fall in love with our area and move here with their businesses and families, adding to the richness of our community.

Christina Pivarnik is the contracted marketing director for the City of Port Townsend.

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Improve your trade show results with free seminar

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Sept. 17 session comes in time for Business Expo

By Berry Zimmerman & Zita Gustin Exhibiting at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, or any other trade show, should reward you with a great return on your investment of time and money. How well you succeed depends on how well you plan for success.

A special one-hour seminar is set for 1 p.m., Sept. 17 at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., Port Townsend, just ahead of the Business Expo on Sept. 29. There you will hear that your return on your investment at trade shows depends on how well you set goals, plan to meet your goals, execute your plan, and measure your results. Here are some questions to answer: • Why are you exhibiting? Generate leads? Create awareness? Build relationships?

Introduce new product? Recruit distributors?

• Who is your target audience? Be specific and focused.

• How can you increase attendance of your target audience? Leverage your existing relationships to invite your target audience to attend the event. Offer something special that will make their life better.

• What message are you trying to communicate? Make your message clear, concise and repeatable.

• How will you measure success? Set numeric, measurable goals for your results. Be sure to communicate your goals to your booth staff.

• How will my booth help reach my goals? Keep it simple. Your booth should attract your target audience and help communicate your message before you interact with attendees.

• What type of interaction do you want to have with your booth visitors? Decide if you want to have deep, meaningful sales conversations or have brief encounters to get their contact info to follow up after the show.

• How will you use collateral and promotions? Promotional items (and collateral) should align with your goals and be given, not taken. Never leave giveaways unattended.

Hand them to prospects in exchange for their contact info.

• How will you collect and follow up with leads? Create a plan to collect leads (business cards or info sheet), prioritize leads by propensity to buy (A, B, C), and make time to contact leads soon after the show.

• How will you determine if the event was successful? Plan to have a post-event evaluation meeting to review what went well and what you will do differently next time?

Behind every great moment are hours of tireless preparation. Like an Olympic athlete, your performance at the event will depend on the time and effort you put into preparation.

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The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is set for Sept. 29 at Chimacum High School, and the Chamber needs to hear from you today if you want to reserve booth space.

The Business Expo is Jefferson County’s best chance to connect north to south, young to old, newcomer to longtime resident.

The Expo will feature as many as 100 local businesses with special offers and door prizes throughout the day. As part of the entry fee, participants will get a business card size ad in the Business Expo program, which will be distributed at the event and through the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader.

This is the major business networking event of the year. Be sure to be a part of it. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and find new customers. Call the Chamber offices at 385-7869 for details. Don’t delay! Sign up today!

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Port Townsend Computers Port Townsend Paper Co. Resort at Port Ludlow Hadlock Building Supply

Ajax Cafe Homer Smith Insurance Jefferson Healthcare

Volunteers learn about local accommodations Port Townsend Visitor Information Center (VIC) volunteers love to get out of the office and see what our town has to offer. New businesses are always starting up and established businesses are always updating.

This month VIC volunteers trekked out to unincorporated Port Townsend to see a brand new bed and breakfast, Amber Lights.

Later they headed back into Port Townsend proper to visit A Garden Cottage, a well-established romantic cottage getaway.

Amber Lights Bob and Nancy Lundgren love staying in bed and breakfasts. They knew that they wanted to spend their retirement running one of their own design.

They took and used all of the things they loved about B&Bs and left out all of the things they didn’t. The result was Amber Lights Bed and Breakfast, which opened in late June this year.

Amber Lights is at the four mile marker on Hastings just outside of Port Townsend. An old fashioned light post with three amber lights mark the entrance of this large home resting on five acres of forest.

The four-bedroom home has three ADA compliant rooms all with private baths and king sized beds. The

common areas offer a comfortable sense of home with a fireplace and bookcase full of Bob and Nancy’s favorite books. But Bob and Nancy know their guests also need their technology, so they also offer access to a computer, printer, and free Wi-Fi. Nancy accommodates all special dietary needs with her delicious meals made in her spacious kitchen, and then will offer a stack of menus of all of their favorite places to eat in Port Townsend. Amber Lights B&B is $125 per night year round. They will be vacationing Oct. 10 through Nov. 3 taking a well-deserved break from opening a new business!

Amber Lights Bed & Breakfast • 4042 Hastings Ave, PT • 360-390-5712 • amberlightsbedandbreakfast.com.

A Garden Cottage Back in the Port Townsend city limits, there is a little 1930s cottage that smells like walking through a lavender farm. Heidi Morgan has owned and operated A Garden Cottage for many years and has what people want figured out.

The cottage is nestled into a little garden off of Umatilla. It’s easily accessible, though not visible, from San Juan Avenue.

Walking through a bright sunroom gives an open

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cheery entrance to the cottage itself. The main room of the studio cottage exudes an air of romance with a gas fireplace and an old fashioned iron framed bed.

The kitchenette is tucked to the side of the room keeping the focus on the spaciousness of the lovely room.

Heidi is very mindful of her guests’ allergies and does not allow pets or smokers, though she is very open to children staying over. A Garden Cottage is $130 per night with a discounted weekly rate.

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VIC Manager Karen Anderson info@jeffcountychamber.org (360) 385-2722

Vice President, Outreach Debbie Wardrop Resort at Port Ludlow Vice President, Membership Dana Petrick Resort at Port Ludlow Directors Jordan Eades Hope Roofing Chuck Russell Valley Tavern Judy Cavett FairWinds Winery Carol Woodley Hadlock Realty & Hadlock Hotel

Vi Koenig PT Laundromat Piper Diehl Ludlow Bay Wellness Spa Nancy McConaghy Coldwell Banker Alex Viniski Ancestral Spirits Gallery Cammy Brown Peninsula Legal Services Suzy Carroll Uptown Nutrition Craig Downs Chimacum Schools

Jennefer Wood Maestrale Dianna Talley Taku Marine Newsletter Advertising Sara Radka The Leader 360-385-2900 We welcome your submissions.

If you have news to share, send articles and photos to director@jeffcountychamber. org or mail to 440 12th St. Port Townsend, WA 98368.

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YPN sets out to inspire youth

By Olivia L. Parker As the Young Professionals Network gains it’s footing in the business community of Jefferson County, the many ways that the established business professionals in the community have helped guide and shape the opportunities available to us sparked a conversation around how to pay it forward to the next pool of budding talent. One objective of YPN is inspiring youth in Jefferson County.

Spearheaded by Amanda Funaro, this objective has two main components; creating internships for high school students with local businesses, and creating a network that identifies programs and opportunities, connecting students with existing programs, and identifying areas where additional programs are needed.

Internships In a community as rich as Jefferson County, inspiration is everywhere.

The internships program for high school students focuses on providing solid professional and vocational experience, resume building, skill building

ingful employment.

with local organizations including; EDC/Team YPN wants to A Network of Programs Jefferson, Port Townsend create a chance “When we started the Rotary’s High School for all high conversation about the Interact Program, 4H and Young Professionals NetWashington State Universchool students work Inspiring Youth in sity, the Northwest Marito discover Jefferson County program, time Center, the Jefferson the response was overCounty Family YMCA their natural whelming,” said Teresa and the Port Townsend talents and Verraes.

High School Future Busiuncover their “I received several calls ness Leaders of America from people who are runprogram. passions. ning excellent programs for youth, and they are looking The Vision and relationship building. for new students to particiThe main objective And everyone benefits. pate.” With the wealth of is to facilitate connecBy connecting students youth programs available tions and to build where with professionals, artists in the community, the most new programs are needed and craftspeople workimportant thing is to conso that all high school ing in the community, the nect each student to the pro- students in our community students gain work experi- grams that will challenge, have a chance to build ence and form profesinspire, and reward them. their resumes, make consional relationships. The Part of the Young Profesnections with the business business owners who work sionals Network’s objective community and develop with the high school stuis to identify and fully use real skills for their future. dents gain new insight and the programs already in But the most imporideas and connect with the place and to avoid creating tant piece of all this is to next generation of talent. new programs that overlap create a chance for every Without enough opportuexisting programs, and, at high school student to disnities for young people, the same time, to identify cover their natural talents, there is little incentive to areas where additional opuncover their passions return to the community portunities are needed and and find that spark of after college or other life address those needs. inspiration that will shape experiences. The hope is, their future and help them that by helping students Reaching Out build a career that fulfills, build these business relaAs the program takes stimulates and inspires tionships early, they can shape, the Young Profestheir lives. return to the community sionals Network members For more information bringing their education working on this objective contact: director@jefand skills, and find mean- are building partnerships fcountychamber.org.

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