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Clallam Economic Development Council 2012 Board Members
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Showcasing our partners By Linda Rotmark Executive Director
1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer President Rod Fleck Doug Sellon Randy Johnson Charlie Brandt Name
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This year’s Annual Report showcases five of the EDC’s businesses who contribute at our “Supporter Level” or above: Olympic Game Farm, Northwest Territories, Inc., Peninsula Behavioral Health, First Federal and Peninsula College. It is always interesting catching up with these community-minded, active businesses that each day make Clallam County a better place to live and work. The second group of contributors has been invited to highlight their unique activities in supporting a healthy business environment. As you read their articles, it will become apparent that each has a specific mission and service area. I am sure they all would like me to thank you for your continued support of their work through your membership, volunteerism, promotion and participation. Now, so that you can better understand the Clallam Economic Development Council, I also have answered the template of questions:
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Clallam Economic Development Council Annual Report 2012 is a special section of the Sequim Gazette © 2013 by Sound Publishing Inc. General Manager: Debi Lahmeyer • Editor: Michael Dashiell P.O. Box 1750, Sequim, WA 98382 Special Sections Editor: Patricia Morrison Coate Phone: 360-683-3311 • e-mail: patc@sequimgazette.com Publication Design: Denise Westmoreland
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The Clallam Economic Development Council, which is a nonprofit organization, serves the entire county in business and workforce development. In addition, the EDC assists its public partners, the cities, county, port and public utility district in infrastructure projects that are foundational to business development and job growth.
How are your organization’s activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region? We act as the “field office” to Washington State’s Department of Commerce, which is the state’s economic development arm. The EDC’s Board of Directors is made up of both public and private business representatives. At the board meetings, these representatives come together to discuss issues and opportunities that affect both the public sector and private business.
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? The Board of Directors has chosen to concentrate on four industry clusters: Marine Trades, Forest Resources, Innovative Manufacturing and Renewable Energy. They also support the organizations whose areas of expertise include health care, tourism, education, etc. But, primarily, the EDC’s decision point is that “it’s all about jobs.”
How many jobs within the organization’s staff? Currently, we have 1.6 full-time equivalencies, along with many volunteers, such as our three SCORE advisors (SBA’s business mentoring experts) and the Small Business Development Center advisor.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? In 2012, the EDC’s Board of Directors demonstrated their commitment to the four industry areas of focus by hosting presenters on topics such the Wild Olympics Initiative, WRIA 18, health care, renewable energy, and composites manufacturing. In the next three to five years, the EDC will continue to weigh in on regional topics that affect both the public and private sectors. In 2013, the EDC is continuing its effort to redefine its role in the area. If Washington is going to recover, it is going to need its EDCs working hard to create new job opportunities, strengthen existing businesses and assist in seeking funding and resources for workforce development.
Has your organization made changes in response to a new economic environment? The EDC officers have continued to support lean office activities which included a reduction in staff, a balanced budget and fiscal alternatives to EDC operations. Also, EDC staff has been encouraged to participate more heavily at the state and regional levels including CERB (Community Economic Revitalization) board representation, OWDC (Olympic Workforce Development Council) and the WWAHEC (Western Washington Area Health Education Center) Board.
If you could follow someone around for a day, who would it be and why? Olympic Medical Center CEO Eric Lewis because I would like to see what it is like to lead the largest employer in the county whose mission is to give the best service to its patients possible while dealing with rising health care costs and an aging population. CLALLAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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City of Sequim
Ken Hays, Mayor Steve Burkett, City Manager Laura DuBois • Erik Erichsen Don Hall • Bill Huizinga Ted Miller • Candace Pratt
City of Forks
Bryon Monohon, Mayor Mike Breidenbach • Bruce Guckenberg John Hillcar • Kevin Hinchen Juanita Weissenfels
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Jim Jones, County Administrator Mike Chapman, Commissioner Mike Doherty, Commissioner Jim McEntire, Commissioner
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor Dan McKeen, City Manager Sissi Bruch • Brad Collins • Dan DiGiullio Patrick Downie • Max Mania • Brooke Nelson
Olympic Medical Center
Eric Lewis, CEO John Beitzel • Jim Cammack Jean Hordyk • Jim Leskinovitch John Miles • John Nutter • Tom Oblak
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Green Crow is a privately-owned company focusing on the timberland and wood products industries. We provide timberland investment management services to both institutional and individual investors. Our operations are in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast, and New Zealand. Our headquarters are in Port Angeles, Washington. 727 East 8th St. • (360) 452-3325 Port Angeles, WA 98362 www.greencrow.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 • 3
NORTHWESTERN TERRITORIES, INC. Describe your service area or market niche. Northwestern Territories, Inc. (NTI) is a local consulting firm offering professional engineering, land surveying and materials testing services to Olympic Peninsula clients for more than 45 years with offices located in Port Angeles and Port Townsend. NTI maintains a staff of 15 to 20 which is driven by seasonal building trends. Our services include: Civil Engineering – water, sewer, drainage and site development; Land Surveying – boundary, topographic, elevation, LOMA applications and construction control for contractors; Geotechnical Analysis – slope stability, meander hazard and critical areas
assessment; Structural Engineering – foundations, trusses and buildings; Construction Management – owners’ representative during construction; Special Inspection- high strength bolting, welding, anchor bolt installation and structural steel; Construction Materials Testing – Soil compaction, moisture density relationship, gradation sieve analysis and concrete, grout and mortar strength testing.
What percentage of your market is local/ national/regional/international? NTI takes pride in its ability to serve local markets, being in-place on the Olympic Peninsula and not requiring services to be sought elsewhere, out of the local economy. Approximately 75 percent of our work is in Clallam County with the remaining 25 percent on the peninsula. We often team with larger, out-of-area specialty firms to ensure that some of the project’s costs are recycled through
FORKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE local wages. By offering a comprehensive and diverse set of services, NTI maintains a dynamic approach to meeting the needs and requirements of both private and public entities.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? Has your company made changes in response to a new economic environment? The recent economic softening has given us the opportunity to revisit existing efficiencies and areas that can be improved upon along with new ways to market our services. In the next few years, we expect to see the local economy in the private sector of our industry to experience slight growth and the public sector should show more growth with government stimulus dollars for projects focusing on the maintenance and upgrade of existing facilities rather than new construction.
What advice would you give someone thinking about starting a business? For anyone considering starting a business, ask yourself what work would make you happy 15 hours a day, seven days a week. That commitment is often what it takes to get a business up and running. Network, network, network … and then do it again. Talking to other people is the best way to meet potential clients and get an idea of existing demand. Utilize all available resources to attract customers to your business. A good resource is the Clallam EDC which helps to promote the local business community and to ensure mutual survivability by maintaining contact with other businesses.
Describe your service area or market niche. Forks, located in the northernmost corner of the contiguous United States, is the gateway to Olympic National Park, one of a few temperate rain forests in the world. Because of our spectacular scenery and other parameters, we were chosen by author Stephenie Meyer as the location for her four-book series (“Twilight,” “New Moon,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn”). As a result, we’ve had an enormous increase in visitors. Forks is now “branded.”
How are your organization’s activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region? Forks is in the unique position of being a real location for an imaginary story. The Forks Chamber of Commerce recognized early on that book readers (and later movie watchers) would want to live their fantasy by coming here. Using a map of Forks, we pinpointed the locations named in the “Twilight” book series and created materials to enhance a fan’s experience.
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? As a membership organization, we promote our members. We are the face of Forks as directed by the City of Forks. We envision visitors continuing to come and interest in the Olympic National Park and the “Twilight” series continuing for years.
How many jobs within the organization’s staff? Chamber has four paid positions plus volunteers.
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What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? The public continues in its fascination with the Pacific Northwest. With world-class scenery and activities, we feel confident one-time visitors will schedule a return trip.
Has your organization made changes in response to a new economic environment? Rather than focus only on book/movie fans, the chamber has been adding information on other attractions and activities when responding to questions about Forks.
If you could follow someone around for a day, who would it be and why? (Executive Director Marcia Bingham answered this question): Abraham Lincoln! He fascinates me (and I haven’t seen his movie yet!).
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FIRST FEDERAL Describe your service area or market niche. As a local community bank, we provide a complete list of consumer and business banking products from personal to business savings, checking and lending options partnered with our convenient electronic services, such as Mobile/ Online Banking, Bill Pay and much more. We have local bankers, local lenders and a local board of directors making local decisions contributing to the economic growth and development of our communities.
What percentage of your market is local/ national/regional/international? Our market is the North Olympic Peninsula.
How long have you been in business here? How many jobs does your company represent? First Federal began doing business in 1923, proudly celebrating 90 years in Clallam County. We employ over 160 dedicated men and women.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? As a community bank, First Federal continues to offer a superior customer service relationship while adapting to the needs of new technology. We look forward to growth in our existing market through new loans and deposits.
Has your company made changes in response to a new economic environment? We have introduced new technology, i.e. Mobile Banking, and streamlined our processes while maintaining safety and soundness with a continued high standard of customer service.
What advice would you give someone thinking about starting a business? Consider meeting with a professional business counselor to develop projections for two years and work out feasibility details. Also, meet with an experienced commercial lender to discuss ideas and gauge the kinds of questions or concerns the bank would have. This will help map out your next steps and help with planning for potential lending needs.
Why are you a member of the EDC? Our goal of continued growth and the ability to support our local communities mirrors the mission of the EDC. EDC membership is a valuable resource to sustained economic health and growth in Clallam County.
2011 EDC Annual Dinner – Another Success! Friday evening, Jan. 27, the EDC held its 2011 Annual Dinner at the Red Lion in Port Angeles. We welcomed more than 70 people to the event. We began with a networking time and no-host bar followed by a delicious buffet of rosemary chicken and beef tri-tip and all the trimmings. We then enjoyed a very visionary talk given by Ron Allen, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal chair. Ron was introduced by Brian Kuh of Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank generously donated sponsorship for our keynote speaker and five guests for the evening. Our incoming President for 2012, Randy Johnson, introduced the outgoing 2011 Board of Directors: John Calhoun, President; Randy Johnson, 1st Vice President; Rod Fleck, 2nd Vice President; Doug Sellon, Treasurer; and Mike McAleer, Past President. He then introduced the incoming officers: Randy Johnson, President; Charlie Brandt, 1st Vice President; Rod Fleck, 2nd Vice President; Doug Sellon, Treasurer; John Calhoun, Past President. Randy then asked 2011 board members present to stand. They included Patti Morris, Cherie Kidd, Hugh Haffner, Jim Jones, Brian Kuh, Orville Campbell and Harriette Buchmann. He also acknowledged EDC Contract Partners in the audience – Jeff Robb, Port of Port Angeles; Hugh Haffner, PUD; Kent Myers, Cherie Kidd and Sissi Bruch, City of Port Angeles; Jim Jones and Jim McEntire, Clallam County; Candace Pratt, City of Sequim; and Rod Fleck, City of Forks. The Olympic Leader Award presentation was next on the agenda. Orville Campbell, past recipient of the award and EDC board member, made the introduction and presentation. This year’s winner was Mike McAleer for his years of support and dedication to the EDC along with being a concerned citizen and Realtor extraordinaire in Clallam County. The official program concluded about 8:15 p.m. but many stayed after to continue their networking.
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Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce How are your organization’s activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region?
Describe your service area or market niche. The North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development Council (NOP RC&D), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of community leaders from Clallam and Jefferson counties, including representation from county and city governments, tribes, ports, educational and other economic development and conservation entities.
How are your organization’s activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region? The NOP RC&D is unique in its role as a regional nonprofit organization that can act as a fiscal sponsor for mission-aligned projects while bringing to bear a very impressive list of community leaders with a single letter of support.
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? The mission of the NOP RC&D is to “Bring people and resources together to measurably enhance community vitality and our natural environment for present and future generations.” The NOP RC&D provides assistance to community organizations on the North Olympic Peninsula to accomplish natural resource and economic development projects.
How many jobs within the organization’s staff? The NOP RC&D currently supports one half-time staff position.
What makes us unique is the marketing contract we have with the City of Port Angeles and the effort we put into the promotion of events.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? Our country has experienced resurgence in broad public interest in our food systems over the last several years, with a specific focus on the importance of locally produced food. The Northwest has played a leading role in this resurgence and nowhere more strongly than right here on the North Olympic Peninsula. Both Jefferson and Clallam counties have enjoyed a robust influx of young farmers and foresters dedicated to producing food that promotes the health of our people, our environment and our economy.
Describe your service area or market niche. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization serving the North Olympic Peninsula. We focus on issues facing the business community, promotion of goods and services offered by our members and marketing and promotion of the community via the contract we have with the City of Port Angeles.
Has your organization made changes in response to a new economic environment?
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? The mission of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce is to be the voice for business and the greater community of our region focused on business development, tourism, economic vitality and quality of life.
How many jobs within the organization’s staff? Two
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? I believe trends that will happen locally and within the industry will be for chambers to be focused more on marketing and promotion. The networking and social aspects that member associations are well known for I believe will be less important.
The NOP RC&D originally was funded and staffed by USDA NRCS. Funding for the program was cut from the federal budget in early 2011. The council members decided that the unique value of this organization justified finding a way to keep it going. Given our focus on natural resources and our region’s growing reliance on the agriculture segment, the council has implemented a plan to continue operations by working collaboratively with our WSU Extension agents in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Together we are well-positioned to strengthen our region’s agricultural future by supporting our local farmers, ranchers and foresters.
Has your organization made changes in response to a new economic environment? Yes, we have revamped the membership structure, downsized staff, increased social media aspects and offer more to the membership with respect to marketing opportunities.
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Dr. Charles Brandt Battelle Marine Sciences Laboratory Jan Kampbell CenturyLink Doug Sellon Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
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Angeles Electric, Inc. RE/MAX Fifth Avenue Ted Simpson Mike McAleer Arrow Launch Services, Inc. Sherwood Assisted Living Jack Harmon Bill Littlejohn Baker, Overby and Moore The Specialty Clinic Jennifer Zaccardo Dr. Robert Craven Black Ball Transport, TBD BUSINESS BASIC Clallam Transit System ($150/year) Terry Weed First Federal, Levon Mathews A-M Systems, LLC Green Crow Partnership Art Green Randy Johnson Atlas Trucking Hermann Bros. Logging Steve Kennedy/Bruce Swenson Bill Hermann Bella Italia, Neil Conklin JOJACO Properties, LLC Blake Tile & Stone Mark Smith David Blake Lincoln Industrial, Will Possinger Cedar Avenue Self Storage Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Bill Sperry Frances Charles Columbia Bank, Brian Kuh Makah Tribal Council Express Employment Meredith Parker Professionals Duane Folden Merrill & Ring, Norm Schaaf Nippon Paper Industries USA High Energy Metals, Don Butler Kenmore Air Express Harold Norlund Craig O’Neill NTI Engineering, Robert Leach Kitsap Bank, Harbir Bower Olympic Game Farm Morningside, Jon Tolliver Robert Beebe Olympic Natural Resources Peninsula Mortgage, Al Kruebbe Center, Ellen Matheny Port Angeles Auto Dealers Pacific Equipment Inc. Assoc., Dan Wilder Tom Baermann Port Angeles Hardwood, LLC Platypus Marine Clarence Knutson Captain Charlie Crane Rayonier Timberlands, TBD
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Red Lion Hotel, Joseph Mollerus Sound Community Bank Deon Kapetan Sterling Savings Bank Shenna Straling United Way of Clallam County Jody Moss Union Bank, Jesse Long Wave Business Solutions Michael Puckett INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Tourism is a $72.6 million industry in Clallam County! Nearly 1 in 10 jobs is a tourism job. Because of the taxes paid by visitors to our area, each household in Clallam County does not have to pay $315 a year in state and local taxes. Clallam County and the Olympic Peninsula are truly a world-class destination. Olympic National Park, a World Heritage Site, is our No. 1 draw, with around 3.5 million visitors annually. By Diane Schostak, Add our beautiful scenic byway Highway 112, the Executive Director, lovely Dungeness Valley, “Twilight” fascination, Olympic Peninsula our waterfalls, proximity to Victoria, an active arts Visitor Bureau community, a host of great events – and you have a list that rivals anyone’s bucket list for things to do. Looking at the landscape of tourism businesses in our county, we have only a handful of corporations and chains. The vast majority of our businesses are owner-operated. From bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, motels and resorts to restaurants, adventure providers and transportation, we have a wonderful lineup of services to offer guests. It should not be a surprise that in Clallam County there are 2,211 guest rooms. On those busy summer weekends if each one of those rooms held 2.4 people, the average size of a party traveling, 5,306 people could be staying with us! Promoting Clallam County and the Olympic Peninsula as a desirable destination is an important key to helping our economy remain strong. The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau is tasked with that promotion and does so with hotel/motel tax funds collected in Clallam County as well as fostering many partnerships to stretch our dollars and our resources. With our staff of three, we put together marketing programs targeting travelers in Puget Sound and Southern Vancouver Island and we produce newsletter communications to travel writers, consumers and regional concierges. We produce travel information including a Travel Planner and a website. We work with travel writers to tell our stories, with tour operators to reach groups and with agencies that promote Washington across the nation and around the world. Our offices are located in the Port of Port Angeles Building at 338 W. First St. in Port Angeles. Stop in and say hello!
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PENINSULA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Describe a major project, service, or product that you sell or provide.
Describe a major project, service, or product that you sell or provide.
OMC’s Critical Role In the Community More than a health care provider, Olympic Medical Center is also a strong economic force for Clallam County. It employs more than 1,100 employees, utilizes local vendors and contractors whenever possible, pays utility bills and purchases ads in local media. “When we refer to health at Olympic Medical, we aren’t just talking about the physical health of our patients or our workforce; we are also talking about our financial health as an organization,” says Eric Lewis, chief executive officer, Olympic Medical. “We don’t just help keep our community well – we significantly help keep it economically viable.” As Olympic Medical continues to bring more health care services to the community by opening new clinics, hiring specialists as part of its affiliation with the Swedish Health Network or helping recruit physicians, it starts a chain reaction by bringing new jobs to the community, helping save our patients the cost and difficulty of out-of-area travel and creating opportunities for local businesses. It also infuses the local economy with state and federal dollars for health care services through government payments, such as Medicare. “We take our role in the local economy seriously and work hard to not only provide the highest quality care to our patients, but to support our community in other meaningful ways,” Lewis says.
Olympic Game Farm has been in the business of educating and entertaining the public for over 40 years. Many of our animals, past and present, have been stars of television and movies. For many years, Olympic Game Farm worked exclusively for Walt Disney Studios, filming here at the farm, on the Olympic Peninsula, as well as on many different locations across the U.S. and Canada. Olympic Game Farm is the place to get face to face and experience wildlife at close range. We offer the opportunity to really see a tiger’s stripes, a Kodiak bear’s huge size, an elk, or to get slobbered on by a buffalo!
What percentage of your market is local/ national/regional/international? Our tourism market is very broad in percentage, ranging from international travelers, national travelers, Seattle and surrounding area visitors and local families. Most visitors we receive are second- and third-generation returnees.
How long have you been in business here? How many jobs does your company represent? Olympic Game Farm has been open to the public for 40 years, since May 1972, and incorporated in May 1973. However, we have been film making since 1950 — 62 years.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? In 3-5 years I would expect to see an increase in tourism and an increase in interest in wildlife in general.
Has your company made changes in response to a new economic environment? Olympic Game Farm has changed in response to the ever-increasing social network, which would include the use of the Internet and Internet advertising.
What are the advantages for a business in your industry in locating here? Olympic Game Farm hasn’t really located to here, we just started here. However, there is more room for expansion if needed and not overpopulated that could impinge upon our business here.
What advice would you give someone thinking about starting a business? Advice I would give someone is to really learn your opportunity cost for maintaining and operating a business for the long term; don’t be short-sighted or impatient to succeed.
Why are you a member of the EDC? I believe sharing experiences in business practices, new innovations and networking with other business can really help each other succeed. ~ Robert Beebe 8 • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013
Peninsula Behavioral Health (formerly Peninsula Community Mental Health Center) is a private, not-for-profit, licensed mental health and certified chemical dependency treatment organization. We provide a range of psychiatric and psychological services to children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens throughout east Clallam County.
What percentage of your market is local/ national/regional/international? 100 percent of our market is local.
How long have you been in business here? How many jobs does your company represent? PBH has been providing mental health services to residents on the Olympic Peninsula since 1971. We currently have 96 employees.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? We anticipate that there will be purging of some inefficiency out of the mental health delivery system, as well as cutbacks in funding for both mental health and other social services programs which, in the short run, are likely to place increased strains upon hospital emergency departments and law enforcement. The attendant need for economies of scale will foster formal business alliances, including mergers, among the many mental health providers. The quest for broader economies will foster convergence of mental health, chemical dependency treatment and other health care services under one roof, using the model of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). There also will be an increased emphasis upon “outcomes measurement,” with attempts to link “outcomes” to funding.
Has your company made changes in response to a new economic environment? Yes, we have installed more robust accounting software that better correlates revenues with expenses; transformed staff compensation by replacing annual increases (unsustainable) with annual one-time performance-based bonuses to augment market-derived base pay rates and worked to imbue supervisory staff with businesslike perspective.
What advice would you give someone thinking about starting a business? An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is a nice and relatively inexpensive staff benefit. Talk to us!
Why are you a member of the EDC? Because mental illness can strike any employee or family member, savvy employers recognize that mental health services are a necessary component of any economically successful community’s infrastructure. The services that we provide help to make Clallam County an attractive location for new businesses. We want to promote this awareness.
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Describe your service area or market niche. The Port Angeles Business Association is a dynamic, diverse, membership-driven organization representing business men and women in the greater Port Angeles area. Our members are the active business and civic leaders in our community from both large and small businesses.
How are your activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region? The PABA meets each Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles. The PABA is a respected organization that provides community and business leadership as we participate in and encourage the growth of local businesses. We actively encourage new business investment in our area and promote policy and legislative initiatives which benefit local business activity and our larger economy. PABA meeting programs include business need-to-know presentations, business educational topics, new potential development opportunities in our community and controversial initiatives, or issues, which may threaten our business com-
munity. Vigorous membership discussions often provide direction to PABA officers and subcommittee chairs to take appropriate external action to influence public policy decisions which may affect the business climate. PABA meetings are open to the public and guests always are welcome. This provides an opportunity for people to meet our local business and civic leaders and find out firsthand the important issues of the day. We encourage people to join the PABA and to participate in a hometown organization whose interest is Port Angeles remaining a great place to live and an exciting place to do business. The Port Angeles Business Association means business!
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? The PABA’s focus is to be actively opening the door to business opportunities; to create and maintain a strong and healthy local economy. Our Mission: • To promote all business in the greater Port Angeles area. • To provide information regarding business development. • To increase business growth and develop jobs within the market place. • To retain the private enterprise system with free competitive markets.
How many jobs within the organization’s staff? The PABA has no paid staff. All officers and committee members are unpaid volunteers. Revenues from membership dues go to fund selected local improvement projects and some special services which are purchased from local businesses. Time and resources for most business promotion and preservation activities are donated by members.
What are the trends you see in the next 3-5 years? The PABA remains optimistic about the continued growth and development of our community. However, there are significant ongoing ecological problems such as the uncertain former Rayonier Mill site cleanup, the Dungeness Water Rule issues and their extension throughout the county, the former PenPly Mill site cleanup and the Port Angeles Harbor toxic materials issues, all of which threaten the financial position and economic progress of our community.
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SEQ U I M - DU NG EN ESS VA L LE Y C H A M B ER O F CO M M ERC E Describe your service area or market niche.
Peninsula College: Building for the Future For more than 50 years Peninsula College has provided high quality educational opportunities for the North Olympic Peninsula. It is a mission we take seriously because we know that an educated workforce is essential to ensuring a vital local economy that is able to compete not only regionally, but nationally and globally as well.
container home. • The Automotive Technology Program will be offering a propane vehicle conversion course during the 2013 winter quarter, one of only a very few community colleges to do so, and also is leading the way in the study of alternative fuels, hybrids and training courses for hybrid and electrical vehicle instructors from all over the United States and British Columbia.
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Peninsula College works closely with local businesses and agencies to plan and develop the kinds of training and programs they need to foster business growth, further economic development and produce a skilled workforce. Three of our programs that are meeting high-demand industry needs are highlighted below. • The Composites Technology program prepares students for potential jobs in the aerospace industry, yacht and boat construction and repair, building construction and marine pier construction materials, sport-related equipment construction, and more. • The Green Building Program trains students in sustainable, environmentally friendly construction. To date, our students have built energy-efficient passive solar panels, an alternative energy test lab and a mini-home and soon will be building a
Peninsula College’s contribution to the economies of Clallam and Jefferson counties during the 20102011 academic year amounted to nearly $70 million. A direct economic benefit of $49.9 million derives from college spending on local goods and services and employee and student expenditures in the local economy. Peninsula College also was responsible for $20 million in indirect economic benefits. This comes from the increased earning ability available to the area as a result of the educational attainments of PC students. Further, the recent completion of Maier Hall on the main campus and minor campus improvement projects injected approximately $2.5 million into the local economy. Advancing the economic vitality of the North Olympic Peninsula is a key facet of the Peninsula College mission, which encompasses the core elements of education, opportunity and enrichment.
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The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce not only services our Sequim area and its growing membership, but answers telephone calls, e-mails and sends information to the entire region, the U.S., Canada and the world.
How are your organization’s activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region? The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber also manages the Visitor Information Center which is housed in the same location. More than 50 volunteers greet an annual guest count of approximately 21,000 visitors from all over the world. In addition, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce enjoys an excellent working relationship with the City of Sequim and works in close collaboration to promote tourism in Sequim. The Sequim Chamber is proud of the strong and vibrant Sequim Merchant committee that works hard to promote retail trade in Sequim and is proof that working together creates a sense of community from which everyone benefits.
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to advance and promote business by providing a forum to address issues and to unite and support our membership and community through programs, events and services.
How many jobs within the organization’s staff? The Chamber employs one full-time director and two part-time staff members. More than 50 volunteers help staff the Visitor Information Center.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? The Sequim Chamber will become even more important to businesses as it continues to establish collaborative relationships to assist businesses connect and work with each other in order to navigate through challenging economic times. The Chamber also is updating and utilizing technology to better connect to our members and the public as Sequim’s population continues to grow. The Chamber provides one-stop sources for community information and data and will continue to expand on its utilization of social media tools to share information with the membership and their growing demand for reliable and effective resources.
If you could follow someone around for a day, who would it be and why: (Executive Director Shelli Robb-Kahler): And I can only pick one person? Hmmm …. I think at this point in my life I might choose Katie Couric. I recently read an article about her and the fact that she has learned to embrace her life despite tragic losses. In spite of being a very busy, philanthropic and incredibly successful journalist and correspondent, who has had the opportunity to ask questions of some pretty amazing individuals, she has found a way to enjoy each day — striving to get every drop of joy from her life while focusing on living in the present! I’m sure I could learn a tip or two from her! On a lighter note, she recently got to be a back-up singer for Jimmy Buffet and his Coral Reefer Band and that would be pretty amazing.
PORT OF PORT ANGELES What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry?
Describe your service area or market niche. The Port of Port Angeles is a political subdivision of the state of Washington. The Port is a unique blend of public and private enterprise whose mission is to create jobs in Clallam County.
How are your organization’s activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region? The Port of Port Angeles’ portfolio is vast. Ranging from two airports, seven marine terminals, two marinas and over 70 active leases, the Port stands apart in Clallam County and the region because of its mission and diverse business lines.
The Port is focusing on the growth of the composites industry. The Port recently expanded development with two 25,000-square-foot buildings at the Composites Manufacturing Campus. The campus supports existing composite companies and encourages new companies to relocate here.
Has your organization made changes in response to a new economic environment? The Port is pushing forward with its Central Waterfront Master Plan and redeveloping the PenPly mill site. While the closing of the mill represents the end of an era, the Port sees the mill site as an opportunity to create a new segment of working waterfront that supports new jobs, industries and working families in Clallam County.
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? The Port’s mission is to be the primary leader in economic development in Clallam County by marketing and developing properties and facilities for the long-term benefit of our stakeholders while fulfilling the Port’s environmental stewardship role.
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Port Angeles Downtown Association Describe your service area or market niche. Our service area is Downtown Port Angeles, geographically Lincoln Street to Valley Street and the waterfront to Second Street. However, we look for ways to partner with other organizations to ensure that the community as a whole is strong because we aren’t successful if other areas are not.
How are your organization’s activities unique in comparison to other peer organizations in the region? We create an environment where businesses want to be and shoppers want to spend money. That is everything from putting art on the sidewalks, to the design of those sidewalks, to helping business owners choose colors to paint a facade, décor and signage, to organizing events to promote the area, to maintaining free customer parking, to finding solutions to challenges during construction projects, to providing opportunities for members to learn ways to be more successful. We are members of the Washington State Main Street Program that provides us with the tools and training we need to further our mission. Through that program we are able to accept contributions from businesses who then receive a credit on B & O tax.
What is your organization’s economic development mission/vision? Our mission is to create an environment to empower business owners with the tools they need to thrive.
How many jobs within the organization’s staff? One staff member but Downtown Port Angeles as a whole employs approximately 1,200 and is the largest employer in the area.
What are the trends you see in next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? We are seeing well-thought out business planning with businesses becoming experiences. Consumers are willing to spend more on a quality item that will last longer than a similar one that is at a lower cost. They are buying for value rather than price and that includes more of a conscious effort to spend money locally. As an organization, we will need to provide more services, for the community and our membership. As budgets and time become scarcer we, along with many other organizations, are going to need to step up to do more with less.
Has your organization made changes in response to a new economic environment? Yes, we are leaner in how we fulfill our mission and have increased partnerships throughout the community. We have been able to leverage major advertising campaigns that allow our members to participate at a more affordable rate.
If you could follow someone around for a day, who would it be and why? (Executive Director Barbara Frederick): “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts. In the face of tragedy she has a spirit and faith that is inspiring. She treats people with such dignity and respect. I think she has a lot to teach all of us.
Describe your service area or market niche. The Peninsula Development District (PDD) was created in 1984 as a two-county, regional economic development association to facilitate collaboration and communications on a regional level and to provide Peninsula a conduit for access to federal Development resources. Association The PDD and its partner, the Clallam EDC, recognize that the peninsula economy is a complex system and that each part of that system must work in harmony. The economic partnership created by the PDD serves the region by supporting the communities’ recognition and response to the challenging economic conditions and implementing strategies to make the most of opportunities.
Our organization’s activities are unique. Because the PDD is the only regional organization that includes Clallam and Jefferson counties, it is unique. Our monthly board meetings are the only time that elected officials from both counties routinely are able to share ideas and discuss what is happening in their areas. The PDD provides the opportunity for regional communication and cooperation.
Our organization’s economic development mission The Peninsula Development District’s mission is to foster a cooperative effort in the development and implementation of local and regional plans, supporting programs and projects that will increase the economic activity in the region.
Developing Regional Strategies for the Economic Future of the Olympic Peninsula • Focusing on sustainable economic development projects such as renewable/alternative energy and redevelopment of property (i.e.: Rayonier) • Promoting balanced growth • Partnering with other economic development entities on the peninsula, which include Clallam EDC, TEAM Jefferson, the Port of Port Angeles and the Port of Port Townsend.
Has your company made changes in response to a new economic environment? The PDD has adopted a regional, locally driven, self-sustaining economic development strategic plan called a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). It is designed to leverage indigenous industry resources and assets while promoting an entrepreneurial spirit. This plan is updated each year in order to address the changes to the economic climate.
If you could follow someone around for a day, who would it be and why? (Coordinator, Susan Bauer): It would be interesting to follow an elected official and see what their time is actually spent on. County Commissioner Jim McEntire would be an interesting person to follow. For one thing he is the newest county commissioner, so he is still learning the ins and outs. Another reason is he has been on the PDD board, is a past-president and a staunch supporter of the PDD.
Our organization’s economic development vision The Peninsula Development District’s vision is that the North Olympic Peninsula will become a region noted for its highly-educated and trained workforce, healthy citizens who are positively engaged with their communities, a sound physical infrastructure, a diverse and dynamic economic base, and the local and regional capacity to be economically self-sustaining.
Organization’s staff The PDD has one full-time staff person, a regional coordinator.
What are the trends you see in the next 3-5 years? Locally? Within your industry? The PDD recognizes that traditional measures such as trying to attract outside investment are not working in today’s struggling economy. The trend for the next three to five years appears to be to continue to “grow our own” and support growth of our existing businesses. In order to accomplish this, the PDD has focused on the necessary infrastructure needed for economic growth. Building a strong regional economy isn’t something that can happen overnight. It takes a long and sustained effort. The PDD is taking steps toward that goal by: • Building on inherent assets • Assisting in infrastructure project planning • Supporting educational & workforce training opportunities for higher-skill higher-wage jobs
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