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Volume 42 • Number 2 1101 Broadway, Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-694-2588 yourchamber@vancouverusa.com www.vancouverusa.com facebook.com/yourchamber twitter.com/vanchamber ChamberNews (USPS 008786) is published bi-monthly by the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660. Tel. 360-694-2588, Fax 360-693-8279. ChamberNews annual subscription is $25. Periodicals postage paid in Vancouver, WA. Postmaster: Send all address changes to ChamberNews, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660. This publication is dedicated to providing Chamber business news, educating the reader, and providing critical commentary.
The first ever Vancouver Goes Hollywood was a success!
Departments & Columns
@ Camas Meadows Golf Club
Water & Air Works Pulls the February Shop Local prize winner!
Mt.View Ice Arena’s Ribbon Cutting Event !
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From the Chair Gearing Up for the Golf Tournament By Kristy Weaver, GVCC Board Chair
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From the PAC Chair We Must Be Thinking a Generation Ahead By Don Russo, Public Affairs Committee Chair
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The Advocacy Report The GVCC CEO Summarizes Public Affairs Advocacy in Jan & Feb 2013
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Member Spotlight: The Assistance League of SW Washington
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The Annual Golf Tournament
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New Members
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Renewing Members
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2013 Business AND Social Hour
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Kristy Weaver Pacific Continental Bank Chair, Board of Directors Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Gearing up for the Golf Tournament Can you feel it? There’s a promise of spring in the air. Your Chamber is getting ready for our biggest outdoor event of the year. I invite you to join us for the popular Chamber Golf Tournament, to be held June 13 at Camas Meadows. This year’s theme is “Around the World in 18 Holes.” Our businesses have a lot of fun putting on a great tournament for our members and promoting their companies; we know how to mix business and pleasure!
with people we know and like. Take advantage of the opportunity to spend time with new and old friends in a fun setting on a beautiful course, playing 18 holes of golf. I encourage you to join us!
If you’re a golfer, you can win great prizes and enjoy fun giveaways. If you’re a business wanting to promote your products or services, we have a variety of sponsorships available. Talk to anyone who’s played in the Chamber Golf Tournament and they’ll tell you it’s a great investment of your resources.
In the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing to you our new Contracting Program through our Resource Network. We’ll have a certified contracts counselor on board to help businesses obtain local, state and federal contracts. Whether you sell paper products, service vehicles or move goods, there may be an untapped market for you and your Chamber can help.
Experience the power of face-to-face networking at the Chamber Golf Tournament. Personal relationships matter in business, perhaps now more than ever as we compete in a global economy. Electronic networking helps us stay connected to one another and is a tool we can use to grow business, but the personal connection is the most powerful tool in building relationships. We all tend to do business
Happy spring to all our Chamber Members. Thanks for being a part of our Vancouver Business Community!
I want to also welcome our new members and our renewing members in January, February and March. We have several upcoming ribbon cuttings and we invite you to join us as we give our new businesses a rousing show of support.
Thank You!
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RECOGNITION
CHAIRMANÊS CIRCLE Pacific Continental Bank SEH America, Inc. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Sterling Bank Riverview Community Bank PRESIDENTÊS CIRCLE Columbia Machine, Inc. iQ Credit Union Burgerville ă Holland, Inc. Chase Bank Kaiser Permanente PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Chevron USA Comcast Business Class BNSF Railway Columbia Credit Union Online Support West Coast Bank
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Don Russo Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Chair, Public Affairs Committee Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
In Every Era, We Must Be Thinking a Generation Ahead
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e support the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project and advocate for the state and federal funding necessary to build this crucial transportation improvement. We acknowledge that the CRC is not perfect. Issues continue to be raised and discussion must continue on those issues. However, should this project fail to move forward, the resulting impact to our regional and national economy cannot be overstated. To kill the CRC will limit access to workforce and marketplace opportunities and will negatively impact our regional quality of life for years to come. The CRC is not a local project. It is not a City of Vancouver project, nor is it a Clark County project. The CRC impacts the movement of people and goods along the entire west coast of this great country.
SAFETY AND CAPACITY First, the existing bridge is the only lift bridge (stop light, if you will) on the entire I-5 corridor from Canada to Mexico. Second, it is not keeping up with the growth of the Vancouver/Portland metropolitan area. Third, it impedes both our local businesses and our citizens from moving goods and family members throughout the region. Next, it is unsafe. Do you realize that the pilings for the bridge sit in sandy soil at the bottom of the River and not in bedrock? We are in an earthquake zone. As Senator Patty Murray recently said to our community, the bridge “is a piece of World War I era infrastructure that needs to be replaced.” Also, you probably have noticed when you are stuck in a traffic jam on or near the bridge: there are no safety shoulders for disabled vehicles to pull over.
FUNDING As I am certain most of you know, key constituencies in Southwest Washington and the Portland Metro region (including the City of Vancouver and Clark County) have gone through a lengthy and deliberative process to arrive at a consensus on a locally preferred alternative that included light rail. The inclusion of light rail brings $850 million in federal funds to the project and, over its life, light rail is 25% less expensive to operate and maintain than other alternatives, such as bus rapid transit. The Record of Decision on the locally preferred alternative was approved by our federal partners at the Federal Highway and Federal Transit Administrations, with light rail identified as the high capacity mode option. Further, as Sen. Murray, the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, recently noted, “a light rail component is absolutely necessary to secure federal funding for this project.” We believe Senator Murray: no light rail, no bridge.
investment speaks for itself: $450 million from Washington will be leveraged in order to receive a $3.2 billion infrastructure project, which will in turn generate a regional economic benefit of $5 to $8 billion. Some of our community leaders have suggested that more time is needed to discuss alternatives. Quoting from U.S. Senator Patty Murray just one more time: “any further attempt to change the current bridge design will cause years, if not decades of delay.” Delaying construction of the CRC for 10 to 20 years is not a practical option with $70 Billion in freight projected to cross the CRC annually by 2030, particularly since 40% of Washington jobs are trade reliant. After 11 years, 7,521 public comments, 1,276 public and citizen advisory committee meetings and 32,070 public contacts to reach the Record of Decision, while it is imperative that we continue to address the issues related to this project, including the height of the bridge and the impact on our local businesses, to kill the project completely will not solve anything. The Chamber stands by its position: we need a new bridge for our future.
“...should this project fail to move forward, the resulting impact to our regional and national economy cannot be overstated.”
FUTURE JOBS The benefits of the CRC, as laid out in the locally preferred alternative, could not be clearer. This project is crucial to our region’s and state’s future economic prosperity. The CRC will provide 1,906 jobs per year through design and construction. By 2030, it will create 4,200 regional and state jobs and add $231 million in additional wages. The return on our
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Advocacy Report In February, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) met with Governor Jay Inslee in Olympia during the annual ‘Legislative Day’ to urge his support for projects of significance in SW Washington. In their meeting with Governor Inslee, GVCC Staff and Members of the Public Affairs Committee raised three topics of concern in SW Washington: transportation funding and the bridge, stormwater
regulations reform and education funding. Governor Inslee acknowledged all three issues as critically important, offered his help and reinforced his support for the CRC. The GVCC’s Public Affairs Committee meets monthly to discuss issues impacting the local business community and recommends positions to the GVCC Board of Directors.
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FAR IN THE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, THE PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: Storm Water Regulations
GVCC considers this a critically important issue now being decided in Olympia and has advocated in support of regulatory relief for Clark County. In partnership with the Columbia River Economic Development Council, the Building Industry Association and other community partners, GVCC has testified and advocated for a series of bills that would address the Clark County Stormwater compliance issue. Clark County is currently out of compliance with new state regulations and it threatens to derail future developments in the county. The new rules imposed make it cost prohibitive for businesses and the rules do not take into account the unique topography of Clark County. GVCC has met with the Governor, state officials on this issue. If legislation will not provide relief, GVCC will continue to advocate for a policy change that provides relief for businesses.
disadvantage with other theaters.Vancouver Representative Jim Moeller supports a bill that would remedy the problem. GVCC strongly supports it.
Sales Tax Holiday
GVCC supports legislation that declares a sales tax holiday one weekend a year to promote local business and provide a benefit to local consumers. The three day holiday would take place prior to the start of the school year to help cash strapped families get their children ready for school. The sales tax holiday would be limited to clothing and school supplies. This helps local retailers who often lose retail business to Oregon because of the 8.3 percent sales tax.
Clark County Tax Rebate
GVCC supports Clark County in its effort to reclaim $8 million annually in sales tax revenue from the state of Washington. This rebate is already provided to numerous Washington State Counties as a way to equalKiggins and Liberty Theaters GVCC supports our local theaters in ize funding for rural counties. The their effort to obtain a beer and wine legislation would add Clark County theater license thereby helping them to the list of eligible rural counties. to be competitive with other theaters that currently sell beer and wine. Columbia River Crossing The current state law does not al- GVCC continues to advocate for a low the historic theaters to serve be- replacement bridge across the Cocause they don’t have a kitchen facil- lumbia River while acknowledging the ity on site. This puts the Kiggins and challenges associated with the curthe Liberty Theaters at a competitive rent CRC project. 100 GVCC busi-
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nesses recently submitted a letter of support stating, “Our Chamber announced its support for the current project in 2008 citing both safety and capacity issues as most important. Our support has not wavered. We believe the bridge must be replaced with a modern day design that improves our safety and allows our region to meet the freight capacity needs of the future.” To quit now, is to fail in our duty to provide a long term solution for our region’s transportation needs. GVCC encourages the elected officials to continue to work on the solution and build a bridge for the next 100 years.
Pearson Air Museum
GVCC has been active in the ongoing issue over Pearson Air Museum which has recently been pulled from the City’s control and is now being operated by the National Parks Service. GVCC believes the issue must be resolved at a federal level and thanks our Congressional Delegation for its work to negotiate an appropriate settlement with the National Parks Service and the City of Vancouver. It is unfortunate and unacceptable to lose access to the Pearson Air Museum; a beloved community resource.
Photos of the GVCC’s Member Advocates in Olympia
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Spotlight The GVCC had the opportunity to visit with Jeanne Lightburn of the Assistance League of SW Washington. Their programming touches so many lives. Please purchase your tulips from the A.L. via the GVCC’s website: www.vancouverusa.com until March 19th Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC): What’s the scope of your work and who specifically do you focus on? Jeanne Lightburn (JL): Our primary focus is on providing new clothing and school supplies for students and children-- especially those who are in foster care. We also provide clothing and hygiene kits for women and children who are survivors of assault upon their arrival at local hospitals. This past year, our 62 dedicated members volunteered over 8,000 hours and touched the lives of more than 3,000 individuals. GVCC: Do you have any upcoming fundraising events? JL: We do have an event going on right now, and it’s a great way to usher in spring while supporting our cause. We are taking orders for fresh cut tulips through March 19th, and all proceeds will directly benefit our programs to clothe children here in the local community. People may order online on the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s website. GVCC: Tell us a little bit more about clothing children.
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JL: We reach out in several ways. Our primary program is called Operation School Bell. We provide new clothing and literacy supplies to children in need across four school districts in Clark County. Our members serve as liaisons with the schools to work with staff in identifying specific needs of children, purchasing the garments and supplies, and delivering them directly to the school. GVCC: You said you also reach out specifically to children in foster care. Do they have particular needs? JL: Yes, we do make a special effort to reach children who are in foster care. We know that these children often are under especially difficult circumstances and that many times they are removed from their homes without being able to take any of their personal belongings with them. We work with the social workers at DSHS to provide new clothing and school supplies for children between the ages of 10 and 18 who have been placed in foster care. We call this effort “JUST because.” During a back-to-school day this past fall at DSHS, we clothed over 220 teens alone; 2013 is our fourth year of clothing children in foster care. GVCC: Everything you do is supported through donations and fundraisers. Besides the tulip sale in March, what other fundraisers are coming up? JL: We have two primary fundraisers each
year—one in the spring and the second during the Christmas holidays. Our Spring Garden Party will be held April 27th at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver. It’s an Jeanne Lightburn of The increasingly popular Assistance League of SW Washington event offering a catered champagne lunch. Attendees browse through a market place featuring jewelry, scarves and garden accessories, as well as a live plant nursery offering a broad selection of potted plants. GVCC: How far does a donation stretch to help these children? JL: Every amount makes a big difference. For example, $25 provides an assault survivor kit for a woman or child. $100 will provide either two sets of clothing for a 10-18 year old child entering foster care, or it will provide a scholarship for a developmentally delayed preschooler. GVCC: If someone can’t make one of your fundraiser events, how can they contribute? JL: They can do so by writing a check to help support our programs. Simply send the checks to Assistance League of Southwest Washington, P.O. Box 65, Vancouver, WA 98666. Many people also get their employers continues on page 14
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At the 11th Annual GVCC Golf Tournament, your Chamber is focused on creating a thriving business community that you will notice the moment you step onto the green. Members of the local business community will be building relationships, expanding their spheres of influence, and developing avenues for doing business.This event is well known as the best business golf tournament in Southwest Washington. A number of influential sponsorship levels are available; sign up your team now, there are only 36 team spots and we always sell out.
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elcome to the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce - the largest and most active business association in Southwest Washington. We thank you for your investment. Please visit GVCC’s online directory at www.vancouverusa.com for more information on the companies below. Help us build a strong and stable local economy – do business with Chamber members!
John Stanley
Cascadia WomenÊs Clinic 14508 NE 20th Ave, Ste 300 Vancouver, WA 98686 www.cascadiawc.com 360 433 0022
Sean Michaels
Better Homes Realty 201 SE Park Plaza Drive Suite 224 Vancouver, WA 98684 www.southwashingtonrealestate.com 360 901 8787
Chase Investments 6712 NE 63rd Street Vancouver, WA 98661 www.chase.com 360 694 8163
Diana Chernofsky
Chernofsky Financial 4001 Main Street Suite 221 Vancouver, WA 98663 www.chernofskyfinancial.com 1 800 616 9489
Nancy Pionk
Community Mediation Services 300 East 17th Street, Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98663 www.mediationclarkcounty.org 360 334 5862
Mark Duckworth
Frame It! Custom Framing 6307 NE 117th Avenue Suite E Vancouver, WA 98662 www.frameitcf.com 360 260 2595
Laura Hall
Hall Mediation Services 10000 NE 7th Avenue Suite 400 Vancouver, WA 98685 360 524 1762 www.hall-mediation.com/
Brian Flatt
Knipe Reality NW 110 Columbia Street Suite 104 Vancouver, WA 98660 www.kniperealty.com
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Jimmy & Kendra Pryce
PO Box 1362 Sherwood, OR 97140 503 413 0657
Koa Koffee 1000 Grand Blvd Vancouver, WA 98661 360 901 4516
Eric LaBrant
LaBrant Receivables 2315 Simpson Avenue Vancouver, WA 98660 www.labrant.net 503 875 1312
Christina Hubbard
Letters to Numbers P.O. Box 61784 Vancouver, WA 98666 www.letterstonumbers.com 360 524 3261
Trina Latshaw
McCollumÊs Northwest Auto Body 4615 NE Minnehaha St. Vancouver, WA 98661 www.bigbluem.com 360 573 1152
Mieko Becker
MiekoÊs Marketplace Flowers 210 W Evergreen Blvd Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98660 www.marketplaceflowersonline.com 360 567 1233
Benjamin A Lanphar
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management 1701 SE Columbia River Drive Suite 120 Vancouver, WA 98661 www.morganstanleyfa.com/lanphar 360 696 0071
Mark Kibby
Tracey Lackey
OregonLive.com 620 SW 5th Avenue Portland, OR 97204 www.Oregonlive.com 503 972 0241
Steve Pagel
PagelÊs Landscape Maintenance 4805 NE 130th Street Vancouver, WA 98686 360 574 4391
Kristin Teater
Peak Motion Physical Therapy 1905 SE 192nd Avenue Unit B 205 Vancouver, WA 98607 www.mypeakmotion.com 360 210 5440
Aaron Kraft
Veolia Water North America 2323 West Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98660 www.veoliawaterna.com 360 759 3200
Lynne Peterson
ADK Electric, Inc. 9000 NE 90th Street Vancouver, WA 98662 www.adkelectricinc.com 360 546 5155
Lauren Harris
Aethena Gynecology Associates 1498 SE Tech Center Place Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98683 www.aethenagyn.com 360 693 7878
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2101 NE 129th Street Suite 217 Vancouver, WA 98686 www.mtiworldwide.com 360 574 4682
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Mountain View Ice Areana 14313 SE Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98684
Dr. Roof, Inc.
Mattress Pro
1-800 The Flower Express
6806 N.E. Highway 99 Vancouver, WA 98665
6709 NE 63 St, Suite 102 Vancouver, WA 98661
10411 NE 4th Plain # 115 Vancouver WA 98662
Bankcard Brokers
Audiology Clinic Inc.
Kiggins Theatre
222 NE Park Plaza Drive., Suite 113 Vancouver, WA 98684
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1011 Main Street Vancouver, WA 98660
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4 years
JD Fulwiler & Company Insurance
38 years
Acuity Group PLLC
4 years
JoeScan Inc
9 years
Aho Construction
1 year
Junior Achievement
19 years
The Al Angelo Company
67 years
Keller Williams Realty, Dave Dumas
11 years
Alpine Autobody Inc
29 years
Kramer Gehlen & Associates Inc
41 years
American Equities Inc
13 years
Krispy Kreme
3 years
Ameriprise Financial Tech Center Pl.
11 years
Lacamas Community Credit Union
8 years
The Amphitheater at Clark County
10 years
Landerholm, PS
49 years
At Your Place Senior Care
2 years
LMG Concerts LLC
2 years
BergerABAM
33 years
Lucky Limousine
7 years
Biggs Insurance Services
78 years
Lynch Janitorial & Cleaning LLC
3 years
Blue Bird Transfer Inc
36 years
McGrath’s Fish House
18 years
Jack Burkman
6 years
Mortgage Express LLC
6 years
Chevron USA
3 years
Nutter Corporation
12 years
City of Vancouver
29 years
NW Injury Law Center, Donald Jacobs
9 years
Clark College
35 years
The Oregonian
2 years
Clark Public Utilities
62 years
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
34 years
Columbia Collectors, Inc.
45 years
Peterson & Associates PS, CPAs
47 years
Columbia Credit Union
38 years
Tom Phillips
2 years
Columbia Litho Inc
14 years
Pickett Insurance Agency
8 years
Columbia Machine Inc
76 years
PIP Printing
22 years
Columbia River Mental Health Service
10 years
Port of Camas/Washougal
26 years
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver
37 years
Port of Vancouver USA
99 years
Community Foundation for SW Washington
3 years
Portland Spirit
19 years
Cosco Fire Protection
4 years
Portland Trail Blazers
8 years
C Tran
29 years
Pressed4Time
10 years
Davidson & Associates Insurance Agency Inc
23 years
Pro Tech Industries Inc
28 years
EOCF/Educational Opportunities
23 years
Qdoba Mexican Grill
2 years
The Reflector
25 years 4 years
AAA Washington
for Children & Families The Evergreen Inn
7 years
Salmon Creek Vision Centre
Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery
57 years
School of Piano Technology for the Blind
12 years
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
46 years
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation
11 years
Security Signs
15 years
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools
4 years
ServiceMaster Building Services
6 years
Free Clinic of SW Washington
10 years
Share
10 years
Gaffney Counseling & Consulting
23 years
Shift Fitness
3 years
GIDI Promotions
6 years
Smith Cooper Northwest
7 years
Glenwood Place
12 years
Specialty Graphic Solutions LLC
2 years
Harry’s Key Service Inc
13 years
Tailored Logistics Inc
4 years
Holland Inc/Burgerville
62 years
The Management Group Inc
21 years
Humane Society for Southwest Washington
1 year
Tri Mountain Golf Course
10 years
ITT Technical Institute
6 years
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hank you to all of our renewing members for continuing your Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce membership! We are proud to serve our members through our mission of providing positive business leadership, growing jobs and strengthening the local economy.
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involved by seeking grants and matching funds from their organization. People wanting to help can also contribute goods or services to our organization, or they can choose to support one of our events -- via a silent or oral auction item for instance. GVCC: Sounds like you have a dedicated group of volunteers. How does someone join your organization? JL: There’s a couple of ways to become involved. You can join as an Associate Member or as a Full Member. Basically, the Associate Member joins to primarily support our chapter through their annual membership, while Full Members have voting capabilities and usually take on a more active role. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member may call 360-690-1253 or go to our website—www.alswwa.org. GVCC: Thank you Jeanne. Your group is to be commended for the important work you are providing to our community. JL: It’s our privilege to serve these children and adults who need our help. We’ve come a long way since becoming an Assistance League guild in 2003, and subsequently earning our status as a chapter in 2008. In fact, what better way to celebrate our 10th anniversary than bringing on even more members—all of which enables us to reach out to even more people. Our motto is “Making a difference today … for a better tomorrow.” For more on the Assistance League of SW Washington please visit their website at www.alswwa.org.
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TW Telecom
7 years
The Vancouver Clinic Inc
62 years
Vancouver Education Association
46 years
Vancouver Granite Works Inc
25 years
Vancouver Housing Authority
9 years
Vancouver School District No. 37
39 years
Vesta Hospitality, LLC
2 years
Walmart #2550
4 years
Walmart #2947
12 years
Wells Fargo Bank Downtown
30 years
Wilson Associates Architects
20 years
& Planners AIA Women Entrepreneurs Organization
3 years
Zero Down Time Inc
12 years
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The GVCC has many low-cost advertising options for Members only, like: web banners, the annual Directory, this ChamberNews Magazine and a digital banner in our weekly “Business Matters” eblast. There is something for everyone. Request a GVCC media kit from Chandra Chase, the GVCC Communications Director at cchase@vancouverusa.com.
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Audiology Clinic, Bankcard Brokers
February 12
Shop Local - Riverview Community Bank
March 26
Partners in Careers, Riverview Comm. Bank
April 23
“No Business” After Hours
May 21
Biggs Insurance, Brickstone Ballroom
June 25
Clark County Food Bank
July 23
IDM Apartments
August 27
Glenwood Place
September 24
iQ Credit Union
October 22
Shop Local - Riverview Community Bank
November 19
Sponsorship Available
December 17
Sponsorship Available
OFFICERS
Chair: Kristy Weaver, Pacific Continental Bank Chair Elect: Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Vice Chair: Eric Sawyer, BBSI Preferred Payroll Secretary – Treasurer: Winston Asai, Columbia Machine Immediate Past Chair: Tim Schauer, MacKay Sposito
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jonathan Avery, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Jody Campbell, The Columbian Todd Coleman, Port of Vancouver John Deeder, Evergreen Public Schools Tamara Fuller, NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson Jeff Harvey, Burgerville Dave Horowitz, Windermere Real Estate Elie Kassab, Prestige Development Alex McMillan, Optimal Living Expert Wayne Nelson, Clark Public Utilities Eric Olmsted, On Line Support, Inc. William Pritchard, Pritchard Orthodontics Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Rhona Sen Hoss, WSU Vancouver Keith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, P.S. Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation
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