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Volume 42 • Number 9
THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This Issue’s Contents 2014 MARCH / APRIL EDITION
SPECIAL SECTION: NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING
OFFICERS Chair: Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Chair Elect: Eric Sawyer, BBSI Preferred Payroll Vice Chair: Eric Olmsted, On Line Support, Inc. Secretary – Treasurer: Winston Asai, Columbia Machine Immediate Past Chair: Kristy Weaver, Pacific Continental Bank
Features:
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Jody Campbell, The Columbian Todd Coleman, Port of Vancouver John Deeder, Evergreen Public Schools Tamara Fuller, NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson Dave Horowitz, Windermere Real Estate Ben Hoskins, 1-800-GOT-JUNK Elie Kassab, Prestige Development Dan Monaghan, Perkins & Co. Wayne Nelson, Clark Public Utilities William Pritchard, Pritchard Orthodontics Rhona Sen Hoss, Vancouver School Foundation Tim Schauer, MacKay Sposito Keith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, P.S. Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation
CHAMBER STAFF Kelly Parker, President/CEO 360-567-1050 kparker@vancouverusa.com Darcy Altizer, Vice President, Member Services 360-567-1051 daltizer@vancouverusa.com
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In All Issues: In the News:
4 Top Five Events, 5 What’s New, 21 Renewals, 22-23 Ribbon Cuttings and New Members, 24 Events Calendar
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Susie Bauder, Events Director 360-567-1093 sbauder@vancouverusa.com Matt Hoffstetter, Sales Director 360-567-1058 mhoffstetter@vancouverusa.com Teresa Lawwill, Community Relations Director 360-567-1090 tlawwill@vancouverusa.com Chandra Chase, Communications Director Managing Editor of the Vancouver VISION Magazine 360-567-1056 cchase@vancouverusa.com
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Darcy Altizer, the Chamber’s VP Member Services was interviewed by Joe Smith, Business Reporter of KGW News Channel 8 on the Chamber’s new “Home Based Business 101 Series,” that launched in February. Three workshops will be held in March, read more on page 5.
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Nikia Furman, owner of Furman Pictures (and a new Chamber Member) will weigh in on the importance of video in fundraising efforts in this edition’s special section focused on: Non-profit Fundraising. Pictured: Live action shot of Nikia Furman in production.
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Columbia Bank has been the GVCC’s Golf Tournament Sponsor since the event’s inception 12 years ago and they’re good too! They’ve taken home the win two times. Photos by Kate Singh of Aevum Images.
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3.12.14 The Resource Network Please join the GVCC on March 12th at ESD #112 for a training event featuring Fringe Digital Marketing Agency! The GVCC welcome’s Matt Janik as the facilitator who will cover Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media. The cost is $5/person or free when you bring a nonmember guest. This event is hosted by the GVCC.
3.17.14 PTAC GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING DOUBLE HEADER On Monday, March 17th Carroll Bernard, the PTAC Southwest Washington Government Contracting Counselor will host a “Double Header,” of two workshops in one day on Federal and State Certifications. These workshops are free, registration is required. Learn more on page 9.
3.25.14 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT Help the GVCC welcome a brand new member at our the next Business After Hours networking event! Elite Care will open their doors for a great party. Tour the facility, meet staff and exchange business cards! You’ll enjoy food, beverages and a chance at prizes. This event is sponsored by Elite Care.
This event is hosted by the GVCC and PTAC.
03.27.14 HOME BASED BUSINESS 101 SERIES In January the GVCC launched a brand new program: The Home Based Business 101 Series! The five class series took off and was featured on KGW News Channel 8! Due to the snowfall in February we are offering Workshop #3 again. Ronnie Noize will be back as the facilitator with a presentation on Home Based Business marketing strategies. You must RSVP, this class is free. This event is hosted by the GVCC.
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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON LEADS AND NEEDS @ Beaches Restaurant, starting at 7:30am
notable 3/6/14 THE HOME BASED BUSINESS 101 SERIES WORKSHOP #4 GVCC Press Releases @ The GVCC 11:30am Events 3/14/14 NETWORKING FOR NEWBIES WORKSHOP in MARCH @ The GVCC Conference Room 11:30am 3/17/14 PTAC GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING DOUBLE HEADER @ The GVCC Conference Room starting at 1pm
04.16.14 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL HOUR EVENT Please join the GVCC and the “Red Coat” Ambassador team at Columbia Credit Union’s new operations center for our “Business and Social Hour” event; also known as a BASH! The fun starts at 5pm and is $10/ member, $20nonmember! There will be food, drinks and prizes and the best evening networking in Clark County! This event is sponsored by Columbia Credit Union.
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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON LEADS AND NEEDS @ Beaches Restaurant, starting at 7:30am
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THE HOME BASED BUSINESS 101 SERIES WORKSHOP #5 Sales Strategies @ The GVCC 11:30am
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RIBBON CUTTING EVENT @ Victor Fitness Systems 5pm
Chamber Featured on KGW News Channel 8 In February, Joe Smith the Business Reporter for KGW News Channel 8 was at the GVCC office interviewing Darcy Altizer, VP Member Services for a segment on the new “Home Based Business 101” Series. This new program struck a cord with many people. The segment began with an interview at the GVCC office, then the KGW crew went onlocation to “American Craftsware,” a small home based business in Vancouver,
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that is participating in the classes offered by the Chamber. American Craftsware, is a team of one that creates a single gardening tool “The Ivanhoe 18” in his garage. The segment noted that famous businesses like microsoft started in a garage illustrating the unique nature of the home based business, and what it can become. This five part workshop series addresses topics like time management, sales motivation, marketing and media relations. It is free and open to the general public.
In February, the GVCC officially welcomed Patty Carroll of Business Outcomes Consulting to the “Red Coat” Ambassador Team. Darcy Altizer, VP Member Services is the Ambassador team leader and had this to say: “I’m thrilled that she has joined the team... she has an energetic personality and we’re very excited to introduce her to the community as an Ambassador.” Carroll brings more than 30 years of sales, training and leadership experience in a variety of industries including real estate, education, staffing & recruiting, cable television, cosmetics, retail, and nonprofits. She has worked in a variety of environments ranging from start-up sole proPatty Carroll, prietorships to key leadership positions Founder, with Fortune 500 companies and staff sizes Business Outcomes ranging from 2 to 650. In 2012, Patty coConsulting founded Business Outcomes Consulting, where she helps client companies reduce employee turnover and improve business performance through pre-hire & employee assessments, workplace surveys, leadership development and employee training. Also, Business Outcomes Consulting just released a new website: bocnetwork.com.
Legislative Review Luncheon Changes Location and Event Date for 2014 Last year the GVCC teamed up with the Building Industry Association (BIA) to bring you the “Legislative Review Luncheon!” This event brought our key state legislators together for a post-session review where they covered the major issues relevant to Clark County businessmen and women. In 2014, the Building Industry Group will become another co-host for the event. And, it will be held in a new lcoation: The Heathman Lodge. The event will be on a new date: April 16th from noon to 1:30pm. There are sponsorship opportunities available, please inquire with Teresa Lawwill the GVCC’s Community Relations Director at (360) 567-1090 or by email at: tlawwill@vancouverusa. com. We hope to see you there!
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Transportation Winners and Losers FROM THE GVCC CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD DON RUSSO, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Pictured below: the delegation of Chamber leaders at “Chamber Day” in Olympia with Governor Jay Inslee and State Senator Annette Cleveland. Right: Governor Jay Inslee holding a “Why Not Us?” button that the delegation wore.
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Washington State legislators are picking winners and losers in the race for economic development. Senate leaders have proposed a new transportation package that will pump $12.4 billion into major projects over the next several years. Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane win the lion’s share. Hovering near the bottom of the list, Clark County is slated to receive less than 1% of the total funding allocations. To make matters worse, the package will require an 11.5 cent increase in gas taxes statewide. So we in Clark County will be paying even higher gas taxes and receiving barely any benefit. Historically, Clark County has been a “donor” county which means we routinely pay more in taxes into the state transportation system then we receive in new or improved roads. This is a punitive situation that needs to be addressed. Working in partnership with the Columbia River Economic Development Council and Identity Clark County, we generated a list of transportation projects that should be included in any statewide funding package. This list was provided to our local legislators. The list
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includes interchanges in Battle Ground, Camas, Ridgefield and Vancouver – all of which are shovel ready projects that expand freight mobility, increase capacity and improve safety. These projects can’t win without support in Olympia. This funding injustice is one reason a Chamber delegation made the 200 mile roundtrip on February 6th, 2014, the snowiest and worst driving day of the year, to meet with the Governor and our legislators. Some local representatives and senators have made it clear that they will not support any statewide transportation package which does not include local projects. We applaud those legislators. Our area is a major transportation hub. The stakes are high. We cannot wait another 10 years for the next transportation package. These projects are crucial to economic development and stability in Southwest Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest. So, as transportation funding debates and discussions continue and we all wait for the votes in Olympia to be counted, the Chamber continues to ask, “How many more years does Southwest Washington have to pay
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without being recognized? Is consideration being given to the true costs to our citizens, our communities, and our entire region while our transportation needs continue to lose out on funding?” I am very proud of the 20 Chamber members who participated in the Olympia meetings. These members represent all the various sectors of our business community. They are real estate brokers, retailers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and business owners. They are not lobbyists, elected officials, or paid staff. They are dedicated community citizens who took a day off from work because they care about the future of Southwest Washington and the Chamber’s mission, Moving Business Forward. We call upon our local Senators and Representatives to provide strong leadership and take decisive action on behalf of transportation projects that help promote the vitality of Southwest Washington.
Update on the Freeholder Process FROM THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIR ERIC OLMSTED, Online Support
As voters in Clark County you will be asked whether to approve a new county charter this November. The elected freeholders are making strong progress building consensus for what the new charter should look like.
the majority and the minority opinion are considered. The group is provided information about how other counties have structured their government. They have time for open discussion and at the end of each session take a straw vote to get a sense of whether they have agreement.
The 15 free holders elected in November have been meeting regularly this winter and have come up with several fundamental principles for the new charter.
“We’ve seen people change their minds after listening to their fellow freeholders. They have a willingness to consider other ideas and in-spite of their strong philosophical points of view, they are not enThey agree there should be a strong sepa- trenched in their positions and can comration of powers between the Commission- promise,” said Henriksen. ers and the administrator. They agree there should be five commission districts instead Here at the Chamber, we have strong conof the current number, three and that the fidence in this very diverse group of leadcandidates should be nominated by their ers who are drafting the proposed charter. districts but elected county wide. We want to provide you opportunities to weigh in with your ideas by emailing There are other issues to be worked out in us at Yourchamber@vancouverusa.com. the next few months but the group’s chair- We will help deliver the details of the person says they’ve made good progress. proposed charter this summer providing “I am so encouraged by the process,” says you opportunities to ask questions and Nan Henriksen. They’ve practiced civility, be heard. We hope that all of us as votrespect, and developed camaraderie among ers, will take our duties as seriously as the each other and as a very diverse group, freeholders have taken their duties. We there’s a sense we are moving forward with commend them on their progress. The purpose.” goal is to strengthen the separation of powers in Clark County, provide greater Henriksen laid clear ground rules for the access to voters and ensure that our local group to create an atmosphere of collabo- government is efficient, fair and responration rather than polarization making sure sive to the people who live here.
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Chairman’s Circle Spotlight By Teresa Lawwill G V C C Community Relations Director Did you know that Pacific Continental Bank has sponsored Vancouver Goes Hollywood since we started this star studded event in 2012? PCB loved our idea of an Academy Awards “Oscar Party” event so much that they committed to being involved as the Presenting Sponsor at the inception. Pacific Continental Bank received the 2013 NonProfit Excellence Award from the NonProfit Network of Southwest Washington (in the Corporate Community Support Category). They are among the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in Washington and are known experts in business banking for community based businesses, health care professionals, professional services providers and non-profit organizations. We at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce are proud of our long term partnership and continuing support with Pacific Continental Bank – The Right Bank.
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60 Leaders Will Compete in the Spring to Expand Chamber Reach & Resources By Darcy Altizer GVCC Vice President Member Services I’m excited to tell you that the membership committee, public affairs committee, ambassador team, and the board of directors are working together behind the scenes to expand the Chambers access to tools, resources, and connections. These community leaders realize the recipe for creating business and community prosperity calls for a wide variety of skill sets and
connections that do not stop within the existing membership. Membership expansion is our top priority. Together we are introducing our first ever organized membership drive. This effort will positively affect you, our current members. The more members we have, the more resources and partnerships you will gain. In the spring about 60 committee members will collaborate and execute an internal membership drive com-
petition. T h i s competition, known as “30 in 30” will p o s i tively benefit our entire organization. Stay tuned for details as we continue creating business prosperity through promotion, advocacy, top tier networking and business development.
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Government Contracting Double Header on March 17th By Carroll Bernard PTAC SW Washington Counselor Located at the GVCC Office On Monday, March 17th the Southwest Washington PTAC Government Contracting counselor will host a Double Header focusing on Federal and S t a t e certifications at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. First, a Federal Certifications workshop will take place at 1pm with a short break before launching into the second workshop: State certifications for minority/women owned business. At both workshops attendees will learn about the differences between federal and state small business certification programs, eligibility requirements, as well as how to apply for, capture, and leverage these certifications for their businesses. Separate registration is required for each workshop at www.vancouverusa.com; there is no cost to attend. The Federal & State Certification Double Header is designed for
small, veteran, woman, minority, or soSmall Business Certification cially and economically disadvantaged • HUBzone Certification businesses. Also, for businesses located • Veteran Owned Small Busiin a historically under utilized business ness (VOSB) Certification (HUB) zone and eligible for set aside • How to leverage your small preference on federal contracts. You can business certifications verify your HUBzone eligibility by contacting Carroll Bernard, the Southwest Networking & Break 2:45 – 3:00 pm Washington PTAC counselor before the workshop at (360) 567-1092 or via Workshop #2: Washington State email at cbernard@vancouverusa.com. Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises Certifications WorkPlease note: separate registration is re- shop. Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm quired for each workshop. This certification workshop will focus Workshop #1: Understanding, Cap- on the State Minority/Women’s Busituring, and Leveraging Federal Certifica- ness Enterprise (M/WBE) certifications. Time: 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm tion. Topics Include: • Understanding Federal Small If you have questions about these Business Certifications events, please contact Carroll Ber• Understanding Federal Small nard at 360-567-1092, or email cberBusiness Goals nard@vancouverusa.com • The Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Certification & 8(a) Program • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certification (SDVOSB) • Woman Owned / Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned
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Congratulations to our chamber members who are making headlines this month in Southwest Washington. We celebrate their successes and love to hear BY KELLY PARKER GVCC CEO/PRESIDENT about yours. As regular readers of the Vancouver Business Journal and the Columbian we’ve seen Martin Flynn of Century Link featured in a tech article, Kate Singh of Aevum Images featured in the Columbian and Bill Victor of Victor Fitness Systems featured as a fitness expert. Our local newspapers are always looking for good and interesting stories about local businesses. We are happy to help you catch their attention because we love to promote our members. Also in the news, our members iQ Credit Union and Lacamas Community Credit Union have announced plans to merge into a single larger credit union. The move will be complete by July 2014. The two credit unions say it’ll be a ‘winwin’ for the community. There will be no employee reductions and improved access and convenience. We’re bursting with pride over the recent announcement of the 2014 Iris Award Winners. The annual “Women of Achievement” award program honors two outstanding women leaders who are active in the chamber. Sherri McMillan of Northwest Personal Training was selected because of her long-standing work with non-profit organizations in the Community. As a business owner she demonstrates that small businesses can have big impacts in the community when they donate time and talent to help raise money for non-profits. Sherri is the event director for Girlfriends Run for a Cure, the Girlfriends & Dudes Triathlon, the Summer Solstice Race and March Muddy Madness. Kristy Weaver is the senior Vice President at Pacific Continental Bank and has donated hundreds of hours to non-profit groups in the community encouraging her Vancouver team to do the same in providing support for community groups. Weaver is the past Board Chair at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the board of the Children’s Center and the Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation. Finally I want to thank all the chamber members who participated in our recent Shop Local Showcase. We are a diverse group; manufacturers, retailers, service providers, IT experts and digital designers. Our future as a business community is tied to theirs. When they thrive,
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Video, Social Media, Donor & Event Fundraising Tips Eight Great Tips from a Fundraising Expert In November, the GVCC staff attended a fundraising Fair at the Oregon Golf Club that showcased Samantha Swaim Fundraising, LLC. She is behind some of the biggest non-profit names in the Greater Portland area and provided some great non-profit fundraising tips to maximize your profits at your annual fundraising event. #1 - Focus on your fundraising program more then your decorations/ theme and food. #2 - Use a single story to raise funds. People are more likely to identify and give to an organization after hearing a single story testimonial; instead of a presentations based off of numbers and statistics.
#3 - Don’t wait until after your keynote speaker to raise your funds. Your crowd will be less likely to give if you wait until the end of your program.
and ask 20 people to give $500 and that donor will “match” their funds. Additionally, that donor can come to the podium, express why they want to run a match with their own $10,000 #4 - Know your crowd. Don’t blend and ask people to join them in conyour ‘party people’ with your pro- tributing. gram oriented crowd. 50 motivated donors are better then 200 people, #7 - Make giving easy. Provide envewho are just waiting for the party af- lopes at the table, don’t make donors ter your auction. Don’t be obsessed fill out a lot of paperwork and have with attendance numbers - be con- Visa processing at your event. cerned with the right type of people at your fundraising event. #8 - Your event timeline: The best format is a cocktail period, starting off #5 - Provide many giving options. with a brief introduction of the nonEverybody likes to give in their own profit and directly going into a single unique ways. Don’t offer just a silent story testimonial (that is rehearsed) or live auction. Provide at least four which can be accompanied by a 90 avenues to give at your event. For second video, if applicable. Then your example: live auction, silent auction, direct ask for matching funds, donor raffle tickets, a direct ask-match. levels or a live auction. Ending with you key note speaker and closing with #6 - Be strategic about the money in your entertainment! Don’t lose mothe room. If during the year a donor mentum by making your guests wait gives you a $10,000 contribution, for your ‘ask.’ bring that to your fundraising event
Left photo: Tamara Fuller, Rod and Jane Cook, and Sherri McMillan at the GVCC’s 2013 Business & Leadership Awards and Officer Installation event. Photo by: Kate Singh of Aevum Images.
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Share Earns National Recognition for Use of Social Media as a Fundraising Tool The world of social me- media vehicles, drafted messaging and dia has become a pow- a timeline, which included specific dates erful tool for connecting for sending news releases, e-blasts, posts people, businesses, ideas on Facebook and Twitter, etc. and the world at large. For We let our audience know ahead non-profits, social media of time that each campaign was coming; should first allow your do- this is key, as it creates awareness, so nors, volunteers and sup- that people can take action at the right porters to engage with you moment(s). Remember that social media Jessica around your mission – but is all about the present, so craft your mesLightheart, Community it’s also a quick and inex- sages accordingly. For example, a post at Relations pensive way to fundraise. the beginning said: “Vote once each day, Director In 2013, Share placed 1st today and every day through Nov. 15, Share and 2nd in two national to make John the #1 Community Hero!’ competitions involving While a post near the end read: “Only matched dollars and votes two days left and John is in the top 3 – via social media. help him be #1 by voting today!” • CenturyLink Feed the Children The real power of social media Backpack Buddies Food Drive: Share’s sup- comes through engaging a wide audiporters raised more matched dollars than ence. So don’t forget to encourage your all other participating cities in the U.S., re- fans to promote your campaign through ceiving an $183,976 match donation, the their personal accounts on Facebook, largest portion of Twitter, Instagram, etc. the $1 million allo Research shows that cated by the Centuthe public is very open ryLink Foundation. to fundraising initiatives • Safeco conducted through Insurance® Comsocial media. The Milmunity Hero lennial Impact Report Awards: John Mcof 2012, a research Donagh competed project of Achieve and (IN THE SURVEY) for on-line votes Johnson Grossnickle & against 15 homeAssociates, shows 55% refer social town heroes from of people in the survey across the U.S.; media as a way to prefer social media as he came in seca way to learn about ond place, raising nonprofits. In fact, 92% learn about $10,000 on behalf have “Liked” non-profit of Share. pages on Facebook. nonprofits These suc So if you are a noncesses highlight the profit and aren’t on soeffectiveness of Share’s marketing reach cial media yet, now is the time to sign up. in the community, specifically through the It can introduce your cause and mission use of social media. So, how did we do it? to a whole new audience and, hopefully, By outlining the fundamental elements of generate new donors along the way. each fundraising campaign: we created a marketing plan, listed our goal, audience,
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Opposite page, far Right: The team at Riverview Community Bank at the Shop Local Business Showcase. Riverview has a fantastic track record of community giving in Southwest Washington!
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Non-profit fundraising is a 300 Billion Dollar Industry By James K. Phelps, ACFRE www.jkpfundraising.com President of the Non-profit Network Southwest Washington
According to Giving USA Foundation, in 2012 nonprofits received more than $316 billion from public sources. Individuals gave 72%, foundations provided 15%, bequests accounted for 7% and corporations gave 6%. Organizations should be trying to diversify funding and these percentages can serve as a guide when focusing efforts. Non-profit development involves creating relationships between those who can provide support to the non-profit organization. Like all good relationships, acquiring, cultivating and upgrading donors is hard work. Where should you start? Start with the ABCs of fundraising. Approach those: A. to whom you have Access. Bill Gates may have billions, but does anyone in your organization know him? Start with your volunteers, clients, friends, vendors, etc. B. that share your Belief in the organization’s mission. Look for evidence of a shared belief by looking at similar organizations they support or evidence they care about your issues. C. with the Capacity to support your organization. There is no point trying to get water out of a dry well. Prospects do not need to be millionaires. Look for evidence of expendable income to determine your best prospects. With a little hard work and a strategic application of resources your organization can garner the support it deserves.
Thoughtful Contact is Key to Keeping Great Donors By Shirley K. Gross Associate Director of Development & Planned Giving at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation
It’s all about the relationship. How do you stay connected with your friends, family members and business associates? What if they only heard from you once a year and it was to ask them for something? Do you think they would feel very connected and appreciated? It’s highly doubtful. And so it is with donors who support your non-profit organization. They want to hear from you more than once a year, and not just through another mail appeal.
Today’s donors care about more than just writing a check. They want to feel that they are a partner with you in accomplishing your mission, in solving a community problem. Making the donor experience enjoyable for donors can be the reason someone gives to your organization and may also be the reason they stay with your organization. Engaged donors are a result of your non-profit being responsive, attentive, accurate, timely, courteous, and gracious. A donor is interested in how their contribution makes an impact. Let them see the value of their donation by giving a personal tour of your program, sending real stories of successful outcomes, and meeting with key program personnel. Meet with your donors face to face—there is no substitute. Say thank you, again and again.
Align your Fundraising Requests with Corporate Goals By Melinda Berg Director of Development at Clark County Food Bank While business performance continues to recover from the recession, most companies still do not have as much in earnings as they did in 2007. Despite this, 59% of companies have increased their overall giving from 2007 to 2012 according to the CECP 2013 Giving in Numbers Survey. This reveals how nonprofits need to be prepared with a plan to engage businesses with their organizations. It is important to take three critical steps in your plan. First, review your current portfolio. Look at your current business partners and review your relationships. Are you finding new ways to engage the business and its employees with your work? What is your communication strategy? Second, seek to understand. Research your audience. What are their corporate values? What is their mission? How do they want to give (cash, in kind, volunteer)? The final step is to customize your partnership. This allows you to connect to the business on a deeper level creating a stronger impact for you, them and the community. This is where the nonprofit can, through value and culture alignment within the company, work on projects that benefit both the company and the nonprofit. Both
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win! Taking these steps will give you the opportunity to help your partners fulfill their corporate values and goals through their funding and work in support of your mission for years to come.
Businesses are Looking to Align with Non-profits that Share a Vision Maria Cura Jokela, Community Relations at Elite Care As a Community Relations Coordinator for Elite Care Sylvan Park in Vancouver, I quickly realized how beneficial it is to enhance business development through community efforts, particularly, through supporting non-profit organizations. The concept is simple: Doing Well by Doing Good. I believe that if you take a moment to reflect, you will easily find a cause that resonates from within. What is your passion? What is your business’s mission? How can you blend the two together? Personally, I was raised in part by my grandmother, and two loved ones are living with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. I have also chosen to work for a company whose values and goals align closely with mine. I was motivated to involve Elite Care’s name and resources to get involved with two causes close to my heart. Elite Care chooses to be champions of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Sole Support for Parkinson’s Awareness Walk. Ultimately, we are nurturing our passions while marketing our services. When a business, large or small, supports the greater community through non-profit outreach and involvement it sets an impression that is invaluable! It shows the community that our company CARES about more than just the bottom line. It is also a wonderful opportunity to foster teamwork within staff and extended family & friends!
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Videos Can Significantly Boost Fundraising Efforts, Crucial in Digital Technology Era Nikia Furman Director, Cinematographer, Owner Furman Pictures, LLC Strategic video fundraising can increase donations significantly. There are two especially important words in the previous sentence: “Strategic” and “Fundraising”. Many non-profits are catching on to how important video is. In case you don’t know, there are many studies that show the effectiveness of video, such as how site visitors who view video are 64% more likely to purchase the product (Comscore). Here’s another: posting video on your website can boost your website traffic by more than 400% (Furman Pictures). In short, video is more than a casual way to entertain your constituents. It’s a powerful, measurable tool that is gaining ground in development. Why? Because video engages more of your senses than print or even public speaking. You see the message, you hear the message, and with music and powerful story telling, you feel the message. Not only that, non-profits goals are conveyed deliberately and concisely. In fact, another study by Comscore showed that video conveys 1.8 million words per minute. You may be asking yourself, how or where exactly would I use a fundraising video? Fundraising videos can be used most successfully as an appeal at an event or on a website for your annual campaign or a fundraising initiative, followed by a donate now link. Beyond that, they can run in your facility, at events and direct links or QR codes can be placed in nearly every newsletter, email, banner or other print piece. You may be thinking, “Lets get started. I’ll set our CEO in front of a camera, or we’ll get a volunteer to put something together”. While I would encourage most nonprofits to put up some user generated content, it is less effective than professionally
produced content. Statistically, professional video outperforms user-generated video by 30% (Comscore). In additional, not all production companies are the same. For example, since I’ve been a Development Director as well as Film Director, I’ve come up with a strategy for my clients that yields as much as 40% greater return than other production companies. So it pays to do your research and find a company that is familiar with non profits. The key components that make the difference in a good development video are reasonably simple, but I’ve seen professional fundraisers miss these items simply because they were not used to implementing them in video. Here are a few examples of those key factors that will give you a greater return: 1. Establish a physical goal 2. Show a need 3. Remember that people give to people, not organizations There is a full list of other factors that go into a successful piece that I won’t go into here. However, I will say that creating an effective fundraising video is like going through the early steps of raising money for a new building. Just like you might want to hire someone to do a feasibility study before you start the campaign, hiring a media professional to help you craft a media fundraising piece will help you achieve your goal more quickly and effectively. As you look for a production company to help you, remember, find one that understands the difference between marketing and fundraising. That is a concept that, unfortunately, even some non-profits don’t fully grasp, especially when it comes to video. As you start to integrate video into your development plan, keep in mind that video is not a substitute for the other forms
of fundraising you are already engaged in, such as newsletters, groups, events etc. It is certainly not a substitute for major gift solicitation, the bread and butter of any successful non-profit. All said, video remains a statistically proven way to significantly boost the results of your fundraising efforts. Photos Provided by Furman Pictures
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Golf’s a Circus is this year’s Golf Tournament Theme On Thursday, June 12th the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will take over Lewis River Golf Course for the 12th Annual “Golf Tournament,” sponsored by Columbia State Bank. Remarkably, this will be the 12th year that Columbia Bank (formerly known as West Coast Bank) will be the presenting sponsor. This long standing partnership speaks volumes for our quality event.
PHOTO SERIES BY KATE SINGH OF AEVUM IMAGES
The 2014 theme is: Golf’s a Circus! This will provide many great opportunities for sponsors and golfer’s alike. Clown’n around at each hole will be mandatory, breaking the ice for a fun filled event. Tee displays are an opportunity to tap into your creative juices. The Circus theme allows for an array of interpretations from carnival games, to talent showcases. We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!
fun and business connections you’ll make on the greens! The Chamber takes the “business of golf” very seriously and we’ve built our tournament up to be the best in Southwest Washington. We offer engagement at every hole, a great after-game lunch, a Nike Tent, putting contests and so much more. If you don’t have a team, don’t worry, we take single registrations and build you a team of four to hit the course. Playing as a single or joining an existing team that is down a member is a great way to build incredibly strong relationships in a day.
On EVENT DAY we’ll start things off at the registration table at 7am and open the driving range for your usage. At 8:15 am our sponsors and CEO will THE 2013 GOLF TOURNAMENT LUNCH say a few words and our AND AWARDS CEREMONY shotgun start will begin at Last year the Golf Tourna8:30am. The goal is to get ment sold out in record time. In May, both you through the course in about 5.5 hours golf tournament sponsorships and spots for and back to a sprawling lunch at about 2pm. players were filled. We encourage you to Then, a quick awards ceremony and the big sign up early, so you don’t miss out on the “Ball Drop” at 3:30pm to wrap up the day.
“This is the best Golf Tournament there is...” -Amy Davis (pictured to the left) Vice President and Retail Relationship Officer, Columbia Bank
The Columbia Bank Team, a Winning Combination This team has brought home the win for Columbia Bank in the GVCC’s Golf Tournament two times! In 2011 & 2012 and they hope to do so again, in 2014! While they take golf seriously, they are well known for having a great time on the course! This year’s theme “Golf’s a Circus” is right up their alley, flip the page to get a hint of their personalities!
LARRY Kingsella of DESI
Telephone Labels, Inc. has played with the Columbia Bank team for about eight years. He’s experienced and has played at Pebble Beach. We won’t call him the “class clown” because he tied for the title with Tyson!
MICHELE Freeman, Vice President
and Branch Manager, Columbia Bank. She’s either played on or worked at sponsored holes for Columbia Bank for the past 12 years! Little known fact: She’s taken an intense spill out of the golf cart.
COLUMBIA BANK IS KNOWN FOR HANDING OUT FABULOUS CIGARS AT THEIR TEE!
TYSON Campbell, General
Manager, McGary Supply. Joined the team about three years ago after meeting Amy. He immediately impressed them, then revealed he had PGA experience including the Fred Meyer Challenge.
AMY Davis, Vice President
and Retail Relationship Officer, Columbia Bank. We’ll call her the team “Ringmaster.” She’s been organizing the team for over ten years. Little known fact: she was run over by a golf cart, then got up to finish the tournament!
>> Golf
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The Best Sponsorship in Town: The GVCC Golf Tournament At the 12th Annual GVCC Golf Tournament, your Chamber is focused on creating a thriving event, where promoting your business will gain lasting effects. 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 starting at $5,000 ranging all the way to a $50 raffle prize: Presenting Sponsor and Golf Carts SOLD Nike Tent Sponsor Course Sponsor Awards Lunch Sponsor Supporting Sponsor Flag Sponsor Tee Display Sponsors (18) SELLING Hole-in-One Sponsor, plus hole-in one insurance SOLD Ball Drop Sponsor, plus golf balls Photography Sponsor Beverage Cart Putting Contest SOLD Continental Breakfast Sponsor Golf Ball Sponsor, plus 150 Sleeves of 3 balls w/your logo Tee Bag Sponsor PENDING Towel and Hat Sponsor SOLD Golf Cart Signs, plus signs PENDING Mulligan Sponsor, plus tickets w/logo Buy Tiger’s Drive Sponsor, plus tickets w/logo KP Contest Prizes +Two prizes total Long Drive Prizes +Two prizes total Team Prizes, 8 items per sponsor FOR EVERYONE: Raffle Prize Donation Unlimited! Donate a raffle prize valued at $50 or more
TO SPONSOR: Contact the Community Relations Director: Teresa Lawwill at (360) 567-1090 or by email at: tlawwill@vancouverusa.com.
Photos by Kate Singh of Aevum Images
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GOLF TOUR At each hole sponsors have the unique opportunity to spend time with each player. Some sponsors come back year-after-year and offer a signature item. For example, Columbia Bank always gives away nice cigars! Plus they take part in the theme! Golfers look forward to visiting them! For this theme: Golf’s a Circus, think about bringing in your A-Game! The Circus is all about unique talents and humor. Do you have a ‘bearded lady?” A “Strong man” or someone with a unique talent? Bring in a face painter or a “Ringmaster” to get your golfers through your tee-game! Your tee ‘game’ can be circus themed, too! See how many “Lions” they can throw through hoops or if they can answer Circus related trivia!
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2014 THEME: GOLF’S A CIRCUS! Sponsors
Golfers
Take part in the “Golf’s a Circus” theme on June 12th at the 12th Annual Golf Tournament! The goal for sponsors should be to stand out and get noticed! Don’t be afraid to be a “CLOWN” and really let your hair down.
This theme is really for you! There are so many options to get into the spirit of the theme with tiny accessories that won’t bog down your play.
COMPETE with fellow TEE SPONSORS where the winner of the “Best Tee” display will receive a free hole for next year - this prize is worth $500! Go for it! Winners typically share a few characteristics: costumes, drinks, and a clever game and surprise treats.
TO PLAY: Contact Susie Bauder, GVCC Events Director at (360) 567-1093 or by email at sbauder@vancouverusa.com.
Pictured Left to Right: Larry Kingsella, Tyson Campbell and Michele Freeman.
Get matching oversized glasses, bow ties, or wigs that match your company’s colors! Have a contest among yourselves of who can play the most holes without the clown nose falling off -or- who can wear
the most “Payne Stewart” inspired look on the course!
Last year’s winner from the ball drop 50/50 raffle taking home the prize!
BRIDGETOWN PROMOTIONS 310 WEST 11TH STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98660
www.bridgetownpromotions.com
VANCOUVER, WA 98660
principal.com/northwest
Darcy Altizer, the Chamber’s VP, Member Services takes a photo outand-about with the team at Leadership Clark County at South Pacific Restaurant and Bar - a New Chamber Member!
RINNOVO SPA SALON 12504 NW 36TH AVENUE VANCOUVER, WA 98685
www.rinnovospasalon.com
FRESHII 2420 COLUMBIA HOUSE BOULEVARD SUITE 100 VANCOUVER, WA 98661
www.freshii.com
FURMAN PICTURES P.O. BOX 56647 PORTLAND, OR 97238 6647
www.furmanpictures.com
ALLEN DESIGNS INC. 4510 NE 68TH DRIVE #116 VANCOUVER, WA 98661
SOUTH PACIFIC RESTAURANT AND BAR 1109 WASHINGTON STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98660
www.southpacificvan.com
THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATES HAZEL DELL PHYSICAL THERAPY 318 NE 99TH STREET SUITE B VANCOUVER, WA 98665
www.close2myart.com
www.therapeuticassociates.com/hazeldell
BLOOMPIX 360 VIRTUAL TOURS
WHOLE HEALTH WELLNESS, CORP
1067 NE COCHRAN DRIVE GRESHAM, OR 97030
1409 FRANKLIN ST, SUITE 103 VANCOUVER, WA 98660
www.bloompix360.com
connieburgstahler.com
BONAVENTURE OF SALMON CREEK
HAMPTON INN & SUITES VANCOUVER
13700 NE SALMON CREEK AVENUE VANCOUVER, WA 98686
www.hampton.com
Meet Tara Erickson, the new owner of Rinnovo Spa Salon! Rinnovo has a great reputation in the community and the new team wants to maintain or exceed expectations. Thank you for joining the Chamber!
315 SE OLYMPIA DRIVE VANCOUVER, WA 98684
retirementperfected.com
FARMERS INSURANCE CARMEN MCKIBBEN 3925 NE 72ND AVENUE #104 VANCOUVER, WA 98661
cmckibben@farmersagent. com
MARTINDALE CONSULTING, LLC
martindaleconsultingllc. com
JEUNESSE LARRY ALEXANDER
www.ayoungerhealthy.com
WELCOME WAGON
www.welcomewagon.com
WELL ESSENTIALS 16904 SE 1ST STREET SUITE 104 VANCOUVER, WA 98684
www.wellessentials.com
PACIFIC RIM EXTERIORS 5413 NE 64TH STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98661
www.pacificrimexteriorswa.com
PAHLISCH HOMES, INC. 12725 SW 66TH AVE SUITE 101 TIGARD, OR 97223
www.pahlischhomes.com
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INTERESTED IN JOINING? Contact the GVCC Sales Director:
MATT HOFFSTETTER
at (360) 567-1058 or by email at mhoffstetter@ vancouverusa.com.
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The Welcome Wagon is a brand new member that features a community booklet and post cards that are mailed to certain ‘zones’ in Clark County. They have a new residents list and bring your business message right to their front doors!
Corwin Beverage is Among 14 Members Renewing with Over 50 Years of GVCC Membership
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51+ Years of Membership Port of Vancouver USA 102 years Erik Runyan Jewelers 98 years NW Natural 88 years Blue Bird Transfer Inc 82 years Columbia Machine Inc 77 years Corwin Beverage Company 74 years The Al Angelo Company 68 years Holland Inc/Burgerville 63 years The Vancouver Clinic Inc 63 years Luepke Florist 59 years Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Chapel 58 years Red Lion Hotel at the Quay and Quay Restaurant and Bar 53 years
26-50 Years of Membership Landerholm, PS 50 years Vancouver Ford/Hyundai/Suzuki Inc 50 years Peterson & Associates PS, CPAs 48 years Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 47 years Vancouver Education Association 47 years Columbia Collectors, Inc 46 years Palena Associates Inc 43 years Kramer Gehlen & Associates Inc 42 years Vancouver Roofing & Sheet Metal 42 years Columbia Credit Union 39 years JD Fulwiler & Company Insurance 39 years Realvest Corporation 38 years Clark College 36 years BergerABAM 34 years Comcast Business Class 34 years Alpine Autobody Inc 30 years City of Vancouver 30 years C-Tran 30 years HDJ Design Group PLLC 29 years Washington School for the Blind 29 years Port of Camas/Washougal 27 year Vancouver Granite Works Inc 26 years
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Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home Inc 25 years Davidson & Associates Insurance Agency Inc 24 years Gaffney Counseling and Consulting 24 years The Management Group 22 years Duggan Schlotfeldt & Welch PLLC 16 years Security Signs 16 years
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6-15 Years of Membership RAPCO Industries Inc 13 years Tim Brown Co 13 years Zero Down Time Inc 13 years Keller Williams Realty 12 years Lakeside Industries 12 years Peninsula Glass 12 years The Vintage at Vancouver 12 years Columbia River Mental Health Service 11 years Free Clinic of SW Washington 11 years Share 11 years Tri-Mountain Golf Course 11 years JoeScan Inc 10 years Lile North American Moving & Storage 10 years NW Injury Law Center - Donald Jacobs 10 years Oxford Suites Hotel 10 years Keller Williams Realty 9 years Venice Genoa Tile LLC 9 years The Evergreen Inn 8 years Pacific Continental Bank 8 years Smith-Cooper Northwest 8 years TW Telecom 8 years Jack Burkman 7 years Community Home Health & Hospice 7 years GIDI Promotions 7 years Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center 7 years Unitus Community Credit Union 7 years
1-5 Years of Membership 1-800-Got-Junk? 5 years Aadland Dental 5 years Cosco Fire Protection 5 years Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools 5 years Women Entrepreneurs Organization 4 years Cascade Park Care Center 3 years G6 Airpark Inc. 3 years GSL Solutions, Inc 3 years The Oregonian 3 years Seton Catholic College Prep 3 years Vesta Hospitality, LLC 3 years Fisher’s Landing Medical Plaza 2 years Any Lab Test Now 2 years Garrow Equity, LLC 2 years Mekos Corporation 2 years New Seasons Market 2 years Alling Henning Associates Inc 1 year The Bedford 1 year Meals-On-Wheels People 1 year
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Let’s Celebrate Local Business!
Members Who Have Cause to Celebrate are Visited by the GVCC Ambassador Team! Darcy Altizer, VP Member Services can book your Chamber Ribbon Cutting Events at 567-1051! TOP: ANNIVERSARY at Northwest Personal Training at 1011 Broadway Vancouver, WA 98660 RIGHT: GRAND OPENING Chernofsky Financial at 4001 Main Street, Suite 221 Vancouver, WA 98663.
Hosting a Ribbon Cutting event is the perfect way to build community involvement and excitement for your Grand Opening, Anniversary, Expansion, or Remodel! Once we book your date, the Chamber’s “Red Coat” Ambassador Team and staff will bring the fanfare and extra large scissors to your location for a formal photo op!
Inquire about an April “Ribbon Cutting” Membership Special for Non-members!
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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR: PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES FOR FEES AND RSVP REQUIREMENTS
3/5/14 GVCC EVENT Southwest Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-10AM
Get a chance to speak and connect via small group breakout sessions. Sponsored by: KRIS GREENE!
3/6/14 GVCC EVENT Home Based Business 101 Series Workshop #4 GVCC OFFICE
11:30AM-12:30PM Learn about PR and home based business media strategies.
3/12/14 GVCC EVENT The Resource Network ESD #112 ROOM
7:30-9AM
We welcome Matt Janik of the Fringe Digital Media Agency to speak about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Social Media.
3/13/14 COMMUNITY EVENT Iris Awards
GAISER STUDENT CENTER, CLARK COLLEGE
5:00PM-7:00PM
This event will honor three female award recipients
for outstanding and far-reaching efforts in Clark County!
3/14/14 MEMBER EVENT Networking 4 Newbies GVCC OFFICE
9:30AM-11:30AM
Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY Marketing Center
3/17/14 GVCC EVENT PTAC Double Header: State and Federal Certifications GVCC OFFICE
STARTS @ 1PM
More info on page 9.
BEGINS @ 8AM
Enhance your understanding of disasters, risk assessment in the context of disaster management, prevailing emergency management procedures and operations.
3/20/14 GVCC EVENT Home Based Business 101 Series Workshop #5 GVCC OFFICE
11:30AM-12:30PM
Carol Parker Walsh PhD (Silpada Designs) will address the strategy of home based business sales. How to cope with “No” and how to empower yourself.
WOODLAND MX COURSE @ 3232 LEWIS RIVER ROAD
BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-10AM
The best morning networking in Clark County! Get a chance to speak and connect via small group breakout sessions. THE QUARTERLY DRAWING!
3/19/14 COMMUNITY EVENT Natural Disaster Awareness for
CAN POST EVENTS FOR FREE
PEARSON AIR MUSEUM
3/22/14 COMMUNITY EVENT March Muddy Madness
3/19/14 GVCC EVENT Southwest Washington Leads and Needs
gvcc MEMbERS
Community Leaders
BEGINS @ 9:30AM
Participate in NW Personal Training’s muddy challenge on this one mile course you’ve got 45 minutes to do as many laps as you can. The theme is: DISCO!
3/25/14 GVCC EVENT
Business After hours
group breakout sessions. Sponsored by Aevum Images.
5PM - 7PM
4/9/14 GVCC EVENT The Resource Network
ELITE CARE
Take a trip to Sylvan Park and meet the team at Elite Care and network with fellow Chamber Members on location! Enjoy food, drink and a chance at prizes. $10/Member, please RSVP.
3/27/14 GVCC EVENT Home Based Business 101 Series Workshop #2 GVCC OFFICE
11:30AM-12:30PM
Ronnie Noize from the DIY Marketing Center will be back (due to the snow in February) to present tips on home based marketing strategies.
3/27/14 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting VICTOR FITNESS
5PM
Victor Fitness invites the community to their “GRAND EXPANSION” celebration!
4/2/14 GVCC EVENT Southwest Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-10AM
Get a chance to speak and connect via small
ESD #112 ROOM
7:30-9AM
We welcome Chandra Chase, the GVCC’s Communications Director to speak about Press Releases surrounding your upcoming event!
4/11/14 MEMBER EVENT Networking 4 Newbies GVCC OFFICE
9:30AM-11:30AM
Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY Marketing Center
4/16/14 COMMUNITY EVENT 2014 Legislative Review Luncheon HEATHMAN LODGE
12-1:30PM
Join us to hear from our State Legislatures as this year’s session comes to a close.
4/11/14 MEMBER EVENT Networking 4 Newbies GVCC OFFICE
All Members of the GVCC can log onto their “Member Account” and post events relating to their businesses! It’s free and easy. All you need is your login email and password. If you’ve forgotten yours please email yourchamber@vancouverusa.com and we’ll resend it to you!
9:30AM-11:30AM
Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY Marketing Center
4/16/14 GVCC EVENT Southwest Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-10AM
Introduce yourself and connect via small group breakout sessions. Sponsored by: CARMEN MCKIBBEN FARMER’S INSURANCE.
4/16/14 GVCC EVENT Business And Social Hour
COLUMBIA CREDIT UNION
5PM - 7PM
Join the Chamber staff and Ambassador team at this “Business and Social Hour” event for some of the best networking in Clark County! Columbia Credit Union will host the party! Meet their staff and other businessmen and women - bring plenty of business cards! $10/Member, $20/non members please RSVP.
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