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THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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
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 Dave Horowitz, Windermere Real Estate Elie Kassab, Prestige Development Wayne Nelson, Clark Public Utilities William Pritchard, Pritchard Orthodontics Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Rhona Sen Hoss, Vancouver School Foundation Keith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, P.S. Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation Tim Schauer, MacKay Sposito Ben Hoskins, 1-800-GOT-JUNK Dan Monaghan, Perkins & Co.
THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE
CONTENTS top five upcoming gvcc events
information on salute' the annual
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ribbon cuttings! grand openings expansions, anniversaries, & more
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Kelly Parker, President/CEO 360-567-1050 kparker@vancouverusa.com
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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 360-567-1056 cchase@vancouverusa.com
1101 Broadway, Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-694-2588 yourchamber@vancouverusa.com www.vancouverusa.com facebook.com/yourchamber twitter.com/vanchamber pinterest.com/gvccvancouver This magazine is printed by: GISI Marketing Group www.gisimarketing.com ChamberNews (USPS 008786) is published bi-monthly by the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660. Tel. 360694-2588, 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.
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09.11.13 THE RESOURCE NETWORK Sign up to attend the September training event to be held at ESD #112, bright and early on Wednesday, September 11th. Topic: America’s “Business is Personal” Success Coach, Alex McMillan promises to reveal the most powerful, yet simple and effective way to set, plan and achieve your goals every single time! The Resource Network blends introductions and networking with corporate training. RSVP online to attend. The cost is $5/Member.
09.12.13 B.A.S.H. & RIBBON CUTTING Join the GVCC and all the tenants at the 15th Street Corporate Center for a B.A.S.H. “Business and Social Hour!” Once you arrive you will be greeted with a Lei and a “passport” as this event is Hawaiian Themed. Your passport will be stamped by all the tenants and then entered for one of many prizes! Hawaiian music will be playing through the 15th Street Corporate Center, food by Hula Boy and a Hawaiian movie will be on the big screen in the conference room. .
This event is hosted by the GVCC.
This event is sponsored by Coldwell Banker Commercial & Tenants.
09.19.13 SALUTE’ Join community leaders, business execs and local dignitaries for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s 124th Annual Award & Officer Installation event. The 2013 Business Leadership Awards will also be presented. Salute’ is an evening of elegance and pizzazz, featuring: entertainment, cocktails, a spaghetti bar, a cheesecake bar and more! The event is sponsored by Riverview Community Bank, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Attorneys at Law.
09.24.13 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Join the GVCC for the September BAH with iQ Credit Union! This is the GVCC’s monthly gathering, bringing great food, unique locations, and friendly, outgoing members of the local business community together for one big hoorah. You’ll get a chance to meet business and community leaders, and enjoy incredible food and beverages. You’ll even have a chance to win door prizes, so make sure and bring plenty of business cards! The cost is $10/person. RSVP online at www. vancouverusa.com.
10.02.13 MAYOR’S DEBATE The GVCC and the Vancouver Business Journal are hosting the 2013 Vancouver Mayors Debate. The candidates are confirmed and will begin debating in Gaiser Hall at Clark College starting at 6pm on Wednesday, October 2nd 2013. These candidates have two different visions for Vancouver and we hope you are able to hear them speak to help better determine your vote for Mayor. This event is hosted by the GVCC & VBJ.
The event is sponsored by iQ Credit Union.
Cha m Southwest Washington Leads and Needs Networking in action. This event begins with introductions and then shift to small-group networking; all to help building business relationships!
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NEW CHAMBER BENEFIT: ESTABLISH YOUR BUSINESS PLAN There is a new resource available at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce for members. Business Counseling by Darcy Altizer, VP of Member Services can help you define, develop or redefine your business plan. While a business plan is critical to creating a new business and applying for business loans; it’s also important for existing businesses to reassess or create a business plan for the first time. You’d be surprised that a number of small businesses start without a formal business plan and have operated successfully without one.
business goals. It can help you to establish weaknesses and we can suggest other Chamber members that you can meet and potentially partner with. Plus it only takes about an hour!
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Creating a business plan can also be a way to create content (on your future, your philosophy and major principles) which can all be new content for your website, blog or social media. Fresh content is always a Creating a business plan, struggle to come by and during any phase of your creating a business plan business is extremely helpful. will provide many benefits. It helps you refocus on your
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS ON OCTOBER 4TH
Thursday, October 4th is the deadline for voter registration applications. If you think your vote doesn’t Update VOTING matter, you are wrong. Registration if: Only 78 votes determined the 17th You have a District Legislative race. The primary vote yielded less then a 20% turnout new address rate. We can do better. Speak with your friends and family to make sure Moved to everyone has taken the steps to update their voters registration. This another county November we’ve got a lot on the table. In addition to the Mayor’s Race Moved outside and City Council there is a unique of Washington “freeholder” race taking place. Mark your calendar for the October 2nd Mayor’s debate and we’ll keep you up Wish to report a to date on the Freeholders.
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It’s been an honor to serve as your Chamber Board Chair this past year. At the Annual Awards event on September 19th I will hand over the torch to our incoming Chair, Don Russo. Don is a great advocate for the Chamber and our community. On behalf of the board of directors, we thank you Don for taking the reins of Southwest Washington’s largest business organization.
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INVESTOR LEVEL MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Pacific Continental Bank SEH America, Inc. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Sterling Bank Riverview Community Bank PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Columbia Machine, Inc. iQ Credit Union Burgerville – Holland, Inc. Kaiser Permanente PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Chevron USA Comcast Business Class BNSF Railway Columbia Credit Union Online Support Columbia State Bank
We welcome two new officers to the Chamber Board: Eric Sawyer will be our Chair Elect and will chair the Membership Committee. Eric is an area manager for BBSI. He’s also been enthusiastically involved in the Chamber as both a business leader and an ambassador. Eric Olmsted will be our Vice Chair and will chair the Public Affairs Committee. Eric is President of On-Line Support. He’s a long time chamber supporter and is passionate about our miss i o n : helping b u s i nesses grow.
CHAMBER EVENT SPONSORS BUSINESS AFTER HOURS & BASH EVENTS AUG 27 Schlesinger Companies and Norris, Beggs & Simpson SEPT 12 15th Street Corp. Center SEPT 24 iQ Credit Union OCT 22 OPEN NOV 19 Glenwood Senior Living DEC 17 OPEN SIGNATURE EVENTS
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We also welcome two new board members in 2013-14. Ben Hoskins is owner of two local franchise companies, “1-800 Got Junk” and a moving company appropriately named “You Move Me.” Ben worked on last year’s Chamber initiative to help streamline Clark County’s business occupancy permitting process. Dan Monaghan is a CPA at Perkins & Co. He works with small to large companies, professional service firms and individuals. He has served on the Chamber’s Finance Committee.
Alex McMillan for their service on the Chamber Board. They’ve provided positive and enthusiastic leadership over the past several years. We appreciate you both.
BY KRISTY WEAVER GVCC CHAIR Pacific Continental Bank
In reflecting back on this past year at the Chamber, I’m happy to tell you that many of our fellow businesses are growing again. They report stronger sales, more stable revenues and an increased optimism for the future. At the Chamber, we’ve made positive strides to expand our essential services for local businesses. We’ve strengthened partnerships throughout the region to provide you with the best possible network of resources. We enhanced our regional presence through our online and printed publications to better promote our members and help you build your business.
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News From The Head of the Chamber BE ENGAGED AND PREPARED, BIG ELECTIONS TO COME: MAYOR, COUNCIL & FREEHOLDERS Do you know if you’re still registered to vote? Have you moved in the last year? Then you need to re-register. It’s easy to do and vitally important to the outcome of the elections this November 5th. You can go to www. clarkvotes.org or call (360) 3972345. Registration deadline is October 4th.
about the need for improved voter turnout that it will launch a voter information campaign this fall. We want you to feel more familiar with the long list of election issues to be decided. If you live in Clark County, we want you to know which Commissioner district you’re in and who your freeholder candidates are. Don’t know about freeholders yet? Why make such a big deal about You’re not alone but it’s imporregistration? Voter turnout for tant you learn. the August primary was only 19%. That means one out of five You will be asked to elect five registered voters made the deci- freeholders from your district. sions for you about the future of These are nonpaid, non partisan, your community. If you don’t temporary elected positions. think your vote counts, talk to Five freeholders from each of the Don Benton and Tim Probst. The three districts will convene to 17th District Legislative race was consider changes to the County decided by only 78 votes. Clearly Charter. They can change the your vote counts. structure of power in the county and then ask you, as the voters The Chamber feels so strongly whether you approve. Over the
next two months we’ll provide you an opportunity to hear from the freeholders at community forums and through questionnaires. In addition to the Freeholder election, Clark County is asking you for your opinion on where we should build the next bridge and asking if it should have light rail or other forms of transit. There are six questions called resolutions that will be placed on the ballot at a cost of $200,000. As taxpayers, you are paying for the right to vote so I would urge you to participate. If you live in the City of Vancouver, you get to decide who your next mayor and city councilors will be. The Chamber will support the League of Women Voters in hosting the candidate forums this fall. We will also host a Mayor’s Debate. The Mayor’s race is critically impor-
t a n t because the candidates, Tim Leavitt and Bill Turley have BY KELLY PARKER GVCC CEO/PRESIDENT different ideas about the future growth of the city and especially downtown. It will be moderated by John McDonagh, Publisher of the Vancouver Business Journal and held Wednesday, October 2nd at Clark College’s Geyser Hall. CVTV will air the one hour debate. Sometimes the best way to decide between two candidates is to watch them in person. We urge you to take part and help us demonstrate that the business voice in Vancouver and Clark County is strong and loud.
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HOW CORPORATE TRAININGS CAN BE UTILIZED AS A MARKETING & COMMUNITY GIVING TOOL GVCC member “BBSI: Business Management Solutions for Small Business” takes a unique approach to corporate training events. They’ve become a marketing tool and they are part of the annual strategy of BBSI. The training events are opened first to existing and potential clients with special invitations. This also helps to satisfy the marketing need of ‘touching’ your clients multiple times a year. Then, through press releases, their website and social media the ber m a general public is invited to Ch S U attend. All their events must B ON “bring value to business owners,” said Eric Sawyer, BBSI area manager.
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Most recently, they hosted Scott Burnett (attorney), who spoke to business owners about the proper way to protect LLC’s and Corporation’s assets. “This last seminar changed lives. Literally. We had an owner in the room who had been in business for more than thirty years. She had no idea that she was handling her LLC incorrectly the entire time, leaving both her business and personal assets exposed and in danger. Following our two-hour session, she was on her way to protecting herself and equipped to do things correctly. That makes me feel good. Those are the results I care about,” explained Sawyer.
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The quality of their free corporate trainings is meant to reflect the over-
all goal of BBSI: to help small businesses be better; to be hands on and be thought of as a invaluable partner. The corporate trainings are another way to communicate these values to the public. In addition to Scott Burnett, BBSI has hosted speaker: Ronnie Noize in a seminar focused on marketing and advertising for small business owners. They’ve also hosted a seminar with Jodi Blackwood who specializes in proper business etiquette. Overall they try to keep it educational focused for the small-to-mid sized businesses. Annually BBSI hosts about two training events a year, with two different times per topic. The attendance has ranged from 10-50 participates per seminar. BBSI will be bringing attorney Scott Burnett back on October 15th and 16th - due to the overwhelming response. email llc. seminar@bbsihq.com to attend.
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SCOTT POINTED OUT THAT DECISIONS WE MAKE EVERYDAY AS “NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS” MAY REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION IN OUR CORPORATE MINUTES IN ORDER TO PROTECT OUR VEIL OF CORPORATE PROTECTION. I HAD NOT GIVEN THOUGHT TO HOW VULNERABLE WE COULD BE TO A LAWSUIT. THIS WAS SEMINAR WAS A VERY GOOD USE OF MY TIME.
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REWARD AND RECOGNITION: THE IMPORTANCE OF APPRECIATION CAROL
Studies have found that the PARKER number one reason employees remain at their organizations, WALSH SILPADA more than salary, benefits, DESIGNS technology, or even promotion opportunities, is appreciation. Employee achievements and/or performance improvement is a critical part of performance management. Recognition must be sincere, honest, simple, and not time/labor intensive. A good reward and recognition program will be cost-effective and valuable to increasing employee morale, productivity, and profits; while also lowering turnover, absenteeism, and stress. An effective program will reinforce desired behaviors and model the behavior others will follow. In essence these programs involve the informal or formal acknowledgement of a person’s or team’s behavior or effort that supports your organization’s goals and values. A culture of appreciation fuels a sense of unity and mission that is essential for retaining and motivating employees. It’s important to know the tastes and interests of your staff and learn from the many small, casual acts of recognition, what works for each staff member and what doesn’t. Keys to Creating a R&R Program: 1. Link rewards to organizational goals. 2. Make sure everyone has a chance to be recognized. 3. Involve employees in the design and implementation. 4. Train managers. 5. Communicate and promote the program. 6. Give personalized rewards, not money (gift certificates are ok). 7. Give immediate and innovated awards. (i.e. give a key charm for every home or mortgage closed) 8. Enable peer recognition. 9. Continually re-evaluate the program. If you want your employees to take pride in their work, feel appreciated and go the extra mile, develop an employee reward and recognition program that will embody a heightened level of commitment, joy, and even passion in your employees and co-workers! As they say, if you build it they will come AND stay!
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TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING TRAINING
Technology and the availability of so many free learning resources via the web has changed the corporate training and development profession forever. Gone are the days when training was code SUSAN for canned courses in a classEDWARDS room setting–with the sideTHE effect of taking people away TRAINING from their normal work DEPARTMENT schedules. Today’s employee has neither the time nor patience for that. One result is that training and development professionals now spend much of their time sourcing free or very low cost learning resources such as Massive Open Online Courses, the Kahn Academy, webinars, video links, virtual roleplays, augmented reality and simulations. Although most people don’t think of it as learning, every time an employee uses a
computer, tablet or smart phone to get information to help them do their job better, learning is taking place. As technology enables lives to become more fluid, adaptive and geographically mobile, the ways people learn mirror the trend. Learning is embedded in daily life. These frequent small bursts of information gathering constantly build knowledge. The way employee learning is tracked is changing, too. New applications such Tin Can API (http://tincanapi.com) make it possible to collect data about the wide range of experiences people have online and offline, individually and collectively. The data can be analyzed to identify knowledge strengths and gaps at the organizational or individual level. Some in the training and development industry worry that these shifts ring a death knell for traditional classroom-based training. Classroom or instructor-led training is still the best option when the topic requires people to experience, digest and practice the content. Examples include coaching, team dynamics, or public speaking. Because proficiency requires understanding behavior and interacting effectively with others, these skills are best learned when people can practice together in the safe environment of an instructor-led group. It is clear that we are at the beginning of a fundamental shift in the way that both learning and working happens in organizations. Contemporary business leaders marshal various kinds of learning opportunities and find ways to acknowledge and honor employees’ learning regardless of how it is acquired.
TRAINING EMPLOYEES TO STICK AROUND, EMPLOYEE RETENTION THROUGH EDUCATION The collections industry is notorious for its high turnover. But these days employers are learning how continuing education can be a powerful tool for building employee engagement, and ultimately turning the tide on the expensive process of frequently backfilling vacated positions. Far from any perceived downside of equipping employees with certifications to showcase for other employers, ongoing training and education builds an employee’s emotional investment in the company, in turn lowering overall hiring and onboarding costs. Here’s why: ERIC LABRANT Professional Growth and Progress. Perception is everything! A feeling of personal growth and progress can cure burnout! Career-centric employees LABRANT RECEIVABLES feeling stymied can look for a path forward elsewhere, or they can be provided the advancement they crave with continuing education. Company Prestige. While providing education can provide direct improvements in metrics that are valuable to the company, it can also build confidence in ones coworkers. No one gets very excited about the notion of belonging to a team that’s “just alright.” But the prospect of belonging to a team of highly-trained professionals? It can be almost magnetic. Valued and Vested. One chief concern about making heavy investments in a particular employee is the chance it might make them more attractive CONTINUED... ->>>
TRAINING OFFERS HIGH VALUE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Small business owners are busy, there’s no doubt about that. Most of us have (at least) three roles in VERONIKA our businessNOIZE es: the techniDIY MARKETING cian, in which we do what we’re paid to do by our clients (or patients or donors or members); the administrator, which requires us to handle the operational functions that keep the business running; and the entrepreneur, maintaining focus on revenue generation, strategy, and the future. So is it any wonder that many of us think we don’t have time for “extras” like training? Some of us may be required by industry compliance or regulations to update our technical skills to maintain credentials and certification, but if that’s the only training we do, we’re doing ourselves a serious disservice. The highest value training for small business owners is often related to skills that immediately and directly impact revenue generation, profitability and bottom line, such as sales, marketing, customer service skills, and time management. Business gurus remind us that doing non-strategic tasks actually cost the entrepreneur in lost potential revenue, and encourage us to work “on” our
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business instead e of Va l u of “in” our busining i ness. And the a r T research supports this position, confirming that strategic training not only pays for itself in savings, but actually increases revenue The benefits of training have been well documented in a and profitability. That means number of studies; here is a short summary of the top that investing in training makes money, rather than costs money. seven outcomes from training: So the decision about training should not be whether 1. Boosts profitability. The right training will focus time to invest in training, but what and attention where it counts most, resulting in training to choose. increased sales and referrals, new product ideas, and If you are ready to work improved customer satisfaction and retention. on your business instead of just 2. Increases client retention and satisfaction. Happy cliin it, but struggle with finding ents stay longer, buy more, and refer more often. the time, here’s good news: 3. Improves performance. When you (and your employTraining is now easier, faster, ees) know what to do, how to do it, and why it’s better and less expensive. important, performance increases dramatically. Training has significant4. Increases productivity. Training reduces errors, inefly evolved in the past twenty years, moving far beyond the ficiencies and inconsistencies in processes, saving traditional power-point worktime, labor and money. shops. While workshops and 5. Reduces staff turnover. Well-trained employees feel training sessions are still availbetter about their jobs, enjoy higher job satisfaction, able, busy entrepreneurs have and are less likely to leave. more convenient options, 6. Saves money. A better trained staff means fewer including evening, weekend, or process or technical breakdowns, lower maintenance virtual seminars and conferenccosts, lower staff turnover, lower recruitment costs, es, coaching, and self-directed fewer bad debts, fewer customer service issues, less interactive online learning. downtime, and increased productivity. Locally, there are a 7. Pays for itself. Even a small increase in productivity, number of resources for excelsales or retention can net a huge return on the trainlent training. The DIY Marketing Center provides training for ing investment. small business owners on marketing, sales, and business stratThe bottom line? Training helps businesses succeed in a egy. Find out more at www. crowded marketplace and in a tough economy. According D I Y M a r ke t i n g C e n t e r. c o m / to Nobel Laureate Gary Becker, professor of economics Public_Events
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and sociology at the University of Chicago, “Any company has to recognize that not only is the human capital of their employees a major asset, it is also a depreciating asset that needs continuing investment.”
CONTINUED: ERIC LABRANT for other companies. No one makes investments in declining, unattractive, or low-value assets. Providing continuing education sends a strong signal of a worker’s importance to the team. Commitment. It’s no secret that people are willing to stick with a questionable purchase in order to justify their investment. “Throwing good after bad” is the classic phrase. But it works both ways. Someone who attends a course is more likely to follow the path they’re on in order to justify the time and effort they’ve invested in the course. Together, these nuances create a strong surge in employee engagement, loyalty, and retention, making continuing education a
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potent tool for reducing turnover. While employees are learning about how to operate a new piece of equipment or about new healthcare legislation, these factors are working to train your team to stick around for the long haul.
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Entry to this location is on the top level of the parking garage of the Columbia Bank Building.
The Conference Room available for rental that overlooks C-Street. Digitally equipped for presentations and video.
With over 7,000 enrollments and over 800 classes, Clark College’s Corporate Education department is Southwest Washington’s largest resource for courses and customized training delivering innovation, expertise, and relevant learning. That learning takes place through a wide range of offerings that can be tailored to meet the needs of a particular student or an entire organization. Companies and individuals that want to sharpen their professional skills for new opportunities come to Corporate Education for professional development courses in leadership, management, and team building. Professionals in healthcare, accounting, human resources, sales, and customer service take courses to build new skills. Corporate Education offers training in technical skills such as lean/six sigma, welding, mechatronics, and machining to help companies improve their efficiency, effectiveness and competitiveness. Training in these and other areas contribute to individual and company success in the region. The geographic footprint of Corporate Education covers a large area with facilities on three campuses. At the center of
the hub is the main location on the corner of Sixth and Broadway in downtown Vancouver. KEVIN The facilities there KUSSMAN include offices, smart CLARK COLLEGE classrooms, a computCORPORATE EDUCATION er lab, video studio, and executive conference rooms. Similar facilities exist at Columbia Tech Center on 192nd in East Vancouver which has the only mechatronics lab in the region. The third facility is Clark College’s main campus on Fort Vancouver Way. Where the footprint of Corporate Education really expands is in online offerings and trainings that can be delivered onsite at companies throughout Southwest Washington. In addition to training programs, Corporate Education has facilities available for organizations to rent, including computer training rooms, large and small meeting rooms, executive conference rooms, and smart classrooms. Contact Clark College’s Corporate Education Department to see what Clark College can do for your business at 360-992-2466 or corporateeducation@ clark.edu.
OVERVIEW: BUSINESS GROWTH MENTOR AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM Michelle Giovannozzi, the Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships, showcasing a window-lined corner classroom. One of many in the building.
A multi-purpose computer laboratory that can stow away each computer and be used for traditional teaching as well.
A great example of the available technology at their location. Businesses have utilized their technology to create training videos and alike.
Need a plan to grow your business? WSU Vancouver stuMISTIE dents can help. JOSEPHSON W a s h i n g t o n WSU BUSINESS GROWTH MEN- State University TOR & ANALYSIS V a n c o u v e r PROGRAM College of Business students are hard at work in the community helping businesses find ways to improve and grow through the Business Growth Mentor and Analysis Program. Small businesses and nonprofit organizations can take advantage of a bright student team that brings energy, fresh perspective and cutting-edge classroom knowledge to a growth challenge. In Business Growth MAP, students are supported by faculty and seasoned business professional volunteers. Participating businesses receive about 500
hours of free consulting services from the team. Recently the Building Industry Association of Clark County went through the program. The BIA was looking ways to grow membership and nondues revenue. “The student team presented four very feasible and somewhat ‘beyond the box’ ideas to help us achieve our goals. They also provided us with follow up readings and materials to inspire transition and implementation of their recommendations. The students brought a fresh perspective to the table, which was greatly appreciated. As a result, we have hired a part-time membership assistant to help launch some of the recommendations the project team suggested,” said Avaly Scarpelli, executive director, Building
Industry Association of Clark County. The program operates as a consultancy over a 16-week semester. Student teams create a scope of work, conduct analysis, and present realistic recommendations and an action plan. The program is offered twice a year: August to December and January to April. Students tackle projects from all industries. Past projects have included everything from restaurants and services firms to manufacturing and agriculture. Business Growth MAP is contributing to economic growth in the region. So far the work of the student teams has led to seven new full-time jobs and $1.5 million in new revenues. For more information, visit business.vancouver.wsu.edu/bgmap.
food and beverage lodging tourism senior living
New Development in Battle Ground, Washington • New retail shopping center will include a Wal-Mart Supercenter opening 2014. • Located at the new Scotton/SR 503 signalized intersection. • Pads and retail space available. • Groundbreaking Summer 2013.
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Developed by Principal Properties, LLC.
Call for details: T.J. Fontenette 360.834.1060 • Email: tj@principal-llc.com
YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE! Contact: Chandra Chase, GVCC Communications Director CCHASE@VANCOUVERUSA.COM
Last Year The GVCC Launched The “Business & Leadership Award” Program to a Great Community Response
the 2012 inaugural award recipients: large business community builder AWARD RECIPIENT:
JEFF WOODSIDE
THE NUTTER CORPORATION Established 1992 Employees (FTE and part time) 165 Over the Past Year: Nutter Corporation hosted another successful “Dozer Days” event which raises funds for chairty in our community. Jeff works with the Nutter Foundation, serves on SW Washington Humane Society Board, GVCC Board, and gives to various other charities in Clark County. About: Nutter brings creative, cost-effective solutions to your doorstep, and develop lasting partnerships because of it. The Nutter leadership team brings over 60 years of experience in construction, both out in the field and behind the scenes managing people and resources.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD RECIPIENT:
BEN HOSKINS
1-800-GOT-JUNK/YOU MOVE ME Established 2003 Employees (FTE and part time) 35 FTE Over the Last Year: Ben has served on the Chamber’s Public Affairs Committee; where he founded and chaired the Chamber’s Innovation in Job Creation Committee. He was voted onto the Board this month. Through our environment and community program, 1-800-GOTJUNK locations donated over 25,000 items last year to organizations such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, Teen Challenge, Habitat for Humanity, and the Rebuilding Center and we recycled nearly 1.5 million pounds of materials. The Portland location is now able to divert over 92% of what we pick up away from landfills. About: 1-800-GOT-JUNK is on pace to grow over 30% for the second consecutive year due to increased brand awareness and a strengthening economy. The largest change over the last year has been the addition of moving services through opening You Move Me this spring. Over 1/3 of our junk removal customers were at some stage of moving so it was a natural extension of our efforts to provide the highest quality service in the home services industry.
COMMUNITY STATESMAN AWARD RECIPIENT:
TIM PROBST
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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2012 "GVCC AWARDS & OFFICER INSTALLATION" event slideshow:
2013 BLA sts Finali KELLY PARKER
These 2013 finalists were determined from community nominations, submitted to the GVCC by August 16th, 2013. The 2013 award recipients will be announced on Thursday, September 19th at the GVCC’s 124th Annual Award and Officer installation Event: Salute’ which will be at the Vancouver Hilton. RSVP required.
Community Statesman
THE GVCC CEO
“Community Statesman Award honors an elected official who represents and upholds the interests of both business and community”
Established 1890 The “Business & Leadership Awards” Hosting body.
STATE SENATOR ANNETTE CLEVELAND VANCOUVER MAYOR TIM LEAVITT CLARK COUNTY COMMISSIONER STEVE STUART
community Champion
“We acknowledge a community member who is making a positive difference in our community.” LEE RAFFERTY VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BILLY HENRY NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES JENNIFER HOROWITZ JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT small business community builder AWARD RECIPIENT:
SHERRI MCMILLAN
NORTHWEST PERSONAL TRAINING Established 2000 Employees (FTE and part time) 15 Over the Last Year: Girlfriends Half Marathon – Raised over $70,000 for local charities, Girlfriends & Dudes Triathlon – Raised over $3,000 for Children’s Center, Glamarous Gams winner – raised over $45,000 for Children’s Center, Dancing with the Stars – helped Rob Cloke raise over $30,000 for Fort Vancouver National Trust. This year I’m focusing on Vancouver and hoping to purchase property to expand the Vancouver location of Northwest Personal Training. About: Our trainers are the best in the world, holding credentials from ACE and/or NASM, two of the most stringent nationally recognized fitness certifications. Many hold Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Exercise Science, as well as additional certifications in specialty areas. As a company and a team, we have won many industry awards because of our customer service, innovative programming, and the results that our clients achieve.
photo by Aevum Images
Business Start-up to Watch
“We acknowledge the effort and determination it takes to launch a new business.” STEAMERS & SCREAMERS PANGEA MOTORS INC
Business Community Builder (Small Business)
“We acknowledge companies building their businesses while helping to build the community through volunteer work and contributions.” MATTRESS PRO PRITCHARD ORTHODONTICS THE VARIETY POST HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE THE KIDS COOKING CORNER NATURAL BODY WORKS MASSAGE
Business Community Builder Award (Large)
“We acknowledge companies building their businesses while helping to build the community through volunteer work and contributions.” PACIFIC CONTINENTAL BANK SEH AMERICA RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY BANK SCHWABE WILLIAMSON & WYATT COLUMBIA CREDIT UNION
community recap A GLANCE BACK AT THE GVCC’S PROGRAMMING On July 10th and August 14th the GVCC hosted Jim Mains and Gary Bock as “The R e s o u r c e Network” speakers. They hosted a two part series: “Viral Video for Business”. You can view a video created at the August event at their website: www.vancouverside.com -> Cup of the County: Vancouver is open for business! On Thursday, July 11th the GVCC was at the CREDC’s “Hot Te c h n o l o g y ” luncheon event.
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Tuesday, July 16th was a business day for the GVCC. We helped to host the “Legislative R e v i e w Luncheon” with the BIA at Club G r e e n Meadows and “Ladies on the Links” took place at Tri-Mountain Golf Course, hosted by HomeStreet Bank. On Tuesday, July 23rd the GVCC, its ambassador team and members were out at IDM apartments at “The Reserve” club house in East Vancouver
for a Business After Hours Event. In July the “Vancouver VISION Magazine,” the bi-monthly publication of the GVCC g a i n e d many new distributions points and is becoming a strong promotion tool for members! On Monday, August 12th the GVCC was on location with our newest m e m b e r, Pangea Motors as t h e y debuted their new transportation electric vehicle built in Vancouver, WA!
51+ Years of Membership
On Friday, August 15th the GVCC stopped taking nominations from the Community for the “2013 Business & Leadership Awards.” On Monday, August 19th the committee met at Total Wine & More to deliberate over the nominees. Winners will be announced on September 19th at the GVCC’s 124th Annual Awards & Installation event: Salute’ at the Vancouver Hilton. Various Board Meetings, Public Affairs Committee and Membership Committee Meetings have occurred over the summer month - the Chamber is working nonstop on behalf of Southwest Washington Businesses!
Stein Distributing, Inc. 65
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26-50 Years of Membership 40 ET 8 Voiture Local No. 99 years 26 Clark County Association of Realtors years 31 Clark County Event Center years 32 Clark County Family YMCA years 27 Entek Corporation years 26 Express Employment Professionals years 26 iQ Credit Union Downtown years 29 PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center years 34 YWCA Clark County years 27
16-25 Years of Membership
American Medical Response years 24 Attorney Bookkeeping Services Inc years 21 Beacock Music & Education Center years 23 Bryant & Associates years 20 Columbia Bank years 25 The Heathman Lodge & Hudson’s Bar & Grill years 17 Lake Shore Athletic Club, Inc. years 23 MacKay Sposito years 26 Mattress Factory Outlet years 19 MJ Murdock Charitable Trust years 17 OTAK, Inc. years 17 Perkins & Company, PC years 18 Quantum Residential, Inc. years 23 Sterling Bank years 18
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6-15 Years of Membership American Diabetes Association years 7 BR Capital Inc years 10 Cascade Inn years 14 Clark Regional Wastewater District years 10 Columbia Metal Works Inc years 13 Columbia Tech Center years 12 David Evans & Associates years 6 EcoTech Recycling LLC years 6 Formos Software Development years 7 Hilton Vancouver years 9 La Costa years 8 Last Frontier Casino years 12 Normandeau Associates, Inc. years 7 The Quarry at Columbia Tech Center years 6 Roadmaster Inc years 8 Silver Star Telecom years 6 Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council years 11 The Grant House Restaurant years 9 TwinStar Credit Union SW Region years 13 Venice Genoa Tile LLC years 8 Vision 162 years 11
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1-5 Years ARCpoint Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing years 5 Banner Bank years 4 BBSI Preferred Payroll years 4 Caribbean And Beyond years 2 Cascade Title Company years 2 Charter College years 3 Jim Crawford years 3 Deja Vu Camas Ladies Consignment Boutique years 3 Farwest Steel Corporation years 1 Guild Mortgage Company years 2 Jacobus Carstar years 2 KICKEE MCGEES years 1 Kirkwood & Kirkwood, Inc. years 5 Laurelwood Brewing Company years 5 Mackin’s Auto Body West years 2 Crystal Lewis years 3 Mount St Helens Institute years 3 Nicolette’s Catering years 5 NWShort Sale Network/Robert C Russell PC years 2 St. Joseph Catholic School years 2 The Crossing A United Methodist Church years 3 West Coast Self Storage of Padden Parkway years 2 Wheelkraft NW years 5
TAKE NOTICE
RIBBON CUTTING EVENTS grand openings/Expansions:
Camas Meadows Golf Club 105 NW Camas Meadows Dr Camas, WA 98607
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 7809 NE Vancouver Plaza Drive Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98662
ANNIVERSARIES/ new locations: celebrations/EVENTS:
Cosco Fire Protection 2501 SE Columbia Way, Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98661
Creative Computer Solutions Inc 202 East Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660
Heritage Square Block 10 / Washington Street between 8th and 9th Street - Vancouver, WA 98660
GISI Marketing Group 1410 Main Street Vancouver, WA 98660
stuff the bus Evergreen School District Foundation
ManorCare Health Service 2811 NE 139th St Vancouver, WA 98686 Kadel's Cascade Auto Body 2600 E 33rd St. Vancouver, WA 98663
Altrusa International of Clark County 12610 SE Angus Street Vancouver, WA 98683
Glenwood Place 5500 NE 82nd Ave Vancouver, WA 98662
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Opsahl Dawson, CPA 9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive Vancouver, WA 98662
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Darcy Altizer, VP Member Services to schedule a ribbon cutting event!
(360) 567-1051 daltizer@vancouverusa.com
Heritage Bank Ground Breaking Vancouver East location on 164th Avenue
DID YOU KNOW?
The GVCC has a “Chamber Cash Referral Program!” When you make a referral, upon their membership contract signing you will receive one of the following: • $100 fast pass to attend events • One month web advertisement (website or eNewsletter) • One vertical business card sized advertisement in the “Vancouver VISION Magazine.”
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19301 SE 34TH STREET SUITE 101 VANCOUVER, WA 98607
www.alignmyteeth.com
12610 SE ANGUS STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98683
www.altrusa.org
ARC OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON 6511 NE 18TH STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98661 6110
www.arcswwa.org
EAST VANCOUVER CHIROPRAC- BBK EVENTS 5611 NE 75TH STREET TIC AND MASSAGE VANCOUVER, WA 98661 THERAPY www.ccwomens expo.com 13025 NE FOURTH PLAIN BLVD. VANCOUVER, WA 98682
www.eastvancouverchiro.com
H&R BLOCK 2010 MAIN STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98660
HEALING LEAF INC. PO BOX 2401 YELM, WA 98597 2401
IT’S YOUR LIFE VIDEO 13813 NE 371ST STREET LACENTER, WA 98629
CASCADIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 3606 MAIN STREET #100 VANCOUVER, WA 98663
www.Cascadiawm.com
MACKIN AUTO BODY 300 SE HEARTHWOOD BLVD VANCOUVER, WA 98684
SMAK PLASTICS 9116 NE 130TH AVE VANCOUVER, WA 98660
www.smakplastics.com www.itsyourlifevideo.com
LEXINGTON HOUSE 2610 SE 164TH AVE VANCOUVER, WA 98683
www.alcco.com
NORTHWEST SELF STORAGE 6212 NE 89TH STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98665
www.nwselfstorage.com
NW FLOORING SOLUTIONS 6101 B EAST 18TH STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98661
nwflooringsolutions.com
PITA PIT 11 NW 12 AVENUE #104 BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604
www.pitapitusa.com
SPEAK UP NOW! PO BOX 822222 VANCOUVER, WA 98682
www.speakupnow.pro
WESTERN INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW PO BOX 12029 OLYMPIA, WA 98508 2020
STERILE SURGICAL SYSTEMS
2757 29TH AVE SOUTHWEST TUMWATER, WA 98512
THE VARIETY POST 12015 NE 108TH AVE. VANCOUVER, WA 98662
www.thevarietypost.com
ALDERBROOK RESORT AND SPA 7101 E STATE HIGHWAY 106 UNION, WA 98592
www.alderbrookresort.com
CSL PLASMA 11803 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD. #101 VANCOUVER, WA 98684
www.cslplasma.com
PACIFIC LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 21555 NW AMBERWOOD DRIVE HILLSBORO, OR 97124
www.pacscape.com
PANGEA MOTORS, LLC 915 JEFFERSON STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98660 3047
www.pangeamotors.com
RESONATE COACHING ADVANCED PAINTING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 110 NW 94TH STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98665
1104 MAIN STREET #550C
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF CLARK COUNTY
THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
www.dannythepainter. VANCOUVER, WA 98660 net www.resonatenw.com 16804 SE 32ND STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98683 2333
VANCOUVER
VISION 1101 Broadway, Suite 100 - Vancouver, WA 98660 USA
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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR: PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES FOR FEES AND RSVP REQUIREMENTS
9/4/13 GVCC EVENT SW Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-10AM
Learn the basics to marketing and selling your products and services.
9/5/13 PTAC EVENT Growing Your Business Through Government Contracting
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
7:30AM-9AM
Make the most of morning networking with introductions and small-group breakout sessions!
9/6/13 GVCC/MEMBER EVENT Networking 4 Newbies GVCC OFFICE 9:30AM-11:30AM
Learn how to make the most out of faceto-face connections! Hosted by DIY Marketing Center
9/6/13 MEMBER EVENT
Employment Law Lunch Discussion 805 BROADWAY STE 1000
11:45AM-1PM
Employment Law Discussion, more info at svn@landerholm.com
9/11/13 GVCC EVENT The Resource Network ESD #112 ROOM
7:30-9AM
Clark County Women’s Expos
FESTIVITIES ALL WEEKEND LONG AT THE CLARK COUNTY EVENTS CENTER.
The first ever Women’s Expo will feature over 80 exhibitors showcasing their products and services; plus every admission can enter you to win a $500 shopping spree.
9/17/13 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Alex McMillan, Certified Optimal Health Coach will teach: The Most Powerful Proven Way To Achieve Business and Personal Success Every Time!
Opens New Andresen Financial Center!
9/12/13 GVCC EVENT Business and Social Hour Event
9/18/13 GVCC EVENT SW Washington Leads and Needs
The best evening networking in Vancouver! Be greeted with a “passport” at this Hawaiian Themed BASH! Get stamps at each tenant and then entered for one of many prizes!
Make the most of morning networking!
15TH STREET CORPORATE CENTER
9/14/13-9/15/13 COMMUNITY EVENT
Become
LACAMAS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION @ 2:30PM
BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-9AM
*golden ticket drawing*
9/19/13 GVCC EVENT 124th Annual Awards & Installation Event: Salute’ VANCOUVER HILTON BALLROOM
STARTS AT 5PM
Join us to honor the Business and Leadership Awards Recipients of 2013 and the new Chamber Board Members at our annual: Salute’! Sponsored by Riverview Community Bank, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Law Offices.
9/20/13 COMMUNITY EVENT stem-fest
Directed at K-12 students, their parents and teachers, STEM Fest allows youth to discover cuttingedge technology, keep up-to-date on environmental issues, take excursions into our national forest and overall, discover what our local STEM industry has to offer. More info at stemfest.com.
9/24/13 GVCC EVENT Business After Hours IQ CREDIT UNION
5PM-7PM
Local businesses will compete to use old
fashion ice cream churns to create ice cream in the first ever “Churnament!” at the Business After Hours event! Sign up your business to compete!
9/26/13 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
KRIS GREENE AGENCY LLC, STATE FARM INSURANCE
4PM
10/2/13 GVCC EVENT SW Washington Leads and Needs
7:30-9AM
Topic: “Stuck to Unstuck” Business Question Breakout Sessions!
10/13/13 MEMBER EVENT half marathon fundraiser
Join NW Personal Training for the “Girlfriends” and “Pink Brigade Guys for the Girlfriends” Half Marathon; plus the Kids Mini Marathon!
BEACHES RESTAURANT
10/15/13 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting
Make the most of morning networking!
CEREMONY AT 11:30AM
7:30AM-9AM
10/4/13 MEMBER EVENT Networking 4 Newbies GVCC OFFICE
9:30AM-11:30AM
Hosted by DIY Marketing Center
10/9/13 GVCC EVENT The Resource Network
part of the Popular:
CSL PLASMA
Help welcome this new business!
10/16/13 GVCC EVENT SW Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-9AM
Make the most of morning networking!
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The GVCC is currently looking for sponsors for the 2013 Ambassador Holiday Luncheon at the Heathman on Dec. 6th. THIS EVENT SELLS OUT! We will be honoring our Ambassadors “Red Coats” and thanking our members by kicking off a wonderful holiday season of giving. Holiday entertainment and Basket Give a Ways.
Consider the benefits of sponsoring this great event as a Presenting, Supporting, Silver, or Table Sponsor! Contact Teresa Lawwill, Community Relations Director 360-567-1090 or email tlawwill@vancouverusa.com.