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Local Business News
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Staff/Board & Tier Members
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Chamber Rewind
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Message from the CEO
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Luncheon Benefactor
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Small Biz Council Dissolves
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Fall Workshop Series
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Social Media Super Heroes
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Chairman Transition
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Annual Officer Installation Event
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Business & Leadership Awards
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New GVCC Members
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Final Tidbits & Events
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Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery
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Upcoming Events Calendar
PG 18-19: RSVP for the GVCC’s Annual Officer Installation and Business & Leadership Awards Event on 9/15. Pictured: Joel Stangeland of Trek Global receiving the 2015 “Start up to Watch” award from Eric Sawyer of BBSI.
PG 10: Small Biz Saturday Program
PG 8: Corwin Mega BAH
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Ben Hoskins of You Move Me / 1-800 GOT JUNK and Eric Olmsted (right) of On Line Support play with moving equipment at Kate Singh’s studio Aevum Images. More Information on PAGEs 16-17
PG 21: Kick Off Party for Membership Drive
PG 22: Ribbon Cuttings
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City Looks at Councilmatic Tax Increases to Cover Funding Shortfall B&O Tax Reinstatement Among List of Options
LeAnne Bremer,
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP - Chairwoman of the Public Affairs Committee
GVCC’s public affairs committee recently heard a presentation from City of Vancouver staff on projected short falls in the City’s General Fund over the next five years: funding that is critical to support police, park and other public services. By 2020, the police funding shortfall is estimated to be $10.4 million. The main sources of revenue for the City—utility, sales and property taxes—are not growing commensurate with the community’s needs. And supplemental revenue from grants and marijuana sales is not bridging the gap. The City is exploring funding mechanisms for this funding gap, including Councilmatic options that do not require a public vote. One option could include a combination of taxes based on retail square footage and multi-family units, as well as increases in the utility tax and a business license surcharge. Another option would reinstate the local business and occupation tax, which is a tax on the gross receipts measured on the value of products, gross proceeds of sale, or gross income of the business. The City eliminated its B&O tax as of January 1, 2002, presumably to encourage, and not stifle, business growth. As incremental improvements in the economy continue to occur, with a resurgence of business growth throughout the City, now is not the time to impose taxes that disproportionately
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impact businesses. Similarly, a tax on multi-family units, at a time where there is a crisis in affordable housing, may either discourage additional units from being built, or contribute to already rising rents. At an upcoming meeting, the PAC will consider a recommendation to the GVCC Board asking the City to consider other funding mechanisms than the reinstatement of the B&O tax, and a tax on multi-family units. Funding for necessary public services obviously has to come from somewhere and all options should be explored. Because some funding mechanisms can be put in place without a vote, this is more reason to make sure that the voices of those that would be affected are heard. The PAC’s recommendation may include a request for a task force of stakeholders or even a recommendation on specific proposal as determined at an upcoming meeting. The PAC encourages members to contact the GVCC with input on proposed or alternative funding strategies.
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o you remember the old mom-and-pop neighborhood markets? I bicycled past three of those storefronts on my newspaper routes in Southeast Portland decades ago. Two were on residential streets, in old buildings with the store names on Coca-Cola signs. I’d park out front on hot days to pick up a Popsicle midway through my deliveries. The person selling the Popsicle most often was the store’s owner. This example of small, locally owned businesses comes to mind with a new report that describes a worrisome lack of business startups in the post-Great Recession era. The report by the Economic Innovation Group, a Silicon Valley-backed research organization, finds business startups have increased by 2.3 percent in the past five years, less than half the rate of increase in the post-recession recoveries of the 1990s and 2000s. The report’s larger finding is that new startups are heavily concentrated in a few very successful regions. The top-20 list of counties, including five each in California and Texas, four in Florida, and two within New York City, has just one-sixth of the nation’s population and is producing half of the new companies. Talent draws talent. And it also draws investment and bank finance money that’s essential to launching a business. Elsewhere, the decline in business starts in much of the country could usher in a “missing generation of enterprise” in rural areas and also in some parts of large metro regions, the report concludes. So what’s going on in most of the country? That’s not exactly clear. It’s easy to see that competing with traditional businesses— that is, nondigital — is a tough road. Prospects aren’t good for a mom-and-pop grocery or most retail outlets in a 7-Eleven and Amazon era. Investors and lenders aren’t abundant for startups in challenging rural, suburban, and urban communities, many where people are struggling with flat or declining incomes. Yet with the report’s pessimistic tone, it’s hard to bottle up the entrepreneurial gene that drives some people to plunge into businesses of their own. The ambitious, hardworking person who would have opened a store a couple of generations ago now creates an app to sell products. The would-be restaurateur opens a brewpub or a food truck. The exercise buff who doesn’t have the resources to open a gym creates a software add-on for the FitBit. Buck Heidrick, a certified business adviser at Washington State University Vancouver’s Small Business Development Center, says his frontline experience doesn’t reflect the data in the report. Heidrick and his colleagues statewide are swamped with helping people who have good ideas. The ease of obtaining financing ebbs and flows, but there’s plenty of assistance and even government encouragement for those who see their futures in launching a new business. In fact, three of Heidrick’s clients came up with business ideas so good that a corporation bought the idea before they could launch their business — all reward, no pain. Now that’s an entrepreneurial success — far better than selling Popsicles to a paperboy.
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San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee interacts with mothers and children at the Children’s Center of San Francisco’s Main Library after signing an ordinance requiring fully paid parental leave on April 21. San Francisco made labor history by becoming the first U.S. city to require employers to offer fully paid leave to new parents. By JAMES F. PELTZ
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San Francisco is making labor history by becoming the first U.S. city to require employers to offer fully paid leave to new parents. The law providing six weeks of paid time off starts next year and includes mothers and fathers, including same-sex couples, who either bear or adopt a child. The move comes as more large companies, especially thriving technology firms, are voluntarily expanding their parental-leave policies.
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But coverage isn’t widespread on a government level. California is one of only three states — the others are New Jersey and Rhode Island — that mandate paid parental leave, and none are at full pay. California gives working parents six weeks of leave at 55 percent of their pay. There is no federal policy for paid leave and, for roughly half of working Americans, getting even unpaid mandatory time off for a newborn remains an unavailable luxury.
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Brad Harrington, executive director of the Boston College Center for Work & Family, is an expert in the field. He was asked for an update on parental-leave trends. Here’s an edited excerpt:
Why is San Francisco’s new law so important? Any form of fully paid parental leave in the United States is novel because U.S. policies lag so far behind the rest of the world, and not by a little but by a lot. Of the 180 largest industrialized countries, all but two — the United States and Papua New Guinea — offer paid maternity leave. There are a handful of progressive cities and states such as California that have offered paid leave, but by and large it’s only partial-paid leave. In lieu of a national policy, local decisions are being made about what can work well to help parents, and those are being made by states or municipalities or by individual corporations. Is it also novel that San Francisco’s law applies to all new parents? That’s a trend you’re seeing in parental leave. Companies are moving toward a standardized policy for both biological and adoptive parents, and now increasingly we’re also seeing
“At some point, we might reach a tipping point where we’ll have a lot of evidence to show that these kinds of family-friendly policies are not job-killers but can foster a positive business climate.” Brad Harrington Executive director of the Boston College Center for Work & Family
them move toward a policy that’s gender neutral. What is the outlook for more companies and state and local governments to follow San Francisco’s lead? If you had asked me that a few years ago, I would have said the outlook was bleak. But you see a lot of the more successful, more progressive, vibrant cities now considering offering paid leave. The other thing you’re seeing a lot is corporations’ stepping up and doing this as well. And it’s happening at a rate that really surprises us. A couple of years ago, paid parental leave was barely on people’s radar. One of the things about San Fran-
cisco is that the Bay Area obviously houses a lot of technology companies, and if you look at the companies that have the most aggressive paid-leave programs, they’re in Silicon Valley. Do you see similar gains coming on a nationwide level? As for as a national policy for the United States, I see zero possibility of that happening. I just feel the pushback we saw when President Obama moved forward with health care and health insurance for all — that really spoke to the resistance we have as a country to national policies that some people may see in some way hurting our competiPAID LEAVE, Page E2
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REWIND A review of the biggest events of the summer!
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The theme was “Lights, Camera, Action” at the GVCC’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Columbia Bank. The Chamber’s “actors” were dressed up as the cast of the Wizard of Oz at Lewis River. All 18 tees had business sponsors taking part in our Hollywood theme.
In July the Chamber had the opportunity to host a great party in partnership with Corwin Beverage. The team at Corwin went all-out as they celebrated their 75th year in the community. Over 300 attendees enjoyed wonderful food, beverages, prizes and so much more. The crew at Corwin had the Mug Root Beer VW bug serving floats and a vintage travel trailer serving beer/wine. They even had a selfie station showcasing the new emoticon promotional campaign. It was an outstanding party, showcasing an outstanding locally owned business.
New to the GVCC programming line up in 2015, the “Women’s Golf Tournament” is an important event for the community. It’s a fact that business is done on the golf course. We want women to participate, and feel confident to play in any tournament.
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The winner of the “Best Tee” award was All Star Braces and Orthodontics. The keg on the course probably helped! Their theme was Space Jam in our Hollywood take of the golf course. This award was voted on by the golfers at the awards event and All Star will receive a $700 Tee display sponsorship as the prize. The winner of the overall tournament was the Mayor’s team! Tim Leavitt, Rick Takech, Chad Olafson, and R.C. Mitchell. Thank you to Columbia Bank for 14 years of sponsorship!
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“Our Chamber after hours’ event far exceeded our expectations in every aspect due to the outstanding organization, guidance and support we received from the Chamber staff and team. The turnout was a literal “who’s who” of business, political and community leaders providing an exceptional opportunity to showcase our company, purpose and our people. Thank you for all that you do for the community!” - Keith Richards, CEO of Corwin Beverage.
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Women’s Golf Tournament
A big thank you to Legacy Salmon Creek for sponsoring this event in our first two years. This year, we kicked things off with a “Quick Tips” lesson with Steve at the Camas Meadows driving range. All our women golfers were treated to a great swag bag that included free golf balls, snacks and a scarf from Lily Atelier. The end of the day brought a funfilled awards event offering a large variety of prizes. The bottom patio was also reserved after the tournament for our lady golfers to enjoy the “Concerts for a Cause” event featuring Petty Fever.
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Enroll in October for Small Business Focused Promotional Campaign
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2015 Get Out On... Small Business Saturday program highlight: Michelle Thor and Shannon Decker of Columbia Credit Union presenting Dr. Chandler of Nexus Chiropractic with the #localthanks hashtag contest Small Business Grant check.
This October be sure to enroll in the GVCC’s “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” campaign. All you need is an active membership to be part of a marketing campaign that promotes local small business for the entire month of November. The program also provides businesses with a suite of promotional tools for you to promote yourself with the “Shop Local” message. It gets better. The GVCC operates a hashtag contest where we ask the community (along with you asking your customers) to make heartfelt posts about your business. The “best post” will earn the business a $500 business grant. Last year Nexus Chiropractic earned the best post nod and our program sponsors Columbia Credit Union presented Dr. Chandler with a $500 check! The “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” is a program ideal for small businesses with 15 FTE (full time employees) or less. The national “Small Business Saturday” this year is the Saturday following Thanksgiving: November 26th. However, our promotional campaign runs the entire month of November. The hashtag contest launches on November 1st. This is our way of encouraging all of our members to bring their best and to shout about their participation! This is the start of holiday shopping and we must remind our community that they have local small merchant options while shopping. This is the fourth year of our “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” campaign. We can’t think of a better way to deliver on our promise to “Move Business Forward” than to mount a campaign to encourage shopping local.
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Businesses who register to be a part of the promotion get their logo in the campaign as one of the participating businesses; use of ads created by GVCC for print, digital and social media at no cost. Plus, promotional items to use to spread the word about the #localthanks hashtag contest. Join the Small Business Saturday campaign by emailing our Programs and Communications Director: Chandra Chase at cchase@ vancouverusa.com. At the Great Vancouver Chamber of Commerce we work to bring you programs touching nearly every aspect of building a business. Every month as a member you have an opportunity to connect with these programs often at little or no additional cost. You can learn about building a network among other businesses in the area or how to broaden your customer base. Or, maybe you want to be sure we’re advocating with local, state and federal governments about what helps – and what hurts – business in our community. Whatever your need - let our staff know and we can get you connected to the program that will help move your business forward.
SW WA Free Clinic Will Be Chamber’s Holiday Luncheon Charity Benefactor Each year the GVCC chooses one nonprofit in the community to highlight at our “Holiday Heroes” Luncheon on the first Friday in December. This year the team at the Free Clinic of SW WA has been chosen as the nonprofit benefactor of our event. In years past we’ve worked with the “Santa for a Senior” program, the Firefighters supporting their Teddy Bear Drive, and the Assistance League of SW
WA’s JUST program that seeks donations of jeans, underwear, socks and t-shirts for teens entering or moving through the foster care system. This year the SW WA Free Clinic will be seeking donations of toothbrushes, dental floss, non-latex gloves, all sizes, wrist braces (can be purchased at any drug store), face masks, 10-oz. liquid hand sanitizer, 10-oz. liquid anti-bacterial soap, cold-weather items, such as: socks, and mittens/caps.
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Small Business Advisory Council Meets Goals, Dissolves In a little over a year the GVCC’s Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC), lead by Ben Hoskins of 1-800 GOT JUNK / You Move Me has met all of its goals established in 2014. The Council was created to be a sounding board for the new Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) which provides no-cost one on one business counseling via a grant from the City of Vancouver; and also to collect and promote small business resources and education opportunities. The SBAC (24 member group) also worked to establish our “Small Business Resource Open House” events that invite business support partners like SCORE, the SBDC, the Library, the City and many other into the Chamber lobby for a free, low pressure open house to connect with local people wanting to start a business or small businesses who have questions or need help. A summary of the GVCC’s SBAC goals that have been met: • Created an accurate list of all nonprofits and support groups that provide free or low cost business counseling to start-ups or existing small businesses • Created “Business Resource Center” kiosk in office, providing a one-stopshop for information on business resources • Created “Business Resources” landing page on website providing digital links to resource groups • Establish a quarterly “Small Business Resource Open House” event, inviting partners for a meet and greet with the community.
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Business Education SBAC goals met: • Created an “Online Learning page” on the Chamber’s website • Created training videos for “Online Learning Page” for members to submit content • Contributed to the GVCC’s Spring/Fall Workshop Series Community Partners goals met: • Worked collaboratively with SCORE on offerings (shared conference room space/promotion) • Allow community partners to use GVCC space • Invited community partner speakers for updates of events/program to the SBAC • Partnered during the month of May with the City of Vancouver for “Small Business Month” Small Business Assistance Program goals met: • Received monthly report from SBAP business counselor • Reviewed and edited “elevator speech” for SBA • Provided insight, ideas, and contacts for SBAP reach in the community • Sounding board for SBAP A sincere thank you to the members of the SBAC. Due to your work, we are able to close the council and blend our work with the new Membership Committee led by GVCC staff: Erika Laws.
social media workshop series sells out MOVED TO bigger space to accommodate more On Wednesday, August 3rd the GVCC opened registration for our “Fall 2016 [Social Media Super Heroes] Workshop Series.” This series features eight workshops in the month of September, sponsored by Columbia Credit Union. In six days we SOLD OUT - we had an unbelievable response. For the first time we bundled all eight classes (also includes lunch by Simply Thyme Catering) into a $99 All Access Pass - a screaming deal. Our sponsors and building owner, Tim Brown Commercial Real Estate have agreed to work with us to expand our capacity. We will be moving the workshops from our conference room, up into a vacant space within our building. We are proud to announce we have expanded from 30 seats to 50. We expect to sell out at 50 seats, please do not delay. Register now for this workshop series. While the All Access Pass is $99, you can RSVP for individual workshops at $15 each per member
and $25 each per non member at our website: vancouverusa.com. Click on any event to RSVP. You can purchase the All Access Pass by selecting and registering for any of the eight workshops - if they still remain. Our eight instructors come from the GVCC Membership and are:
Integration by GREEN LANTERN Erin Lynch of Shop.
Thursday, September 1st Twitter & Periscope for your business By BATGIRL Kristin Talyor of Kristin Taylor Marketing.
Thursday, September 22nd Digital Marketing & Social Media Analytics by WONDER WOMAN Dr. Dene Grigar of WSUVancouver.
Tuesday, September 6th Social Media Branding by THOR Coltron Baldwin of Machina. Thursday,
September 8th Social Media & Your Website
Tuesday, September 13th Multi Media + Social Media = A Winning Combination by CAPTAIN AMERICA Brittani Nelson of The Business Matchmaker. Tuesday, September 20th Advertising Tips for Facebook and Instagram by IRON MAN Alan Hwang by ACH Marketing.
Tuesday – September 27th Social Media & SEO by SUPERMAN Kevin Getch of Webfor. Thursday, September 29th Social Media Content - Efficiency and Impact by SUPERGIRL Ronnie Noize of DIY Market-
have no fear your social media super heroes are here
Presenting Sponsor
*Coltron Baldwin of Machina as Thor. Photo by Kate Singh of Aevum Images.
TIM BROWN Commercial Real Estate
Passing of leadership Chamber Welcomes New 2016 Chairman of the Board
moving business
Eric Olmsted “It’s been an exciting, challenging and inspiring experience serving as the GVCC Board Chair. I’ve never been more optimistic about the future of business and the future of our community as I am now. Take it away Ben and John! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the GVCC!”
Tech Expo Technology continues to change and enhance the way we do business and to open doors for creative minds to introduce new ideas and new businesses. It was exciting to introduce our first Chamber Tech Expo, bringing together students, businesses and the community to explore ways our community brings business and technology together.
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The Chamber has been blessed with excellent leadership through the years, so the Board was committed to selecting a new CEO with the vision and the talent to continue to propel our business community forward. I am confident the Chamber made an excellent choice in selecting John McDonagh to take the helm. Vancouver VISION Magazine Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
A Message from Ben Hoskins This month I am both excited and honored to start my term as Chair of the Board. It is an especially exciting time at The Chamber. In John McDonagh we have a new leader and a fresh perspective. And the Chamber continues to expand the services it provides members as we move business forward in Clark County.
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Expanding our service offerings and diversifying, the Chamber’s revenue base has been and continues to be a major goal. Business counseling - such as the PTAC and SBAP programs - events, the L&I Retro Refund Program, and assisting business with promotion and PR are examples of these efforts. And of course advocacy, while not a direct revenue generator - is a fundamental part of what members expect of the Chamber. While there are a lot of exciting new projects diversifying offerings and revenue, we understand the ultimate gauge of success is membership. We remain a member driven organization and our primary focus is on member growth - attracting new members and retaining existing. We re-introduced a revamped membership committee focused on helping members tailor their chamber experience to maximize their value. They have created a program to introduce new members to the various opportunities at the chamber, as well as a Chamber Mentorship Program so experienced Chamber mentors can help new members understand and navigate Chamber opportunities.
Thank you Board Members Ending Their Terms
Tamara Fuller
Colliers International www.colliers.com tamara.fuller@colliers.com
Don Russo
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt www.schwabe.com drusso@schwabe.com
Left: Eric Olmsted of On Line Support (2015-2016 Chairman of the Board) welcomes new 2016-2017 Chairman of the Board: Ben Hoskins of 1-800 GOT JUNK / You Move Me. Photo by Kate Singh of Aevum Images.
Measurable goals around new members, retention, and membership revenue define our success and provide ongoing feedback to help us improve our systems. Staff regularly reaches out to members of all sorts - the largest businesses in the Chamber, the smallest, and those in between to understand what they value in their membership. Staff and the board look forward to hearing from members, improving our member services based upon your feedback and always working to move business forward.
About Ben Ben Hoskins owns 1-800-GOT-JUNK franchises (a junk removal service) in the San Diego, Portland/Vancouver and Seattle Metros. He also owns franchise locations of You Move Me (a moving service) in Portland Vancouver as well as San Diego and Orange Counties. In addition to becoming the 2016-2017 Chairman of the Board for the GVCC, Ben is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization Portland and has been elected to the 1-800-GOT-JUNK Franchise Advisory Council. Ben received the Chamber’s Business Leadership Award in 2013 for starting and chairing a PAC subcomittee to work with the County on Business Licensing. He reduced the time and cost of simple business licenses by 70%. The committee received the “Spirit of Clark County Award” for their efforts and results. Ben started his first 1-800-GOT-JUNK franchise in San Diego in 2003 with 1 truck and 1 part time employee. Currently operates in San Diego, Portland/Vancouver and Seattle with 22 trucks and 45 employees. He added You Move Me in 2013 with 2 trucks and 2 employees. He now serves Portland/Vancouver, San Diego and Orange Counties with 13 trucks and 40 employees.
You’re Invited
Celebrate with us on September 15 Attend the Officer Installation and Business & Leadership Awards Event
Award Sponsors:
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce invites our members and the community to the Hilton on Thursday, September 15th for our annual celebration: The Annual Officer Installation and Business & Leadership Awards event. Doors open at 4:30pm for a cocktail hour with the Vancouver Symphony. Program begins at 5:30pm.
businesses and individuals by Friday, August 12th. A selection committee reviewed the nominations and announced the finalists. On September 15th all the finalists will be called onto the stage and showcased at our most prestigious event of the year.
The crowd of 250+ attendees include Vancouver City Council members, local and state leaders, and the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Plus, a wide variety of business leaders, from the largest businesses in Clark County to the single-owner-operator business! At this event we will introduce our 20162017 Board of Directors; as well as honor our outgoing Chairman of the board: Eric Olmsted from On Line Support. We also formally welcome our new 2016-2017 Chairman: Ben Hoskins of 1-800 GOT JUNK / You Move Me. We will also honor our five award recipients for the 2016 “Business & Leadership Awards.” This is where we recognize our “Business of the Year” (large and small category), as well as our “Start up to Watch” and two individual awards: Statesman of the Year and Community Champion.
Media Sponsors:
The community was asked to nominate
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VIP Table Sponsors:
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This year we will recognize the lifelong contributions of former GVCC President/CEO John McKibbin (pictured above on the far right) and announce how the Chamber will continue to honor his legacy and commitment to our community. Stay tuned for more information. Annual event presented by:
A look back at past gvcc award recipients
The 2015 Business & Leadership Awards:
COLUMBIA CREDIT UNION 2015 Business of the Year (Large Business)
Scott Miller of Riverview Community Bank Presenting to Steve Kenny.
SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON, & WYATT 2015 Business of the Year (Small Business)
Jared Larrabee of Vancouver Energy presenting to Don Russo.
TREK GLOBAL 2015 Start-up to Watch Joel Stangeland receiving the award from Eric Sawyer of BBSI.
ANNETTE CLEVELAND 2015 Statesman of the Year Robert Schaefer representing SEH America presents award to Annette Cleveland.
SCOTT CAMPBELL 2015 Community Champion Bryce Helgersen (left) of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center presenting the award.
The 2014 Business & Leadership Awards:
NEW SEASONS 2014 Community Builders
MILL CREEK PUB 2014 Community Builders
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(Small Business)
FRINGE DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY 2014 Start-up to Watch
NAN HENRIKSEN 2014 Statesman of the Year
TOM HAGLEY JR. 2014 Community Champion
The 2013 Business & Leadership Awards:
RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY BANK 2013 Community Builders (Large Business)
PRITCHARD ORTHODONTICS 2013 Community Builders (Small Business)
BILL BARRON 2013 Excellence in Leadership Award
STEVE STUART 2013 Statesman of the Year
BILLY HENRY 2013 Community Champion
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FINAL TidbitsandEVENTS: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
Celebrating 10 Years in Practice!
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Do not miss this platinum level event! On Thursday, September 29th join the GVCC’s “red coat” Ambassador Team at this platinum Ribbon Cutting Event. Cooper Chiropractic is celebrating ten years in business with a festive open house from 12-2pm featuring lunch, beverages, tours, and giveaways. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 12:30pm. No cost to attend. 4001 Main Street Suite 200, Vancouver WA.
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John C. Maxwell Multi City Event Please register to attend the “Live 2 Lead” event on Friday, October 7th at WSU-Vancouver hosted by Unlock Limits Coaching Group.
Membership Drive Kick Off Party
You will become part of a multi-city, multi-country live event featuring John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, Liz Wiseman and Dan Cathy.
Ty and Trish Dye Unlock Limits Coaching Event Host: Live 2 Lead
On October 1st we’re going to launch our Membership Drive. Join us for the KICK OFF PARTY on Sept. 23rd from 2-4pm, location TBA. We’ll announce the incentives not only for new members, but those members that refer the most new members. You are definitely going to want to be involved - email elaws@vancouverusa.com.
Early bird $47 tickets are available until August 31st. The price will increase to $69 on September 1st. Tickets include simulcast, local networking workshop, lunch catered by Mill Creek Pub and other surprises. Buy online at: www.l2lwsuv.com.
Speaker highlight: John C. Maxwell is the world’s most influential leadership expert according to INC magazine. John will share proven principles for upgrading your capacities to lead others and generate results. He will articulate truths you can apply immediately to make the most of your time, talents and influence. Simon Sinek is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them, his Ted Talk “Start with Why” has over 27M views. Simon will explain what it takes to create an environment in which people work as they were designed – together. The best leaders know how to build those conditions.
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The Human Services Council has a brand new office suite!
Ribbon Cuttings GRAND OPENING: 501 SE Ellsworth Rd Semi independent living solutions for adults with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities.
Barb Holbrook Ambassador & Accounts Manager Email to inquire about a Ribbon Cutting event at bholbrook@vancouverusa.com
NEW PROGRAM: The Launch of the Uplift Car Giveaway Program by Chapelle’s Towing at Jacobus Carstar @ 6710 NE St Johns Road Vanc. WA 98661
GRAND OPENING: Lacamas Counseling @ 3400 SE 196th Avenue Suite 102 Camas WA 98607
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FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Latte Da Coffee House & Wine Bar @ 205 E 39th Street Vanc. WA 98663
GRAND OPENING: Kussad Family Dentistry @ 1901 NE 162nd Avenue Suite D 112 Vancouver WA
GRAND OPENING: Aushi Mizani @ 500 W 8th Street Suite 215 Vancouver WA 98660
GRAND OPENING: Noodles & Company @ 4315 NE Thurston Way Vanc. WA 98662
NEW LOCATION: PEFY/Image 360 / Fringe Digital Marketing @ 1720 NE 64th Avenue Suite A Vanc. WA
NEW LOCATION: Orchard Curves @ 7702 NE 94th Vanc. WA
GRAND OPENING: Andersen Dental Center, Dr. Dane Andersen. 2415 NE 134th Suite 307 Vanc. WA 98686
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Upcoming Events Calendar: 9/1/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series GVCC - Upstairs
Noon
Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on Twitter and Periscope for your Business with Kristin Taylor.
9/6/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series GVCC - Upstairs
Noon
Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on Social Media Branding with Coltron Baldwin of Machina.
9/7/16 GVCC EVENT SW Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM-9AM
The best morning networking in Clark County! $5 members, free if you bring a nonmember guest. Sponsored by Mckinley Irvin.
9/8/16 Partner EVENT SCORE: Small Biz Marketing GVCC
8:15am
Techniques to bring you more customers. $25.
9/8/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting
Freedom’s Path at Vancouver Apartments
9AM
Special guest speaker and delicious food at two hour open house @ 1601 E 4th Plain.
9/8/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series GVCC - Upstairs
Noon
Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on Social Media and Your Website by Erin Lynch of Shop.
9/9/16 Partner EVENT Business Networking Workshop @ The GVCC 9:30-11AM Presented by DIY Marketing Center.
9/9/16 GVCC event Ribbon Cutting Groove Nation
4:30PM
Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on Social Media and Multi-Media with Brittani Nelson of “The Business Matchmaker.”
9/13/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting
Blanchard Wealth Solutions
4PM
Celebrate with a wine tasting @ 1406 SE 164th Avenue Suite 101 Van. WA 98683
9/15/16 GVCC EVENT Annual Officer Installation and Business & Leadership Awards The Hilton 4:30 Cocktail Hour 5:30 Program Begins
The Chamber’s most prestigious event of the year featuring our 2016-2017 Board of Directors and our 2016 “Business & Leadership” award recipients.
9/16/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting
Grand Opening of Groove Nation! AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT - Food, Prizes @ 5411 E Mill Plain.
Keller williams premier partners
9/12/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series
9/20/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series
GVCC - Upstairs
Noon
4PM Celebrate their new offices @ 2211 E Mill Plain Blvd.
GVCC - Upstairs
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Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on Advertising Best Practices for Facebook and Instagram with Alan Hwang of ACH Marketing.
Digital Marketing and Social Media Analytics with Dr. Dene Grigar of WSU-Vancouver.
9/22/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting Vista Dental
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9/21/16 GVCC EVENT SW Washington Leads and Needs
Celebrate with Vista and the red coat ambassador team with food and prizes @ 500 SE 192nd Avenue.
BEACHES RESTAURANT
9/23/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting
7:30AM-9AM
The best morning networking in Clark County! $5 members, free if you bring a nonmember guest. Sponsored by Simply Thyme Catering.
9/21/16 Partner EVENT WSU-VAN MAP “Alliance Forum” @ PCB Community room
8:30-10am
Seven Keys to Growing Your Business by Max Ault of the CREDC.
9/21/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting Hot Flow Yoga
4PM
Celebrate @ 13317 NE 12th Avenue Suite 111.
9/22/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series GVCC - Upstairs
Noon
Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on
Salsbury & Co.
4-6PM
Celebrate their new location @ 654 Officers Row with ice cream sundaes, games and raffle prizes.
9/27/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series GVCC - Upstairs
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Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on Social Media and SEO with Kevin Getch of Webfor.
9/29/16 GVCC EVENT Social Media Super Heroes Workshop Series GVCC - Upstairs
Noon
Our month long series is back presented by Columbia Credit Union! Today we’ll focus on Social Media Content - Efficiency and Impact with Ronnie Noize of
the DIY Marketing Center.
9/29/16 GVCc event Ribbon Cutting
Cooper Chiropractic Center for health and wellness
12PM
Celebrating ten years in practice! Join the ambassadors for food, prizes, tours and a BIG celebration @ 4001 Main Street Suite 200 Van. WA 98663.
10/5/16 GVCC Event SW Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES Restaurant
7:30AM
The best morning networking in Clark County! $5 members, free if you bring a nonmember guest. Sponsored by Kareen Mills Legal Shield.
10/6/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting
Legacy Salmon Creek Go Urgent Care
Celebrate a brand new facility @ 8013 NE 6th Avenue, Van. WA 98665.
10/7/16 Partner event Live 2 Lead - John Maxwell WSU- Van 8AM
Presented by Unlock Limits Coaching join the Vancouver live cast of the “Live 2 Lead” program featuring four world class speakers including John C. Maxwell. $47 early bird registration.