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VISION
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Chamber Names CEO
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Staff/Board & Tier Members
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Public Affairs Recap
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PTAC: $57K Success Story
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Business After Hours
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Small Business Month
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Workshop Week Speakers
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14th Annual Golf Tournament
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Women’s Golf Tournament
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Corporate Wellness
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Bottom Line of Health
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Ribbon Cutting Gallery
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New GVCC Members
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Upcoming Events Calendar
MAY 11: The GVCC’s Ambassadors will lead the way on our first “Small Business Crawl” in Uptown Vancouver.
PG 8: Legislative Review Recap
PG 14: The Golf Tournament
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The Chamber rolls out a brand new program in honor of the City’s “Small Business Month!” Join us for our first ever “Small Business Crawl” in Uptown Vancouver on Wednesday, May 11th. More information on Page 12
PG 18: Ribbon Cutting Gallery
PG 15: Women’s Golf
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Chamber NEWS
Jo hn Mc Do n agh Na med C E O / P r es i d ent When previous GVCC President/CEO Kelly Love left in November of last year to accept another leadership position in the community, the Chamber Board set to the task of selecting the Chamber’s next leader. This was a process we wanted to enter into thoughtfully and deliberately, as the future of the Chamber is greatly dependent on the quality of the leader we would select.
Eric Olmsted Owner of On Line Support Chairman of the Board
In December 2015, John McDonagh, publisher and co-owner of the Vancouver Business Journal, agreed to serve as a part time interim President/CEO while the board conducted its search. We were fortunate to have multiple high caliber candidates apply and interview for the job. We knew it would be a tough decision. As I worked through the search process with my fellow committee members, I was drawn to the following quote by Douglas MacArthur on the qualities of a true leader. “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” As I watched John work with the staff of the Chamber and bring forth ideas I realized I was watching someone who displayed the
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characteristics of true leadership. I’ve known John for many years and already knew of his long history of support for businesses and the community, but working with him during his interim period I was able to witness first hand his leadership style, and knew he’d make an excellent choice to lead our local business community into the future.
John McDonagh speaking at the February Business After Hours at the Quarry as the Interim CEO. He assumed the role as the permanent full time CEO in April.
The GVCC Board, was pleased to announce the appointment of John McDonagh as the new permanent President/CEO on April 6th. John will continue some involvement with the Vancouver Business Journal but will devote full-time effort as head of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Please join me in congratulating John on his new role with the Chamber. I’m excited to see his leadership in action working for the economic vitality of our community.
Left: Sold out workshop in the “Spring 2016 [Engagement] Workshop Series. Presented by The Columbian. Lunch by Simply Thyme Catering. Right: Over 450 attended the April Business After Hours at the brand new Hudson building in downtown Vancouver. Live music, food, drinks and special guests packed the building over two floors. View Pacific Continental Bank’s Ribbon Cutting in the Gallery on page 20.
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CEO/PRESIDENT: John McDonagh CHAIRMAN: Eric Olmsted
VISION EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Chandra Chase
Board of directors Chair: Eric Olmsted, On Line Support, Inc. Chair Elect: Ben Hoskins, 1-800-GOT-JUNK Treasurer: Lisa Goecke, Perkins & Co. Past Chair: Eric Sawyer, BBSI Preferred Payroll
Winston Asai, Columbia Machine Ben Bagherpour, SEH America Carol Bua, City of Vancouver Jody Campbell, The Columbian Todd Coleman, Port of Vancouver Tamara Fuller, Colliers International Bryce Helgerson, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Amy O’Hara, When the Shoe Fits Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Tim Schauer, MacKay Sposito Rhona Sen Hoss, Re-elect Sen. Annette Cleveland Kristy Weaver, Pacific Continental Bank Dr. Steve Webb, Vancouver School District Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation
Staff John McDonagh, President/CEO 360-567-1050 jmcdonagh@vancouverusa.com Erika Laws, Marketing & Events Director 360-567-1089 elaws@vancouverusa.com Matt Hoffstetter, Membership Services Director 360-567-1058 mhoffstetter@vancouverusa.com Sharon Batten, Finance 360-567-1080 sbatten@vancouverusa.com
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President’s circle Columbia Machine, Inc. iQ Credit Union Holland/Burgerville Kaiser Permanente Chevron USA Comcast Business Class BNSF Railway Columbia Credit Union On Line Support The Columbian Vancouver Energy
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Edu c ati o n Fu nd i n g and A f f o r dable Ho u s i n g R i s e to the To p o f Dis c u s s ion
LeAnne Bremer Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP Chairwoman of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC)
Last December, we attended the Legislative Outlook Breakfast where local legislators answered questions from the audience on current, important policy issues facing the State, and Southwest Washington in particular, such as carbon tax initiatives, a potential, resurrected Columbia River Crossing, the Public Works Trust Fund, and state tourism funding. The legislators also prognosticated about what we could expect from the then upcoming legislative session. At the Legislative Review Luncheon co-hosted by the GVCC and the Building Industry Association of Clark County on April 13, 2016, we were able to verify our legislators’ prognoses, and by and large, their predictions were accurate. In December, the legislators believed that with a short session (60-day) on the horizon, there would few, if any, significant legislative actions or appropriations. Then, most legislators believed that the session would be primarily devoted to addressing the Washington Supreme Court’s mandate requiring the legislature to fulfill the constitutional mandate of funding basic education, and during the 2016 session, this was, in fact, a major focus, but there is more work to do next year to come up with an ultimate solution.
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In 2017, we learned that we can expect the legislature to further address how to fund basic education at the state level (and figure out how local property tax levies will be affected); define what basic education is that could include vocational training; revisit regulatory reform and the Growth Management Act amendments as one way to ensure more affordable housing, along with potential tax incentives for developers to provide affordable housing; and generally address job creation, a Columbia River Crossing, homelessness, prescription drug prices, and expanded mental health services. As with this year, we can use what we learned at the luncheon as a scorecard at the end of the 2017 legislative session to evaluate the results.
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At the luncheon, legislators from the legislative districts of the 17th (Paul Harris and Lynda Wilson), 18th (Liz Pike, Ann Rivers and Brandon Vick),
20th (John Braun) and the 49th (Annette Cleveland and Jim Moeller) also described additional efforts this past session that was extended 20 days in a special session for adoption of a supplemental operating budget. Overall, there were not a lot of new laws, but a majority of the legislators believed that the session was successful with the adoption of a budget and no new taxes, and also believing that despite a divided legislature along party lines, there was bi-partisan cooperation, compromise, good faith solutions, and concerted energy and drive. Given the short session and specific priorities, bills addressing other topics will be introduced next year, and we received another preview of what to expect.
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Success Story: PTAC GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING Recently, Battle Ground based Root’s Floor Coatings, won a competitive federal government contract at the Sheridan Federal Detention Center to repair or replace flooring in a large industrial kitchen and 19 adjacent rooms worth $57,030 . After completing the job on time and budget, the government was very pleased and the contracting office offered the following: “… The quality of your service and work is superb and it has truly been a pleasure to work with Root Inc. In dealing with many different contractors it is refreshing when you are able to establish a working relationship with people whose character you trust as much as their work. With Root Inc., we have tremendous confidence in both.” This successful project helped grow Root’s and complemented the 23 years of experience as a sub-tier contractor on military, school, federal, municipal and local government projects. However, seeking out projects as a government prime contractor had not previously been a priority due to the
“Without the mentoring and coaching of the PTAC counselors, the bid on the Sheridan Federal Detention Center would not have been attempted and subsequently awarded.” -Kim and Jodi Root complexities of the government marketplace. This changed when the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) opened at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. “Without the mentoring and coaching of the PTAC counselors, the bid on the Sheridan Federal Detention Center would not have been attempted and subsequently awarded.” said Kim and Jodi Root.
Since 1993, Root’s Floor Coatings has installed thousands of industrial floors, primarily in Washington and Oregon. Each floor is value engineered to the customer’s specific flooring needs for many types of resinous flooring systems, including industries such as food processing, aerospace, electronics, automotive, retail and manufacturing. For more information, please visit the Root’s Floor Coatings website at www. rootsfloorcoatings.com or call 360.687.7907.
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce serves Southwest Washington as a PTAC which provides free counseling and training to help companies in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties understand how to do business with local, state, and federal agencies. For more information, please visit http://www.vancouverusa. com/ptac-government-contracting.
Chamber Events = Connections
Chamber Events
Make The Most of your Membership The GVCC hosts over 75 events of year ranging from:
Evening Networking morning leads & needs Workshop Series mega business after hours signature events golf tournaments technology expo shop local showcase ambassador holiday Luncheon legislative events Here are a few top events to consider attending. Mark your calendar and RSVP at www.vancouverusa.com -> events calendar. Remember that the “Red Coat” Ambassador team is here to help. Let them know who you are looking to connect with and they can point you in the right direction. Sponsorship opportunities also exist to elevate your business message and become the focus!
Upcoming & NEW: NEW: Tuesday, May 3rd from 2:30-4:00pm Optimize your membership Join us for a “speed networking” style event where you will learn about the hidden gems of your GVCC Membership. This will be largely information and fun. When you attend you’ll get to sign up for five minute timeframes at stations around the GVCC office. We’ll highlight resources in public relations, events, sponsorships, special programs (retro, sbap). Have you ever wondered about becoming an Ambassador? We’ll answer all your questions! Plus you can hear about our grant funded programs like: PTAC: Government Contracting and our Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) that provides no-cost business counseling. Sponsored by Bleu Door Bakery. This event will be directly after Optimize Your Membership on Tuesday, May 3rd 4:30-6pm.
Small Business Open House Event Top to bottom: April Business After Hours at the Hudson. Legislative Review Luncheon at the Heathman Lodge, Women in Networking (WIN) at the GVCC. Vancouver Pointe Open House and Ribbon Cutting.
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Is a free event featuring over 12 local small business support groups like: Score-Vancouver, the Small Business Administration, Clark’s Economic & Community Development, Small Business Development Center, and so many more. This is free and designed for people looking to start a business or for existing small businesses needing help.
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Tuesday, May 10th 5-7pm $10/Member
Business After Hours
The GVCC’s monthly “Business After Hours” event will take us to the east side of Clark County in May at “Your Party & Event Center.” Our last BAH had over 400 people! Bring your business cards.
NEW: Wednesday, May 11th at 10:30am small business crawl
In honor of Small Business Month (May) the GVCC will launch a brand new series: The Small Business Crawl. We will host two events. The first will be the Uptown Crawl on Wednesday, May 11th and then the East Side Crawl on Wednesday, May 25th. See page 12 for more on the Small Business Crawls taking place during “Small Business Month.” Tuesday, June 14th 5-7pm $10/Member
Business After Hours
In June join the “Red Coat” Ambassadors at iQ Credit Union for a fun-filled “Business After Hours!” The team at iQ always hosts a great party with delicious food, beverages, and great prizes!
May: MEGA Business After Hours
Memb ers g et fi r st -look The Chamber is the first group to host an event at Mark Matthias’s new venture: WareHouse ‘23! On Thursday, May 26th the GVCC is going to host a “MEGA: Business After Hours” (event formerly known as No Business After Hours) at WareHouse ‘23 at 100 Columbia Street in the Port’s Terminal One. This will be a time to celebrate the future of Vancouver! Mark Matthias (owner of Beaches Restaurant and Bar) is launching a new concept in the new downtown Waterfront Development. WareHouse ‘23, will feature seasonal Northwest cuisine, 20 local small brews on tap, regional wines and hand-
crafted cocktails. The restaurant, with its views of the Columbia, will also make use of an adjacent 350 person events space with catering. MEGA: Business After Hour attendees will be blown away by delicious food, live entertainment, and a TRIP GIVEAWAY. The movers-and-shakers will come out in full force. Expect to mingle with dignitaries, business owners, CEOs, and elected officials. We will limit this event to the first 600 guests who RSVP at www.vancouverusa.com. $25/ person.
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G VC C Programming The City of Vancouver held a meeting to gather a number of business support groups together to discuss small business programming. The first week in May is National “Small Business Week,” but the City of Vancouver has gone above-and-beyond and declared all of May as “Small Business Month!” The Chamber is thrilled to release our month of Small Business Programming.
Uptown 5/11
east side 5/25
We’re going to make a statement – small businesses are the backbone of our community! Join us for the launch of our two part “Small Business Crawl” series at Bleu Door Bakery at 10:30am on Wednesday, May 11th. We’ll be joined by the Vancouver Mayor, President of the Uptown Village Association and many more special guests. The Red Coat Ambassador team will lead the way walking on our “Small Business Crawl,” which will stop at six locations in a .6 mile loop around Uptown. We’ll finish roughly at noon at Trap Door Brewing. No cost to attend. Wear red and be willing to post a small business message at each stop!
You can find an inclusive list of all programming available to you at the City’s website: www.vancouverbusinessresource.org/smallbusinessmonth. On the City’s community “Small Busi-
ness Month” calendar page you will find programming from a variety of sources. Highlight: May 11th Food Regulations Workshop at Clark College hosted by the City of Vancouver! The Chamber’s four weeks of programming is listed on our website and the City’s Community page. GVCC programming ranges from resource fairs, to workshops, and our brand new “Small Business Crawl” series. We hope you can join in us by attending or share programming on your social media feed.
5/10 SHOUT OUT SMALL BUSINESS Listening Session.
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RSVP Required. Part of the 12 stop series around the State of Washington.
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Week #1 5/3 The GVCC’s “Small Business Resource Open House” from 4:30-6pm - FREE Program presented by the Chamber’s Small Business Advisory Council. Business support groups available to start-ups and existing businesses: Small Business Administration, SCORE - Vancouver, Vancouver Community Library , Small Business Development Center, Clark College: Economic & Community Development, Small Business Assistance Program, PTAC: Government Contracting, WSU - MAP Hispanicpros, SWCA,Portland Area Business Association, Albina Opportunities Corporation and DIY Marketing.
Week #2
Small Business Month
Workshop week speakers Business Law Basics Erin C. Lambley (pictured) and Jim Sikora Attorneys at Law
Conflict resolution Sunny Gutierrez, of Community Mediation Services
5/10 “Association for Washington Business: Shout Out, Small Business - Listening Session” 7:30am-9am. RSVP required. This event is specifically for our small business members who face different and unique challenges in conducting business in Washington State. The AWB and GVCC needs your voice to create meaningful legislation for Washington’s small business owners. RSVP with JackieR@awb.org. 5/10 “Business After Hours” 5-7pm, $10/member $20/non-member May’s biggest GVCC networking event will be held at a small business in east Clark County: Your Party and Events Center! Do not miss this opportunity to mingle with the movers-and-shakers while enjoying food, beverages, and a chance at raffle prizes. 5/11 “Small Business Crawl: Uptown” 10:30am FREE. See page 12 for route list & details.
Week #3 5/17 Small Business Week Workshop #1: Business Law Basics 7:30am - 9am Free @ The GVCC. Instructors: Erin C. Lambley (pictured) and Jim Sikora Attorneys at Law. Presented by Landerholm, P.S. 5/18 Small Business Week Workshop #2: Conflict Management for Small Businesses 3pm - 4pm Free @ The GVCC. Presented by Sunny Gutierrez of Community Mediation. 5/19 Small Business Week Workshop #3: Startup Strategy Workshop 12pm - 1pm Free at The GVCC. Presented by DIY Marketing and the Small Business Assistance Program.
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Week #4
Ronnie Noize of the DIY Marketing Center and Jeannet Santiago of the SBAP
5/25 “Small Business Crawl: East Side” 10:30am We’ll start at 10:30am with the President of the East Vancouver Business Association and many more special guests. The Red Coat Ambassador team will lead the way walking on our “Small Business Crawl,” which will stop at five locations in a .8 mile loop around 164th. We’ll finish roughly at noon at Zoup and Pita Pit. No cost to attend.
June 9th 2016
GVCC GOLF TOURNAMENTS
14th ANNUAL
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The 14th Annual Golf Tournament LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION THEME! GOLFERS: The GVCC’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament is a great place to build long lasting relationships on the green that will carry over to your professional world. Once you’ve registered to golf as an individual or four-person team you’ll start out with breakfast and access to the driving range. You’ll board your cart and then fun will begin. The theme: Lights, Camera, Action will come to life at each tee-display. Our businesses will have movie themed activities and giveaways. There will be a costume contest at lunch, so feel free to dress up as your favorite movie character, or come as an “audience member”. Player fees include green fees, shared golf cart, KP, Long Drive, opportunities to win hole-in-one prizes, unlimited balls on the practice range and lunch. If you don’t have an entire team, don’t worry, we will find you a crew to join! This event sells out, do not delay. Bring business cards, and your sense of humor. GOLFERS WILL ENCOUNTER MOVIE THEMED TEE DISPLAYS LIKE: Tee #3 – Reid Business Services Stop by Hole #3 and “hit a slap shot to the green with a hockey stick” in Happy Gilmore style. “He shoots, he scores” and get prizes for hitting the green, and KP “somebody’s closer”. You will have a great time with Jason, but a warning…watch out for the alligator. Tee #9 – Landmark Professional Mortgage Visit the 9th Hole and get the latest updates from “Anchor Man” Ron Burgundy and the team from Landmark Professional Mortgage. They will keep you entertained while waiting to tee off with contests, wit, and prizes. “Don’t act like you’re not impressed.” — Ron Burgundy. Each golfer will have 3 opportunities to earn an entry for a prize! “They’ve done studies, you know. 60 percent of the time, it works every time.” — Brian Fantana.
Pictured in Blue Shirts: the four-person golf team of our tournament’s presenting sponsor: Columbia Bank! Photo by Aevum Images.
Tee #18 – US BANK US Bank is going to “Protect Your Assets” Charlies Angels Style. Stop by and try out the Angel’s Nerf training course!
Left to right: Larry Kingsella (Desi Print), Michelle Freeman (Columbia Bank), Tyson Campbell (Integra), and Amy Davis (Columbia Bank).
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SPONSORS There are still a few opportunities to market your business to our top-tier golfers! Below you will see a list of available “ACTS” in our Lights, Camera, Action Golf Tournament at Lewis River on June 9th. As you know this is the best Business Golf Tournament in SW Washington. We are focused on creating a fun, engaging and highly successful quality tournament. This is the time to show our business leaders your credentials and make those smart business connections. Please consider sponsoring: Awards Luncheon - $3,500 ( Your logo is splashed on all materials, ads, press releases, etc., Co-emcee the award lunch, ¼ page ad in golf program, 1 team of 4 golfers, and much more) Keg on the Course - $2,500 (Hole #11 includes promotion, opportunity to run games and door prizes with each participant, The ability to serve as host of a tee box # 11 w/Keg. This gives your business the opportunity to meet and greet all tournament participants personally and provide them with a refreshment (Keg included)...
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Golf Sponsorship Information: Teresa Lawwill tlawwill@ vancouverusa.com (360) 567-1090
Golfer registration Erika Laws elaws@ vancouverusa.com (360) 567-1089
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In 2015 the GVCC launched Clark County’s only Women’s Golf Tournament. It was a HUGE success. Camas Meadows was full of women golfers ranging from beginner to advanced, enjoying each other and the beautiful day at Camas Meadows. Our 18 tee displays were themed “Hit the Mall on the Green,” and ranged from clothing, accessories, to food and beverage. We finished the day with a “whine & cheese” awards event and fashion show. Then, golfers were encouraged to stay on the private patio to view that evenings “Concerts for a Cause” event at Camas Meadows. No need to haul your lawn chairs or fight the line. VIP treatment.
“Reducing wasted energy drives down costs and is good for everyone.” - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital is our Presenting Sponsor for the 2nd Annual event. Erik Runyan’s Jewelers is our hole-in-one sponsor with a diamond “golf” bracelet!
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Ti ps on Buildin g a Culture of Wellnes s Corporate Wellness Member Experts Contribute Strategies The GVCC’s Bi-Monthly Magazine has opportunities for members to submit columns based on the theme of each edition. To find out more email The GVCC’s Programs & Communications Director: Chandra Chase at cchase@vancouverusa.com.
Everybody’s talking about employee wellness programs. A Google search of “employee wellness” returns more than 12,000,000 results! Yet, with all that information at our fingertips, one common challenge among leaders and HR professionals is creating a program that continually engages employees. At Perkins & Co, an Oregon based accounting firm with a strong Vancouver focus, we’ve been successful in making wellness part of our culture, resulting in high participation in our activities. Based on our experience, here are some tips on building a culture of wellness: Focus your efforts Employee wellness is a broad topic; the ways to engage employees likely differ at every organization. To be an extension of existing culture, organizations need to assess and focus efforts on key factors affecting their workforce while still offering variety. This can be done through analyzing data such as insurance experience data, employee surveys or metrics such as employee absenteeism. Based on our demographics, our program is centered on an annual team fitness competition resulting in more than 235,000 exercise minutes in nine weeks in 2015. Build a tribe Early on, our program was lead by HR. Over time we’ve built a self-sufficient committee
Sm a ll B us i ne s s e s C a n E x pa nd Hea l t h O ffe r i ngs W itho ut a Gr e at C o s t B u r d en Workplace wellness is a growing trend that is now within reach for the small business. The Aflac Workforces Report details benefit packages and wellness plans that 1,977 business decision makers and human resource managers implement each year representing 5,337 employees in various industries across the United States. Committed to the wellbeing of their employees, nearly half of the study group offered company-sponsored proactive health and wellness programs in 2015, up 30% from 2012. The remaining decision makers made note of one factor that withholds program implementation: budget constraints. “Hey guy, what’s the ROI?” When approached with a new idea, we as small business professionals know the importance of Return on Investment. In the same Aflac Survey, 39% of decision makers report their
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wellness programs have helped lower their client’s health insurance premiums. In addition, 70% of employees that participate in such programs report an increase in job satisfaction as a direct result of workplace wellness. In addition, decreases in sick days, greater productivity and improved team cohesiveness have been linked as benefits to Corporate Wellness. Chandra Chase, Programs and Communications Director, and Small Business Assistance Program Coordinator for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce says that a major contributing factor of why she chooses to work with the GVCC is for schedule flexibility. “I am able to come in an hour later or have an extended lunch to get my workout in. As long as I fulfill my workday hours, this flexibility in my schedule is the only way I can get my workouts in.” We
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of employees who are passionate about health and come from a variety of roles and departments. HR oversees activities from the highest level, ensuring key objectives are met and risk areas are mitigated.
Jennifer Toro, PHR, SHRM-CP Perkins & Co HR Manager
Keep it fresh and fun Our committee is tasked with evolving the program based on our employees’ needs. They accomplish this by regularly seeking feedback. Since the start of our program, we’ve added a quiet room, had stair climb events, hosted yoga and other fitness class series and held mini challenges throughout the year. In order for wellness programs to be successful, they have to focus on employees needs in a fun and progressive way so everyone can rally behind what you’re trying to accomplish. By seeking to have employees involved in the building and evolvement of your program, you’ll ensure the shaping of a new cultural component.
don’t need budget busting strategies to foster employee health in the workplace. More-so, we need effective programming that fits the budTrevor get while taking ownership Thomas of employee health. NW Personal Take ten and perTraining form these three exercises two to three times daily to combat poor posture while energizing your body for a more productive workday: 1. Wall Pull-Down, 2. Overhead Reach, 3. Head Lean. Pictured to the right. For more information on program prescription, please contact Trevor Thomas, Corporate Wellness Director at NW Personal Training at Trevor@nwPersonalTraining.com.
Th e Botto m L i n e o f C o r porate Fitn e s s Pr og r a ms Just as “April showers bring May flowers” resonate as a childhood nursery rhyme, the month of May also retains the honor in American culture as “Employee Health and Fitness Month”, a topic that continues to gain momentum as it stands the potential to save billions of dollars globally, and create a healthier work-force. Despite the recent trends in employment statistics that support an improving economy, one key area of employer economics that involve both cost and profitability are directly proportional to the emotional and physical health its employee’s. Better known as “Company (Corporate) Wellness Programs” an increasing number of employers are literally buying-in to extremely compelling statistics that support improvements in productivity, job satisfaction, less employee tur-over and significant return-on-investment by educating and facilitating improved health of employees. By the Numbers Despite the various political efforts being made nationally to increase the availability of health insurance, there is an assumption
Wall PullDown
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that “availability” and “affordability” mean the same thing, which is not the case at all. The amount of money required by employee’s to contribute or pay fully to their own health-care, and partially or fully matched contributions by employers comprises billions of dollars on a national scale spent yearly on reactive health – those health costs that potentially could have become lessened if a plan or incentive was put in place to minimize the negative effects. It has been cited that up to 50% or more of company profits can be consumed through health-care alone. Obviously, these costs are delineated by areas such as employee productivity, staff turn-over, sick-days and mental stress-based illnesses including depression and anxiety. In one particular study, at least 25% of corporate health costs can be attributed to changeable health risks including tobacco use, diet and lack of exercise. The beauty of implementation of a successful Company Wellness Plan has demonstrated on a national level the following company financial gains, including: • 28% average in the reduction of sick days • 26% average reduction in health costs • 30% reduction in workers compensation and disability claims • $5.93 to $1.00 in a savings-to-cost ratio of those companies that implement a wellness program Program Implementation While it stands to reason that larger companies with 100+ employees can experience significant improvements and bottom line
savings within a short period of time with a comprehensive corporate wellness proBill Victor, B.A., gram, areas M.S., ISSA Elite such as job satisfaction, Fitness Trainer work-force Victor Fitness Systems productivity and decreased absenteeism can also be realized by the employers of smaller organizations (5-50 employees) who bring health education, motivation and even the simplest incentives to their work-force. In a famous survey known as the 2012 Aflac WorkForces Report, comprised of 1,800 benefits decision makers and 6,100 company employee’s, it concluded that 28% of workers would be more satisfied and loyal to their employers if offered options to improve their health and lifestyle. More compelling however, was that 35% were willing to change their negative life-style habits if it meant these behaviors would lower their insurance premiums. For larger organizations, the majority of these programs are controlled through the Human Resources department. Administration of a program of this kind would include revolve around decreased premium costs to employees if bio-
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Ribbon Cuttings REnovation & Rebranding Vancouver Pointe Senior Care Village (formerly Courtyard Village) Celebrating rebranding and new renovation of beautiful independent living facility.
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Reed Creative’s Mobile Ribbon Cutting at Beaches Restuarant (after Leads & Needs event) to Celebrate five years in business!
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Barb Holbrook Ambassador & Accounts Manager Email to inquire about a Ribbon Cutting event at bholbrook@vancouverusa.com
Yogilachi celebrating the Grand Opening of their new studio!
Celebration WorkSource! Celebrating Grand Opening of new office location!
Safe Fire Indoor Shooting Range celebrated the Grand Opening of Clark County’s newest state of the art shooting range!
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360.567.2720 eocfwa.org Volunteer in our classrooms
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Head Start Early Head Start
For 49 years EOCF has provided comprehensive services supporting the entire family on their path to self-sufficiency. Over 2000 vulnerable children and their families are served annually through the Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP programs and HotShots Youth Sports.
Friends of EOCF congratulates the
2016 Early Learning Champions
“Red & White on a Summer’s Night”
Community Early Learning Champion
Debbie Ham . Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF)
Community Early Learning Staff Persons
Leah Reitz . YWCA Steve Van Dyke . Washington State University-Vancouver
Community Early Learning Volunteer Jan Asai . Columbia Dance
Community Partner
Foster Grandparents . Catholic Community Services
Community Outstanding New Professional Samantha Stevens . Innovative Services NW
EOCF Business Partners of the Year
Elizabeth Bowman . USI Insurance Services Brian Kenneweg . Lakeshore Learning Materials
Alan Ham Leadership Award
Dr. Kenneth Schmauder . Evergreen School District (retired)
Awards Luncheon May 11, 2016 . 12-1:30 pm Club Green Meadows
$20 Reservations at eocfwa.org
Thursday, August 4, 2016
6-8 pm
Bethany Vineyard & Winery Ridgefield
A fundraiser to support EOCF programs Appetizers Wine Raffle baskets Tour of the vines
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Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Salmon Creek celebrating Grand Opening and locating new business in Vancouver.
The Magic of Craig Martin: Celebrating our newest member Craig and his involvement with America’s Got Talent
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“Remote Ribbon Cutting” at Beaches to celebrate Speed Pro Imaging!
Northwest Lilfestyle Health is celebrating their grand opening!
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Carter Park Dental Sean Quigley www.Carterparkdental. com
NEw members A.M. Professional Cleaning Ana Villalba www.amprofessional.cleaning Advanced Gastroenterology Kim Schlais All Natural Pet Supply Tom Fralia www.allnaturalpetsupply.com Allied Fire & Security Theresa Helsing www.alliedfireandsecurity.com Block Advisors Daniel Milligen www.hrblock.com Camas Physical Therapy Mason Curran www.camasphysicaltherapy.com
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The Human Services Council has a brand new office suite!
Flow Hot Yoga Jackie Adams www.flow-hotyoga.com
Revenue Management Group Debbi Draper www.revenuegroup.org
Frontdoor Back Seanette Corkill www.frontdoorback.com
Ronald McDonald House of Oregon and SW Washington Kate Baldwin www.rmhcoregon.org
Hargrove Financial Jessica Hargrove www.hargrovefinancial.com Harold Freeman www.freemanschemdry.com Hazel Dell Modern Dentistry Jonathan Marcos www.hazeldellmoderndentistry.com NorthWest Lifestyle Health Lisa Gentry
SafeFire, LLC Danna Olson www.shootatsafefire.com Salmon Creek Family Dental Dale Nelson www.dentistsalmoncreek.com SpeedPro Imaging Rod Carlson www.speedpropdx.com
NW Wine Distributors Jenny Brown
Summit Mortgage Corporation Corri Abdul www.go-summit.com
Paula Henderson-PEMCO pemco.com/paulah
SWWA STEM Network Ted Feller www.swstemnetwork.org
Prime Fighting LLC Alasdair Mackenzie www.primefighting.net Regus Business Centers Karen Chok www.regus.com Restorical Research LLC Benjamin Pariser www.restorical.com
Vancouver Filmworks Jeff Waters www.vancouverfilmworks.org Vancouver Rehabilitation and Therapy Mason Curran www.vancouverrehab.com Zoup! Columbia Tech Center Michael Reid www.zoup.com
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blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure and designated percentage of body composition. For those employees who did not meet this criteria, a company wellness program would be offered to assist the employee’s in achieving these health standards. If certain intractable medical conditions precluded an employee from improving a physical condition, than a physician letter and description of medication could certainly address this subset of the employee population assuming HIPPA protocols and practices were in place. Additionally programs that supported financial management (a significant area of anxiety and resulting sickness for many employees), smoking cessation, fitness and exercise would also work towards the greater good of employer savings and improved employee performance and satisfaction. What about the little guy? While Clark County certainly has its share of large companies, the greater percentage of employers are overseeing smaller work-forces. The company softball game or better yet, employer contribution to a gym membership are certainly noble efforts to play a role in employee health, however for the smaller employer there still remains more conservative, lower cost options to play a role employee wellness
Bag Drop - $800 – Promotion as the bag drop sponsor with signage and be able to host the bag drop. Beverage Cart - $2,000 (Ability to host the beverage cart/with your signage and ride around meeting all the participants personally. Each golfer receives at drink ticket with your logo) Golf Balls - $750 + 150 sleeves of 3 balls with your logo (These will be given to each player). Breakfast $700 (The ability to serve as host of breakfast (Smoothie/Coffee Drinks). This gives your business the opportunity to meet and greet all tournament participants personally. Tee Bag - $500 ( The ability to provide the tee bag for each player with your company logo and a promotional offer. Towel - $400 + 150 Towels with your logo to be given to each player. Hat - $400 = 200 hats with your logo to be given to each participant. Tee Display - $700 (Holes #2, 4,13,14, and 17 are available – As the Tee Display host, you may choose a movie/ or character and decorate your Tee Display, interact with each golfer with a game or contest, etc). Buy Jordan’s Drive - $700 (Hole #12 – Host this Tee Display and promotion on Drive coupon for each team participating in the “Buy Jordan’s Drive” contest.
and productivity as a means to lower costs. One example for employee incentives can be incremental 1% discounts off their monthly premiums for completing items such as non-smoker pledges, biometric assessments or attainment of ongoing personal monthly health goals. Achievement of these various benchmarks can result in a designated maximum discount of the following month’s insurance premium. For organizations that wish to support their employees improved health and productivity, but do not offer any employer health plans, bringing in community professionals in the allied health fields (personal fitness trainers, physical therapists, nurses, mental health experts, etc.) to offer valuable information, can often be obtained at a minimal cost and demonstrate a willingness by the employer to assist the employee in improving their health. Whether you are an employer of 5 people or 500 there are multiple ways that Company Wellness plans can be incepted that will play a significant role at improving employee productivity and job satisfaction while simultaneously lowering employer health care costs in creating an effective and supportive work environment. By Bill Victor of Victor Fitness Systems.
For more detailed information on sponsorships and how to get the Academy Award for best marketing and promotion, contact Teresa Lawwill, Fund Development and Community Relations Director @ tlawwill@vancouverusa. com or 360-567-1090.
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Upcoming Events Calendar: 5/4/16 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 Vida Flare LCC.
5/5/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting Say Ciao!
4PM
Celebrate the second year anniversary of Say Ciao! with Chef Peter! Food, wine, entertainment!
5/7/16 MEMBER EVENT Prime Fighting 7 Clark County Events Center
Doors @ 4:30pm
Businesses are encouraged to learn about marketing opportunities! Dinner event.
5/10/16 Partner EVENT AWB Small Business Listening Session @ The GVCC
7:30-9:00pm
One stop on a state wide tour to learn about small business issues in Washington. Must RSVP @ JackieR@ awb.org.
5/10/16 GVCC EVENT Business After Hours Your Party and Event Center
5-7PM
The best evening networking in Vancouver! Bring plenty of business cards! $10/member, please RSVP online.
5/11/16 GVCC EVENT Small Business Crawl: Uptown Start @ 10:30am Bleu Door
Walk a .6 mile loop with our Ambassador team as we make six stops at small businesses in Uptown Vancouver. Help build awareness and be willing to post at each stop. Free, encouraged to wear red.
5/11/16 Partner EVENT Food Regulations & Requirement
Workshop @ Clark College
6-8pm
Presented by the City of Vancouver, part of “Small Business Month.” Questions? kate.rogers@ cityofvancouver.us
5/12/16 GVCC EVENT Ribbon Cutting Vancouver Radiologists
5PM
Celebrating their 10 year anniversary! 3250 SE 164th Ave Suite 108.
5/18/16 GVCC EVENT Conflict Resolution for Small Business The GVCC
3-4pm - FREE
Part of “Workshop Week” during Small Business Month. Workshop presented by Community Mediation Services.
5/18/16 GVCC EVENT SW Washington Leads and Needs BEACHES RESTAURANT
Small Business Crawl: East Side Start @ 10:30am
Walk a .8 mile loop with our Ambassador team as we make five stops at small businesses in East Vancouver. Help build awareness and be willing to post at each stop. Free, encouraged to wear red.
5/26/16 GVCC EVENT MEGA: Business After Hours Ware h ouse ‘23
5-7pm $25
5/13/16 Partner EVENT Business Networking Workshop @ The GVCC 9:30-11AM
The best morning networking in Clark County! $5 members, free if you bring a nonmember guest. Sponsored by Move PT.
5/17/16 GVCC EVENT Business Law Basics for Small Business
5/19/16 GVCC EVENT Start-up Strategies for Small Business
5/26/16 Member EVENT VanTALKS
The GVCC
The debut of “VanTALKS!”
Presented by DIY Marketing Center.
The GVCC
7:30AM-9 - FREE
Part of “Workshop Week” during Small Business Month. Workshop presented by Erin C. Lambley and Jim Sikora from Landerholm.
7:30AM-9AM
noon-1pm FREE
Part of “Workshop Week” during Small Business Month. Workshop presented by DIY Marketing and the Small Business Assistance Progam.
5/25/16 GVCC EVENT
The community’s first look at Mark Matthias’s new project at 100 Columbia. Food, entertainment, trip giveaways, and more surprises!
The kiggins Theatre
6:30pm
5/27/16 Member EVENT Foundation for VPS Luncheon The Hilton
11:30-1PM
Annual Fundraiser to
support and inspire students of VPS.
6/1/16 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 Aushi Mizani.
6/9/16 GVCC EVENT The 14th Annual Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Columbia Bank @ Lewis River
8am Shotgun Start
The Chamber knows golf. We are known for the VERY BEST business golf tournament in Clark County. Our 2016: Lights, Camera, Action! Email elaws@vancouverusa.com to play.
AHEAD: JULY 7/12/16 GVCC EVENT MEGA: Business After Hours 5-7pm
Corwin Beverage will celebrate their 75 year anniversary with a ROCKING party!