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THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This Issue’s Contents 2014 MAY/JUNE EDITION
SPECIAL SECTION: OUR NEWS ROOMS
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
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Jody Campbell, The Columbian Todd Coleman, Port of Vancouver John Deeder, Evergreen Public Schools Tamara Fuller, NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson Dave Horowitz, Windermere Real Estate Ben Hoskins, 1-800-GOT-JUNK Elie Kassab, Prestige Development Dan Monaghan, Perkins & Co. Wayne Nelson, Clark Public Utilities William Pritchard, Pritchard Orthodontics Rhona Sen Hoss, Vancouver School Foundation Tim Schauer, MacKay Sposito Keith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, P.S. Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation
CHAMBER STAFF Kelly Parker, President/CEO 360-567-1050 kparker@vancouverusa.com Darcy Altizer, Vice President, Member Services 360-567-1051 daltizer@vancouverusa.com
6-9 News From the Head of the Chamber 16 Annual Golf Tournament in June
In All Issues: On The Cover:
4 TOP FIVE EVENTS, 5 WHAT’S NEW, 21 RENEWALS, 20-23 RIBBON CUTTINGS AND NEW MEMBERS, 24 EVENTS CALENDAR
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Susie Bauder, Events Director 360-567-1093 sbauder@vancouverusa.com Matt Hoffstetter, Sales Director 360-567-1058 mhoffstetter@vancouverusa.com Teresa Lawwill, Community Relations Director 360-567-1090 tlawwill@vancouverusa.com Chandra Chase, Communications Director Managing Editor of the Vancouver VISION Magazine 360-567-1056 cchase@vancouverusa.com
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A collec on of 2014 Clark County newspapers, websites and publica ons that showcase Southwest Washington Businesses stories.
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A Newsroom Roster of our Southwest Washington’s Media outlets! They’ll dish the “Do” and “Don’t” ps for successfully submi ng press releases, story ideas and news ps!
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The GVCC’s “red coat” Ambassador team was on loca on at Columbia Credit Union’s New Opera ons Center for a record breaking BASH (Business and Social Hour) event.
THE CHAMBER’S COMMUNITY RECAP! PAGES 18 & 19
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FIVE NOTABLE UPCOMING EVENTS
5.14.14 MEET THE SMALL BUSINESS MENTOR Please join the GVCC at the ESD #112 Building at 7:30am to “Meet the Mentors” of SCORE, a free resource to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ll kick things off by welcoming Bill Ruttledge, SCORE’s current Chairman, who will outline what SCORE offers and how they can help small businesses of SW Washington. Please RSVP, $5/ person. This event is hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.
5.20.14 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT Join the GVCC in East Clark County at Camas Meadows Golf Course for the May “Business A er Hours” event! Enjoy wonderful food, great prizes on the beau ful grounds of this Clark County treasure. This is a perfect opportunity to meet poten al new customers; remember to bring plenty of business cards. This event is hosted by Camas Meadows Golf Course.
6.12.14 THE GVCC’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Chamber’s BIGGEST signature event of the year is around the corner! Every year the Golf Tournament sells out for player and sponsorship opportunies. This year is the same - player spaces are sold out, the only way to get in, is to select a sponsorship that includes player spaces. Get on the waitlist! This event is sponsored by Columbia Bank.
6.24.14 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT Help the GVCC and the “Red Coat” Ambassador team welcome a brand new member to the Chamber at the June Business A er Hours event! Pacific Rim Exterior, who just joined the Chamber will be the June Business A er Hours sponsor! They will also have an official ribbon cu ng ceremony at Cellar 55 Tas ng Room, the event loca on. This event is hosted by Pacific Rim Exteriors.
This event sponsorship is open.
Meet the Buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PTAC GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING EVENT At this no cost workshop learn how you can do business with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies. First, understand how to establish a complete, accurate, and op mized SBA Profile, to increase your visibility, credibility, and viability with small business specialists and buyers with federal agencies and large prime contractors.
07.15.14 LADIES ON THE LINKS The Chamber will have two start mes at this event: one for newbies needing lessons and one for seasoned golfers to get right onto the course. This event is perfect for the first me golfer needing a pu ng and driving range lesson. A er lessons, the seasoned golfers will arrive. Then, there will be a break for a social period, fun ac vi es, and snacks; then its off to the course for 9 holes of golf!
Then, you’ll meet and network with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Small Business Program Manager of the Portland District Carol McIntyre who will discuss Key agency considera ons that are part of the decisionmaking process when determining a set aside strategy. Hosted at the Riverview Community Bank building. RSVP at www.vancouverusa.com.
FRIDAY, May 16th 2-5pm
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Rep. Paul Harris Visits ManorCare, Showcases Technology In April, the GVCC was on location with Ben Young, the administrator at ManorCare Health Service in Salmon Creek, where Rep. Paul Harris recently visited. Harris, has been advocating for enhancements to Medicaid skilled nursing reimbursement (which improves access to medical services for Clark County’s most frail citizens). While on location, Harris was treated to a reception and test-
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ed out ManorCare’s new “virtual rehabilitation” system: The OmniVR™. This is the world’s first 3D virtual rehabilitation system designed specifically for aging adults and others with physical limitations. The technology is an important new tool for physical, occupational and Left: Rep. speech therapists Paul Harris on the right with ManorCare Staff to help improve and Patient. Top: function, while Teresa Lawwill of the GVCC gives making the theraa demonstration py process more of the OmniVR 3-D rehabilitation fun and rewardsystem. ing for patients.
#nextchapter is a community based digital learning program, which focuses on one book and accompanying lectures and events. Last spring, phase one was launched - it was successful! The program’s focus is to close the tech knowledge gap in Southwest Washington; which spans multiple generations. This program aims to expand our knowledge based economy in Clark County through community engagement.
This year, in March 2014, the second phase of #nextchapter launched at City Hall led by co-chairs Dr. Dene Grigar, director of the Creative Media and Digital Culture program at Washington State University Vancouver, and Jack Burkman, council member for the City of Vancouver - who lead the program with a number of other community partners. A free showing of “The Social Network” took place at the Kiggins as well as free workshops on digital literacy at the library throughout April. The second phase of the #nextchapter program will end on Friday, May 9th at the Kiggins theatre when this year’s featured book author, Cathy Davidson, “Now You See It” will be on location in Vancouver! Pick up a copy today and get up-to-speed!
Social Media Trends: Organic Reach of Business Facebook Pages Predicted to Decrease Will Oremus of Slate wrote (which was re-published by the Columbian Newspaper in April) that Facebook is trending towards slashing Facebook business pages’ organic reach to only 1-2%. This meaning, all those contacts you’ve worked so hard to connect with would be held hostage for ransom money known as the “boost post” option. It will cost you $20+ each time you post, just to reach your existing followers (beyond that 1-2% engagement estimate). Here are a few suggestions to combat this probable change:
Collect emails
keep the ability to contact your customers. Do not forsake a sign up form for eNewsletters, Special Offers or New Product Announcements on your webpage. Bank those emails in an Excel spreadsheet if you don’t use a service like icontact.com or constant contact, which allow you to create newsletters with ease and host lists of your contacts.
business. Build your contacts on your personal page as well as your business page. Also, utilize the list feature on facebook. You can create a “friends and family” list, a “work peers” list and a “leads” list within your personal account - so you don’t lose the ability to post what you feel instead of worrying about your business image.
Be engaging!
On your business page, ask questions, use humor and spark a converPeople want to know YOU, a per- sation. When your followers are son who also happens to own a engaged you will get a higher reach business. Mix in business related then 1-2% on your feed. posts with real life content posts. Be funny, personable and not Don’t ignore your obvious when promoting your business page
Your personal FB profile
Since your business page is indexed by google its still a viable way for your business to be found - especially small businesses. The last thing you want is your facebook page covered in digital spider webs when a first time visitor lands there.
Be encouraged! Social media is ever-changing, and when we keep abreast of these changes we can roll with the punches instead of being knocked out. Try new platforms. If your business is visual get onto Pinterest! If your business has up-to-the-minute announcements Twitter might be for you!
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GVCC Testifies on Small Business Environment in Southwest Washington to US Senate Committee: We are a Good Investment Recently, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce was asked to tes fy before the US Senate Commi ee on Small Business at a field hearing in SW Washington. We thank Sen. Maria Cantwell for the opportunity to be heard. Here is the tes mony we submi ed and we welcome your feedback and comments. “The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce represents 1,000 businesses in SW Washington which includes 45-thousand employees. As you know our community was BY KELLY PARKER GVCC CEO/PRESIDENT struck hard by the 2008 recession. Our local economy relied heavily on construc on. The fall of the real estate market was devasta ng to local builders and related businesses. We also experienced a local bank failure. The problem was compounded because the FDIC did not require the assuming bank to pick up the performing loans. As a result, businesses with good loans and credit were also shut down when the loans were called. They couldn’t get loans at other banks because we were in the throes of the na onal bank crisis. Times here have been bleak. We are just now experiencing a modest but sustained recovery You ask, how are we doing now? Do we have access to capital? Yes and no. Banks are adver sing opportuni es now. They’re requiring excellent credit and proof of performance. Small and/or new businesses find it difficult to get loans. That’s a double edged sword – both good and bad. We have to have our “A” game to be successful. Not only are banks scru nizing our financials but they’re looking for all the suppor ng documents such as business plans, marketing strategies. We’re willing to do that work. We’re grateful for the help of business advocates such as the Small Business Administration through its SCORE program, SBDC program and the regional SBA office. Here in Va n c o u v e r however, we tend to feel a bit removed between Portland and Sea le. We are served by our Portland
Our business owners have a hard time getting out of their offices to drive to Portland for workshops ... We invite the SBA [Oregon Office, which serves SW Washington] to hold field office hours here in Vancouver once a month here at our chamber offices.
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Oregon office. We appreciate the outreach they’ve done to connect with our small businesses. But our business owners have a hard me ge ng out of their offices to drive to Portland for workshops and mee ngs. At the Chamber, we’d like to help facilitate that connec on. We invite the SBA to hold field office hours here in Vancouver once a month here at our chamber offices where we have plenty of mee ng space. Our busy businesses need ‘one stop shopping’. That’s why we’re crea ng a small business resource center for businesses at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. We thank the SBA for its support in helping businesses get ready to apply for a loan. But what happens when a business isn’t qualified? There are limited resources of non-bank funding available for short term projects. It’s a long shot and many businesses get discouraged while trying to navigate the system. The Chamber sees businesses that are in a posi on to expand but do not have the capital to realize their dreams. These are good businesses, with good to okay credit ra ngs that do not qualify for loans because of the credit score system and the banking standards today. Star ng a business requires taking a risk. We celebrate that spirit of American entrepreneurship. The ming is good right now for small business growth and investment. Anything you can do to create a friendly atmosphere for business lending will have strong posi ve impacts on the proverbial Main Street. Anything you can do to promote investment for startup’s will net favorable gains in the long term. We are not bankers, just businessmen and women who want to support our families and provide jobs in our community. We want a chance to compete and thrive just like the large corpora ons. We need an advocate in Washington DC to look at banking and financial regula ons from our perspec ve. It’s said all the me that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. We are the job creators. To create new jobs, we need be er access to capital to expand. And I can tell you with great confidence, we are a good investment.”
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Chamber Leads: Community Discussions At our recent Chamber Board Retreat, the directors of GVCC engaged in a spirited discussion on the role of the Chamber as a community leader. As the largest business organiza on in Southwest DON RUSSO, Schwabe Williamson Washington our mission is & Wyatt to help businesses grow. We do that through a multude of promo ons, legisla ve lobbying, sponsorships, our small business resource programs, networking and by hos ng an assortment of community events. In our role as advocates for you and your business, the GVCC also has a responsibility to help our communi es thrive. One way we do that is by suppor ng projects and legisla on with strong poten al to benefit many businesses and people in this area. Determining which projects or legisla on to champion is not always easy. The GVCC diligently reviews and considers various factors in making such determina ons. Basing decisions on fact is a sound strategy. Unfortunately, facts have a way of becoming distorted, manipulated or buried so deep in rhetoric that people may tune out en re discussions on significant issues. It is important that we all strive to educate ourselves on issues facing our community and to par cipate in making decisions that shape the future of our community.
The Chamber can and does take posi ons on issues. Our Board members have talked about when it might be appropriate to be adversarial and when we should be a neutral convener. If there’s public debate on a school levy or tax vote, our role is to use our collec ve business voice. In other matters, rather than take an adversarial role, the GVCC can be er serve the greater good by providing access to facts on controversial subjects so you can make your own informed decisions. By ac ng as a convener, your Chamber can pull together local partners to provide informa on and forums on important projects and issues. In the case of the proposed county charter, we are preparing to partner with our local college and university to provide intelligent and fact-driven discussion to help you decide this issue for yourself. In June the Chamber will host a community discussion that will provide you with easy to digest material to help you understand your choices when ballots arrive in November. Speaking of November, that brings up an issue that’s easy for the Chamber to take a strong posi on on: We think vo ng is important. Everyone should exercise their right to vote. Now is a great me to make sure you’re registered to vote. If you have moved recently, you will want to update the elec ons office with your new address. This an easy task you can do online. Go to Myvote. wa.gov. With a bit of effort from each of us, we become more responsible for the choices which shape the future of our community.
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CHAMBER SPOTLIGHTS & REPORTS
‘April Only’ Membership Drive Builds Camaraderie & New Chamber Membership By Darcy Al zer GVCC Vice President, Member Services
GVCC Chair-Elect on the Board of Directors for being a key volunteer - pictured on the far right with the pink t-shirt. Right out of the gate four local businesses recognized the value of the Chamber! These new Chamber members represent business diversity in Clark County and took advantage of our April only special packages. This specialized promo on offers three enhanced membership bundles. Clearly, the GVCC is the one organiza on that can deliver!
ously commenting on his dual role as volunteer administrator of the membership drive and member of the Blue Team. It’s this type of engagement that will provide deeper bonds for your business with the LeŌ: New Members Karin Finch of White Oak While this ac vi es, Alpacas, and Barbara Creager of BabeƩe’s GVCC is our firstand Hatwork with Mary Sisson of Kazoodles! commi ees ever Memevents. We thank bership Drive, we’ve definitely all you for your membership! Welcome aboard! benefited from the team buildWhile the membering during this process and had ship drive is technically over, do White Oak Alpacas a li le fun! “Team Pink” called not be discouraged from referMassage Envy a rally mee ng on April 1st that ring poten al businesses! The was ‘crashed’ by the leadership GVCC’s membership benefits Babe e’s Hatworks of team Blue. In good fun and are vast and we’d love to hook AllFate Industrial Supply spirit, Dave Jacobus, a GVCC Am- them up with Ma Hoffste er bassador and a Blue Team mem- our Chamber’s Sales Director to We are fortunate to have ber made a special t-shirt for see if a membership is a good Chamber leadership Sawyer, that said in text “Team fit. Blue” on pink fabric - humor-
Membership expansion is our top priority! During the month of April we launched our first ever organized membership drive, “30 in 30.” The effort was a guys’ versus girls’ compe on; also known as Team Blue versus Team Pink. We thank Sharif Burdzik, Riverview Community Bank and Tamara Fuller, NAI – Norris, Beggs & Simpson, (pictured below) for stepping up as team leaders! Also, Eric Sawyer of BBSI Preferred Payroll, who is this year’s
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INVESTOR MEMBERS CHAIRMANÊS CIRCLE Pacific Continental Bank SEH America, Inc. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Sterling Bank Riverview Community Bank
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S E H America Continues as Community Stakeholder and World Leader in Silicon Manufacturing By Teresa Lawwill GVCC Community Rela ons Director Did you know this about S E H America? • They are making a difference by inves ng in our schools. They have partnered with the Evergreen School District to provide opportuni es for school students to explore careers in a variety of math, science, technology, and manufacturing related fields. • SEH employees have donated hundreds of toys and clothing items to local low income children, as well as clothing, food, and gi s for en re households through organiza ons such as; Salva on Army, SHARE House, and Next Step. • Dr. Chihiro Kanagawa, CEO of SEC (Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.),
the parent company of SEH America, established a beau ful Japanese friendship garden Clark College created on Clark’s main campus. S E H America has been a member of the chamber since 2005 and a Chairman’s Circle Tier member since 2010. SEH America’s commitment to quality and con nuous improvement in their products is carried over to their commitment to the local and global community. They have a tradi on of inves ng me, resources, and leadership in the Vancouver area and beyond. While those are just a few facts about S E H they con nue to be a world leader in Silicon Wafer Manufacturing, but they are also a valued community leaders.
BELOW: Ben Bagherpour, VP of OperaƟons for SEH America stands fourth from the leŌ, with fellow nominees as one of the Chamber’s finalists for the Community Builder Award for 2013.
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Chamber Remembers Community Leaders: Valuable Lessons ERIC OLMSTED, Online Support and Public Affairs Committee Chairman The four words we love to hear; “How Can I help?” Community leaders Val Ogden and Phillip Parker asked this ques on countless mes during their extraordinary lives – both dedicated to community service. We lost them both within the span of a week; two very special leaders who were ac ve in the chamber and loved the community. As our community pays tribute to both: we find ourselves asking the ques on, “how best do we honor them?” Val Ogden passed away April 9th at the age of 90, a devoted public servant and volunteer whose love of community was matched only by her perseverance to move good projects and people forward. Val served as a state legislator; described as both tenacious and likable. She championed the causes in this community, funding for WSU-Vancouver, Vancouver’s waterfront trail and a Clark County Performing Arts Center. She mentored young women encouraging them to take on leadership roles in the community. She was named Clark County’s First Ci zen in 2006 and to the very end of her life, Val Ogden found ways to serve the community. In 2013,
she volunteered to serve as a County Free Holder assigned the task of working with 14 other freeholders to dra a new county charter. She freely shared her knowledge, enthusiasm and her passions. She is greatly missed. Like Val, Phillip Parker dedicated his life to serving the community. Philip died April 2nd at the age of 67. As a re red electrician, Phillip helped lead the labor community through his work with Photo Courtesy of the Columbian Newspaper IBEW Local 48 and the Val Ogden sitting in between former Governor Christine Gregoire and her husband, Dan Oden. Labor Roundtable of Southwest Washington. the top. He worked on the state transporta on comAs community leaders what do mission responsible for funding state transporta on projects. He was always working on we learn from Phillip and Val? We see the example set of strong, compassionate and bringing good projects to the community to humble leadership. We see two people who create good jobs. Phillip was a so spoken man with a gave more to us then we could ever give to friendly smile who welcomed and encouraged them. We have an opportunity and a responsibility to try to be a li le bit more like them everyone he met. He had a knack or stayevery day. We are challenged as community ing calm when everyone else was upset. He focused on finding solu ons and building con- and business leaders to ask ourselves, “what sensus in the community. His friends describe needs to be done, and how can I help?” him as a most humble man who rolled up his sleeves to do the hard work encourage those Thank you Phillip Parker and Val around him and influence decisions makers at Ogden. You are deeply missed.
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Meet the business team Gordon Oliver, Business Editor gordon.oliver@columbian.com DO: Tell us the LOCAL angle. That means Clark County, not Portland. Understand that we focus almost exclusively on local companies and people. DON’T: Get fancy or clever with a news release. We simply don’t have me to strip away rhetorical and promo onal flourishes to get to the essence of a news release. If your release reads line an adver sement for a company, it probably will not run. CRAIG BROWN, Metro editor craig.brown@columbian.com DO: Send your press release to the person who will handle the story. When in doubt, send it to metrodesk@columbian.com. DON’T: Send the press release directly to the publisher or the editor; that creates a long chain of forwards and poten ally delays its arrival to the right person.
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Aaron Corvin, Port & Economy Reporter aaron.corvin@columbian.com DO: Send press releases at least a week in advance, with relevant photos and the proper contact person for poten al follow-ups. DON’T: While, I don’t mind receiving a phone call or email from someone who’s following up a er sending a press release; keep in mind one phone call or email is certainly enough. Scott hewitt, Social & Neighborhood Reporter scoƩ.hewiƩ@columbian.com DO: Remember that reporters are intensely busy people juggling too much stuff. Don’t get offended if you don’t get a prompt, eager response. Do offer a mely, gentle reminder. DO: Give us sufficient advance no ce to coordinate complicated schedules - remembering that photographers are even busier and ghtly scheduled than reporters. A week or two is great. 72 hours is nice. 48 hours is OK. 24 hours is not much. Same day - forget it.
MARK BOWDER, Asst. Metro editor mark.bowder@columbian.com DO: Remember to provide contact informa on in your press release, especially for individuals in your organiza on who are directly involved in the story. Make sure to clear it with them that they may be contacted for an interview and photograph. Nobody likes surprises. DON’T: Send a press release at the end of the day right before you go home. A reporter or editor may have a ques on that needs to be answered right away before they can do anything with the informa on. That great press release you just sent about an event just might have not included the date of the event. Help us get it right by being available for a follow-up ques on. Mary Ricks, News Assistant mary.ricks@columbian.com DO: Always send me the me, date, place and how much it costs to a end. DON’T: Wait un l the day before you want to see the item in the paper before telling me about it. Give me informa on early.
DON’T: Call your press release “Press Release,” which would be akin to a newspaper headline that says “Newspaper headline.” It says nothing and makes me go clicking to find out what it’s all about. Tell me what/where/when in the subject line if you can. Like: “Community garden plan ng, Bagley Downs, April 11” “Cancer fundraiser, Columbia River HS, May 1” “Press conference on oil trains, Port of Vancouver, February 29”
Ashley Swanson, Features News Coordinator ashley.swanson@columbian.com DO: Be clear! As a person who receives 60+ press releases a day I’m looking for relevant informa on, the local aspect, and the who, what, and where. DON’T: Send low quality images. We do want photos to illustrate stories. People standing in front of your business logo doesn’t say much about your company or your message. Show a bit of personality, a bit of ac on to draw a reader in. cami joner, Retail & Real Estate Reporter cami.joner@columbian.com DO: Contact me about development projects, company reloca ons/layoffs/ leadership changes. Reach out with economic trends you’re no cing - is something high demand, a change in consumer trends? Always try to back things up with some data. DON’T: Expect us to cover business events in person. We seldom have the me to a end, but please email us those dates - we do have a sec on for business news briefs.
Pauline sipponen, News Assistant pauline.sipponen@columbian.com DO: Send press releases by email with per nent informa on that’s easy to find, copy and paste. DON’T: Just send a colorful brochure with images. It might be pleasant to look at, but they’re difficult to use.
Justin Runquist, Small Ci es Reporter jusƟn.runquist@columbian.com DO: Think about the direct sources within the company who might be able to speak at length about the issues in a press release, and then try to make them available for interviews. Media rela ons folks are o en a great place for reporters to start, but we usually need to go deeper. DON’T: It can be frustra ng when business reps repeatedly call to ensure the news about their company gets coverage.
Tyler graf, Small Ci es & Schools Reporter tyler.graf@columbian. com DO: Find the “news” in whatever you’re pitching. Nothing is worse than a news release that’s purely promo onal. Find an interes ng angle that could be the source for a poten al feature story. DON’T: Try to make the story bigger than it needs to be. These requests o en come via phone calls, and reporters hate taking them. There’s limited space in the paper, so editors and reporters have to make choices.
ONLINE only NEWS SOURCES The daily insider
Nancy Bacon, Heather McClellan, Rainie Kirkevold info@dailyinsider.com DO: Be terse and pithy! Include the who, what, when, where, and why; and always submit a photo/logo. If sending a release months in advance, indicate a publica on week preference. DON’T: send just a flyer or a press release in a PDF.
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Vancouver Business Journal
Chronicling the region for nearly two decades, the Vancouver Business Journal – along with its annual publica ons – is packed with regional business news including breaking news, execu ve comings and goings; government ac ons that affect the business marketplace; innova ons and technological advances; and an insider look at development, construc on, health care, workforce development and more. We’re all business – local business. Follow the VBJ online at www.vbjusa.com.
Meet the business team Nicholas shanmac, Managing Editor nshanmac@vbjusa.com DO: Be mindful of audience when submi ng your story to publica ons. For example, the average reader of the Vancouver Business Journal is unique compared to the average reader of a daily newspaper. Use this knowledge of audience to tailor your message. DON’T: Be afraid to open up. With all of the nega vity in today’s media landscape, it’s understandable why some businesses shy away from the public eye. However, at the Vancouver Business Journal we truly want to celebrate your success. Help us tell your story of growth, job crea on and innova on to inspire the community.
KIM SMITH, Book of Lists/Movers & Shakers ksmith@vbjusa.com DO: U lize the online tools under Business Toolbox at www.vbjusa.com to keep us aware of any new hires, cerfica ons, business ventures, events, etc. Submi ng via our website means it will go to ALL the people that need to see it so your company can gain coverage through the various VBJ outlets (print, online, Just Business e-newsle er, etc.) DON’T: Wait ll the last minute to submit informa on to us. Send it as soon as it’s been finalized so we have that many more chances to get your informa on in front of our readers.
VBJ special Publications
John McDonagh Publisher jmcdonagh@ vbjusa.com Monika spykerman North Bank NOW Editor monika@northbanknow.com Jessica Swanson North Bank & Special Publica ons jswanson@ vbjusa.com
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Emily Gillespie, Breaking News emily.gillespie@columbian.com Remember: I need to speak with those most affected by an event, which can take place at a business, i.e. a fire, robbery, workplace shoo ng, workplace accident, etc. People care about our businesses and their employees, so I would encourage businesses to be open to talking to reporters in these situa ons.
The Oregonian: Clark County While the Oregonian does not produce the Clark County Community News sec on anymore, they do have the Clark County page on their website (found under local on our menu). You can post items on there and send news ps to: newsroom@oregonian.com. They also produce a Clark County Calendar, online. Submit via email: lis ngs@oregonian.com. The Oregonian hosts a public blog, where anyone can post! Visit www.oregonlive.com/local; in the righthand rail is a box that says Post Your News to a Public Blog.
2014 MAY/JUNE SPECIAL SECTION The Variety Post offers its readers brilliant wri ng, literary panache and memorable artwork. They offers a fascina ng mix of community news, entertainment, healthy living, business & finance, family, beauty & fashion style, science & technology, travel, food, home & gardening, book reviews, and sports to surprise and delight readers in Clark County.
Variety post Meet the team Gary and Deborah Morris, Co-publishers info@morrismediagroup.net DO: Send stories, photos and press releases to the appropriate columnist or the editor. DON’T: Send items that do not pertain to the genre of our publica on. Pam Young, Columnist pam@ pamyoung.org DO: Contact for humor and inspira on story submissions.
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The Camas-Washougal Post-Record produces a weekly newspaper focusing on East Clark County. It’s a showcase of news, sports, opinion, schools and hometown news of Camas and Washougal. You can follow them online at www.camaspostrecord.com and read ar cles on their updated digital pla orm. Heather acheson Managing Editor heather.acheson@ camaspostrecord. com DO: Provide press releases about topics specifically related to Camas and Washougal that are succinct and to-the-point. Be sure to include contact name, email address and phone number. DON’T: Submit poor quality or lowresolu on photos. We’d rather have the opportunity to come to your business and shoot a photo that’s crea ve and helps to tell the story.
Victoria trabosh, Columnist vicky@victoriatrabosh.com DO: Contact regarding stories, ques ons and or comments for a life coach submissions
the GVCC Chandra chase, Communica ons Director cchase@vancouverusa.com
Dan Trujillo Sports Reporter dan.trujillo@ camaspostrecord.com DO: Provide the Post-Record with sta s cs on Camas and Washougal athletes and teams. DON’T: Hesitate to call 7354676 with game reports and interes ng sports topics. Don’t wait for a phone call. Be proacve and informa ve.
Dan ielle frost Educa on, Lifestyles Reporter danielle.frost@camaspostrecord.com Do: Put relevant, human-interest facts into your press release. DON’T: Try to turn your press release into an ad.
Dawn feldhaus General Assignment & Business Reporter dawn.feldhaus@ camaspostrecord.com DO: Let me know about a grand opening, etc., as soon as it is scheduled, preferably two or three weeks in advance. DON’T: Try not to wait un l the last minute to tell me about an event to preview. The PostRecord is a weekly publica on.
the reflector The Reflector is distributed free of charge to all homes in its circulaon area -- from northern Vancouver through Ba le Ground, Ridgefield, La Center, Amboy, Yacolt, Woodland, Brush Prairie, Ariel, Cougar and Heisson. Plus, the digital version of each paper is online at thereflector.com. The Reflector is a trusted news source, wri en with independence and integrity.
PHIL SILVER, Columnist pnsilver@gmail.com DO: Contact directly for children’s story submissions. DAVID DOERR, Columnist greekwriterbc@aol.com DO: Contact regarding history/philosophy/science story submissions.
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Meet the business team Michael Wagar, Execu ve Regional Editor michael@thereflector.com DO: Contact me if you want to discuss the vision or overall philosophy of the newspaper. DON’T: Contact me if you have a story idea; please contact our Editor Ken Vance.
Ken Vance, Editor ken@thereflector.com DO: Contact me with any ques ons, concerns or story ideas. DON’T: contact me to ask when your news item will appear in the paper. Un l the paper is completed, I just won’t know.
VIKI EIERDAM, Freelance Reporter Viki@thereflector.com DO: Check www.TheReflector.com weekly for my stories. DON’T: Don’t call me at The Reflector Newspaper office, I’m not there.
Steve Kadel, Reporter Steve@ thereflector.com DO: Contact me with informa on and story ideas about the ci es and of Woodland and Ridgefield, the school districts in those ci es and Clark County news. DON’T: Contact me to discuss story placement, presenta on or other editorial-related ques ons.
Joanna Michaud, Reporter joanna@ thereflector.com DO: Contact me with info on City of Ba le Ground and the BG School District. DON’T: Contact me to discuss adver sing or other business-related issues with the paper.
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CHAMBER SIGNATURE EVENTS: THE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Golf’s a Circus: Annual Golf Tournament Sold Out for Golfers, Waitlist Available In April the GVCC sold out for player spaces for individuals and teams wan ng to golf in the 2014 Annual Golf Tournament, themed: Golf’s a Circus! This event will take place at Lewis River this year and bring you all that you’ve come to expect from the GREATEST GOLF TOURNAMENT in Southwest Washington! This year’s theme: Golf’s a Circus will encourage good humor and cheer - the perfect environment to strike up long las ng rela onships! If you want to golf there are two ways to get in. First, try your luck on our waitlist by emailing Susie Bauder, the GVCC’s Event Director at sbauder@vancouverusa.com. The second, sure-fire way to get in with a team of four is to become either the Nike Tent Sponsor or the Course Sponsor!
On the course in 2013 at the Chamber’s 2013 Annual Golf Tournament at Camas Meadows.
The only other available sponsorship, that includes a team to play on event day The hard work is complete, we’ve got a full is the Course Sponsor! roster of business leaders signed up to play. Use this opportunity to reach them with an A few Tee-Sponsorships, perfect for onengaging business message! The Nike Tent the-green engagement are s ll open is the perfect opportunity to make a memo- these sell out every single year, so do not ra rable splash! You’ll get a ton of publicity and delay. Contact Teresa Lawwill, the GVCC’s you’ll put cash in the hands han of players to Community Rela onship Director for any sponsorship inquiry at tlawwill@vancouspend at the Nike Tent! verusa.com. IF YOU’RE PLAYING: On EVENT DAY we’ll start things off at the registra on table at 7am and open the driving range for your usage. At 8:15 am our sponsors and CEO will say a few words and our shotgun start will begin at 8:30am. The goal is to get you through the course in about 5.5 hours and back to a sprawling lunch at about 2pm. Then, a nice awards ceremony, with prizes, give-a-ways and raffle items!
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The Greater Vancouver Chamber, Working to Move Business Forward: Spring Community Recap Over the past few months the Chamber staff, Ambassador team and members of the Board of Directors have been busy working on a number of projects and events; was well as represen ng Vancouver Businesses in the Community! In March, the Chamber wrapped up our first ever “Home Based Business 101 Series.” This was a brand new, open to the public workshop series offering five topics: Time Management, Marketing, Life Balance, Media Rela ons, and Sales Mo va on. Marke ng was re-run due to bad weather condi ons on March 27th to complete the series. This new series was well a ended, some workshops were over capacity.
1920s era a re and competed in a best dressed man and woman compe on. Throughout March and April the Chamber, Members of the Board, and the Public Affairs Commi ee have been working to pull together informa on on the Freeholder/ Home Charter Process. We’d like to present the informa on in an easy-to-digest way to inform our community in prepara on for the November vote. Ma Janik of Fringe Digital Marke ng Agency was the speaker at the March “GVCC’s Resource Network” training event and spoke on search engine op miza on and Google.
Carroll Bernard, the worked on straChamber’s PTAC tegic planning Government Confor the Chamber trac ng Counselor with a facilitahosted a double tor. We recapped header event at what had octhe Chamber office. curred in previPTAC WORKSHOP ous cycles and #1 - Understandprojected fuing, Capturing, ture goals. The GVCC Board Retreat at Sharp. Chamber and Leveraging will Federal Cer ficelebrate it’s ca ons. And, PTAC WORKSHOP 125 year anniversary next year. #2 - WA State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises On March 26th the GVCC staff Cer fica ons Workshop. was in a endance at Fort Vancouver’s Marshall Awards Dinner The GVCC had a table, represent- at the Hilton, suppor ng Marshall ing the Members and distribu ng Adult Leadership Award nomiBusiness Directories at the “Mega nee: Chandra Chase, the ChamMixer” in Portland on Wednes- ber’s Communica ons Director. day, March 19th. There were over Star ng on April 1st the Cham10 other business organiza ons ber staff, Board Members and present. Along with all the ribbon cu ngs featured on pages 20-23 the GVCC hosted a Business A er Hours and Ribbon Cu ng event at Elite Care!
Kevin Hiebert of Resonate, who taught two of the Home Based Business Workshops.
The GVCC CEO was at the Children’s Center Bootleggers Ball in late February, suppor ng programming, as she holds a posi on on their Board of Directors. Darcy Alitzer, VP Member Services was at the Dream Big Community Center Annual event.
Matt Janik of Fringe Digital Marketing Agency as he presents to a full capacity crowd.
At the Sharp Building in Camas the GVCC had it’s Annual Board Retreat. Our Board of Directors
Two Chamber members were honored by Clark College at the Annual Iris Award event honoring women of achievement in Southwest Washington.
The Chamber’s Vancouver Goes Hollywood event at the Kiggins Theatre was a success. This was the second annual event, with Pacific Con nental Bank as the presen ng sponsor. The Limos dropped off the movers and shakers of Center: Sherri McMillan and Kristy Weaver with members of the GVCC Board. Clark County on the red carpet for Vancouver’s official acad- Sherri McMillan emy awards of Northwest viewing par- Personal Trainty! The event ing and Kristy theme was Weaver of Pacific “It’s Great... Con nental Bank It’s Gatsby!” were joined by a and all the at- third recipient: tendees wore Kris M. Henrikoutstanding sen.
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Community Mem als stakeholdw Rene ers joined together for a month long Membership Drive called “30 in 30.” This “boys versus girls” style compe on featured three “April only” promoonal packages. We want to thank everyone involved in working so hard to grow our membership base! On April 16th the Chamber cohosted the 2nd Annual “Legisla ve Review Luncheon” at the Heathman Lodge with BIA and BIG. It was informa ve and a great opportunity to hear directly from our State Legislators. Kelly LoveParker the GVCC’s CEO was the emcee at the Meals on Wheels fundraising luncheon event at the Vancouver Hilton in April!
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Biggs Insurance Services 79 years Clark Public Utilities 63 years
26-50 Years of Membership Vancouver School District 40 years Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver 38 years Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services 33 years Miller Nash LLP 33 years Kadel’s Cascade Auto Body 31 years Paul Schurman Machine Inc 30 years Brown & Brown Northwest 27 years
16-25 Years of Membership Deane’s Graphics & Advertising 25 years Signs & More 25 years EOCF/Educational Opportunities for Children & Families 24 years Vancouver Warehouse & Distribution Co Inc 24 years Royal Oaks Country Club 22 years Wilson Associates Architects & Planners AIA 21 years Portland Spirit 20 years Children’s Home Society of Washington 17 years Eric Fuller & Associates Inc 17 years Everest College 17 years Homewood Suites By Hilton 17 years Riverview Community Bank 17 years
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6-15 Years of Membership Cascade Inn 15 years Columbia Litho Inc 15 years Fort Vancouver National Trust 15 years American Equities Inc 14 years Clark College Foundation 14 years Harry’s Key Service Inc 14 years Glenwood Place 13 years Ameriprise Financial - Tech Center Pl. 12 years Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation 12 years Port of Portland 12 years Just Right Auto Repair 11 years Vancouver Housing Authority 10 years Lacamas Community Credit Union 9 years Pickett Insurance Agency 9 years Portland Trail Blazers 9 years Lucky Limousine 8 years Umpqua Bank 8 years Creative Computer Solutions Inc 7 years IMS Electronics Recycling 7 years
1-5 Years of Membership AAA Washington 5 years Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store 5 years Nanette M Walker CPA 5 years Alpine Mortgage 4 years Amfit Inc 4 years Deloris DuBois Johnson 4 years Highgate Senior Living 4 years Homes for Community Living 4 years Serenity Lane 4 years Accurate Electric Unlimited, Inc. 3 years Bankcard Brokers 3 years CenturyLink 3 years Marriott Residence Inn Vancouver 3 years Specialty Graphic Solutions LLC 3 years Webfor 3 years Aho Construction 2 years A.L. Insurance Group Inc 2 years Extreme Turbo Systems, Inc. 2 years The Hippert Company 2 years Humane Society for Southwest Washington 2 years Leilani Nalua’l Russell-Silpada Jewelry Design 2 years Meier Engineering 2 years Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School 2 years Pacific Cascade Parking Equipment 2 years Pita Pit / Yo licious 2 years Signs by Tomorrow-Vancouver 2 years Quality Sales Inc 2 years Car Forensics 1 year The Flower Express 1 year Hall Mediation Services 1 year
Thank you for continued Membership!
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES CEREMONIAL RIBBON CUTTING EVENTS
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting Experts Since 1890 The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s goal is to “Move Business Forward” and publicity for our members is a big part of that! Our GVCC Ambassador Team, which is made up of volunteer men and women from your community, dedicate their valuable me to suit up in red jackets at Ribbon Cu ng events throughout our community. The Ambassadors bring pres ge and fanfare to your loca on for an official ribbon cu ng. The GVCC works with you to create a custom event that suits your needs and expecta ons.
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emonial ribbon cu ng will take place 30 minutes a er your start me. Be prepared to supply the food and extend personal invita ons and a press release. BAH or BASH Ribbon Cu ng Combina on. As pictured in this spread, Columbia Credit Union combined their Business and Social Hour event sponsorship ($800) with a ribbon cu ng event and went all out on prizes and food! They had over 300 a endees!
No ma er if you have a zero budget, we can plan a ribbon cu ng event that will help promote your business, included in your price of membership!
Every single ribbon cu ng we host is different, just as every business is different. Here are our most popular op ons: •
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Photo Opportunity Only Ribbon Cutng: Ambassadors and GVCC staff will come to your loca on and meet your staff only for a 10-20 person ribbon cu ng photo. Remote Business Ribbon Cu ng: You can schedule your ribbon cu ng to take place a er a Southwest Washington Leads & Needs event at Beaches or at the GVCC office! Open House Ribbon Cu ng: Invite GVCC Members, your clients and the public to your loca on for a 1-2 hour open house event where your cer-
If you’re wondering what fits under reasons to host a ribbon cu ng, here are some ideas: Grand Opening, ReOpening, Expansion, Business Anniversary, Hos ng a New Event, Major Business Improvement, Major Business Addi on, Change in Ownership, etc. Photos from the April BASH (Business and Social Hour) and Ribbon Cutting Event at Columbia Credit Union’s new operations center!
The April 16th BASH & Ribbon Cutting Event Throughout my years at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Identity Clark County, I have either been behind the camera or in the background of countless ribbon cutting photos. On April 16th, Larry Paulson and I had the distinct pleasure, as members of Columbia Credit Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors, to be holding the scissors and cutting the ribbon of CCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Operations Center! It was a thrill! Thank you to the CCU staff, the Chamber and everyone who worked to make the event a great success, and thank you to everyone who attended!
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ABOVE: GRAND OPENING! of Pres ge Plaza at 305 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660. BELOW: NEW LOCATION: of Heritage Bank 16400 SE 18th Street Vancouver, WA
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CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS LEFT COLUMN, TOP TO BOTTOM: ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION by the City of Vancouver Urban Forestry at Esther Short Park. GRAND OPENING of Whole Health Wellness, Corp 1409 Franklin Street, Suite 103, Vancouver, WA 98660 GRAND OPENING! of 9 Round Fitness at 2714 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684. RIGHT COLUMN, TOP TO BOTTOM: NEW LOCATION Elite Care at Sylvan Park 2410 NE 112th Avenue Vancouver, WA 98684 GRAND OPENING: Therapeu c Associates Hazel Dell Physical Therapy 318 NE 99th Street, Vancouver, WA. NEW LOCATION, GRAND EXPANSION: Victor Fitness System at 1721 NE 64th Avenue, Suite 110 Vancouver, WA 98661.
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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR: PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES FOR FEES AND RSVP REQUIREMENTS
5/1/14 GVCC EVENT R C
WALMART NEIGHBOR HOOD MARKET
7:30AM
Join us at the grand opening of their NEW locaƟon.
5/2/14 COMMUNITY EVENT T T
6502 NE 47TH AVENUE
6:30PM
The Clark County Food Bank welcomes you to this food and beer event!
5/3/14 #NEXT CHAPTER EVENT IPZ I VANCOUVER CITY HALL
1PM
Learn about the IPZ and explore the possibiliƟes for Digital Technology in our region.
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5/9/14 MEMBER EVENT N 4 N GVCC OFFICE
9:30AM 11:30AM
Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY MarkeƟng Center
5/9/14 COMMUNITY EVENT T L G D A
5/14/14 GVCC EVENT R C EOCF
4:15PM
Join EducaƟonal OpportuniƟes for Children and Families as they unveil their new image!
5/15/14 GVCC EVENT R C TIGERSTOP
4:15PM
5/9/14 #NEXT CHAPTER EVENT P 2F
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WHITE OAK ALPACAS
NOON
Join us at the “Sheared Delights” family event!
5/18/14 COMMUNITY EVENT C E S
VANCOUVER HILTON
11AM 4PM
This event is designed for residents over 50! Encounter exciƟng services, ideas, and resources available for your acƟve, healthy, independent lifestyle!
5/20/14 GVCC EVENT B A
Celebrate TigerStop’s 20 Year Anniversary!
CAMAS MEADOWS GOLF COURSE
5/16/14 GVCC EVENT PTAC M B E
Journey out to Camas for a evening networking event on the beauƟful grounds of Camas Meadows! $10/Member, please RSVP.
2 5PM
AƩend this event to aide the less fortunate in our community.
CAN POST EVENTS FOR FREE
6PM
Cathy Davidson, author of the community reading challenge book: Now You See It will be in Vancouver!
RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY BANK
GIVING CLOSET
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KIGGINS THEATRE
OpƟmized SBA Profile and Meet and network with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Small Business Program Manager.
5/17/14 GVCC EVENT
5PM 7PM
5/21/14 GVCC EVENT S W L N
BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM 10AM
The best morning networking in Clark County! Get a chance to speak and connect via small group
breakout sessions. Sponsored by: KRIS GREENE!
5/29/14 GVCC EVENT B A S H
STEAKBURGER FAREWELL
5PM 7PM
The enƟre community is invited to Steakburger on HWY 99 to the famous golf-o-rama course for a big party to celebrate their history and future! Panera Bread will be on site! SPONSORED BY MAJ DEVELOPMENT!
6/4/14 GVCC EVENT S W L N
BEACHES RESTAURANT
7:30AM 10AM
Get a chance to speak and connect via small group breakout sessions. Sponsored by Aevum Images.
6/11/14 GVCC EVENT T R N ESD #112 ROOM
7:30 9AM
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LEWIS RIVER
7:30AM REGISTRATION
This is the Chamber’s BIGGEST event of the year! We promise there will be plenty of clowning around!
SPONSORED BY: COLUMBIA BANK 6/13/14 MEMBER EVENT N 4 N GVCC OFFICE
9:30AM 11:30AM
Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY MarkeƟng Center
6/24/14 GVCC EVENT B A H
PACIFIC RIM EXTERIORS
5PM 7PM
Pacific Rim Exteriors will host this BAH event at Cellar 55 TasƟng Room; and, have a ceremonial ribbon cuƫng as a new Chamber Member and business in Vancouver!
Please see to vancouverusa.com for event details. !
6/12/14 GVCC EVENT
All Members of the GVCC can log onto their “Member Account” and post events rela ng to their businesses! It’s free and easy. All you need is your login email and password. If you’ve forgo en yours please email yourchamber@vancouverusa.com and we’ll resend it to you!
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