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2014 BUSINESS & Leadership aWARDS
New GVCC Chairman up to bat
Five Awards Presented
Formal Inauguration at 9/9 Annual Event: “A Whole New Ballgame!” EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY SPECIAL SECTION
Rising Star Millennials Take Center Stage in Focus Group on What Drives Productivity in their Generation
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CHAMBER NEWS Reports from the Head of the Chamber
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We asked 15 of Vancouver’s RisingStar Millennials their
The Chamber’s most prestigious event will take place on Tuesday, September 9th at the Hilton. This year's Officer Installation and Awards event is themed"A Whole New Ballgame." Do not miss it!
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CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS
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Our Ambassador Team goes onsite in Vancouver at a number of ceremonial ribbon cuttings this Summer
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TECH TALK DEBUT A new addition the TECH TALK column will focus on tech related industry news in our emerging technology driven economy
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Eric Sawyer and Don Russo sit together as they embody the theme of the Chamber’s 125th Annual Event: A Whole New Ballgame! At this event we honor the Chamber Board of Directors, introduce the upcoming Chamber Chairman of the Board and honor the 2014 “Business & Leadership Award” Winners. Pg 16. VANCOUVER
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GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO/PRESIDENT: Kelly Love CHAIRMAN: Eric Sawyer
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Eric Sawyer, BBSI Preferred Payroll CHAIR ELECT: Eric Olmsted, On Line Support, Inc. VICE CHAIR: Jody Campbell, The Columbian TREASURER: Dan Monaghan, Perkins & Co. PAST CHAIR: Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Winston Asai, Columbia Machine Ben Bagherpour, SEH America Carol Bua, Tidewater Todd Coleman, Port of Vancouver
John Deeder, Evergreen Public Schools Tamara Fuller, NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson Ben Hoskins, 1-800-GOT-JUNK Di Lacey, PeaceHealth SW Medical Center Wayne Nelson, Clark Public Utilities Tim Schauer, MacKay Sposito Rhona Sen Hoss, Vancouver School Foundation Keith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, P.S. Kristy Weaver, Pacific Continental Bank Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation
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CONTRIBUTORS EVENTS at a glance Kate Singh is an award winning photographer and voted “Best in Clark County 2014”, with a full-service photography studio in downtown Vancouver called: Aevum Images. Kate excels at business headshots, political and corporate photography. Her creativity also extends to milestone events, maternity and family portraits.
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Tuesday, September 9th
“A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME” Annual Officer Installa on and Awards Event Where: Vancouver Hilton Time: 4:30-5:30 social hour, 5:30 program Cost: $45/person $600 VIP Table Sponsored by: The Port of Vancouver USA At the Annual Event the GVCC will acknowledge the GVCC Board of Directors and new incoming Chairman of the Board: Eric Sawyer. Also, the GVCC will present the 2014 “Business & Leadership Award” winners. More info on pages 16 & 17.
Wednesday, September 10th
THE GVCC’S RESOURCE NETWORK (Training Event) Where: Riverview Conference Room Time: Doors open @ 7:15, program @ 7:30 Cost: $5/member, bring a non-member guest and you’re both FREE. The GVCC welcomes Buck Heidrick of the Small Business Development Center hosted out of Washington State University. Topics: Elements In Business Success: Purpose, Values & Brand Promise Wednesday, September 17th
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON LEADS AND NEEDS QUARTERLY DRAWING Where: Beaches Restaurant Time: Doors @ 7am, Program @ 7:30 Cost: $5/member, bring a non-member guest and you’re both FREE. Sponsored by: Babe e’s Hatworks This is Clark County’s best direct, in-person outreach. Each person speaks for 15 seconds about a lead or a need concerning their business at the microphone; then two rounds of small group speed networking. Tuesday, September 23rd
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Where: Peace Health Medical Center Time: 5-7pm Cost: $10/member, $20/non-member The GVCC’s Business AŌer Hours Event is the top place for evening networking in Southwest Washington. OŌen crowds from 150-400 people gather on-locaƟon at a Clark County Business for food, prizes and networking.
LOOK TO THE BACKPAGE CALENDAR FOR MORE EVENTS
CHAMBER NEWS AND UPDATES News from the Head of the Chamber
Chamber Meets with AWB to Weigh in on Southwest Washington Business Priorities By Kelly Love, GVCC CEO/President DON RUSSO, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Chairman’s Farewell, New Leadership This is my final message to you as Chair of the GVCC Board. I am honored to have served you and am happy to take this opportunity to introduce and welcome Eric Sawyer as he steps into the role of Board Chair for the next two years. Many of you know Eric Sawyer as a local business leader and Chamber ambassador. For those of you meeting him for the first time, it won’t take long to learn that Eric is bright, industrious and enthusiastic. Whether through his work endeavors or participation in Chamber events, Eric has proven to be a strong supporter of this community. Just as I feel fortunate to have him as a good personal friend, I feel our community is fortunate to have Eric actively guiding the Chamber forward in its mission. Organized back in 1890 to help local businesses and our community grow, this year marks GVCC’s 125th anniversary. Its mission is the same, but many tools we use are radically different. Thanks to your support, GVCC is making great strides in becoming your “Go To” small business resource center. We’ve made crucial investments in technology with new computers, a new website and a new database. Designed with you and your business’ needs in mind, these improvements will make it easier than ever to find events and workshops aimed at helping you build your business. Use the website from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to post job openings, offer special discounts, and market to Chamber members and the community. Current technology and tools are important but one thing that hasn’t changed in 125 years is that people still want to know who they’re doing business with. The Chamber is a great resource for meeting fellow businesses as well as future customers. It’s about building relationships, long term business partnerships and friendships. I’ll see you out and about in our community.
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is one of a dozen partners creating the Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy. Last month we met: developing a shared set of priority for sustained, statewide prosperity. We looked at our rankings as a state: • 16th in the nation for private sector job growth • 29th in the nation for road conditions • 41st in the nation for bridge conditions • 32nd in the nation for high school graduation rates • 12th in the nation for student achievement in math • 3rd in the nation for low and consistent electricity rates • 40th in the nation for unemployment insurance taxes • 50th in the nation for workers’ compensation benefits paid
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es and opportunities in the areas of education, job creation, investment and taxes.
We are competing with other states and other nations for future business growth. Since the first scoping meetings statewide of which GVCC was a part of, the Alliance will now develop shared priorities for prosperity. It As you can see, we have challeng- will serve as a call to action at the
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Your local businesses’ interests and issues will be represented by your chamber. I encourage your input and believe it is the chamber’s responsibility to make sure your voice is heard as decisions are made that can either help or hinder your success.
Public Affairs: Three Things Businesses Need to Know About the Clark County Charter This election cycle we have a great opportunity to change the way our county government is organized. If passed, this will be the first change to our County Charter since it was created by the Washington State Constitution in 1889. Eric Olmstead, Last year we elected a diOnline Support, Inc. verse cross section of folks PAC Chair to sit down and come up with a County Charter to better represent today’s Clark County citizens. Conservatives and liberals, young and old, worked together on a proposed County Charter that will be voted on in the November election. The proposed Charter has three major changes:
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state and federal levels, ready to launch in 2015.
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1. Currently the three Board Commissioners have both legislative and executive power. Under the new Charter the three Board Commissioners become five Councilors and will hold only legislative power, and a County Manager will hold executive powers. This will give Clark County department heads one boss, instead of four allowing for more efficient and expedient communications. Because some duties currently performed by the Commissioner will be moved to the County Manager, the pay for the new Councilor positions would be reduced from current Commissioner pay of $102,224 per year to $53,000 per year. This form of government has proven effective in other communities as it provides a series of checks and balances, allowing for better representation of all citizens.
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Tuesday, September 9th 2014
2014 “Business & Leadership Awards” The GVCC will present five “Business & Leadership Awards” on Tuesday, September 9th during the Annual Event at the Hilton. The Chamber has been calling for nomina ons since July for these pres gious awards. A number of finalists in each award category will be part of the ceremony, with the recipient being acknowledged that night.
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Star ng on Monday, September 29th the Chamber will kick off the fall “Home Based Business Educa on Series” in the GVCC Conference Room. A number of talented speakers are currently being booked that will offer their exper se in marke ng, communica ons, management and the do’s and don’ts of working at home. Small Businesses are also encouraged to a end. Register online at vancouverusa.com. New Speaker Profile: Amy Vance, owner and creator of Vance Family Soy Candles will speak about the top three problems/mistakes they ran into while opera ng their home based business; plus ps to avoid these costly mistakes in your home based business. Thursday, October 16th 2014
PTAC: Meet the Buyer Doing Business with Local Public Agencies
Carroll Bernard the local PTAC Government Marke ng Specialist and the City of Vancouver will host this half day event at City Hall to network and learn about doing business with your local public agencies. Register online at vancouverusa.com.
2. For the first time in our county’s history, the people are given the power to bring initiatives forward for vote, whereas today, only the County Commissioners can change ordinances and county laws. 3. The Charter also sets up a process to make further changes to County Government through a review and amendment process. Stable, predictable, county governance is good for business. From my viewpoint, the proposed Charter provides the best structure to move Clark County forward. Whatever your viewpoint, I encourage you to vote on this important initiative for Clark County’s future.
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Businesses that Understand Shift in Mobile Internet Usage, Will Better Compete By Preston Zeller CEO - Zellerhaus Digital Agency
FIVE STEPS
TOWARDS TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE 1. Define Your Branding Branding is really the foundation for everything you produce, both digitally and physically. This includes your imagery, colors, messaging, etc. Make sure you have a solid handle on this before anything else. 2. Develop a Responsive Website This kind of website will adapt to any kind of viewing platform to make for a pleasurable experience. Ensure no user is left behind and that information can be delivered appropriately. 3. Find Out What Your Prospects
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Don’t just place a bio and directions to your office on the website. Your site should be a hub of information about the company and a proving ground that you’re not just committed to the sale, but you’re committed to the customers and earning their trust. Give them what they want! 4. Optimize Your Funnel How do you get new customers? Many companies make the process of client acquisition actually a difficult process when it shouldn’t be. Provide value and make it easy for someone to raise their hand. 5. Test Test and Test Again Technology breaks, so put measures in place to simulate the customer experience and make this effortlessly smooth. Once you have that in place, test CTA headlines, button colors, background, etc. There’s psychology behind every decision a consumer makes.
The web you were used to is gone. No I’m not talking about the death of dial-up modems in homes or the emergence of fiber-optic technology - this is something much bigger. As the online experience continues to shift and the digital landscape evolves at an exponential rate, businesses and entrepreneurs need to rethink the way in which they harness the web for future growth. The web is no longer a desktop experience; it’s in your pocket, it’s in your hand, and it’s changing the behavior of users around the world. By the end of 2014, mobile internet usage will overtake desktop internet usage. To put that into perspective, adults spend more time on mobile media than they do on newspapers and magazines combined. In the US alone, mobile only pageviews increased from 3.7% to 12.7% between 2012 and 2013. Worldwide, the gap is even bigger with a margin increase of 11.3%. If that isn’t enough, 99% of smartphone users utilize their mobile browser at least once a day. You may be saying to yourself at this point, “OK, so I need to get a mobile content strategy in place.” Not so fast. In order to digest what the above stats mean for your business strategy, it’s time for a paradigm shift. Here it goes: there is no such thing as a mobile content strategy. There is no tablet web, phone web, or desktop web, there is just THE WEB. We may view the web in different scenarios, but the experience should remain consistent across the board. Put another way, the lines of online information architecture are all but erased. As users’ mobile media consumption climbs, their web savvy is also being refined to a level that does not tolerate a lackluster performance. In fact, 46% of consumers will NOT return to a mobile site that is not properly working. What’s more, 74% of consumers will not wait 5 seconds for a page to load on their mobile device before abandoning the page (ouch!). Here’s the kicker though - 39% of businesses do absolutely nothing to make their site mobile-ready. Even then, making your site mobile-ready does not
mean it is optimized to the level it should be for the best experience. As an example, my wife and I were deciding where to go for dinner after attending an event a few weeks ago. Naturally, I drove and my wife whipped out the smartphone to look up a couple restaurants we had heard of. One of the restaurants we were particularly excited to check out, but to our dismay, their online website wasn’t even presentable. There was a splash page with some text and no available menu. The second restaurant had a better mobile version of their site but the menu was scanned in from a computer and extremely pixelated. We ended up doing a local search, checking out Yelp reviews, going to that website, checking out the (readable) menu, and selecting a place to eat at. TWO potential places lost our business simply because their only web presence was lackluster! --->>>
<<<--- Consequentially, I’m going to give you some solid steps to getting a game plan in place to improve your online presence, but before I do that, let me give you a couple case studies (names protected for confidentiality). These are both examples I have been intimately a part of. The first one is from a bill auditing company in the medical industry. Their site underwent an extensive redesign which launched in the beginning of the year. After 6 months, their pages/visit have doubled (from 3 to 6), their bounce rate improved dramatically to about 1% on average, and organic traffic has seen a 200% increase. Roughly 35% of this site’s traffic is on a mobile device, with phones actually having the lowest bounce rate of .69%. The across-the-board restructuring has resulted in more leads, better SERP, and dramatically increased site traffic stats. The second example is from a company in the financial industry. On the mobile version of their landing page, we stripped out some of the otherwise desktop viewable information and streamlined the page as a whole with one notable addition: a CTA button saying “Click to Call xxx-xxx-xxxx”. The conservative improvement figure was 10% for call conversions from mobile phones.
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EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY
Page 11 Employee Productivity intro Keys to productivity
>> >>>>> The Millennials A new genera on is paving their way in the workplace: The Millennials (born a er 1980). They are going to become the largest genera on, exceeding the baby boomers in total numbers. They see the workplace differently. They are nimble, and have different needs from genera ons before them. We collected a number of Vancouver’s rising Millennial stars and asked them to use their own words on what mo vates them in the workplace.
Ben Campbell, 26 Digital Strategist The Columbian Ben.campbell@columbian.com
What are three things that will keep you productive in your workplace: 1. 2. 3.
Good company culture Opportunity to advance within company Good communica on with management
more questions and Answers
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page 12-13 The results of the Millennials focus group survey on productivity
page 14 Member experts weigh in on productivity
Employee productivity Employee produc vity can be the make-or-break of business success. When we hire employees we’re always looking for a combina on of skills and experience; but what else should we be looking for? A ributes like: passion, work ethic and quality of work are much harder to iden fy in the interview process. There are many things a company can do to enhance employee produc vity in current employees - post hire, such as: work environment, management style, understanding employee praise and streamlining. We’ve collected a few members to speak on the topic of Employee Produc vity. And, we’ve also asked about 15 of our rising-star Millennials about what mo vates them the most in the workplace.
Employee Engagement: Key to Productivity Leading research by Gallup, Inc. shows that employee engagement is a top determinant of produc vity. How engaged an employee is depends largely on how well the individual’s strengths are matched to job responsibili es. Research shows Michelle that employees who apply Giovannozzi their strengths on a daily baCorporate Relations, Clark College sis are six mes more likely to Corporate Education be engaged on the job. Similarly, teams focused on their strengths are 12.5% more produc ve. Engaged employees are enthusias c and emo onally invested in their work, and focused on crea ng value for their employers. By contrast, disengaged employees are nega ve and poten ally hos le toward their organiza ons. They lack mo va on and are unhappy, unproduc ve, and liable to spread nega vity to otherwise posi ve coworkers. Within the U.S. workforce Gallup es mates the cost of disengagement to be more than
$300 billion in lost produc vity alone. To improve produc vity a business should evaluate the commitment and job fit of its workers. In the United States 29% of the workforce is engaged, 54% is not engaged, and 18% is ac vely disengaged. That means that for an average company there is room for a 71% increase in engagement! Even a small, incremental change can improve produc vity. Companies with high employee engagement, defined as those with at least 9.3 engaged employees for every ac vely disengaged employee, experienced 147% higher earnings per share than their compe on. This demonstrates that improving employee engagement can result in increased business outcomes and financial success.
Results are based off a digital focus group questionnaire of Vancouver Based Millennials employed by Chamber Members. Results are not scien fic.
The Millennials What Vancouver’s Millennials, who work for GVCC members have to say!
The GVCC worked to compile a list of our top rising talent within GVCC Member Businesses. Managers, CEO’s, past professors and peers nominated these top individuals based on their work ethics, performance and future. We asked them to take part in a virtual “Focus Group” to talk about Employee Produc vity issues. Their genera on (persons born in 1980 or a er) are set to be the largest genera on ever. They will influence not only the market but workplace culture by 2025. We want to know what mo vates them....
part I
We asked our Millennials their thoughts on exis ng Millennial based research.
Goal: to see if they align with na onal and global trends.
Desire for Flexibility
We posed seven ques ons. They agreed 100% with research findings in only two cases:
part II
In this sec on we asked our Millennials to rank workplace benefits in order of importance, and reasons for
leaving a job.
We asked our Millennials to rank their most valued common workplace benefits (17 total choices). These were the top answers:
Your management team Flexibility for Time-off Team Environment Strong job tle Vaca on me
Desire for impact
401K program Good Health Insurance Compensa on for higher learning Your own office Year end bonus Independent Workload Environment Start me of job
With about 75% in agreement with current studies, our Millennials value job tle greatly. Also, about 70% agreed that they’d choose workplace flexibility over pay as a benefit. Where we differ: A staggering 75% disagreed with research that said Millennials wouldn’t work for a job that banned social media. 58% found it true that Millennials tend to leave jobs a er a two year stay, while 42% disagreed with that statement.
Your own cubicle Sending a similar survey on valued common workplace job benefits is an extremely effecve way to engage with your employees. Once you know what mo vates them, you can work on shaping goals to meet their needs.
Millennials tend to job-hop, what would keep you productive in your current position?: Madison KozacekHantho, 22 Marke ng & Communica ons Manager Fort Vancouver NaƟonal Trust madi.kozacek@fortvan.org
Answer: I think it is challenging to stay at a job more than two years when you aren’t given an opportunity to learn and grow within a company and aren’t given any feedback on how you are doing as an employee. I would be more likely to stay with an organiza on that can give me opportuni es to work up to a stronger job tle, be er compensaon, more responsibili es, and feedback on how to be be er at my job.
What keeps you motivated? Answer: A challenge & goal oriented tasks.
Setareh Alizadeh, 23 Project Coordinator setareh.g.alizadeh@gmail.com
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part III
When we asked: What the top reasons for LEAVING a company? We were surprised that it contradicted the results of Part 1; where we found 100% of our Millennials agreed they wanted a job with “impact.” On the bo om of the list for ‘reasons for leaving’ a job were the two items associated with impact: “no culture of company giving,” and dead last on the list was “no opportunity for employee giving.”
We asked the Millennials in our Focus Group to use their own words in describing what mo vates them in the workplace. This is what they had to say:
Max Ault, 26 Business Development Manager Columbia River Economic Development Council mault@credc.org
What keeps you motivated/retained as you approach the two-year mark in your position?:
Express desire for advancement, No ac on taken Strict, inflexible office hours Overbearing management Lack of rewards/bonuses/praise Low ranking job tle
As a young professional dedicated to professional growth and community impact, an employer that demonstrates commitment and support of my personal and professional growth is bound to retain me at the two year mark. This commitment and support could include involvement-by and interest-of management in my professional goals individually and for the organiza on, valuing my input and insight regarding organiza onal mission and growth, and providing opportuni es for advancement of skills, interests, and internal stature. An employer with a corporate culture that provides achievable opportuni es for upward mobility and advancement commensurate with demonstrated dedica on, perseverance, achievement of goals, and innova ve thinking will also be successful in the arena of employee reten on.
Mike Reiter, 26
Long commute
Staff Engineer Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. mreiter@maulfoster.com
Did not have a 401K program Lack of goals
Research has shown vacation time is a big motivator for millennials, is this true for you?:
Lack of ability to telecommute Not enough vaca on me Impersonal Coworkers This strong desire of advancement, job tle and impact is consistent with countless studies on Millennials. In fact, according to research Millennials are on track to jump over Gen Xers within corpora ons for middle management jobs. They have shown they aren’t afraid to change jobs the moment they feel there isn’t room/avenue for advancement, or someone else is in line for a promo on.
REITER: Not vaca on me, exactly, but the opportunity to set my own schedule based around my personal approach to mee ng project deadlines and performance goals. That is a big driver of day-to-day sa sfac on.
Morgan Parker, 24 YouthFirst
Employment PARKER: Absolutely! I love to travel and look forward to taking Specialist vaca ons in areas of the world that are far from Vancouver. Having Partners in Careers the flexibility to take a few weeks off so that I can travel to places morgan@swwpic.org on the other side of the world is incredibly important to me. For me it also increases produc vity. It’s important to have opportuni es for “brain breaks” and it’s important to have the op on to spend me with family. I think increased vaca on would push me to stay at any company.
Sean Rivera, 25
This is taking a toll on businesses seeking to groom Millennials within their companies. It is said that tens of thousands of dollars goes into retraining posi ons each me an employee leaves - this directly affects a company’s bo om line.
RIVERA: My company is very flexible with allowing me off, and this is a Tax Stuff Perkins & Co. mo vator for me to stay with this srivera@perkinsaccoun ng.com firm because I don’t believe many companies are this flexible.
What is the single most important issue/motivator to you?: Answer: Advancement
Ryan Macauley, 24 Planned Maintenance Specialist Entek CorporaƟon rmacauley@entekhvac.com
Answer: What is my future with this organiza on. Do I see myself with them long term?
Polina Senchilo, 26 Columbia Collectors Polina@columbiacollectors.com
Answer: The poten al to grow into a more dignified role with larger responsibili es.
Kayla Bowker, 23 Marke ng Coordinator, LoanStar Home Lending kbowker@goloanstar.com
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Efficient Communication Increases Productivity Sta s cs confirm that video converts web traffic at a rate that is six mes higher than text alone. Every minute (yes, that’s sixty seconds) of video communicates the same amount of context and meaning as one million words. Imagine if you could say a million words to your employees every day. Your verbosity might not be the most produc ve tool! Recently, I read an ar cle published by 6Strong Media which disseminates some great informa on on video’s correla on with workplace safety. It suggests the most effec ve form of workplace safety training comes in the form of a video. This is especially crucial to employers who have historically high turnover rates. Asking the CEO or head of HR to personally officiate each and every new hire orienta on detracts from their own produc vity and is frankly a waste of me. Videos can be retained and edited at a cost effec ve price to stay relevant even when policies and procedures change. They cover a large amount of material in a concise deliverable, incorpora ng OSHA regula ons and employer policies in a medium that is both interacve and informa ve. Forbes tells us tablets have le an indelible mark on the workplace, improving func onality, allowing for seamless portability and interac on with clients and business partners. From tradeshows to business presenta ons, the lightweight tablet facilitates simple, colorful sharing. Video is inbound marke ng’s best friend, and can be easily viewed in a tablet-friendly resolu on, making your next presenta on lightweight, dextrous and eye-catching. I invite business owners to take a look at professional video for their next endeavor and contact us if they need a local resource for crea ng, improving or collabora ng on a visual media project. Holly Strassner Marketing and Sales Director DreamCapture Media, LLC
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Member Experts on Productivity: Simple Strategies for Integrating Movement and Productivity Encouraging crea vity, and managing stress. As our collec ve understanding grows, workplace wellness programs designed to encourage physical ac vity are Jeni Gall increasingly comScheduled Owner, Move mon. Physical Therapy movement breaks, on site gyms, and exercise classes provide opportuni es for movement during work hours. For small businesses looking to provide opportuni es for movement while keeping costs low, consider the following strategies: 1) Create an atmosphere that encourages movement. For example, it may be incredibly beneficial to stand during a mee ng, while on a conference call, or when discussing the day’s schedule with your staff. 2) Strategically rotate tasks or worksta ons. Mixing up tasks and sharing responsibili es ensures that employees can cover for each other, encourages a higher level of engagement, and is an excellent way to s mulate ongoing learning. 3) Provide large-format writing surfaces for brainstorming and sharing informa on. The simple act of crossing midline while performing a task, such as wri ng on a white board, is known to s mulate all areas of the brain for improved func on and ease of learning. 4) Explore different ways to sit or stand. While working at a computer, consider turning the chair around backward, si ng cross-legged for a me, or even moving a laptop to the chair and kneeling on the floor. While standing, try placing a foot on a low stool, or putng one foot in front of the other in a split stance. Exploring a variety of possibili es in posture and movement will undoubtedly improve a en on to detail and the ability to adapt.
Student Debt Woes Decrease Employee Productivity Did you know that financial stress impacts employee produc vity? According to a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Financial Wellness Survey of U.S. workers, 29 percent of respondents said personal financial issues distract them from their work and 48 percent said they’ve handled their personal finances during work hours. Money worries don’t just af- Sarah Arslanian fect those with lower incomes, either. Manager of Community and The report found that financial disCorporate trac ons at work were highest among Engagement those earning $100,000 or more, as SaltMoney.org well as employees aged 35 to 40. That’s a prime popula on to struggle with one of the biggest financial stressors making headlines today – college debt. Although the phrase “student loan” typically brings up visions of 20-something art history majors struggling to get by on a barista salary, the reality is that many student debtors deal with their loan payback long into adulthood. In fact, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, nearly 42 percent of all student loan borrowers are aged 30 to 50. And, American Student Assistance® es mates upwards of 50 percent of all educa on borrowers are past due at least 90 days or are postponing payment, o en due to economic hardship. So what can be done to alleviate the student debt that causes financial stress and leads to decreased employee produc vity? Here in Vancouver, American Student Assistance, a nonprofit that specializes in giving students money knowledge for college and beyond, is partnering with Clark College, WSU Vancouver, Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington and others to arm students and alumni with the know-how they need to take control of their educa on debt – and their financial life - once and for all. Thanks to this partnership, thousands of local students and recent college graduates will have free access to ASA’s SALT™ (www.saltmoney.org) financial educa on program, including proac ve communica ons about student loan management, easy-to-use online tools, tailored educa onal content, self-paced online personal finance courses, social media, apps, and personalized loan repayment counseling.
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Your 2014-2015 Chamber Team
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Eric Sawyer Chairman/Team Captain BBSI Preferred Payroll 8100 NE Parkway Drive Suite 200 Vancouver, WA 98662
Don Russo Past Chair/Veteran Schwabe, Williamson & Wya 700 Washington St., Suite 701 Vancouver, WA 98660
Todd Coleman Play Maker Port of Vancouver 3103 NW Lower River Rd Vancouver, WA 98660
Di Lacey Star Rookie PeaceHealth SW WA Medical Center 400 NE Mother Joseph Place Vancouver, WA 98664
Eric Olmsted Chair Elect/Slugger On Line Support, Inc. 5500 NE 109th Court Suite E Vancouver, WA 98662
Winston Asai Numbers Man Columbia Machine Inc. 107 Grand Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661
John Deeder The Professor Evergreen Public Schools PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Wayne Nelson The Power Hitter Clark Public U li es 1200 Fort Vancouver Way Vancouver, WA 98663
Jody Campbell Vice Chair/ Clutch The Columbian 701 West 8th Street Vancouver, WA 98660
Ben Bagherpour #1 Draft Pick SEH America Inc PO Box 8965 Vancouver, WA 98668
Tamara J. Fuller The Closer NAI Norris, Biggs & Simpson 700 Washington, Ste. 608 Vancouver, WA 98660
Tim Schauer Most Valuable Player MacKay & Sposito, Inc. SE Tech Center Dr., #140 Vancouver, WA 98683
Daniel Monaghan Secretary/Treasurer Stats Man Perkins & Company 805 Broadway, Suite 405 Vancouver, WA 98660
Carol Bua Star Rookie Tidewater 6305 NW Old Lower River Road Vancouver, WA 98660
Ben Hoskins The Technician 1-800-You Move Me/1-800 Got Junk 4001 Main Street Suite 312 Vancouver, WA 98663
Rhona Sen Hoss Motivator Founda on for Vancouver Public Schools PO Box 6039 Vancouver, WA 98668-6039
On September 9th at the GVCC’s “Annual Officer Installa on and Awards Event” you will see the 2013-2014 Chairman of the Board, Don Russo (pictured right) hands the reins over to the 2014-2015 Chairman of the Board: Eric Sawyer. Don has been an excep onal leader through the many challenges Clark County business have faced. Many mes Don and other Chamber representa ves have traveled to Olympia to press the issues of Southwest Washington businesses. Eric Sawyer will bring a fresh perspecve to the Chamber. Last year he helped lead the first ever membership drive in April which brought in 26 new members during a one-month push. He’s humorous by nature, but dead serious about business. We predict an embrace of technological change during his leadership.
Keith Wallace Utility Frumen , Lander & Wallace, CPA’s 1300 Esther St., Ste. 202 Vancouver, WA 98660
Kristy Weaver Grand Slammer Pacific Con nental Bank 911 Main St. Ste 100 Vancouver, WA 98660
Jeff Woodside The Strategist Nu er Corpora on 7211A NE 43rd Ave Vancouver, WA 98661
AMERICAN STUDENT ASSISTANCE/ SALT 3804 F STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98663
www.saltmoney.org
APOLLO DRAIN & ROOTER SERVICE INC. 2208 NW BIRDSDALE AVENUE SUITE 8 GRESHAM, OR 97030
www.apollo-drain.com
BURNETT & ASSOCIATES 9441 DOUBLE DIAMOND PARKWAY SUITE 11 RENO, NV 89521
www.burne andassociates.com
CANDANCE PARADIS- ADVOCARE INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR
MCDONALD’S STOCKFORD VILLAGE 710 NE 98TH CIRCLE VANCOUVER, WA 98665
MOVE PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLLC 5305 EAST 18TH STREET SUITE 101 VANCOUVER, WA 98661
www.movept.org
PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION 14747 NW GREENBRIER PARKWAY PORTLAND, OR 97006
www.pacificoffice.com
PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE www.pacresmortgage.com/branch/ vancouv
REAL BENEFITS GROUP
15000 NE 249TH AVENUE BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA 98606
412 JEFFERSON PARKWAY SUITE 201 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
www.advocare.com/120414356
www.realbenefitsgroup.com
CENTERLOGIC INC.
RIDGEFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 122
7414 NE HAZEL DELL AVENUE SUITE B VANCOUVER, WA 98665
www.centerlogic.com
2724 S HILLHURST ROAD RIDGEFIELD, WA 98642
GIRLS SCOUTS OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
SCHNEIDER AND SON
9620 SW BARBUR BLVD. PORTLAND, OR 97219
www.girlscoutsosw.org
HUNKE EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK SALES 19215 SE 34TH STREET #106 CAMAS, WA 98607
www.hunkeequipment.com
LANDMARK PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 10000 NE 7TH AVENUE SUITE 395 VANCOUVER, WA 98685
www.ridge.k12.wa.us 25717 NE CC LANDON ROAD YACOLT, WA 98675
TAMRA LOOSEMORE - MEDICARE INSURANCE 1711 MAIN STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98660
www.comparemyplans.com
MILL CREEK PUB
ED WYSE & COMPANY, INC.
www.millcreekpub.com
3701 7TH AVENUE SOUTH SEATTLE, WA 98134
MONTGOMERY AND GRAHAM
www.edwyse.com
www.landmarkprofessional.net
GOODWILL- BATTLE GROUND
MCDONALD’S BATTLE GROUND
101 NW 20TH AVENUE BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604
515 W MAIN STREET BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604
MCDONALD’S ANDRESEN 2814 NE ANDRESEN ROAD VANCOUVER, WA 98661
MCDONALD’S CAMAS 3354 NE 3RD AVENUE CAMAS, WA 98607
MCDONALD’S FISHER’S LANDING 2400 SE 165TH AVENUE VANCOUVER, WA 98683
MCDONALD’S FORT VANCOUVER 2110 E. FOURTH PLAIN VANCOUVER, WA 98661
MCDONALD’S HAZEL DELL 7010 NE HIGHWAY 99 VANCOUVER, WA 98665
MCDONALD’S ORCHARDS 5517 NE GHER ROAD VANCOUVER, WA 98662
GOODWILL- HAZEL DELL STORE 1600 NE 78TH STREET VANCOUVER, WA 98665
GOODWILL- SALMON CREEK 14300 NE 20TH AVENUE VANCOUVER, WA 98686
GOODWILL- VANCOUVER OUTLET STORE 9025 NE 117TH AVENUE VANCOUVER, WA 98662
GOODWILL- VANCOUVER STORE 6425 NE FOURTH PLAIN VANCOUVER, WA 98661
HOUCK & ASSOCIATES, P.C. CPA’S 300 WEST 15TH STREET SUITE 301 VANCOUVER, WA 98660
LEVANEN INC. 24209 NE 53RD AVENUE BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604
www.levaneninc.com
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1721 NE 64TH AVENUE #120 VANCOUVER, WA 98661
www.mgbenefits.com
PALM PRODUCTIONS, INC. 1701 BROADWAY STREET SUITE 113 VANCOUVER, WA 98663
www.palmproduc ons.org
STEPHEN’S PLACE 501 SE ELLSWORTH ROAD VANCOUVER, WA 98664
www.stephensplace.org
TINA VLACHOS AGENCY-AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 8720 NE CENTERPOINTE DRIVE SUITE 105 VANCOUVER, WA 98665
www. navlachos.com
UNITED EMPLOYERS 906 NE 19TH AVENUE PORTLAND, OR 97232
www.unitedemployers.org
ZELLERHAUS DIGITAL AGENCY 600 SE 177TH AVENUE VANCOUVER, WA 98683
www.zellerhaus.com
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Car Forensics Big Al’s Allfate industrial Supply LLC If you’d like to be featured, reach out to Darcy Altizer, VP Member Services and she can fill you in on all the programs offered by the GVCC that you may be eligible for: daltizer@vancouverusa.com.
26-50+ Years of Membership
40 ET 8 Voiture Local No. 99 27 years Cascade Dental Group 31 years Clark County Association of Realtors 32 years Clark County Event Center 33 years Evergreen School District #114 28 years Fidelity National - Chicago Title 48 years Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, CPA’s 34 years Innovative Services NW 26 years iQ Credit Union - Downtown 30 years McCord’s Vancouver Toyota-Scion & RV Center 30 years Pro-Tech Industries Inc 29 years Stein Distributing, Inc. 46 years
16-25 Years of Membership American Medical Response 25 years Beacock Music & Education Center 24 years Bryant & Associates 21 years Controltek, Inc. 21 years The Heathman Lodge & Hudson’s Bar & Grill 18 years Lake Shore Athletic Club, Inc. 24 years
REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.VBJUSA.COM! BOARDROOM EXECUTIVE SESSION EVENT
September 25, 2014 | 5:30-7:30 pm This forum will offer the business community the opportunity to gather and discuss a current issue or initiative. A panel of both topic experts and local business people will discuss the topic and answer questions from the group. September’s Topic: Education & Workforce Development: Attracting, building & retaining the skills we need. Brickstone Ballroom at 105 W. Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660 $45 pre-registration required. Admission includes generous appetizers along with beer, wine and soft drinks.
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HEALTHIEST COMPANIES OF SW WASHINGTON SHOWCASE & RECEPTION
October 29, 2014 | 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Recognizing local companies who have developed strong workplace wellness programs and makes wellness a priority for their employees. Studies show a healthy workforce is a top contributor to a healthy bottom line. Artillery Barracks Banquet & Conference Room. $50 pre-registration is required. Admission includes beer, wine, generous appetizer buffet, live entertainment and networking. 1251 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661 | 360.695.2442 | www.vbjusa.com
16-25 Years of Membership Mattress Factory Outlet 20 years MJ Murdock Charitable Trust 18 years The Raring Corporation 24 years Rex Plastics, Inc. 24 years Riverview Community Bank 17 years
6-15 Years of Membership Adco Commercial Printing & Graphics 13 years ARCpoint Labs of Vancouver 6 years Bergstrom Nutrition 15 years Billygan’s Roadhouse 12 years Clark Regional Wastewater District 11 years Columbia Metal Works Inc 14 years Columbia Tech Center 12 years Dick Hannah Dealerships - CORPORATE BENEFITS PROGRAM 8 years EcoTech Recycling LLC 7 years Fabricated Products, Inc. 12 years Formos Software Development 8 years Global Security 15 years Home Instead Senior Care 6 years Instafab Company, Inc. 8 years Killian Pacific 13 years Kirkwood & Kirkwood, Inc. 6 years Last Frontier Casino 13 years McDonald’s Mill Plain 6 years Normandeau Associates, Inc. 8 years The Quarry at Columbia Tech Center 7 years Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council 12 years Team Construction 8 years The Grant House Restaurant 10 years The Rock Wood-Fired Pizza & Spirits 6 years Westby Associates Inc 6 years
1-5 Years of Membership Banner Bank 5 years Caribbean And Beyond 3 years Chevron USA 4 years CID Bio-Scence 3 years Clear Channel Outdoor 4 years Cognesis Marketing Concepts 5 years Columbia Springs 5 years Evergreen School District Foundation 4 years Farwest Steel Corporation 2 years Kris Greene Agency, LLC 2 years Lamar Transit Advertising 1 year Lexington House 1 year Northwood Cabinets 2 years NuStar Energy 5 years Omega Industries 3 years Oregon Iron Works 1 year Providence Medical Group - Mill Plain 5 years Rider & Associates Inc 3 years TSYS Merchant Solutions 5 years Vancouver Orthodontic Specialists 5 years When The Shoe Fits 2 years Zenith Properties NW 4 years
Thank you for continued Membership!
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THANK YOU GVCC AMBASSADOR TEAM! GRAND OPENING! Habitat for Humanity ReStore 10811 SE Mill Plain Blvd.
GRAND OPENING! Hockinson Wellness Massage, LLC 15814 NE 182nd Avenue Brush Prairie, WA 98606
ANNIVERSARY! Van Mall Re rement Community 7808 NE 51st Street Vancouver, WA 98662 GROUND BREAKING Children’s Center 13500 SE 7th Street Vancouver, WA
CELEBRATION Stuff the Bus, 2 Loca ons! #1 Spanky’s parking lot: 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98683. #2 Burgerville Parking Lot 16416 SE McGillivary Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98683.
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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR: PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES FOR FEES AND RSVP REQUIREMENTS 9/3/14 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: Kris Greene!
9/5/14 GVCC EVENT R C
RETAILS THRIFT STORE
10:30AM
Join us at the grand opening of their NEW locaƟon.
9/6/14 COMMUNITY EVENT 25 Y A WSU VANCOUVER CAMPUS
3PM 8PM
Open House and FesƟval Style event! Open to the public.
9/9/14 GVCC SIGNATURE EVENT T A E B L A THE HILTON
4:30 5:30 RECEPTION 5:30 7 PROGRAM
We will recognize the 2014-15 Board of Directors and honor the
2014 “Business and Leadership Award” recipients.
9/10/14 GVCC EVENT T R N
RIVERVIEW CENTER
7:30 9AM
Speaker: Buck Heidrick, Business Advisor of the SBDC. Topic: Elements In Business Success: Purpose, Values & Brand Promise
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: BabeƩe’s Hatwork!
9/18/14 GVCC EVENT R C
COLUMBIA DANCE
5PM
Celebrate their 25 year anniversary and enjoy refreshments while networking!
9/12/14 MEMBER EVENT N 4 N
9/23/14 GVCC EVENT B A
9:30AM 11:30AM
PEACEHEALTH SOUTH WEST MEDICAL CENTER
GVCC OFFICE
Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY MarkeƟng Center.
9/13/14 COMMUNITY EVENT P E PORT OF CAMAS WASHOUGAL
11AM 3PM
Free event to help people plan for a natural disaster.
9/17/14 GVCC EVENT S W L N
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CAN POST EVENTS FOR FREE
5PM 7PM
Tour leading edge services and providers at this event while you enjoy seasonal foods, prepared by Chef Pruyn! Prize Drawing valued at $1,000. $10/ Member, please RSVP.
9/24/14 GVCC EVENT S B L O SW W GVCC OFFICE
3PM 4:30PM
Learn about products/ resources available through the Small Business AdministraƟon.
9/25/14 GVCC EVENT
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HOMESTREET BANK
4:15PM
HomeStreet Bank is finished remodeling and wants you to join in on the celebraƟon!
10/3/14 COMMUNITY EVENT T S CLARK COUNTY FOOD BANK
6PM 9PM
9/29/14 GVCC EVENT R C
Support the Clark County Food Bank and aƩend this Annual Event!
4:30PM
10/8/14 GVCC EVENT T R N
ALL STAR ORTHODONTICS
Help formally welcome this new business! Enjoy networking, appeƟzers, refreshments, and door prize drawings.
9/29/14 GVCC EVENT F “H B B S ” CRAFTING MEDIA STATEMENTS
6:30 7:30PM
Learn and pracƟce how to write compelling PR Ɵtles, quotes and subject lines to get your releases noƟced.
10/1/14 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: Women Entrepreneurs OrganizaƟon.
RIVERVIEW CENTER
7:30 9AM
ExporƟng – Western US Agriculture Trade AssociaƟon.
10/10/14 MEMBER EVENT N 4 N GVCC OFFICE
9:30AM 11:30AM
10/15/14 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: The Hampton Inn.
10/16/14 GVCC EVENT PTAC M B E
THE CITY OF VANCOUVER
9AM NOON
Learn about what you public agencies are looking for and what they spend their money on.
Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY MarkeƟng Center.
10/28/14 GVCC EVENT B A
10/12/14 COMMUNITY EVENT G R C
The GVCC’s biggest monthly evening networking event! Enjoy great food, prizes and networking! $10/ Member, please RSVP.
5PM 7PM
NW PERSONAL TRAINING
9AM
The 8th Annual event to raise money for a great cause! Pink Brigade Guys and Kids Mini-Marathon also available.
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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