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8 CELEBRATING 130 YEARS The Chamber’s 130th Anniversary 11 LEMONADE DAY Presented by iQ Credit Union
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10 MEMBER SNAPSHOT An interview with Kate Singh 18 RIBBON CUTTINGS Celebrating businesses across SW Washington 21 NEW MEMBERS Welcome to the Chamber
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20 CHAMBER CHECKLIST Where to begin once you’ve joined the Chamber 22 MAKING CONNECTIONS Your business under the spotlight
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Reflecting Back & Moving Forward We have all heard the idiom, ‘the more things change, the more they remain the same,’ and the Chamber and the local business community have proven that over and over. Just consider these “historical” efforts and how similar they are to what we are working on today: • 125 years ago the Chamber of Commerce presented the idea of a bridge spanning the Columbia River and 12 years later the Chamber was there to cut the ribbon on the new access across the mighty Columbia. It comes as no surprise that today your Chamber is equally involved in efforts to replace that original bridge assuring safe crossings between Washington and Oregon for the next 125 years. • Not long after the Bridge proposal the Chamber of Commerce promoted the need for electrical infrastructure to
be strung out to Hockinson and LaCenter. Though the infrastructure necessary is slightly different the advocacy by the Chamber in support of Broadband to rural portions of the County certainly is reminiscent of role the Chamber played over a 100 years ago.
• Nearly 100 years ago, motivated by an agricultural depression in the region, the Chamber considers ideas around redevelopment of the downtown and waterfront areas. Some 75 years later, around 1997, the Chamber partnered with the City of Vancouver on another downtown redevelopment plan.
As we celebrate 130 years supporting the SW Washington business community, we fondly take a look at our history and admire how far we’ve come. Read more about our 130 years on Page 8.
FROM THE CHAIR
Kevin Getch
GVCC, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Do You Feel The Energy? Do you feel the energy surging through Vancouver? It is palpable and it is rippling through Southwest Washington and into the surrounding communities. There is a lot of excitement about the progress we’ve made and are continuing to make towards our shared vision as a community. The great news is we’ve already created something special. Clark County has numerous non-profit organizations, businesses, and people that are all moving forward together to make it even better. We’ve been feeling the same excitement at the Chamber. Our 130 year anniversary is this year and we’re reimagining how the Chamber can better serve the community. A few items to look forward to include the Chamber’s office space
update to better serve the community, a new volunteer program will roll-out, as well as the launch of Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver. While change can be challenging at times, I’ve never been so thoroughly impressed by the leadership and resilience of the amazing people in our area. The people that are stepping up and not accepting status quo. The people willing to go the extra mile to make a difference. The people that get up early and stay up late. The people driven by a desire to make a positive impact in our community. These people, the ones with a better vision of the future, are the ones that are creating this energy. Let’s all honor them by joining them.
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OF SERVING SW WASHINGTON REFLECTING BACK
As we celebrate 130 years of serving the business community around SW Washington, we must honor the important contributions made by business and industry in the region. From the inception of the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Vancouver, to the continuous progress of the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project, these milestones have without a doubt shaped Vancouver and beyond. When the first rail line on the Washington side of the Columbia River reached Vancouver in the late 1900s, it opened up commercial opportunities for SW Washington that couldn’t be fathomed before. This brought a level of employment and prosperity to the region that would continue from that time until today. Certainly, there were other landmark business and industry milestones that kept the momentum going and your Chamber of Commerce was right there with the businesses doing what we still do today: foster the community by providing education and ideas to the local businesses as well as advocating for the local, state and federal policies that would support business and industry in the region. Although Clark County and surrounding areas faced many changes throughout the years, one constant has been the collective efforts of the businesses who have made up the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber staff today is responsible to continue the reliable efforts created in 1890 in Vancouver on behalf of its then 3545 residents and a few dozen businesses. Now, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce works with over 1,200 businesses in SW Washington catering to a multitude of unique industries and broad generations.
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The Columbian begins publication
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Vancouver establishes its Port District
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John P. Kiggins begins construction on a business block on Main Street During an agricultural depression, the Chamber considers ideas for redevelopment of the Vancouver Waterfront and Downtown
LOOKING AHEAD
To better serve the thriving business community in the Greater Vancouver region, the Chamber’s Board of Directors met in February for a day-long planning session in order to discuss relevancy within the SW Washington business community. With such evolution in our Waterfront Vancouver and surrounding areas, the scale of SW Washington, and the culture of business in 2020 and beyond, the Chamber’s vision must reflect the organizations that trust us most. The results of this retreat will be evident soon throughout the Chamber’s curated programming, presentation, identity, and outreach. We are humbled by the work of the business community that makes Greater Vancouver what it is, and look forward to sustaining these efforts on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce for years to come. In 1963, Emmet J. Onslow, Director of the Chamber’s Tourism and Convention Committee, boards the painted city bus to engage with the community, encouraging tourism and convention business. FAR LEFT: In 1917, Mary Kiggins holds a yellow ribbon officially opening the I-5 Bridge.
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Vancouver sees an industrial boom with the Kaiser Shipyard, Alcoa, and Boise Cascade paper mill
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Chamber partners with City on plan for downtown redevelopment
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Women in Leadership program introduced by Chamber inviting professional women to connect on behalf of growth and development in SW Washington
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Chamber celebrates 130 years of Moving Business Forward
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MEMBER SNAPSHOT
Sarah Cooke
Marketing & Communications Manager 360.567.1058 | scooke@VancouverUSA.com
Kate Singh Photography MEMBER SNAPSHOT
Kate Singh, founder of Kate Singh Photography, formerly Aevum Images, has worked with many organizations and companies around SW Washington. I was able to sit down with Kate to learn more about her photography career and how she started in SW Washington. Your career essentially began in the military. Could you tell me a little more about that? Kate Singh: I entered the military at 19 and this started a 30 year career in nursing; a full 20 years for “Uncle Sam” until I retired from the service. I used to dream I could fly, swooping down and being able to help individuals. Always doing that nurturing thing. To help people was always a part of my heart. Although it was Vietnam and I was nervous to enlist, I joined at 19 to be a part of the healing process. It was my sole purpose for joining. Then I came to Portland, and got a job up at Memorial in the ER. From nursing to photography - how natural was that transition? Kate Singh: Well, both of them are art forms, and I’ve always been an artist. I picked up photography in the military. I just figured, “I’m around the world! If I don’t take a picture of this, I won’t have a memory of it.” Did you take these photos from a journalism perspective? Kate Singh: I did it for the memories and moments in black and white film. But when I was in my last unit, the one I went to Desert Storm with, I did photography as a side-job. I took the photos from the field, and they were distributed across local publications documenting what we were doing at the time. How did you transition that role into what you do now? Kate Singh: When my kids were young, they wanted to model, and I thought “I could do this” having some previous experience. Then I started taking pictures. Went to Clark College, took a film class, shared my work, and eventually I was getting gigs for weddings. Once 2008 hit, business went from in-home studio shoots and senior portraits to that of business headshots for newly-merged companies. This essentially made me well-known for some of my most popular work that I do now: business headshots, political campaigns and corporate shoots. I know from experience, on the set and off, you’re wonderful at being able to encourage people to get out of their shell. Kate Singh: You see it’s a mix of that 30 years of nursing, a few lack of filters, and having been around so many different types of people; it’s about the human element! I knew that doing this boosted their sense of self, business professionals to senior portraits – I’m happy to know I can make them feel and look their best. It’s empowering for the both of us. Own it! Why does working downtown mean so much to you? Kate Singh: It’s the community. It’s being able to have plenty of opportunities to connect with people. Creating such strong connections around our area is invaluable. So Kate, what’s next for you? Kate Singh: I’m constructing new classes, inviting everyone to learn how to pose and take photos, and in return they receive a headshot out of it! I’m excited to teach them to just have fun! Otherwise, I’m truly happy. My plan for the future…I’m excited to be that fabulous eccentric old lady! Learn more about Kate’s expertise and services at KateSinghPhotography.com.
“It’s about the human element. Own it!”
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#LivingOurZestLife Build a Stand. Spark a Dream.
Coming soon is Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver on Saturday, June 6, 2020, presented by iQ Credit Union. This free program invites youth of all ages to register to set up official Lemonade Day stands around SW Washington, offering the opportunity to start their very own business! Kids must register with a mentoring adult, so there are lots of opportunities for mentors and volunteers, alike! In addition, community support from schools, youth organizations, and local businesses is essential to the success of Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver. Once a child is registered, they receive a backpack with an informational workbook that outlines the steps needed to start a business: from setting a goal, creating a business plan, forming a budget, finding an investor, saving money and donating a portion back to their community. Materials are available in Spanish and English. Everyone is welcome to be involved with Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver. We need mentors, investors, employees, and customers to support these young entrepreneurs! Sponsors and volunteers are also needed to make Lemonade Day a success! All money raised
through local donations and sponsorships directly supports Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver.
Sweet Success
The Chamber plans to register approximately 1,000 kids to participate in Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver 2020 through schools, youth organizations and volunteer/parental interest. Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver not only helps prepare our future entrepreneurs for sweet success in the future, but it also exposes our young entrepreneurs to our local Chamber of Commerce connections. Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver unites our business community, city leadership, educators, community members, parents, and children to work together toward a common goal: preparing our children for the future!
Squeeze The Day!
We are seeking the help of businesses to provide sites for our 2020 Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver young entrepreneur’s lemonade stands. As an official Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver stand site, we will distribute your business information to all Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver entrepreneurs, teachers, parents and business
mentors. The young entrepreneurs are responsible for contacting their preferred site to secure the location for their lemonade stand on Saturday, June 6, 2020. We will publish all lemonade stand locations chosen by our young entrepreneurs in the Greater Vancouver newsletter to encourage the community to visit their lemonade stand. Business owners do not have to be present on June 6, 2020, to be an official site. Thank you to our supporters and partners of Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver: iQ Credit Union, Columbia Credit Union, ESD112, HAPO Community Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Waste Connections, The Columbian, When The Shoe Fits and NW Natural. If your business is willing to become an official Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver entrepreneur’s stand site, please email us or sign up on the LemonadeDay.com/Greater-Vancouver website under “Volunteers” with the following details: Business Name, Address, Primary Contact Name & Phone Number. Register today at the LemonadeDay.org/Greater-Vancouver. To Volunteer or become a Sponsor, please call us at 360.567.1056 or email us at jkenefsky@ VancouverUSA.com.
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Branching Into Our Community
MUCH MORE THAN A CREDIT UNION
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omposed of teachers, CEO’s, trades men and women, small business entrepreneurs, students, and nonprofit professionals to name a few, our Pacific Northwest encompasses a variety of unique individuals and institutions supporting the same thing: community. As our Waterfront Vancouver, the face of Downtown Vancouver, and the growing communities of Ridgefield and Battle Ground develop, the need for financial education and local support is growing.
ENTER IQ CREDIT UNION. As a communitycentric credit union supporting the growth and education of current Pacific Northwesterners and their generations to come, iQ Credit Union has come a long way since established in 1940 as a schoolteacher’s Credit Union. Once tracked via hand-written ledger, iQ has grown to provide personalized and timely financial solutions in our area for over 80,000 members spanning 16 branches in SW Washington and Portland. “In the Pacific Northwest, we pride ourselves on being good stewards of the place in which we live. We take nothing for granted – giving back is ingrained in everything we do. In fact, we might look like a highly active community outreach organization. iQ not only encourages employees to get involved in their community, but to also take time out of their workday to get outside the office and lend a helping hand. When we expanded across into Oregon, so did our commitment to communities on both sides of the river. We’ve rolled up our sleeves with Habitat for Humanity, Clark County Food Bank, Oregon Food Bank and many more. The result is some sore muscles and a stronger community when iQ staff is involved, volunteering over 1,400 hours just last year!” comments Danette LaChapelle, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Community Relations at iQ Credit Union.
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“Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a disinterested and bored student light up when they see financial education can be fun and engaging.”
Photo captured by Kate Singh Photography.
Tim Walley, iQ Credit Union’s Education Program Supervisor
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Photo captured by Kate Singh Photography.
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THE MAIN SQUEEZE
“As we build and bolster our financial education programs, we are constantly finding unique and creative ways to make an impact for the long-term success of young students’ financial journeys.” Tim Walley, iQ Credit Union’s Education Program Supervisor
When approached to partner with the Chamber on Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver, iQ was enthusiastic about the program, noting how similar the mission is to the mission of iQ. Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver focuses on teaching youth the skills necessary to understand how to run their own business and what it takes to be successful. Financial literacy is an important aspect of this and lends well to the expertise of the teams at iQ Credit Union, Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver’s “Main Squeeze” Presenting Sponsor. Danette writes, “At the heart of it all is helping our members to navigate their financial journey. This starts early, from classroom presentations and financial literacy fairs in schools to educational workshops such as budget & brews and how to buy a house for adults. Across all our programs, we know success depends on people tuning in, engaging with us and gathering info that will impact their financial success. That means we must make the experience fun. Too often money management feels mysterious or confusing. iQ demystifies these financial unknowns by making the path to financial success accessible for everyone - from the youngest explorers to those well on their way. Financial literacy and education are important to us and our (seven) high school campus branches have been a fantastic model not only in teaching financial literacy, but they also give young people a taste of a career in financial services. In several different cases, we’ve had young people from the high school branches who have gone on to have a career with us, and many more are in our intern program. Even for students who decide not to go into banking, the program helps them to be college- or workforceready by providing professional experience and teaching lessons on money management, credit and borrowing. As you can see, outreach and financial education are the heart & soul of iQ Credit Union. That is why Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver is a perfect fit for iQ Credit Union. We look forward to bringing these educational activities into our schools and afterschool organizations. We are so excited to spearhead this effort together with the Chamber and many other community businesses.”
More information about Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver is available at LemonadeDay.org/Greater-Vancouver. For details about how you can get involved on June 6, 2020, connect with us at YourChamber@VancouverUSA.com. ABOUT IQ CREDIT UNION iQ Credit Union is a full-service financial institution serving the Northwest since 1940. With more than 85,000 members and now available in the Portland market, the credit union is known for its deep commitment to financial education and community engagement. Whether it’s iQ’s signature red and black Buffalo plaid colors or its involvement in the community, the credit union has left a positive lasting impression in Washington and Oregon. iQ is known for helping WAnderers and explORers reach their financial goals by offering honest and friendly advice at any of its 16 branches. More information is available at iQcu.com.
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Nelson Holmberg, SWCA
Public Affairs Committee Co-Chair
The More You Know PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Even though the 2020 Washington Legislature will hopefully be closed by the time you read this, the year ahead promises to be a busy one for the Chamber’s Public Affairs Committee. We will continue to work on our legislative priorities as well as incoming issues, and will also learn more about what some new goings-on in the region could mean for business. Stronger Together Stronger Vancouver continues to chug along, with city staff and council members completing workshops in January. This City of Vancouver effort to raise revenue for services and infrastructure continues with city council hearings expected to occur in the Spring. It will likely have serious impacts on business in the city and those who conduct business within the city limits. We expect there will be more coming from the city in 2021, regarding a possible ballot measure to create a Metropolitan Parks District and the potential of adding a commercial industrial construction Parks Impact Fee (PIF). We’ll keep tracking this and keep you updated.
Transportation & Emissions One of the popular topics in Olympia this year continues to be the state’s response to addressing carbon emissions. There is discussion about how to address the use of low carbon fuel, which draws the attention of cargo haulers and shipping companies. On the topic of transportation, we’re keeping our ear close to the ground on the Interstate Bridge replacement project. We will solicit letters from businesses to our Oregon and Washington Congressional delegations because it is critical that they hear directly from business about how important this project is to keep commerce flowing in the Pacific Northwest – and all along the West Coast. Included in the transportation issue is the preservation of the Columbia-Snake River System and how goods move from east of the Cascades to the international market along the river utilizing navigational locks at each of the dams as commodities make their way to our ports and eventually around the world.
Learn more about the Public Affairs Committee and the 2020 Agenda on VancouverUSA.com
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On The Agenda Additional issues we’ll continue to follow and bring you updates on in the coming year include: • Loss of sales tax exemption for Oregon customers and its impact
• Homelessness, childcare and behavioral health as they pertain to effects on business • Plans to replace the revenue lost to local projects due to the passage of Initiative 976
• Construction grade aggregate mining in Clark County and the cost impacts from construction and transportation • Clark County’s work on the comprehensive land use plan
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Lend your voice.
Dave LaValley
OnPoint Community Credit Union, Commercial Relationship Manager
Fostering Community Connections Everyone who has a dream of investing in commercial real estate or expanding their own business has a personal story. As a Commercial Relationship Manager for OnPoint Community Credit Union, the best part of my job is meeting Vancouver-area investors and entrepreneurs, learning their story, and determining how OnPoint can make it as easy as possible for them to achieve their goals. Despite what some may tell you, commercial lending doesn’t have to be complicated. We believe in relational lending as opposed to transactional lending. That means obtaining a loan through OnPoint is not a one-time event. We work hard to foster a connection and become a valued partner so we can truly understand and address each client’s unique lending needs. From there, we tap into the many solutions and resources OnPoint offers. The advantages of working with OnPoint include: • SPEED. Because we are locally-owned and operated, we don’t have to wait on complicated approval processes or work around East Coast time zones; this allows us to get you answers faster. • FLEXIBILITY. We make decisions locally so our credit analysis, underwriting, loan processing and loan document departments work in the community. When decision-making is close to home, it’s easier to be flexible, which allows us to create more possibilities for you.
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RIBBON RIBBONCUTTINGS CUTTINGS
Hadley Phillips
Member Engagement & Events Coordinator 360.567.1052 | hphillips@VancouverUSA.com
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our business is our business, so let us help you commemorate your important milestones! No matter the occasion the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce can spotlight your accomplishments in the business community and beyond by providing your organization with an official Ribbon Cutting. Every Ribbon Cutting is unique, and how your company celebrates is up to you! Welcoming a new team member, introducing a new line of products, or commemorating anniversaries of success? A Ribbon Cutting is the perfect way to show your fellow community members, and Chamber
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connections, why your company is important to SW Washington. Customizable to each business’s expectations and goals, Ribbon Cuttings can be accommodated to fit your celebration. Whether you’d like to promote a theme to increase engagement or if you’d like to invite local elected officials and community stakeholders, you have the ability to take your event to the next level. Each Chamber member receives one complimentary Ribbon Cutting annually to shine the spotlight on your milestone! Let us help you find the unique visibility your company is looking for.
If your company wants to make an even bigger impact, the Platinum Ribbon Cutting celebration is the way to go. Upgrade to a Platinum and in addition to announcing your celebration to the Chamber membership, we will personally invite local elected officials, community stakeholders, dignitaries and Chamber board members to attend. We’ll also promote and advertise your event across our social media platforms, on the homepage of VancouverUSA.com, and send exclusive press releases to local media inviting everyone to support your company’s special day.
Connect with Hadley Phillips for more information about how your company can make an impression! Learn more about Ribbon Cuttings and even schedule yours online at VancouverUSA.com/RibbonCuttings.
Shine the spotlight on your milestone!
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o you joined the largest business community in SW Washington focusing on Moving Business Forward …now what? Well, for starters, thank you! We are truly grateful for our 1,200 members as well as those who are joining each week. With an abundance of benefits, resources and opportunities available, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. Here’s a checklist to get you started on your member benefits and opportunities!
Attend a Chamber 101 Seminar Offered twice per month from 10-11 AM, these info-sessions will give each attendee an overview of the many ways we convene and connect our members! We also discuss the different types of events and programs we offer, familiarizing you with which opportunity best fits the goals of your company.
Update your Member Profile Maximize your company’s visibility on the VancouverUSA.com by logging into your Member Information Center. Add photos, videos, logos, and links to encourage traffic back to you!
On the First Friday of the month (except for July), you can meet us at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce main office in Downtown Vancouver, then on the Second Wednesday, right after Leads & Needs: Battle Ground, meet us at the Chamber’s satellite office inside Legions Realty on Main Street in Battle Ground.
Add an Event to the Community Calendar Through the Member Information Center, you can add your own events and invite Chamber members to share and attend.
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Attend an Upcoming Event Try out your latest icebreaker and introduce your company to potential clients. Whether it’s our three-times monthly, Leads & Needs programs, or a Ribbon Cutting supporting fellow Chamber members, you’re sure to meet unique industries and business professionals.
Tag – You’re It! Spread the word on social media, and tag the Chamber for added visibility! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #ThisIsHowIChamber to add your post to the overwhelming support from our business community.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome!
Amy Tanska Community Partners and Membership Director 360.567.1089 | atanska@vancouverusa.com
Please let us introduce to you Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s newest members! We can’t wait to share with you the exciting programs ahead.
Aspen Limo Tours Vancouver, WA aspenlimotours.com Caliber Collision Cascade 2600 33rd Street Vancouver, WA calibercollision.com Caliber Collision Hazel Dell 7631 NE Highway 99 Vancouver, WA calibercollision.com Caliber Collision Orchards 12302 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA calibercollision.com Centrix Display, Inc. PO BOX 747 Brush Prairie, WA centrixdisplay.com Council for the Homeless 2500 Main Street Vancouver, WA councilforthehomeless.org
Dementia Business Consulting 2824 SW 6th Ave Camas, WA dementiabusinessconsulting.com MiCo Fiberglass LLC 6751 NE 63rd Street Suite 103-298 Vancouver, WA micofiberglass.com Moonlight Events 10017 NE 6th Ave Vancouver, WA moonlighteventspace.com My Place Hotel Vancouver 8300 .E Vancouver Mall Loop Road Vancouver, WA 98662 myplacehotels.com N & H Consulting 11108 NW 36th Ave Vancouver, WA Nehemiah Project International Ministries 303 E 16th Street Suite 301 Vancouver, WA nehemiahproject.org
New Day Arborist 1415 NE 199th Street Ridgefield, WA newdayarborist.com Red Lion on the River 909 N Hayden Island Drive Portland, OR redlion.com SBC Global Consulting, LLC 12905 NE 56th Street Vancouver, WA Second Mile Marketplace and Food Hub 11819 NE Highway 99 Suite C Vancouver, WA secondmilemarketplace. com StretchZone 19111 SE 34th Street Suite 105 Vancouver, WA stretchzone.com/locations/fishers-landing The House Pilates Camas, WA thehousepilates.com
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hether presenting at a Leads & Needs, hosting a Business After Hours, or sharing your expertise at a Mind Your Business workshop, you are marketing the name of your business and your mission, to new and returning clientele. Though very different from one another, these programs give your company the opportunity to teach your business peers exactly what you do and how you stay relevant in SW Washington. Each of the following events are unique to your message and what type of audience you’d like to invite. So, who can we introduce you to? LEADS & NEEDS brings constructive and fast-paced connection-making to your mornings by introducing you to an abundance of professionals at each event. As a presenter, you have the chance to share exactly what your business does best to a room full of professionals. This platform is designed to build connections throughout the event, from audience to presenter, to Chamber staff and volunteers. Each member or future member
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in the room will attend with the intention of learning about other businesses and sharing their companies’ visions, creating an ideal space to share expertise, leads, and needs. Whether you are rolling out a new program, promoting for a specific time of year, or testing out your newest ice-breaker, this three time a month event provides the direct attention of prospective partners and clients. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, a monthly after-hours social, offers members and future members to view a local business’ space from the inside-out. By hosting nearly 100 guests at your location, you invite attendees to learn more about your company while enjoying cocktails and conversation. This soughtafter event showcases your company’s products, services, opportunities, and team to the Chamber membership and future members, alike. Not only does the promotion of this event bring visibility to your company name, the night itself will bring the possibility for new clients to your establishment and grow
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the excitement for your business and what it brings to the community. MIND YOUR BUSINESS monthly workshops feature an expert presenter at each event. As we work through topics such as office safety protocols, to multi-generational company culture, to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, your business can directly benefit by attending, but also by presenting a topic that can impact businesses across SW Washington. These workshops lend well to business owners and professionals who would like to learn more about relevant topics facing businesses, as well as those who would like to share their knowledge and industry expertise. Learn more about these and other Chamber programs at VancouverUSA.com. Ready to host your own? Connect with Hadley Phillips at hphillips@VancouverUSA.com to book the perfect event for your business.
Women in Leadership Presented by Salsbury & Co.
Women Who Mean Business: Symposium OCTOBER 14 | ilani
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Welcome Reception Sponsor: HAPO Community Credit Union
Media Sponsor: The Columbian
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3/5/20 RIBBON CUTTING @ Airfield Estates Winery 12:30 PM Ceremony
3/17/20 RIBBON CUTTING @ Columbia Compounding 1 PM Ceremony
3/5/20 RIBBON CUTTING @ Orangetheory Fitness 2:15 PM Ceremony
3/18/20 LEADS & NEEDS: EAST VANCOUVER @ Chick-fil-A Cascade Park Doors: 7 AM $5/Members
3/10/20 GROUND BREAKING @ My Place Hotel 1 PM Ceremony PLATINUM 3/11/20 LEADS & NEEDS: BATTLE GROUND @ Rocky’s Pizza Doors: 7 AM $5/Members Presentation by Arrow Timber Framing
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Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685) of the Vancouver VISION Magazine as of January of 2020. Vancouver VISION Magazine is published six times per year by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Annual subscription price: $25. Publisher: Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce; Editor: Sarah Cooke, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, Clark County, WA 98660-3319. Owner: Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, Clark County, WA 98660-3319. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None. The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months. The extent and nature of circulation is Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members and local businesses. The average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months are: 1400 a. Total Number of Copies Printed: 1400. b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: (1) 163 Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions States on PS Form 3541; (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 882; (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carrier, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 0; Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: 0. c. Total Paid Distribution: 1046. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541: 0; (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541: 0; (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: 0; (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail: 200. e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 200. f. Total Distribution: 1246. g. Copies not Distributed: 154. h. Total: 1400. Percent Paid: 83. The actual number of copies of a single issue published nearest to the filing date (November 2019) are: a. Total Number of Copies Printed: 1400. b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions States on PS Form 3541: 168; (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 905; (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carrier, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 0; Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: 0. c. Total Paid Distribution: 1073. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541: 0; (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541: 0; (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: 0; (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail: 200. e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 200. f. Total Distribution: 1273. g. Copies not Distributed: 127. h. Total: 1400. Percent Paid: 84. I certify that this statement of ownership is correct and complete. John McDonagh, President/CEO, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.
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