The GVCC's Nov/Dec 2014 "Vancouver VISION Magazine" by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

VISION

NOV/DEC 2014

VANCOUVER

Holiday luncheon event // small business Saturday on November 29 // privacy & Data Security Summit

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NEW: SMALL

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BUSINESS SATURDAY CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF MONTH LONG CONTEST

PRIVACY & DATA SECURITY SUMMIT ON NOV. 6TH

tech talk: THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IPZ AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR SW WASHINGTON

Be a santa to a senior HOLIDAY LUNCHEON ON DECEMBER 5 TH

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES >>>>>> SPECIAL SECTION An overview of business support resources available to local businesses at no cost

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PG 11-14 Small Business Resources of Clark County

TABLE OF CONTENTS TECH TALK FEATURE: VANCOUVER’S IPZ

PG 5 UPCOMING

EVENTS The Chamber is co-hosting a brand new event: The “2014 Privacy & Data Security Summit” on November 6th at the Vancouver Barracks.

PG 7 UPCOMING

PROGRAMMING This fall we’re featuring the GVCC’s Resource Network Training Event, the Home Based Business Series, and the February Shop Local Business Showcase!

PG 8-9 TECH TALK

The City of Vancouver is this month's contributor to the TECH TALK column. They share how to incorporate the new Digital Technology IPZ.

PG 16-17 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON EVENT

Friday, December 5th One of the most popular programs of the year is back! The Chamber's Holiday

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number of free resources available

Luncheon! Every year this sells out about a month before hand. Do not delay your RSVP. This year we're partnering with the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program!

to them in Southwest

PG 20-21 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY:

services go unused.

Washington. O en mes, these important Check out the Special

NOV 29TH The Chamber will kick off a month long “Shop Local” Customer Appreciation Contest as part of the “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” promotional campaign.

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PG 22-23 CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS

The Chamber is famous for hosting the best ribbon cuttings in the Region! Check out where the red coats have celebrated this fall with member businesses. The “Be a Santa for a Senior” team consisting of (back row left to right): Julie Williams (Home Instead Senior Care), Diane Kretzschmar (Prestige Care & Rehabilitation - Camas) and Wendy Egly (Meals on Wheels). Center: Paul Dicker of Dick Hannah (the 2013 Ambassador of the Year). Seniors: Eddie Allen Sr and Sparkie Lund. Photo by Kate Singh of Aeveum Images.

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GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO/PRESIDENT: Kelly Love CHAIRMAN: Eric Sawyer

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Chandra Chase

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

STAFF Kelly Love, President/CEO 360-567-1050 klove@vancouverusa.com Darcy Altizer, Vice President, Member Services 360-567-1051 daltizer@vancouverusa.com 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 360-567-1056 cchase@vancouverusa.com

Supporting our community through local lending and charitable contributions since 1923.

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Pacific Continental Bank SEH America, Inc. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Riverview Community Bank

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Columbia Machine, Inc. iQ Credit Union Burgerville – Holland, Inc. Kaiser Permanente PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Chevron USA Comcast Business Class BNSF Railway Columbia Credit Union Online Support Columbia State Bank Umpqua Bank

PARTNERS & ADVERTISERS Adco Commercial Printing & Graphics Aevum Images Bankcard Brokers Beaches Restaurant & Bar Clark PUD Victor Fitness Systems

Northwest Personal Training Principle Properties The Columbian Washington State University - Vancouver Printing Expressly For You Riverview Community Bank

1101 Broadway, Suite 100 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-694-2588 yourchamber@vancouverusa.com www.vancouverusa.com facebook.com/yourchamber twitter.com/vanchamber pinterest.com/gvccvancouver ChamberNews (USPS 008786) is published bi-monthly by the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660. Tel. 360-694-2588, Fax 360-693-8279. ChamberNews annual subscription is $25. Periodicals postage paid in Vancouver, WA. Postmaster: Send all address changes to ChamberNews, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660.This publication is dedicated to providing Chamber business news, educating and providing critical commentary.

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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.

Tech Talk Contributor: The City of Vancouver. The Vancouver-Camas IPZ is a partnership between several public and private organizations. Sandra Towne, Planning Manager with the City of Vancouver, is the IPZ Administrator. She can be reached at Sandra.Towne@ cityofvancouver.us

Jan Harte volunteers time with the Vancouver SCORE Chapter 0566. She is a certified mentor and Chair for Fiscal Year 20142015. Harte is the owner of Harte and Associates, a small business training company based in SW Washington where she meets the needs of a small business owner. SPECIAL SECTION CONTRIBUTOR

SPECIAL SECTION CONTRIBUTOR

Buck Heidrick is the Small Business Development Center’s Certified Business Advisor, with an office at WSUVancouver. Heidrick brings 38 years of international industry experience coupled with 20 plus years of concurrent consulting experience to the table. Carroll Bernard brings a unique 360 degree perspective to federal contracting, coaching, and training. For over a decade Carroll has worked as a buyer for the U.S. Navy, City of Vancouver Washington, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He has also provided mentorship, counseling, coaching, and training to hundreds of small businesses.

MisƟe Josephson is the Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program Manager at Washington State University Vancouver. Josephson joined WSU Vancouver in 2012 as the Business Growth MAP Manager in the Carson College of Business. Prior to WSU, she was an account director at Alling Henning Associates.

Thursday, November 6th

THE 2014 PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY SUMMIT Where: Vancouver Barracks Time: 7am check-in, 7:30-10am program Cost: $25/person Sponsored by: The GVCC, Schwabe Williamson & Wya Law Oﬃces and Pacific Con nental Bank. A endees will gain insight on implemen ng safeguards to protect consumer informa on from the risks of a data security breach. Industry leader, Colin Folawn, Esq. of Schwabe, Williamson & Wya will moderate two panel discussions. A endees will leave with a be er understanding of data security and privacy laws, compliance obliga ons, avoiding liability for improper data management, and best prac ces for responding to security breaches. Tuesday, November 18th

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Where: Schwabe, Williamson & Wya Law Oﬃces Time: 5-7pm Cost: $10/member, $20/non-member The GVCC’s Business A er Hours Event is the top place for evening networking in Southwest Washington. O en crowds from 150400 people gather on-loca on at a Clark County Business for food, prizes and networking.

Wednesday, November 19th

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 Caryn Condon, President of Catalyst Consul ng Group to speak on: Engaging Sales Strategies. In this lively, straight-talk session you’ll gain advice that will immediately improve your eﬀec veness in sales and results. Friday, December 5th

SPECIAL SECTION CONTRIBUTOR

Julia Maglione is the Communications Manager at the SW Washington Workforce Development Council and is responsible for media relations, special events planning, websites, social media, development of printed materials and collaborating with partners across the region.

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON EVENT Where: Heathman Lodge Time: 11am -1pm Cost: $40/person This is one of the most popular events of the year - filled with holiday cheer, Santa, live choir, a delicious seasonal lunch and prizes. We’ll also honor the Chamber’s “Holiday Heroes:” our Ambassador team and crown one dedicated member as the “Ambassador of the Year!” Plus, you can “Be a Santa to a Senior!”

CHAMBER NEWS AND UPDATES

Public Affairs

The Chamber’s Legislative Priorities

Eric Olmstead, Online Support, Inc. PAC Chair

The Washington State Legislature will decide issues that will either help you or hinder you in your eﬀorts to grow your business. As your Chamber we’re gearing up to be your best advocate in Olympia. To do that, we’ll be asking what you think are the most important issues facing business. We’ll compile your answers, listen to community leaders and develop a list of legisla ve priories with our partners at the Columbia River Economic Development Council and Iden ty Clark County. Here are a few issues we think will surface in Olympia this year and how they will directly impact the cost of doing business in Washington State: Educa on Funding will be and should be the number one funding priority in 2015. The Washington Supreme Court has found the Legislature to be in viola on of its own laws by not funding basic educa on. The Legislature made a sizable down payment to cover the mul -billion dollar gap last session. They have already commi ed to making another large investment this next year. While the investment is court ordered we recognize that it’s also cri cally needed. We cannot create the workforce of tomorrow without quality educa on. This is the year the legislature and the Governor must make good on its commitment to schools.

News from the Head of the Chamber

Annual Officer Installation Event at the Hilton: Attendees Rave, Awards Recipients Revealed

By Eric Sawyer, GVCC 2014-15 Chairman of the Board

Congratula ons to all our Business and Leadership Award winners, and also those who were able to duck, dodge, dive, and dip out of the way of my trusty T-Shirt Cannon. I did manage to hit Jill, a Hilton employee... sorry Jill... the whole T-Shirt cannon thing was Don Russo’s idea. Moving along….The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce recognized three businesses and two individuals at our annual awards event which drew more than 300 people. It’s s ll being talked about as one of the craziest GVCC events ever. We hold these awards because we value what our businesses do every day to enhance our community. They devote me, money and resources to help make life better for people who need an extra hand. COMMUNITY BUILDER ΈLARGE BUSINESSΉ: NEW SEASONS MARKET. New Seasons, entered the Vancouver market two years ago and is ac vely engaged with schools,

Rail Safety and transporta on improvements need to be a high priority for funding a er the school obliga on is met. In our region, there are too many rail crossings where trains cross the paths of pedestrians and cars. Given the forecast of increased rail traﬃc

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Kim Capeloto of Riverview Community Bank with New Seasons Market Winners of Community Builder Award.

social services, the food bank and other non-profits helping families by p ro v i d i n g good nutrional educa on and food. New Seasons donates 10% of their a ertax profits to local Eric Sawyer shooting the T-Shirt Cannon at the “A Whole New Ballgame” Themed Annual Event! organizaons. Conwith large companies, such gratula ons Leanne O’Neal. as Kiewit and Benchmade; and also with small compaCOMMUNITY BUILDER nies just star ng out. ΈSMALL BUSINESSΉ: MILL CREEK PUB . Mill Creek Pub and owner Russell Brent – a STATESMAN OF THE YEAR: family owned restaurant in NAN HENRIKSEN. Nan HenBa le Ground that serves as riksen a community hub. Mill Creek served Pub provides mee ng space as one for groups and supports nonof 15 profit organiza ons by doco u nt y na ng catered dinners and f r e e special dinner tours raising holders money in the process. Russell elected was out of town and his good to help friend and supporter Doug draft Quinn accepted on his behalf. a new co u nt y 2014 START UP TO WATCH char(defined as first five years ter. Nan is a re red business in business): FRINGE DIGIͳ owner, served as the Camas TAL MARKETING AGENCY. Mayor, and has been ac ve Fringe is a Vancouver based in her community for four crea ve and internet mardecades. As chair of the freeke ng firm. holders, Ma Janik she led a launched respectful, his business fair, open opening his minded and first studio productive earlier this process year in Vanand was couver. He successful hires local in finding graduates consensus from WSUamong the Va n c o u v e r freeholders and partners for the curwith various rent charter non-profproposal. its providaward, shoots And in her ing support. Matt Janik of Fringe DMA wins the T-shirt cannon! acceptance Fringe works

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Upcoming

PROGRAMS at a glance

New Development in Battle Ground, WA

Finishing up in November

The Fall 2014 “Home Based Business” EducaƟon Series We will wrap up the final two “Home Based Business” workshops on November 3 (Social Media with speaker: Kevin Getch of Webfor) and November 10 (Alterna ve Small Business Funding with speaker: Rebecca Kennedy of the City of Vancouver). These two mark the end of a seven part series that began in September. RSVP online at www.vancouverusa.com. Free for members.

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In February - Be a Vendor!

• Space available for sale or lease.

Shop Local Business Showcase Once a year the GVCC takes over the Red Lion for a local showcase of businesses. Become a vendor by contac ng Susie Bauder, GVCC Events Director @ sbauder@vancouverusa.com.

• Groundbreaking Spring 2015. • 21,000+ vehicles per day.

November

Small Business Saturday Program A month long promo onal campaign for members with 10 FTE or less. See pages 20 & 21 for details. November

The GVCC Membership Directory Please sign into your GVCC “Member Only” Accounts to verify all your contact informa on is up-to-date. We use this informa on (contact, website and categories) to classify you in our hard copy directory.

speech said these words, “I dressed up for the event.” Those in a endance will remember that line and also what she said next that probably got the biggest laugh of the night. If you don’t know….you be er ask somebody. COMMUNITY CHAMPION: TOM HAGLEY JR. Tom Hagley Jr. is Chief of Staff at Vancouver Public Schools. He helped lead the effort to bring tablets and new technology into the classrooms to help equip students for the future. He also led a strategic ini a ve to develop 13 family-community resource centers in schools serving high concentraons of poverty-affected students. By providing for basic needs and offering support, students arrive at school ready to learn. Tom Hagley Jr, winner of the Community Champion Award.

• 17-acre mixed-use project across from new Walmart Supercenter.

Call for details: T.J. Fontenette 360.834.1060 Email: tj@principal-llc.com

TECHNOLOGY TALK 2014 Technology Trends, Development, Strategy and Innovation from Vancouver’s Experts

The new ipz certification:

What it Means for the Local Digital Technology Sector The mission of the Vancouver-Camas IPZ is to grow the need and market for applied digital technologies by fostering educa on, research and economic partnerships.

What the IPZ Partners have to Say “The IPZ has a lot to oﬀer digital technology firms. It creates an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with each other and with resources that can help them grow their business. It also builds a community of crea ve people, which makes the area more a rac ve to other businesses and talented employees. As part of a larger metro region, it puts Vancouver on the map as a designated place where technology firms can grow and succeed.”

GEORGE DECARLO, founder and CEO of Woobox Member of the IPZ Management Team

The IPZ does this by providing a framework for partnerships – Between the people who educate and train the future workforce and those who will employ them, between cities that provide infrastructure and the business that use it, between economic development organiza ons and the entrepreneurs and businesses they serve. The Vancouver-Camas IPZ focuses on the following big goals: 1. Market the Vancouver-Camas IPZ & facilitate networking opportuni es for local tech companies 2. Support business development & recruit new digital technology firms to the area 3. Spur infrastructure development & place-making ac vi es that a ract digital technology businesses 4. Educate and train the next genera on of technology pioneers, and keep them in Clark County ABOUT THE IPZ: The Innova on Partnership Zone is a Washington State Department of Commerce designaon that was created to s mulate the growth of industry clusters within specific geographic areas. IPZs must have three types of ins tu ons: a research university, an industry cluster, and a workforce training provider. There are currently

18 IPZs across the state. The Vancouver-Camas IPZ for Applied Digital Technology Accelerator was awarded in October, 2013. The IPZ is focused on two geographic areas: the downtown startup community and technology campuses along the 192nd Corridor. The Vancouver-Camas IPZ is administered by the City of Vancouver and supported by a management team of key partners: the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Associa on, City of Camas, City of Vancouver, Clark College, Columbia River Economic Development Council, Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, Wacom Technologies, Washington State University Vancouver, and Woobox.

Link on social media: Website: http://www.ipzgetin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innovationpartnershipzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPZ_GetIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovation-partnership-zone

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS - ConƟnued from Page 6 Eric Olmstead, Online Support, Inc. PAC Chair

New Development in Battle Ground, WA

along our lines, we must advocate for safety along our rail corridors. There will be scarce transporta on dollars available this next year in Olympia and there are good projects in Ridgefield, Camas, Ba le Ground and Vancouver that are under construc on and we will ask the state to honor its commitment to help complete them. Workers’ Compensa on Reform remains a high priority. Washington State has the one of the most expensive and complex systems in the na on. Reforms in 2011 have made modest improvements but it’s me to take the next steps to simplify and reduce bureaucra c costs. It can be done while protec ng workers – Oregon has a priva zed system that works well. As a result employers in Oregon pay far less in L&I fees and have a large compe ve advantage over businesses in Clark County. Let’s roll up our sleeves and take some of the burden oﬀ small business while s ll providing for our injured workers. Carbon Gas Tax will emerge from Governor Jay Inslee’s oﬃce as his top priority. Since his days in Congress he has advocated for a new tax/fee structure that will lower the emissions of green house gasses in Washington State. As the owner of an electric car I like to support good environmental policy. However I cau on on the Governor’s package that will be released in December. It’s expected to be an ambi ous, bite the bullet kind of plan that may demand too much, too soon from consumers and businesses.

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Cost of doing business in Washington is already among the highest. Businesses are willing to invest in good projects where there is sustained long term benefit. But small businesses already feeling burdened by state taxes and fees will be on the defensive in Olympia this year. The small business voice is best heard through Chambers of Commerce statewide. Chambers like GVCC have a duty to reflect and help amplify the business voice in Olympia. Our Public Aﬀairs Commi ee is interested in what you think about the issues. I encourage you to take a few minutes and answer the survey that comes in your email box. December 12th is a great opportunity for you to hear from your local legisla ve leaders and ask ques ons about the issues that ma er most to you. Our legislators from the 17th, 18th and 49th Legisla ve Districts will join us for the annual Legisla ve Outlook Breakfast at the Hilton Vancouver. This event is presented by MacKay Sposito. To register go to www.vancouverusa.com. I urge you to also email us when you have comments, concerns or want us to help you on an issue. You can send them to our CEO, Kelly Love directly at klove@vancovuerusa.com And always, thanks for being a member of our Chamber business community.

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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

Page 11 SMALL BUSINESS INTRO SCORE VANCOUVER

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SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confiden al small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses, is a nonprofit associa on with 354 SCORE oﬃces across the country oﬀering free business mentoring and low-cost workshops.

The mentors area of focus

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Small Business Resources

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Accoun ng & Taxes Administra on & Management Adver sing & Marke ng Budge ng & Cash Flow Business & Financial Planning Buying & Selling a Business Business Start Up Computer & So ware Applica ons Consul ng / Service Business Cost Accoun ng Customer Service Employee Rela ons Engineering Finance & Financial Modeling Food Prep, Manufacture Internet Interna onal Trade Loss Preven on Manufacturing Opera ons Organiza on/Legal Structure Product Design/Development Project Management Purchasing Quality Assurance Retailing Risk Management & Insurance Sales Management Telecommunica ons Transporta on

2014 NOV/DEC SPECIAL SECTION

Small businesses in Clark County make up the majority of membership within the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. We es mate that over 70% of our member businesses have ten full me employees or less; with a staggering 80% of new members who’ve joined over the past four years with five employees or less. We will outline a number of free resources in this special sec on for 1.) People seeking to start a new business 2.) Business owners looking for assistance within certain areas of focus/need (marke ng, HR, finance) and, finally 3.) Resources for businesses looking to relocate or expand within Southwest Washington.

The Mentors of America’s small businesses: Score Vancouver S C O R E I S A R E S O U R C E PA R T N E R W I T H T H E U . S . S M A L L B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N S B A . If you ever had a trusted friend help you through a challenge, you know how invaluable it is to share ideas and get feedback. You can have the same thing for your Jan Harte, business. SCORE helps you SCORE Chapter 566 navigate your business on its path to success. Mentors donate their me as confidenal and impar al advisors so you can have free business mentoring and low-cost, relevant training. Vancouver SCORE chapter mentors have a diverse set of skills and broad experience to help you through the life of your small business; from crea ng and evaluating business plans to purchasing equipment, leasing real estate, franchising, even selling and exi ng. Mentors are professionals who spent their careers in fields such as finance, human resources, marke ng, and operaons. They are also skilled business manag-

ers. Besides access to technical skills, you can gain insights into industries such as insurance, retail and wholesale, construcon, consul ng, real estate, technology, and banking—to name a few. Taking advantage of SCORE is easy! Go to www.score.org and find “Business Advice.” Type in your zip code to make a request and schedule an appointment. You can choose among available mentors to find the one with the skills and experience you need. Mee ngs are held at the SCORE oﬃce, 4001 Main, Ste. 120 or 121, Vancouver. If a face to face mee ng isn’t what you need right now, you can chat online or get tools, ar cles, or webinars on the website.

Small Business Resources Vancouver’s SBDC Business Advisor Offers No Cost Assistance

Buck Heidrick Certified Business Advisor buck.heidrick@ wsbdc.org

MISSION: GUIDE, INSTRUCT, COACH, AND EMPOWER BUSINESS OWNERS TO ACHIEVE, GROW, AND MAINTAIN SUS TAINABLE BUSINESS S U C C E S S . Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide high quality management and technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. The role of the SBDC’s is to foster local and regional economic development through job crea on and reten on by suppor ng business growth, sustainability and assis ng in the crea on of new businesses. The SBDC’s do this through no cost, in-depth, oneon-one, long-term professional business advising, and low-cost training. Because of an extensive track record of success SBDC’s con nue to be funded as one of the na on’s largest small business assistance programs. In Washington State the SBDC’s are a cooperave eﬀort of Washington State University, other educa onal ins tu ons, economic development organiza ons and the US Small Business

WorkSource: It’s like having your own HR recruiter Among the many services it oﬀers, WorkSource can help your business find qualified job applicants to fill open posi ons. Since WorkSource is funded through a variety of government programs and the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, these Julia Maglione Communications services are provided to Manager, Southwest businesses at no cost! Washington WorkThe WorkSource busiforce Development ness services team will work Council with you to understand your JMaglione@ swwdc.org needs and help you find the right people so your business can thrive. The business services team can help you: • Write job descrip ons • Adver se your jobs • Learn about new approaches for hard-tofill jobs

Administra on. The Washington SBDC network has 24 convenient offices staffed by a team of 28 cer fied and experienced business advisors. The Vancouver Small Business Development Center, located on Officer’s Row, works with business owners on all facets of business forma on and opera on including business planning and finance, management and personnel, accoun ng, legal, marke ng, expor ng, ecommerce, succession planning etc. Whether you are just star ng out on the road to business ownership, are an experienced business owner seeking to take your business to the next level, or are posi oning your business for sale the SBDC can help. We take a hands on approach to iden fying challenges and opportuni es and educating and guiding you to solu ons that can improve your overall business performance and bo om line. In the process you will learn new tools and techniques that you can apply over and over again to sustain your growth and success. Visit us at wsbdc.org.

• Recruit qualified veterans and their spouses • Host job fairs and hiring events • Conduct interviews and/or group orienta ons • Iden fy poten al sources of subsidies or grants to help pay for training the new employees you’d like to hire (or improving skills of exis ng employees) When assisted by a WorkSource team member, they handle all the details. Your job openings are posted on www.Go2Worksource. com and candidates submit their informa on to WorkSource. A er screening the applicants, WorkSource refers only qualified candidates to you for interviews. Think of all the me you’ll save and hassles you’ll avoid by ge ng this assistance! If you prefer self-service, you can post your own job openings and search resumes. It’s similar to other online job boards, only offered to you at no cost. WorkSource provides a host of programs and services available at no cost to businesses and individuals. To learn more, contact Darcy Hoffman, WorkSource Business Services Manager at 360-735-5038 or dhoffman@ esd.wa.gov.

SBa Small Business Fact: BUSINESS TURNOVER AND EXISTING BUSINESSES CREATE JOBS: About 60 percent of the private-sector net new jobs are from exis ng establishments and about 40 percent from the churn of startups minus closures in the last two decades (Source: Bureau of Labor Sta s cs, Business Employment Dynamics). http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/ Job_Creation.pdf

Growing your Business through Government Contracting

City of Vancouver offers Pre-Lease Program to Businesses and Property Owners

Have you considered government agencies as a poten al customer, if not you might be missing out on tapping into a huge market. Interested?

Carroll Bernard PTAC Government Market Specialist cbernard@vancouverusa.com

Did you know the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce serves Southwest Washington as a Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) which provides free one on one counseling and training to help businesses in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Coun es understand how to do business with local, state, and federal agencies?

The City of Vancouver’s Pre-Lease program is a resource for business owners who want to lease or buy commercial space, property owners wan ng to renovate/redevelop commercial space, and for food truck vendors loca ng in the City of Vancouver. Staﬀ from relevant city departments will meet with you in the new space, conduct a walk through, and provide comments and answer ques ons.

Addi onally, we provide support from the basics of ge ng started to post award support such as contract management issues and ge ng paid. If you are interested in learning about government contrac ng, or ge ng assistance if you are currently doing business with government agencies, contact Carroll Bernard at 360-567-1092 or via email at cbernard@vancouverusa.com.

wsu-van mAP pROGRAM:

Fresh Insights for Growing Businesses, WSU Vancouver’s Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program Growth plans. Marke ng plans. Internal control assessments. Crea on and valida on of startup business models. These are a few of the services local companies have received free through the Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program at Washington State University Vancouver’s Carson Mistie Josephson Business Growth College of Business. The Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program Manager Mentor & Analysis Program mistie.josephson@ is a student-conducted convancouver.wsu.edu sultancy that oﬀers pro bono services to entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to grow. Businesses get customized analysis and growth ac on plans, while students get prac cal experience (and college credit) working on real business issues. Faculty and volunteer business mentors guide students throughout the process. Student teams start by crea ng a scope of work and conduc ng an analysis, and finish by pre-

sen ng realis c recommenda ons and an ac on plan. The students’ energy, fresh perspec ve and cu ng-edge classroom knowledge inform the results. As one client said, “We gleaned some things out of it we just wouldn’t have thought about.”? Business Growth MAP helps between 40 and 50 organiza ons a year. Since the program started, more than 400 students have par cipated, and 119 organizaons, including for profit and nonprofit, have benefited. Each par cipa ng business receives about 500 hours of free consul ng services from the team. Services are oﬀered twice a year— August to December and January to May. Students tackle projects from all industries. Past projects have included everything from restaurants and services firms to manufacturing and agriculture. Business Growth MAP is accepting applica ons for the next opportunity to par cipate, beginning in January 2015. For more informa on, visit business.vancouver. wsu.edu/bgmap.

Who should take advantage of the Pre-Lease Program? Any business owner looking to start a new business or re-locate an exis ng business. Any property owner looking to renovate/ redevelop commercial space. The Pre-Lease program will explain types of businesses that are allowed in the space, based on the zoning, give you a list of building requirements that should be considered, given the current use of the space and any proposed changes. Also, you will learn the permi ng process for proposed changes to the building. You’ll also be given contact informa on for staﬀ in the relevant City Departments for follow up. There is no fee to use the pre-lease program, its a service the City provides to help support small businesses loca ng in Vancouver. Schedule a mee ng by contac ng Rebecca Kennedy, Business Assistance Coordinator for the City of Vancouver: (360) 487-7896 or rebecca.kennedy@ cityofvancouver.us.

online resource: Vancouver Business Resource.org The Vancouver Business Resource website is a great place to begin looking for informa on on star ng, maintaining, or expand your business. Entrepreneurs can find resources about your niche market, customers, finances, developing a business plan and a comprehensive

checklist for Southwest Washington. If you’re maintaining your small business you can find where to go for issues such as: finances, managing your workforce, managing your risk, paying your taxes, networking or even selling or closing your business.

If you’re looking to expand you can gain leads and insight on strategic planning, relocating, financial growth, marke ng, permi ng, expor ng and more. There are a number of resources gathered in one spot at vancouverbusinessresource.org!

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GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE RESOURCE NETWORK On every second Wednesday of the month the GVCC hosts a workshop training event designed for small businesses called: The GVCC’s Resource Network. A variety of diﬀerent speakers are featured; which range in topic from marke ng to interna onal markets. In November the GVCC welcomes: Caryn Condon, President of Catalyst Consul ng Group to speak on: Engaging Sales Strategies. In this lively, straight-talk session you’ll gain advice that will immediately improve your eﬀec veness in sales and results. $5/person or FREE when you bring a non-member guest. RSVP at www.vancouverusa. com. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CAMPAIGN Star ng on November 1st the GVCC is coordina ng the local “Small Business Saturday” campaign in partnership with Columbia Credit Union. Each enrolled member (free with GVCC Membership) with 10 FTE or less will host a “Shop Local” Customer Appreciaon drawing. We’ll collect entries un l Small Business Saturday on November 29th and award one lucky shopper a $500 gi card at one of the businesses par cipa ng in the program.

>>More on page 20 & 21 HOME BASED BUSINESS SERIES Every spring and fall the GVCC hosts a variety of classes focused on the Home Based or Micro Business. The Fall Home Based Business Series is wrapping up this November with classes on the 3rd (social media) and 10th (alterna ve funding). RSVP at www.vancouverusa.com

small business Resources for owners

Score Vancouver’s Recommendations By Jan Harte Mentor at Score Vancouver Chapter 566

A number of organiza ons help small business owners get started, thrive, and grow. Here are some examples: FINANCIAL • SBA 7a guaranteed loan for working capital, machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements, building acquisi on or construc on, or debt refinance. • The SBA 504 program for fixed asset financing such as buildings, machinery and equipment. • SBA’s Micro Loan fund available through the Oregon Associa on of Minority Entrepreneurs (www.oame.org) for working capital, accounts receivable, equipment purchases, inventory, etc. (from $500 - $50,000). • SBA Export Assistance Loans for working capital, fixed asset financing, transac on-specific financing, or combina ons of such. • Washington State Linked Deposit Program, which is available to business owners who are cer fied Veterans and Service members and cer fied women and minories, reduces loan interest rates. • Washington Small Business Credit Ini a ve provides access to financing to provide jobs and business expansion. For details: Go to www.sba.gov or www.access.wa.gov and www.choosewashingtonstate.com TECHNICAL: • Washington State University Small Business Development Center (WSU-SBDC) provides no fee business management advice to entrepreneurs who are star ng or expanding a business. www.wsbdc.org • SCORE provides no fee business

mentoring and low cost training to prospec ve and exis ng business owners. www.scorevancouver.org or www.score.org • Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), GVCC oﬀers access to public procurement opportuni es. h p:// washingtonptac.org/greater-vancouver-chamber-of-commerce/ • WorkSource, Washington Employment Security, helps employers meet workforce needs. www.esd.wa.gov • Washington State University Cooperave Extension Oﬃce, assists growers with technical advice www.ext.wsu.edu • Impact Washington helps manufacturers become more globally compe ve. h p:// impactwashington.org/ • Vancouver Business Resource, an online reference for doing business in SW Washington (www.vancouverbusinessresource.org)

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Paul Dicker of Dick Hannah was the 2013 GVCC “Ambassador of the Year!”

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The “Holiday Heroes” Luncheon event is a me to showcase the GVCC’s Ambassador team and their year of service in 2014. One dedicated ambassador will earn the tle of Ambassador of the Year.

Please consider dona ng a holiday basket for the event! They get a lot of a en on and are a bright spot at the event!

It’s also a party! This is the first MEGA holiday oﬃce party of the season! We will have a holiday choir, a delicious seasonal lunch from the Heathman and gi baskets galore! Also, have your holiday wish list ready, Santa will be making an appearance, with a dedicated photobooth area and keepsake picture for you to take home.

This year we’re partnering with “Be a Santa to a Senior!” On our website there will be a link to a list of seniors and their requests for a holiday gi . Choose a senior, purchase a gi and bring it to the lunch - BE SANTA TO A LOCAL SENIOR! SPONSORSHIPS OPEN: There are a variety of sponsorship levels available for this, and every GVCC event. RSVP! Being there is a great way to show your support to the GVCC “Red Coat” team!

The Chamber’s Heroes: Our Ambassadors! They Th hey will willl be be the th he focus focus at at tthe he H Holiday oliday Luncheon Luncheon Event Eve ent

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Paul is the Coordinator of the Employee Corporate Benefits Program for Dick Hannah and also works on the annual STRiVE 2 DRiVE Academic Achievement Initiative. Paul has been an Ambassador since: 2011. His favorite GVCC events of 2013 was the Columbia Credit Union BASH (Business and Social Hour) and last year’s Holiday Luncheon! Currently, Paul serves on a number of Boards and Committees in the community, including: the Evergreen School District Foundation. Photo: Aevum Images.

New Community Heroes Featured at Event BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR PROGRAM This year the GVCC has chosen the “Be a Santa to a Senior” program operated by Home Instead Senior Care along with Pres ge Care Rehabilita on, the Elder Jusce Center and Meals on Wheels, to be featured at the 2014 “Holiday Luncheon” event. This year they are going BIG with the goal of collec ng, wrapping and delivering 500 gi s to low-income and isolated seniors this holiday season. The “Be a Santa to a Senior” program works with local businesses and retail stores to help facilitate the purchase and distribu on of gi s by placing PURPLE TREES and ornaments featuring specific seniors with their gi request. Par cipants can take the paper ornaments, make the purchase and return the gi with the ornament as the gi tag.

LUNCHEON ATTENDEES:

There will be a digital list of seniors on the Chamber’s website: Vancouverusa.com. Once you choose a senior, purchase the gi , wrap it and write on the package who it is for. When you a end the luncheon there will be a “Be a Santa to a Senior” table!

Be a Santa to a Senior Program Coordinators: Wendy Egly Meals on Wheels

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16-25 Years of Membership Attorney Bookkeeping Services Inc 22 years BBL Architects 22 years Beaches Restaurant & Bar 20 years Croucher Consulting Services 18 years Entek Corporation 27 years Geffen Mesher & Company, PC 20 years Homewood Suites By Hilton 17 years Limoges Investment Management PC 21 years J. Simpson McKibbin Company Inc 23 years Michael J Plymale Inc PS 16 years OTAK, Inc. 18 years Pacific Lifestyle Homes Inc 18 years Prestige Development 16 years Quantum Residential, Inc. 24 years Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas 20 years Waste Connections, Inc. 18 years Weyerhaeuser Company 18 years

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ABC Plastics 12 years Back & Neck Care Chiropractic 8 years BR Capital Inc 11 years Carr Vancouver 10 years Custom Care Valet Dry Cleaning 13 years Evergreen Pediatric Clinic 9 years Fox & Company CPAs, LLC 6 years Hazel Dell Car Wash 10 years Homewatch Caregivers 11 years Kell Alterman & Runstein LLP 8 years La Costa 9 years Northwest Personal Training 12 years Opsahl Dawson 15 years O’Ryan Industries, Inc. 12 years PAC 48 of WA 11 years Pioneer Pest Management 12 years Pritchard Orthodontics 14 years Rose City Printing and Packaging Inc 7 years Scott Mikel & Associates, Inc. 8 years Solid Solutions 8 years TigerStop LLC 13 years TwinStar Credit Union SW Region 14 years Umpqua Bank 8 years US Digital 7 years VanCare Inc 7 years Venice Genoa Tile LLC 9 years Vision 162 12 years Warner Roofing & Construction/ WRC Const. 13 years Williams Precision Machine Inc 7 years

ACN Joseph and Gina Marie Kendall 1 year Cascade Title Company 3 years Chuck’s Produce & Street Market 4 years Clark County Food Bank 2 years The Convenience Group 2 years DESIprint 4 years Directors Mortgage Inc. 3 years Divine Consign 5 years Educational Service District 112 3 years The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences 4 years Global Tower Service Inc 2 years Hi Tech Metal Fab, Inc 2 years IDM Investment Development Management 2 years IND, LLC 2 years Jacobus Carstar 3 years John Blom Hasson Company Realtors 1 year Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment 3 years Learning Avenues Child Care Centers 4 years Mackin’s Salmon Creek auto body 3 years Mount St Helens Institute 4 years Rand Jeweler 5 years Red Plains Professional, Inc. 2 years Sportclips 4 years Walmart #2550 5 years

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HEY YOU In 2013, for the first ever “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” program the team at Columbia Credit Union were out on the street during “Small Business Saturday” with their “Making Life Be er” moments team. They hosted a 2pm free community viewing of “ELF” at the Kiggins Theater!

Sco Flury from La e Da Coﬀee House & Wine Bar Second Year “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” campaign par cipant. Free to enroll in the program with ac ve membership.

New to the Program: The $500 “Shop Local” Customer Apprecia on contest! Each par cipa ng member in the “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” promo onal campaign will receive one CONTEST ENTRY box to enter their customers for the $500 prize! Every customer (with purchase) can enter the drawing from Nov. 1st to Nov. 29th and the winner will be drawn at the Dec. 3rd SW WA Leads and Needs event. Whoever wins will get $500 to spend at the store where they entered the contest.

Securi es and investment advisory services are oﬀered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC is not aﬃliated with Columbia Credit Union or its subsidiaries. The Cetera Advisor Networks LLC registered branch is located at 3003 NE 62nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98661, P.O. Box 324, Vancouver WA 98666 NOT NCUA/ NCUSIF INSURED * NO CREDIT UNION GUARANTEE * MAY LOSE VALUE * NOT A DEPOSIT * NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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Enroll in the program now! Small Business B siness Sat Saturday rda Program O Outline tline If you are a business with 10 full me employees or less, the “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” program is for you! There is no addi onal cost to be part of this program. Enroll by emailing Chandra Chase, Project Coordinator at cchase@vancouverusa. com. Please include your company logo. The campaign consists of four parts: Promo onal, Customer Apprecia on, Adver sing and Collaboraon. PART 1 - PROMOTIONAL Par cipa ng members have access to: • Small Business Saturday Collateral. • An online feature of your business on the Chamber’s SBS page. • Individual/dedicated

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Social Media Blast promo ng your involvement in SBS. Your par cipa on in a Press Release

PART 2 - CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Each “Get Out On... Small Business Saturday” business will receive: • A cardboard “Shop Local” Contest entry box • Entry ckets for contest • Ability to take entries from Nov. 1st - Nov. 29th. • A chance at a $500 prize designated to the winner. PART 3 - ADVERTISING The Chamber is commi ed to create and run a wide variety of digital and print ads promo ng the Shop Local Contest and “Small

Business Saturday.” • Adver sements in the Columbian Newspaper • Adver sements on the Columbian’s website. • Adver sement in the Vancouver Business Journal. PART 4 - COLLABORATION We want you to work with the Chamber. Work to create a “Small Business Saturday Promo on” and we’ll promote it! • The Chamber will work to get your message out. • The Chamber can suggest community partners. • You can blend the Chamber’s campaign with the na onal “Shop Small” campaign. • Send eNewsle ers and blasts to your customers promo ng Small Business Saturday!

Bob Adams, Insurance & Investment Strategies >>>>>>> Businesses face unique investment and re rement challenges. That’s why Columbia Wealth Management Vice President, Bob Adams asks his team to focus on what ma ers most – serving members with facts, informa on, and solu ons to create a plan that aligns with their unique goals. Bob and his team of Registered Investment Advisors will collaborate with you to cra an insurance and investment strategy to work toward your key employee, succession planning, re rement, and income goals.

Think of them as your personal business advocates. Columbia CU’s business experts specialize in helping companies grow in ways that make a difference. To you. Your business. Your bo om line. Credit unions are known for pu ng members’ needs first, and we’re service experts. Making your business dreams a reality is our goal.

Your Small Business Contact:

Shannon Decker When you don’t have me to network or make crucial business connec ons, Shannon Decker is your contact. As our Business Outreach Representa ve, she lives and breathes local business and has a true passion about ge ng to know the people behind each enterprise. Shannon makes sure businesses have the right tools to be successful, like free online banking services and dividend earning checking op ons –and concierge introduc ons to our network of branch managers, mortgage lenders, business lenders, and wealth management Advisors. With local knowledge and exper se, Shannon is an indispensable resource for new and established businesses alike. Fulfilling your business dreams o en requires money: funds for equipment, property or inventory. When you need loan op ons that make sense for your business, you need Columbia CU’s Business Lending team, led by RON

BERTOLUCCI. With more than 30 years of experience and a strong dedica on to serving our community, Ron has great insight and knowledge of the Southwest Washington market. Don’t hesitate to speak with Ron, or any one of his business lending experts, to help you select the best financing op on.

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS

ABOVE: 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Columbia Dance 1700 Broadway Vancouver, WA 98663 BELOW: CELEBRATION: Webfor 11805 NE 99th Street Suite 1360 Vancouver, WA 98682

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GRAND OPENING: ReTails 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661

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10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! The Grant House Restaurant 1101 Oﬃcers Row Vancouver, WA 98661

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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR: PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES FOR FEES AND RSVP REQUIREMENTS 11/3/14 GVCC EVENT H B B S SOCIAL MEDIA

6:30ͳ8PM

Kevin Getch of Webfor to present on digital marke ng strategies for Social Media.

11/5/14 GVCC EVENT S W L N

BEACHES RESTAURANT

7:30AMͳ10AM

Get a chance to speak and connect via small group breakout sessions.

11/5/14 GVCC EVENT R C

NEXUS CHIROPRACTIC

5PM

Join us at the grand opening of their NEW loca on.

11/6/14 GVCC & PARTNER EVENT P D S S 7AMͳ10AM

Gain insight on implemen ng safeguards to protect consumer informa on from the risks of a data security breach.

11/10/14 GVCC EVENT H B B S

ALTERNATIVE FUNDING

6:30ͳ8PM

Rebecca Kennedy of the City of Vancouver will share a variety of available funding op ons for small businesses.

11/11/14 GVCC EVENT R C

CENTERLOGIC, INC

10AM

Learn about their full range of informa on technology services for small-to-medium sized businesses.

11/12/14 GVCC EVENT T R N

RIVERVIEW CENTER

7:30ͳ9AM

Caryn Condon of Catalyst Consul ng Group. Topic: Engaging Sales Strategies.

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LOANSTAR HOME LENDING

9AM

See their new oﬃce, meet the team and network - coﬀee/pastries.

11/13/14 GVCC EVENT BASH: B S H

GLENWOOD PLACE

5PM ͳ 7PM

Do not miss the best evening networking around! Food, prizes, beverages and great people @ Glendwood Place! $10/Member, please RSVP.

11/14/14 MEMBER EVENT N 4 N GVCC OFFICE

9:30AMͳ11:30AM

Tips on making the most out of networking events! Hosted by DIY Marke ng Center.

11/17/14 GVCC EVENT R C

GORILLA JOE’S SPORTS NUTRITION

4PM

Help celebrate their second loca on!

11/18/14 GVCC EVENT B A SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT

5PM ͳ 7PM

This is your chance to visit the Schwabe law oﬃces in Vancouver, meet the staﬀ, enjoy great food, drinks and conversa on! $10/ Member, please RSVP.

11/19/14 GVCC EVENT S W L N

BEACHES RESTAURANT

7:30AMͳ10AM

The best morning networking in Clark County! Sponsored by: KRIS GREENE!

11/20/14 GVCC EVENT R C HAMPTON INN

5PM

Tour the NEW Hampton Inn Suites loca on and all of the amenies!

11/29/14 COMMUNITY EVENT SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!