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4 From the Chair What’s Next? By Don Russo, GVCC Board Chair

4 From the PAC-Chair Paint the Town Denim By Jeff Woodside, Public Affairs Committee Chair

5 From the CEO Crunch Time! By Kim Capeloto, GVCC President & CEO

6 Business Almanac

8 GVCC Golf Thank You

9 Biz Tips: Write A Strategic Plan By Scott Milam and Ken Imse, Milam-Imse Consulting, LLC

14 Member Spotlight: Vancouver Hotrod Shop

15 Member Services: • Ribbon Cuttings • Member News • New Members • Renewing Members • July Calendar • August Calendar

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Volume 38 • Number 4 • July/August 2010

12-13Teamwork! Regional Partnership Focuses on Collaboration to Grow Jobs, Build Opportunities

Ladies on the LinksThe Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Presents the 4th Annual

Tri-Mountain Golf Course1701 NW 299th Street • Ridgefield

• $35 members; $45 non-members (Includes golf clinic, 9 holes of golf and light refreshments at registration)• $6 cart rental (per person, optional)

• 3:30-4:45 p.m. Registration, Light Refreshments, Networking• 5-6:00 p.m. Golf Clinic• 6:00 p.m. Tee Time (4 per team)

This is not a tournament. It’s an outing for women of all skill levels. It’s a place to practice your golf, spend a summer evening outside and meet other businesswomen. Limited to 50 participants

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

For questions, please contact Susie Bauder at 360-567-1093 or [email protected]

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Chair, Board of Directors Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce


What isn’t happening in our community right now? From Port rail expansion and job growth projects to continued focused efforts to build a new I-5 bridge, the City of Vancouver’s recent decision to relocate

City Hall to the former Columbian office building, and many other expansion, remodeling & development projects throughout the community, this town is hopping! One of the most exciting of these projects is the beautiful glass covered structure rising just east of downtown at Evergreen & “C” Streets. Next June this magnificent building will open its doors as the new Vancouver Community Library anchoring “Library Square,” a large mixed-use development. The library recently began holding private tours for members of the media and others to get a first-hand look at this incredible facility that will be one of the most unique libraries/public gathering spaces in the nation. For more information about that project, go to www.fvrl.org/aboutus/Main_Library_Project.htm. As Fort Vancouver Regional Library Executive Director Bruce Ziegman said at a recent tour, “We’re proud of the library for ourselves and for the City.” The new library will have several unique features including community meeting space and a public atrium, a teen space and technology lab, an early learning center/children’s museum that will be the first of its kind in the nation, a fifth floor terrace and roof garden, and other amenities all incorporated into the environmentally green building design. These are exciting times for our community. The best part, from our perspective as leaders in the arena of economic development, is that every time ground is broken, a project launched, a penny saved, an environment protected, a community empowered, our future becomes that much brighter, both as citizens and as business people.

Why not? After decades of the same song and dance, we’ve decided to bust out with something cool, hip & comfy this year for our annual Officers’ Installation event. Mark your calendar for Wed., September 14,

5:30-8:30 p.m. and please join us at the Healthman Lodge for “Black Tie and Blue Jeans.”You may recall the GVCC’s Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers, a high-flying, fancy affair. Well, this ain’t it! As we celebrate entering into the GVCC’s 120th year with a new slate of officers, we’re also celebrating this great community and the incredible quality of life we are so privileged to enjoy. In addition to great food & libations, a guest speaker and entertainment, centerpiece purchases will benefit GVCC 501c3 nonprofits. So dust off your best party jeans and get ready for a fun, relaxing evening out on the town with friends and colleagues. We’re also preparing for election season and the 2011 legislative session. There are several opportunities to learn about candidates, get informed on issues, and get involved in the process. Following are forums scheduled for July. Stay tuned to the GVCC website at www. vancouverusa.com for details about additional forums and candidate meetings, as well as GVCC efforts on issues of interest to business.July 8: 3rd District Candidate Forum -- Leadership Clark County will host a candidate forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, featuring candidates running for the open seat in the U.S. 3rd Congressional District. The event is free and open to the public.July 15: Candidate forum -- The Forum at the Library and League of Women Voters are offering a forum featuring the candidates for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15 in the community room at Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. For more information, call 360-695-1566.

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Here we are in July already. People have been confused about what month it is, due to the winter-like weather that we have all been putting up with. Glad to see that maybe we have moved past that chapter and on to a

more summer-like environment.Based on your input from the surveys we have sent out, the number one priority you have asked us to support on your behalf has been the replacement/construction of the Interstate 5 Bridge. This is the third year that this project has been at the top of your list. Well, there has never been a more critical time than right now to make sure that the business community comes together to support this project. Recently, I was reviewing the minutes of GVCC Board meetings from years ago and I came across this interesting bit of info; the Chamber Board directed the GVCC to contact the Director of Highways of the states of Washington and Oregon to see what action might be taken to eliminate the congestion on the Interstate Bridge. This was from the meeting held December 15, 1942! Maybe it is time for us to act!This is about bringing jobs to this area, reducing costs through improved freight mobility of the more than $26 Billion annually of goods that travel though Clark County, improving your quality of life by reducing commute times, improving the environment through a reduction in our carbon footprint, reducing the more than 300 accidents per year that occur in the crossing area, transport patients to the various partner hospitals faster and generally reduce the more than 64,000 hours of delay each year for vehicles crossing the current bridge.Frankly, the time is now for us to rally and support this project. I’ve been told by many of you that you want a bridge that accomplished the things listed above. Now it’s time to make sure that our elected officials know this as well. Many of you have written position statements supporting the new bridge and many others have signed on to general support statements. Either way, let’s get behind this and get it moving forward. If this doesn’t happen, it is because we as a supportive business community have been too complacent and we all know that is not our style.Write a letter, send an e-mail or call every legislator you know and tell them you support this project. You can get contact information on your elected officials by contacting the Columbia River Crossing Coalition at 503.552.5009 or via e-mail at [email protected] time is now. Thanks for your help!

Kim J. Capeloto President & CEO

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Crunch Time!

From the CEO


A Penny Saved….The former Columbian building

across from Esther Short Park will soon become the new Vancouver City Hall. The $18.5 million purchase will save about $1 million per year as the city will be able to consolidate its services located in a myriad of build-ings, currently spread up to 10 miles apart. The decision came after public and business comment and feedback, including the support of GVCC leader-ship and other business community leaders. ■

Linked and loaded! It’s time to get out and play, lady

golfers! We’re again throwing a party on the course just for women at our annual Ladies on the Links event at Tri Mountain Golf Club on August 17! $35 members/$45 non-members. Fee includes refreshments, networking, a golf clinic and 9 holes of golf. 6 p.m. tee time (4 per team). Call the events line at 360-694-2588 or register online at www.vancouverusa.com! ■

Black Tie & Blue Jeans: Changin’ It Up!Save the date! Wed., Sept. 14, 2010,

5:30-8:30 p.m. Remember the GVCC’s annual Dinner & Installation ofOfficers?Well,getreadyforsome-thing completely new. No scratchy suits, no canned speeches, no skits, and no mashed potatoes! We’re chang-ing our annual changing of the guard up this year with different attire, heavy hors d’oeuvres & libations, a great speaker, and sponsored gifts at each place setting. Save the date and watch for more details! ■

Get Involved! Candidate Forums on the Calendar!• LeadershipClarkCountywillhosta candidate forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, featuring candidates running for the open seat in the U.S. 3rd Congressional District. The event is free and open to the public.

• LeagueofWomenVoters:TheClark County League of Women Voters will be hosting their primary night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, on theseventhflooroftheClarkCountyPublic Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Questions for candidates will be available at 6 p.m. All races with three or more candidates, except the 3rd Congressional District and the Prosecuting Attorney, are invited to participate. The public is welcome to attend. The program will be taped by CVTV for later broadcast. For more information, contact Jane Van Dyke at 503-459-1011.

• TheForumattheLibraryandLeague of Women Voters are offering

a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Thurs-day, July 15 in the community room at Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. For more information, call 360-695-1566.

Community Pride! The GVCC’s visitor & relocation

magazine, “Images of Vancouver/Clark County” is now in print and will be available this month. Thank you to all of our advertisers and Journal Communications for a stellar publication. ■

Kudos RBA! Kudos to GVCC member, the

RidgefieldBusinessAssociation,forasuccessfulfirst-everBusinessAfter Hours last month! The event was held at the Agave Jeans outlet and drew an appreciative and welcoming crowd of north Clark County business people. ■

TIME FOR ENJOYMENTEsther Short Park hosts multiple activities

Finely Tuned SensesSchool for the Blind trains piano technicians

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New Identity Initiative A regional branding effort led by

Identity Clark County (ICC) is now officially“offtheground.”Thegroup,along with regional business leaders and with GVCC support, unveiled the “Portland-Vancouver USA” brand late last month. The grassroots campaign is being developed to grow jobs and highlight the efforts of local companies. Businesses may use the marketing materials for conferences, trade shows, etc., for a one-time licensing fee of $199. Go to www.identityclarkcounty.org for full details. ■

SBA Announces New Round of Funding for Small Businesses New federal funding for economic

development and job creation will soon be available, according to the U.S. Small Business Administra-tion. The SBA will begin accepting proposals for loans on July 7. The funding program is called the Re-gional Cluster Initiative, a program that awards up to $600,000 to regional clusters,definedasnetworksofbusi-nesses within a geographic area in which industry growth depends on collaborative efforts. Two SBA pro-grams will be launched as part of the Regional Cluster Initiative. They are: Regional Innovation Clusters and Advanced Defense Technologies. Vis-it Federal Business Opportunities for more information. –The Columbian ■

Voter Registration Deadline Monday, July 19, is the last day to

register by mail or online for the primary and special election on Aug. 17. This applies to anyone who has changed addresses since his or her last vote. Visit the county elections officeathttp://clarkvotes.orgformore information. ■

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Thank you to our sponsors, players and volunteers for making the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Golf Tournament truly the BEST tournament in

Southwest Washington again this year! The sold-out event with 144 golfers representing a truly diverse mix of businesses and industries was held at Camas Meadows Golf Club on June 17th. See you next year!

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“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there,”

said the Cheshire Cat to Alice. While that may work in Wonderland, your business operates in the real world and having a clear idea of where you want it to go is extremely important. The SBA’s Office of Advocacy has found that only 50% of new businesses survive past five years and that the lack of planning is one of the top five reasons that business-es fail. A strategic plan, which is differ-ent from a business plan, contains your company’s vision, its reason for being in existence, and should be the base upon which all other planning rests.

There are many reasons to build a strategic plan for your business, but they all end up at the same final goal: How to maximize profitability, whether you are just starting, focused on growth, or thinking ahead to retirement. There are five basic elements to a strategic plan;

• Yourvision• Themissionstatement• Criticalsuccessfactors• Strategiesandactionsto attain objectives• Aprioritizedimplementation schedule

The best way to start your planning is to gather your circle of advisors (accoun-tant, banker, attorney) and conduct a SWOT analysis to gain a fundamental understanding of your company’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

• Identifyyourstrengthsandweakness-es and plan for improvement. Once identified, most strengths are simply built upon and leveraged while weak-nesses are often easily addressed.

• Ifasked,couldyouclearlydescribewhat success looks like and the steps it took or will take to get there? Define what your success looks like to you and, by clarifying your main goals and objec-tives, your opportunities usually present themselves by default. Clearly identify how, when and by what paths you are going to reach what you consider to be success.

• Gettoknowyourcompetition,espe-cially the companies that you see as suc-cessful, and identify the reasons for their success. Identify your competitive advantages over those same companies. From these, build your own strategies

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for success and establish benchmarks for which to strive. You will find you don’t often need to reinvent the wheel.

Once you begin the Strategic Planning process, its value will become immediately apparent and you will likely want to see it through to completion. Then the phone rings or one of your managers walks in your office with the next fire to be put out. Don’t worry; a Strategic Plan is meant to be an evolving document. Keep at it and you will continue to reap the benefits.

In case you were wondering, the other four reasons businesses fail in the first five years are (1) you start a business for the wrong reason, (2) poor management, (3) insuffi-cient capital, and (4) location, location, location, especially if you are in retail.

Scott Milam and Ken Imse and the princi-pals of Milam-Imse Consulting, LLC. Scott may be contacted at 360-903-1311 or [email protected]. Ken may be contacted at 360-907-3458 or [email protected].

Milam-Imse Consulting provides over fifty years of combined experience in finance, operations/management and strategic plan-ning. With a focus on the small to medium-sized businesses, MIC is a resource for those companies who would benefit from a CFO or Chief Operating Officer but not yet on a full-time basis. ■


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program provided participants with take-home tools designed to help them improve their game immediately.

Many business owners want to grow sales while freeing more time to spend on the parts of their business they love (or away from their business altogether!) But, although they put lots of effort toward this goal, it seems to elude them. In his workshop “ How to Build a Lead Machine” Dave reveals how to attract

better qualified pros-pects, then turn them into buyers and raving fans by putting in place a marketing system with eight essential parts that include:1. A strong lead magnet that draws people predisposed to buy toward your business 2. Lead capture that gets interested prospects to tell you who they are 3. A qualification sequence that prepares serious prospects to buy and weeds out the tire kickers 4. A irresistible closing sequence that creates an emotional commitment to buy, then suggests additional purchases 5. A nurturing sequence that keeps you top of mind with those who will buy later

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Dave also shows how a lead machine helps a business make more money by converting more prospects, increasing repeat business, generating more referrals and maximizing the amount each client, customer or patient spends when they buy. At the same time, a lead machine reduces costs by removing time wasters like chasing after unqualified leads, struggling with a disorganized lead tracking system, or letting leads go cold before you can follow up.

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Retrospective Rating (Retro) is an optional financial incentive program offered by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to help qualifying employers reduce their industrial insurance costs.

Employers can enroll on their own or in group plans sponsored by trade associations and/or professional organizations. Joining

Retro through the GVCC can lower your risk while improving your refunds.

Local & Successful! The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has one of the most suc-cessful member Retro programs in the state for retail/service industry members. Our local program administrator Scott Croucher works with members to control rates and improve safety.

Call us today and start saving!Retail and Professional Service Business retro members received a 35% refund in 2009. How does that compare with your current program?

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As a new member benefit, Certificate of Origin stamps will soon be avail-

able to members at a discounted rate of $5 per stamp. As the only provider of certificates of origin in Clark County, the Chamber processes Certificates of Origin for area manufacturers to export their products. The new pricing schedule goes into effect July 1, 2010. Some documents need to be notarized. Notary services are available through the Chamber. The notary fee is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. The cost per Certificate of Origin is $5.00 for members of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and $75 for non-members. Please contact Teresa Lawwill

in the GVCC office at 360-694-2588 or [email protected] for additional information regarding the Certificates of Origin program.

GVCC Certificate of Origin Policies1. The Certificate of Origin must be filled out completely and notarized before being presented to the Chamber. 2. For members’ convenience, all of the necessary forms may be down- loaded at www.vancouverusa.com 3. Certificates are authorized at the GVCC office in Vancouver, WA located at 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, 98660. 4. Fees are $5 per certificate for Chamber members and $75 for non-members. ■

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When Capeloto was hired as GVCC President & CEO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, in 2008, he took a look at the business community landscape and realized there was a large leadership vacuum amongst the various chambers

of commerce and business organizations throughout the region. He believed the community as a whole could be better served if the organizations worked in partnership with one another rather than as competitors and adversaries. Communication, at least, should be key, he said.

Yet when he approached the subject, the explanation he received didn’t go over very well. The reason the various groups didn’t meet regularly or talk strategy was because of competition and, “because we’ve never done it that way.” Wrong answer.

Ever since, leaders from each organization have been meeting on a regular basis to discuss issues, opportunities and partnerships, and seek collabora-tive, creative ways to boost the regional economy through strong business leadership.

“SWWABL was started to ensure that issues that are relevant to the various business communities within Southwest Washington are addressed in a collaborative manner as opposed to having 10 different organizations working on the exact same critical points,” said Capeloto.

Sharif Burdzik, AVP/Branch Team Leader, First Independent Bank and a leader with the Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association and Fourth Plain Business Coalition said, “At both the Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association and the Fourth Plain Business Coalition, we

Strength in numbers: At this year’s Shop Local and Women in Business Showcase events, SWWABL members joined forces, drawing more than

100 vendors and over 700 attendees from throughout the region.

Governor Gregoire Luncheon SWWABL table.

Kris Greene at Bring on Spring Women’s Showcase

The Southwest Washington Association of Business Leaders (SWWABL) is a coalition of regional chambers of commerce and business organizations. It was launched by GVCC President & CEO Kim Capeloto in 2009.

Regional Partnership Focuses on Collaboration to Grow Jobs, Build Opportunities

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Connie Christensen of the East Vancouver Business Association speaking with speaking with Senator Maria Cantwell

Southwest Washington Association of Business Leaders RosterJulie Bocanegra, Branch ManagerColumbia Credit UnionBattle Ground Chamber of Commerce

Sharif Burdzik, AVP/Branch Team LeaderFirst Independent BankHazel Dell/Salmon Cr. Bus. AssociationFourth Plain Business Coalition

Kim Capeloto, President & CEOGreater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Connie Christianson, AVP/Branch ManagerHomestreet BankEast Vancouver Business Association

Joan R. Cooper, VP Branch ManagerColumbia BankNorth Clark County Chamber of Commerce

Mark Eaton, Owner/Title AgentRidgefield Junction Auto LicenseRidgefield Business Association

Brent Erickson, Executive DirectorCamas/Washougal Chamber of Commerce

Kris Green, Agency/Manager Country FinancialEast Vancouver Business Association

Pam Marini, Office Manager, Admin. StaffCorwin Beverage Co.Ridgefield Business Association

Wendy McGraw, Partner Realty Pro NWLa Center Chamber of Commerce

Lee Rafferty, Executive DirectorVancouver’s Downtown Association

wanted to come together with the other business associations and chambers to form a larger discussion about business in Southwest Washington. I’ve found the SWWABL partnership has given all of us a larger voice for this area, and the flow of information between chambers and associations has greatly improved.”

To date, the group has focused mainly on information sharing and partnering on events and programs. In the near future, SWWABL will roll out an exciting new informational cam-paign highlighting the various issues surrounding local spending habits and the rewards and/or consequences that result from decisions and behaviors.

“There has not been a better time for partnerships to evolve, than in this current environment,” Capeloto said.

So what’s the right answer? Yes. Let’s collaborate and communicate and get the job done. Because we can and because it’s the right thing to do for our communities and our members.

So far in 2010, the GVCC along with SWWABL members have jointly participated in the Governor Gregoire Luncheon, Senator Patty Murray luncheon, Senator Maria Cantwell lunch, Shop Local Showcase and Bring on Spring Women’s Showcase, as well as the upcoming Patrick in the Park VIP night.


Vancouver Hotrod Shop was established in 2006 by the highly talented Lance Von

Prüm, who has over thirty years experience working on and designing outstanding auto-mobiles in the Specialty Shops of Southern California and in the Portland/Vancouver area, working with some of the industry’s most renowned builders. Located in the Fruit Valley area of Vancouver, the shop has dou-bled in size over the past four years. Shop foreman, Shawn Mickelson, brings a unique perspective to operations, having come from a four wheel drive background. His chassis and mechanical fabrication skills greatly expanded the shop’s capabilities. Caleb Smythe, brings a more formal set of experi-ence from having graduated from Wyoming Technical Institute (WyoTech). Ownership of the business was transitioned to Jeff and Joyce Glaser in 2009, and retained the talent-ed team of fabricators and builders. The business is a family affair with the couple’s sons Jonny, Jason, Jared & Joshua and daugh-ter Tammy also helping with the business. Jeff’s background includes over three decades of automotive experience, including time with a few Southern California racing teams. Joyce is an experienced manager and

customer service professional, who runs the office, keeping the team focused on the projects, and doing public relations activities and advertising.

From complete restorations to custom conversions, repairs, and complete builds, VHS does it all. No project is too small. The VHS team continues to bring customer’s automotive dreams to life in the manner that it’s originator, Lance, can still be proud of! Keep an eye on the company’s website, www.vancouverhotrods.com for upcoming seminars and community projects. Call 360-910-5179 for more information. ■

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Dave then helps workshop participants identify where to start building their own lead machines. Attendees walk away with a “blueprint” that they can begin to put to work for them the same day.

Go to www.cognesismarketing.com for more information. ■

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Members on the Move

■ Prudential Northwest Properties, the region’s largest locally owned real estate services company, is proud to announce the addition of 2 new team members. They are: Kathryn Elliott, Columbia Tech Center and Alyssa Curran, Clark County NW.

■ Pacific Continental Bank announced the hiring of Eric Bergeson as vice president and commercial banking officer. Bergeson will work from the bank’s office in Vancouver.

■ The Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) is proud to announce the hiring of Mike Bomar as their new Executive Director. Bomar, previous-ly Public Affairs Director

for the Building Industry Association of Clark County, will be charged with growing the organization through enhanced member services and community partnerships.

■ Scott McFeron was promoted to coffee sales supervisor at Corwin Beverage Company. In this position, he will be in charge of selling Corwin’s new coffee line, Vittoria Coffee.

■ Theresa Wagner is the new communica-tions manager for the Port of Vancouver. Most recently, Wagner has served as Sen. Patty Murray’s Southwest Washington regional director. She has also worked for other elected officials and is a former communications manager for the south-west region of the Washington State Department of Transportation.

■ Dr. Jonathan Vinson, MD, has been selected to represent Southwest Medical Group (SMG) on the parent Board of Directors for Southwest Washington Health System. He practices family medicine with an emphasis on reproductive health.

■ Community Hospice’s medical director Dr. Tanya Stewart has been awarded the prestigious Regence Foundation’s 2010 Sojourns Award in recognition of her work toward the advancement of palliative care knowl-

edge in the community. According the Regence Foundation website, “The Sojourns Award is the Foundation’s new initiative to recognize inspirational leaders in the field of palliative and end-of-life care within Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. Recipients are organizations or individuals with accomplishments in this area and the passion to make a positive difference in unexpected ways.”

■ Columbia Credit Union has announced its Board Officers for 2010: Judith L.Chipman, Chair; Philip R. Andrews, Vice Chair; John A. Dingethal, Treasurer; and Lisa Schauer, Secretary. Complete biographies of all volunteers are available on Columbia’s website, www. columbi-acu.org. “We commend these individuals for their ongoing dedication to Columbia,” said Steve Kenny, President and CEO of Columbia Credit Union. “Their knowledge and passion for the credit union industry will benefit members and help direct Columbia toward future success.”

■ MacKay & Sposito, Inc. (M&S) is pleased to announce Brian Martin has joined the company’s landscape architecture team in our Vancouver, WA office. Martin is a landscape architect with

3 ½ years of landscape architecture expe-rience in site design, design development and construction document packages

Member Newswhich includes planting, irrigation and construction plans in addition to project construction details. He has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Idaho.

Making Headlines ■ Riverview Community Bank and the City of Vancouver are pleased to announce Riverview’s commitment to support the Riverview Six to Sunset Concert Series at Esther Short Park for three more years, through 2012. More details: www.ci.van-couver.wa.us

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Riverview Six to Sunset 2010 Concert Schedule:July 8 5 Guys Named MoeJuly 15 Patrick Lamb BandJuly 22 The AnticsJuly 29 Quarterflash (aka Seafood Mama)August 5 Zuzo BlueAugust 12 Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts

■ Courtney Sherwood has been hired as editor of The Columbian’s business and life sections, replacing Elisa Williams, who has taken a new position with Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. Sherwood, 32, is a journalist who has worked on staff for a number of publications in the Pacific Northwest, including The Columbian.

■ Southwest Washington Medical Center recently acknowledged Friends of Hospice for their fundraising efforts over the past year. The group presented the Southwest Foundation with a $50,000 check in June. Over the past 23 years, the volunteer orga-nization has raised over $500,000 to sup-port hospice patients and their families.

Calendar

■ EastRidge Business Park is hosting a Community Fair on Sun., July 11, 2010. Bring the family out to enjoy a variety of fun activities including pony rides, rock climbing wall, face painting and more to benefit the sports and activities programs at Heritage High School. East Ridge Business Park is located at11805 NE 99th St., Vancouver, WA 98682. Call 360-254-0111 for more information.

■ Northwest Personal Training & Fitness Education is sponsoring the Girlfriends & Dudes Triathlon July 26, 2010, benefitting Janus Youth Programs www.janusyouth.org. The sprint distance tri is a perfect dis-tance for the novice or veteran triathlete. Go to www.nwpersonaltraining.com for full details and registration.

■ On Fri. Oct. 8, Randy Sparks will bring the New Christy Minstrels to Vancouver for a concert to benefit Share. The concert will be held at The Hilton Hotel Vancouver, 7 p.m. $40 per person tickets can be purchased on-line at www.sharevancouver.org or by calling (360) 695-7658 ext. 3301.

Sharing is caring! Share your good health. The GVCC and Community Choices 2010 are hosting Southwest Washington Washington Blood Program blood drive

Wed., July 21, 11-3 p.m., at the GVCC conference room, 1101 Broadway, Vancouver. Call 360-567-1087 to make an appointment or sign up at www.psbc.org. ■

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Yolanda Marrs AdzZoo Localized Internet Marketing19215 SE 34th St., Ste 106 271 Camas, WA 98607 360-335-3116

Svetlana Linchuk Columbia Language Services9303 NE Fourth Plain Rd Vancouver, WA 98662 360-823-4018

Brian E. TeegardinEdward Jones 9208 NE 147th Ave Vancouver, WA 98682 360-892-6172

Elect Craig Riley 1701 Broadway, Ste 241 Vancouver, WA 98663 360-696-3419 Krista Hildebrand Frause 838 SW First Avenue Portland, OR 97204 503-467-4686

Jeremiah Castle Gustav’s 1705 SE 164th Avenue Vancouver, WA 98683 360-883-0222

Deloris DuBois Johnson 3801 NE Royal View Ave., C 2 Vancouver, WA 98662-6804 360-885-2817

Don Lynch Lynch Janitorial & Cleaning LLC PO Box 310 Yacolt, WA 98675 360-624-5358

Kathleen Hensch FlemingPacific Midwifery Service 2101 NE 139th St., Ste 255 Vancouver, WA 98686 360-885-7926

Fred SanchezRealty Executives 1404 NE 134t St., Ste 220 Vancouver, WA 98685 360-607-5217

Vickie AtchleyRegal Entertainment Group 801 C Street Vancouver, WA 98660 360-694-9496

Rudy RamirezSCORE America’s Counselors to Small Business 1933 Fort Vancouver Way #TBG232 Vancouver, WA 98663 3501 360-699-1079

Stephanie Seley Art & Design www.ssartdesign.webs.com 360-513-6941

Desiree BubbSuperNova Bistro 609 W 11th Vancouver, WA 98660 360-281-9063

Tim Yoder Yoder Chiropractic Center PS 16111 SE McGillivray Blvd., Ste A Vancouver, WA 98683360-254-0994

Claudia Nedelcu A&A Citizens Senior Placement 3021 NE 72nd Dr., Ste 9 PMB29 Vancouver, WA 98661 360-771-2048

Joan McNeilAllied Accounting & Tax Service LLC7510 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste 200 Vancouver, WA 98662 360-213-1040

Associates Industries 1206 N Lincoln, Ste 200 Spokane, WA 99201 2559 509-326-6885

Welcome to the following new Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members. We thank you for your investment. You help make our Chamber one of the largest and most active business associations in the region. Please go to our online directory at www.vancouverusa.com for Web site, contact and business category information about these companies and

organizations. Please help us in our mission to build a strong and stable local economy – do business with Chamber members. ■

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Albert Christensen B2BCFO 13405 NE 246th Circle Battle Ground, WA 98604 360-667-0485

Philip H Lundberg PHDCharter College 17200 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Ste 100 Vancouver, WA 98683 360-448-2000

Andy PotterClear Channel Outdoor 715 NE Everett St. Portland, OR 97232 503-232-3111

Luella VioletteColdwell Banker 5101 NE 82nd Ave., Ste 100 Vancouver, WA 98662-6343 360-892-7325

Ben GokamiColumbia West International LLC1407 NE 157th Ave Vancouver, WA 98660 360-892-3200

Christopher HudsonCutco Engraveable Gifts Vancouver, WA 98660 360-901-9746

Sherrill TravissDeja Vu Ladies Consignment Boutique726 NE 2nd Ave. Camas, WA 98607 360-834-1771

Laura ForsythHip Chicks Consulting LLC 3309NWPacificRimDr.Camas, WA 98607 360-834-1094

Patrick MartinezM5 Plumbing Services LLC PO Box 821143 Vancouver, WA 98682 360-624-8376

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Thank you to all of our renewing members for continuing your Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce membership! We are proud to serve our members through our mission of providing positive business leadership, growing jobs and strengthening the local economy. ■

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by Marriott Fairfield Inn Mattress Factory Outlet 16 yearsMcCord’s Vancouver 26 yearsToyota Scion & RV Center McDonald’s of Clark County: Mill Plain 2 yearsMcDonald’s of Clark County: 2 yearsSalmon CreekMcDonald’s of Clark County: Sifton 2 yearsNalco Chemical Co. 24 yearsThe Neil Jones Food Company 27 yearsNormandeau Associates, Inc. 4 yearsNorth by West 9 yearsOffice Depot 1 yearOnPoint Community Credit Union 4 yearsPAC 48 of WA 7 yearsPacific Continental Bank 4 yearsParsons Brinckerhoff 5 yearsPhone Directories Company 6 yearsPinzone, Joseph 11 yearsPIP Printing 19 yearsPlexsys Interface Products, Inc. 5 yearsPort of Portland 8 yearsPrairie Electric, Inc. 24 yearsPrichard Orthodontics 10 yearsRaring Corporation, The 20 yearsRex Plastics, Inc. 20 yearsRSV Building Solutions 26 yearsSalmon Creek Oral Surgery & Periodontics 5 yearsShared Hope International 2 yearsSilicon Forest Electronics, Inc. 5 yearsSilver Star Telecom 3 yearsSpringhill Suites by Marriott 3 yearsStein Distributing, Inc. 62 yearsSunquake Software Solutions, Inc. 3 yearsSouthwest Office Systems 9 yearsTeam Construction 4 yearsThe Rock, Wood Fired Pizza 2 yearsTidewater Barge Lines 34 yearsUS Bank 46 yearsUS Bearings & Drives 7 yearsValeria Ogden, Management Consultant 24 yearsVancouver Ford/Hyundai/Suzuki, Inc. 46 yearsVancouver School District No. 37 36 yearsVancouver USA Regional Tourism Office 9 yearsVancouver Warehouse & Distribution Co., Inc. 20 yearsWells Fargo Bank 27 yearsWestby Associates, Inc. 2 yearsWorkplace Resource of Oregon 10 years ■

99 RV Park 14 yearsAlpine Auto Body, Inc.: Orchards 26 yearsAndersen Construction Co., Inc. 7 yearsArc of Clark County 1 yearBack & Neck Care Chiropractic 4 yearsBergstrom Nutrition 11 yearsBig Al’s, Inc. 4 yearsBillygan’s Roadhouse 8 yearsBonnie Smelser, 8 yearsIndependent Beauty Consultant BR Capital, Inc. 7 yearsCalderon Family Dentistry 4 yearsCascade Dental Group 27 yearsClark County Event Center 29 yearsColdwell Banker Commercial 41 yearsJenkins-Bernhardt AssociatesCroucher Consulting Services 14 yearsC-Tran 26 yearsDeaMor Associates, Inc. 23 yearsDiana Shaw Human Resources Consulting 14 yearsThe Drapery Man Co. 8 yearsDryke & Associates, Inc. 15 yearsEdward Jones: Will Sappenfield 6 years Everest College 13 yearsEvergreen Home Loans 8 yearsExpress Personnel Services 23 yearsFabricated Products, Inc. 8 yearsFinancial Advisors KMS 13 yearsFirst Independent 15 yearsFloyd Watkins & Associates, Inc. 6 years Fordham & Associates, CPAs 9 yearsFormos Software Development 4 yearsGramor Development 16 yearsHome Instead Senior Care 2 yearsHumana MarketPOINT 3 yearsIMAT 5 yearsIMS Electronics Recycling 3 yearsInnovative Services NW 22 yearsInstafab Company, Inc. 4 yearsIntegra Telecom 7 yearsJanus Youth Programs, Inc. 9 yearsJava House 16 yearsKillian Pacific 9 yearsKirkwood & Kirkwood, Inc. 2 yearsKyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation 19 yearsLake Shore Athletic Club, Inc. 20 yearsLaw Office of Cynthia Horenstein, PLLC 12 yearsLegacy Clinic: Fisher’s Landing 2 yearsMarriageTeam 3 years

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Register Online: www.vancouverusa.com or call 360-694-2588

July 2010

Recurring EventsNetworking

WEEKLY: Leads & Needs Beaches: (First & Third Wednesdays)

High-energy networking in a casual setting designed to build relationships and generate leads.

MONTHLY:

Business After Hours: Enjoy a fun evening of networking, food and spirits at a member location.

Speed Networking/Bowling: (No Speed Networking in July & August) (Second Wednesday)

Meet 16 potential leads in concentrated network-ing.

Thank you to our member event venues: Beaches Restaurant and Bar and Big Al's.

Member Services

7/7 -- Ribbon Cutting Mixer sponsored by Charter College, 17200 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste 100 Vancouver, WA 98683 4-6 p.m. Come and visit the new Vancouver campus of Charter College. There will be food and beverages avail-able. Ribbon Cutting is at 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free with membership.

Important 2010 Events (Sponsorships Available)

August 17 - Ladies on the Links

September 14 - Black Tie & Blue Jeans!

10/26 - "No" Business After Hours

All of November - Chamber CARES Charitable Giving Campaign

11/4 - Savor the Flavor and More

12/3 - Ambassador Holiday Charitable Giving Breakfast

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7/7 -- Leads & Needs, BeachesSponsored by Kareen Mills Insurance 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Beaches, 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver. Cost: $5. Fast-paced morning networking and leads exchange. Sponsor provides continental breakfast. Bring a potential mem-ber for free entry!

NO SPEED NETWORKING IN JULY AND AUGUST

7/21 -- Leads & Needs, BeachesSponsored by Comcast 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Beaches, 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver. Cost: $5. Fast-paced morning networking and leads exchange. Sponsor provides continental breakfast. Bring a potential member for free entry!

7/15 -- Patrick in the Park: A Chamber VIP Night!The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, along with the chambers of Southwest Washington, invite you to a special 21-and-older VIP "6 to Sunset" evening at Esther Short Park. Members of the chambers and their guests will have their own VIP section at the park. Included: A concert by Patrick Lamb, food prepared by Gray's at the Park and one drink. Cost: $10 per person for chamber members and their guests. Limit: 250. Patrick Lamb is a member of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. He is a Portland local, and is one of those extraordinary talents who combines raw talent and energy with a singular ability to captivate an audience.

7/27 -- Business After Hours sponsored by Umpqua Bank at Esther Short Park5-7 p.m., event to be held in Esther Short Park, downtown Vancouver! Enjoy a fun evening of networking, food and spir-its! $10 members, $30 non-members.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Register Online: www.vancouverusa.com or call 360-694-2588

August

Recurring EventsNetworking

WEEKLY: Leads & Needs Beaches: (First & Third Wednesdays)

High-energy networking in a casual setting designed to build relationships and generate leads.

MONTHLY:Business After Hours: Enjoy a fun evening of networking, food and spirits at a member location.

Speed Networking/Bowling: (No Speed Networking in July & August) (Second Wednesday)

Meet 16 potential leads in concentrated network-ing.

Thank you to our member event venues: Beaches Restaurant and Bar and Big Al's.

Member Services

8/6 -- Maximize Your Membership 8:30-10 a.m., GVCC Office, 1101 Broadway, Ste 100 Vancouver, WA 98660. From 8:30 to 9:30 we will target ways to use your GVCC membership effectively. From 9:30 to 10 we will open the room up for networking and discussion. Please register in advance. Space is limited to 20. Cost: Included in membership. Metered parking.

8/17 -- Ladies on the Links women's golf event at Tri-Mountain Golf Club, sponsored by HomeStreet Bank and Security Signs,1701 NW 299th St. Ridgefield, WA 98642, 3:30 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. Tee Time. Member Price - $35, Non-member Price $45. Cart rental $6 per person (Optional) Registration closes August 13 at 5 p.m. Limited to 50. It's summertime! Time to treat yourself to an informal golf outing. This is not a tournament. It's an outing for women of all skill levels. It's a place to practice your golf, spend a summer evening outside and meet other businesswomen. Price includes golf clinic, 9 holes of golf and light refreshments. Put together your own team of four or form a team when you get to the event. Most of all come have fun.

Important 2010 Events (Sponsorships Available)

September 14 - Black Tie & Blue Jeans!

10/26 - "No" Business After Hours

All of November - Chamber CARES Charitable Giving Campaign

11/4 - Savor the Flavor and More

12/3 - Ambassador Holiday Charitable Giving Breakfast

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NO SPEED NETWORKING IN JULY AND AUGUST

8/18 -- Leads & Needs, BeachesSponsorship available 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Beaches, 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver. Cost: $5. Fast-paced morning networking and leads exchange. Sponsor provides continental breakfast. Bring a potential member for free entry!

8/19 -- TwinStar Credit Union Ribbon Cutting Mixer, 8505 NE Vancouver Mall Drive Vancouver, WA 98682Catered with heavy appetizers, champagne, assorted non-alcoholic drinks, dessert and music. Ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Cost: Free.

8/24 -- Business After Hours sponsored by The Vancouver Business Journal5-7 p.m., 1251 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661. Enjoy a fun evening of networking, food and spirits! $10 members, $30 non-members.

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Susie SlaninaMetro Ink Vancouver, WA 98684 360-852-8871

Rebecca HoffmanNew West Medical Care PLLC14508 NE 20th Ave., Ste 102 Vancouver, WA 98686 360-574-9730

Jonna RussellNoramex LLC 500 E Broadway, Ste 340 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-567-0361

Eric StrehlowNW Injury & Rehab Center 1307 B NE 78th St., Ste 3 Vancouver, WA 98665 360-573-1933

Scott DriscollThe Quinn Driscoll Foundation PO Box 87171Vancouver, WA 98687 360-896-1620

Rick Wickizer Coaching 318 NE 5th Ave. Camas, WA 98607 360-606-7085

Khanh Ma Royal Shine Dry Cleaners 316 SE 123rd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683 503-515-6103

Rachel Phillips Spanky’s Consignment 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Ste 114 Vancouver, WA 98687 360-260-0791

Kristeen Millet Sportclips 310 NE 78th St. Vancouver, WA 98665 360-607-4138

Sissy ClayThe Nail Clinic 7905 NE 13th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98665 360-993-5654

Jennipher HauVancouver Spinal Care 1610 C St., Ste 103 Vancouver, WA 98663 360-694-0300

Ruth Ann Trenner DCWe’ve Got Your Back Chiropractic 104 Grand Blvd., Ste 102 Vancouver, WA 98661 360-695-5332

Janet LaMereWhyweight Lifevantage 202 Tucson Way Vancouver, WA 989661-6635 360-907-0278

Dr Sheela ChoppalaAssociates for Psychiatric and Mental Health LLC 14508 NE 20th Ave., Ste 305 Vancouver, WA 98686 360-991-7478

Herman JohnsonCerebral Sports Camas, WA 98607www.cerebralsports.pro 503-880-7846

Ronald Baier Chuck’s Produce & Street Market13215 SE Mill Plain, Bldg B, Ste 2 Vancouver, WA 98684 360-597-2700

Steve Lawrence Coffee News of Vancouver PO Box 820289 Vancouver, WA 98682 360-718-7342

Vanessa DuplessieGenius Netpreneurs LLC 1701 Broadway, Ste 330 Vancouver, WA 98663 503-877-2113

Malcolm Beard Oregon Financial Services Group 222 SW Columbia Dr., Ste 825 Portland, OR 97201 503-542-9405


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Chair: Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & WyattChair Elect: Jeff Woodside, Nutter CorporationSecretary – Treasurer: Dave Horowitz, David A. Horowitz, CPAImmediate Past Chair: Lisa Dow, West Coast Bank

BOARD OF DIRECTORSWinston Asai, Columbia MachineJonathan Avery, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterJohn Deeder, Evergreen Public SchoolsTamara J. Fuller, NAI Norris, Beggs & SimpsonJeff Harvey, BurgervilleElie Kassab, Prestige DevelopmentDaniel Kirkwood, Kirkwood & KirkwoodPaul McLinn, Calderon Family DentistryAlex McMillan, Alex McMillan Wellness & Business ConsultingWayne Nelson, Clark Public UtilitiesEric Olmsted, On Line Support, Inc. William Pritchard, Pritchard OrthodonticsRhona Sen Hoss, The ColumbianKeith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, CPAs Kristy Weaver, Pacific Continental Bank

STANDING COMMITTEES• Administrative: Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt• Finance: Dave Horowitz, David A. Horowitz, CPA• Public Affairs: Jeff Woodside, Nutter Corporation• Membership Services: Keith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, CPAs • Ambassadors: Paul McLinn, Calderon Family Dentistry• Member Mentors: Jim West, Successful Commercial Property Workshops

AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONSCommunity ChoicesLeadership Clark County

CHAMBER STAFFKim Capeloto President/CEO•[email protected]

Darcy Altizer MembershipServicesDirector•[email protected]

Gina Bacon CommunicationsManager•[email protected]

Susie Bauder ProgramsandEvents•[email protected]

Lori Buntin ProgramsandEventsDirector•[email protected]

Teresa LawwillCustomerServiceCoordinator•[email protected]

Katch McFarlandDataManagement•[email protected] Paul MontagueMembership•[email protected] Barbara WaiteDirectorofBusinessDevelopment•[email protected]

Graphic Production: Gary Hollingshead Imagineering-Graphics • [email protected] Printing: ColumbiaLitho•360-834-4662www.columbialitho.com

The Greater VancouverChamber of Commerce

YourEvery Wednesday Night

At PIR, Delta Park * 4-9pm

Info- Call Ali at 798-4192

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SUMMERTIME CRUISIN'Raising Money for Local Kids!

Cool Cars & Hot Bikes, Great Local Bands,BBQ & Bar, Drag Races, Friends & Fun!

Interested in sponsoring a 2011 Business After Hours? Contact Susie Bauder at (360) 567-1093 or [email protected].

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March 23 “No Business After Hours” Social April 27 Stewart Title May 18 Bring On Spring Women’s Showcase June 22 U.S. Bank July 27 Umpqua Bank August 24 Vancouver Business Journal September 28 iQ Credit Union October 26 “No Business After Hours” Social November 16 Glenwood Place Senior Living December 14 Five Star Auto Body

2010Business After Hours

AdvAncing the business community. do business With chamber members

1101 Broadway, Suite 100Vancouver, WA 98660

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Tamara Fuller-NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson, Kim Capeloto-GVCC, Jeff Woodside-Nutter Corporation Photo by Aevum Images

September 14, 20105:30-8:30 p.m. • The Heathman Lodge

7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WARegister at www.vancouverusa.com or call 360-694-2588

Program & Dinner: $50 members/$65 non-members

S A V E T H E D A T E

Casual elegance of this gala event replaces the GVCC’s Annual Dinner. Highlights include:

• Heavy hors d’oeuvres in a mix and mingle setting

• Red carpet entrance with celebrity escorts

• A great keynote speaker

• A special music performance

• Sponsored gifts for attendees

• Exquisite centerpieces for auction

• Photos of blue jeans and bling-clad attendees

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