MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON — WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 · Ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies are a benefit of membership and offer the opportunity to become acquainted with fellow members

11:30 AM - 12 PMRegistration & Networking

Pasco Red Lion Hotel – 2525 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301

Cost: $22 Membersregistered by Friday, July 21

$32 Guests or registered after Friday, July 21

Program12 - 1:30 PM

Doug ShoopRichland Operations Office

Roger SnyderPacific Northwest Site Office

Kevin SmithOffice of River Protection

Luncheon Sponsor:

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON — WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

RSVP Deadline: Friday, July 21509.736.0510 or [email protected]

1 Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

Tri-City Regional Chamber Chair MessageBy Tony Umek, AKU Enterprises

2017 is a truly an exciting year for the Regional Chamber. Thanks to our members, we are the 5th largest chamber in Washington and recognized nationally for innovative programs like Economic Gardening.

As the voice of business in our community, your Regional Chamber has a focused mission: promote regional prosperity and strengthen our member businesses through advocacy, leadership, networking and innovative business programs. Doing that requires that we continually evaluate our performance to assure we are on target to meet our members’ needs.

We are fortunate to have an outstanding board and staff and they are working together to perform a comprehensive assessment of our performance in meeting our mission. We have targeted some key areas to assess this year and have formed two task force teams: Programs & Events Task Force and Funding Strategy Task Force. As task force teams, they have specific goals and will have a finite lifetime. These two are integrally connected so they are working collaboratively and are making great progress.

In particular, the Events & Programs Task Force is performing a comprehensive review of our programs and events to determine if we are meeting the needs of our members and applying our limited staff resources in the most effective and efficient manner. They have benchmarked approaches used by successful chambers and are leveraging what they learned to assess our events and programs. This task force will be sharing the details of their review and making recommendations to the board in the near future. I am looking forward to their recommendations.

The Funding Strategy Task Force will be working through the summer and will report in the future.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Board Chair – Tony Umek, AKU Enterprises

Past Chair – Marty Conger, Battelle

Treasurer – Chris Rivard, Moss Adams

Chair-Elect – Khurshed Sharifov, Century Securities

Associates, Inc.

Melissa Garrard, Washington River Protection Solutions

Annie Jacobs, HAPO Community Credit Union

Dean Moody, Intermountain West Insulation

Brett Spooner, Gravis Law

Derrick Stricker, Stricker CRE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ron Boninger, Stillmore, LLC

Paul Carlisle, elevate

Meghan Chalk, Iron Mountain Construction

Will Evans, AgriNorthwest

Sean Flaherty, Tri-City Herald

Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery

Lori Fritz, Bechtel National, Inc.

Nick Gonzales, Bouten Construction

Kedrich Jackson, American Tax Consultants

Carlos Martinez, Dura-Shine Clean

Mike McWhorter, PayneWest Insurance

Karen Miller, Benton PUD

Mike Miller, Moon Security

Vicki Monteagudo, Century 21

Rae Moss, Mission Support Alliance

Scott Parnell, CH2M HILL

Ana Ruiz Peralta, New York Life Insurance

Brad Rew, Gale-Rew Construction

Chris Robbins, Cascade Natural Gas

Bill Robertson, Bill Robertson Nissan

Lane Savitch, Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Bill Shibley, CHS Connell Grain

Steve Simmons, CG Public House and Catering

Jessica Stangeland, Fuse

Matt Sweezea, Primerica Advisors

David Tobias, Tyson Foods

Rene` Vasquez, Ennis Fine Furniture

Ted Vause, Invest Northwest Financial

STAFF Lori Mattson, President & CEO

Ashley Coronado, PTAC Business Counselor

Elisabeth Holt, Membership Development Director

Austin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs Director

Tara Divers, Event Director

Austin Regimbal, Communications & Marketing Director

Karen Livas, Small Business Programs Director

Ruben Peralta, Community Inclusion & Outreach Director

Liz Renz, Accounting & Administrative Coordinator

Marie Corso, Member Services & Programs Coordinator

Tony Umek AKU Enterprises

2Monthly V.O.I.C.E. of Business | July 2017 Printed and designed by:

As a service to our members, Tri-Cities businesses and residents, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce has created a candidate questionnaire for all candidates in city council races in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland. Their responses and all submissions will be published in their entirety on the chamber website, social media and other publications after July 12.

We’ve recently welcomed Ruben Peralta to the Chamber team as Community Inclusion & Outreach Director. In this new role, Ruben will work to ensure the Chamber represents and impacts the Tri-Cities’ diverse business community.

Through our Procurement Technical Assistance Center, local small businesses were awarded over $5.8 million through eight contracts during the month of May.

Energy Northwest recently renewed their Executive level membership. BNSF Railway, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Sandvik Special Metals, Walmart – Richland and Wastren Advantage renewed their Corporate level memberships with the Regional Chamber!

We are very pleased to be partnering with Washington River Protection

Solutions for the 7th consecutive year, offering $30,000 resources to our members through the Small Business Incentive Program!

The Chamber staff participated in the Inaugural George and Pat Jones Annual Community Service Day. Along with our building partners, Visit Tri-Cities and TRIDEC, our staff painted over the graffiti in the Kennewick skate park.

473 business leaders attended our

annual State of the Cities luncheon which featured

the Mayors of Kennewick, Pasco,

Richland and West Richland.

The Tri-City Regional Chamber Board, volunteers and staff are

focused on delivering value to our members. Every Chamber

strategy, program and service is created specifically to provide

positive results and bring credit to our region. Here’s a look into

recent activities, plans and results.


Welcome NeW membersThe Regional Chamber encourages members to conduct business with one another. Those listed below have recently made an important investment in their business and their professional career by joining the Regional Chamber. Please consider them for your personal and professional needs. When you do, let them know you learned of their business through the Tri-City Regional Chamber!

Supine Solutions Devan Farrell — 503-583-8079 Kennewick, WA 99336 www.supinesolutions.com

Mid-Columbia Tri City - SCORE Douglas Lemke — 509-735-1000 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Suite A Kennewick, WA 99336 www.midcolumbiatricities.score.org

Professional Training Center Araceli Laguna-Antu — 509-374-3111 5602 W. Clearwater Ave. Suite C Kennewick, WA 99336 www.insuranceeducation.co

Integrated Global Staffing Jessica Holloway — 509-388-9803 515 N. Neel St. Suite C102/C103 Kennewick, WA 99336

CC Commercial Curbing Cody Sanford — 509-316-1826 Pasco, WA 99302 www.CCcurbing.net

Planet Fitness Linda Mullin — 509-579-0595 731 N. Columbia Center Blvd. Suite 100C Kennewick, WA 99336 www.planetfitness.com/gyms/kennewick

New Member Photo - May 2017


A Benefit of Membership –Ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies are a benefit of membership and offer the opportunity to become acquainted with fellow members while showcasing your business. To find out more about hosting your ribbon cutting or groundbreaking, contact Marie Corso at 509.491.3241 or [email protected].

ribboN cuttiNg & grouNdbreakiNg ceremoNies

Einan's at Sunset Richland

NV5 Richland

West Richland Municipal Facilities Building

West Richland

Candy Mountain Preserve & Trail Richland

Leadership Tri-Cities Class Project Pasco

Sculpt Weight Loss Kennewick

New Edge Wellness Center Kennewick

Encore Wellness 4 Life Kennewick

Copiers Northwest Kennewick

Sunset Park Fitness Station Kennewick


Legal Issues for Businesses

Attorneys' Shea C. Meehan and Andrew Zehrung of the law firm, Walker, Heye, Meehan and Eisinger have volunteered to assist businesses by discussing:

LLC or corporation, which entity is right for you? What are the differences between your roles as owner and manager? Why you should have an employee manual What to do with your business real estate How estate and tax planning are important to your business

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017

Time: 9 - 11 am (New time!)Location: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center Bechtel Board Room 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336

Cost: $25 Members/$35 Guests

RSVP: RSVP by Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at tricityregionalchamber.com or call 509.736.0510. Day-of registration welcome.

Premier Sponsor:

Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery is an honest reflection of the Monson family’s shared

family vision, stewardship of the land, and commitment to artisan winemaking. We invite you to join us for business networking and a

sampling of Goose Ridge’s handcrafted wines from select estate-grown grapes.

Thursday, July 13, 2017 4 - 6 pm | Free to members | Bring a friend!

Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery 16304 Dallas Rd

Richland, WA 99352

Hosted By:

For more information, call Tara Divers, Event Director, at 509.491.3242Coffee and light refreshments will be served.


Donate a prize for a Regional Chamber Facebook Giveaway!Contact Austin Regimbal, Marketing & Communications Director

509.491.3238 or [email protected]

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYSExpose your brand to thousands

The State of the Cities Membership Luncheon was a huge success!

Not only did we break the attendance record for this annual luncheon, but the new conversational format between the mayors and moderator Jim Hall proved to be a big hit.

Thank you to the 460+ registered attendees, the four mayors, Jim Hall, the Small Business Resource Fair partners and the luncheon's sponsor, Baker Boyer Bank.

6,573 people reached 4,425 people reached 6,799 people reached


TIME IS RUNNING OUT! APPLY TODAY!


SPONSORED BY:

The Tri-City Regional Chamber’s Small Business Incentive Program started in 2011 thanks to the generous support of Washington River Protection Solutions. This innovative program helps strengthen small businesses

in the Tri-Cities by providing grants to purchase key products or services!

The Tri-City Regional Chamber strongly encourages award winners to make awarded purchases from other Regional Chamber members.

2016 Small Business Incentive Program Recipients

Deadline: August 11th — For more information: tricityregionalchamber.com

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! APPLY TODAY!


meet the buyerDOING BUSINESS WITH THE HANFORD PRIMES & PNNL

Presented by the Washington PTAC at the

Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

Attendees will learn how to sell their products or services to Hanford prime contractors and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and be better prepared to take part in this federal government marketplace. Small Business Program Managers from Washington River Protection Solutions, Mission Support Alliance, CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company and PNNL will be presenting.

Attendees will learn:

What products/services do the Hanford primes and PNNL Purchase?

Where and how do you start selling to them? What are their requirements? How do I locate opportunities and what is the

buying process? What projects are upcoming?

Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2017 Time: 2 - 4:30 pm Location: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center

Bechtel Board Room 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336

Cost: FREE, but space is limited (limit 2 people per company) RSVP: www.washingtonptac.org/events-workshops

For questions, contact Ashley Coronado at 509.491.3231 or [email protected]

2017 Series Sponsor:

The Tri-City Regional Chamber staff had a great time painting the Kennewick skate park for the inaugural George and Pat Jones Community Service Day, sponsored by Retter & Company!

The staff, along with employees of TRIDEC and Visit Tri-Cities, pushed up their sleeves to make the Tri-Cities a brighter, bolder, better place to live. UpAngle Drone Services documented all of the hard work with a short video. Check it out on the Chamber YouTube page: youtube.com/TCRCofCommerce



Government Affairs

2017 city couNcil caNdidate QuestioNNaire

As a service to our members, Tri-Cities businesses and residents, the Tri-City Regional Chamber’s Government

Affairs Committee created a 2017 City Council Candidate Questionnaire. It is designed to gather information about

city council candidates' positions on various issues that impact local businesses and the economy. The

questionnaire was distributed to all candidates running for council positions in the cities of Kennewick, Pasco,

Richland and West Richland this year. All responses that are received will be published on the Chamber website,

V.O.I.C.E. and social media mid July. The Regional Chamber is not endorsing candidates; rather, the

questionnaire is simply a tool to increase awareness of the election process and the opinions of candidates.

Primary voting is scheduled to begin July 12, with the deadline for in-person voter registration on July 24. All

ballots must be submitted or postmarked by Election Day on August 1, 2017. For more information on the 2017 Election

or to register to vote, visit www.tricityregionalchamber.com.

Austin Neilson was featured in the spring issue of Washington Business Magazine in the “Generations in the Workplace” article. Austin always does a great job

representing the Regional Chamber with a polished, respectful image.

LOOKING GOOD,

AUSTIN!


Thank You for reNeWiNg your membership

31-40 YEAR MEMBERSMEMBER LEVEL YEARSWaste Management of Kennewick Business 31Brutzman's Office Solutions Entrepreneur 31

26-30 YEAR MEMBERSRettig, Osborne, Forgette, LLP Entrepreneur 30Tri-Cities Community Federal Credit Union Entrepreneur 30Granite Construction Company Entrepreneur 29Apollo, Inc./Apollo Sheet Metal Business 28Overturf Motor Company Entrepreneur 28Arlene's Flowers Entrepreneur 27Tri-Cities Battery, Inc. Entrepreneur 27B & B Express Printing Entrepreneur 26Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Entrepreneur 26Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associated Brokers - Davis Entrepreneur 26Ferrellgas Entrepreneur 26Rogers Surveying Entrepreneur 26Shelby's Floral Entrepreneur 26Tri-Cities Water Store Entrepreneur 26

20-25 YEAR MEMBERSAdult Day Services Tri-Cities Entrepreneur 25Images Entrepreneur 25Energy Northwest Executive 24Dayco Heating, Air & Electrical Entrepreneur 24Coleman Oil Company Entrepreneur 23TCT Computer Solutions Entrepreneur 23Armada Corp. Entrepreneur 21Just Roses, Flowers & More Entrepreneur 21Tri-Cities Licensing Business 21Jesse's Lawn Maintenance Entrepreneur 20Backstreet Hair Designs Entrepreneur 20

16-19 YEAR MEMBERSHood Manor Apartments Entrepreneur 19Northwest Public Radio Entrepreneur 19HandWorks Northwest, PLLC Entrepreneur 19Pasco/Tri-Cities KOA Entrepreneur 18Azteca Mexican Restaurant Entrepreneur 18Habitat for Humanity - Tri-Cities Entrepreneur 18Word of Faith Center Entrepreneur 17FocalPoint Business Coaching Entrepreneur 17

10-15 YEAR MEMBERSWalmart - Richland Corporate 15CNT Consulting Entrepreneur 15Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities Entrepreneur 15Everstar Realty Entrepreneur 13YCCS A National Collection System Business 12Ron Asmus Homes, Inc. Entrepreneur 12State Farm Insurance - Hall Entrepreneur 12Sandvik Special Metals LLC Corporate 11Cousins Restaurant - Pasco Business 10Dirk Stricker Commercial Real Estate Entrepreneur 10

10-15 YEAR MEMBERSMEMBER LEVEL YEARSD. L. Williams Insurance, Inc. Entrepreneur 10

4-9 YEARS MEMBERSChaplaincy Healthcare Entrepreneur 9Greenies Entrepreneur 9Bruker AXS Handheld, Inc. Entrepreneur 8Community Real Estate Group Entrepreneur 8Wolff Services Business 8Mid-Columbia Symphony Entrepreneur 8Benton County Mosquito Control Entrepreneur 8Pixelsoft Films Entrepreneur 8Red Lion Inn & Suites Entrepreneur 8Frontier Communications Business 7Z Place Salon and Spa Business 7Emergency Response Restoration Entrepreneur 6Invest Northwest Financial Entrepreneur 6Intermountain West Insulation Entrepreneur 5Rattlesnake Mountain Harley Davidson Entrepreneur 5Dave Barr, CLU Entrepreneur 5BNSF Railway Corporate 43 Eyed Fish Wine Bar Entrepreneur 4

3 YEAR MEMBERSLSN Business 3Verizon Wireless Cellular Plus Entrepreneur 3Friends of Badger Mountain Entrepreneur 3

2 YEAR MEMBERS

Northern Quest Resort & Casino Corporate 2Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. Business 2H & R Honey Do Boys LLC Business 2Sunbelt Rentals Business 2Ashby Law Business 2CBVC, Inc. Entrepreneur 2Sullivan Sullutions Entrepreneur 2Tucannon Cellars Entrepreneur 2

1 YEAR MEMBERSWastren Advantage Inc. Corporate 1Finley School District Business 1Wright Surgical Arts, LLC Business 1Ag Engineering & Development Company, Inc. Entrepreneur 1Hope Medical of Washington Entrepreneur 1Magallon Contracting Entrepreneur 1Purple Peaches Cofee Entrepreneur 1Ed Allen Individual 1


Have an event, accomplishment or announcement that you want to advertise through the Regional Chamber?

Hit nearly all of the Chamber’s digital platforms through the Digital Promotion Package.

The package includes:

One image to be displayed on the homepage of the Chamber’s website for one week

One flyer to go out in the Chamber’s Friday eBlast e-mail

One flyer posted on the Chamber’s Facebook and Twitter pages

One press release featured in a special section of the Chamber’s redesigned weekly V.O.I.C.E. e-mail

Only $200!

For Pricing and Availability, Contact Austin Regimbal, Marketing & Communications Director,

at 509.491.3238 or [email protected]

DIGITAL PROMOTION PACKAGES

Take part in our new referral program!

Refer a business to the Chamber by sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:

Business name Contact person Email address or phone number

Make introductory contact via email or phone between the Chamber and business. The Chamber will then contact the business and mention your business name as the referral. Once the referred business joins and pays membership dues in full (within 90 days of referral), you will be able to take advantage of the Member Referral Program benefits.

Get more info at tricityregionalchamber.com.

July: Receive a $50 gift card to MJP Detailing!

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHERI STRONG OF SMOOTH MOVES FOR REFERRING LIPSENSE/SENEGENCE INTERNATIONAL!

Your relationship to their business


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THANK YOU

Cool Desert Nights Sponsors:HAPO Community Credit Union, City of Richland, Historic Downtown Kennewick

Partnership, Ala Cart Golf Carts, Silverwood Theme Park, Rattlesnake Mountain Harley Davidson, SunWest Sportswear, AutoZone, KNDU, RideNow Powersports, DQ Grill &

Chill, Les Schwab Tires, Tri-City Herald, Atomic Shirt Co., Abadan, Water2Wine Cruises, LLC, Sunbelt Rentals, Port of Benton, Classic Hits 106.1 FM, Sand & Sage Sports Car

Club, Meyers Auto Tech, 94.9 The Wolf, Versatile Design, Northwest Motorsport

JULY4 River of Fire Festival

12 Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with the Hanford Primes and PNNL

13 Business After Hours: Goose Ridge Winery

26 July Membership Luncheon

27 Business Development University

The Tri-City Regional Chamber is pleased to announce Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet & Music as the May Outstanding Member of the Month. For over 30 years, the Academy of Ballet and Music has given thousands of students of all ages a love of the art, knowledge of the technique, commitment, self-discipline, poise, grace, and the skills they need to enjoy music and dance for a lifetime. The Academy is considered by some to be the most successful arts business in the Tri-Cities, improving the quality of life for thousands of people every year.

Thank you Joel, Debra and the whole Academy team for your time and dedication to the Regional Chamber and the community. We are proud to recognize you as the May Outstanding Member of the Month.

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509-308-7310

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Real Estateis our business.

Relationships are our focus.

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licensed. Ideal for catering.

FOR LEASESmall build to suit office in Southridge,

across from Trios Hospital.

FOR LEASEPasco office on Sylvester Street,

available now.

FOR SALECommercial building near Columbia Ctr Blvd. Works well for one or two tenants.

FOR SALEQueensgate Village Bldg G. Professional

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MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON — WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 · Ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies are a benefit of membership and offer the opportunity to become acquainted with fellow members