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February 2015

Network Tri-Cities Membership LuncheonProgram: Encouraging and Supporting a

Job Creating Economy

Speaker: Bill Bryant, Port of Seattle Commissioner

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Place: Red Lion Hotel – Pasco 2525 W. 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301

Time: 11:30 am – Noon Registration & Networking Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch & Program

Cost: $20 Pre-registered members RSVP prior to Friday, February 20 $30 Non-members or RSVP after Friday, February 20

RSVP: 509.736.0510 or [email protected] by Friday, February 20

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1 Tri-CiTy regional Chamber of CommerCe

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair – Ron Boninger, TiLite Past Chair – Rene Vasquez, Ennis Fine Furniture Chair Elect – Marty Conger, Battelle Treasurer – Kevin Sullivan, KURION, Inc. Melissa Garrard, Washington River Protection Solutions Eric Martuscelli, Cascade Natural Gas

Dean Moody, Intermountain West Insulation Derrick Stricker, NAI Tri-Cities Tony Umek, AKU Enterprises John Ziobro, Telquist Ziobro Mcmillen

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Barr, Dave Barr CLU Annie Bixler, HAPO Community Credit Union Paul Carlisle, elevate John Crook, Paragon Corporate Housing Sean Flaherty, Tri-City Herald Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery Nick Gonzales, Bouten Construction Rick Jansons, Habitat for Humanity Russ Keefer, Trios Health Carlos Martinez, Dura-Shine Clean Company Milke McWhorter, PayneWest Insurance Karen Miller, Benton PUD Mike Miller, Moon Security Services, Inc. Vicki Monteagudo, Century 21 Tri-Cities Ian Napier, Red Lion Hotels Dr. Lee Ostler, The Center for Dental Health Scott Oxenford, Bechtel National Inc. Scott Parnell, Washington Closure Hanford Bill Robertson, Bill Robertson Nissan Cheryl Salomone, Townsquare Media Khurshed Sharifov, Century Securities Associates, Inc. Bill Shibley, Northwest Farm Credit Services Steve Simmons, Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering Ted Vause, MetLife Auto & Home Rae Weil, Mission Support Alliance

STAFF Lori Mattson, President & CEOAshley Coronado, PTAC Business CounselorLisa Nelson, Event DirectorElisabeth Holt, Marketing & Membership DirectorAustin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs DirectorKylie Elgin, Member Services & Programs ManagerMelinda Hoffman, Accounting CoordinatorShannon Burgess, Administrative CoordinatorBrandan Eckhardt, Communications CoordinatorJillian Marquez, Event CoordinatorAnna Jansen, Event Coordinator

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Dear Members,

Let me begin my first 2015 Chair message with a challenge and then a Washington story that we can all learn from. I am a workout guy and I do it year round (pretty much). Every January, the New Year’s resolution crowd shows up, the parking lot and the gym are more crowded, however, 30 days later, all is back to normal. All those good intentions are gone after a spurt of activity. The challenge for all of us in the Chamber is to ensure that 2015 does not just start with good intentions and then fizzle. Instead, let’s define 2015 by making steady and focused progress for all 12 months. Let’s commit to the Chamber, its leadership, staff, members and partners, and commit to making a difference every day, week and month as we drive forward our key initiatives, like the Tri-Cities Branding efforts, and our new and exciting Economic Gardening program. Let’s use the same drive to support the redevelopment of Vista Field or groups like FUSE, where entrepreneurship is fostered. Everyday, let’s think about what we can do to improve the economic vitality of our community.

Now for the story. A few weeks ago I finished reading a book titled The Boys in the Boat. It’s a fantastic story that comes from our home state of Washington. For you Cougar fans, it is a story about those rivaled Huskies; the book is about the Huskies crew team that earned a Gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. Anyone who reads it will see that the book is about so much more. It is about people making a difference, it is about perseverance and steady progress, it is about heart, it is about teamwork. The Boys in the Boat tells the story about a diverse group of boys, with different skills, personalities and backgrounds that all come together to achieve an extraordinary result. With initiatives like Branding and developing the Tri-Cities, we all have the same opportunity to take our diverse skills and “row” together to push the great Tri-Cities that we all love to the next level of extraordinary success. 2015 is going to be a great year because of the efforts of all of us.

Ron Boninger 2015 Board Chair

Ron Boninger Board Chair

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One and Shae Frichette

of Frichette Winery for receiving

the Chamber’s 2015 ATHENA

Leadership and ATHENA Young

Professional Leadership Awards

at the 4th Annual Women in Business

Conference.

W e have introduced our new Chamber logo designed to reflect the new Tri-Cities

Regional brand with vibrant colors and exclamation points. During the next several months, we will be updating and transitioning all of our marketing materials to reflect the new Bolder, Brighter, Better brand.

T he Board of Directors recently approved the Chamber’s 2015 Legislative

Priorities for Energy, Healthcare, Tax & Fiscal Policy, Transportation, Education & Training, Wage and Hour Reform, Worker’s Compensation Reform, Government Transparency and Immigration Reform.

T he Regional Chamber recently received a clean audit of our financial statements,

assets and cash flow. We undergo a biennial financial audit to ensure the fiscal stability and financial responsibility of our organization.

T he Chamber’s 2015-2017 Strategic Plan outlines five goals, each with specific strategies and tactics. The five goals are :

✓ Grow our membership ✓ Foster member business success ✓ Champion the development of the

Tri-Cities brand ✓ Influence public policy on business

and economic issues ✓ Achieve organizational excellence

T he Board of Directors recently approved the Chamber’s 2015 annual budget of

$1,219,820, focusing on small business programs, advocacy, membership growth and networking events.

I n partnership with Battelle and Gesa Credit Union, the Chamber has launched the

Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Pilot Program and is currently accepting applications from eligible businesses. Information about this innovative program can be found on our website: www.tricities.nationalcentereg.org.

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.

B E T T E N D O R F ’ S



The can't-miss event of the year celebrating the accomplishments of the Regional Chamber, business community and the entrepreneurial spirit!

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Contact Lisa Nelson, Event Director, for more information at 509.491.3236 or [email protected]

2015 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS LUNCHEON

Awards Presentation ■ Ambassador of the Year

■ Business on a Roll Awards

Selected from nominations of businesses that demonstrated success in 2014

■ Impact Award Corporate Contributor of the year

■ Impact Award Community/Non-Profit Organization

■ Chamber S.T.A.R The S.TA.R. commitment: Service, Time, Attitude & Reliability to the Regional Chamber

■ Tri-City Alumnus of

Distinction Award





The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, thanks to the support of Battelle and Gesa Credit Union, has launched the Tri-Cities Gardening Program – the first pilot program with the National Center for Economic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest!

Economic Gardening is a new way to think about supporting growth companies and letting local business owners know how important they are to our economy. Instead of offering traditional incentives, tax credits or real estate discounts, Economic Gardening offers CEOs valuable, strategic information that is gathered with their guidance and customized to their business. It addresses challenges that many businesses encounter as they grow, such as refining business models, developing new markets and accessing competitive intelligence.

The Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Pilot Program is a partnership with the Michigan-based Edward Lowe Foundation, which houses the National Center for Economic Gardening (NCEG). Five second-stage businesses from the Tri-Cities community will be selected as part of the pilot to engage with NCEG’s “National Strategic Research Team” – a team of specialists from across the country who will deliver Economic Gardening services that are specially tailored to each business’ particular attributes. These services are free of charge for participating businesses and simply require a time commitment over a few weeks.

To learn more about the Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Program and how to apply, contact Austin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs Director at 509.736.0510 or [email protected].

■■ Be a for-profit, privately held company headquartered and operating in Benton or Franklin County

■■ Have between $1 million and $50 million in annual revenue or working capital in place from investors or grants

■■ Employ 10 to 99 full-time equivalent W-2 employees, including the owner

■■ Maintained its principal place of business in Benton or Franklin Counties for at least the previous 2 years

■■ Demonstrated growth in either revenue or employees in 2 of the last 5 years

■■ Provide product(s) and/or services beyond current service area to regional and/or international markets

■■ Be a current member of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce or become a member by the conclusion of the Economic Gardening engagement

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Kick-Off Luncheon & Expo

Wednesday, April 22

Spring Program Launch

Monday, April 27

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✪ Track efforts in exercise, wellness and nutrition

✪ Free mobile app

✪ Weekly exercise events

✪ Weekly nutritional tips

SAVE THE DATE!

s pring is a great time to encourage

a culture of wellness and foster a healthy workplace environment by enrolling in the Good Health is Good Business program!

Aoidos Institute Jodi Wilson 509.946.8400 1045 Jadwin Ste. C Richland, WA 99352 www.aoidosinstitute.com

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson – Kirk Catt Kirk Catt 509.521.5626 8836 W. Gage Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336

Complete Nutrition Jon Evans 509.572.2302 2584 Queensgate Richland, WA 99354 www.completenutrition.com

DKMY LLC Daryl Myers 509.539.9655 www.dkmy.net

Edward Jones Investments Chad McDonald 509.967.5890 4900 Paradise Way Ste #108 West Richland, WA 99353 www.edwardjones.com

firefly BLU Ryan Scott 509.430.5970 www.fireflyblu.com

Holy Mac & Deli Doug and Carrie Lundgren 509.396.3498 3801 S. Zintel Way Suite 110 Kennewick, WA 99337 www.holymacanddeli.com

H & R Honey Do Boys, LLC Rick Folta 509.551.4827 1430 W. A St. Pasco, WA 99301 www.hrhoneydoboys.com

Sparkle and Shine Professional Cleaning Service Bobby Paine 509.420.0000 6223 W. Deschutes Ave. Ste. B216 Kennewick, WA 99336 www.sparkleandshinepro.com Sparkle & Shine provides Tri-Cities area residents and businesses with professional full-service residential and commercial cleaning. Since 2005, they have tailored their cleaning services to their customers cleaning needs, including first-time deep cleaning, weekly or bi-weekly cleaning, new construction cleaning, commercial cleaning and janitorial services, and move-in/move-out cleaning. Sparkle & Shine is licensed, bonded, & insured and their cleaning staff is dependable, trustworthy and fully trained.

Under the Son Hard Surface Cleaning Michael Joos 509.212.9353 www.underthesonrestoration.com Under The Son Cleaning is a Christian based, family-owned, local company striving for 100% satisfaction by providing professional, affordable and high-quality service. They specialize in Tile & Grout, Natural Stone, Pool Decks, Kitchen Floors, Counter Tops, Concrete and Carpet cleaning using only EPA and Pet/Environmentally friendly solutions.

The UPS Store #6563 Denise Lathim 509.627.1877 3019 Duportail St. Richland, WA 99352 www.theupsstorelocal.com16563

These members recently joined the

Tri-City Regional Chamber. Members

are encouraged to visit our “New

Members” section at

to learn more.

www.tricityregionalchamber.com

e-mail: [email protected]

phone: 509.491.3241

Contact Kylie Elgin today for information on how your business can get involved!

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Desert Valley Eye Care is a cutting edge facility and a unique optical boutique featuring state of the art technology.

They have a great staff, fashionable frames, and affordable pricing to fit every budget! Their staff are committed to helping all of their patients maintain good ocular health.

Food and wine will be served and one lucky winner will receive a pair of sunglasses.

A special request: One of the staff members is going on a mission to Africa in March, to assist in helping those in need to see better. The office is collecting shoes (new and used) of any size and long dresses

that fit girls, ages 5-10, to take on the mission.

Interested in hosting a Business After Hours?

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Tri-Cities businesses critical to Vit Plant progressBy Peggy McCullough, Project Director, Waste Treatment Plant Project, Bechtel National Inc.

The Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, better known as the Vit Plant, is the largest government construction project underway in the nation. Bechtel National Inc. is designing and building the facility for the U.S. Department of Energy to treat 56 million gallons of radioactive liquid waste stored in central Hanford's 177 aging underground tanks.

Local and regional vendors and subcontractors are particularly important to our success, providing high quality equipment, materials, and services. Since the project began, Bechtel has provided more than $1.6 billion in subcontracts and procurements to Washington and Oregon businesses, more than $1 billion of that in the Tri-Cities area.

When operational, the Vit Plant will immobilize the liquid waste by mixing it with glass-forming materials in high-temperature melters. The resulting molten slurry will be poured into canisters where it will cool to form a stable glass material. Although still radioactive, it will no longer pose a threat to the environment, including the Columbia River.

The Vit Plant covers 65 acres and has three major nuclear processing facilities, a laboratory and 20 infrastructure facilities and systems. Construction continues on the Low-Activity Waste Vitrification Facility, Analytical laboratory and other support facilities. And work is progressing on resolving technical issues involv-ing design and operation of vessels that will be used in treating the tank wastes.

Most recently, work on the Vit Plant took a major step forward when DOE autho-rized Bechtel to resume design engineering on the High-Level Waste Vitrification Facility. A full-scale vessel testing facility was developed in collaboration with URS, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, EnergySolutions, Washington State University Tri-Cities and several other local and national organizations.

Bechtel also has a need to hire more than 100 experienced engineers over the next several months. That’s adding to a current employment of about 2,700 living-wage jobs. Bechtel National has long been a part of the Tri-Cities landscape. Our involve-ment in the community and collaborations with local and regional organizations are critical to our success and our ability to recruit and retain valued employees.

It’s also clear our employees value the community. In 2014 alone, Vit Plant employees donated $585,000 and thousands of volunteer hours to community organizations, such as United Way, Second Harvest, March of Dimes, Junior Achievement and Toys for Tots.

As we head into a new year, we look forward to continuing the momentum for a Brighter, Bolder, Better future for the Vit Plant and the Tri-Cities.

Peggy McCullough Bechtel National Inc.


Advertise with the Regional Chamber Take advantage of your membership benefits and increase your visibility by advertising with the Regional Chamber!

Website Advertising ■Gain visibility by showcasing your business on our website! ■Average of 10,000 page views per month ■ Includes link to organization website ■ Full banner and square ads available ■ For website ad inquiries, contact Gary Chesney at 317-872-390 ext. 164

Printed newsletter Inserts

■ Insert a flyer used to highlight your business’s event, products, services, etc. ■Monthly distribution to 1,550 area business leaders.

Newsletter Advertisement

■Advertise your business in our printed newsletter ■High visibility ■Distribution to 1,550 area business leaders

Facebook Weekly Giveaways

■Donated gift to be shared and given away on Facebook ■ Increase visibility on Social Media ■Nearly 2,000 Facebook fans

Member-2-Member eBlast

■Used to drive awareness of your events, products and services. ■Save postage, paper and time with a more personal and efficient form of online marketing. ■Member-2-Member eBlast is sent every Friday.

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@tricityregionalchamberFollowers: 80

@tricitychamberFollowers: 3,045

Tri-City Regional Chamber Fans: 1,885

For advertising inquiries:Please contact Brandan Eckhardt at [email protected] or call 509.491.3238 for more information.





For questions or assistance with registration, please contact Ashley Coronado at 509.491.3231 or [email protected]

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ESSENTIALS

Thinking of ways to diversify your customer base this year? Government agencies can be a good customer for your business. This workshop is designed to give you the basics of marketing and selling your products and services to federal, state and local government agencies.

In this class you will learn:

• How to classify your product or service

• How to register in correct databases

• Small business programs and certifications

• Types of solicitations and how to respond

• Marketing strategies for finding opportunities

• Laws and regulations

This is a great opportunity for established businesses to learn how to get ready for the government procurement market.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Time: 9 - 11 am

Location: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center Bechtel Board Room 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336

Cost: Free

RSVP: online at washingtonptac.org/events or 509.491.3231

DOING BUSINESS WITH GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Local general contractors Bouten Construction, Lydig Construction, Chervenell Construction and DGR Grant Construction purchase millions of dollars’ worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn how to sell their products or services to local general contractors and be better prepared to take part in this construction marketplace. Representatives from each of the four general contractors will be presenting.

Attendees will learn:

• What products/services do the general contractors frequently purchase?

• Where and how do you start selling to them?

• What are the requirements to do business with them?

• How do I locate opportunities and what is the buying process?

• What projects are upcoming?

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Time: 9 - 11 am


Cost: FREE, but space is limited

RSVP: online at washingtonptac.org/events

Sponsored by the Washington PTAC at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

2015 Series Sponsor:

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LEARN Group 1 – meets every Tuesday from 4 – 5 pm at Fire & Brim Stone Wood-Fired Eatery

LEARN Group 2 – meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 12 – 1 pm at Tagaris Winery

LEARN Group 3 – meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 12 – 1 pm at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

There are currently three active LEARN groups chartered by the Regional Chamber.

Connect with a LEARN Group by contacting Kylie Elgin, Member Services & Programs Manager today! [email protected] or 509.491.3241

LEARN Group Meeting Times:

“The one hour a week we meet is one of my most efficient.”

— Dawn King, KVEW TV

“Within two weeks of joining the LEARN group, I received a new client, who has since had multiple events at our hotel.”

— Kelsi Upton, Red Lion Hotels

“I would highly recommend the participation the LEARN if you want to grow your business and share in the success of others.”

— Bill Walther, Gesa Credit Union

LEARNG R O U P !

J O I N A

Interviewing is a key piece in the hiring process, allowing the employer to obtain in-depth information about an applicant’s skills, qualifications and experience as it pertains to a particular position. However, sometimes the need for specific information can lead an employer down a path of discriminatory questioning, or worse, an evaluation of an applicant based on discriminatory items voluntarily shared by the applicant. This program will provide employers with solid tools to drill down to the information needed, without asking questions they shouldn’t.

In this session, you will learn:

• Sample interview questions, including some you’re probably not asking, but should be

• Ways to turn litigious questions into harmless, legal alternatives

• How to overcome the first impression

• Tools to make the best assessment possible, regardless of your interview experience level

• How to close out like a pro

Attend this workshop to receive solid skills to drill down to the information you need!

Sponsored by:

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015

Time: 1 - 3 pm


Cost: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members RSVP by Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Online or by phone 509.736.0510

Member FDIC

Presented by: Kris Gauntt, Recruitment Manager, Kadlec Regional Medical Center Kristen Fox, Human Resources Director, Kadlec Regional Medical Center





26-36 Years As MembersYRS MEMBER LEVEL36 Washington State University Tri-Cities Corporate31 Oberg Chiropractic Entrepreneur28 Group Health Cooperative Entrepreneur27 Walker Heye Meehan & Eisinger, PLLC Entrepreneur26 Tri-City Herald Director

21-25 Years As Members

24 Canon Machine Products, Inc. Entrepreneur23 Bekins Moving & Storage Co. Entrepreneur23 YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities Entrepreneur23 FASTSIGNS Entrepreneur22 Red Lobster Business21 Tri-City Country Club Affiliate21 Clearwater Square Apartments Entrepreneur


20 Crest Hallmark Card Shops Entrepreneur20 GuestHouse International Suites Entrepreneur19 Boise, Inc. Entrepreneur17 Callaway Gardens Entrepreneur17 Don Pratt Construction Entrepreneur17 Backstreet Hair Designs Entrepreneur16 Interwest Technology Systems, Inc. Business16 Barnard Griffin Winery Entrepreneur16 Warner, Michael, MDPC Entrepreneur16 Cash Communications Entrepreneur16 Hall Engineering Associates Entrepreneur


15 Advisor Benefits Group, Inc. Entrepreneur15 Benton County Fairgrounds Entrepreneur15 Clearwater Collision & Towing Entrepreneur14 Tidewater Terminal Company Corporate13 Crown Property Management Entrepreneur13 LCD Exposition Services Entrepreneur13 Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Entrepreneur12 Buds and Blossoms, too Entrepreneur11 Mid-Columbia Libraries Corporate11 Courtyard by Marriott Business11 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Business11 Bi-State Occupational Safety & Health (BIOSH) Entrepreneur11 HPM Corporation Entrepreneur11 Three Rivers Convention Center Entrepreneur10 Best Western Pasco Inn & Suites Business10 Bouten Construction Company Affiliate10 North West Restoration FSWW Affiliate10 Artmil Entrepreneur


8 RBC Wealth Management Entrepreneur8 Sprague Pest Solutions Entrepreneur8 Campbell & Company Business7 Indian Eyes, LLC Corporate7 Micki McKinnon Insurance Business7 Cherry Creek Mortgage Entrepreneur6 Charter College Business

5-9 Years As Members continued...

YRS MEMBER LEVEL6 U.S. Cellular - Richland Business6 Elite Auto Sales Entrepreneur6 Greenies Entrepreneur5 Pasco School District Business5 The Bogert Group Business5 Chuck E Cheese Entrepreneur5 Dutch Bros. Coffee Entrepreneur5 Wolff Services Business5 Cadwell Dental Entrepreneur5 Goose Ridge Winery Entrepreneur

4 Years As Members

4 Bruce Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Business4 HiLine Engineering & Fabrication, Inc. Business4 Tapani, Inc. Entrepreneur4 Tri-City Industrial Entrepreneur4 J & J Security and Transport Entrepreneur

3 Years As Members

3 Kadlec Wound Healing Center Business3 NWAAC Business3 Susan Thorsen Interiors, Inc. Business3 Teknologize LLC Business3 Associated Appraisers, Inc. Entrepreneur3 Blodgett Mickelson & Neaf Entrepreneur3 D Hart Consulting Group, Inc. Entrepreneur3 Hi-Land Garage Entrepreneur3 Intermountain West Insulation Entrepreneur3 Kestral Vintners Entrepreneur3 Midtown Dental Entrepreneur3 Pavement Surface Control (PSC) Entrepreneur3 Project Management Skills, LLC Entrepreneur3 Prosser Memorial Hospital Entrepreneur3 Tri-City Tappers Entrepreneur3 Uniwest Entrepreneur3 Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center Entrepreneur3 LegalShield - Charles "Mort" Mortimer Entrepreneur

2 Years As Members

2 Les Schwab Tire Center - Queensgate Business2 CRF Metal Works Entrepreneur2 Tumbleweeds Mexican Flair Entrepreneur

1 Year As Members

1 Justice Family Chiropractic Entrepreneur1 Senior Times Entrepreneur1 The UPS Store - Pasco Entrepreneur1 UpAngle Productions Entrepreneur

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015

Time: 1 - 3 pm


Cost: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members RSVP by Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Online or by phone 509.736.0510


Ribbon Cutting

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A Benefit of Membership –Ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies are a benefit of membership and offer you the opportunity to become acquainted with fellow members while showcasing your business.

To find out more about hosting your ribbon cutting, contact Kylie Elgin at 509.491.3241 or [email protected]

Ribbon Cutting

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Contact Kylie Elgin, Member Services & Programs [email protected] or 509.491.3241

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Tri-City Regional Chamber 2015 Legislative PrioritiesEDUCATION & WORKFORCE TRAINING

■ Promote legislation to ensure Washington has an educated workforce with skills to thrive in the 21st century.

■ Support initiatives to bolster STEM – Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics –Education, community colleges and universities to achieve this goal. In addition, support clinical and allied health programs throughout the state to ensure that communities can “grow their own” clinical and allied health professionals, especially in underserved areas.

ENERGY PRODUCTION IN WASHINGTON ■ Support changes to the Energy Independence Act (EIA) to protect

utility companies from purchasing power they do not need to serve customers, this avoiding needless and costly rate hikes.

GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY ■ Citizens deserve to be informed and have access to participate in

the legislative process. The Regional Chamber supports legislation to provide adequate public notice before public hearings and votes, as well as remote video testimony for legislative committee meetings.

HEALTH INSURANCE ■ Support legislation to eliminate structures that raise exchange

administrative costs, duplicate services in the private market, exceed current federal laws or jeopardize the private market overall.

IMMIGRATION REFORM ■ Creation of a carefully monitored federal program to fill the

growing gaps in America’s workforce would help address labor shortages in agriculture and STEM sectors. Modernizing student visa programs will also make U.S. colleges and universities more attractive to the best and brightest students around the world. Harmonizing state and federal regulations, in addition to establishing clear and consistent employee verification standards, would also improve the immigration system to benefit workers, employers and the economy.

MID-COLUMBIA ENERGY INITIATIVE ■ Support legislation that promotes

development of sustainable, clean energy from the abundant resources in the Tri-Cities region.

PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICTS (PFD) SALES TAX EXTENSION

■ Support legislation to allow PFDs to continue receiving .033% of sales tax revenue for an additional 15 years.

TAX & FISCAL POLICY ■ The Regional Chamber supports a balanced state budget and

a constitutional amendment to restore the supermajority vote requirement for increasing taxes. In addition, the Chamber urges legislation to modernize the antiquated tax collection system currently used in the state by utilizing technology that will increase efficiencies and create a simplified system for businesses and residents.

TRANSPORTATION ■ The Chamber urges legislators to enact comprehensive reforms

to Washington’s transportation funding system that will achieve savings for taxpayers. Savings from these reforms, combined with new revenues, should be used to fund transportation and infrastructure projects that are vital to economic development and congestion relief in the state, including key projects in the Tri-Cities community.

WAGE & HOUR REFORM ■ Legislative action is necessary to promote consistency between

state and federal wage and hour laws.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORM ■ Support legislation to bring benefit levels in Washington to levels

more in line with other states across the country.

Visit www.tricityregionalchamber.com to see the complete 2015 Legislative Priorities


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REGIONAL CHAMBER OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE MONTH

DEC

Pictured left to right: Bobbie Eckroth, Administration Coordinator, McDonald’s Restaurants

The Tri-City Regional Chamber is pleased to announce McDonald’s Restaurants as the December “Outstanding Member of the Month.” McDonald’s Restaurants has been a member of the Regional Chamber for 28 years! In 2014, they celebrated their 40th anniversary of doing business locally and through the years they have generously given back to the community – including their extraordinary donation of over $125,000 to the Tri-City Union Gospel Mission in early 2014.

Thank you, McDonald’s Restaurants for your continued support of the Regional Chamber and the Tri-Cities Community.

By volunteering at Regional Chamber events, attending nearly every Ribbon Cutting ceremony, making visits to our member businesses and committing to Regional Chamber committees, Sheri Strong has once again earned her recognition as Ambassador of the Quarter. Smooth Moves is locally owned and operated by her son, Kenny Teasdale. Call them today at 509.460.8158

Thank you, Ryan Lee, 2014 Ambassador Club Chair for your assistance, support and dedication to the club. Your idea to create the team concept and your dedication to the Ambassador Club created a camaraderie that made for an incredibly fun year. Thank you for all you do!

The winning team’s members attended many events, volunteered for almost all Regional Chamber functions, and supported every Regional Chamber ribbon cutting and grand opening!

Team Captain – Angela Fetto, PayneWest Insurance

Team Members – Allyson Rawlings, Rawlings Flooring America

Jay Sasser – RBC Wealth ManagementDerrick Stricker – Dirk and Derrick Stricker, NAI Tri-Cities, LLCJosh Bruggeman – American Family InsuranceJohannah Weeks – Chinook Home Health CareMac Gaylor – Mustang Signs and GraphicsSheri Strong, Smooth Moves, LLC

Ambassador of the 4th Quarter

Sheri Strong & Kenny Teasdale

Smooth Moves

Ryan Lee National Maintenance

Contractors

Ambassador Team of the 4th Quarter

To see a full list of active Regional Chamber ambassadors or for more information on how to join the club, visit

www.tricityregionalchamber.com/ambassadorclub

2014 Ambassador Chair





For a complete listing of events, visit www.tricityregionalchamber.com

February

3 Meet the Chamber

10 PTAC Class – “Government Contracting Essentials”

12 Business After Hours – Desert Valley Eye Care

12-13 Tri-City Legislative Council Trip to Olympia

24 PTAC Class – “Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with General Contractors”

25 Network Tri-Cities Luncheon

26 Business Development University – "Interviewing Do's and Don'ts for Employers"

March

12 Business After Hours – 14 Hands Winery

25 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon

26 Business Development University

✓ Save the date for our Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, taking place on Wednesday, March 25th.

✓ Utilize Regional Chamber membership benefits.

✓ Attend a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and welcome a new business!

✓ Communicate by advertising your business with the Regional Chamber.

✓ Refer a business to join the Chamber!

January Business After Hours Sponsor Rawlings Flooring America

Derrick Stricker, CCIMCell: [email protected]

Dirk Stricker, Managing BrokerCell: [email protected]

End Cap Available at 3911 W. 27th Kennewick when Verizon vacates in March. 1,690 SF for

$19.00 PSF (NNN).

3.37 Acre fronting Hwy 395 Kennewick asking $733,985.00, zoned Commercial General.

Pad Lot in front of Fred Meyers Richland asking $399,000.00, zoned C3.

8.48 Acres next to Wal Mart in Pasco, will divide. Zoned Commercial General.

Back on the Market 2 E. Kennewick Ave., former bank building for $215,000.00 with 2,144 SF

on .37 acre.

Medical Building with Income $1,250,000.00 at 948 Stevens Dr., Richland. 7,912 SF with .70 acre.

SAME BROKER EXPERIENCE

with LARGER RESOURCES

Call Dirk or Derrick or go to www.StrickerCRE.com to view more information on these listings and others.

LAND FOR SALE

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! NOMINATE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!

Nomination deadline: February 6, 2015

BOLDER BRIGHTER BETTER

BUSINESS ON A ROLL AWARDS!Did your business achieve significant growth in 2014?

■ Experience a large increase in revenue? ■ Add more employees to staff? ■ Receive any prestigious awards?

The Regional Chamber will award its member businesses that are setting the standard for growth, leadership and more! If you love your business and love what you do, nominate your company for the Business on A Roll Award!

All winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on March 25, 2015 by video produced by PIXELSOFT FILMS! Each winner’s video will highlight the success of their business!

Send nomination forms to [email protected]

or fax to 509.783.1733

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PASCO, WA

PERMIT NO. 361

Building G Office and Condo Metropolitan living above your office.

1,898 sq. ft. professional office. Luxury residence with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Building I Retail Popular retail location. Extensively remodeled with custom bar and

built-in fireplace. 1,936 square feet.

FOR SALE Queensgate Properties

FOR LEASE Pasco Office2,800 square feet on Burden Blvd.

Potential to divide.

FOR SALE2400 W. Kennewick Avenue

Owner/User opportunity on high visibility corner with easy access.

FOR SALE97 Gage Land4.94 acres of commercial retail property ready to develop. Purchase all or a portion. Located west of Columbia Center Mall.

February 2015 Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon

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Transcript of February 2015 Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon