April 2013 - Woodland Chamber of Commerce
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April 2013 - Woodland Chamber of Commerce
Volume 4 Issue 4 Woodland Tourist Information Center P.O. Box 1012, Woodland, WA 98674 (360) 225-9552 FAX: (360) 225-3490 www.WoodlandWaChamber.com info@woodlandwachamber.com “Working together to encourage, promote, and preserve the economic well being and quality of life of the community.” 2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Nelson Holmberg 1st Vice-President Joy Snead nd 2 Vice-President Bill Raybell Treasurer Darlene Johnson Secretary Mary Urban Past president Nora Bain Trustees Shannon Cahoon Joyce Kleeb Al Lane Jeff Leuthold Vivian Mosby Christy McGraw Executive Director John ‘JJ’ Burke Communications Chair Carl Haeger Upcoming Events APRIL 13/14 & 20/21 Woodland Tulip Festival 20 - Lilac Days April 2013 NEW POLICE STATION In 2011, the City of Woodland proposed a public safety sales tax for the purpose of constructing a new police station. The tax of one tenth of one percent (or one penny for every ten dollars spent) was put to a vote of Woodland citizens. The initiative passed by nearly 54% in the November 2011 general election. The City then began the process of design for the new station. During the course of the design phase the City Council added some funding to increase the size of the project for future expansion and to make the community meeting room more usable. The project is now moving full speed ahead with final site and building plans all but completed. We are expecting site work to begin in early April and have scheduled a ground breaking ceremony for Saturday April 13th, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the site, East Scott Ave. and Old Pacific Hwy. The City is using modular construction for this project and the Williams-Scotsman Company is our primary provider. Woodland Public Works Director Bart Stepp is our in-house project manager. Modular construction is accomplished by manufacturing the entire building, in module form, in a factory designed for this purpose. While factory construction is taking place, site work commences at the new location off E. Scott Ave. Once ready, the modules are trucked to the site and assembled, kind of like building blocks. Unlike standard construction where site work must be done before building construction takes place, site work and module construction occur at the same time. This cuts overall project time almost in half. The current time line calls for substantial completion of the project near the end of August and probable move in taking place in September, barring any delays. A new police station has been needed, and worked on, for the last 10+ years. The new station has been designed to modern day specifications including the Continued on page 2 Page 1 Volume 4 Issue 4 Continued from page 1 - NEW POLICE STATION ability to make full use of available technology when appropriate. For the first time, the City will have an up-to-date police facility with the space needed to provide modern law enforcement services for the next 20 years. Some examples: Today, when we need to interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, we have to use the city council chambers, IF it is available. If not, we end up using hallways and there is little or no privacy. The new facility will have a total of three different interview rooms that can be used simultaneously. Today, our detective is in a room that was originally a storage closet. It barely holds him and his desk. The new facility will have a detective office large enough to house at least two detectives. Our current building has no place for officers to process evidence much less potentially hazardous evidence. They use any floor space they can find. The new building will have a large evidence processing room complete with stainless steel counter space and its own ventilation. And evidence storage space will also be vastly improved (you’d be surprised how much evidence we have to store sometimes for long periods of time) with the new space as much as ten times larger than what we have now. We will also have our own training space (we’ve never had this before) and will have the ability to host regional training when needed. All in all, for the first time ever, there will actually be breathing space in the police department. In addition to the police department, the new building includes a community meeting room that will also serve as the City Council chambers. While it will not be any larger than the current chambers is, it will be easier for folks with limited mobility to access by virtue of being on the ground floor. The chambers will be a little more user friendly for the City Council, staff, and audiences and there will be adequate parking around the building. The new police station/council chambers will be the first newly constructed city government building in Woodland since the current city hall was built in 1971. We are looking forward to completion and move in late this summer or early fall. Page 2 Volume 4 Issue 4 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Many of you know I had the opportunity to take an all-expenses-paid trip to Doha, Qatar in mid-February. Because I witnessed a lot more than the World Championship unlimited hydroplane race I went there for, I wanted to share just a little taste of it with you all. The Spirit of Qatar is really interesting, and business plays a big part of what’s happening in the tiny Middle Eastern nation with an Arab culture and a surprising number of “Westerners” calling it home. Ruled by the Al Thani family since the mid-19th century, Qatar was formerly one of the poorest Persian Gulf states, noted mainly for pearl hunting. Since becoming independent from the British in 1971, Qatar has emerged as one of the world’s richest nations, thanks to its enormous reserves of oil and natural gas. The current Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, gained power when he deposed his father in a peaceful coup in 1995. Qatar has built military ties with the United States and is now the location of the U.S. Central Command’s Forward Headquarters, and the Combined Air Operations Center. With its abundant oil and natural gas reserves, Qatar’s economy has grown to the point of having the highest Gross Domestic Product in the world. Since 2010, their economy has grown 19 percent, the fastest in the world. Exports of liquefied natural gas, oil, petrochemicals, and related industries have made Qatar a world leader. In 2009, Qatar became the United States’ fifth-largest export market in the Middle East (behind the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt). Qatar is a sovereign nation that’s roughly the same size as Connecticut. It’s a small peninsula on the north eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, its only land border being adjacent to Saudi Arabia. Western expatriates easily outnumber the roughly 300,000 citizens of Qatar, but most of them are there to assist in the growth and economic development of the nation. Many of the expats come from other Arab nations (about 20 percent), India, the Philippines, and even the United States, Great Britain, France and Canada. With a geography that’s mostly desert, Qatar is still an emerging country, but by seeing the capital city of Doha, one would think they’re more than well on their way. When it comes to growth, Qatar is building for the future. With more than $100 billion in infrastructure investment, the nation is experiencing explosive growth. Qatar’s skyline includes as many as 20-25 skyscrapers, numerous American hotels, shopping malls, and lots and lots of Lamborghinis and Ferraris driving (quickly) around the modern, well-maintained streets. More growth is coming, too. Infrastructure including highways, electricity, water-sewer, broadband, water desalination plants, power generation plants, as well as conference centers, cultural resources, and sports facilities are under construction right now. And everything is, of course, state-of-the-art. Doha will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup (soccer) and made a robust bid for the 2016 Olympic Games, which would have made Doha the first Arab city to ever host the Games. Word is they’ll bid again for the Olympic Games. While we were there, Doha also hosted a Women’s Tennis Association tournament – the Qatar Total Open – which attracted some of the world’s top professional women’s tennis players. Qatar also hosts professional golf tournaments and cycle races every year. It will be the first Arab state to host the World Cup, and it will invest $5 billion in the construction of nine new stadiums and renovation of three others. Each of the stadiums will have solar powered cooling systems so the event can be hosted in the summer, when temperatures can reach as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Sports are a big deal in Qatar, which was highlighted by a holiday entitled National Sport Day, which we were included in, and why there’s an organization such as the Qatar Marine Sports Federation, which promotes and organizes the unlimited hydroplane World Championships every year since 2008, and just signed a five-year extension to the deal. This is only a taste of Qatar and its emergence on to the global business and economic scene. It’s an interesting place that grew from approximately 400,000 residents in 2007 to nearly 2 million today. If you ever get the chance to visit, I highly recommend it. I know I’ll go back if I get a chance. Yours Sincerly, Nelson Holmberg Page 3 Volume 4 Issue 4 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE AMERICAN WORKFORCE GROUP, INC. Julie Nelson, President & Workforce Consultant Keli Hancock, Workforce Specialist 1104 14th Ave, Suite B • Longview, WA 98632 360-200-4900 • americanworkforcegroup@gmail.com BUILT ON RELATIONSHIPS, BACKED BY INTEGRITY Longview, WA January 1, 2013 – American Workforce Group, Inc. has been established. Backed by knowledge and experience, Julie Nelson has taken this opportunity to help some of the thousands of Southwest Washington’s residence looking for work in these hard economic times. With Washington’s current unemployment rate at 7.8% there is a definite need for jobs! Our goal is a projected fulfillment of at least 400 jobs in 2013! Our job opportunities and employee pool is building by the day and we need you to help us grow! Our workforce staff understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and we have the ability to find jobs suitable for you. We provide services to those who are looking to hire or looking to be hired. Let us help you! Looking for hire? We provide qualified individuals ranging from clerical, administrative, accounting, and professional to general labor, skilled labor, manufacturing, proContinued on page 5 Page 4 Volume 4 Issue 4 Museums in Woodland & Area (by season) Cedar Creek Grist Mill (Monthly weather permitting; may be closed during snow months) • Saturdays: 1-4 pm • Sundays: 2-4 pm Lelooska Foundation Museum • Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm • Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Woodland Historical Society Museum • Saturdays 12 noon to 4 pm REMEMBER TO CHANGE WOODLAND SALES TAX to 7.8% per April 1, 2013 Continued from page 4 - AMERICAN WORKFORCE GROUP, INC. duction, and construction. Not ready to use a staffing agency, but have questions? We will simply help you with HR Consulting, safety evaluations, and multiple workshops, including, employee engagement, customer service, and leadership. We tailor our services to your needs. Looking to be hired? We provide services from temporary, temp – hire, and direct – hire. Give us a call. Submit your information, schedule an interview and we will let you know if we have something currently fit for you! “In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result” – James Allen Page 5 Volume 4 Issue 4 2012 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ~ USNR The company was founded in 1939 by Clyde Schurman who sold to U.S. Natural Resources, Inc. (USNR) in 1975. USNR supplies and installs large scale machinery and control systems for saw mills and plywood mills. It has grown from a small sawmill equipment supplier to a world leader, with products ranging from single machines to complete turnkey solutions for wood processors in the plywood and panel, solid wood, and engineered wood sectors. The headquarters, based right here in Woodland, WA, employs over 240 people, and 600+ worldwide. Locally, USNR supports the Woodland School District by donating hundreds of computers each year as well as donating furniture and office supplies. USNR is committed to supporting sawmill equipment and mill personnel in the successful use of their machinery. Their dedication to improving mill performance by designing innovative new products has driven the forest products industry to new heights. With that type of commitment, they are solidly positioned to deliver the highest quality products and services to our customers. Careers at USNR include; Engineering-Mechanical, Electrical, Software Sales-Capital Machinery, Parts, Services Production- Welders, Fabricators, Machinists, CNC Operators Between the wages that the company pays to its local Woodland employees and the purchase of materials and services from the local surrounding area, USNR estimates that it puts tens of millions of dollars into the local economy each year. Much of that is being brought in from foreign countries such as, Russia, China and Japan. -submitted by Tina Cayton, Corporate Materials Manager USNR We’re More Than Just a Place to Keep Your Dough 360.225.6537 www.fibrecu.com www.facebook.com/FibreCU Page 6 “I love Fibre Federal Credit Union. I won’t go anywhere else. It’s about the personal experience. I know I can walk into any branch and recognize someone. They all know me, too. I came from a corporate bank in 1983, and never looked back.” –Jim Gillihan, Owner of Gilliano’s Pizza Federally insured by NCUA Banking made easy Tina Cayton, Dale Brown, Mike Dockter, presented by Joyce Kleeb MARCH AFTER HOURS The March after hours was held at Woodland Acupuncture & Wellness Center, a new business to our community and a new member of our Chamber. We would like to say a big Thank You to Kim Blaufuss, owner for hosting this event. This was the first official after hours of 2013 and was well attended by over 35 people. We were surprised by a meal of BBQ burgers and hot dogs with all the fixings. The food was great and the company even better. We were able to stroll around the office and see the wonderful exam rooms that look quiet and comfortable as to make the experience of acupuncture tranquil. If you want to learn more about what Acupuncture can do for you, contact Kim at 360 773-1566 . Volume 4 Issue 4 Take advantage of another member benefit…. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS Bring your business cards and promotional items to our lunch meetings, if you are unable to attend, you may drop them by the Visitor’s Information Center. We will include your items in our “Welcome to Woodland” gift baskets! These baskets are distributed to new businesses in our area by the Ambassador Committee. The Ambassador Committee visited the following places in March: Eager Beaver All About You Hair Design Cog & Sprocket (bicycle shop) Lakeside Hookah & Gift Shop Mattress Superstore Woodland Guns & Ammo Draper Orthodontics Mirror Image Salon UPCOMING EVENTS: Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Event, welcoming Cellular Plus-Verizon Wireless at 3 PM, Friday April 19th located at 1999 Pacific Ave Stuite G. A special thank you to Dana’s Classic Floral for arranging our “Welcome to Woodland” baskets! Page 7 Volume 4 Issue 4 On Friday, March 8th, Cascade Title of Cowlitz and Cascade Title of Clark County were proud table sponsors for the American Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast held at the downtown Hilton Vancouver Hotel. This year was a milestone for table sponsors (59) and attendees, which was in the low 700’s! Many of you have had the privilege of viewing a video production done by Dan Lindstrom and David Wallis who own Dan & David productions, and once again they put together a wonderful program that presented 7 local heroes in both Cowlitz and Clark Counties. I have no idea how they do it, but every year it just keeps getting better and better! The American Red Cross touches so many lives all over the world and their efforts are never ending helping those in need. These local stories are just a scratch on the surface of just how much they do and without them, many would suffer. It is definitely a morning of good news and spotlights just a few of the many good people that make up our communities. Did you know the American Red Cross helps one out of every 5 people right here in the United States? Every time you see the news reporting tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, fires and storms, the American Red Cross is there helping sometimes thousands in need. Many of these efforts are funded from the generous donations of local residents and businesses and have been for 96 years. Donors are the real heroes because they make it possible for our community to maintain a strong and ready Red Cross. My hats off to Scott Hogan as he is the in-coming board Chair and his current and past involvement for such a worthy cause is commendable and I am proud to help support him and his boards efforts for this event. Thank you to those that attended this year’s breakfast and I hope to see you next year too! My final thought I would like to leave with you is the American Red Cross Mission and Value: “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and generosity of donors.” Page 8 Volume 4 Issue 4 INSURANCE MYTH BUSTERS 101 My house won’t sell for that much, why do I have to insure it for so much PART 1 There are many ways for an individual to insure a structure (home). Insuring the home properly is the responsibility of the individual. RECONSTRUCTION COST: COST This method provides replacement cost coverage (after deductible is applied) in the event that a covered cause of loss occurs (see policy for defined covered causes of loss). It is important to understand that the reconstruction cost (replacement value) is the amount that the insurance company estimates it will cost to completely rebuild the property from the ‘ground up’ with likekind materials at the current labor rate and materials cost for the geographic area in which the property is located. This amount also includes often disregarded or forgotten ‘soft costs’ such as architectural fees, permitting fees, and the cost of demolishing and/or removing the damaged structure prior to rebuilding. How Reconstruction Costs are Determined Another common area of misinformation for property owners is regarding how a property’s reconstruction cost is actually determined by the insurance carrier. As opposed to common belief, this is not simply a ‘blind guess’ as to the cost of replacing the property. This formula is a little complex and it may vary somewhat from company to company depending upon the data points used, but the process (which is simplified below) is generally the same. Most insurance companies in the United States pay an enormous amount of money each year in order to have full access to the Marshall & Swift/Boeck (MSB) construction database. This is an experienced and well-respected third-party company that maintains accurate construction costs (materials and labor) for every single zip code in every county in the United States. This database is updated every 90 days and it is usually very accurate. Why Older Properties Often Cost more more to Rebuild It is also important to understand that older properties may cost even more to rebuild. In addition to all of the other aspects already described, older properties may have unique architectural features that are difficult to replicate with today’s codes and materials. Some of this work may require craftsman specializing in such things as tin ceilings, ornate molding, and similar work; all of which increases the construction cost. Not EVERY Homeowners Insurance policy is the same. You will want to review yours carefully. Brought to you by Mosby Insurance, LLC in the interest of keeping you informed. EVERY SITUATION & POLICY FORM IS UNIQUE - CONSULT YOUR POLICY AND/OR AGENT FOR DETAILS. Want more? Find it on our website www.mosbyinsurance.net March / April 2013 Page 9 Volume 4 Issue 4 Page 10 Sno-Park: Cougar 3/26/2013: open, no new snow, 3 feet base total. watch out for packed snow and Ice. Sno-Park: Marble Mountain 03/26/2013: Open. no new snow and 6 feet Base Total. Road is plowed to Marble Mountain Snopark. Watchout for packed snow and Ice. Sno-Park: Trail of Two Forests 03/12/2013: Open, no new snow. 2 Feet total. West Side - State Highway 504 02/19/2013: State Route 504 is gated closed near milepost 45, just east of the Hummocks Trail. Visitors can still access Coldwater Lake for fishing and paddling and the Hummocks Trail for hiking. Ape Cave Trail #239 03/28/2013: Ape Cave is open. Park at the Trail of Two Forest Sno-Park. Sno-Park Pass is required. Snow Shoes recommended. It is 1 mile to the cave. Be prepared to be in snow on the hike back if you choose to hike through the upper cave. The cave's year round tempature is 42 degrees. Be prepared; carry the ten essentials and at least two sources of light. Volume 4 Issue 4 GO FLY A KITE!! We have all heard the expression “go fly a kite!!”, but have you really ever given much thought to the kite?? There is quite a bit of history on these little flying objects, so since we are here at the start of spring, well known to be windy, here are some interesting facts about the “fengzheng”. Why did I say “fengzheng”?? It is the Chinese word for kite and that my friends is where popular opinion says this all started about 2,800 years ago! Made of fine silk fabric and bamboo, these materials were not only light but strong. Alternatively, two kite authors, Clive Hart and Tal Streeter hold firm that leaf kite existed far before that time in what is now known as Indonesia based on cave paintings. The Chinese insist that it was the 5th century philosophers, Mozi and Sulawesi who were the inventors and they used a paper kite to send a message for a rescue mission. The Chinese have used the kite to measure distances, determine the wind direction, lifting men and for signaling and communication in military operations. Stories of kites were brought to Europe by Marco Polo towards the end of the 13th century and were initially regarded as curiosities, but by the 18th and 19th centuries kites were being used as a tool for scientific research. It was in the year 1750 that Benjamin Franklin published a proposal for an experiment to prove that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm that appeared capable of becoming a lightning storm. But did you know that it has never been confirmed that he ever did carry out this proposal?? I was always under the impression that he did, but it was a French gentleman, Thomas-François Dali bard that conducted a similar experiment using a 40 foot rod instead of a kite and was successful in extracting an electrical spark from a cloud. Shocking! During the years between 1860 and 1910 the kite became very popular and started to be used for scientific purposes such as meteorology, aeronautics, wireless communications and even photography. Since then kites have mainly been used for recreation and for all of us to enjoy as we walk along the beach. Designs vary and often emulate flying insects, birds, mythical creatures and colorful patterns. Tails are mainly used for single string kites to keep the nose of the kite pointed to the wind. Modern acrobatic kites use a two or four line for control and this helps them to create the fun dancing patterns they display. Well, I hope you have found some of these facts to be fun and interesting and with that, the inspiration to “go fly a kite”!! Page 11 Volume 4 Issue 4 “After Hours Event” Hosted by Holland America Bulb Farms, Inc. When: Thursday, April 25th, 2013 Where: Holland America Bulb Farms, Inc. 1066 South Pekin Road Woodland, WA. 98674 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. We would like to invite all local businesses from Woodland and surrounding areas to reserve a space and promote their business during this fun-filled evening. Small appetizers & drinks will be provided. As in past years we would appreciate that each business that participates will also provide a tray of appetizers for this evening. Come enjoy the beautiful display of our flower gardens, featuring tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more……. For additional information and to reserve a space for this evening please call Christy Sundahl at 360-225-6575 or email at christy@habf.net. Carol Rounds VP. Branch Manager Woodland Branch 782 Goerig Street Woodland, WA 98674 P: 360.225.9421 f: 360.225.8146 crounds@columbiabank.com www.ColumbiaBank.com REMEMBER TO CHANGE WOODLAND SALES TAX to 7.8% per April 1, 2013 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Dana’s Classic Floral 522 Park St, Woodland Classic Hair Design 142 Davidson Ave, Woodland Cascade Pack & Paddle, LLC - Ariel Come To Life Coffee - 225 Lewis River Rd Casual ‘N Chic 1331 Goerig St Suite E, Woodland Page 12 Volume 4 Issue 4 April 2013 The Woodland Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meetings are open to the public. Please join us every Tuesday at La Casa Tapatia from noon to 1 PM. SUN MON TUE 1 FOR SALE Woodland Chamber Calendars $5 at the Visitor Center 7 WED 2 3 9 FRI 5 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 Ribbon Cutting 23 24 25 26 5pm: WHMS Meeting 7pm Woodland City 12-1pm: Chamber 5pm: CommuniCouncil Meeting Lunch Meeting caton Committee 5pm Wdlnd Dwntwn Meeting Revitalizaton Mtg 14 15 21 22 10-4pm Woodland Tulip Festival SAT 4 12-1pm: Chamber Lunch Meeting 8 THU 10:45am Board Meeting 12-1pm: Chamber Lunch Meeting 10-4pm Woodland 7pm Woodland City 12-1pm: Chamber Tulip Festival Council Meeting Lunch Meeting 6 12-4pm Museum Open 13 10-4pm Woodland Tulip Festival 12-4pm Museum Open 20 Lilac Days 10-4pm Woodland Tulip Festival 12-4pm Museum Open 27 12-4pm Museum Open urs After Ho 28 29 30 12-1pm: Chamber Lunch Meeting VISITORS CENTER HOURS EXTENDED APRIL 10-5; MAY - SEP 9-5 LUNCHEON PROGRAM MEETING LOCATIONS April 2 - Jamie Vasquez - Stemcell Chamber Luncheon: La Casa Tapatia Chamber Board Meeting: La Casa Tapatia Chamber Communication Committee Meeting: Los Pepes Legislative Phone Call: Port of Woodland Woodland City Council: City Hall Planter’s Day Comm: Grange Hall Woodland Historical Museum Society: at the Museum April 9 - Elba (Blooms to Brew) and Nelson Holmberg on his trip April 16 - Nelson Holmberg - State of the Port April 23 -Leeann Curry, Continuing Education, LCA April 30 - KOHI Radio Station AFTER HOURS April 25- AFTER HOURS at Holland America Bulb Farms, Inc. from 5 to 7:00 pm MEMBER EVENTS Every Saturday 12-4pm Museum Open Sat & Sun 13&14 and 20&21 10-4pm Woodland Tulip Festival Saturday April 20 till May: Lilac Days SPECIAL EVENTS April 19 - 3 pm Ribbon Cutting Verizon Page 13 Woodland Tourist Information Center P.O. Box 1012, Woodland, WA 98674 www.WoodlandWaChamber.com info@woodlandwachamber.com CURRENT RESIDENT OR PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WOODLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW POLICE STATION AMERICAN WORKFORCE GROUP 2012 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS REAL HEROES BREAKFAST HOUSE INSURANCE MYTH BUSTER GO FLY A KITE IN THIS ISSUE