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SPONSOR:
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OCTOBER 28, 2015
See page 7 for full day event schedule
TRAC CENTER, PASCO, WA
A Fresh Approach to the
B2B Convention
Want to put your business directly
in front of hundreds of local
professionals and leaders?
Fierce Conversations:
Achieving Success at
Work and in Life, One
Conversation at a Time
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
Aimee Windmiller-Wood,
Fierce Inc.
BECOME AN EXHIBITOR AT THE
Resource Marketplace
10x10 booth $300
10x20 booth $500
November 2015 Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon
Program:
Fierce Conversations: Achieving
Place:
TRAC Center — Pasco
6600 Burden Blvd.
Pasco, WA 99301
Time:
11:30 am – Noon
Registration & Networking
Noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch & Program
Success at Work and in Life,
One Conversation at a Time
Speaker:
Aimee Windmiller-Wood,
Fierce Inc.
Date:
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Cost:
$20 Pre-registered members
RSVP by Thursday, October 22
$30 Non-members or
RSVP by Thursday, October 22
RSVP:
509.736.0510 or email
jillian.marquez@tricityregionalchamber.com
by Thursday, October 22
*Cancellations made after October 22nd and “no-shows” will be invoiced.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair – Ron Boninger
Past Chair – Rene Vasquez, Ennis Fine Furniture
Chair Elect – Marty Conger, Battelle
Treasurer – Kevin Sullivan, Sullivan Sullutions
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
Gary Ransom, AgriNorthwest
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
Brett Spooner, Gravis Law, PLLC
Ted Vause, MetLife Auto & Home
Rae Weil, Mission Support Alliance
STAFF
Lori Mattson, President & CEO
Ashley Coronado, PTAC Business Counselor
Lisa Nelson, Event Director
Elisabeth Holt, Marketing & Membership Director
Austin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs Director
Chad Utecht, Sales Manager
DiAnne Voegtle, Administration Manager
Brandan Eckhardt, Communications Coordinator
Jillian Marquez, Event Coordinator
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Chair’s Message
Business, government, and community working together is what we need
more of as we face the many challenges that confront us. I was reminded of a
significant success we had in that area when I attended an event our Chamber
co-hosted with Inland Northwest AGC. The event was to celebrate the passage
of the 2015 Statewide Transportation Package. It was well attended by
business, government and community leaders because all of them worked
together to support the transportation package. The passage of this legislation
was not a simple task, requiring a revenue increase, much needed reforms and
a balanced approach to the allocation of the dollars and resources that would
become available. However, it was accomplished by all of us working together.
Ron Boninger
Board Chair
After years of frustration, the Tri-Cities business, civic and political leaders,
formed a strong enough base to assist with passage of the legislation, to fund much needed projects
in our region. Projects like the Lewis Street Bridge in Pasco, Red Mountain I-82 Interchange in West
Richland, the Duportail Bridge in Richland and the U. S. Hwy. 395/Ridgeline Drive in Kennewick,
among others. These projects represent a $285 million investment in the Tri-Cities – an investment
that will generate even greater revenues for our region and state through new development
and growth as businesses thrive. As the speakers at the Transportation event would say, an
accomplishment that was done with teamwork and mutual support.
Unfortunately, my example of our success is often the exception these days. Politics are divisive.
Gridlock and partisan rancor are the norm. I know that I personally crave more leadership that brings
us together like we did with our transportation package. Lori Mattson, the leader of our Chamber,
has shared a report with the Board of Directors created by the Association of Chamber of Commerce
Executives. It is an excellent report that provides forward thinking and visionary actions about the
future of Chambers, just like ours. It also highlights that this craving for leadership in the public sector
of politics is a place for Chambers to step in.
“Chambers will embody the ‘sane middle’ pragmatism and reason over dogma. They will help cut
through the noise of extremist politics as they have for hundreds of years. Chambers will take
the high road, and build coalitions to support the right things for their communities, regions and
members. ”
All of us can build on the success of the Transportation bill and be involved with government and
politics to help define and find the “sane middle” so we can all continue working together to make
our region, our state, and our country great. Now more than ever, it’s important for our local business
community to get engaged in the public discourse. As a business community we can solve problems.
We’re consensus builders because we have this great diversity of people and ideas.
To get involved or to learn more about important issues that face us, please contact the Regional
Chamber.
Finally, the Chamber’s big event this month is BIZCON. I encourage you to make a special effort
to attend and participate in this excellent event. Listen to our keynote speaker discuss “Fierce
Conversations”, learn about Fuse and coworking, understand how to “Burn Bright, Without Burning
Out”, go to the Biz Bash and many other great sessions.
Thank you for being a part of our Chamber and I will see you all there.
Ron Boninger
2015 Board Chair
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
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.
T
yson Foods and
Richland School
District recently renewed
their Affiliate level memberships
with the Chamber.
O
ur Congressional
Update luncheon
featuring Congressman
Dan Newhouse had 377 business
leaders in attendance.
W
e provided support
to the bi-partisan
Regulatory
Accountability Act which
would force
federal agencies to do a co
st-benefit
analysis and adopt the least
costly or
most cost-effective approac
h when
a proposed rule carries an eco
nomic
impact over $1 billion annu
ally.
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e recently launched our
new Bolder – Brighter
– Better website
reflecting the new Tri-Cities
brand!
s a service to our
members, Tri-Cities
businesses and residents,
we have created a Candidate
Questionnaire. All candidates
for contested City Council races
in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland,
and West Richland were given the
opportunity to participate.
Their responses are posted on
our website in the Government
Affairs tab.
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e partnered with
Inland Northwest
Association of
General Contractors to host
Transportation Reception to
thank our area legislators and
community for supporting our
region and investing in our future.
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businesses joined
the Chamber in
August!
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Welcome
New Members
The 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!
zPizza
Lenora Boyd — 509-735-3557
4101 W. 27th Place, Ste. B110
Kennewick, WA 99338
www.zpizza.com
Fatbeam
Dawn Schafer — 509-344-1008
2065 W. Riverstone Drive, Ste. 105
Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814
www.fatbeam.com
Ethos Trattoria
Scot Newell — 509-942-8417
800 Dalton
Richland, WA 99352
CFO Selections, LLC
Kevin Krieger — 509-949-2681
5808 Summitview Avenue, Ste. A-285
Yakima, WA 98908
www.cfoselections.com/locations/
eastern-washington
University of Washington, Spokane Center
Catherine Brazil — 509-838-4689
201 W. Main Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
www.washington.edu
Country Financial
Melissa Baker — 509-783-8370
8479 W. Clearwater, Ste. A
Kennewick WA, 99336
www.countryfinancial.com/robert.haun
MetLife Auto & Home
Connie Rutz — 509-737-6052
7500 W. Clearwater Avenue, Ste. A
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.connierutz.metlife.com
Simmons Insurance Group
Darin Oman — 509-545-8783
PO Box 2501
Pasco, WA 99302
http://simmons-insurance.com/pasco-insurance/
Gaslight Bar & Grill
Travis Summers — 509-943-9789
99 Lee Boulevard
Richland, WA 99352
Lash Envy
Andrea Heinen — 509-572-2775
118 N. Keene Road
Richland, WA 99352
https://www.facebook.com/LashEnvy509
Bank of the Cascades
Gil Alvarez — 509-735-5062
1030 N. Center Parkway, Ste. 309
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.botc.com
Girls on the Run Southeast WA
Sarah McMenamin — 509-713-7014
1177 Jadwin Ave., Ste. 101
Richland, WA 99352
www.gotrsewa.org
360 Automotive & Repair
Robert LaLonde — 509-572-2769
6200 W. Clearwater Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.360autoandrepair.com
At 360 Automotive & Repair, they believe
in being fair, honest and reliable. Their
commitment to quality auto repair, services
and customer satisfaction is paramount
to their continued success. Therefore, the
“customer-centric” promise to you is twofold:
first, they evaluate your vehicle thoroughly in
response to your request and observations.
In other words, they will professionally fix
the problems you came to see them about.
Secondly, they will always check your
vehicle for overall safety and reliability. This
means they will inform you of the potential
problems that may occur down the road and
what indicators to look out for to prevent a
potential break down.
Ideal Dentistry
Liz Barker — 509-737-8700
1408 N. Louisiana Street, Ste. 101
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.idealdentistry.biz
Edward Jones – Financial Advisor
Jay Freeman — 509-783-2041
16 W. Kennewick Avenue, Ste. 101
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.edwardjones.com
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Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Ceremonies
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 Elisabeth Holt
at 509.491.3237 or elisabeth.holt@tricityregionalchamber.com
Mai House Seafood Bar & Grill
Kennewick
Baja Fresh
Steptoe Street Extension Phase 3
Kennewick
Kennewick
Kennewick
Kennewick
zPizza
Eastgate Elementary School
Tri-Cities Airport Expansion Phase 1
Great Floors
Crosswalk at Southridge
Papa Johns Pizza
Pasco
Monthly V.O.I.C.E. of Business | October 2015
Kennewick
Kennewick
Kennewick
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ANDY STIRLING, CHAIR | US BANK
BILL WALTHER | GESA CREDIT UNION
JIM CAREY | CRUISE HOLIDAYS
SHERI STRONG | SMOOTH MOVES
DAVID FETTO | GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY
ANGELA FETTO | PAYNWEST INSURANCE
RYAN LEE | NATIONAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS
MIKE MCWHORTER | PAYNEWEST INSURANCE
JOE PETERSON | JOE PETERSON INSURANCE
CINDY FREDRICKSON | SERVPRO OF TRI-CITIES WEST
MATT SWEEZEA | PIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES
AL THIEMENS | BAKER BOYER BANK
WALTER TIMMONS | US BANK
TRACEY TAYLOR | US BANK
ASHLEY RUBON | WINDERMERE GROUP ONE
ANGIE BROTHERTON | GESA CREDIT UNION
THANK YOU 2015 GOLF CLASSIC RAFFLE PRIZE DONORS
Burges Carpet Care
Intermountain West Insulation
Meier Architecture Engineering
Tri-City Area Journal Of Business
Sportspage Bar & Grill
D’lor Salon & Spa: Kimmy Lozono
Ron Swanby
Ranch & Home
Dickey’s Bbq Pit
Frichette Winery
Dayco Heating & Air
Fit For Me Gym
Frank Prior
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Rbc Wealth Management
Nouveau Skin Care & Day Spa
Vibe Music Center
Hop Jacks Restaurant
My Place Hotel — Pasco
Sterling’s Restaurant
Bookwalter Winery
Joker’s Comedy Club
Papa John’s
Rollarena Skating Center
The Ups Store—PASCO
Visit Tri-Cities
Perfection Tire
D’lor Salon & Spa: Natalie
Alma’s Day Spa
Bliss Salon & Spa: Monica Combs
Essence Belledame
Center For Dental Health, Dr. Lee
Ostler
Servpro Of Tri-Cities West
Kennewick Flower Shop
Heritage Landscaping
Autobahn Auto Care
Edible Arrangements
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Animal House Self Service
Country Gentleman Restaurant
El Sazon Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
American Rock Products
Meadow Springs Country Club
Skamania Lodge & Resort
Tri-City Dust Devils Baseball
Tri-City Americans Hockey
Servpro Of Tri-Cities West
Frost Me Sweet
Cruise Holidays
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Upgrading your membership is a great way to
access additional Regional Chamber programs,
save money on advertising, improve your
visibility throughout the community and more.
Upgrade your membership today to receive
extended benefits such as:
2 0 15 T C R C C G O L F T O U R N A M E N T W I N N E R S :
1st Place Team
U.S. Bank
2nd Place Team
Gesa Credit Union
3rd Place Team
PayneWest Insurance
Highest Score
Bechtel National
Longest Drive - Men
Kelly Akridge
Longest Drive - Women Cindy Fredrickson
Crazy 7’s - Men
Blaine Wren
Crazy 7’s - Women
Michelle Clary
Big Ticket Raffle Winner
Derek Brownson
Scratch Card Game
Glen Marshall
Fireball Game
American Rock Products
Monthly V.O.I.C.E. of Business | October 2015
• 50% discount or complimentary
newsletter inserts
• Additional location listings
• Additional category listings
• Participation in a LEARN group
• Business description and logo on the
Regional Chamber’s website
• Invites to exclusive Regional
Chamber meetings
• Even More Value!
To learn more about maximizing your
membership contact Chad Utecht at
chad.utecht@tricityregionalchamber.com
or call 509.491.3242.
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OCTOBER 28, 2015
TRAC CENTER, PASCO, WA
PREMIER SPONSOR:
#TCRCC
#TCBIZCON
BIZCON IS THE
Business-to-Business
EVENT FOR 2015
Resource Marketplace
Standard 10x10 booth $300
Premium 10x20 booth $500
Connect with hundreds of business
attendees, exhibitors sponsors!
•• Four hours devoted to exhibits without competing with
session workshops
•• Breakout sessions that will provide tangible information
to support and improve you business and career
•• Over 1,000 attendees!
Make sure your company
is represented!
Reserve your booth now and grab
one of the best spots on the floor!
REGISTER NOW!
Contact Jillian Marquez,
Event Coordinator at 509.491.3234
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*Visit the BIZCON website for the most updated map and schedule.
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Full-Day Event Schedule
Morning Session
$60/Person
9:00 - 9:50 am
Business Ethics - Building a Culture of Ethical
Decision Making
Ken Fincher, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Advancement and
Community Engagement, Washington State University
MarCom Planning - Crafting Your Roadmap to Success
Andrei Mylroie, Partner, DH
Emily Easley, Account Director, DH
10:00 - 10:50 am
Coworking, Not Just a Desk
Justin Kasparek, President, Fuse
Eric Schmidt, Vice President, Fuse
Brett Spooner, Board Member, Fuse
Jackie Sharpe, Executive Director, Fuse
The Starting Point for
Managing & Leading Successful Teams
Diana Welch, SPHR, Human Resources and
Management Solutions
11:00 - 11:50 am
How to Take Charge of Your Online Brand and
Maximize Your ROI on Social Media
Digital Marketing Experts, Tri-City Herald
Burning Bright without Burning Out
Paul Casey, Growing Forward Services
Network Tri-Cities Luncheon
12:00 – 1:30 pm
$20/person
Fierce Conversations:
Achieving Success at Work and in Life,
One Conversation at a Time
JANUARY 27, 2016 | TRAC CENTER
Toby Bouchey
2015 ATHENA
Leadership
Award Recipient
Shae Frichette
2015 ATHENA
Young Professional
Award Recipient
Now Accepting ATHENA
Award Nominations!
Deadline for submissions: November 27, 2015
The ATHENA Leadership Award®
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Aimee Windmiller-Wood,
Fierce Inc.
Resource Marketplace
1:30 – 5:30 pm
FRE E
TO
ATTEND!
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Marketplace Mix- Up
(Don't miss this 30 minute speed
networking event!)
■■
Career Center
(One stop shop for Exhibitor's job postings,
resume feedback and interviewing tips)
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U.S. Cellular E-lounge
(Relax and Recharge!)
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Awards and Prizes
(Vote for BIZCON’s best booth awards and win door prizes)
■■
BizBash 3:30 - 5:30 pm
(After hours networking party)
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¾¾ Presented to a woman who has achieved the highest level of
professional excellence
The ATHENA Young Professional Award®
¾¾ Presented to an emerging woman leader (under age 40)
* For a full list of ATHENA Award criteria and 2015 nomination forms,
visit: www.tricityregionalchamber.com
For event information, contact Jillian Marquez, Event Coordinator, at
509.491.3234 or jillian.marquez@tricityregionalchamber.com
Sponsorships
Available Now!
Join early to maximize
your marketing dollars!
For sponsorship information, contact Lisa Nelson, Event Director,
at 509.491.3236 or lisa.nelson@tricityregionalchamber.com
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FIND, BID, WIN!
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ASSISTANCE
FOR WASHINGTON BUSINESSES
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is a Washington
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) sub-center
equipped with a full-time PTAC Government Contracting
Assistance Specialist to help guide your business through the
entire process of competing for and fulfilling government
contracts at no cost! From helping determine what kind
of products and services government agencies buy, to
certifications, registrations, bidding and more, Washington
PTAC is ready to assist you. In addition, we support
government agencies and prime contractors by connecting
them with the suppliers and subcontractors they need.
Some key areas we can assist you with:
Who in the government marketplace buys what you sell and
how do they procure it?
October Business
Development University
NETWORKING FOR INTROVERTS
Presented by: Paul Casey,
Growing Forward Services
Get a little queasy or uncomfortable on the
way to a networking event, or maybe you
decide to bail on it altogether--because
you are an introvert or shy? You know you
need to make new contacts because they
are your pipeline to profit. No worries; you just need a strategy
and some practice! And, when you reframe networking as an
opportunity to give instead of take, you will get more at ease
and released to be your authentic self in new situations
In this seminar, you will hear suggestions on:
Making a workable, step-by-step plan for mastering
a networking event
How to do business with the Department of Energy and the
Hanford Primes as well as other federal, state or local agencies
Entering and exiting conversations
Helping you obtain federal, state and local certifications that
may increase your competitive advantage
Ensuring complete, maximized registration in various
government online systems
Creating a customized marketing strategy for your government
customers
Ensuring that your proposals are complete and correct – being
responsive to government needs is vital to long-term success
Visit www.washingtonptac.org
to view the statewide
calendar of workshops offered.
Tri-City Regional Chamber
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Following up after making a new contact
Social media networking strategies
Can’t you just feel your confidence starting to grow? Register
now to strengthen a key skill in getting your service/product to
the world!
Date: Time:
Place:
Cost:
RSVP:
Thursday, October 22, 2015
1:00 – 3:00pm
Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center
Bechtel Board Room
730 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
$25 Members/$35 Non-Members
Deadline to register – October 21, 2015
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Business
Thursday, October 8, 2015
4 - 6 pm | Free to Members | Bring a Friend!
608 Williams Blvd. • Richland, WA 99337
Hosted by:
Castle Event Catering &
Anthology Event Venue
Castle Event Catering has been serving the Eastern
Washington and Northeast Oregon areas since
1996, and has since become a premiere catering
company in the region. From wedding receptions
to parties to corporate events, every custom menu
is prepared to complement the individual ambiance
of each client’s vision.
Castle uses the finest and freshest ingredients in
every dish — often from local farms and our own
onsite garden. We have experience working with
every type of budget from spare-no-expense to
a modest set-in-stone. Our Catering Coordinators
ensure every detail is addressed to guarantee the
flawless execution of your catering experience.
Stop by The Tri-City Regional Chamber’s October
Business After Hours, hosted by Castle Event
Catering & Anthology Event Venue to join us for
an afternoon of networking, door prizes and
refreshments!
We are now accepting applications for
Business After Hours 2016. If you are interested in
hosting a future Business After Hours, please contact
Jillian Marquez at 509.491.3234 or email
jillian.marquez@tricityregionalchamber.com.
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Government Affairs
R
egister by calling 509.736.0510. Cost is $25 per
person through November 6th. Reservations
after November 5th are $35 and must be made
via phone. Join us and help thank our state, regional and
local elected leaders for their service to our community!
13TH ANNUAL ELECTED
LEADERS RECEPTION
You’re Invited
to the 13th Annual
Elected Leaders Reception
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014
4:30 TO 6:30 PM
PASCO RED LION
2525 N. 20TH AVE.
PASCO, WA 99301
LAND FOR SALE
5.25 Acres fronting Reata Rd. Richland for
$525,000 and zoned C3. Flat and Level.
Pad Lot in front of Fred Meyers in Richland for
$399,000.00. High Traffic and Visibility.
Medical Building with income at
948 Stevens Dr. Richland for
$1,150,000.00. Call for details.
Former Medical Building with 9,246 SF available
for $1,495,000.00 at 4403 W. Court St. Pasco.
Move in Ready.
Medical/Office Space available for lease at
$23.50 PSF Gross and offering TI’s of $55.00 PSF.
6802 W. Rio Grande Kennewick.
Call Dirk or Derrick or go to
www.StrickerCRE.com to
view more information on
these listings and others.
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Commercial Acres on Tapteal Drive in Richland.
Can divide 1.5 acres and up for $10.00 PSF.
Derrick Stricker, CCIM
Cell: 509-430-8533
derrick@dirkstricker.com
Dirk Stricker, Managing Broker
Cell: 509-430-8535
dirk@dirkstricker.com
Creating A Better
Community
One Transaction
At A Time.
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Thank You for Renewing Your Membership
26-36 YEARS AS MEMBERS
4-9 YEARS AS MEMBERS
YRSMEMBER
LEVEL
YRSMEMBER
LEVEL
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Key Bank - Kennewick Business
7
Mid-Columbia Engineering, Inc. Business
29
U.S. Bank - Clearwater Branch Business
7
14 Hands Winery Entrepreneur
29
Center Vision - Contact Lens Entrepreneur
7
Chukar Cherries Entrepreneur
29
Kennewick Housing Authority Entrepreneur
7
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Entrepreneur
28
Richland School District Affiliate
7
Heartland Payment Systems Entrepreneur
28
Perfection Miller Paint Entrepreneur
6
Design West Architects Business
27
Farmers Exchange Entrepreneur
6
Spectrum Business Business
27
Henderson & Associates Entrepreneur
6
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Entrepreneur
6
Paine Hamblen LLP Entrepreneur
21-25 YEARS AS MEMBERS
6
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Entrepreneur
5
Seattle Children's Hospital - Tri Cities Clinic Business
25
Allstate Insurance - Terry Johnson Business
5
Ameriprise Financial Entrepreneur
24
Twin City Foods Business
5
Tri-Cities
Wine Society Entrepreneur
24
KFFX Fox 11 Entrepreneur
4
Tri-City
Orthopaedic
Clinic Business
23Images
Entrepreneur
4
Atomic
Ale
Brewpub
&
Eatery
Entrepreneur
21
Walmart - Kennewick Corporate
4
Curves
of
Richland
Entrepreneur
21
Heritage Landscaping Entrepreneur
4
Franklin County Commissioners Entrepreneur
4
Hi-Land Garage Entrepreneur
16-20 YEARS AS MEMBERS
4
Monterosso's Italian Restaurant Entrepreneur
20
Tyson Foods Affiliate
4
Positive Life Radio Entrepreneur
19
Hampton Inn Business
3 YEARS AS MEMBERS
19
Paragon Corporate Housing Business
18
Aho Construction Entrepreneur
3
Inland Northwest AGC Business
17
Legends Casino Corporate
3
Versatile
Design Studios Business
17
Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Entrepreneur
3
Fidelitas
Wines Entrepreneur
17
HandWorks Northwest, PLLC Entrepreneur
3
Rattlesnake
Mountain
Harley
Davidson
Entrepreneur
16 The Bouchey Group at Windermere Group One Business
3
The Richland Players Entrepreneur
16
Atomic Screen Printing Entrepreneur
16
Irrigation Specialists Inc. Entrepreneur
2 YEARS AS MEMBERS
10-15 YEARS AS MEMBERS
2
Corporate Allocation Services, Inc. Business
2
Haskins Steel Co., Inc. Business
14
City of Richland Director
14
Cerium Networks Entrepreneur
2
Kennewick Suites Business
13
BioMat USA, Inc. Entrepreneur
2
Castle Megastore Group, Inc. Entrepreneur
13
Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities Entrepreneur
2
Essential Healing LLC Entrepreneur
13
Stellar Industrial Supply, Inc. Entrepreneur
2
Hedges Family Estate Entrepreneur
13
The Trophy Shoppe Entrepreneur
2
Senior Benefit Solutions Entrepreneur
12
Nuxall & Associates Real Estate Services Entrepreneur
2
Support, Advocacy & Resource Center (SARC) Entrepreneur
12
Raymond James Financial Services Entrepreneur
2
The Speech Pathology Learning Center Entrepreneur
12
Yoke's Fresh Market Entrepreneur
2
The UPS Store - Pasco Entrepreneur
11
Steptoe Car Wash & Mini Storage Entrepreneur
10
Columbia Center Heights Executive Suites Entrepreneur
1 YEAR AS MEMBERS
10
Parsec Computer Corporation Entrepreneur
1
Critical Nurse Staffing Business
4-9 YEARS AS MEMBERS
1
Secret Print Source Business
1
American
Family
Insurance - Hogue Entrepreneur
9
Lourdes Health Network Executive
1
Benton REA Entrepreneur
9
Columbia Basin Consulting Group Entrepreneur
1
Crown Moving Company Entrepreneur
9
Cruise Holidays Entrepreneur
8
Columbia Shores Comprehensive Obstetrics Entrepreneur
1
The Glass Punty Entrepreneur
and Gynecology, PLLC
1
Tri-Cities Life Entrepreneur
7
Cascade Fire Protection Business
1
WinSome, Inc. Entrepreneur
Monthly V.O.I.C.E. of Business | October 2015
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AUGUST 2015
Pictured left to right: Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber;
Preston House, Papa Johns Pizza; Ron Boninger, Board Chair, Tri-City Regional Chamber.
REGIONAL OUTSTANDING
MEMBER OF
CHAMBER THE MONTH
The Tri-City Regional Chamber is pleased to announce Papa
John’s Tri-Cities as the August “Outstanding Member of
the Month.” Owner and Operator, Preston House, moved
to the Tri-Cities 5 years ago with his wife and children to
re-open a failing store. Preston now has four locations and
over 60 employees. Preston is a wonderful example of
entrepreneurship and professionalism – working hard not
only to grow successfully, but to give back to the Tri-Cities
Community. One of his current projects, Feed Our Hungry,
donates pizza to local citizens in need. For every pizza sold
online at www.yourpapajohns.com, the local stores will
feed one hungry person. In the past 5 years Papa John’s
Tri-Cities has helped over 50 nonprofits including Habitat for
Humanity, DECA, Tri-Cities Cancer Center and area schools.
Preston also sits on the Salvation Army board, mentors for
Ignite Youth Mentoring and volunteers with numerous
organizations.
The Regional Chamber is proud to recognize Papa John’s TriCities as the Member of the Month! We thank you for setting
an excellent example of a successful local business and for
the reminder of how important and impactful it is to give
back to the community.
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Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
To Do:
✓✓ Welcome new members by attending
their ribbon cuttings during the month
of October!
✓✓ Join us for Business After Hours at Castle
Event Catering & Anthology Event Venue on
October 8th!
✓✓ Place your business in front of hundreds of
Tri-Cities professional and join the prestigious group of
BIZCON sponsors!
✓✓ Strengthen visibility by placing an ad in our annual
MOMENTUM Region Chamber publication!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OCTOBER
8
22
28
28
Business After Hours - Castle Event Catering &
Anthology Event Venue
Business Development University –
“Networking for Introverts”
BIZCON
Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon –
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at
Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time
NOVEMBER
5
Business After Hours – WSU Tri-Cities
18
19
November Network Tri-Cities
Membership Luncheon
Business Development University – “Build Confidence
and Successfully Conquer Public Speaking!”
THANK YOU
August NTC Door prizes:
Just Roses, Flowers & More
Bookwalter Winery
MacKay Sposito
September NTC Sponsor:
Bouten Construction
September Business After Hours:
Parkview Estates Senior Living
Community
Monthly V.O.I.C.E. of Business | October 2015
MOMENTUM Advertising
Sales Have Begun!
Include your business advertisement in the
upcoming Regional Chamber MOMENTUM
Annual Publication! This professional, high-quality
publication is used to promote the Tri-Cities Region
and Regional Chamber Members.
Benefits of advertising in MOMENTUM:
✓✓ Reach over 1,500 businesses
✓✓ Create visibility for your company
✓✓ Support community growth
✓✓ Inform visitors and new residents of
your company’s products and services
ADVERTISING
SPACE IS
LIMITED!
Deadline: December 4, 2015
Chad Utecht, Sales Manager, at 509.491.3242
or chad.utecht@tricityregionalchamber.com
to reserve your space today!
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