September 2015 - Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

PREMIER SPONSOR
September 2015
Network Tri-Cities
Membership
Luncheon
Program: State of the Ports
Speaker:
Commissioner Don Barnes,
Port of Kennewick
AM & PM FLIGHTS
Monday, September 14, 2015
Meadow Springs Country Club
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TEAM OF 4
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Helicopter Ball Drop
More than $10,000 in Prizes!
BBQ Lunch on the Driving Range
Awards Dinner
Build Business Relationships and Have Fun!
BOOK NOW! Call Jillian Marquez, Event Coordinator @ 509.491.3234
Commissioner Robert Larson,
Port of Benton
Commissioner Ron Reimann,
Port of Pasco
Date:
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Place:
Red Lion Hotel — Kennewick
1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Time:
11:30 am – 12 pm
Registration & Networking
12 – 1:30 pm
Lunch & Program
Cost:
$20 Pre-registered members
RSVP prior to Friday, September 18
$30 Non-members or
RSVP after Friday, September 18
RSVP:
Three ways to RSVP!
• Call 509.491.3234
• Online at www.tricityregionalchamber.com
• Email jillian.marquez@tricityregionalchamber.com
by Friday, September 18
Luncheon
Sponsor:
Register now to guarantee your seat!
All debit cards, VISA and MasterCard accepted.
***Cancellations after September 18 and
“no-shows” will be invoiced***
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair – Ron Boninger, TiLite
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
Melinda Hoffman, Accounting Coordinator
Brandan Eckhardt, Communications Coordinator
Jillian Marquez, Event Coordinator
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Chair’s Message
What do the city of Boulder, Colorado and the Tri-Cities have in
common? Before you quickly assume the answer is not much, let’s take
a closer look. Brad Feld, a successful entrepreneur, author and venture
capitalist wrote a book titled, “Startup Communities - Building an
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in your City.” It is a well written and organized
book that I would recommend to anyone interested in learning how to
create a high performance economy driven by entrepreneurial success.
The story is about the incredible Boulder, Colorado economy, driven by
its ability to create new companies.
Ron Boninger
Board Chair
What Boulder and the Tri-Cities have in common is the foundation for
entrepreneurial success. Boulder has already built on its foundation to create an ecosystem
that churns out new companies; the Tri-Cities have the potential to do the same. Mr. Feld
describes some of the components needed to create a successful startup community, such as
a national lab, a major research university and a highly educated population. Sounds like
the Tri-Cities.
The Manhattan Project and our community’s history created an unprecedented demand for
PhD’s, engineers and business leaders in our community. WSU Tri-Cities, under the leadership
of H. Keith Moo-Young, is transforming itself to be a key driver of economic and business
formation success in our region. PNNL, as a world class lab, has for years been fostering
talent and creating opportunities for innovation. Add these components to our leadership
in the wine and agricultural sectors and the development opportunities that exist along the
riverfront and town centers, and you can see that the Tri-Cities are ripe for innovation. We
have what it takes to create the type of entrepreneurial ecosystem that Mr. Feld describes
and was created in Boulder.
A group of young entrepreneurs is making great progress in developing this startup
ecosystem like they have in Boulder, Colorado. These entrepreneurs have created Fuse, a coworking community in Richland, they’ve conducted several Start-up Weekends and offered
the first ever Tri-Cities Launch University, a multi-week program for individuals with an idea
for starting a business. For the past five years, many of these people have been putting on
TriConf, a self-organized event featuring entrepreneurship, art, culture and activism.
Brad Feld writes in his book that a start-up community takes years to develop, is
entrepreneurial led, all-inclusive and engaging. Moving forward, these innovative leaders
and the businesses they create will need mentors, banking and financial services, potential
investors, educated employees, business support services, etc. Therefore, all of us can be
part of developing the Tri-Cities “start-up community.” This is energizing and of course when
successful, will create tremendous economic rewards for our region.
As I have said many times, it is an exciting time in the Tri-Cities.
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.
B
enton PUD recently
renewed their Visionary
level membership and
the City of Richland and Trios
Health recently renewed their
Director level memberships.
T
he Chamber signed a letter
opposing the Department
G
overnor Jay Inslee signed
the statewide transportation
reforms and investment
package into law on July 15,
2015. The
Regional Chamber was the
leading
organization advocating
for passage
of the package and the inc
lusion of TriCities project. In all, six TriCities projects
received funding, including
all five of the
Regional Chamber’s priori
ty projects for
regional economic develop
ment.
of Labor’s proposed
fiduciary rules that would raise the
cost for small businesses to seek
personal investment advice.
W
We received a
record number
of 67 applications
D
uring the months of June
O
ur Membership staff and
Ambassadors dropped
in at 71 member
companies during July to provide
information about Chamber programs
and events and learn more about their
businesses.
T
wenty businesses joined the
Chamber during the month
of July!
and July, our Procurement
Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC) Counselor assisted small
businesses in obtaining government
contracts totaling $7,297,514!
for the Small Business Incentive
Program which is funded by
Washington River Protection
Solutions and provides money
for equipment, software, websites
and other necessary resources for
W
e’ve added nearly
400 new Facebook
likes between
January and July!
small businesses.
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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!
Ashley Furniture Homestore
Jerry Tillery — 509-736-6628
1340 Tapteal Dr.
Richland, WA 99352
www.hillcountryholdings.com
Paintmaster Services Inc
Jonathan Duarte — 509-588-6421
1212 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA 99352
www.paintmasterservices.com
Buffalo Wild Wings
Matt Sprecher — 509-735-6892
8551 W. Gage Blvd.
Kennewick , WA 99336
www.buffalowildwings.com
Marla June’s Clothing Co
Marla Barnhart — 509-783-0606
5215 W Clearwater Ave., Suite 101
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.marlajunes.com
Victory Medical Solutions, LLC
Rosa Ouren — 509-202-4292
1846 Termial Way
Richland, WA 99352
www.vmshh.com
360 Automotive & Repair
Robert LaLonde — 509-572-2769
6200 W. Clearwater Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.360autoandrepair.com
Liberty Tax Service
Sandy Compher — 509-946-7383
1381 George Washington Way
Richland WA, 99354
www.libertytax.com
DazzNew, LLC
Enrick Francisco — 509-205-4398
www.dazznew.com
Baja Fresh
Jamie Coastman — 509-586-1433
4998 W. Hildebrand Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99338
www.bajafresh.com
Mai House Seafood Grill & Bar
Kyle Walker — 509-491-1304
3617 Plaza Way, Suite B
Kennewick, WA 99338
www.maihouseus.com
4D GeoViz, LLC
John Smoot — 509-539-7117
www.4dgeoviz.com
RX Pharmacy
Randy Johnson — 509-713-7444
800 Swift Blvd., Suite 140
Richland, WA 99352
www.tricitiesrx.com
Center for Sharing
Shasta Meyers — 509-546-5999
3525 E. A Street
Pasco, WA 99301
www.centerforsharing.org
The Center for Sharing collaborates with
individuals, organizations, and nonprofits
to facilitate the practices of Servant
leadership which enriches the lives of
individuals, builds better organizations
and ultimately creates a heathier world. The servant-leader shares power, puts
the needs of others first and helps people
develop and perform superiorly.
Wysocki Accounting & Tax
Carol Wysocki — 509.412.4434
8382 W. Gage Blvd., Suite E
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.wysockiaccounting.com
Carol Wysocki, Ph.D., CPA, CMA at
Wysocki Accounting and Tax is now
offering accounting and tax services
at her Kennewick office. Hire an
experienced CPA to guide you in making
strategic decisions with integrity. See
www.wysockiaccounting.com or email
carol@wysockiaccounting.com or call/text
509.412.4434 for a free consultation.
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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
Benton Franklin Transit
Groundbreaking
Nomad Kitchen & Lounge
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Edith Bishel Center for the Blind &
Visually Impaired
Fieldstone Memory Care
Kennewick
Jason G. Lundvall Insurance Agency
Kennewick
Marla June's Clothing Company
Kennewick
Tri-Cities Licensing
Benton PUD Solar Project
Servepro of Tri-Cities West
Oil Can Henry's
Papa John's Pizza
Tucannon Cellars
Benton City
Kennewick
Richland
Richland
Richland
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Kennewick
Kennewick
Kennewick
Pasco
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Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Business
Guest Editorial
Benton PUD, Your Trusted Energy Partner
Thursday, September 10, 2015
4 - 6 pm | Free to Members | Bring a Friend!
by: Chad Bartram, General Manager
Hosted by:
If you are like me, when you flip on a light switch, you don’t think twice about
it….the light will turn on. We have learned to expect reliable electric service. Yet
we rarely think of the magnificent energy grid that generates and delivers the
electricity that powers our lives.
3045 Duportail Street • Richland, WA 99352
Many people may not realize that the fundamental aspects of our nation’s energy
grid, consisting of centralized power stations, transmission towers, substations,
and distribution systems, have not changed for decades. Certainly, there have
been improvements in generating technologies and reliability enhancements, but
at a fundamental level, the energy grid and the utility business model have stayed
the same. But now, the electric utility business model is beginning to change in a
very big way.
Parkview Estates
Senior Living
Community
Join us Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 4-6 at
Parkview Estates Senior Living Community for the
September Business After Hours! Enjoy a live band,
tours, and sample food & drink while networking
with colleagues.
Parkview is fortunate to have a home-like setting
along with private apartments. Their number one
priority being the quality of life for their residents, so
that family members are able to just enjoy the time
with loved ones & let Parkview take care of the rest.
Interested in hosting Business After Hours next year?
Contact Jillian Marquez, Event Coordinator at
jillian.marquez@tricityregionalchamber.com
or 509.491.3234 for more information.
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So what’s different? In a word, technology. Within the next few years, solar panels
and electric vehicles will likely reach price points that make them affordable
in many parts of the country. Energy storage will follow. Energy efficiency
improvements will continue to drive down energy use. Using new technologies,
non-utility providers will begin to present options to customers thereby impacting
the way utilities charge for their services.
By way of comparison, some of us are old enough to remember the phone
monopolies of the past: land lines, party lines, and long distance phone charges.
Back then, none of us could have imagined how phone communications would
change. But change they did, and over the next 10-20 years, the electric utility
business will change as well.
Here in the Northwest, bolstered by our vast hydroelectric resources, we have
enjoyed some of cleanest, most sustainable energy in the world. We also have
some of the least expensive energy. Because of these advantages, Northwest
utility customers may see change happen more slowly than the rest of the
country. Nonetheless, there is little doubt that change will happen.
At Benton PUD, we will continue in our efforts to manage our small part of the
magnificent energy grid to the benefit of our customers. We are also prepared
to adapt with our changing industry. Our first step was the Ely Community Solar
Project, the areas first. This project has been highly successful and will unlock
generous state incentives for project participants.
There are more changes ahead. As we move into the future together, we want to
be Your Trusted Energy Partner.
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OCTOBER 28, 2015
TRAC CENTER, PASCO, WA
Join the Tri-Cities business leaders at BIZCON
- a one day forum of sessions, discussions and
resources
PREMIER SPONSOR:
A Fresh Approach to the
B2B Convention
BECOME AN EXHIBITOR AT THE
Resource Marketplace
10x10 booth $300
10x20 booth $500
Want to put your business directly
in front of hundreds of local
professionals and leaders?
REGISTER NOW!
Contact Jillian Marquez,
Event Coordinator at 509.491.3234
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DON'T MISS THIS FULL-DAY EVENT!
TRI-CITIES BIZCON EVENT SCHEDULE
Morning Session
9:00 – 9:50 am
Network Tri-Cities Luncheon
$60/Person
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Business Ethics – Building a Culture
of Ethical Decision Making
Ken Fincher, Assistant Vice Chancellor of
Advancement and Community Engagement,
Washington State University
10:00 – 10:50 am
Fierce Conversations:
Achieving Success at
Work and in Life, One
Conversation at a Time
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
Aimee Windmiller-Wood,
Fierce Inc.
$20/member
$30/nonmember
Coworking, Not Just a Desk
Justin Kasparek, President
Erin Schmidt, Vice President
Brett Spooner, Board Member
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 you ROI on
Social Media
Digital Marketing Experts
Tri-City Herald
Burning Bright without Burning Out
Paul Casey
Growing Forward Services
Reserve your booth now and grab
one of the best spots on the floor!
Resource Marketplace
1:30 – 5:30 pm
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(Relax and Recharge!)
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(Vote for BIZCON’s best booth awards and
win door prizes)
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Choose 2 boxes for a 10x20
10x10 - $300
10x20 - $500
Please list 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices for
booth locations on registration form!
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Bar
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BizBash
(After hours networking party)
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18 20 EXHIBITOR
30 Career Center
(One stop shop for Exhibitor's job postings,
resume feedback and interviewing tips)
Sign up now and get the best spot on the floor!
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(Don't miss this 30 minute
speed networking event!)
To verify availability call 509.491.3235
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September Business
Development University
GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTING
WORKSHOPS
Are you looking for trainings related to government
contracting? The Tri-City Regional Chamber of
Commerce is a Washington Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC) sub-center that offers
monthly government contracting workshops.
Monthly workshops will resume in December 2015,
but in the meantime visit www.washingtonptac.org/
events to view the statewide calendar of numerous
workshops and partner events offered – most of
which are free!
Sample of upcoming workshops:
Women in Government Contracting
Sept. 10, 2015
9 am – 3 pm
Green River Community College, Kent, WA
Cost: $49 (includes coffee and lunch)
GSA Multiple Award Schedules
Sept. 23, 2015
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Bates Technical College, Tacoma, WA
Cost: Free
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Walla Walla District Industry Day
Oct. 23, 2015
9 am – 4 pm
The Walla Walla District Headquarters Building,
Walla Walla, WA
Cost: Free
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION:
INCREASE YOUR LEADERSHIP
EFFECTIVENESS!
Presented by: Christy Lambert, Lambert Coaching
Leadership is a critical factor for business success,
impacting employee well-being and company growth.
Managing people, projects and deadlines while
motivating yourself and others requires excellent
leadership skills. Successful leadership is defined in the
intangibles and there isn’t a cookie cutter approach
that works for everyone. Join us for an interactive
workshop to help fine tune your skills and put
leadership into action! You’ll leave with a strong sense
of true leadership and how to seamlessly integrate
those skills into your business life.
In this session you will:
Learn how to inspire and motivate teams to strive
for excellence using full cooperation vs. forced
cooperation
Explore your natural leadership talents and where
you’re getting in your own way
Gain confidence in leading in difficult situations and
challenging conversations
Learn three key leadership principles to boost your
leadership effectiveness
Attend this interactive workshop to enhance your
leadership skills and build confidence in your ability to lead!
Date: Time: Location: For more information or to register
for any of these events, visit
www.washingtonptac.org/events
Cost:
RSVP:
Thursday, September 24, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center
Bechtel Board Room
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
$25 Members/$35 Non-Members
RSVP by Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Online or by phone 509.736.0510
Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsor by:
Tri-City Regional Chamber
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12th Annual Tri-Cities Day with the Seattle Seahawks
Only a limited number of tickets available!
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
VS.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Sunday, October 18th @ 1:05pm, Section 325 - $215/ticket
Tri-Cities fans are...
Bolder. Brighter. Better. LOUDER!
Contact Jillian Marquez, Event Coordinator at
509.491.3234 or jillian.marquez@tricityregionalchamber.com.
Benefits of advertising in MOMENTUM:
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.
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✓✓ 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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Government Affairs
2015
Elected Leaders Reception
SAVE THE
DATE
Thursday,
November 12, 2015
4:30 to 6:30 PM
MORE DETAILS
TO COME!
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LAND FOR SALE
1.5 Acres with frontage on Broadmoor Blvd., Pasco
for $8.75 PSF. Zoned CR.
25 Plus Commercial Acres on Kingsgate Way and Hwy
240 Richland asking $1,500,000.00. Bank Owned.
Turn Key office at 7409 W. Grandridge #101
Kennewick for $1,500.00 per month
(utilities included) for 1,200 SF.
Professional Office space with 2 suites available
at 636 N. Colorado St., Kennewick. 2,176 SF and
3,800 SF or combine for $14.00 PSF Gross.
Medical/Office space at 4403 W. Court St., Pasco
with 6,684 SF available. Great owner/user
building with income.
Call Dirk or Derrick or go to
www.StrickerCRE.com to
view more information on
these listings and others.
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5.25 Commercial Acres zoned C3 on 135 Reata Rd.,
Richland for $675,000.00. High Growth Area.
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
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Sprague Pest Solutions Entrepreneur
YRSMEMBER
LEVEL
9
Account Sense PLLC Entrepreneur
29
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Visionary
8
Cameo Heights Mansion Business
29
Hawthorne Court Retirement Community Entrepreneur
8
Total Office Concepts Business
28
Costco Wholesale Corporation Affiliate
8
Barrett
Business
Services, Inc. Entrepreneur
28
Bank of the West Business
8
Liberty
Christian
School Entrepreneur
27
Chan Chiropractic Clinic Entrepreneur
8 Garrison's Home Applicance Center - Kennewick Business
27
Brookdale Richland Business
7
Crazy Moose Casino Business
7
Columbia Park Marina, LLC Entrepreneur
21-25 Years As Members
7
D and D Excavating Entrepreneur
7
Tri-Cities Prep Entrepreneur
25
Arlene's Flowers Entrepreneur
5
Mission
Support
Alliance Director
24
Conover Insurance Affiliate
5
AT&T
Mobility
Corporate
24
Harrington's Trophies Entrepreneur
5
NAI
Tri-Cities
Commerical
Real
Estate
Services
Business
24
Rhodes Heating & Air Conditioning Entrepreneur
5
Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care Business
23
Columbia Center Mall Business
5
J & J Security and Transport Entrepreneur
22
Energy Northwest Executive
4Aerotek
Entrepreneur
22
Cherry Creek Radio Business
4
Frost Me Sweet Entrepreneur
21
TCT Computer Solutions Entrepreneur
4
Hamilton Cellars Entrepreneur
4
Hukari Ascendent Entrepreneur
16-20 Years As Members
4
Lydig Construction Entrepreneur
4
Tri-Cities Property Management Entrepreneur
20
Chenowith House Entrepreneur
4
Soulfound Entertainment Entrepreneur
20
Spencer Carlson Unlimited Entrepreneur
20
Tri-Cities Licensing Entrepreneur
3 Years As Members
19
Brookdale Canyon Lakes Business
18
Broadmoor R. V. Superstore Entrepreneur
3
Pahlish Homes, Inc. Business
18
Tippett Company of Washington Entrepreneur
3
Arbor Healthcare for Women Entrepreneur
18
Teddy Bear Home Daycare & Preschool Entrepreneur
3
Clean Image Carpet & Restoration Entrepreneur
18
Northwest Pacific Mortgage Corp. Entrepreneur
3
Gesa Power House Theatre Entrepreneur
16
MEIER Architecture Engineeering Business
3
Inland Bath & Kithcen Entrepreneur
16
Atomic Body Shop, Inc. Entrepreneur
3
J & J Kelly Construction Entrepreneur
16
Blackbox Network Services Entrepreneur
3
Smooth Moves, LLC Entrepreneur
16
Second Harvest Entrepreneur
3 UW - Consulting & Business Development Center Entrepreneur
16
Vista Park Mini Storage Entrepreneur
16
Academy of Children's Theatre Entrepreneur
2 Years As Members
16
Habitat for Humanity Entrepreneur
2
Columbia Sun RV Resort Business
16
Nouveau Day Spa Entrepreneur
2
Apple
Valley
Dental and Braces Entrepreneur
16
Shari's Restaurant Entrepreneur
2
BrandCraft Media Entrepreneur
16
Swire Seven-Up/Dr. Pepper Entrepreneur
2
High Desert Surgery Center Entrepreneur
10-15 Years As Members
2
Fit For Me Entrepreneur
15
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13
10
10
10
Greenbrier Rail Services
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
KIE Supply Corp.
Canon Solutions America
Penford Food Ingredients Co.
Future Link Communications
Noel Communications, Inc.
State Farm Insurance - Hall
Affiliate
Entrepreneur
Affiliate
Business
Affiliate
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
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1 Year As Members
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Amazon Customer Service
Synergy MedAesthetics
Cinder's Formal and Costume Closet
Frederic's Arms and Smiths LLC
Minuteman Press
Ovarian Cancer Together! Inc.
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JULY 2015
WIN A
GETAWAY
FOR TWO
Pictured left to right: Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber;
Rich Breshears, Mary-Ann Breshears, Laura Smith, Breshears Photography;
Ron Boninger, Board Chair, Tri-City Regional Chamber.
REGIONAL OUTSTANDING
MEMBER OF
CHAMBER THE MONTH
The Tri-City Regional Chamber is pleased to
announce Breshears Photography as the July
“Outstanding Member of the Month.” Rich and Mary
Ann Breshears have owned and operated Breshears
Professional Photography for 15 years. In that time,
they’ve received numerous awards and accolades,
including Washington’s Wedding Photographer of the
Year. They are passionate about their work and love
to teach others the art and business of photography
which lead to the opening of Forte Studios; a co-op
studio for other photographers to learn and develop
their skills.
Rich Breshears is the president of the Professional
Photographers of Washington and has served in
several capacities in that organization. He is also past
school director for Evergreen School of Professional
Photography. This year, our local Red Cross named
Rich Breshears, Humanitarian Hero for his work
volunteering as part of the organization “Now I Lay
Me Down to Sleep”.
They are a wonderful example of successful
entrepreneurship, and mentorship. Thank you,
Breshears photography for your generous support of
the Tri-Cities community. We are proud to recognize
you as the July Outstanding Member of the Month.
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- 2 Night Stay
- 2 Rounds of Golf
- Breakfast & Dinner Credit
$5/ticket
Purchase your ticket at
the Regional Chamber.
Drawing to be held
September 14, 2015
at the 25th Annual Golf Classic!
Need not be present to win.
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
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To Do:
✓✓ Foster wellness in the workplace and
participate in the Good Health is Good
Business program!
✓✓ Register your golf team for the 25th Annual
Golf Classic at Meadow Springs Country Club!
✓✓ Join us for Business After Hours at Parkview
Estates Senior Living Community on
September 10!
✓✓ Reserve your spot now at BIZCON and grab
one of the best spots on the floor!
Member
of the
Day
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
After Hours – Parkview Estates Senior
Living Community
10 Business
14 25th Annual Golf Classic
Network Tri-Cities Membership
Luncheon
23 September
Development University –
“Leadership in Action”
24 Business
Health is Good Business Fall Program
Launch
28 Good
OCTOBER
After Hours - Castle Event Catering &
Anthology Event Venue
8 Business
Development University –
22 Business
“Labor Law Landmines”
28 BIZCON
THANK YOU
July NTC Door prizes:
Country Gentleman
Restaurant & Catering
Paragon Corporate Housing
TCT Computer Solutions
August NTC Sponsor:
MacKay Sposito
August Business After Hours:
NAI Tri-Cities Commercial and
Real Estate Services
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PASCO, WA
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Commercial Real Estate Sales & Leasing | Professional Property Management | Residential Real Estate
FOR SALE @ QUEENSGATE
NEW PRICE! Building G: Professional
NEW PRICE! Building I: Retail/Tasting
Office with luxury residence above.
Room Space. Fun, classy place to gather.
FOR LEASE
Class A office on
Columbia Point Dr.
with exceptional
views of golf course.
Quality finishes,
multiple privates and
stunning common
area conference
room with patio.
Real Estate
is our business.
Relationships
are our focus.
Gayle Stack
CCIM, CPM®
Designated Broker
Commercial Realtor
FOR LEASE
Available soon in Vista Field area:
professional office suite and retail salon.
FOR LEASE
Class A Office Located one block off Gage
Blvd. and Steptoe. Build to suit small suite.
509-308-7310
1920 N. Pittsburgh Street | Suite A | Kennewick, WA 99336 | 509.735.4042 | www.EverStarRealty.com