ChamberNews | Fall 2012

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ChamberNews

A Look at the 2012 Business Leadership Awards Recipients

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Save the Date 2013 Legislative Outlook Breakfast

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Contentsfall 2012

Fall 2012 bull Advancing the Business Community bull wwwvancouverusacom2

4 From the Chair Signs of Growth By Kristy Weaver GVCC Board Chair

5 From the CEO A Greater Vancouver By Kelly Parker GVCC President amp CEO

6 From the PAC Chair Chamber Advocacy at the Legislature By Don Russo Public Affairs Committee Chair

7 Member Spotlight The Columbian Publishing Company

8 Philanthropy Itrsquos Just Good Business By Mike Westby Westby Associates Inc

10 Evening drsquo Elegance Recap

11 A Look at the 2012 Business Leadership Awards Recipients 12 2012 Chamber Ambassador Holiday Luncheon

14 Your Passion Your Business By Carol Parker Walsh Silpada Designs

15 Ribbon Cuttings

16 Member News

19 Renewing Members

20 New Members

22 Save the Date 2013 Legislative Outlook Breakfast

1101 Broadway Suite 100Vancouver WA 98660

360-694-2588yourchambervancouverusacom

wwwvancouverusacom

ChamberNews (USPS 008786) is published quarterly by the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 1101 Broadway Suite 100

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Postmaster Send all address changes to ChamberNews 1101 Broadway Suite 100 Vancouver WA 98660

This publication is dedicated to providing Chamber business news educating the reader and providing critical commentary

Volume 41 bull Number 4 bull Fall 2012

12-13Chamber Ambassador Holiday LuncheonSee pages 12-13

Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation (required by 39 USC 3685) of ChamberNews for October 2012

ChamberNews is published 4 times per year by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Annual subscription price $25 Publisher Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Editor Terra Mahmoudi Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 1101 Broadway Suite 100 Vancouver Clark County WA 98660-3319 Owner Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 1101 Broadway Suite 100 Vancouver Clark County WA 98660-3319 Known bondholders mortgagees and other security holders own-ing or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of bonds mortgages or other securities None The purpose function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months The extent and nature of circulation is Greater Vancouver Chamber of com-merce members and local businesses The average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months are a Total Number of Copies Printed 880 b Paid andor Requested Circulation (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions States on PS Form 3541 26 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 483 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carrier Street Vendors Counter Sales and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS 156 Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS None c Total Paid Distribution 665 d Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS None (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail 193 e Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 193 f Total Distribution 858 g Copies not Distributed 22 h Total 880 Percent Paid 775 The actual number of copies of a single issue published nearest to the filing date (Summer ndash JulAugSep 2012) are a Total Number of Copies Printed 1200 b Paid andor Requested Circulation (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions States on PS Form 3541 43 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 805 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carrier Street Vendors Counter Sales and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS None Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS None c Total Paid Distribution 848 d Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS None (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail 322 e Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 322 f Total Distribution 1170 g Copies not Distributed 30 h Total 1200 Percent Paid 725

I certify that this statement of ownership is correct and completeTerra Mahmoudi bull ChamberNews EditorCommunications Director

Interested in sponsoring a GVCC event in 2013Contact GVCC Community Relations Director Teresa Lawwill at 360-567-1090

Pick one any one It doesnrsquot matter which one you chooseSponsoring GVCC events will do magic for your business

Biannual Shop Local Business Showcase

No Business After Hours

Business After Hours

Annual Celebration amp Officer Installation

Business Leadership Awards

GVCC Golf Tournament

Ladies on the Links

SW Washington Leads amp Needs Networking

Legislative Outlook Breakfast

Chamber Ambassador Holiday Luncheon

and more

From theChair


Kristy WeaverPacific Continental Bank

Chair Board of DirectorsGreater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for your encouragement and support as the new Chair of your Chamberrsquos Board of Directors I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with such talented and diligent business leaders

It is my goal to help promote our business community and bolster the good work being done at the Chamber of Commerce I believe strongly in our mission to support business and help build a strong economy

I am encouraged by signs of growth in our business community

bull Reports show that sales are up in the retail sector for the first time since 2008bull New businesses are opening we see a new generation of enthusiastic business leaders taking their place and committing themselves

to the greater communitybull Chamber membership is growing membersrsquo return on investment is too For example those enrolled in the GVCC Retro Program

received a robust refund check on their LampI premiums this year and GVCC is expanding the program to include our member busi-nesses in the medical and healthcare industry

bull Finally Irsquom happy to report our organization is lean strong and growing again I credit Chamber staff for working hard this past year and thank members for their continued investment and support

The Chamberrsquos role is crystal clear support one another build our businesses promote good projects and create a thriving community We already have the key ingredient people who care people like you

I want to invite you all to join us as we cel-ebrate our communityrsquos many blessings at our Annual Chamber Ambassador Holiday Luncheon December 7th at the Heathman Lodge We will honor our Ambassador volunteers who support the Chamber com-munity and highlight those at the Clark County Food Bank who work so hard to brighten the holidays for those in need Wersquoll also announce the recipient of the Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award

We are already collecting gift baskets that will be given away in door prize drawings at the event If you or your business is in-terested in contributing a basket valued at $50 or more you can contact GVCC Com-munity Relations Director Teresa Lawwill at 360-567-1090 tlawwillvancouverusacom for further details

I hope to see you at this fun holiday get-together this December Itrsquos an event that truly celebrates the spirit of the season and steadfast benevolence of our community as a whole n

Signs of Growth

INVESTORrsquoS RECOGNITION

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Chairmanrsquos CirCle

Pacific Continental Bank

seh america inc

First independent Bank

legacy salmon Creek medical Center

riverview Community Bank

Presidentrsquos CirCle

Columbia machine inc

iQ Credit Union

Burgerville ndash holland inc

Kaiser Permanente

Peacehealth southwest medical Center

Chevron Usa

Comcast

From theCEO Kelly Parker President amp CEO

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Two years ago you handed me the keys to the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) and asked me to take good care of this beloved institution Itrsquos been an honor to represent you and our Chamber these

past two years From providing connections and resources that save you money and promote business growth to advocating for policies that ensure you a business-friendly environment wersquove been hard at work on projects that help our community prosper This is our progress report

This year your Chamber promoted a pro-business agenda that best serves our membership on the local and state level Advocating on behalf of business your Chamber actively addressed such issues as taxes fees school funding unemployment insurance reform LampI reform and permit streamlining

We offered 70 networking events in 2012 to help promote and connect our member businesses within the Chamber and regional business com-munities We produced a printed membership directory ndash the first in two years ndash and expanded circulation of our ChamberNews magazine to elevate membersrsquo visibility We developed and introduced educational workshops for our members and their employees to help sharpen their workplace tools

We expanded opportunities for our members to save money First we launched a new healthcare program available to member businesses through ODS Second based on the success and growth of our workersrsquo compensation programs for manufacturers and retailers wersquore work-

Fall 2012 bull Advancing the Business Community bull wwwvancouverusacom 5

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Chamber Advocacy at the Legislature

continues on page 9

Your Chamber is hard at work gearing up for the 2013 legislative session in Olympia In just a few short weeks our newly elected governor senators and representatives will begin the task of balancing the budget by pri-

oritizing programs and projects that impact our businesses and our families The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) actively participates in that process to help ensure that your voice is heard

Each year the Chamber meets with local groups and businesses to learn about the most pressing issues facing our community Then working in partnership with the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) and Identity Clark County (ICC) your Chamber prioritizes those issues to develop a legislative agenda

We are still in the drafting stage for the upcoming session but it is becoming clear that agenda priorities fall into three main categories educa-tion funding transportation funding and economic development which includes tax policy energy policy environmental permit streamlin-ing and cost controls Once a joint legislative agenda is drafted wersquoll report back to the Public Affairs Committee and to the Board of Directors for feedback and approval Then GVCC will present the joint agenda to our representatives providing elected officials with a concise frame-work of the issues that matter most to our local businesses

When we join efforts we amplify the voice of our community Thatrsquos why GVCC works so closely with local partners like CREDC and ICC Thatrsquos also why GVCC looks for opportunities to work with other chambers in the state as well as the Association of Washington Business and the Washington Retail Association The larger our numbers the louder our voice

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Since 1890 The Columbianrsquos mission has been to provide information and a commu-nity voice to ensure a high quality of life in our region Itrsquos a mission reflected in the newspaperrsquos slogan ldquoCommunity Begins Hererdquo and authenticated by the organiza-tionrsquos outreach efforts From its community-centric culture and charitable giving to its partnership programs and nonprofit sup-port The Columbian Publishing Company is well versed in serving Clark County

Purchased by Herbert J Campbell in 1921 The Columbian has been owned and oper-ated by three generations of the Campbell family It is currently owned by Scott and Jody Campbell A lot has changed at The Columbian over the years but one thing that hasnrsquot changed is the organizationrsquos mission

Today over a century after its founding The Columbianrsquos dedication to the Greater Vancouver area is stronger than ever Itrsquos exactly that commitment that attracted Community Partnership Manager Kate Sacamano to the organization last year ldquoMy personal career path has included market-ing advertising design event management and working for local non-profits but no matter the career being involved in my community has always been an important part of my personal liferdquo says Kate ldquoThe

Columbianrsquos community focus makes it the perfect fit for my work liferdquo

For example The Columbianrsquos Community Partnership Program which Kate oversees provides $250000 in free advertising to 100 local nonprofits and charities in the com-munity each year Through this program The Columbian gives organizations a level of public visibility they could never attain on their own As the manager of this pro-gram Kate works as a partner with non-profits to provide cost-effective solutions that help them achieve their goals

And helping nonprofits gain a competitive advantage is something Kate loves to do ldquoI am continually inspired by the nonprofit leaders in our communityrdquo she says ldquoWhether they are paid staff or volunteers they have such passion for the organiza-tions they serve To be able to work with them every day is very fulfillingrdquo

The Columbianrsquos People In Need program is another great example of the organiza-tionrsquos spirit of community Founded in 1979 this program fundraises and donates hun-dreds of thousands of dollars each year to assist at-risk families throughout southwest Washington The Columbian also co-hosts the annual First Citizen Award and hosts the annual Economic Forecast

As she shares these examples Kate makes one thing very clear Whether itrsquos the paperrsquos award-winning regional national and international news coverage the paid-

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Kate Sacamano and Jody Campbell represent The Columbian - the eventrsquos media sponsor - at the

Chamberrsquos 2012 No Business After Hours

Employees of The Columbian at the Loaves amp Fishes Centersrsquo annual luncheon - one of the many

events the organization supports

The Campbell family Scott and Jody Campbell are the third-generation owners of The Columbian


Philanthropy Itrsquos Just Good BusinessBy Mike Westby Westby Associates Inc

A growing number of organizations are redefining ldquothe bottom linerdquo carving out a portion of their revenue and resources to assist local causes and nonprofits Westby Associates President Mike Westby explains how strategic philanthropy can benefit your business and provides a framework for smart giving Mike Westby

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How many requests does your com-pany get to support a nonprofit in a

typical week One Two Twenty-two

For most of us itrsquos probably somewhere in between And most of us are forced to decline more than we say yes if only for budgetary reasons

If it seems like therersquos a proliferation of nonprofit causes out there itrsquos for a good reason the need in our community is broad and deep and the appetite is seemingly endless But there is a legiti-mate opportunity for for-profit businesses in the nonprofit world Itrsquos based on for-profits and nonprofits viewing business support as an investment Itrsquos a frame-work that results in better stewardship and in turn better performance Herersquos how

Look for impact A nonprofit should be delivering a strong return on investment Obviously we are not talking about a financial return (though solvency stability and sustain-ability should certainly be manifest) Rather a businessrsquos main reason for investment should be calibrated to the causersquos promised impact on the commu-nity If the nonprofit isnrsquot promising an impact ask them about it The answer

may be as equally compelling a reason to say no as it is to say yes

Align your values Assuming the promise of and plan for com-munity impact inspires an appropriate level of confidence businesses can use that impact as a divining rod of sorts to narrow the list Do we or our customers current and potential care about that impact

Expect results There is a slang name for it in the world of professional fundraising We call it ldquodonor glowrdquo In common professional parlance the term is ldquostewardshiprdquo It takes the form of reports on how dollars were spent and to what effect As a business person you can think of it as ldquoservice after the salerdquo Most nonprofits struggle with this but the good ones will be easy to spot

The litmus test goes something like this How are you feeling the next time they ask you for funding If yoursquore feeling generous they have done a good job If yoursquore feeling closer to abused your best contribution might actually be to tell them so and why

Businesses add more than money Stewardship (and its lack) let us know how

your nonprofit is operating as a busi-ness which is something investors should know about right Good busi-ness practices are worth our continued investment The opposite is also true

Make them earn your investment Help them learn from your giving Ask ques-tions challenge their thinking require organization and planning

Of bonding and branding At a recent focus group discussion for the Vancouver Business Journal busi-ness leaders identified events as their favorite way to support charities Sponsorship of an event or cause mar-keting is a megaphone approach to identifying your business around a value proposition Title sponsorships in particular create a seemingly indelible bond between sponsor and beneficiary especially when recurring

Good events for good causes translate into good demographics having a good time for a good reason as the sponsor yoursquore business is linked to the resulting endorphin rush Once again any form of the opposite is also conclusive in its effect

continues on page 23


from Pac chair contcontinued from page 6

from ceo contcontinued from page 5

ing on a new Retro plan for healthcare and medical businesses By working directly with our Plan Administrator Scott Croucher Ret-ro members ensured the safest possible work environment which translated into huge savings for our members An undeniable win-win Our new Retro plan for healthcare and medical businesses will broaden the per-centage of members eligible for LampI savings Please call me at 360-567-1050 so I can fill you in on the exciting details

Also this past year the Chamber has re-organized internally to get fiscally ldquoright-sizedrdquo in this new economy As you know the Chamber is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on membership dues I want to thank our staff - Darcy Teresa Susie Terra and Matt - for their steadfast support and their willingness to do things in new ways allowing us to be most efficient and make the best use of your investment

Here at GVCC we are focused on three things helping you make connections providing you with valuable resources and making sure your voice is heard at City Hall

time-off The Columbian gives its employ-ees to volunteer or the 200-plus employees that make the organization what it is today therersquos a lot to love about The Columbian

ldquoI have the privilege of working for a fami-ly-owned business alongside colleagues who have the utmost integrityrdquo she says ldquoOur tag line Community Begins Here is an authentic value demonstrated by Scott and Jody Campbell and employees throughout the companyrdquo she says

Through its many programs and philan-thropies The Columbian regularly helps those in need and creates long-lasting part-nerships Itrsquos this vision that makes The Columbianrsquos leadership so unique and so valuable to our community

The Columbian Publishing Company is located at 701 West 8th Street in Vancouver Washington For more information call 360-735-4466 or visit wwwcolumbiancom Follow The Columbian online at facebookcomtheco-lumbian wwwtwittercomthecolumbian n

the State Capital and Washington DCThe Chamber is strong because of the people who support it We are leaner today and stronger today because of you I am inspired every day by the business men and women I meet who are building their companies supporting their families and helping to grow our economy Thank you for all you do You are valued members of this Chamber n

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The Columbianrsquos new business e-newsletter provides you timely news and information about whatrsquos happening

in Clark Countyrsquos expanding business community

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To subscribe to The Columbian call 360-694-2312

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Herersquos how you sign up to get your free eNewsletter1 Go to wwwcolumbiancom2 At the top of the homepage click ldquoeNewslettersrdquo3 Provide your contact information4 Click the BusinessToday box (and any other eNewsletters)5 Choose the email format you prefer6 Click the ldquosubscriberdquo button7 Your eNewsletter(s) will arrive at your inbox the next business day

Much like our businesses our legislators face tremendous challenges pressing needs and repeated revenue shortfalls GVCC works hard to partner with elected officials to help shape business-friendly public policy and we want you to be a part of that conversation

Please join us for the Legislative Outlook Breakfast on Friday December 14 at the Vancouver Hilton You can register at VancouverUSAcom This event is a great opportunity for our elected officials to hear our concerns and respond to our questions before they leave for Olympia n

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Premier Sponsors

Special thanks to Erik Runyan Jewelers Riverview Community Bank Portland

Trailblazers Vesta Hospitality Art on the Boulevard Nicki amp Kevin Wann and

Camas Meadows Golf Club for their generous contributions

Additional Sponsors

Table Sponsors

Acknowledgements

Nearly 280 members leaders and business execs joined the Chamber for its 123rd Annual Celebration amp Officer Installation on September 20

2012 GVCC thanks each and every one of you for your support We hon-ored the 2012 Business Leadership Awards finalists and recipients celebrat-ed the installation of GVCCrsquos 123rd Board and enjoyed live entertainment by ldquoThe Voicerdquo classic cocktails and swanky hors drsquo oeuvres Thank you to our member sponsors for making our sixties-style soiree possible nbull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull

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Congratulations to the 2012 BLA Recipients

CHAMBER stAtEsMAn AwARdCHAMBER CHAMPIOn AwARd

State RepReSentative tim pRobSt was nominated for his legislative initiatives boosting education and job readiness programs for the state He strongly supports funding for washington state University Vancouver protects K-12 education funding and

regularly crosses the aisle to work in a bipartisan way on the taxation issues Probst was elected to the washington state House of Representatives in 2008 Previously he worked as CEO of the washington workforce Association He and his wife tahira live in Vancouver and have four children

ben HoSkinS was nominated for his work on the GVCC Public Affairs Committee this last year Ben formed the Innovation in Job Creation (IJC) subcomittee with the goal of saving businesses time and money in the permitting process After much

investigation and analysis Ben led the effort to streamline the occupancy permit process for local businesses coordinating with Clark County officials to navigate through the process Because of the work of IJC businesses obtaining occupancy permits now have clear-cut path with less challenges and more certainty Ben is a local business owner expanding the 1-800 GOtJUnK franchise into the Portland-Vancouver market He and his wife shannon have two children

COMMUnIty BUIldER AwARd -fOR lARGE BUsInEss-

nUtteR CoRpoRation actively builds our community through its work projects while also lending a hand to our communityrsquos children in need via the nutter foundation - the driving

force behind the tremendously successful fundraising program and event known as dozer days In 2012 alone dozer days attracted 20000 attendees raising $100000 for local childrenrsquos programs and nonprofits And despite the success of this annual event nutter continues to contribute to community year-round providing funding for programs and organizations through grants scholarships and staff volunteer-time all the while shying away from self-promotion and publicity

COMMUnIty BUIldER AwARd -fOR sMAll BUsInEss-

noRtHweSt peRSonal tRaining (nwPt) provides education support and

encouragement to multiple nonprofit groups year-round with 2000 clients nwPt values its role as an educator and motivator Owner sherri McMillan is quick to help on community projects regularly fundraising for schools low-income families and programs tackling heart disease and breast cancer Each year nwPt organizes a variety of fitness challenges and events to help charities Its most notable fundraising events include Girlfriends Half Marathon Girlfriends and dudes triathlon summer solstice and workout for your soul

Visit VancouverUSAcomBLA2012htm for a full list of the 2012 Business Leadership Awards finalists n


AMBASSADOR LUNCHEONS

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o Byron Jacobus Water amp Air Works Red since 1991

o Dave Jacobus Jacobus Carstar Red since 2012

o Steve Lawrence Coffee News Red since 2011

o Doug Martin Southwest Office Supply amp Interior Red since 2005

o Kristeen Millett SportClips Haircuts Red since 2011

o CJ Monroe First Christian Science Church Red since 2003

o Paul Monroe First Christian Science Church Red since 2003

o Jamie Birkeland Riverview Community Bank Red since 2012

o Jill Campbell The Crossing Methodist Church Red since 2011

o Paul Dicker Dick Hannah Dealerships Red since 2011

o Dave Dumas Keller Williams Realty Red since 2003

o Wally Hornberger Coldwell Commercial Banker Red since 1985

o Barb Holbrook Ambassador Co-Chair Pritchard Orthodontics Red since 2004

o Kay Kirwan-Martin Ambassador Co-Chair CDM Long Term Care Services Red since 2010

o Tom Phillips Red since 2005

o Leroy Santiago Global Technology Solutions Red since 2009

o Eric Sawyer BBSI Preferred Payroll Red since 2010

o Bonnie Smelser Mary Kay Red since 2005

o Kris Thomas Biggs Insurance Red since 2010

o Daniel West North by West Red since 1995 n

The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors represent the community and the surrounding area while pro-viding a positive image for the Chamber and the companies

they represent Ambassadors are a very important part of the day-to-day operations of GVCC Volunteer Ambassadors serve as the Chamberrsquos liaisons to the regional business community contributing to the public relations arm of the organization They work for busi-ness and community interests throughout Clark County

The ldquoRed Coatsrdquo affectionately nicknamed for their uniform red blazers have served as the welcoming committee on behalf of GVCC for nearly 30 years Ambassadors provide mentorship to new mem-bers and assist in variety of events and activities while juggling busy professional careers GVCC recognizes and appreciates the hard work and dedication these volunteers bring to the organization

Chamber Ambassadors are an integral part of your Chamber GVCC thanks its Ambassadors for their significant contribution time commitment and continued service

Please join your Chamber in honoring the Red Coats at our annual Holiday Luncheon on December 7th at the Heathman Lodge

HONORING The Chamberrsquos ldquoRED COATSrdquo

I have been blessed to enjoy many careers over the past 25 years includ-

ing attorney mediator facilitator man-agement consultant keynote speaker coach professor and dean Each of these careers along with my pursuit and attainment of my PhD and JD has helped me develop and expand my skills inter-ests and talents - all of which have informed my occupation today as a Silpada Designs Jewelry silver represen-tative

Although it still causes a few folks to scratch their heads when they see JD PhD on my Silpada Designs business card when I share why I do what I do they quickly see that I am actually pretty smart after all What I commonly hear next is as much of a statement as a ques-tion ldquoI wish I could do something like thatrdquo Well the truth is you can Here are a few steps that worked for me

Five Steps to Making Your Passion Your Business

1 FINDWHATYOULOVEThere is no end to entrepreneurial opportunities avail-able to you out there so itrsquos important to choose the one that makes the most

sense for you Do you love cooking numbers fitness people jewelry Do you prefer working with others or alone Think of past projects vol-unteer efforts or jobs you have truly enjoyed What specifically did you like about these experiences Begin to write them down no matter how trivial you think they may be and begin your search there

2 TAKEYOURTIMEOnce yoursquove nar-rowed down your interests begin ex-ploring various options Talk to folks doing what yoursquod like to be doing and ask them to share their journey with you You may find some striking similarities Do some research with whatever materials are available to you and determine if this is something that would start off small and build upon or something that would re-quire your full attention immediately Move at the pace that makes the most personal and financial sense for you and your family

3 BLOCKOUTTHENAYSAYERSThis is probably the most important tip but letrsquos not forget that sometimes the big-gest naysayer is YOU Before others will believe in you you have to believe

in yourself It actually surprised me the number of people who tried to dis-suade me from doing something that I loved and frankly was quite good at Remember you are free to define your own path happiness and work

4 CREATEASUPPORTGROUPIt will be critical to have a circle of folks that are knowledgeable about and supportive of what yoursquore doing Yoursquove heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit Well in my opinion it will take about 21 months before you gain a true rhythm and understanding of how to do business You need to see the highs and lows of your business and indus-try and how you respond to those highs and lows Having people to talk to and consult with during these times will help you get to the through the hard times

5 BECONSISTENTConsistency is a key ingredient to success itrsquos essential that you work on your business every single day Whether or not you see results on a daily basis you must believe that your consistency will pay off Plant your seeds daily and you will yield a harvest in the end

Your Passion Your BusinessBy Carol Parker Walsh Silpada Designs

Yoursquove heard the mantra before Do what you love and the money will follow Experts tend to agree after all finding a way to do what you love is the secret to being great at what you do Sometimes though itrsquos hard to figure out exactly what it is you love let alone how to turn that passion into profit Silpada Designsrsquo Silver Representative Carol Parker Walsh shares the steps she took in her journey to career bliss


Carol Park Walsh

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Ribbon Cuttings

ADCO Commerical Printing355 Grand Blvd

Vancouver WA 98661

The Sage Centre400 E Evergreen Blvd Ste 205D

Vancouver WA 98660

Markon Signs amp Decals12209 NE Fourth Plain Blvd Unit A

Vancouver WA 98682

Choice Inn amp Suites13207 NE 20th Ave

Vancouver WA 98686

USA River Cruises Inc400 E Evergreen Blvd Ste 309

Vancouver WA 98660

Vancouver Radiologists4816A NE Thurston Way

Vancouver WA 98662

Carson Hot Springs Resort372 St Martin Springs Rd

Carson WA 98610

Pacific Cascade Corporation14208 NW 3rd Ct Ste 200

Vancouver WA 98685

The Goddard School13201 NE 27th Ave

Vancouver WA 98686

Koelsch Senior Communities2305 NE 129th St

Vancouver WA 98686continues on page 17


Members on the Move

q Timothy G Bretz PE has joined HDJ Design Group as the firmrsquos third principal Bretz fills the vacancy following Brian Hoppersrsquo retirement and will work in the firmrsquos Pasco office Bretz brings over

30 years of civil engineering and con-struction experience to HDJ with a strong background in residential and commer-cial development public works construc-tion management and surveying He has previously served as a senior professional on both land development and public works projects with clients at all levels of government Tim is a licensed contractor in western states holds a masterrsquos in busi-ness administration from Pepperdine University and is an American Society of Civil Engineers Fellow

q City of Vancouver Manager Eric Holmes has named Chad Eiken Vancouverrsquos new community and eco-nomic development director Eiken brings over 24 years of professional planning and management experience to the posi-tion with nearly 20 years at the City of Vancouver

q Bryce Davidson has joined Davidson Insurance as an insur-ance agent where he will provide insurance services for businesses and individuals He pre-viously worked as a manager at Ernst amp

Young in San Francisco Davidson holds a bachelorrsquos degree in accounting and eco-nomics from Santa Clara University

q Home Instead Senior Care has selected Carly McDowell as the Vancouver officersquos community relations manager McDowell has more than 20 years of experience in marketing commu-nications and development specific to the healthcare industry including marketing efforts at the Childrenrsquos Hospital Guild Association and Foundation in Seattle

q Columbia Credit Union has pro-moted Michelle Thor to vice-president outreach and social responsibility In her new capacity Thor leads Columbiarsquos cor-

porate outreach to generate new business and assist in advancing the credit unionrsquos strategic direction Thor also administers the credit unionrsquos social responsibility ini-tiatives to advance its sustainable values community involvementcharitable giving and financial education to the community

q The MJ Murdock Charitable Trust wel-comes John Franklin as program director Franklin arrives at the Trust after spending three decades in significant leadership roles at the National Youth organization Young

Life In his most recent role as the senior vice president he oversaw the organiza-tionrsquos western division and strategic plan-ning Franklin is a graduate of the University of Oregon and Fuller Theological Seminary

q Phil Wuest has joined the law firm of Duggan Schlotfeldt amp Welch PLLC where he will focus his practice on land use zon-ing entitlement real property construction and litigation claims He brings extensive experience in planning land use and

Member News development from his former position as transportation program development manager for the city of Vancouver

q Frause a Northwest communica-tions firm has hired Chelsea Hossaini as account executive for its Portland office Hossainirsquos background combines marketing public relations promo-

tions public affairs community relations and event management Hossaini graduat-ed maxima cum laude from the University of Portland with a bachelor of arts in com-munication studies and an emphasis on media studies

q Creative Computer Solutions Inc (CCSI) recently announced three new hires Kirk Maddox as client solutions representative Jim Finicle as senior net-work engineer and Gary Armstrong as new senior network engineer

As client solutions representative Maddox will develop CCSIrsquos marketing and sales processes drawing on his 18+ years of experience with Fortune 500 Companies such as Nike and Westinghouse

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Finicle brings over eight years of IT expe-rience to his new position as senior net-work engineer He will be responsible for designing managing and analyzing IT infrastructures

Armstrong has gained over 12 years of IT experience since he started his IT career at Microsoft Armstrong specializes in IT vir-tualization In his new capacity he will manage all components of IT infrastruc-tures focusing on providing scalable solu-tions that meet each clientsrsquo needs

q Port of Vancouver USA welcomed Jeff Estuesta as director of finance and accounting this past August His responsibilities include developing and imple-menting financial policies short and long range

planning and assessing impacts on the portrsquos overall financial position Jeff also analyzes business operations and super-vises the accounting staff Prior to joining the port Jeff logged 22 years of experience as a financial manager six years as CEOCFO for Kentrox Inc and most recently served as a financial consultant for various local and international companies

q The Columbia River Economic Development Council has named Peter King director of business recruitment and project finance King will be responsible for the execution and management of the CREDCrsquos business recruitment efforts by assisting partners in developing avenues for financing projects and by participating

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in other economic development initiatives He will also be involved with the Councilrsquos work to help existing businesses grow Prior to joining CREDC King worked for Kidder Mathews and NAI Norris Beggs amp Simpson

q Horenstein Law Grouprsquos Sekou Caldwell was recently appointed to the Northwest Association for Blind Athletesrsquo board of directors Caldwell is a real-estate and land-use attorney As a member of the NWABArsquos board Sekou will join other board members in their efforts to provide opportunities for blind and visually impaired people to become engaged in physical activity and sports

q The M J Murdock Charitable Trust has hired Stefanie Narhi as executive assistant Narhi brings 17+ years of experi-ence in business administration for non-profits Most recently Narhi worked for the OHSU Foundation where she played a central role in the development and pro-gression of their mission

q Must Love Dogs NW recently appointed Christina Palena DVM as first vice president to the nonprofitrsquos board of directors Palena attained her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science and Doctorate in

Veterinary Science from Washington State University and works as an associate vet-erinarian at Mountain View Veterinary Hospital

q MacKay Sposito recently added two new employees to its Construction Management department Jack Carlock

and Phil Tennis

They will be working on projects through-out the Northwest Carlock joins the firm as a construction inspector He has exten-sive experience in special inspection and materials testing for multi-disciplinary civil construction projects Tennis was hired as a senior construction inspector He has over 35 years of experience in the hydropower construction and electric industries in various capacities including field construction management and inspection energy resource planning proj-ect licensing and operation compliance preparation and control of capital

q The Southwest Washington chapter of the American Red Cross has announced new members of its board of directors New members include GVCCrsquos very own Vice President Darcy Altizer Col Daniel Kern of the Washington National Guard Aaron Kraft project man-ager for Veolia Water North America Natalie Lucey Mountain View High School student and president of her schoolrsquos Red Cross Club Ryan Nisle part-ner at Miller-Nash and Hunter Simpson Hudsonrsquos Bay High School student mem-ber of her schoolrsquos Red Cross Club and of the Red Cross Youth Leadership Council

q HDJ Design Group welcomed to three new employees this summer Regan Schaller LSIT Elissa Peters PE and


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Schaller brings 11 years of survey expertise with an extensive back-ground in project man-agement and research to his new position as in-house survey techni-cian Schaller carries a bachelors of science

from the University of Oregon and is a licensed Land Surveyor in Training and a LEED Green Associate

In her new position Peters will serve as a project engineer in sup-port of the site develop-ment and transportation teams at HDJ Peters has eight years of engineer-ing experience in storm-water comprehensive

plans stormwater detention permitting for construction and stormwater ele-ments retention and water quality facili-ties

Goodman serves as a project engineer in sup-port of transportation and site development sections He carries a bachelor of science in civil engineering and a masterrsquos in structural

engineering and brings experience in steel design seismic design reinforced concrete design and pre-stressed con-crete design to HDJ

q MacKay Sposito recently added three new employees to its survey department Kevin Van Deventer as CAD Technician John Klindworth as land survey technician and Ryan McFarlane as field survey technician

Van Deventer has managed projects from planning to construction ranging from single home sites and utility sys-tems to large scale subdivisions and municipal water and waste treatment systems

Klindworth is a registered Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) with a degree in civil engineering technology He has experience in boundary research

construction calculations and checking as well as construction plan documentsMcFarlane joins the firm as field survey technician He has several years of expe-rience with field procedures for data col-lection input and transfer In addition he has surveyed segmental bridges buildings pipeline and roadways

Making Headlinesq Clark College Foundation has been recognized as a superior fundraising program by Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) The foundation was one of 41 institutions chosen to receive the Educational Fundraising Award Clark is one of three colleges in the nation that were chosen in the public two-year institutions sub-cat-egory The criteria include total support growth alumni fundraising and impact of the 12 largest gifts

q PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation recently elected five new members to its Board of Directors including Albert Angelo III of The Al Angelo Company Bob Bernhardt of Coldwell Banker Commercial Jenkins-Bernhardt Associates John Greves of The Vancouver Clinic Patrick Sheaffer of Riverview Community Bank and Janis Wyatt of LPL Financial

PeaceHealth also bestowed Stan Freidberg Ed Lynch and Sally Schaefer with director emeritus status

q Oregon-based elder care provider Elite Care has announced a new residen-tial community in Vancouver scheduled to open this fall Elite Care at Sylvan Park located at 2400 NE 112 Avenue will be the care providerrsquos third location and first in Washington state Sylvan Parkrsquos 53312 square-foot location will include 48 suites comprised of 12ndash15 res-idents among four houses The construc-tion projectrsquos goal is a Platinum LEED rating and incorporates such environ-mentally friendly systems as rainwater collection zero migration site drainage advanced interior environment and ener-gy management The completed campus will add approximately 50 jobs to Clark County

q Entek Corporationrsquos Brad Peterson has earned a certification in Whole Building Science from the Comfort Institute nationally recognized for build-ing science and HVAC making the heat-ing and cooling organization 100 employee certified

q Dr Amit Gosalia recently pur-chased Audiology Clinic Inc from busi-

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MARKON PRINTINGput your mark on the world

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2012 BIANNUAL



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Thank you to all of our renewing members for continuing your Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce membership We are proud to serve our members through our mission of providing positive business leadership growing jobs and strengthening the local economy n

Renewing Members

40 ET 8 Voiture Local No 99 25 yearsABC Accounting Services 1 yearAce Heated Mini Storage 5 yearsAIMMco 11 yearsAmerican Medical Response 23 yearsAmplify Group Inc 4 yearsApplewood Restaurant amp Bar 14 yearsARCpoint Drug Alcohol amp DNA Testing 4 yearsAttorney Bookkeeping Services Inc 20 yearsAudiology Clinic Inc 2 yearsBack amp Neck Care Chiropractic 6 yearsBanner Bank 3 years BBL Architects 20 yearsBBSI Preferred Payroll 3 yearsBeaches Restaurant amp Bar 18 yearsBeaming White LLC 2 yearsBR Capital Inc 9 yearsBryant amp Associates 19 yearsCalderon Family Dentistry 6 yearsCarr Vancouver 8 yearsCascade Inn 13 yearsCascade Title Company 1 yearsCascade Vinyl Systems 3 yearsThe Childrenrsquos Center 2 yearsClark County Family YMCA 26 yearsClark Regional Wastewater District 9 yearsCognesis Marketing Concepts 3 yearsConvergence Networks 4 years Craig Pridemore 1 yearsThe Crossing United Methodist Church 2 yearsCrown Moving Co Inc 2 yearsCustom Care Valet Dry Cleaning 11 yearsDick Hannah Dealerships - Vancouver WA 6 years Divine Consign 3 years Educational Service District 112 1 year Entek Corporation 25 yearsEverest College 15 yearsEvergreen Pediatric Clinic 7 yearsExtra Space Storage 24 yearsFabricated Products Inc 10 yearsFazzolari Custom Homes amp Renovations 4 yearsFormos Software Development 6 yearsFox amp Company CPAs LLC 4 yearsFred Meyer at Fisherrsquos Landing 11 years Garrett Sign Company Inc 29 years

Geffen Mesher amp Company PC 28 yearsThe Grant House on Officerrsquos Row 8 years The Hampton - Ashley Inn 5 yearsHazel Dell Car Wash 8 yearsHDJ Design Group PLLC 27 yearsHilton Vancouver 8 yearsHome Instead Senior Care 4 yearsHomewood Suites by Hilton 15 yearsIdentity Clark County 18 years IGI Resources 10 yearsInstafab Company Inc 6 yearsInternational Air and Hospitality Academy 15 yearsJ Simpson McKibbin Company Inc 21 yearsJim Crawford 2 yearsLa Costa 7 yearsLast Frontier Casino 11 yearsLaurelwood Brewing Company 4 yearsLearning Avenues Child Care Centers 2 yearsLimoges Investment Management PC 19 yearsMacKay Sposito 25 yearsManley Architects PC 4 yearsMarsh Higgins Beaty amp Hatch PC 2 yearsMattress Factory Outlet 18 yearsMichael J Plymale Inc PS 24 yearsMontague Resources 5 yearsMount St Helens Institute 2 yearsMulligan amp Associates Appraisal Co 40 yearsNAI - Norris Beggs amp Simpson 29 yearsThe Neil Jones Food Company 29 yearsNorthwest Personal Training 10 yearsOnPoint Community Credit Union 6 yearsOpsahl Dawson amp Company PS 13 yearsPerkins amp Company PC 17 yearsPioneer Pest Management 10 yearsPort of Ridgefield 8 yearsPowell Distributing Co Inc 40 yearsPrestige Development LLC 14 yearsQuantum Residential Inc 22 yearsThe Quarry at Columbia Tech Center 5 yearsThe Raring Corporation 22 yearsRebound Northwest Surgical Specialists 29 yearsRiverview Community Bank 15 yearsRose City Printing and Packaging Inc 5 yearsScott Mikel amp Associates Inc 6 years

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Welcome to the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce - the largest and most active business association in Southwest Washington We thank you for your investment Please visit GVCCrsquos online directory at wwwvancouverusacom for more information on the companies below Help us build a strong and stable local economy ndash do business with Chamber members n

New Members

Andrea ReynoldsGlobal Personal Services5000 Birch St Ste 3000Newport Beach CA 92660 bull 360-787-2285

Brian LofgrenUnderwater Earth Movers Inc2410 NE 106th St Vancouver WA 98686 bull 360-573-2160

Roxie OlsenWalk and KnockPO Box 353Vancouver WA 98666 bull 877-995-6625

Jeanne Lightburnassistance league of southwest WashingtonALSW PO Box 65Vancouver WA 98666 bull 360-690-1253

Trish GarringerBennu Glass llC2310 N Hendrickson DrKalama WA 98625 bull 360-524-4964

Katy RibarCornerstone Financial Group15518 NE Bonanza RdBrush Prairie WA 98606 bull 503-944-9771

Kate KoenningerKickee mcGees1207 NW 55th LoopVancouver WA 98663 bull 360-910-5835

Ralph Heisnerthe miracle league of Vancouver WashingtonPO Box 872563Vancouver WA 98687 bull 360-980-6898

Shane Smithnorthwest Property Consultants PllC400 E Evergreen Blvd Ste 6Vancouver WA 98660 bull 360-270-5392

Lion ChoiGrand master lion Choi hanmi taeKwondo academy1735 SE 192nd Ave Ste 103Vancouver WA 98607 bull 360-256-5425

Susan Lannisthe time liberatorWashougal WA 98660 bull 503-891-2140

Amy OrsquoHaraWhen the shoe Fits819 SE 160th Ave Ste 100Vancouver WA 98683 bull 360-882-8962

Darrell L BryantBulk Cargo services amp logistics inc15400 NE 103rd DrVancouver WA 98682 bull 360-449-3000

Mary FasoCarson hot springs resort372 Saint Martin Springs RdCarson WA 98610 bull 509-427-8296

Susan Gregg susan Gregg state Farm insurance9120 NE Vancouver Mall Loop Ste 210Vancouver WA 98662 bull 360-253-6565Keri Rivers

Cristy Toristojahi-tech metal Fab inc2301 SE Hidden Way Ste 100Vancouver WA 98661 bull 360-750-1200

Ric Ruddinvestment development management llC1498 Tech Center PlVancouver WA 98683 bull 360-567-0201

Tae Wellsmarshall h Waldman CPa-Jd1508 NE 88th StVancouver WA 98665 bull 360-574-1031

Christopher L Robideaured Plains Professional inc1499 SE Tech Center Ste 290Vancouver WA 98683 bull 360-448-7999

Shaynne GoodwinWashington state University Vancouver deCa14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave Vancouver WA 98686 bull 360-546-9581

Conrad Cluffrainbow international of Vancouver13504 NE 84 Ave Ste 103-265Vancouver WA 98686 bull 360-883-4463

e-mac CorporationPO Box 8 Battle Ground WA 98604 bull 360-718-7895

the reserve at Columbia tech Center600 SE 177th AveVancouver WA 98683 bull 360-260-6868

northGlen Villas7101 NE 109th St Vancouver WA 98686 bull 360-448-4444

Jennifer FerrisVemma3100 SE 168th Ave Ste 188Vancouver WA 98683 bull 360-909-2826

Regina Swartzelements therapeutic massage1319 NE 134th St Ste 103Vancouver WA 98685 bull 360-574-3141

Justin Adamselite Care at sylvan Park2400 NE 112th AveVancouver WA 98682 bull 360-487-0597

David FisherFirehouse Foto5145 NE 94th Ave Ste DVancouver WA 98662 bull 360-524-3372

Casandra Franzenind - engingeered solutions12200 NE 60th Way Ste B103Vancouver WA 98682 bull 360-256-1006

Judy DeHartlowersquos home improvement18801 SE Mill Plain BlvdVancouver WA 98683 bull 360-514-9660

Carol Parker Walshsilpada designs17807 SE 16th StVancouver WA 98683 bull 360-606-9595



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ness partners Dr Al Hicks and Nancy Bowen MS both of whom will contin-ue to work at the clinic as audiologists The hearing care practice has two loca-tions in Vancouver Since joining the Audiology Clinic in 2008 Gosalia has received the American Academy of Audiology Scholar each year He gained recognition from The Hearing Review in 2011 when the trade magazine named Gosalia as one of the best hearing care professionals in the nation Gosalia is a member of the Academy of Audiology and is Board Certified by the American Board of Audiology

q Ray Nelson an electro-digital technolo-gies instructor at Clark County Skills Center has received the WA IT Academy Innovative Teaching Strategies Award from the Washington State

Superintendent of Public Instruction The award is given to a teacher or program that has used IT Academy Resources in the classroom by integrating content-area knowledge exhibiting creativity or problem solving or illustrating a 21st-century learning environment Nelson was honored at the Washington Career and Technical Education Summer Conference and received his award at a special Skills Center He started his sec-ond year at the Skills Center Campus this fall

q MacKay Sposito has introduced a new look as part of a rebranding initia-tive reflecting its streamlining of servic-es The company now has a new logo corporate identity materials and website at wwwmackayspositocom

q Congratulations to Peterson amp Associates ndash the local accounting firm celebrates 50 years of business this fall The firm celebrated its golden anniversa-ry alongside clients and community part-ners in September at Bethany Vineyards

q The Vancouver Clinic recently opened a brand new Eye Care Opthalmology Clinic at 2525 NE 139th

Ray Nelson


Interested in sponsoring a 2013 Business After HoursContact Susie Bauder at (360) 567-1093 or sbaudervancouverusacom

201 2Business After HoursJanuary 24 Beaches Restaurant amp Bar

February 28 Shop Local Riverview Community Bank

March 27 International Air amp Hospitality Academy

April 24 ldquoNo Businessrdquo - Beaches iQ Credit

Union Ft Vancouver National Trust

May 22 Horenstein Law Group Miller Nash

West Coast Bank Killian Pacifi c

June 26 Royal Oaks Country Club

July 24 Martel Wealth Advisors Regents Bank

CE John Company

August 28 Columbia Bank

September 25 Shop Local Riverview Community Bank

October 23 Main Event Sports Grill

November 13 Glenwood Place Senior Living

December 18 Ft Vancouver Regional Library Foundation

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Vancouver Vision Clinic 38 yearsWarner Roofing amp Construction 11 yearsWashington School for the Blind 27 yearsWashington State Dept of Transportation 21 yearsWashington State University Vancouver 25 yearsWaste Connections Inc 16 yearsWater amp Air Works 15 yearsWendel Family Dental Centre 27 yearsWest Coast Bank 24 yearsWeyerhaeuser Company 16 yearsWilliams Precision Machine Inc 5 yearsYWCA Clark County 26 yearsYoder Chiropractic Center PS 2 years n

Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas 18 yearsSkyward Construction 2 yearsSportClips Haircuts 2 yearsStein Distributing Inc 64 yearsStewart Title of Western Washington 15 yearsSouthwest WA Reg Transportation Council 19 yearsSouthwest WA Workforce Dev Council 10 yearsT Square Remodeling 19 yearsTigerStop LLC 11 yearsTW Telecom 6 yearsTwinStar Credit Union 12 yearsUS Digital 5 yearsVanCare Inc 5 years


LEADERSHIP COMMITTED TO ECONOMIC ACTION

Join the business community at this annual breakfast with elected officials The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Columbia River Economic Development Council and

Identity Clark County will present Clark Countyrsquos 2013 legislative priorities before handing the mic to our newly elected officials Representatives from the 17th 18th and 49th legislative districts will then offer

their thoughts on the upcoming legislative session and respond to questions from the public

Join the conversation

Cost $40 per person (includes breakfast)

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Marv Serhan marv serhan llC16505-A SE First StVancouver WA 98684 bull 360-635-0304

mountain View ice arena14313 SE Mill Plain BlvdVancouver WA 98684 bull 360-896-8700

northwestern mutual Financial network805 Broadway St Ste 200Vancouver WA 98660 bull 360-694-8443

Michael C WorthyWW Payment systems incPO Box 65007Vancouver WA 98665 bull 360-609-5963 n

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THE GREATER VANCOUVERCHAMBER OF COMMERCEOFFICERSChair Kristy Weaver Pacific Continental Bank Chair Elect Don Russo Schwabe Williamson amp WyattVice Chair Eric Sawyer BBSI Preferred PayrollSecretary ndash Treasurer Winston Asai Columbia MachineImmediate Past Chair Tim Schauer MacKay Sposito

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJonathan Avery Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterJody Campbell The ColumbianTodd Coleman Port of Vancouver John Deeder Evergreen Public SchoolsTamara Fuller NAI Norris Beggs amp SimpsonJeff Harvey BurgervilleDave Horowitz Windermere Real EstateElie Kassab Prestige DevelopmentAlex McMillan Optimal Living ExpertWayne Nelson Clark Public UtilitiesEric Olmsted On Line Support Inc William Pritchard Pritchard OrthodonticsDon Russo Schwabe Williamson amp WyattRhona Sen Hoss WSU VancouverKeith Wallace Frumenti Lander amp Wallace PSJeff Woodside Nutter Corporation

STANDING COMMITTEESbullAdministrative Kristy Weaver Pacific Continental Bankbull Finance Winston Asai Columbia Machinebull PublicAffairs Don Russo Schwabe Williamson amp WyattbullMembershipServices Keith Wallace Frumenti Lander amp Wallace PS

AFFILIATE ORGANIzATIONSLeadership Clark CountySouthwest Washington Association of Business Leaders (SWWABL)

CHAMBER STAFFKelly Parker PresidentCEO360-567-1050kparkervancouverusacom

Darcy Altizer Vice President Member Services360-567-1051daltizervancouverusacom

Susie Bauder Events Director360-567-1093sbaudervancouverusacom

Matt HoffstetterSales Director360-567-1058mhoffstettervancouverusacom

Teresa LawwillCommunity Relations Director360-567-1090tlawwillvancouverusacom enspTerra Mahmoudi Communications Director 360-567-1056tmahmoudivancouverusacomenspPRINTINGSouthwest Office Supply amp Interior503-241-1921swofficesupplycom

Want more Chamber news more oftenSubscribe to business matters weekly enews weekly updates event photos and more Just e-mail subscribe to yourchambervancouverusacom and be sure to follow us at facebookcomyourchamber twittercomvanchamber

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If after all of this you are not having a blast then maybe you need to go back to STEP1 Although I had no idea that what I would love doing would be pack-aged in 925 sterling silver jewelry I never would have discovered this passion had I not explored the opportunities available to me These five steps have brought me numerous achievements and true happi-ness I wish the same for you Carol Parker Walsh is an independent Silpada Designs representative and top educated ster-ling silver specialist offering fine sterling sil-ver jewelry through home parties book parties and individual orders Contact Carol by phone or email at 360-606-9595 carolparkerwalshgmailcom Additional information at wwwcarolssilvercom n

So choose wisely But choose Supporting our communityrsquos nonprofits lets people know who you are and in so many ways Whether its Glamorous Gams or Caring Hearts Dancing with the Stars or Racing for a Cure lend your support and your logo to the organizations that need you to make a difference for and with them

Mike Westby has 26 years of experience in the development field with a distinct focus on major gifts and strategic fundraising campaigns He has represented a diverse group of organizations and missions from healthcare and universities to human societies and service agencies and worked on projects that have generated a com-bined value of $120000000+ in giving As PresidentCEO of Westby Associates Mike pro-vides strategic consultant and practitioner ser-vices to nonprofits Contact Mike at mtwestbywestbyassociatescom Additional information about Mikersquos work at wwwwestbyassociatescom n

Philanthropy cont continued from page 8


Street Suite 280 in Salmon Creek The new suite is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by ophthalmolo-gists Dr Leo Kan and Dr Kristin Rarey and certified ophthalmology technicians The clinic will provide a wide range of eye care services to patients of all ages including children

q The PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation recently announced $114000 in awards to the winners of the 2012 PeaceHealth Southwest Foundation Health Career Scholarship Scholarships were awarded to 59 individuals studying healthcare careers including 20 PeaceHealth Southwest employees 13 PeaceHealth Southwest adult and junior volunteers 16 adults in the community and 10 high school graduating seniors All of the winners are from Clark County with the exception of two students who are cur-rently living at universities in Washington Of the 59 awardees 28 are from Vancouver 18 are from north coun-ty and 11 are from Camas and Washougal

q The DIY Marketing Center (DIYMC) announced the certification of four trainers of the DIYMCrsquos Certified Trainer Program Victoria Cook Illinois Shannon Lee Oregon Kim Phipps Texas and Eileen Shine Washington The new trainers completed a compre-hensive training program that includes both classroom work as well as a live practicum and are authorized to teach the Marketing Blueprint curriculum which guide entrepreneurs through the development of effective marketing plans in their private practices as mar-keting coaches n


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Contentsfall 2012


4 From the Chair Signs of Growth By Kristy Weaver GVCC Board Chair

5 From the CEO A Greater Vancouver By Kelly Parker GVCC President amp CEO

6 From the PAC Chair Chamber Advocacy at the Legislature By Don Russo Public Affairs Committee Chair

7 Member Spotlight The Columbian Publishing Company

8 Philanthropy Itrsquos Just Good Business By Mike Westby Westby Associates Inc

10 Evening drsquo Elegance Recap

11 A Look at the 2012 Business Leadership Awards Recipients 12 2012 Chamber Ambassador Holiday Luncheon

14 Your Passion Your Business By Carol Parker Walsh Silpada Designs

15 Ribbon Cuttings

16 Member News

19 Renewing Members

20 New Members

22 Save the Date 2013 Legislative Outlook Breakfast


360-694-2588yourchambervancouverusacom

wwwvancouverusacom

ChamberNews (USPS 008786) is published quarterly by the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 1101 Broadway Suite 100

Vancouver WA 98660 Tel 360-694-2588 Fax 360-693-8279 ChamberNews annual subscription is $25 Periodicals postage

paid in Vancouver WA

Postmaster Send all address changes to ChamberNews 1101 Broadway Suite 100 Vancouver WA 98660

This publication is dedicated to providing Chamber business news educating the reader and providing critical commentary

Volume 41 bull Number 4 bull Fall 2012

12-13Chamber Ambassador Holiday LuncheonSee pages 12-13

Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation (required by 39 USC 3685) of ChamberNews for October 2012

ChamberNews is published 4 times per year by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Annual subscription price $25 Publisher Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Editor Terra Mahmoudi Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 1101 Broadway Suite 100 Vancouver Clark County WA 98660-3319 Owner Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 1101 Broadway Suite 100 Vancouver Clark County WA 98660-3319 Known bondholders mortgagees and other security holders own-ing or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of bonds mortgages or other securities None The purpose function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months The extent and nature of circulation is Greater Vancouver Chamber of com-merce members and local businesses The average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months are a Total Number of Copies Printed 880 b Paid andor Requested Circulation (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions States on PS Form 3541 26 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 483 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carrier Street Vendors Counter Sales and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS 156 Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS None c Total Paid Distribution 665 d Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS None (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail 193 e Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 193 f Total Distribution 858 g Copies not Distributed 22 h Total 880 Percent Paid 775 The actual number of copies of a single issue published nearest to the filing date (Summer ndash JulAugSep 2012) are a Total Number of Copies Printed 1200 b Paid andor Requested Circulation (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions States on PS Form 3541 43 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 805 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carrier Street Vendors Counter Sales and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS None Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS None c Total Paid Distribution 848 d Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies includes on PS Form 3541 None (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS None (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail 322 e Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 322 f Total Distribution 1170 g Copies not Distributed 30 h Total 1200 Percent Paid 725

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