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Annual Report2018

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

FINANCIALS

M E M B E R S

The Chamber’s fiscal year ends December 31, 2018

It has been an honor to serve as Chairman of the Gig Harbor Chamber of

Commerce for the past two years. I could not have done it without the wonderful

support of my Board, Chamber staff and many volunteers. Thank you!

During 2018 the Chamber board has worked hard to promote the value and

visibility of the Chamber, enhance military partnership, and more. Our dedicated

committee chairs have worked hard for the Chamber, Chamber members, and

the community at large. Without them we wouldn't be able to accomplish as

much as we have, such as the PLU study, our Military Partnership Committee, our

positions on various taxes affecting the community, our support of the Peninsula

School Education Foundation, and our continued support for the Peninsula School

District by contributing $10,000 to the local Junior Achievement program.

On behalf of my family, my business, the Chamber, and the Board of Directors,

I thank you all for your continued support and desire to make Gig Harbor a

wonderful place to live and work.

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ExpensesIncome

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*Projected FYE numbers

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

2018 Corporate Partners

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DirectorPeninsula Light Co.

Executive City of Gig Harbor

Columbia Bank Kitsap Credit Union

N2 Peninsula Gateway

ManagerCHI Franciscan Health

Team AROTim Lopez Agency—

American Family InsuranceUS Bank

LeaderCanterwood Golf & Country Club

Multicare Gig Harbor Olympic Property Group

AssociateAqua Spas and Pools

Cascade Eye and Skin CentersFix Auto

Heritage BankKitsap BankKitsap Sun

Pacific Northwest Eye AssociatesServPro

South Sound MagazineKent Cashman Agency—State Farm

SubwayTaylor Thomason InsuranceUptown Dental & Wellness

Wells Fargo

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New this Year• Redesigned website, Go Gig Harbor app, and Member database• Remodeled Visitor Center• Created a Member Development position• Initiated the PLU shoulder study and brought in stakeholder partners

• Advocated successfully for no increase in bridge tolls

Giving Back to the Community • Raised $10,000 at Partners in Learning for Peninsula School District

students to attend Junior Achievement’s BizTown • Donated $5,000 to the Pierce Transit Trolley• Contributed to Harbor WildWatch's Makes Waves benefit

JBLM Partnership• Collected $2,800 and gathered toys for Santa's Castle• Sponsored Military Appreciation Day at Sehmel Park

• Supported Suits for Service Members & collected over 100 outfits

Maritime Gig Festival • 15,000 festival attendees, 2,300 parade participants, 118 parade

entries, and 150+ fun run participants

Recognized businesses at Annual Awards Dinner• Non-Profit of the Year: Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance• Business of the Year: Better Eats and Better Gym• Citizen of the Year: Kurt Grimmer• Ambassador of the Year: Vickie Howell - Mary Kay Cosmetics• Membership Committee Member of the Year:

John Guardia - New York Life• Young Professional of the Year: Jamie Taylor - Confete Party Box• Chairman’s Choice Award: Lindsey Stover - Harbor WildWatch

Tax Position Advocacy• Against I-1631 which seeks to establish a new fee on carbon emissions• For I-1634 which prohibits additional taxation on food and beverages• For the City of Gig Harbor Sales Tax increase

Continuing Programs• Four Pillars groups for business leads networking• Young Professional networking group for our members 40 & younger• Ambassadors - Mentors who foster participation for new members• Public Affairs Forum keeps the community informed with over 50

speakers annually, drawing over 2,500 attendees• Business After Hours• Legislative Sendoff• Olympia Day

Executive Committee Erin Abrigo - Chair Edward Jones Investments

Tim Lopez - Immediate Past Chair Tim Lopez Agency— American Family Insurance

Lindsey Stover - Vice ChairHarbor WildWatch

Allen Woodard - TreasurerSabin Investment Management

Warren ZimmermanPresident /CEO

Board of Directors Chris Thompson

Family First Adult Family Homes

Greg HanschUmpqua Bank

Howard MackertMackert Automotive

Janine MottTacoma Community College

Jay JohnsonStrategic Wealth Advisors

John GuardiaNew York Life Insurance Co.

Kent CashmanKent Cashman Agency—

State Farm Insurance

Larry FickelLegalShield Inc.

Mike HeneryTickled Pink

Robert FelkerAttorney at Law

Jan Angel Ex Officio

26th District Senator

Michelle CaldierEx Officio

26th District Representative

Jesse Young Ex Officio

26th District Representative

Kit KuhnEx Officio

City of Gig Harbor Mayor

Darlene Moscho - Seacret DirectDavid Reed - First Citizens BankEsperanza DeMarco - Cruise PlannersJessica Dierck - Columbia BankJim Hagman - Hagman Computer ServicesJoanie Glueck - Tim Lopez Agency—American Family InsuranceJoe Urvina - Edward Jones InvestmentsJohn Guardia - New York Life Insurance Co.John Reinmuth - Wellspring FinancialKristin Grose - Coldwell Banker BainLance Richards - Xpirient Luxury TravelLarry Fickel - LegalShield Inc.Sue Rand - Windermere Real EstateTheresa Arvila - Northwest Insurance AdvisorsTheresa Renda King - Financial AdvisorVickie Howell - Mary Kay Cosmetics

Ambassador & Membership Committee

Warren Zimmerman President/CEO

Elinor Reiley Member Development

Miriam BattsonMember Development Director

Spenser CzulegerCommunications Specialist

Tracy PattonMember Resource Specialist

Vicki EntzeBookkeeper

Staff

Greg Hansch - Chair - Umpqua Bank

Jamie Taylor - Immediate Past Chair - Confete Party Box

Paige Burnett Miller - Vice Chair - Burnett Hutchins Real Estate Group

Conner Hartmann - Treasurer - Conestoga Wealth Partners Spenser Czuleger - Chamber Liason - Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce

GHYP Executive Committee

Take a strong leadership position for business

and community interests that create and

maintain economic opportunities.

MISSION