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Luncheon Sponsor:

State of the Cities Membership Luncheon

Wednesday, May 31

11 am – 12 pm Small Business Resource Fair

12 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Program

Three Rivers Convention Center7016 West Grandridge BoulevardKennewick, WA 99336

Cost: $22 pre-registered member $32 guest or late registration Registration Deadline: May 26

RSVP: [email protected] or 509.736.0510Speakers:

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Mayor Robert Thompson, City of Richland

Mayor Steve Young, City of Kennewick

Mayor Matt Watkins, City of Pasco

Mayor Brent Gerry, City of West Richland

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Guest EditorialGrowth and Progress Abound!By Lane Savitch, COO, Kadlec and Providence St. Mary Medical Center

Health care is in the news on almost a daily basis, not only at the national level, but statewide and locally, too. Efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, require constant attention to try and follow all that is happening.

Here in our community, impacts are also being felt. Each of our health organizations is doing its best to anticipate and deal with the uncertainties and financial challenges of our current health care climate. In spite of all of this change and transition, physicians, nurses and all of our clinical staff must keep an unwavering focus on providing the safest and highest quality care possible. In addition, we have all come to realize how important the patient experience is to the care we provide. These are tall orders in light of all of the distractions of the change and uncertainty.

The one thing all three health systems have in the Tri-Cities is our community. Regardless of our organization structure, or our affiliations, we have an obligation to that community, not just in providing the very best care when patients arrive at our door, but also to expand our collective focus on how we can help the community improve its health. We truly believe that this is the only way we will be successful as a society in controlling the cost of health care. It won’t be easy, and no organization can do it alone. All three health systems need to partner together, with the counties, the health district, the school districts, the cities, and many others who can play a part in this effort.

All of these changes will not be easy. But they present an opportunity to take a fresh look at how our communities address our collective health care needs. I welcome the opportunity to begin this very important dialogue and continue our unwavering focus of providing safe, compassionate care to the region we serve.

Lane Savitch Chief Operating Officer, Southeast Washington Service Area Kadlec and Providence St. Mary Medical Center

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Board Chair – Tony Umek, AKU Enterprises

Past Chair – Marty Conger, Battelle

Chair-Elect – John Ziobro, Telquist Ziobro McMillen Clare

Treasurer – Chris Rivard, Moss Adams

Melissa Garrard, Washington River Protection Solutions

Annie Jacobs, HAPO Community Credit Union

Dean Moody, Intermountain West Insulation

Khurshed Sharifov, Century Securities Associates, Inc.

Brett Spooner, Gravis Law

Derrick Stricker, Stricker CRE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ron Boninger, Iron Switchback

Paul Carlisle, elevate

Meghan Chalk, Iron Mountain Construction

Will Evans, AgriNorthwest

Sean Flaherty, Tri-City Herald

Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery

Lori Fritz, Bechtel National, Inc.

Nick Gonzales, Bouten Construction

Kedrich Jackson, American Tax Consultants

Carlos Martinez, Dura-Shine Clean

Mike McWhorter, PayneWest Insurance

Karen Miller, Benton PUD

Mike Miller, Moon Security

Vicki Monteagudo, Century 21

Rae Moss, Mission Support Alliance

Scott Parnell, CH2M HILL

Ana Ruiz Peralta, New York Life Insurance

Brad Rew, Gale-Rew Construction

Chris Robbins, Cascade Natural Gas

Bill Robertson, Bill Robertson Nissan

Lane Savitch, Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Bill Shibley, CHS Connell Grain

Steve Simmons, CG Public House and Catering

Jessica Stangeland, Fuse

Matt Sweezea, Primerica Advisors

David Tobias, Tyson Foods

Rene` Vasquez, Ennis Fine Furniture

Ted Vause, Invest Northwest Financial

STAFF Lori Mattson, President & CEO

Ashley Coronado, PTAC Business Counselor

Elisabeth Holt, Membership Development Director

Austin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs Director

Tara Divers, Event Director

Austin Regimbal, Communications & Marketing Director

Dale Olson, Sales Manager

Liz Renz, Accounting & Administrative Coordinator

Marie Corso, Member Services & Programs Coordinator

Lane Savitch Kadlec & Providence

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Welcome NeW membersThe 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!

A to Z Rentals Samantha Dale— 509-597-0300 2901 W. 2nd Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 www.rentatoz.com

QBSI Canaan Peterson—509-586-9870 6515 W. Clearwater Ave. #310 Kennewick, WA 99336 www.qsbi-xerox.com

Tuff Shed Elva McLaughlin—509-735-7219 4218 W. Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 www.tuffshed.com

Advance Auto Parts Travis Timmons—509-396-2582 105 N Ely St. Kennewick, WA 99337 www.advanceautoparts.com

Mister Mattress, LLC Angela Campos—509-371-5565 1395 George Washington Way Richland, WA 99354 www.mistermattress.com

Regency Canyon Lakes Chrissy Vreeland—509-582-5900 2702 South Ely Street Kennewick, WA 99337 www.Regency-Pacific.com

Dupus Boomers Downtown Tony Belsito—509-578-1395 502 Swift Blvd. Richland, WA 99352 www.dupusboomer.com

Simplicity by Hayden Homes Dana Shinpaugh—509-491-0601 6601 W. Deschutes Ave., Suite B Kennewick, WA 99336 www.simplicity-homes.com

Yellow Dog Studio Lexi Forbes—719-510-1260 214-B Torbett Street Richland, WA 99354 www.yellowdogstudio.com

Body Fix Massage & Wellness Amanda Nolan —509-205-4423 8836 Gage Blvd., Ste. 103A Kennewick, WA 99336 www.bodyfixtricities.com

Sculpt Weight Loss Lindsay Debord —509-579-0089 8656 W. Gage Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336 www.sculptweightloss.com

Snowie of West Richland Theresa Mechell —509-554-7577 103 Keene Rd. West Richland, WA 99353 www.snowieoftricities.com

Magnum Promotions Frank Mathison —509-531-1234 Kennewick, WA 99337 www.aiamagnum.com

CJ Business Consulting, LLC Claudia Jimenez —509-255-3143 Pasco, WA 99302 www.cj-businessconsulting.com

may busiNess DevelopmeNt uNiversity

Business Development University (BDU) is the Regional Chamber’s educational program that’s specifically designed for small businesses. Each month, the program offers a 2-hour workshop that highlights topics and issues that help business owners and their employees expand their knowledge and skills. There are a variety of topics from social media and marketing, to customer service, human resources and business leadership. Check out this month’s workshop to gain valuable knowledge to grow your company!

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Time: NEW 8 - 10 am

Location: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center Bechtel Board Room 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336

Cost: $25 Members/$35 Guests

RSVP: RSVP by Wednesday, May 24, 2017 online or call 509.736.0510

Coffee and Light Refreshments will be served.

Presented by:

Ty Muholland Wildland Labs, Inc.

NEW PREMIER SPONSOR:


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 [email protected].

ribboN cuttiNg & grouNDbreakiNg ceremoNies

Tri-City Dental Care Kennewick

Advanced Family Chiropractic Kennewick

Chaplaincy Healthcare Repeat Boutique

Kennewick

Fresenius Kidney Care Kennewick

Kadlec Orthopedic and Sports Medicine

Richland

Jefferson Elementary School Richland

A to Z Rentals Kennewick


SPONSORED BY:

Application Information

Applications will be available at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and online at

www.tricityregionalchamber.com beginning June 1, 2017.

In 2016, 26 Regional Chamber member businesses won awards

totaling $30,000!

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Register at tricityregionalchamber.com by Friday, May 12

The Tri-City Regional Chamber’s Small Business Incentive

Program started in 2011 thanks to the generous support

of Washington River Protection Solutions. This innovative

program helps strengthen small businesses in the Tri-Cities by

providing grants to purchase key products or services!

The Tri-City Regional Chamber strongly encourages award

winners to make awarded purchases from other Regional

Chamber members.

2016 Small Business Incentive Program Recipients

RETURNING IN June!


Congratulations to the Business on a roll Winners!

thank you to the impaCt aWard Winners!

PorterKinney, PC Under 10 employees

Smooth Moves 11-50 employees

Washington River Protection Solutions 2016 Impact Award - Corporate Contributor

Mid-Columbia Libraries 2016 Impact Award for Non-Profit Organization

Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services 50+ employees

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SPONSORS AWARD WINNERS


thank you to our past Board Chair and outgoing Board memBers!

Ron Boninger, Iron Switchback, LLC Chamber S.T.A.R. Award

Martin Conger, Battelle/PNNL 2016 Board Chair

Cindy Fredrickson, MassMutual Tom Powers Ambassador of the Year

John Crook, Paragon Corporate Housing Outgoing Board Member

(Not Pictured: Scot Oxenford, Bechtel National, Inc.)

Congratulations to our tom poWers amBassador of the year and s.t.a.r. aWard Winners!

Thank you to Uber's Alex Diazfor his fantastic keynote speechon innovation!

Big thanks to our sponsors!

Presented by:

Diamond Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor


procuremeNt techNical

assistaNce ceNter (ptac)

Presented by the Washington PTAC at the

Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

GET NOTICED.ADVERTISE IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.

• Reaches over 1,600 business contacts• As low as $100 per month

For Inquiries: Contact Austin Regimbal at: [email protected] or call 509.491.3238

Teaming & Joint Venturing for

Government Contracting Success!

Teaming and joint venturing are hot topics in the government contracting world! This interactive workshop will provide information about important changes related to joint venture agreements (JVA)/ teaming arrangements to perform on government contracts. When done incorrectly, businesses can encounter serious consequences.

This workshop will cover:

Recent legal developments impacting types of JVA/teaming arrangements to satisfy contract requirements

Methods to team, eligibility & requirements, and how to decide which is best for your business

Illustrative case studies to demonstrate rules and regulations for partnering, such as subcontracting limitations

Date: Thursday, June 1, 2017Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center

Bechtel Board Room 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336

Cost: FREERSVP: www.washingtonptac.org/events-workshops

or 509.491.3231

Mustang Sign Group is a full-service creative agency that specializes in custom signage, vehicle wraps, graphic design, print production, vehicle wraps and web design. Mustang Signs invites you to join them for Business After Hours on May 11th from 4 – 6 p.m. to explore the possibilities at Mustang Sign Group and network with business professionals of the Tri-Cities.

Thursday, May 11, 2017 4 - 6 pm | Free to members | Bring a friend!

8620 W. Gage Blvd., Bldg. A Kennewick, WA 99336

Hosted By:

Presented by: Howard W. Roth, Attorney, Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker, LLP - Seattle


regioNal chamber to commemorate iNfrastructure Week may 15-19

Infrastructure Week is a national week of education and advocacy that brings together American businesses, workers, elected leaders and everyday citizens around one message: it’s #TimeToBuild.

From May 15-19, the Regional Chamber will join hundreds of organizations across the country to highlight our infrastructure – roads, bridges, rail, ports, airports, water & sewer systems, the energy grid and more. As one of the fastest-growing communities in Washington, a strong, robust infrastructure network is essential for future economic development and small business growth in the Tri-Cities.

To learn more about Infrastructure Week and Tri-Cities infrastructure projects, visit www.TriCityRegionalChamber.com

Take part in our brand new referral program!

Refer a business to the Chamber by sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:

Business name Contact at business Email address or phone number Your relationship to business

Make introductory contact via email or phone between the Chamber and business. The Chamber will then contact the business and mention your business name as the referral. Once the referred business joins and pays membership dues in full (within 90 days of referral), you will be able to take advantage of the Member Referral Program benefits.

Get more info at tricityregionalchamber.com.

April/May: Receive a $25 gift card to CG Public House & Catering!


Thank You for reNeWiNg your membership

31-40 YEAR MEMBERSYRS MEMBER LEVEL33 LifeCare Center Richland Entrepreneur31 Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council Entrepreneur

26-30 YEAR MEMBERS30 Banner Bank Corporate30 Perfection Glass Entrepreneur30 Retter & Company Sotheby's International Realty Entrepreneur29 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Business29 Matheson and Han - Clearwater Dental Entrepreneur28 Hall Engineering Associates Entrepreneur

20-25 YEAR MEMBERS25 Express Employment Professionals Business25 FASTSIGNS Entrepreneur23 Comfort Inn - Kennewick Entrepreneur22 D. Hittle & Associates Entrepreneur21 Richland Dental Center, PLLC Entrepreneur21 Senior Life Resources NW Entrepreneur20 Devoted Builders LLC Entrepreneur

16-19 YEAR MEMBERS19 MAACO Collision Repair Entrepreneur19 Insurance Services Entrepreneur19 Evergreen Lawn & Tree Care, Inc. Entrepreneur19 Backstreet Hair Designs Entrepreneur18 Larsen Transfer Company Entrepreneur18 Atomic Screen Printing Entrepreneur17 Badger Mountain South Master Planned Community Entrepreneur17 Genesis Auto, Inc. Entrepreneur17 Meadow Springs Country Club Entrepreneur17 Benton County Fairgrounds Entrepreneur17 Academy of Children's Theatre Entrepreneur17 Clearwater Collision & Towing Entrepreneur16 City of Richland Director

10-15 YEAR MEMBERS15 James Ng, DDS PLLC Entrepreneur15 White Shield, Inc. Entrepreneur14 Global Credit Union Corporate14 Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors, PLLC Entrepreneur14 Merrifield & Associates, Inc. Individual13 Odom Corporation Entrepreneur12 Central Washington Building & Trades Construction Council Entrepreneur12 Junior Achievement of Washington Southeastern Region Entrepreneur12 Tri-Cities Community Health Entrepreneur12 Waddell & Reed Entrepreneur11 Lourdes Health Network Executive11 Gordon Brothers Cellars, Inc. Entrepreneur11 The Arc of Tri-Cities Entrepreneur11 Tri-Cities Residential Services Entrepreneur

10-15 YEAR MEMBERS11 Wright's Desert Gold Motel & RV Park Entrepreneur10 AREVA Federal Services, LLC Executive10 ANR Group Inc. Entrepreneur10 Columbia Distributing Company Entrepreneur10 Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Sliger Entrepreneur10 Evergreen Financial Services, Inc. Entrepreneur

4-9 YEARS MEMBERSYRS MEMBER LEVEL9 Hayden Homes Corporate9 Lincoln Center Mini Storage Entrepreneur9 Tri-Cities Tax LLC Entrepreneur8 DermaHealth Dermatology and Dermasurgery Business8 BNL Technical Services Entrepreneur7 Mission Support Alliance Director7 Skyline Inland Northwest Entrepreneur7 All Star Motors Entrepreneur6 Bettendorf's Printing & Design, LLC Entrepreneur6 Telquist Ziobro McMillen Clare, PLLC Entrepreneur5 HomeStreet Bank Business5 Smile-A-Mile Painting Entrepreneur5 Style By Deidra Entrepreneur5 Wendy's Restaurant Entrepreneur5 Wine & More, LLC Entrepreneur5 Columbia Park Golf Course Entrepreneur4 Kelly Right Real Estate - Moon Entrepreneur4 XPROi A/V Audio & Visual Entrepreneur

3 YEAR MEMBERS3 Frichette Winery Entrepreneur3 GRAZE - "a place to eat" Entrepreneur

2 YEAR MEMBERS

2 City of West Richland Executive2 Hampton Inn Entrepreneur2 Home Instead Senior Care Entrepreneur2 Bar M Ranch Entrepreneur2 Tri-Cities Limo Entrepreneur

1 YEAR MEMBERS1 Starbucks Coffee Corporate1 Northwest Paddleboarding Business1 Silverwood Theme Park & Boulder Beach Water Park Business1 Brookdale Meadow Springs Business1 Riverwalk Counseling Center, LLC Entrepreneur1 Ethos Trattoria Entrepreneur1 Farmers Insurance - Cassandra Hay Entrepreneur1 Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Jay Freeman Entrepreneur1 The UPS Store #1940 Entrepreneur

27 CG Public House & Catering Corporate

20 KEPR TV Affiliate

16 Clover Island Inn Business


Not only is Sheri the Ambassador Club Chair, but she volunteers at Regional Chamber events, attends almost every ribbon cutting ceremony, makes visits to member businesses and so much more! Thank you, Sheri!

Donate a Facebook Giveaway Prize

Contact Austin Regimbal, Marketing & Communications Director at 509.491.3238 or [email protected]

For more info, contact Elisabeth Holt at 509.491.3237 or [email protected].

Sheri Strong

Thanks to all our Ambassadors. We appreciate all you do for the

Regional Chamber!

Ambassador of the Quarter

Increase Brand Awareness!

#TCRCC


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

✓ SHARE your Good Health is Good Business challenge photos using #GHGB2017!

✓ ATTEND our May Business After Hours at Mustang Sign Group!

✓ SHOWCASE your products, events and promotions by advertising in the Regional Chamber eBlast!

To Do:

JUNE

THANK YOUApril Business After Hours Host:

Pahlisch Homes

Good Health is Good Business Premier Sponsor: Basin Pacific Insurance & Benefits

Good Health is Good Business Sponsors:

Kadlec, Lourdes, Tri-Cities Cancer Center, Tri-Cities Community Health, Ben Franklin Transit, Lynx Healthcare

Monthly Membership Luncheon Sponsor: Tri-City Cancer Center

MAY1 Good Health is Good Business Spring

8-Week Challenge Launch

11 Business After Hours - Mustang SignGroup

25 Business Development University

31 State of the Cities Membership Luncheon

1PTAC Workshop: Teaming & Joint Venturing for Government Contracting Success!

8 Business After Hours: JEA Senior Living

13 PTAC Workshop: Government Contracting Essentials

22 Business Development University

22-25 Cool Desert Nights

JULY4 River of Fire Festival

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation

announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business

owners.

More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create

about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce works to provide a platform for our

members to grow their business and expand the local economy.

Source: SBA.gov

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Commercial Real Estate Sales & Leasing | Professional Property Management | Residential Real Estate

Gayle Stack CCIM, CPM®

Designated BrokerCommercial Realtor

509-308-7310

1920 N. Pittsburgh Street | Suite A | Kennewick, WA 99336 | 509.735.4042 | www.EverStarRealty.com

Real Estateis our business.

Relationships are our focus.

FOR SALECommercial Kitchen in Richland, fully

licensed. Ideal for catering

FOR SALEQueensgate Village Bldg G. Professional

office with luxury residence above.

FOR LEASEOffices on Gage Blvd. with excellent visibility. Variety of suite sizes available for immediate occupancy.

FOR SALE AND LEASEMixed-use investment property in Pasco,

with one small office suite available.

FOR LEASEPasco warehouse with office near 20th

and Lewis. Ample parking.

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