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CONFERENCE TICKETS:

January 2015

Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon

Program: Speak Sports. Talk Business. Presentation of the ATHENA Awards

Speaker: Jen Mueller, Sideline Reporter for the Seattle Seahawks and CEO & Founder of Talk Sporty To Me

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Place: TRAC Center 6600 Burden Blvd. Pasco, WA 99301

Time: 11:30 am – Noon Registration & Networking Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch & Program

Cost: $20 Pre-registered members RSVP prior to Friday, January 22 $30 Non-members or RSVP after Friday, January 22

RSVP: 509.736.0510 or [email protected] by Friday, January 22

Premier Sponsor:

Register online! All debit cards,

Visa and MasterCard accepted. Cancellations after January 22

and “no-shows” will be invoiced.

■ $105 REGIONAL CHAMBER MEMBERS

■ $125 NON-MEMBERSSEE PAGE 3 FOR A DETAILED CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

1 Tri-CiTy regional Chamber of CommerCe

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair – Ron Boninger, TiLite Past Chair – Rene Vasquez, Ennis Fine Furniture Chair Elect – Marty Conger, Battelle Treasurer – Kevin Sullivan, KURION, Inc. 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 Christine Brown, KNDU TV 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 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 Ted Vause, MetLife Auto & Home Rae Weil, Mission Support Alliance STAFF Lori Mattson, President & CEOAshley Coronado, PTAC Business CounselorLisa Nelson, Event DirectorElisabeth Holt, Marketing & Membership DirectorAustin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs DirectorJason Jones, Sales ManagerKylie Elgin, Member Services & Programs ManagerMelinda Hoffman, Accounting CoordinatorShannon Burgess, Administrative CoordinatorBrandan Eckhardt, Communications CoordinatorJillian Marquez, Event CoordinatorAnna Jansen, Event Coordinator

Tom Doncaster is a registered representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Finacial Group, LLC (IFG), a

registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Doncaster Insurance and Financial Services is not affiliated with IFG. OSJ Branch:12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130

CA Insurance License #OC49403Tom Doncaster is a registered representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Doncaster Insurance and Financial Services is not affiliated with IFG. OSJ Branch: 12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130

Doncaster Insurance and Financial Services, Inc.1020 N. Center Parkway, Suite C, Kennewick, WA 99336

CA Insurance License #OC49403(509) 735-9518 • (509) 735-9503 Fax

Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pmw w w . t o m d o n c a s t e r . c o m

Insurance • Investments • Tax Preparat ion

Dallas Green RE/MAX Professionals

in Tri-Cities

Randy Way Sylvan Learning

Roland Thompson ALP Financial Planning Inc.

Tom Mackay AgriNorthwest

Don Karger Henry's Restaurant & Catering

Sherry Armijo Abadan

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our outgoing board

members for their years of service and outstanding leadership!

IN RECOGNITION

2Monthly V.o.I.C.E. of BusInEss | January 2015 Printed and Designed by: B E T T E N D O R F ’ S

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2014 HIGHLIGHTS BY THE NUMBERS

72 RIBBON CUTTING AND GROUND BREAKING

CEREMONIES

PLACED

311 TELEVISION ADS

171,914 WEBSITE

PAGEVIEWS

1,387 BUSINESS AFTER

HOURS ATTENDEES

$30,000 AWARDED IN SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE

PROGRAM

12,000 RIVER OF

FIRE SPECTATORS

938 NEW FACEBOOK

LIKES

60 ELECTED OFFICIALS ATTENDED ELECTED LEADERS RECEPTION

SENT

234 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ISSUE

LETTERS

300 ATTENDEES AT THE

3RD ANNUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE

BUSINESS EXPO & CONFERENCE DREW

CROWD OF

639

3,263 NETWORK TRI-CITIES

LUNCHEON ATTENDEES

PLACED

4,609 RADIO ADS

196 PLAYERS AT THE ANNUAL

GOLF CLASSIC

383,392 TOTAL

FACEBOOK REACH

158 MEDIA COVERED

ARTICLES

$295,000 SPONSOR

DOLLARS RAISED

PLACED

28 PRINT ADS

154 NEW

MEMBERS

$17,674,099 CONTRACTS AWARDED

TO PTAC CLIENTS

141 MEET THE

BUYER ATTENDEES

751 REGISTERED CARS

AT COOL DESERT NIGHTS

321 PTAC COUNSELING

SESSIONS

As we close 2014 and look ahead to 2015, it’s important to think about what we have collectively accomplished this past year and how we can serve our members even better next year. We are excited about the coming year and our many goals to continue making our members more successful. After all, we are only as strong as the members we serve.

320 BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY ATTENDEES

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JANUARY 28, 2015

9 - 9:15 am Welcome Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

9:15 - 9:50 am Morning Keynote My Top 5 CRAVE’s in Business: Lessons Learned from a Startup Junkie Melody Biringer, Founder, The CRAVE Company

9:50 - 10:25 am Creating Your Company Culture Carla Altepeter, CEO, Numerica Credit Union

10:25 - 10:55 am Break — Networking with Exhibitors

10:55 - 11:30 am Women’s Health & Genetics: What Every Woman Should Know Rachel Gorham, WHNP, Trios Health

11:30 am - Noon Break — Networking with Exhibitors

Noon - 1:30 pm Network Tri-Cities Luncheon Speak Sports. Talk Business. Jen Mueller, America’s Expert Talker + CEO, Talk Sporty to Me

Presentation of the 2015 ATHENA® Awards

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

1:30 - 2 pm Book Signing and Keynote Meet & Greet

2 - 2:45 pm Creating Authentic Connections Peggy Vasquez, Chief Executive Assistant, PNNL & Author, Not Just an Admin

Stories from the Front Line of Leadership Carol Moser, Executive Director, Benton Franklin Community Health Alliance Pam Montgomery, Owner, Chukar Cherries

Stand Up, Stand Out! Make your Mark in the Workplace Saundra Hill, Superintendent, Pasco School District Mary Gilmore, Regional Membership Coordinator, Northwest MedStar

2:45 - 3 pm Breaking — Network with Exhibitors

3 - 3:45 pm Real-World Etiquette: Modern Manners for Today’s Business and Beyond Shirley Simmons, The Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering Robyn Chastain, Kennewick School District

Find your Focus, Strive for Success Erin Meneely, Operations Director, Mid-Columbia Libraries Tracci Dial, Anchor/Reporter, KNDU-TV Afra Mayfield, Executive Director, Riverton Retirement & Assisted Living Community

Business Building Strategies... Using Sports Jen Mueller, America’s Expert Talker + CEO, Talk Sporty to Me

3:45 - 4:30 pm Best Business Friends (BBF) Wine Social

Contact: Jillian Marquez, Event Coordinator at [email protected] or 509.736.0510

Connecting Women. Creating Leaders.Premier Sponsor

JEN MUELLER LUNCHEON KEYNOTEAmerica’s Expert Talker + CEO, Talk Sporty to Me

MELODY BIRINGERMORNING KEYNOTEFounder, The CRAVE Company

REGISTER N O W !

CARLA ALTEPETER MAINSTAGE SPEAKERCEO, Numerica Credit Union

RACHEL GORHAM MAINSTAGE SPEAKERWHNP, Trios Health





People with energy...working for you.

Benton PUD offers incentives for energy efficiency improvements for your business or home.

Call 582-1234 or visit BentonPUD.org for details.

Partner with Benton PUD to save energy and money.

Government AffAirs UpdAte

Orientation, Presentations of Key Issues, Meetings with

Legislators and Popular Tri-Cities Legislative RECEPTION

Breakfast and Group Delegation Photo at the Capitol

Call 509.736.0510 for reservations or email

[email protected]

Registration form available at

www.tricityregionalchamber.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH (11:30 AM )

Reception begins at 6 pm.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH ( 7 - 9 AM)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Tri-City Regional Chamber of CommerceTri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) • Visit Tri-Cities

Pasco Chamber of Commerce • West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

ANNUAL TRI-CITIES LEGISLATIVE TRIP TO OLYMPIA

Connecting Women. Creating Leaders.

Founder, The CRAVE Company


W e are pleased to announce the 2014 Good Health is Good Business program had record participation of over 100

Regional Chamber businesses and six well-deserved winners, along with dozens of others who received weekly giveaways. After three successful years, the 2015 program will return this spring!

Ultimate Challenge Winners1st Place – Kim Smith, Paragon Corporate Housing 2nd Place – Lynette Martos, Tri-City Orthopaedics 3rd Place – Aaron Deaver, Ben Franklin Transit

Lifestyle Challenge Winners1st Place – Jeremy Nelson, Tri-City Construction Council 2nd Place – Fanessa Bell, Mission Support Alliance3rd Place – Gorica Gavric, HAPO Community Credit Union

Healthy Business Designation AwardsBenton PUD

Einan’s at SunsetFrontier Communications

SIGN Fracture Care InternationalMeier Architecture EngineeringTri-Cities Residential Services

Thank You Sponsors!

Networking Partners

Congratulations 2014 Winners!

PREMIER HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Are you ready for the healthiest year yet?

2014 Ultimate Challenge Winners

Details coming soon about the new and improved 2015 program!

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Contact [email protected] or 509.491.3241

mailto:[email protected]



Showcase your business during this highly visible Regional Chamber and community event! For sponsorship information contact Lisa Nelson, Event Director 509.491.3236 or [email protected]

Save the Date

Sponsorships Available! Gold Level:

2015

March 25, 2015 11 am - 1:30 pm Three Rivers Convention Center

PREMIER SPONSOR:

Silver Level:

BUSINESS ON A ROLL!NOMINATE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!

Business on a Roll winners will be announced by VIDEO shown at Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon! Videos will be produced by PIXELSOFT FILMS! Please submit Business on a Roll nominations by February 6, 2015 to [email protected] or FAX to 509.783.1733

Celebrate the accomplishments of the Regional Chamber, business community and the

entrepreneurial spirit!

DID YOUR BUSINESS ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN 2014?

• Experience a large revenue increase?• Add more employees to staff?• Receive any prestigious awards?

THEN YOU’RE A …

Celebrate the accomplishments of the Regional Chamber, our volunteers and outstanding members!

Premier Sponsor:

Sponsporships Available! Showcase your business at the largest Regional Chamber luncheon of the year! Contact Lisa Nelson, Event Director at 509.491.3236 or [email protected]

Gold Level:

Silver Level:

March 25, 2015 • 11 am – 1:30 pm Three Rivers Convention Center

2014 Business on a Roll Awards!

DID YOUR BUSINESS ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN 2014?

• Experience a large revenue increase? • Add more employees to staff? • Receive any prestigious awards?

NOMINATE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!Business on a Roll winners will be announced by video shown at the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon! Videos will be produced by PIXELSOFT FILMS! Submit Business on a Roll nominations by February 6, 2015 to [email protected]



Business

Thursday, January 8, 2015 4 - 6 pm | Free to Members | Bring a Friend!

Hosted by:

Rawlings Flooring America 6250 W. Clearwater Ave. • Kennewick, WA 99336

Rawlings Flooring America is a family owned, local company who specialize in client satisfaction. Their showroom features a large selection of all flooring types, custom

backsplashes, countertops, cabinets and assistance from their highly trained design professionals. They take the stress out of planning your dream home and create a

fun, personalized experience. They’ll gladly work with you on your project. Big or small, residential or commercial,

materials and warrantied installation. They do it all!

Stop by the Tri-City Regional Chamber’s January Business After Hours for an afternoon

of networking, door prizes, food and fun!

Interested in hosting a Business After Hours?

For more information contact Jillian at

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


CHAMBER SNAPSHOTS


Derrick Stricker, CCIMCell: [email protected]

Dirk Stricker, Managing BrokerCell: [email protected]

Professional Building has 3,200 SF available. Offering at $20.00 PSF with tenant improvements.

6802 W. Rio Grande, #200, Kennewick.

3.37 Commercial Acres fronting Hwy 395. Asking $733,985.00 for this site with all city services.

4233 W. 27th Avenue Kennewick.

Pad Lot in front of Fred Meyers Richland - $399,000.00 for this .98 acre zoned C3.

18 Acres at $10.00 PSF zoned C3 on Tapteal Drive Richland. Will Divide 2 acres and up.

All City Services.

End Cap available March 2015 when Verizon leaves. Great Visibility and Traffic.

1,690 SF at $19.00 PSF (NNN).

Beautiful landscape site with Professional Medical/Office building for $1,795,000.00 at

8200 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick. Call for your showing.

SAME BROKER EXPERIENCE

with LARGER RESOURCES

Call Dirk or Derrick or go to www.StrickerCRE.com to view more information on these listings and others.

LAND FOR SALE

Strategies to Maximize Your Business Web Presence

Presented by: Thomas Manley & Derek Nelson Focal Point Marketing & Multimedia

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2015Time: 1 - 3 pmLocation: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center Bechtel Board Room 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336Cost: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members RSVP by Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Online or by phone 509.736.0510

Join us for this practical workshop to obtain the latest information about the concepts and tools required to develop a strong online brand and to learn best practices for small business in today’s digital world. Get easy-to-understand and easy-to-use information on web content management tools, tips for optimizing websites for mobile users and how to drive traffic with search engines and social media. This training is designed for small business owners, marketing and communications professionals or anyone who manages or controls a business website.

Attendees can expect to grasp concepts including:

• The flexibility of content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress

• Search engine optimization (SEO)

• Responsive design (for mobile and tablet users)

• The importance of using rich-media and its role in the success of your web presence

Workshop participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or wireless device to work through various concepts as the presentation will be centered around a demonstration website especially built for this workshop.

Member FDIC

Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by:

For questions or assistance with registration, please contact Ashley Coronado at 509.491.3231 or

[email protected]

Marketing to the Federal Government

Learn how to identify your government customers, analyze current and future needs, select and develop the right tools to assist your marketing efforts, connect with your customers and learn best practices to achieve marketing success.

Topics include:• Creating an effective capability statement that will sell

your company to potential clients

• Marketing your competitive advantages

• Identifying which agencies and prime contractors to target

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Time: 9-10:30 am

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

Cost: Free

RSVP: online at washingtonptac.org/events

Sponsored by the Washington PTAC at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce





26-36 Years As MembersYRS MEMBER LEVEL37 Western Sintering Entrepreneur28 Banner Bank Corporate27 Walker Heye Meehan & Eisinger Entrepreneur

21-25 Years As Members25 Agrium, Inc. Entrepreneur24 Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center Executive24 Gesa Credit Union Corporate24 Radio Tri-Cities Business23 Columbia Colstor, Inc. Affiliate23 Lutheran Community Services Entrepreneur22 American Red Cross Benton-Franklin Chapter Entrepreneur22 Images Entrepreneur

16-20 Years As Members20 Walmart - Kennewick Corporate20 Catering to You Entrepreneur19 Baymont Inn & Suites Business19 Casa Mia of Richland Entrepreneur18 Hampton Inn Business18 KEPR TV Affiliate18 Tessenderlo Kerley Affiliate18 S & K Electric Entrepreneur18 Jesse's Lawn Maintenance Entrepreneur17 Tri-Cities Laboratory Entrepreneur17 HandWorks Northwest, PLLC Entrepreneur16 Azteca Mexican Restaurant Entrepreneur16 Irrigation Specialists Inc. Entrepreneur

10-15 Years As Members15 Baker Boyer Bank Business14 Children's Developmental Center Entrepreneur13 CSA Building Entrepreneur12 Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC Affiliate12 A+ Transportation NW, Inc. Entrepreneur12 Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc. Entrepreneur12 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Richland Entrepreneur11 Horn Rapids RV Resort Entrepreneur11 Meyers Auto Tech Entrepreneur11 Riggle Plumbing, Inc. Entrepreneur10 Cascade Natural Gas Corp. Corporate10 Hilton Garden Inn Business10 American Cancer Society Entrepreneur10 Lawton Publishing Entrepreneur

5-9 Years As Members9 The Kenmore Team Business9 Proliance Surgeons Northwest Orthopedic Affiliate9 Copiers Northwest Entrepreneur9 Heaston & Thompson Vision Clinic Entrepreneur9 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Pasco Entrepreneur8 In Home Medical Entrepreneur8 Stevenson Advertising Entrepreneur7 APEX Benefits, Inc. Entrepreneur7 Benton Clean Air Agency Entrepreneur7 Pediatrics for You, PLLC Entrepreneur7 D.L. Williams Insurance, Inc. Entrepreneur6 Washington River Protection Solutions, LLC Visionary6 Educated Cigar & Wine Entrepreneur6 Mid-Columbia Symphony Entrepreneur6 NCMI Corporation Entrepreneur6 Outerwall, Inc. Entrepreneur6 Pacific Mobile Structures Entrepreneur6 Padilla Masonry Entrepreneur6 Reinig Barber & Henry Entrepreneur

5-9 Years As Members continued...

YRS MEMBER LEVEL6 ServiceMaster Entrepreneur6 The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia Entrepreneur6 Thompson Hill Cellars Entrepreneur5 Davita Chinook Kidney Center Corporate5 Benton County Mosquito Control Entrepreneur5 Red Lion Inn & Suites Kennewick Entrepreneur

4 Years As Members4 Club 24 - Kennewick Corporate4 Bob's Burgers and Brew Business4 Signs By Sue Entrepreneur4 The Williams Agency Business

3 Years As Members3 Simmons Insurance Group Business3 Advanced Overhead Door, LLC Entrepreneur3 BANLIN Construction, LLC Entrepreneur3 Benton Franklin Title Company Entrepreneur3 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Tri-Cities Entrepreneur3 Builders Hardware & Supply Entrepreneur3 Columbia Park Golf Course Entrepreneur3 Drywall Interiors Entrepreneur3 Excelsior Design, Inc. Entrepreneur3 Freestone Environmental Services Entrepreneur3 Ignite Youth Mentoring Entrepreneur3 Innovative Mortgage, Inc. Entrepreneur3 Mahaffey Enterprises Entrepreneur3 MH Construction Entrepreneur3 MMEC Architecture and Interiors Entrepreneur3 Now Mortgage Entrepreneur3 Oswalt Teel & Franklin CPA Entrepreneur3 Pasco Auto Parts & Trucks Parts - NAPA Entrepreneur3 Rawlings Flooring America & Design Entrepreneur3 Ronald L. Burt Tax and Accounting, LLC Entrepreneur3 Ski Bluewood Entrepreneur3 Sperline Raekes, PLLC Entrepreneur3 Sun Pacific Energy Entrepreneur3 The Thompson Home Entrepreneur3 Thurston Properties Entrepreneur3 Tri-Cities Development Co., LLC Entrepreneur3 Scentsy - Deborah Cooper Entrepreneur

2 Years As Members2 Columbia Basin Hearing Center Business2 Dr. Lee Ostler Business2 Affinity at Southridge Entrepreneur2 Allstate Insurance - Groth Entrepreneur2 Argus Insurance Entrepreneur2 Carousel of Dreams Foundation Entrepreneur2 Charter Media Entrepreneur2 Fidelitas Wines Entrepreneur2 Nilson & Oord Entrepreneur2 Specialty Mobility Entrepreneur

1 Year As Members1 Landmark Professional Mortgage Company Business1 Castle Megastore Group, Inc. Entrepreneur1 Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties Entrepreneur1 Versatile Media Group Entrepreneur1 310 Consulting Business1 Center for Psychological Services Business1 Friends of Badger Mountain Entrepreneur


Ribbon Cutting

Edible Arrangements Store #1533 Kennewick

Ribbon Cutting

Legacy Ford Pasco

Ribbon Cutting

Account Sense PLLC Kennewick

A Benefit of Membership –Ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies are a benefit of membership and offer you the opportunity to become acquainted with fellow members while showcasing your business.

To find out more about hosting your ribbon cutting, contact Kylie Elgin at 509.491.3241 or [email protected]

Ribbon Cutting

West Coast Auto Dealers Pasco

Ribbon Cutting

Fuse, SPC Richland

Celebrating anniversaries with the Tri-City Regional Chamber

of Commerce

Elisabeth HoltMarketing &

Membership Director

Austin Neilson Government & Economic

Affairs Director

have you

Celebrating One Year!

We're proud to

ON OUR TEAM

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY





West Coast Auto Dealers Justin Henning 509.545.0101 3203 W. Marie St. Pasco, WA 99301 www.wcdealers.com

Papa John’s Pizza Preston House 509.374.8400 2400 W. Kennewick Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 www.yourpapajohns.com Many things guide Papa John’s Pizza toward excellence, but nothing is as important as their commitment to quality. They pride their selves in providing a menu that’s prepared with only the finest ingredients. From fresh vegetables to their never frozen, hand-tossed original dough and superior-quality tomato sauce … the result is pure pizza excellence.

Go Low Fitness Troy Teal 509.539.6290 100 N. Morain, Suite 106 Kennewick, WA 99336 www.golowfitness.com GO-Low Fitness introduces entertaining indoor virtual golf! Choose from over 87 courses, including Pebble Beach. Using the same technology we offer accurate swing assessments to assist you and your golf professional. They also offer personal training specifically developed to improve your golf game. Call today to schedule your tee-time.

CrossFit Unrestrained Audrey Idler 509.545.0458 3501 Road 68 #104 Pasco, WA 99301 www.crossfitunrestrained.com CrossFit Unrestrained offers a strength and conditioning program committed to assisting in improving the overall health and fitness of our clients. This is achieved by utilizing constantly varied, functional movements, done at a high intensity in our programming. With that our workouts are never boring and the results are always dramatic!

Platinum Inspection Services Kenny Larsen 509.947.2293 www.platinum-inspections.com Platinum Inspection Services is a local family-owned business that specializes in home inspections, including pre-sale inspections which help the seller have a less stressful home sale and new home inspections which check for cosmetic flaws and construction deficiencies. Platinum Inspection Services are the only local inspection company offering video sewer inspections!

Therapy Solutions Sara Nelson DPT – 509.396.3707 1455 Columbia Park Trail Richland, WA 99352 www.therapy-solutions.us

Creative Success Systems Michelle Hess Withers 509.205.8672 www.creativesuccesssystems.com

GN Northern, Inc. Rebecca Larsen 509.248.9798 2618 W. Kennewick Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 www.gnnorthern.com From its modest beginnings in late 1994, GN Northern has since worked on some of the region’s largest construction projects. Their goal has been to provide their clients the best possible service while striving to build lasting relationships. Two decades of established client relationships and dedicated employees have enabled GN Northern to attain steady growth and recognition in the engineering and construction industry.

Gather 4 Him Christian College Robert B. Nash 509.420.4545 929 Aaron Dr. Richland, WA 99352 www.college.gather4him.net Gather 4 Him Christian College offers an Associate of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. Their degree offers the general university requirements in communication, quantitative skills, human performance, humanities, social sciences and mathematics. Their electives are in Biblical Education. G4HCC is degree authorized with the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Currently, they are pursuing a national accreditation with Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).

Miss D’s Thrift Shop Diana Shockey 509.205.4985 2417 W. Kennewick Ave. Kennewick, WA 99337

Bar M Ranch Christy Lamberson 509.736.2086 58840 Bar M Lane Adams, OR 97810 www.barmranch.com Nestled in a scenic valley of the Blue Mountains, the Ranch is a charming rustic styled multi-purpose event facility that accommodates business conferences, seminars, retreats, vacations and weddings. The Ranch, operated by Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities, has a variety of vintage western buildings, food service, A/V equipment and 633 acres to meet the needs of small to large groups up to 250. It’s just far enough away to achieve that get-away experience yet conveniently located from the Tri-Cities.

Ashby Law Manna McIntosh 509.572.3700 8900 W. Tucannon Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 www.pnwfamilylaw.com

Iron Mountain Construction Management, LLC Meghan Chalk 509.531.9029 PO Box 1935 Richland, WA 99352 www.ironmtncm.com IIron Mountain Construction Management, LLC is a staff augmentation company that provides highly skilled and technically qualified people to its clients. Iron Mountain recruits professionals with specialized knowledge in technical fields; their field implementation experience distinguishes Iron Mountain from its competitors. Iron Mountain is a woman-owned small business.

Edward Jones Investments Chad McDonald 509.967.5890 4900 Paradise Way, Suite #108 West Richland, WA 99353 www.edwardjones.com

LEARN Group 1 Meets every Tuesday 12 – 1 pm

LEARN Group 2 Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 12 – 1 pm

LEARN Group 3 Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 12 – 1 pm

■ Free at the Business Level of membership and above

Contact Kylie Elgin at [email protected] today to reserve your seat

(Space available on a first come first served basis)

NEW

3 LEARN Groups to choose from: NewNew&

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http://www.barmranch.com

http://www.pnwfamilylaw.com

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http://www.edwardjones.com


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REGIONAL CHAMBER OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE MONTH

NOV

Pictured left to right: Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber Jeanne Dillner, CEO, SIGN Fracture Care International René Vasquez, Board Chair, Tri-City Regional Chamber

T hank you!Thank you to our 2014 Business Development

University presenters!

We appreciate you sharing your expertise to educate your fellow Regional Chamber members.

Roland Thompson, ALP Financial PlanningGale Lyon, FocalPoint Business CoachingGloria Lyon, FocalPoint Business CoachingEric Hsu, Clear Focus LawApril King, Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryConnie Brockman, Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryShae Frichette, Frichette WineryChristy Lambert, Lambert CoachingMarc Sims, Sharehouse CoffeeCarlos Martinez, Dura-Shine CleanLoAnn Ayers, WSU Tri-CitiesP. Simon Mahler, Mid-Columbia SCORETyler Goodro, DevfuzionPaul Casey, Growing Forward ServicesDiana Cutsforth, Express Employment ProfessionalsLisa Monteagudo, Century 21 Tri-CitiesVicki Monteagudo, Century 21 Tri-CitiesMichelle Withers, Creative Success Systems

Member FDIC

Sponsored by:

The Tri-City Regional Chamber is pleased to announce SIGN Fracture Care International as the November “Outstanding Member of the Month.” Since joining the Regional Chamber in 2011, SIGN Fracture Care has maintained a continuous presence at Regional Chamber functions and has participated as a sponsor of the Good Health is Good Business Program. More importantly, we would like to thank SIGN Fracture Care for the incredible work they do around the world. It was reported earlier this year that SIGN trained doctors have performed over 125,000 surgeries in more than 53 countries. SIGN has received numerous awards over the years recognizing them as 2010 Manufacturer of the Year, 2011 Nonprofit Company of the Year, and 2013 Patent for Humanity Award…just to name a few.

Thank you, SIGN Fracture Care International for the impactful work that you do and for your support of the Regional Chamber. We are proud to recognize you as the November Member of the Month!





✓ Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce was one of 3,000 neighborhood champions in the U.S.

✓ Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland joined 450 cities across the country proclaiming November 29th, Small Business Saturday

✓ 88 million consumers shopped small on November 29th - up 14.9% from 2013

✓ $14.3 billion spent with independent retailers and restaurants

✓ More than 126,000 tweets were sent in support of the initiative, many using #smallbizsat and #shopsmall

✓ The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution, co-sponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell and James Risch, designating November 29th as Small Business Saturday

✓ @WAStateCommerce featured two Tri-City Regional Chamber members @frichettewinery and @ChukarCherries on their twitter account

For a complete listing of events, visit www.tricityregionalchamber.com

January1 Chamber Office closed8 Business After Hours – Rawlings Flooring America21 PTAC Class – “Marketing to the Federal Government”22 Business Development University28 Women in Business Conference 28 Network Tri-Cities Luncheon

February10 PTAC Class – “Government Contracting Essentials”12 Business After Hours – Desert Valley Eye Care12-13 Tri-Cities Legislative Council – Trip to Olympia 24 PTAC Class – “WOSB/EDWOSB Certification Process”25 Network Tri-Cities Luncheon26 Business Development University

✓ Attend the 4th Annual Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference. ✓ Register for the first BDU of the year. ✓ Secure your 2015 Regional Chamber sponsorships. ✓ Refer a business to join the Chamber! ✓ Register for Tri-Cities Legislative Council's trip to Olympia.

November NTC Mid-Columbia Libraries

Door Prizes Barley’s BrewHub Just Roses Flowers and More The Alley Public House and Brews

December Business After Hours Sponsor PorterKinney, PC

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PASCO, WA

PERMIT NO. 361

Building G Office and Condo Metropolitan living above your office.

1,898 sq. ft. professional office. Luxury residence with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Building I Retail Popular retail location. Extensively remodeled with custom bar and

built-in fireplace. 1,936 square feet.

FOR SALE Queensgate Properties

FOR LEASE Office On Kennewick

Avenue one block off Hwy 395.

Convenient, 2,500 square foot office plus conference

facility.

FOR LEASE OfficeUpdated professional office suite.

Just off Gage Boulevard.

FOR LEASE Retail & OfficeOffice suite with multiple privates, or large retail space, formerly salon use.

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