march april newsletter 2018

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Kent, WA

Permit No. 238

Kent Chamber of Commerce

524 West Meeker, Suite 1

Kent, WA 98032

(253) 854-1770

[email protected]

Thank you to those business who have already sponsored our President’s Gala including our Thank you to those business who have already sponsored our President’s Gala including our Thank you to those business who have already sponsored our President’s Gala including our Thank you to those business who have already sponsored our President’s Gala including our

Presenting, High Honor and Media sponsors whose logos are on the front of this newsletter. Presenting, High Honor and Media sponsors whose logos are on the front of this newsletter. Presenting, High Honor and Media sponsors whose logos are on the front of this newsletter. Presenting, High Honor and Media sponsors whose logos are on the front of this newsletter.

There are many more ways to get involved with this event. There are many more ways to get involved with this event. There are many more ways to get involved with this event. There are many more ways to get involved with this event.

Contact us for more information! Contact us for more information! Contact us for more information! Contact us for more information!

Over 400 people attend this black tie optional event and we look forward Over 400 people attend this black tie optional event and we look forward Over 400 people attend this black tie optional event and we look forward Over 400 people attend this black tie optional event and we look forward to seeing everyone there on May 18th. to seeing everyone there on May 18th. to seeing everyone there on May 18th. to seeing everyone there on May 18th.

Winter is Coming Winter is Coming Winter is Coming Winter is Coming ---- Back of Bid Card Sponsor: Back of Bid Card Sponsor: Back of Bid Card Sponsor: Back of Bid Card Sponsor: Marti Reeder with John L. Scott Real Estate

Table Sponsors: Table Sponsors: Table Sponsors: Table Sponsors: Columbia Bank, Poulsbo RV, Curran Law Firm, Oberto

Growing Strong Throne Sponsor: Growing Strong Throne Sponsor: Growing Strong Throne Sponsor: Growing Strong Throne Sponsor: Cindi Cameron: Fairway Independent Mortgage

Red Carpet Sponsor: Red Carpet Sponsor: Red Carpet Sponsor: Red Carpet Sponsor: DA Sound

Live Auction Sponsor: Live Auction Sponsor: Live Auction Sponsor: Live Auction Sponsor: NW Welding & Gases

Dessert Dash Sponsor: Dessert Dash Sponsor: Dessert Dash Sponsor: Dessert Dash Sponsor: Alki Bakery

Heads & Tails Sponsor: Heads & Tails Sponsor: Heads & Tails Sponsor: Heads & Tails Sponsor: AAA Pest Control

Unbowed Unbent Unbroken Auction SponsorsUnbowed Unbent Unbroken Auction SponsorsUnbowed Unbent Unbroken Auction SponsorsUnbowed Unbent Unbroken Auction Sponsors

Alki Bakery, Champion Arms, Cutco, Columbia Bank, Golden Steer Steak n’ Rib

House, Jeff Heiss Painting, NW African American Museum, McMonigle Veterinary

Hospital, Pat’s Plumbing, Price Co. Ride the Ducks, The Museum of Flight, Valley

Floor Company, Wildwaves Theme & Water Park, Wolf Haven International,

WSU Athletic Ticket Office

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March & April 2018 Newsletter

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Kent Chamber of Commerce: You can LEAN on us

President’s Gala and Business President’s Gala and Business President’s Gala and Business President’s Gala and Business Leadership AwardsLeadership AwardsLeadership AwardsLeadership Awards

Presented by: Republic Services

Doors open at 5 p.m. on May 18th at the Accesso Showare Center

HIGH HONOR SPONSOR

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5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ---- Reception, Champagne Welcome and Silent AuctionReception, Champagne Welcome and Silent AuctionReception, Champagne Welcome and Silent AuctionReception, Champagne Welcome and Silent Auction

6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. ---- Silent Auction # 1 ClosesSilent Auction # 1 ClosesSilent Auction # 1 ClosesSilent Auction # 1 Closes



7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. ---- Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. ---- Heads & Tails Game, Live Auction, FundHeads & Tails Game, Live Auction, FundHeads & Tails Game, Live Auction, FundHeads & Tails Game, Live Auction, Fund----anananan----Item, Item, Item, Item, Dessert Dash and Business Leadership AwardsDessert Dash and Business Leadership AwardsDessert Dash and Business Leadership AwardsDessert Dash and Business Leadership Awards

10 p.m. 10 p.m. 10 p.m. 10 p.m. ---- ClosingClosingClosingClosing

Tickets are $75 and include a champagne welcome and plated dinner.

Purchase your tickets at www.kentchamber.com or call us at (253) 854-1770

President’s Corner

Silver Investor

Hello Chamber Members,

Can you believe it’s already the end of 1st quarter - where does the time go!? Your

Chamber has been busy on multiple fronts.

First, welcome to our new Business Development Director, Dawn Hong. She

brings to us a unique combination of business ownership and non-profit fundraising

experience. We are very confident about her ability to positively impact our membership

numbers. We are excited to have Dawn on our team. I hope you get to meet her very soon.

Second, the Chamber has been diligently advocating two important issues. As you

know, the Chamber strongly supports education and workforce development. The Kent

School District Proposition #1 and Proposition #2 passed by narrow margins. Thank you,

voters of Kent. We are excited that these two propositions have passed so that the children

of Kent have opportunities to learn and develop into the future leaders of our community.

We are also standing in support of the Kent Police Department with Proposition A: Yes for a Safer Kent. The

Chamber has been in close contact with the City of Kent and we are comfortable with the assurances we’ve received that

the money raised from an increased utility tax will not be redirected for any other purpose. The safety of our residents,

employees and property are paramount to the economic growth and prosperity of Kent. Please vote Yes for a Safer

Kent!

I encourage all members to get involved and actively engage with the Chamber. Our positive impact and voice

is stronger together. Also, take advantage of our referral program by encouraging new members to join, too.

Don’t forget to purchase your table, sponsorship or donate a silent auction item for our upcoming President’s

Gala and Business Leadership Awards presented by Republic Services. You don’t want to miss the fun on Friday, May

18th.

Steve Haft, President of the Kent Chamber of Commerce & Senior VP of HR at Oberto

Copper Investors

Business After Hours Month from

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the 4th Thursday of every

month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy networking in a fun

and relaxed environment at our Business After

Hours. Held in a variety of businesses throughout the

Kent area, these evening receptions are a great place to

meet fellow professionals. After Hours events are

always professionally catered, have great giveaway

prizes and new in 2018, a networking game will be

played at all After Hours events.

High Honor High Honor High Honor High Honor Sponsor $1000Sponsor $1000Sponsor $1000Sponsor $1000

Recognition in all pre and post event publicity

Day of event & program signage

Quarter page ad in program

Ours is the Fury Ours is the Fury Ours is the Fury Ours is the Fury Table Sponsor $750Table Sponsor $750Table Sponsor $750Table Sponsor $750


Day of event program recognition

Complimentary Table of 8 in preferred location

We Do Not Sow We Do Not Sow We Do Not Sow We Do Not Sow Wine Sponsor $800 or 10 cases Wine Sponsor $800 or 10 cases Wine Sponsor $800 or 10 cases Wine Sponsor $800 or 10 cases of wineof wineof wineof wine————Brand part of the event after your business

Hear the Roar Hear the Roar Hear the Roar Hear the Roar Printing of Program Sponsor $750Printing of Program Sponsor $750Printing of Program Sponsor $750Printing of Program Sponsor $750

1/2 page ad in program


Day of event & program recognition

Unbowed Unbent Unbroken Unbowed Unbent Unbroken Unbowed Unbent Unbroken Unbowed Unbent Unbroken SponsorSponsorSponsorSponsor————auction auction auction auction

itemsitemsitemsitems

Providing an auction item is a great way to showcase

your business! Over 4oo people attend this Gala and

browse silent and live auctions. By providing an item

unique to your business or a gift certificate to get

customers in the door you help the Kent Chamber

reach our fundraising goals while advertising your

business.

Fire Blood Fire Blood Fire Blood Fire Blood

SponsorshipSponsorshipSponsorshipSponsorship————

exclusive exclusive exclusive exclusive

sponsorship in sponsorship in sponsorship in sponsorship in

each category $350each category $350each category $350each category $350

◊ Champagne

◊ Wine Raffle

◊ Centerpiece Sponsor

Family Duty Honor Family Duty Honor Family Duty Honor Family Duty Honor Sponsorship $250 Sponsorship $250 Sponsorship $250 Sponsorship $250 (2 in each category available) (2 in each category available) (2 in each category available) (2 in each category available)

◊ Red Carpet Sponsor

◊ Silent Auction Sponsor

◊ Bar Sponsor

◊ Fund an Item

Growing Strong Growing Strong Growing Strong Growing Strong Sponsor $500Sponsor $500Sponsor $500Sponsor $500

For the building of the iron throne.

In all the sponsorships you receive:In all the sponsorships you receive:In all the sponsorships you receive:In all the sponsorships you receive:

⇒ Brand part of the event after your business

⇒ Day of Event signage

⇒ Recognition in all pre and post event publicity

⇒ Day of event & program recognition

Thank you to our Presenting and Media Sponsor:

PRESIDENT’S GALA & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Silver Investors

The Kent Chamber of Commerce supports the City of Kent Proposition A: Yes for a

Safer Kent. In April 2018 the voters of Kent will have the opportunity to vote to

approve a 2% increase in their utility tax. This tax increase funds additional police

officers and criminal justice services in Kent, and would authorize the city to levy a

2% utility tax increase, from 6% to 8% on electricity, gas and telephone and cable

television utility rates.

The mission of the Kent Police Department is to aggressively fight crime while serving with compassion. Our residents

and businesses deserve the highest quality of service to keep them safe and address quality of life issues.

These funds will be segregated and dedicated exclusively for public safety purposes and accounted for separately from

other city funds. The Chamber, as an organization, has also been assured that money currently going to fund the police

from the general fund will not be supplanted - pulling dollars that have originally been allocated to police to then fund

other areas of City services. It is because of these assurances that the Chamber is comfortable in support of Proposition

A.

Currently the Kent Police Department has the lowest ratio of officers per 1,000 residents as compared to other cities in

the Puget Sound Region. If the voters pass this utility tax increase, we will see additional officers being phased in over

a three year period that will put us at a rate of 1.4 officers per 1,000 residents. This increase in officers will put Kent in

line with Auburn and Federal Way, but still below the officer rates of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett.

The safety of our residents, employees and businesses is incredibly important to the economic growth, vitality and

prosperity of Kent. We urge you to support and vote yes on the City of Kent Proposition A.

The 2018 Business Directory & Relocation Guide is here!

A copy of this beautiful book will be

mailed to EVERY BUSINESS in

Kent. All 1650 of them. Businesses

are also encouraged to display them

in their lobby and hand them out to

their customer. If you would like a

box of 80 Directories, free of charge

and delivered, please email Dawn

Hong and she will deliver them

ASAP.

New Investor Spotlight

As of Jan. 1,

2018, I LOVE

KENT is part

of South King

Media, an

independent “Mom & Pop” network of

local news and event blogs, including

the multiple award-winning B-Town

(Burien) Blog.

Under the new management of Scott

Schaefer at South King Media, watch

for this website to grow and utilize more

recent technologies like video, audio and

other multimedia.

Bronze Investors

New member Spotlight

They stand out in the home care

agencies field by being a home care

company that offers a diverse

selection of services designed

specifically to cater to your

individualized health needs. Serving Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue

and surrounding communities.

Contact Melanie Mosshart at (206) 966-6552 for more

information.

Do you enjoy

planning

events and

seeing your

hard work

come to

fruition? Join

the Kent Chamber Events Committee.

We meet the last Tuesday of the month

from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chamber

office.

PRESIDENT’S GALA AWARDS SUBMISSIONPRESIDENT’S GALA AWARDS SUBMISSIONPRESIDENT’S GALA AWARDS SUBMISSIONPRESIDENT’S GALA AWARDS SUBMISSION

Nominate your favorite person, organization and/or business online at Nominate your favorite person, organization and/or business online at Nominate your favorite person, organization and/or business online at Nominate your favorite person, organization and/or business online at

www.ketnchamber.comwww.ketnchamber.comwww.ketnchamber.comwww.ketnchamber.com

The annual “Business Excellence Awards” recognize and applaud the exceptional leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that member companies and their employees embody and share with our organization and our community. Nomination alone for one of these awards brings prestige. Please join us in identifying those who deserve to be recognized by nominating a Kent Chamber member. Nomination forms are inserted into this newsletter or can be found at www.kentchamber.com Please complete all information requested and submit to the Chamber office no later than April 14, 2018.

Educator of the YearEducator of the YearEducator of the YearEducator of the Year - Presented to an educator, school administrator or businessperson who has made significant impact to ensure a highly motivated and skilled workforce.

Chamber Member of the YearChamber Member of the YearChamber Member of the YearChamber Member of the Year - The award honors a member whose infectious enthusiasm, vision and drive has caused more businesses and their employees to be engaged and supportive of the Kent Chamber.

Legislator/Government Employee of the YearLegislator/Government Employee of the YearLegislator/Government Employee of the YearLegislator/Government Employee of the Year - Awarded to an elected official or government employee who, through their actions and leadership, supported the business community’s need for reasonable costs for rules of doing business.

Citizen of the YearCitizen of the YearCitizen of the YearCitizen of the Year - Awarded to a member that has contributed significant resources to the community improving the livability and quality of the community through personal or company leadership.

Customer Service of the YearCustomer Service of the YearCustomer Service of the YearCustomer Service of the Year - Presented to a member company that engages in exceptional customer service.

Manufacturer of the YearManufacturer of the YearManufacturer of the YearManufacturer of the Year - Honoring the individuals and companies that bring uncompromising excellence to Kent manufacturing.

New Business of the YearNew Business of the YearNew Business of the YearNew Business of the Year – Awarded to a new business that has come to Kent. Must have opened doors in the last two years.

Economic Engine of the Year Economic Engine of the Year Economic Engine of the Year Economic Engine of the Year – Presented to a member company that caused new jobs to be sustained in the area or maintained a significant number of current jobs to insure a stable job force in our community.

Business of the YearBusiness of the YearBusiness of the YearBusiness of the Year - Presented to a member company that has engaged in civic and community leadership.

Community Influencer of the Year Community Influencer of the Year Community Influencer of the Year Community Influencer of the Year ---- (industry specialty category for 2018). Each year, the Kent Chamber will recognize industry specific businesses of the year. This will be awarded to person or business that has influenced the shape of our community.

Like the Kent Chamber of

Commerce on Facebook,

connect with us on

Instagram and make sure

you are receiving the

weekly Monday E-newsletter to keep

up to date with the Kent Chamber!

AssetLab Presentation Development 2018

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Thursday of each month in 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for business

development with AssetLab! This will be the best hour and half you spend for business growth the

entire month!

March 15th - How To Rank Higher In Google Search

April 19th - How To Start Selling Online

About Jeff: Jeff is the head marketing Guru at AssetLab, a local online marketing company that

helps businesses generate more leads and sales online. AssetLab specializes in websites, social

media, and online branding and is unique because it operates its own internet based businesses.

Learn more at http://AssetLab.us

How To Rank Higher On Google Search Results

The top few spots on Google search results bring in over 70% of clicks. Join

the Marketing Guru at AssetLab Academy to learn how to get your business

higher in search results so that more customers come to your website.

How To Start Selling Products Online

Selling products on your website is easy if you know how to get started. Join

the eCommerce Guru at AssetLab Academy to learn which store platform fits

your business, how to working with suppliers, how to fulfill online orders, and

how to provide great customer service.

Volunteer Spotlight!

Congratulations to Dan Bogart who has

been named the Sr. Vice President,

Commercial Banking Division Manager at

Banner Bank. Dan has served on the Kent

Chamber Finance Committee for over 5

years. We are thrilled that he is able and willing to continue

his service to our organization as he transitions to his new role!

His specialties include: Commercial and Industrial Lending

(asset based lending); Commercial Real Estate Lending;

Treasury Management Services; Non profit finance.

He also gives of his time on the Multi-Service Center Board

and is an active Rotarian.

Copper Investors

You can impact the lives of Kent Middle School students with just a

half day commitment.

On March 28th we will hold our spring 2018 Career Fair at Meeker Middle School. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and invest in future generations. You will impact over 650 seventh and eighth graders during this half day event. The event will take place at Meeker Middle School (12600 SE 192nd

Street in Renton – Yes, the Kent School District expands into a Renton address) on March 28th from 8:15 AM to 11:10 AM. Your participation will involve (3) thirty minute presentations to 15-30 students on the general information of your work field, as well as the education requirements necessary to pursue that career path. We require that you commit to all 3 rotations. Your presentation should be informative, interactive and fun. Think back to when you were 13 years old, what captivated you? We want this to be an inspiring and engaging morning for the youth. The more interactive you are with the students the better engagement you will have during your presentation. Also, you should be prepared to answer questions on your salary range and history. The kids do not have a filter with regards to asking these sorts of questions and they are very interested in money. Once you sign up, we will be happy to provide some tips for your presentation to make it more engaging for the students. Also, please let us know beforehand about your A/V requirements for the presentations.

Our goal is to expose them to a variety of future career paths. We believe that the earlier students start to prepare for their future the more successful they will be. This career fair will provide the opportunity for the students to start thinking about their long term goals before they begin high school. Please join us, as a presenter, for the Meeker Middle School Career Fair – your half day commitment could influence the entire life of a middle school student.

Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible. Please contact our CEO if you are interested in sponsoring our education programming. You can sponsor

this single event for $250 or all of the education programing for 2018 for $1,000.

Coming in early 2nd quarter!

Kent Chamber & Denali Federal Credit

Union Financial Reality Fair at Kent Meridian High School.

Volunteer opportunities will be released shortly.

Bronze Investors

Copper Investors

We as a Chamber of

Commerce provide

unique L.E.A.N.

membership benefits

through: Legislative advocacy, Educational

opportunities, Advertising and Networking to

enhance and grow local business and

organizations.

March Membership Luncheon 2018 SOUTH KING COUNTY REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK

& EMERGING TRENDS

March 7th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location Host: Golden Steer Steak n’ Rib House - 23826 104th Ave SE

Presented by: South King County Housing Specialist with Seattle King County Relators: Sam Pace

Cost of luncheon: $20 members pre-paid, $25 day of event, $30 guest

Register at www.kentchamber.com or call (253) 854-1770

The 2018 luncheons are sponsored by: KSC Freight, Inc. & hosted by: Golden Steer

PUGET SOUND HOUSING MARKET TO REMAIN ONE OF THE STRONGEST IN PUGET SOUND HOUSING MARKET TO REMAIN ONE OF THE STRONGEST IN THE NATION. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE NATION. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN

KING COUNTY AND OUR ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND KEEP OUR KING COUNTY AND OUR ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND KEEP OUR WORKFORCE? WORKFORCE?

Data suggests that depending where you are in King County that your employees will need to Data suggests that depending where you are in King County that your employees will need to make $80make $80--$100 an hour to afford a mid$100 an hour to afford a mid--priced home in our area. Therefore, our workforce priced home in our area. Therefore, our workforce is unable to afford to live and work in the same town. What does that mean for you as an employer and is unable to afford to live and work in the same town. What does that mean for you as an employer and

how is this creating opportunity in the South end? how is this creating opportunity in the South end?

Is the housing and condo crisis fixable? Is the housing and condo crisis fixable?

The dynamics of the housing market for everyone should be at top of mind. Find out what is being The dynamics of the housing market for everyone should be at top of mind. Find out what is being done in Olympia to fix this problem as we move beyond the headlines and get real about housing in our done in Olympia to fix this problem as we move beyond the headlines and get real about housing in our

area. Find out what is causing the crisis and what are we doing to fix it? area. Find out what is causing the crisis and what are we doing to fix it?

This presentation will be ripped from the headlines as data from the MLS will be released the day before. Our speaker This presentation will be ripped from the headlines as data from the MLS will be released the day before. Our speaker will incorporate Kent specific data into the presentation that is less that 24 hours old. will incorporate Kent specific data into the presentation that is less that 24 hours old.

Our Speaker: Sam Pace works on advocacy on quality of life issues involving housing, economic vitality, schools, public safety, land use, comprehensive planning, real estate and development regulations, takings, municipal finance, real estate signage, regulatory reform and environmental initiatives.

Caliber Home Loans

Dallas and Pals Off-Leash Dog Walking

Goldenhome Cabinetry Northwest

Hospitality Home Care

Port of Seattle

Rosie Rourke Team John L. Scott KMS Kent North

Seattle Seawolves Rugby Club

Southwestern Consulting

The Dorman Team at Evergreen Home Loans

VIBE Apartments

Xpress Global Systems, LLC

New Investor Member Spotlight

Committed to opportunity, equity

and livable communities

Founded in 1911, the Port of

Seattle is a special-purpose

municipal corporation serving the citizens of King County; its

mission is to create good jobs here and across the state by

advancing trade and commerce, promoting manufacturing and

maritime growth, and stimulating economic development.

Their vision is to add 100,000 jobs through economic growth

led by the Port, for a total of 300,000 port-related jobs in the

region, while reducing our environmental footprint. They are

committed to creating opportunity for all, stewarding our

environment responsibly, partnering with surrounding

communities, promoting social responsibility, conducting

themselves transparently, and holding themselves

accountable.

The Port of Seattle is a leader in moving people and cargo

across the country and around the world. With facilities and

property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the

largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we

maximize the public assets in their portfolio with an eye

toward best uses and environmental sustainability.

2018 LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP

April 4th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location Host: Golden Steer Steak n’ Rib House - 23826 104th Ave SE,

Presented by elected officials from the 33rd and 47th District

Cost of luncheon: $20 members pre-paid, $25 day of event, $30 guest

Register at www.kentchamber.com or call

(253) 854-1770

April Membership Luncheon Member Spotlight

Since installing a roaster in their shop in Kent, they have been

having way too much fun creating roasts and combinations of

beans. They love getting to know customers through coffee tastings

around town. They are excited about the community partnerships they have been developing in the

area and building their base of Rad Roasting coffee drinkers.

Contact Rad Roasting for your Coffee needs at:

(206) 276-6621

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