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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration&Networking
Red Lion Hotel - Pasco2525 N. 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301
Cost: $22 Members registered by Friday, June 17
$32 Non-Members or registered after Friday, June 17
RSVP Deadline: Friday, June 17
509.736.0510 or
State ofthe Ports
Lunch&Program12:00 - 1:30 PM
Speakers:
CommissionerSkip Novakovich
Port of Kennewick
Commissioner Roy D. Keck
Port of Benton
Commissioner Ron Reimann Port of Pasco
WednesdayJune 22, 2016
Luncheon Sponsor:
1 Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair – Marty Conger, Battelle Past Chair – Ron Boninger, Iron Switchback, LLC Chair Elect – Tony Umek, AKU Enterprises Treasurer – Khurshed Sharifov, Century Securities Associates, Inc. Annie Bixler, HAPO Community Credit UnionMelissa Garrard, Washington River Protection Solutions Dean Moody, Intermountain West InsulationBill Robertson, Bill Robertson Nissan Derrick Stricker, NAI Tri-Cities John Ziobro, Telquist Ziobro McMillen BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paul Carlisle, elevate John Crook, Paragon Corporate HousingWill Evans, AgriNorthwest 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 Rae Moss, Mission Support AllianceIan Napier, Red Lion Hotels Tammy Nygard, Cascade Natural Gas Corp.Dr. Lee Ostler, The Center for Dental Health Scott Oxenford, Bechtel National Inc. Scott Parnell, Washington Closure Hanford Brad Rew, Gale-Rew ConstructionChris Rivard, Moss Adams Lane Savitch, Kadlec Regional Medical Center Bill Shibley, CHS Connell GrainSteve Simmons, Country Gentleman Restaurant & CateringBrett Spooner, Gravis Law, PLLCRene Vasquez, Ennis Fine FurnitureTed Vause, MetLife Auto & Home STAFF Lori Mattson, President & CEOAshley Coronado, PTAC Business CounselorElisabeth Holt, Marketing & Membership DirectorAustin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs DirectorChad Utecht, Sales ManagerDiAnne Voegtle, Administration ManagerBrandan Eckhardt, Communications CoordinatorJillian Marquez, Project CoordinatorLiz Renz, Project Coordinator
Chair MessageYour Chamber - Adding Value to Small Business
Membership in the Tri-City Regional Chamber has numerous benefits for all members, but there are several targeted specifically to small businesses.
Your Chamber appreciates all of our member businesses and in particular the larger businesses that have allowed us to fund many of the programs mentioned above including WRPS, Battelle and GESA. But we know, just like our larger members, that robust business climate is one driven by the success of small business who are responsible for creating a majority of new job growth. These programs are highly beneficial but we will not rest on our laurels – the new strategic plan in the final stages of development will chart a course to further expand on the value proposition we can offer our members. For instance, we plan to increase our connection to and programming for next-generation members, contemporize our communications, update our tiered dues pricing approach and be a unifying voice on economic and political issues.Stay tuned as your Chamber works to serve you, our members, even better than before!
Martin Conger Board Chair
The Chamber’s Good Health is Good Business program, the focus of the April Luncheon meeting, is a wellness program targeted to small businesses that do not have programs of their own. Our members are capitalizing on this benefit with 64 company teams joining, plus another 124 individual members participating, for a total of 415 people enrolled in the spring program.The Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP) started in 2011, thanks to the generous support of Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS). This program strengthens local small businesses by awarding grants up to $2000. to purchase key products or services. This year, the Regional Chamber and WRPS have again partnered to offer the SBIP and award $30,000 in grants to small businesses across the Tri-Cities. To date, 214 awards have been made to small businesses! The newest program is Economic Gardening with the Chamber being the first in the Northwest to offer this innovative approach to helping existing small business grow to achieve their full potential. The pilot program, sponsored by Battelle and GESA Credit Union, funded five business to go through the program that includes 36 hours of research services by experts that know how to help businesses grow. Taking notice of the Chamber’s success, the State of Washington has followed our lead with a budget of $150,000 for Washington small businesses. Governor Inslee visited the Tri-Cities on May 3rd to meet with the five small businesses that went through the Chamber program to hear firsthand the benefits and thank the Chamber for our leadership in establishing the program and helping the state get on board. The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) sited at the Regional Chamber helps businesses in our region’s six counties understand and capitalize on business opportunities with government agencies. Doing business with the government can be intimidating for a small business and PTAC helps them understand and navigate the process. Since 2010, our PTAC Counselor has helped businesses win over $176 million in government contracts.
Marty Conger Board Chair
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Our 10-Year Celebration &
Annual Meeting drew a crowd
of 543 attendees and featured Senator
Patty Murray, the first ten Board Chairs
and our business on a roll winners!
We hosted an Economic Gardening Roundtable with
Governor Jay Inslee to meet our pilot program sponsors and participating companies to learn about the economic benefits of this program.
We’ve officially kicked off summer after hosting the HAPO Press Conference highlighting the Chamber’s large community event Cool Desert Nights, and several other great community events.
The Good Health is Good Business wellness challenge kicked off May 2nd with over 415 people participating on 64 teams representing businesses across
the region!
Our Ambassador Team of the Quarter earned 326 points by attending events and volunteering at Chamber functions. Thank you Jamie Arevelo, Jim Carey, Prent Houck, Amanda LeBlanc, Sarah Murphy, Ashley Rubon, Kyle Simmons, Derrick Stricker and Kyle Vierck for all you do for the Chamber!
In March, our PTAC Counselor assisted small businesses within the six county region in winning
over $49,000,000 in government contracts.
The Tri-City Regional Chamber Board, volunteers and staff are
focused on delivering value to our members. Every Chamber
strategy, program and service is created specifically to provide
positive results and bring credit to our region. Here’s a look into
recent activities, plans and results.
Director level members City of Richland and Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Executive level member City of West Richland recently renewed their membership with the Chamber.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution supporting local efforts to re-convey Columbia River shoreline land back to local control to improve opportunities for economic development and enhanced recreational use.
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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!
Knutzen EngineeringPaul Knutzen —509-222-09595453 Ridgeline Drive, Suite 120Kennewick, WA 99338www.knutzenengineering.com
High Gear CoachingAaron Stites—509-572-240410121 W. Clearwater Ave., Suite 115Kennewick, WA 99336www.highgearcoaching.com
Zappone Mediating & ConsultingPeggy Zappone—360-202-3443PO Box 3846Pasco, WA 99302www.zapponemediating.com
Damsel In DefenseEmmy Sauceda—509-430-2648PO Box 5784Pasco, WA 99302www.empoweringemmy.com
Yogurt BeachConor Jordan—509-579-0316910 S. Columbia Ctr. Blvd., Suite AKennewick, WA 99336www.yogurtbeach.com/wa
Hope Medical of WashingtonNick Childers—509-396-77367500 W. Arrowhead Ave.Kennewick, WA 99336www.hopemedicalwa.com
Wright Surgical Arts, LLCMario Garriga—509-792-14045908 Bedford St., Suite BPasco, WA 99301www.wrightsurgicalarts.com
M2 Counseling & Consulting, IncMeegan Garza—509-735-6616401 N. Morain St.Kennewick, WA 99336www.m2inc.org
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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
Thrivent Financial Kennewick
Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village
Kennewick
Mid-Columbia Libraries eBook Power Tower
Kennewick
Fieldstone Grandridge Kennewick
Wendy's Restaurant Kennewick
WSU Tri-Cities Student Union Building
Richland
Savage Logistics Richland
Nomad Kitchen & Lounge Kennewick
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Hosted By:
and
Business
The 2016 schedule is currently full and applications for 2017 will be accepted starting August 1. If you have
questions please contact Jillian Marquez, Project Coordinator, at 509.491.3234 or
Join us Thursday, June 9 for a dual grand opening celebration
at Thrivent Financial and Sageland Center. Clients, business
colleagues, neighbors and friends are invited to TOUR, LEARN,
EAT and ENJOY. Michelle Clary of Thrivent Financial specializes
in the design and implementation of advanced planning
strategies for families, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Sageland Center is a corporate training and event center
offering a variety of professional spaces for rent. To check it
out visit: www.sagelandcenter.com.
Interested in hosting?
LEADERSHIP PRACTICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS & PERSONAL PERFORMANCE
Presented by: Kyle Vierck, Know Your Leading Edge
With the speed of business rapidly accelerating every day, leaders sometimes miss the factors that will lead to exceptional growth or tragic downfall: the collective strength of their people. Creating intentional culture that identifies, enhances and celebrates the strengths of its people is a keystone in the bridge to extra-ordinary performance. This month’s BDU will dive into leading exceptional culture, and deliver practical ways you can apply them to your life and business.
Register today for valuable skills for your career or business!
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pmLocation: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center
Bechtel Board Room 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336
Cost: $25 Members/$35 Non-MembersRSVP: RSVP by Wednesday, June 22, 2016
online or call 509.736.0510Light Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 4 - 6 pm | Free to Members | Bring a Friend!
Thrivent Financial & Sageland Center 11257 W. Clearwater Ave. • Kennewick, WA
Sponsored by:
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ADVERTISE WITH THE CHAMBER!
Maximize your membership benefits and increase your visibility by advertising with the Regional Chamber
■ Gain visibility by showcasing your business on our website!
■ 13,000 average page views per month!
■ Includes link to organization.
■ For website ad inquiries, contact Al Foryes at 585.576.0947.
■ Used to drive awareness of your products and services.
■ Save postage, paper and time with a more personal and efficient form of online marketing.
■ Insert a flyer used to highlight your business’s event, products, services, etc.
■ Monthly Distribution to 1,625 area business leaders.
FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES:Please contact Brandan Eckhardt at [email protected] or
call 509.491.3238 for more information.
eBlast Inserts
Website Newsletter
■ Monthly ad spot included in newsletter that is distributed to 1,625 area business leaders.■ High visibility.
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good health is good busiNess
Check Out What Participants are Sharing on Social Media!
Premier Sponsor
#GHGB2016
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Premier SponsorThe application is included as an insert in this newsletter and is also available at the Regional
Chamber office and online at www.tricityregionalchamber.com. Completed applications are due to the Regional Chamber by July 8, 2016.
For questions, contact:Austin Neilson
509.736.0510 or [email protected]
Sponsored by:
2015 Small Business Incentive Program Winners
T he Tri-City Regional Chamber’s Small Business Incentive program (SBIP) started in 2011 thanks to generous support of Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS).
This year, the Regional Chamber and WRPS have again partnered to offer this innovative program that helps strengthen small business in the Tri-Cities by providing grants to
purchase key products or services! Last year 34 Regional Chamber member businesses won awards totaling…
$30,000$30,000
Win Resources for your Business!
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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ESSENTIALS
Thinking of ways to diversify your customer base this year? Government agencies can be a good customer for your business. This seminar is designed to give you the basics of marketing and selling your products and services to federal, state and local government agencies.
In this class you will learn:
How to classify your product or service
How to register in correct databases
Small business programs and certifications
Types of solicitations and how to respond
Marketing strategies for finding opportunities
Laws and regulations
This is a great opportunity for established businesses to learn how to get ready for the government procurement market.
This workshop will also be offered at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce on June 16. Call 509.491.3231 for more information.
Date: June 14, 2016
Time: 9 - 11 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 or call 509.491.3231
Presented by the Washington PTAC at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
For questions contact Ashley Coronado at 509.491.3231 or
DOING BUSINESS WITH WASHINGTON RIVER
PROTECTION SOLUTIONS
Washington River Protection Solutions LLC (WRPS) is the prime contractor to the Department of Energy at the Hanford Site,
responsible for managing the underground tank farms. Attend this workshop to hear from key personnel and learn important
information regarding their rules related to invoicing, travel, audit and more.
This session will cover the following key topics:• What products/services does Washington River Protection
Solutions purchase and what is upcoming?• What are the requirements to do business with them?• How does WRPS interpret the rules and what do I need to
know?• How can I protect my business against future audit
findings?• What are allowable and unallowable costs?• How can I “cut through the red tape?”
Date: June 7, 2016
Time: 8 - 11 am (check-in at 7:30 for non-badged personnel)
Location: 2420 Stevens Center Drive, Room 153, Richland
Cost: FREE
Pre-Registration Required: washingtonptac.org/events
2016 Series Sponsor:
This training is intended for current WRPS subcontractors/vendors as well as businesses looking to potentially contract
with the Hanford primes in the future.
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Celebrating Six Years!HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Ashley and Chad are valuable members of our team! Thank you for your contributions and commitment to
the Regional Chamber!! Chad UtechtSales Manager
Ashley CoronadoPTAC Counselor
Celebrating One Year!
Volunteers Needed! Cool Desert Nights volunteers are needed at the following times/locations:
THURSDAY, JUNE 23 (18 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOTAL)Registration at Red Lion
Shift 1, 11 am-2 pmShift 2, 2-5 pm
TRAC All-City Cruise Staging4-5:30 pm
DQ Show N’ Shine
Shift 1, 5:30-7:30 pmShift 2, 7-9 pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 (40 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOTAL)Registration at Red Lion
Shift 1, 11 am-2 pmShift 2, 2-5 pm
Friday Cruise Staging Shift 1, 4-6:30 pmShift 2, 6:30-9 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 (24 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOTAL) Uptown show and Shine
Shift 1, 9-11 amShift 2, 11 am–1 pm
Shift 3, 1-3 pmShift 4, 3-5 pm
If interested, contact Jillian Marquez at 509.491.3234 or
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVECool Desert Nights T-Shirt, Weekend Street Dance Wristbands for Fri/Sat night dances w/ VIP access.
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Governor Inslee Holds Economic Gardening
Roundtable Discussion with TCRCC
On May 3, Governor Jay Inslee visited the Tri-Cities and held a roundtable discussion with the Tri-City Regional Chamber at elevate in Richland to learn more about the Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Pilot Program. The program was launched by the Regional Chamber in 2015, with the support of Battelle, operator of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Gesa Credit Union. It was the first program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and five second-stage companies from the Tri-Cities were selected to participate in the pilot program. This year, the Washington State Department of Commerce launched a statewide Economic Gardening Pilot Program modeled off of the Tri-Cities.
Governor Inslee met with Regional Chamber staff; representatives from Battelle and Gesa Credit Union; and leaders from all five participating companies. The Tri-Cities program is already seeing solid results, helping these businesses create jobs and grow in the community. Governor Inslee was impressed with its early success and told local media, “Tri-Cities has been innovative in so many ways in technology, now it's innovative in policy. We are going to grow jobs and small businesses."
Advocating for Economic GrowthCompanies participating in the Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Pilot Program are:
• Carbitex
• elevate
• Paragon Corporate Housing
• Pay Plus Benefits, Inc.
• Plastic Injection Molding, Inc.
The Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Pilot Program will finish this summer, with another round of Economic Gardening for Tri-Cities companies planned very soon.
Sponsors & participants of the Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Pilot Program with Governor
Jay Inslee. Seated (L to R): Sue Peterson & Diana Minard, Pay Plus Benefits, Inc.; Ken
Williams, Plastic Injection Molding, Inc.; John Crook, Paragon Corporate Housing. Standing
(L to R): Angie Brotherton & Richard Waddle, Gesa Credit Union; Lori Mattson, Tri-City
Regional Chamber; Don Miller, Gesa Credit Union; Governor Inslee; Marty Conger, Battelle;
Paul Carlisle, elevate; Austin Neilson, Tri-City Regional Chamber; Dr. Steve Ashby, Battelle;
Junus Khan, Carbitex; Ben Rutledge, Gesa Credit Union. (Photo by Rich Breshears,
Breshears Professional Photography)
(Photos by Rich Breshears,
Breshears Professional Photography)
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Thank You for reNeWiNg Your MeMbership
26+ YEARS AS MEMBERS
YRS MEMBER LEVEL30 Bennett Rentals Entrepreneur30 Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council Entrepreneur30 Budget Print Center, Inc. Entrepreneur30 Columbia Industries Entrepreneur30 HFG Trust Entrepreneur30 McDonald's Restaurants Entrepreneur30 Ray Poland & Sons, Inc. Entrepreneur27 Ben Franklin Transit Corporate27 Highland Health Food Entrepreneur27 Hill's Restaurant Entrepreneur27 Overturf Motor Company Entrepreneur
21-25 YEARS AS MEMBERS
25 Moon Security Services, Inc. Business23 Adult Day Services - Tri-Cities Entrepreneur22 Tri-Cities Cancer Center Business22 The Personal Touch Entrepreneur21 Chervenell Construction Company Entrepreneur21 Canyon Lakes Restorative Care Affiliate21 Catering to You Entrepreneur
16-20 YEARS AS MEMBERS
20 Columbia Physical Therapy Entrepreneur20 Gene Spaulding, Jr. Individual20 Tri-Cities Licensing Business19 Outback Steakhouse Business19 Vision Mortgage Entrepreneur18 Hood Manor Apartments Entrepreneur18 Leavy, Schultz, Davis P.S. Entrepreneur17 American Building Maintenance Business17 Habitat for Humanity Entrepreneur17 Nouveau Day Spa Entrepreneur17 Atomic Screen Printing Entrepreneur17 Swire Seven-Up/Dr. Pepper Entrepreneur16 Apollo Fine Greek Cuisine Entrepreneur16 Balcom & Moe, Inc. Entrepreneur16 Academy of Children's Theatre Entrepreneur
10-15 YEARS AS MEMBERS
15 City of Richland Director15 Local Union 112 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Entrepreneur15 Palmer Roofing Company Entrepreneur15 Greenbrier Rail Services Affiliate 15 KIE Supply Corp. Affiliate14 CNT Consulting Entrepreneur14 Pay Plus Benefits Entrepreneur14 Custom Publications of Washington Entrepreneur 13 Merrifield & Associates, Inc. Individual12 Seattle Seahawks Entrepreneur11 Caliber Home Loans Business 11 Lawton Publishing Entrepreneur
10-15 YEARS AS MEMBERS
YRS MEMBER LEVEL11 Lucas Engineering & Management Entrepreneur11 Ron Asmus Homes, Inc. Entrepreneur11 The Cicotte Law Firm PLLC Entrepreneur11 Waddell & Reed Entrepreneur10 Ferguson Corporate10 Mid-Columbia Kidney Center Business10 La Quinta Inn & Suites Entrepreneur
4-9 YEARS AS MEMBERS
9 Riverton Retirement and Assisted Living Community Business9 Columbia Distributing Company Entrepreneur9 G2 Commercial Construction, Inc. Entrepreneur8 Hayden Homes Corporate8 Heartland Payment Systems Entrepreneur8 Lincoln Center Mini Storage Entrepreneur8 Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants Entrepreneur8 Pixelsoft Films Entrepreneur6 Gale-Rew Construction Entrepreneur6 Skyline Inland Northwest Entrepreneur5 Consolidated Supply/The Fixture Gallery Entrepreneur5 Financial Planning Division, an office of MetLife Entrepreneur5 American Leak Detection Business5 Soulfound Entertainment Entrepreneur4 Advocare - Rhea Entrepreneur
3 YEARS AS MEMBERS
3 Five Guys Burgers and Fries Business3 Real Centric Solutions, LLC Business3 Taverna Tagaris/Tagaris Winery Business3 Wine Country Family Dental Business3 3 Eyed Fish Bar Entrepreneur3 Mid-Columbia Dermatology Entrepreneur
2 YEARS AS MEMBERS
2 Ben Bridge Jewelers Business2 Heritage University Business2 Homewood Suites Richland Business2 TradeWind Services, LLC Business
1 YEAR AS MEMBERS
1 Ashby Law Business1 DSHS/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Business1 A.M. Cleaning - Janitorial & House Cleaning Entrepreneur1 CBVC, Inc. Entrepreneur1 CloudSigns.TV Entrepreneur1 SEMPER Fi Defense & Security Entrepreneur1 Wheatland Bank Entrepreneur
26 Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering Corporate
16 Shari's Restaurant Entrepreneur
10 Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center Entrepreneur
2 Polestar Technical Services, Inc. Entrepreneur
3 Pasta Mama's Entrepreneur
4 Pinnacle Sleep and Wake Disorders Center Entrepreneur
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Social Media Snapshot!
Connect with us!
The Tri-City Regional Chamber is pleased to announce Friends of Badger Mountain (FOBM) as the April Outstanding Member of the Month. FOBM is an all-volunteer organization and was founded in 2003 by a group of area residents dedicated to preserving and maintaining the ridges and other natural habitat in the Mid-Columbia region for the benefit of the general public and our environment. Over 200,000 people use the Badger Mountain trail annually making it one of Washington’s most-hiked peaks. Through private donations and a grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office; FOBM raised $1.5 million dollars earlier this year to be able to purchase nearly 200 acres on Candy Mountain to expand the community trail system expected to open this fall. FOBM has been a partner with the Regional Chamber for the Good Health is Good Business Program and a member since 2013.
Thank you Friends of Badger Mountain for your time and efforts to improve the quality of life in our community by expanding our outdoor recreation opportunities. We are proud to recognize you as the April Outstanding Member of the Month.
REGIONAL CHAMBER
OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF
THE MONTH
@tricityregionalchamberFollowers: 93
@tricitychamberFollowers: 3,121
Tri-City Regional Chamber Likes: 2,048
@tricityregionalchamberFollowers: 284
@tricitychamberFollowers: 3,567
Tri-City Regional Chamber Likes: 2,657
APRIL 2016
Pictured left to right: Marty Conger, Board Chair, Tri-City Regional Chamber; Bob Bass, Friends of Badger Mountain; Sharon Grant, Friends of Badger Mountain; Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber
#TCRCC
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✓ Register your vehicle in the 23rd Annual Cool
Desert Nights!
✓ Grow your understanding of Government
Contracting Essentials on June 14!
✓ Attend our State of the Ports event on June 22!
✓ Register for Business Development University
on June 23!
✓ Promote your products, events and promotions
by advertising with the Regional Chamber!
✓ Apply for the Small Business Incentive Program!
To Do:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE7 Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
9 Business After Hours: Thrivent Financial & Sageland Center
14 PTAC Workshop: Government Contracting Essentials
22 State of the Ports Luncheon
23 Business Development University
23-26 Cool Desert Nights
JULY14 Business After Hours: Powers Winery
20 PTAC Workshop: Understanding Government Contracting Solicitations
27 July Membership Luncheon
28 Business Development University
THANK YOUMay Business After Hours: Jacob and Rhodes Heating & Air Conditioning
State of the Cities Luncheon Sponsor: Baker Boyer Bank Meet the Chamber Sponsor: Atlas Staffing
@tricityregionalchamberFollowers: 93
@tricitychamberFollowers: 3,121
Tri-City Regional Chamber Likes: 2,048
@tricityregionalchamberFollowers: 284
@tricitychamberFollowers: 3,567
Tri-City Regional Chamber Likes: 2,657
LEARN enables members to... ■ Increase business through leads and referrals within
the group.
■ Create and maintain an effective networking environment.
■ Build personal and professional relationships with other Regional Chamber members.
■ Develop strategies to grow and expand your business.
Schedule:Group 1: Thursdays Weekly, 4—5 pm (FULL)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Group 2: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12—1 pm Nomad Kennewick Red Lion
Group 3: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 12—1 pm Barnard Griffin Winery
Group 4: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12—1 pm Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Kennewick
JOIN A LEARN GROUP TODAY!
INCREASE YOUR NETWORKING CIRCLE!
VISIT THE TRI-CITY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!
www.tricityregionalchamber.com or contact Chad Utecht, Sales Manager at [email protected]
or 509.491.3242.
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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.
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.
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