Puyallup Sumner Chamber 2010 January / Feburary Newsletter
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Pre Register on-line at www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com for EXPRESS CHECK-IN at events phone: 253.845.6755 fax: 253.848.6164 [email protected] www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com UPCOMING EVENTS THE BUSINESS PULSE January / February 2010 323 N. MERIDIAN • PO BOX 1298 • PUYALLUP, WA 98371 CHAMBER LUNCHEONS Friday, January 8, 2010 11:45 to 1:00pm Dr. Tony Apostle, Puyallup Superintendent & Dr. Gil Mendoza, Sumner Superintendent Best Western Park Plaza 620 South Hill Park Drive Puyallup, WA 98373 Sponsored By: Taylor-Made Printing Catered By: Mama Stortini’s Ristorante Friday, February 12, 2010 11:45 to 1:00pm Mayors of Puyallup & Sumner STATE OF THE CITIES Best Western Park Plaza 620 South Hill Park Drive Puyallup, WA 98373 Sponsored By: Cascade Regional Blood Services WINE @ FIVE (Business After Hours) Please register for catering & prize drawings Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:00 – 7:30pm Franciscan Medical Pavilion – Canyon Road 15214 Canyon Rd E Puyallup, WA 98375 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:00 – 6:30 pm Gene Juarez – South Hill Mall $10 Fee includes spa mini-services & wine 3500 S Meridian # 935 Puyallup, WA 98373 CHAMBER CHAT Every Thursday morning from 9-10:00 am Come enjoy coffee and doughnuts at The Puyallup / Sumner Chamber Office January is sponsored by Hard@Work Computers, LLC February is sponsored by Pardiman Productions. Inside Chamber Luncheon, p2 Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast, p3 Nov/Dec Renewals, p4 Wine @ Five, p5 Ambassador of the Month, p5 Chamber Committees, p5 Nov/Dec New Members, p6 Ribbon Cuttings, p7 Members Spotlight, p7 Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast, p8 From January to June, 2010, a new series of workshops will be offered in Puyallup for small businesses. Co-presented by the Sumner Downtown Association, the Puyallup Main Street Association, the Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Development Council, this series is designed to give business owners the tools they need to grow their business in the New Year. Each workshop promises 3 – 5 new ideas that you can implement that day. Jumpstart Your Business – January 21 10:30 – noon This ninety-minute session is a must for anyone that is considering starting a new business. The workshop provides an overview of everything you’ve ever wanted to know about business but were afraid to ask: business planning, funding, permits and licenses, and advice about how to make your idea a reality. Presenter: Sharon Barber, Director, Economic Development – Metropolitan Development Council Recessionary Marketing: Four Steps to Grow Your Business in Tough Times - January 29 7:30 – 9:30 am Prioritize your marketing budget by employing these four steps: 1) Understand buyer behavior; 2) Set strategic priorities; 3) Measure everything and 4) Do more with less. Participants will walk away with concrete ideas for adjusting their own marketing. Presenter: Harry Thomas, President, MarketingHat.biz Creating a Business Plan to Start or Re-energize your Business – February 26 7:30 – 9:30 am Great outcomes start with great planning. Workshop participants will learn how to leverage the planning process so that the plan becomes a road map for success. Presenter: Pat Lewis, Vice President, Rainier Pacific Bank Demystifying Financing for Small Businesses – March 26 7:30 – 9:30 am Get solid instruction on how to leverage the funding you do have or NEW: Small Business Speaker Series Launches in January Continued on page 5 .
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Puyallup Sumner Chamber 2010 January / Feburary Newsletter
Transcript of Puyallup Sumner Chamber 2010 January / Feburary Newsletter
Pre Register on-line at www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com
for EXPRESS CHECK-IN at events
phone: 253.845.6755fax: 253.848.6164
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE BUSINESS PULSE
January / February 2010323 N. MERIDIAN • PO BOX 1298 • PUYALLUP, WA 98371
CHAMBER LUNCHEONSFriday, January 8, 2010
11:45 to 1:00pmDr. Tony Apostle, Puyallup Superintendent
&Dr. Gil Mendoza, Sumner Superintendent
Best Western Park Plaza620 South Hill Park Drive
Puyallup, WA 98373Sponsored By: Taylor-Made Printing
Catered By: Mama Stortini’s Ristorante
Friday, February 12, 2010 11:45 to 1:00pm
Mayors of Puyallup & SumnerSTATE OF THE CITIES
Best Western Park Plaza620 South Hill Park Drive
Puyallup, WA 98373Sponsored By: Cascade Regional Blood
Services
WINE @ FIVE(Business After Hours)
Please register for catering & prize drawingsThursday, January 21, 2010
6:00 – 7:30pmFranciscan Medical Pavilion – Canyon Road
15214 Canyon Rd EPuyallup, WA 98375
Tuesday, February 9, 20105:00 – 6:30 pm
Gene Juarez – South Hill Mall$10 Fee includes spa mini-services & wine
3500 S Meridian # 935Puyallup, WA 98373
CHAMBER CHATEvery Thursday morning from 9-10:00 am
Come enjoy co�ee and doughnuts atThe Puyallup / Sumner Chamber O�ce
January is sponsored byHard@Work Computers, LLC
February is sponsored byPardiman Productions.
InsideChamber Luncheon, p2
Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast, p3Nov/Dec Renewals, p4
Wine @ Five, p5Ambassador of the Month, p5
Chamber Committees, p5Nov/Dec New Members, p6
Ribbon Cuttings, p7Members Spotlight, p7
Annual Meeting &Awards Breakfast, p8
From January to June, 2010, a new series of workshops will be o�ered in Puyallup for small businesses. Co-presented by the Sumner Downtown Association, the Puyallup Main Street Association, the Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Development Council, this series is designed to give business owners the tools they need to grow their business in the New Year. Each workshop promises 3 – 5 new ideas that you can implement that day.Jumpstart Your Business – January 21 10:30 – noon This ninety-minute session is a must for anyone that is considering
starting a new business. The workshop provides an overview of everything you’ve ever wanted to know about business but were afraid to ask: business planning, funding, permits and licenses, and advice about how to make your idea a reality. Presenter: Sharon Barber, Director, Economic Development – Metropolitan Development CouncilRecessionary Marketing: Four Steps to Grow Your Business in Tough Times - January 29 7:30 – 9:30 am Prioritize your marketing budget by employing these four steps: 1) Understand buyer behavior; 2) Set strategic priorities; 3) Measure everything and 4) Do more with less. Participants will
walk away with concrete ideas for adjusting their own marketing. Presenter: Harry Thomas, President, MarketingHat.bizCreating a Business Plan to Start or Re-energize your Business – February 26 7:30 – 9:30 am Great outcomes start with great planning. Workshop participants will learn how to leverage the planning process so that the plan becomes a road map for success. Presenter: Pat Lewis, Vice President, Rainier Paci�c BankDemystifying Financing for Small Businesses – March 26 7:30 – 9:30 am Get solid instruction on how to leverage the funding you do have or
NEW: Small Business Speaker Series Launches in January
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresidentPhilip DeLong, Holiday Inn Express and Suites
President Elect Micah Roth, Wal-MartVice-PresidentGlen Zevenbergen
Secretary/TreasurerMelanie Warren, SOS by Melanie
Past PresidentPat Lewis, Rainier Pacifi c Bank
DIRECTORSKellie Monette-Chapman, Frontier BankAnn Fish, Heritage BankGil Hulsmann, Abbey Road GroupEric Kantor, Nicholson & Associates Insurance, L.L.C. Kris Kitz, MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalBryan Reynolds, Forza Coffee CompanyRod Stephens, Stephens Law FirmTom Swanson, Northwest Vintage Lane Tanabe, Absher ConstructionCurtis Thiel, Hard@Work Computers
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORSTony Apostle, Puyallup School DistrictAnn Cook, Sumner School DistrictJohn Doan, City of SumnerPaula Jones, Puyallup Main Street AssociationShelly Schlumpf, Sumner Downtown Association
CHAMBER STAFFSally Zeiger Hanson, Executive DirectorChristine Saunders, Finance ManagerAaron Williams, Membership DirectorTammi Reeser, Events & Visitor Center DirectorSue Fass, Visitors Center Volunteer
VISIONThe Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce is THE business advocate which provides effective leadership creating an optimum environment for business and community development.
THE PUYALLUP / SUMNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CORE PURPOSE STATEMENTTo be the catalyst to promote sustained economic growth and development of local businesses to benefi t the communities we serve.
CONTACT INFORMATION323 N. Meridian Ste. APuyallup, WA 98371(253) 845-6755 • Fax: (253) 848-6164E-mail: [email protected]. puyallupsumnerchamber.com
CHAMBER LUNCHEON
Friday, January 8, 2010 11:45 to 1:00 pmFeaturing Dr. Tony Apostle, Puyallup Superintendentand Dr. Gil MendozaSumner SuperintendentBest Western Park Plaza620 South Hill Park Drive, Puyallup WA 98373Sponsored By: Taylor-Made PrintingCatered By: Mama Stortini’s RistoranteLuncheon Cost: $20 for members / $30 for non-members and $5 surcharge for day of event registration. Seating is limited and expected to sell out. All reservations made and not cancelled at least 24 hours before the event will be billed.
Dr. Gil Mendoza joined the Sumner School District as superintendent in July 2007 Prior to his appointment, he served as the Executive Director of Career & Technical Education, Grants Management and Alternative Education for the Tacoma School District. During his 12 years in Tacoma, he provided leadership to building principals and led numerous district departments, including Curriculum & Instruction, Student Services, Special Education, Career & Technical Education, Guidance, Health Services, and Enrollment Services, and also worked in the Research & Evaluation Department.Dr. Mendoza received his Bachelors degree in Psychology and teaching credentials from Gonzaga University in 1976, a Masters degree in Vocational/Special Needs Leadership Education from the University of Washington in 1987, and his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Seattle University in 1994.He has held a variety of positions in public education including working as a Career Counselor to adult students at Bates Technical College in Tacoma (3 years) and at Rogers High School in the Puyallup School District (8 years). He has worked as a teacher, coach (soccer and wrestling), counselor, and administrator. Dr. Mendoza has also served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army (6 years), worked private sector in human resources within the computer software services industry (2 years), and has worked with the Washington State Department of Corrections (short term project work – 4 months).
Dr. Tony Apostle is the Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer for the Puyallup School District, the ninth largest district in Washington. With a staff of nearly 2,500 employees, the District serves about 22,000 students who are housed in 32 schools.A native Washingtonian, Dr. Apostle’s educational background includes a Doctoral Degree in Elementary and Secondary Education from Washington State University, a Master’s in Educational Administration from Washington State University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Washington. He received a four-year Division I football scholarship to the University of Washington where he was a running back on the UW Husky football team from 1970 to 1972.Prior to becoming Superintendent in July 2004, he served as Director of Administrative Services for the Puyallup School District. Dr. Apostle has also served as Director of Elementary Education and Assistant to the Superintendent in Puyallup. Prior to that, he served as Principal in Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington; Vice Principal of Centralia High School in Centralia, Washington; Principal of Kittitas Junior/Senior High School in Kittitas, Washington; and English Teacher at Clover Park and Lakes High Schools in Lakewood, Washington.Dr. Apostle is a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School in Tacoma, where he and his family have lived since his grandparents immigrated from Greece in 1910. Dr. Apostle and his wife, Lori, a third-grade teacher at Meeker Elementary School in Puyallup, have two daughters who attend Puyallup High School and make their home in downtown Puyallup.
Dr. Tony Apostle
Dr. Gil Mendoza
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Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast
Make plans now to attend the Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce’s 118th annual
meeting and awards breakfast on Wednesday,
January 20th at the Liberty Theater in Puyallup. A report
on 2009 accomplishments, 2010 goals, and the
installation of new o�cers will be happening along with awarding 5 major awards to
member businesses. This event is a great way to
reconnect with Chamber colleagues and get your
business year o� to a great start. Register by calling 253-845-6755 or on-line:
www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com.
CHAMBER LUNCHEONFriday, February 12, 2010 11:45 to 1:00 pmSTATE OF THE CITIESFeaturing Mayors of Puyallup and SumnerBest Western Park Plaza620 South Hill Park Drive, Puyallup WA 98373Luncheon Cost: $20 for members / $30 for non-members and $5 surcharge for day of event registration. Seating is limited and expected to sell out. All reservations made and not cancelled at least 24 hours before the event will be billed.
Chamber Board Votes to Endorse School LeviesOn February 9, both the Sumner and Puyallup school districts will
have levy measures on the ballot. The Puyallup / Sumner Chamber Board of Directors voted to support both levies in an
unanimous vote at their December meeting. The levies fund the operation and maintenance activities in each new district. The
levies would not create a new tax and are for maintaining current levels of service, not new building projects. Citing the connection between a healthy school system and a community's economic
prosperity, the Board voted to endorse both levies and encourages the business community to support schools on
February 9th.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWALThe Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce recognizes and appreciates the businesses and individuals who have chosen to renew their membership. They are continuing their support and involvement in our business community. Listed by number of yearsinvolved in the Chamber.
NOV / DEC RENEWALS
Special Thanks To:
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35 YEARS OR MORE City of PuyallupKnutson Farms, Inc.Snider PetroleumWestern Washington Fair Assn.
30 YEARS OR MORE Frontier Bank – SumnerGreg Sutherland, DDS, MS
20 YEARS OR MOREEvergreen Insurance ServicesSammy B Pak, DDSStock Management LLCThe UPS StoreFrontier Bank – Meridian PlaceNicholson’s Sumner PharmacyPowers Funeral Home – PuyallupWilliam & Schloer, Inc.Yearwood Studio, Inc.Pierce College PuyallupSouth Hill MallSunset Chevrolet, Inc.
15 YEARS OR MOREPuyallup School DistrictLeo McNally, DMDArgus Manor ApartmentsArtistic SolutionsEvergreen Escrow, IncMeridian Center ElectricTegco FenceCascade Christian SchoolsPrudential Contact Corporation REALTORSRieder ConstructionSouth Hill Collision One
10 YEARS OR MOREUnited Backcare, Inc (UBC)Merrill Gardens at PuyallupPierce Country Library SystemAlterra Clare BridgeAustinCina Architects, P.S.Liberty TheaterWhitworth Pest Solutions, Inc.The Attic & The Hansen PlaceBest Western Peppertree Auburn InnCascade Regional Blood ServicesColumbia Bank - 1250 MeridianColumbia Bank - 4220 MeridianColumbia Bank - Canyon
5 YEARS OR MORESpooner Farms, Inc.Cintas CorporationBill’s Fishin’ Hole by TroutlodgeClock Tower at the River ApartmentsColumbia Bank – 618 MeridianHeritage BankJewell’s Premier ConsignmentJust DanceMaxistorm Janitorial Services, LLCSound TransitUptown Co�ee NewsBoy Scouts of AmericaGem Heights Self StorageHard@Work Computers, LLCHedman House, A Bed & BreakfastPam Grant / Windermere Real Estate, CR, LLCVitalady, Inc
2 YEARS OR MOREDaniel A Knoll Insurance Agency, IncForza Co�ee Company
Summit View Clinic, Inc. PSAnchor Bank – MeridianDeCaterina’s Fine JewelryNorthpoint Escrow + TitleThe Stephens Law FirmWal-Mart Super Store – MeridianAmerican Cancer SocietyEvergreen Eye CenterGoldenrod JewelersInner Serenity BodyworksJourneys MontessoriLA Fitness International – PuyallupPierce County Leadership for AlcoholPuyallup PTS CouncilSunrise Village Shopping CenterBonney Lake-Sumner Courier-HeraldLaurel Creek ManorPierce County Fire Protection Dist No 18Signature Window Replacement, Inc.SOS By MelanieSt Francis HouseSTL InternationalYellow Book USA
FIRST YEAR RENEWALSAcebedo & Johnson, LLCNew Media SolutionsState Representative Bruce DammeierA Steve's Professional Truck Mounted Steam CleaningBest Buy Puyallup #336East Pierce Fire & RescueFirestone - PuyallupPuyallup Auto CenterRC Realty Group LLCRobert L. May & Associates Inc.Signature SmilesTaylor-Made Printing
2010 MOMENTUM SPONSORS
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ADVERTISING IN THE PULSE
AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Next meeting: Tuesday 1/5/10 & 2/2/10 at 7:30 am at the Chamber Office
AMBASSADORSNext meeting: Tuesday1/19/10 & 2/16/10 at 7:45 am at the Chamber Office
THE BUSINESS/EDUCATIONCOMMITTEENext meeting: Thursday1/7/10 & 2/4/10 at 12:00 pm at the Chamber Office
TOURISM COMMITTEE Next meeting: Friday1/8/10 & 2/12/10 at 1:30 pm at Holiday Inn Express / Puyallup
�nd new funding sources. This interactive workshop promises to provide participants with new tools and ideas for business funding. Presenter: Sharon Barber, Metropolitan Development CouncilBookkeeping Simpli�ed – April 30 7:30 – 9:30 am Bookkeeping that is complicated, not up-to-date, or hard to understand can hold a business back. This nuts and bolts conversation about bookkeeping will give small businesses the tools they need to get out from under that paperwork and back to their business, Presenter: Pam Giles, Liquid Assets AccountingUsing Social Media to Fast Track Your Business – May 28 7:30 – 9:30 am If you are already on Facebook and Twitter but wonder what to do next, this workshop is for you. Learn how these and other free marketing tools can ramp up your business and help you to reach a whole new client base while building your brand. Presenter: Patrick Williams, You Rock Communications
Hire and Fire Your Way to Success – June 25 7:30 – 9:30 am Having the right people on your team is essential to your success. This dynamic workshop will help businesses to �nd the right employees, keep current team members motivated and manage hard personnel decisions e�ectively when they need to be made. This workshop is a must whether you are starting a new enterprise or have been in business for years. Presenter: Rod Stephens, The Stephens Law FirmRegistration for each workshop is just $15 or $90 for the series. Registration includes workshop, materials, and continental breakfast. Contact the Chamber at 253-845-6755 to register for one workshop or for the whole series. All workshops will be held at the Puyallup Main Street Association – 107 S. Meridian Puyallup 98371In addition to these workshops, individual business counseling provided by the Metropolitan Development Council is now available by appointment at the Chamber .
Starting in January, the Business After Hours event will o�cially become “Wine @ Five”. This change came as a result of members’ requests for an earlier, more casual networking event that would be fun to attend and inter-esting for colleagues and prospective members. In 2010 these events will typically be held from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at member businesses but stay tuned for details as the fun gets scheduled because the events, dates and locations will �uctuate depending on who o�ers to host each event. The new season of Wine @ Five events starts on Jan 21st at Franciscan Medi-cal Pavilion from 6:00 - 7:30 pm and continues in February with wine and spa services at Gene Juarez at South Hill Mall.
Tammie Bassett has enjoyed an active teaching career for over 25 years, in Idaho and Washington. Tammie has enjoyed serving as a Kindermusik Educator for 9 years.
During her teaching career Tammie developed a lifelong interest in the relationships between movement and music. She has aspecial place in her heart for the teaching of young children and has incorporated that into her Kindermusik curriculum.
Tammie holds an Associate degree from BYU Idaho. She is a licensedKindermusik Educator and is currently a member of the Music Teachers National Association and the Washington State Music Teachers Association along with her local membership of the Mount Rainier Music Teachers. Tammie currently serves as President of the local networking group Business Connections and is an Ambassador for the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce. She maintains an independent piano studio in her South Hill home and a Kindermusik studio in downtown Puyallup.
For more information on Tammie’s piano studio or Kindermusik program please go to www.kindermusikwithtammie.kindermusik.net or email her at [email protected]
Tammie Bassett
Wine @ Five: Business After Hours Takes o� its
Tie in 2010
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All chamber members are invited and encouraged to attend committee
meetings.
COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
Business card-sized ads:$75 month / $360 - 6 months$600 - 12 months. For Special sizes and premium placement, please call Aaron Williams at the Chamber O�ce at 253-845-6755.
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NOV/DEC NEW MEMBERSERA Toril Sells Houses TeamContact: Renae Wescott Sumner, Washington 98390Phone: (253) 826-7508Email: [email protected]: www.torilsellshouses.com
Sidhu FarmsContact: Chet SidhuPuyallup, Washington 98372Phone: (253) 377-7845Email: [email protected]: www.sidhufarms.org
Solinsky Team at Keller WilliamsContact: Brian SolinskyPuyallup, Washington 98372Phone: (253) 278-7857Email: [email protected]: www.WeSellPuyallup.com
XO CommunicationsContact: Randy SchellSeattle, Washington 98109Phone: (206) 315-5070Email: [email protected]: www.xo.com
Zebra GraphicsContact: Sarah BealsPuyallup, Washington 98374Phone: (253) 848-3047Email: [email protected]: www.zebragraphicdesign.com
Cornforth Campbell Motors Inc.Contact: David CornforthPuyallup, Washington 98371Phone: (253) 848-7139Email: [email protected]
World VenturesContact: Robert McDougallPuyallup, Washington 98372Phone: (253) 238-5280Email: [email protected]: www.robertmcdougall.worldventures.com Zevenbergen Charitable FoundationContact: Glen ZevenbergenPuyallup, Washington 98371
Total O�ce FurnitureContact: Alonzo ColePuyallup, Washington 98371Phone: (253) 926-1188Email: Alonzo@totalo�cefurniture.comWebsite: www.totalo�cefurniture.com
Franciscan Medical Pavilion – Canyon RoadContact: Anne SchnurmanTacoma, Washington 98402Phone: (253)-539-4200Email: [email protected]: www.fhshealth.org
Green Mountain Co�ee Roasters, Inc.Contact: John RaderWaterbury, VTPhone: (253) 447-9101Email: [email protected]: www.greenmountainco�ee.com
Northwest Sinfonietta Contact: Neil BirnbaumTacoma, Washington 98401Phone: (253) 383-5344Email: [email protected]: www.nwsinfonietta.org
Closet Tailors of PuyallupContact: Mike LyonPuyallup, Washington 98373Phone: (253) 299-0109Email: [email protected]: www.closettailors.com
Angeliques CleaningContact: Angelique PollardPuyallup, Washington 98374Phone: (253) 445-8590Email: [email protected]
Kurt Hofeldt / Puyallup Vision SourceContact: Kurt HofeldtPuyallup, Washington 98371Phone: (253) 840-3937Website: www.drkurthofeldt.com
The Brighton GroupContact: Chris IhrigBellevue, Washington 98004Phone: (888) 212-6148Email: [email protected]: www.brightongrp.com
Hans Zeiger for State RepresentativeContact: Hans ZeigerPuyallup, Washington 98373Phone: (253)-905-8160Email: [email protected]: www.hanszeiger.com
The Trump NetworkContact: Kelly YoungEatonville, Washington 98328Phone: (253) 380-8764Email: [email protected]: www.customizedforyou.com
MRA BookkeepingContact: Michelle CurtisServing the Greater Puget Sound AreaPhone: (253) 709-7709Email: [email protected]: www.mrabookkeeping.com
Soul Purpose Lifestyle Co.Contact: Antoinette NelsonDuPont, Washington 98327Phone: (253) 988-7194Email: [email protected]: www.foryour.soulpurpose.net
The Yard Guy, LLCContact: Thomas StargelPuyallup, WashingtonPhone: (253) 389-5612Email: [email protected]: www.theyardguy.net
Blue Apple LLCContact: Bob MillerSpanaway, Washington 98387 Phone: (253) 278-6238Email: [email protected]
Keller Williams Realty – Ron BoistureContact: Ron BoisturePuyallup, Washington 98373Phone: (253) 460-8640Website: www.kw.com
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT
Ti�any’s Skate Inn1113 N. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
Green Mountain Co�ee Roasters3324 142nd Ave E
Sumner, WA 98390
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service1430 E. Main Ave
Puyallup, WA 98372
South Hill Mall3500 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98373
Kristy’s Boutique113 West Meeker
Puyallup, WA 98371
Puyallup Goodwill Store1200 4th St. NW
Puyallup, WA 98371
A fourth-generation jeweler, Amy Johnson of Johnson Jewelers has been a member of the Puyallup/ Sumner Chamber of Commerce for several years. Amy has worked full time at the family business since graduating from the University of Washington (B.A., Comparative History of Ideas) in 1995. She serves on both the VAU and PMSA boards, has a love for the downtown Puyallup community, and is excited about opportunities to further the �ne arts in our area. Earlier this year, she received the 2008 John Porter Memorial Award, along with her mother, Marilee Johnson. Following college, she completed her studies with the Gemological Institute of America, earning the title Graduate Gemologist in 1999. After Johnson Jewelers was elected into the American Gem Society in 2007, Amy pursued further education, and is currently the only Certi�ed Gemologist in the Puyallup-Tacoma area. As an independent jeweler, her job covers everything from managing their on-site repair/manufacturing shop, designing jewelry, and of course general business management. Membership in the Chamber provides great support and new ideas for running the business.
My name is Pam Rich and I am the owner of Pam’s Bookkeeping Service. After over 30 years working for someone else, I decided it was time to spread my wings and �y solo. I work out of my home in Frederickson which keeps my overhead down and allows me to o�er my services for extremely reasonable rates. I have been certi�ed by both the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers and Universal Accounting Center. In addition to my bookkeeping and payroll services, I am the Finance O�cer for American Legion Parkland Post 2 and an independent associate with Pre-paid Legal Services.
If we’ve met, hello again. If we haven’t, hope to meet you soon.
Johnson Jewelers103 South MeridianPuyallup, WA 98371(253) 848-1332www.Johnson-Jewelers.com
Pam’s Bookkeeping Services7423 201st St Ct ESpanaway, WA 98387(253) [email protected]
AMY JOHNSONJOHNSON JEWELERS
PAM RICHPAM’S BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
and Awards Breakfast
January 20, 20107:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Speaker: Jeff RounceOwner/PublisherBusiness Examiner
Sponsored by:
Presenting sponsor:
Annual Meeting Date: Time:
Location: The Liberty Theater116 West Main AvePuyallup, WA 98371
Start off your Chamber year with:
•A special “State of Business in Puget Sound” address by Jeff Rounce, Business Examiner
•Celebration of five 2009 Award Winning Companies and Individuals
(nomination forms available on-line)
•An update on 2009 accomplishments and overview of 2010 goals
•New Officer installation ceremony
•A fabulous breakfast and conversation with colleagues
Tickets $30 per person or $225 for tables of 8
Register at www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com or 253-845-6755
We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, January 20th, 2010!
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