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September/October 2010 • Advancing the Business Community. • www.vancouverusa.com2

4 From the Chair What’s Next? By Don Russo, GVCC Board Chair

4 From the PAC-Chair Not Wavering By Jeff Woodside, Public Affairs Committee Chair

5 From the CEO Define “Interim” By Kim Capeloto, GVCC President & CEO

6 Business Almanac

8 Member Spotlight: Pacific Menopause & Women’s Health/Pacific Midwifery Service, LLC

9 Clark County Developmental Disabilities Annual Awards

15 Member Services: • Ribbon Cuttings • Member News • New Members • Renewing Members • September Calendar • October Calendar

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Black Tie & Blue Jeans Photo by Aevum Images

Volume 38 • Number 5 • September/October 2010

11-142010 GVCC Annual ReviewCelebrating 120 Years of Service

Tamara Fuller-NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson, Kim Capeloto-GVCC, Jeff Woodside-Nutter Corporation Photo by Aevum Images

September 14, 20105:30-8:30 p.m. • The Heathman Lodge

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Casual elegance of this gala event replaces the GVCC’s Annual Dinner. Highlights include:• Heavy hors d’oeuvres in a mix and mingle setting

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From the PAC-Chair

Don Russo Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Chair, Board of Directors Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce


One year ago, as I took on the position of Chair of the GVCC Board of Directors, I set out to continue the vision of outgoing chair Lisa Dow. Although those were big shoes to fill, Lisa had created a model of success through

a simple-yet-effective organizational and leadership philosophy that works: Listen, Act, and Lead by Example.Last Fall, I promised that we’d tighten our focus to address specific member needs. We asked you, our members, where we should focus our efforts and you told us: networking, education, advocacy & jobs creation. In the past year we’ve taken this feedback to heart and strengthened our programs on everything from government affairs to networking opportunities. We have developed a great working relationship with our local legislators, and even our Governor. We have pursued a timely agenda with our Public Affairs Committee. And of course, who will forget our No Business After Hours events. The dynamic, customer-oriented Chamber that exists today is truly YOUR Chamber and we thank you for taking the time to provide the critical input needed and our Chamber staff to make that happen.I especially want to thank Kim Capeloto for more than two years of extremely effective leadership that served as a catalyst at a crucial time to transform our organization. As you know from Kim’s column, he has accepted a position at Riverview Community Bank. (Congratulations to you, Kim. I am so pleased that you are staying here in Clark County). Kim has already been told to expect a phone call from the GVCC in the near future. We’ll definitely be tapping him for volunteer leadership on the Board of Directors. I also want to thank my fellow Board members and the numerous members of the Chamber committees which are the cylinders that propel the engine. Please join us at Black Tie & Blue Jeans on September 14 as we ring in the new Chamber year with a fun & festive event. We’ll be celebrating our 120th year and wishing Kim well as this will be his last event as GVCC President & CEO.Change can be tough, but it also brings resiliency, growth, and strength -- as we’ve seen over the past two years. With your help, anything is possible. Let’s continue the trend and aim even higher over the next two. Thank you, members, for the privilege of serving as your Board Chair. It has truly been an honor.

Last November as I took my position as Public Affairs Committee chair the GVCC had recently surveyed mem-bers about their top advocacy priorities. Members told us to focus on jobs creation and the Columbia River

Crossing. For the past year, we’ve done just that and we’re not wavering from our commitment. As our communi-ty continues to recover from economic hard times, we are actively involved in partnerships, collaboration, research, education, and leadership to build the local economy and build a modern I-5 bridge that will help meet our jobs goal, keep this region on the map, and improve our quality of life.

In February we met with Gov. Chris Gregoire and her staff in Olympia, in addition to members of the southwest Washington legislative delegation. We pressed jobs and the bridge. Our visit didn’t go unnoticed. Through the course of the year, GVCC leadership has had continual discussions with our representatives in Olympia on a variety of issues. But rest assured, every chance we get, we speak out on two main issues: Building jobs here in Clark County and making the Columbia River Crossing a reality.

Additional priorities throughout the year were education, health care and launching the “Land Here, Live Here” project with Identity Clark County and other partners.

One thing I have learned over the course of the year is just how powerful this organization is. Your voice matters. OUR voice matters. When we go to Olympia, we are met with support and listening ears. We are making a difference.

Watch your inbox for the 2010 Advocacy Priorities survey. We’ll be asking you again soon to help us focus our priorities where it matters most to you. Please take the time to answer. We take your interests to heart.

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Some of you may remember when I joined the GVCC as “Interim” CEO; my intention was to stay on until the Board of Directors found a permanent CEO. I committed to staying for 3-5 months assuming that was enough

time for them to get someone qualified at the helm of this ship. Well, on August 18th, I celebrated my two year an-niversary with the GVCC, which means one of two things; either this job is very rewarding and satisfying, which prompted me to stay this long OR I am simply bad at math. OK, so maybe it means both of those things!

Most of you have heard by now that an opportunity at Riverview Community Bank presented itself that was a great fit for me and allowed me to continue to remain active in this incredible community, and so it is with mixed emotions that I write my last column for this newsletter.

In the last two years, my co-workers and I have worked very hard to ensure that YOUR Chamber stays relevant to its members’ needs. It is difficult to balance what is best for the majority and unfortunately there have been times that some of our members have been dissatisfied with the Chamber’s stance on particular issues, as well as with particular initiatives we have rolled out. When you represent more than 1,000 companies, I assume that is to be expected, however given how diligently the Chamber employees work to ensure member satisfaction, it still can be a bit disappointing. The hundreds of positive comments that we have received certainly makes getting up and coming to work an easier task.

In the last 24 months, we have introduced “No” Business After Hours, Maximize Your Membership seminars, the GVCC “Fast Pass”, Ambas-sador’s Charitable Giving Breakfast and the Southwest Washington Business Leaders (SWWABL) group. We have provided annual subscrip-tions to the Vancouver Business Journal to members at no cost, expanded the L&I Retro program, partnered with Washington State University Vancouver, Clark College and SCORE and enhanced our web site. Our newsletter is now being circulated electronically to more than 4,000 people. GVCC employees hold representation as directors/advisors on at least 15 outside boards and we have emceed more than 40 events

Kim J. Capeloto President & CEO

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Define “Interim”

From the CEO

continues on page 19


GVCC Board to Congressional Delegation: Support the BridgeThe Greater Vancouver Chamber

of Commerce Board of Directors recently approved a letter to the South-west Washington congressional delega-tion supporting the Columbia River Crossing project.

The GVCC regularly surveys members on legislative priorities and public affairs issues. This project has ranked as the highest priority amongst the Chamber’s 1,100 members along with jobs creation for three years in a row. “For three consecutive years, our mem-bers have ranked the Columbia River Crossing as the number one priority for us at the GVCC,” said Kim Capeloto, president and CEO. “We have become increasingly active in this complex pro-cess and this letter of support further demonstrates our commitment to our members and our community’s best interests.” The Chamber’s overall mission is to work diligently on behalf of members to support projects and provide posi-tive business leadership that results in progress for the GVCC membership, their employees, and the community.

Member support of this action by GVCC leadership is overwhelmingly positive. ■

GVCC PAC and Board Take Neutral Stand on Workers’ Comp Initiative; No on Income Tax Initiative 1098Initiative 1082, sponsored by the

Building Industry Association, will be on the fall ballot, but GVCC voted in July to take a neutral stance on the issue. In August the Board of Directors passed a resolution to oppose Initiative 1098, the state income tax initiative that will also be on the November ballot.

Members of the Public Affairs Com-mittee (PAC) hosted speakers in July and August to present pro and con information on the upcoming ballot initiatives.

In regards to 1082, the PAC and board concluded that Committee members agreed that the issue is confusing and while there is no downside to competi-tion in the area of Workers’ Comp, this particular initiative is addressing a “Puget Sound problem” and that busi-ness members of the GVCC have little to gain either way.

As for I-1098, GVCC leadership deter-mined that an income tax as proposed could hinder economic development and is not a stable source of education funding as its proponents suggest. ■

New GVCC Events Launch on October 1 and October 13!October 1: TGIF Business Links!

TGIF Business Links is a weekly activity, including lunches, coffee

breaks, happy hours, shopping & ser-vice experiences to give GVCC mem-bers a boost in sales and exposure. Members are responsible for their own food, drink or other purchases.

Reservations are requested due to space needs. Go to www.vancouveru-sa.com, click on Events/Registration, click on October 1.

For more information contact the chamberofficeat360-694-2588.

Locations:

The Rock Wood-Fired Pizza

2420 Columbia House Blvd. (in Grand Central) Vancouver, WA Lunch, 11:45 – 12:45 (Reservations, please)

TheRockWood-firedPizza&Spiritsis a family focused, full service casual dining concept offering gourmet woodfiredpizza,pastas,burgers,sandwiches and salads, as well as microbrews and cocktails.

Divine Consign 904 Main StVancouver, Washington 98660Visit 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Divine Consign is a wonderful com-munity fundraiser located in Down-town Vancouver. This upscale furni-ture consignment store turns gently used donated and consigned furniture into dollars for charities in Southwest Washington. It is their mission to pro-vide resources in the areas of the arts, education and human services. Their 10,000 square foot showroom located isfilledwithwonderful,gently-usedhome furnishings. Come prowl the aisles. Chamber members will receive 10% off purchases on Friday, Octo-ber 1. Don’t miss the cupcakes from Divine Bites and check out the onsite upholstery services of Divine Again during your visit. ■

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October 13: Next Level Networking: A BRAND NEW, right out of the box networking event for October

Wednesday, October 13, 20107:30 – 9 a.m.Location: Westfield Vancouver Shopping Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, 98662

Park on the north side of the mall below the food court (just west of JC Penney) and come on in. 7:00 – 7:30: Check-in, refreshments7:30 – 7:40: Facilitated announcements7:40 – 7:50: Presentation and/ or business tip from area expert and leader7:50 – 8:10: Around the room introductions8:10 – 9:00: Open networking, leads connection, idea exchange and follow up. Who do you want to meet? What do you need help with?

October’s expert: Ronnie Noize presents Strategic Networking: Beyond Business Card Exchange. Cost: $5 ■

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GVCC Fan on Facebook! Go to www.van-couverusa.com & click on our Facebook fan page link. New member updates, events, news, event photos and more! ■

Business Tip “Before you send any written com-

munication, stop and ask this question about it: ‘What emotional message does it send?’ We generally concentrate on the hard content…When you stop and check the emo-tionalmessage,youmayfindthatyour communication is more cool or impatient or critical than you really want it to be.”~ Alex Hiam ■

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Stepping up U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),

Chairman of the Senate Transpor-tation Appropriations Committee, trav-eled to Vancouver in August to attend a press conference hosted by the GVCC to announce that she had secured $42 million in federal transportation funding for Southwest Washington to support preliminary work on a new Columbia River Crossing. The funding will go to support work on the Envi-ronmental Impact Statement, prelimi-naryengineering,startoffinaldesignand other steps that will help move the project toward construction. Murray



Pacific Menopause & Women’s Health is a women’s health care practice specializing

in the needs and concerns of women between 35 and 70 years old. The physical and emotional changes related to hormone shifts at this age can create symptoms that range from inconvenient to debilitating.

Kathleen Hensch-Fleming, ARNP opened Pacific Menopause & Women’s Health after spending 17 years as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) and CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) providing mid-wifery care to woman of Southwest Washington and the Portland area. She has delivered 2,370 babies (maybe yours!) and decided that this year she would branch off into the menopause specialty.

Kathleen brings expertise and additional training in the management of menopause, including the story of having survived her own menopause. She has 7 sisters and has probably ‘heard it all’ and given advice and prescriptions for every situation. She embod-ies a holistic approach to care including pre-scriptions, natural supplements and life style changes.

She is licensed in the State of Washington to prescribe, including hormones, herbs and bio-identicals. She incorporates necessary lab tests and is covered by most insurances.For more information, go to www.pacific-menopause.com or call 360-397-4230. The clinic is located in the Medical Office Building attached to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

Pacific Midwifery Service, LLC opened in 2000 to provide full-scope health care for the women of Clark County, SouthWest Washington and Northern Oregon. Delivering babies at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, with a passion for waterbirth, has established this group of 4 CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES as wonderful, caring, qualified Nurse Practitioners.

They group has delivered over 4,000 babies and provide Annual exams and family plan-ning as our basic services.

Pacific Midwifery service (PMS) is owned by Kathleen Hensch-Fleming, CNM, ARNP (Certified Nurse-Midwife, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Menopause

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Clinician). In addition to 3 highly trained and experienced midwives (Donna Stiles, Janell Niemann-Ross and Patty Kartchner), Kathleen and PMS are dedicated to superb, professional, satisfying and cost-effective patient care. Our care is personal, safely based on all OB standards (same as an obste-trician) and robust with education and expla-nation.

Call for a free Meet the Midwife appointment 360-885-7926 or check out the website www.pacificmidwife.com. ■

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the

Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board and the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce are hosting the ninth annual awards ceremony October 5 to honor Clark County’s employers and employees.

The official theme for October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month is: “Talent Has No Boundaries: Workforce Diversity INCLUDES Workers With Disabilities.” The theme serves to inform the public that workers with disabilities represent a diverse and vibrant talent pool for hire.

The Clark County Awards include Service Recognition, Employee of the Year, and Public and Private Employer of the Year.

The event will be held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington in downtown Vancouver. Festivities begin at 4:00 PM. The public is invited to attend.

In 2009, the Dennis Campbell Outstanding Service award was given to Kris Krohn of the Arc of Clark County for her ongoing commitment to improv-ing the lives of individuals with devel-opmental disabilities through advocacy

and community participation.

The 2009 Large Private Employer of the Year award was given to the WalMart Super Center for their outstanding com-mitment to hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.

Smokey’s Pizza received the small Private Employer of the Year in 2009 for their many years of hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Public Employer of the Year award for 2009 was presented to Clark Public Utilities.

Eunice Williams, an employee at Whole Foods was honored as 2009 Employee of the Year.

For more information about Clark County’s employment services for indi-viduals with developmental disabilities, please visit:

http://gis.clark.wa.gov/applications/commserv/index.cfm?fuseaction=employment

For more information about the ceremo-ny or National Disability Employment Awareness Month, please contact Paula Johnson at (360) 606-2961. ■

Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board and Greater Vancouver Chamber to Host Ninth Annual Awards Ceremony October 5

Upper photo from left to right:Kris Krohn – Arc of Clark County, Matt McCudden –

Clark Public Utilities, Dellan Redjou – Smokey’ Pizza,

Eunice Williams –Whole Foods, John Welcher & Shelley

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Talent Has No Boundaries: Workforce Diversity INCLUDES

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Charter College is pleased to announce an unlimited number

of Career Focused Educational Scholarships, worth $3,500 each, to qualified 2010 graduates of area high schools. The scholarship is intended to supplement the cost of tuition, which in turn, will make a college education and career goals more attainable. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

1 Must be a 2010 high school graduate.

2. Applicants must submit a completed Charter College High School Scholarship application, with two essays included, describing academic plans and career goals, no later than November12, 2010 to the campus.

3 Applicants must complete an admissions interview with an Admissions Representative at the college.

4 If selected, the student must begin class no later than December 6, 2010; must attend college as a full time student; meet attendance requirements; and successfully complete the program of study. Otherwise, the scholarship, or the remaining portion of it, will be withdrawn.

5 Applicant may not be a current student of Charter College.

For more information, or to receive the Charter College High School Scholarship

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Celebrating 120 Years of Service to the Southwest Washington

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G R E A T E R V A N C O U V E R C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Annual Review

During the course of 2010, GVCC leadership, staff, volunteers and members worked hard to accomplish stated objectives and meet goals set forth to strengthen and improve the organization. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest

and most active organizations in southwest Washington with a diverse and dynamic membership. During the past year, the GVCC staff has set out to bring higher value to membership than ever seen in the past. Thank you, members!

■ Expanded our offerings in conjunction with the Southwest Washington Business Leaders group, bringing visibility to members by collaborating on trade shows and special events with Southwest Washington chambers and business association members.

■ Continually surveyed event attendees beginning in December 2009 to ensure high quality events.

■ Created a new member Meet & Greet event.

■ Launched several new events, including Next Level Networking, TGIF Business Links, Member Request Series, and Black Tie & Blue Jeans.

■ Hosted Two Successful No Business After Hours in partnership with Beaches, including the spring event at Christensen Yacht that drew a record crowd for any local event of 1,700.

■ Created “Ribbon Cutting Mixers” and held 28 mixers in 2010, highlighting local businesses celebrating openings and anniversaries.

■ Offered a new $50 fast pass with referral incentives.

■ Free entry for members to Leads & Needs who bring a non-member guest.

No Business After Hours at Christensen Shipyards, LTD

Speed Bowling at Big Al’s

Umpqa Bank Business After Hours

Celebrating 120 Years of Service to the Southwest Washington Business Community

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

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Affairs■ Expanded GVCC news coverage of Public Affairs Committee activities.■ Organized a successful GVCC Day in Olympia for the 2010 Legislature.■ GVCC Leadership met with Governor Chris Gregoire in February 2010. The meeting was followed by executive level meetings with the governor.■ GVCC actively supported the efforts of the Columbia River Crossing I-5 bridge effort.■ Surveyed Members to determine Public Affairs Priorities.■ Increased attendance and participation at Public Affairs Committee Meetings.■ Hosted guest presenters on issues of significance.■ Enhanced City and County government relationships with business.■ Bi-Monthly meetings with the Mayor of Vancouver and City Manager.■ Coordinated and Emceed press release events with Sen. Patty Murray, Gov. Chris Gregoire, and held a forum with Maria Cantwell. ■ Clarified the process for leadership decisions on Public Affairs Issues. ■ Established regular communication between the GVCC President and various legislators.■ Chamber CEO, Board and PAC members weighed in on various issues with elected officials.■ Partnered with the Columbia River Economic Development Council and Identity Clark County.■ Assisted in development of a Regional Branding Initiative.

■ Vancouver Business Journal subscriptions are now free to all GVCC members.■ Health Care program for members.■ Enhanced L&I Refund program.■ Office Depot Discounts.■ Improved Certificates of Origin Program.■ Maximize Your Membership Educational Seminars.■ Members-only Community Calendar.■ Prescription Discount Card.■ Advertising & Marketing Discounts.

Former Rep. Val Ogden at No Business After Hours

Business After Hours sponsored by the Vancouver Business Journal

The Columbian’s Economic Forecast Breakfast

Carol Keljo, Security Signs & Barbara Waite, GVCC at the Women in Business Showcase

Business After Hours sponsored by US Bank

Celebrating 120 Years of Service to the Southwest Washington Business Community

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At the GVCC Board of Directors Annual Retreat last fall, the Board directed staff to track specific initiatives and objectives. These included but were not limited to: Sales & Marketing, Networking, Member Retention, Member Relationship Building, Development of Chamber Services, Identifying Member Priorities for Public Affairs, Expanding Membership & Community Collaboration. The year in review shows that we have indeed made great strides in all areas and are well prepared to accomplish even more as we enter our 120th year.

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Business After Hours sponsored by Corwin Beverage.

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EnhancementMembership■ Established special member pricing on advertising, sponsorship & marketing opportunities.

■ Increased members’ regional business exposure through collaboration with area Chambers and business organizations with Southwest Washington Business Leaders (SWWABL).

■ Scheduled two new member meet and greet events.

■ Launched the Fast Pass for members – discounted event pricing.

■ Customized sponsorship packages for members.

■ Scheduled a record number of ribbon cutting mixer events.

■ Developed the new Membership Request education series.

■ Responded to small business needs by offering business tool seminars, specialized networking & sales training.

■ Began actively promoting member news and announcements through the GVCC’s internal and external publicity channels.


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17200 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 100Vancouver, WA 98683

Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center

12208 SE Evergreen HwyVancouver, WA 98683

Brian TeegardinEdward Jones Investments 1710 SW 9th Avenue, Suite 119

Battle Ground, WA 98604

TwinStar Credit Union 8505 NE Vancouver Mall Drive

Vancouver, WA 98682

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On October 4, 2010 we’re launching a new, FREE members-only benefit through partner WhoCanHelp.com. This high-tech, zip code-based ser-vice gives you a real-time connec-tion with consumers in the Clark County metro area who are looking for your products or services. You’ll

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Members on the Move

■ Matthew Lee, CPA, has joined the accounting firm Opsahl, Dawson & Company, P.S. as manager of their Vancouver branch office. Matt has a BA from Portland State University and brings over twenty years of experience working in both the private & public sectors. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a CFO and controller and most recently was the manager at a local CPA firm.

■ Lisa Schauer has been named a partner at MacKay and Sposito Inc. She is the firm’s first female partner. Lisa is a graduate of Gonzaga University, and has been with MacKay and Sposito for 10 years.

■ Tracy Peterkin is the new President and Owner of TJ & Associates, Inc., a Southwest Washington - based company. Tracy joined TJ & Associates in 2003 and has most recently fulfilled the role of Operations and Human

Resources Manager. She brings over 20 years of Human Resource Management experience in manufacturing and consult-ing organizations including HR positions with The Quaker Oats Company and Solvay Chemicals.

■ Shaun Nelson, Warehouse Lead Supervisor of Corwin Beverage Company of Ridgefield, has been selected as one of the first recipients of the Chairman’s Circle of Champions award from

PepsiCo. The new award honors PepsiCo’s top performing operations team members and will be given to less than one quarter of one percent of the international compa-ny’s global operations associates.

■ Hasson Company Realtors recently announced the addition of the following new agents to its Vancouver office:

Ron Patterson and Kay West, Vancouver. Ron has six years experience in real estate and a back-ground in education. Kay has 30 years of experi-ence as a buyer in the fabric industry and 12

years as the owner of a bed and breakfast.

■ Sierra Eckman, CPA, has joined the accounting firm Opsahl, Dawson & Company, P.S. in their Vancouver office. Prior to joining the firm, Sierra worked locally in public accounting. She has expe-rience working with a

wide variety of both individual and busi-ness tax clients. She also has experience with bookkeeping and enjoys helping her clients learn more about accounting for their businesses. Sierra has a BA in Business Administration-Accounting and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington State University.

■ Congrats! GVCC Affiliate Community Choices announced that Exec. Dir. Sharon Pesut, board member Sheela Choppola Nestor, and Clark Co. public health epidemiologist Melanie Payne will present at the Wash. State Joint Conference on Health on October 11, 2010. They will share results of the 2009 Community Report Card. The report is available at www.clarkcommuni-tychoices.org.

Making Headlines ■ Port of Vancouver USA announced discussions are underway with BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversified natural resources company, regarding the potential location of a potash export facil-ity at the port’s Terminal 5. The port and BHP Billiton have reached preliminary agreement to proceed and are working to finalize terms and a lease agreement. The project would include handling, storage, dock and rail facilities for potash export from BHP Billiton’s first mine to be devel-oped in Canada’s Saskatchewan Basin. Potash is a natural mineral fertilizer that improves crop yields.

Member News ■ Energy Legs! Member Energy Events has launched the Vancouver USA Marathon & Half Marathon for June 19, 2011 (plenty of time to train!) The events will include a 2-day Fitness & Expo Show at Esther Short Park and the Hilton Vancouver on June 17 and 19, 2011. Go to www.vancouverusamara-thon.com for full details & early bird registration.

■ Welcome to new GVCC member Coffee News published by Steve Lawrence. “News to be enjoyed over coffee.” www.coffeenewsvan.com 360-718-7342

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■ Evergreen Home Loans is proud to announce its move to a new, convenient location at 204 SE Park Plaza Drive, Suite 105., visible from Mill Plain Boulevard.

■ Chef teams from the Northwest Culinary Institute of Vancouver won two of the top three places in dominating the Inaugural Best Barbeque Competition at Oaks Park in Portland. Winner of the 2010 Grand Trophy went to Northwest Culinary Institute’s team No. 3, represented by chefs Amber Brown, Loree Morris and Jerry Miller. The Northwest Culinary Institute is a division of GVCC member, the International Air and Hospitality Academy of Vancouver.

■ U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chairman of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, announced that she has been able to steer $42 million in federal transportation funding back to Southwest Washington to support preliminary work on a new Columbia River Crossing. The funding Murray secured will go to support work on the Environmental Impact Statement, prelimi-nary engineering, start of final design and other steps that will help move the project toward construction. “Our 1,100 members have ranked the new bridge construction as the number one priority for the past three years,” said Kim J. Capeloto, GVCC President and CEO.“Senator Murray’s support of the business communities priorities regarding this project is very much appreciated.”

■ Share, a non-profit agency providing services to the hungry and homeless in Clark County since 1979, is proud to announce the launch of the next genera-tion Web site for its organization at www.sharevancouver.org

■ Representatives from the Vancouver Watersheds Council and Walmart joined the Mayor of Vancouver, City Council members, neighborhood associations and other local residents this summer to launch a program that will provide up to 125 Vancouver-area families with access to gardening space and an affordable source of fresh produce. The event, highlighted by an inaugural seed planting by local children and their parents, was held at the Mill Plain Shorty’s Garden and Home, a partner in the new community-based program.

■ The Daily Insider Clark County news publication has a brand new look. Check it out at http://www.dailyinsider.info

■ Columbia Credit Union is offering free financial seminars throughout 2010. To register, please call Columbia Credit Union at 360-891-4000 or visit www.columbiacu.org and click the “Money Management” tab.

Member Events

■ 9/9: Do you own a Small Business?Do you know how the newHealth Care Law will affect you?

Congressman Brian Baird invites you to join him September 9th in Clark County for a small business workshop to hear directly from the experts on changes in federal law that may impact your business.

Regional leaders with the Internal Revenue Service and Health and Human Services will bring you the latest informa-tion on how newly approved tax credits and newly enacted health care programs can help you. Please bring your questions and concerns.

The Congressman thanks the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, the Columbia River Economic Development Council, HHS and the IRS for their help in supporting this important meeting. As space is limited, please RSVP to [email protected]. For more information, please call the Congressman’s Vancouver office at (360) 695-6292.

Thursday, September 9, 20104:00pm-5:00pmClark College, Vancouver WAGaiser Hall

■ 9/14: Annual Friends of Hospice Fall Luncheon, September 14th, 2010, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $45.00, Heathman Lodge. Go to http://friends-of-hospice.org/fall-lun-cheon.html for details.■ 9/16: Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals (CCAMP) pre-sentation Thursday, September 16, 2010, 12-1 p.m. Kate Singh presents “The Persuasive Power of a Business Photo,” SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661. Call 360-882-1298 to reserve a space. Free, but due to space limitations, reservations are strongly recommended. The Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals

(“CCAMP”) is dedicated to creating aware-ness of the marketing profession, support-ing the professional development of it’s members and cultivating a community of marketing professionals in the Clark County area. More info: Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals MeetUp: http://www.meetup.com/Clark-County-Association-of-Marketing-Professionals.

■ 9/23: Pink Power is scheduled from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23. The event is part of an effort to raise $600,000 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit under construction at Southwest Washington Medical Center. Visit www.pinkpowersw.org for more information and to purchase tickets.


Hsuisuk & Yong Chi A Little Pine Tree Restaurant585 W 8th St.Vancouver, WA 98660360-597-4266

Brad Eriksen Greater Clark County Rotary Foundation PO Box 384Vancouver, WA 98666-0384360-904-3330

Dore Jean Naturally Healthy Pet335 NE 5th AveCamas, WA 98607 360-609-3505

Cheri Martin Parks FoundationPO Box 2397Vancouver, WA 98668 360-619-1170

Devena Wilson-Taylor Space ‘N’ Time13504 NE 84th St., Suite 103-107Vancouver, WA 98682-3091 360-977-1925 Patti Thompson Taxing Matters LLC904 Esther St., Suite BVancouver, WA 98660 360-695-5508

Andy OliverUnited Methodist Church18404 SE 42nd CircleVancouver, WA 98683 360-487-6933 Wade Leckie Bad Monkey Bikes, Boards & Skate1717 Broadway St.Vancouver, WA 98663 360-718-7837 Dr. Cynthia ByeJourney to Wellness2400 Broadway, Suite 1Vancouver, WA 98663

Christopher HudsonCutco Engraveable Gifts Vancouver, WA 98660 360-910-0552

Eric Husemoen Fireside Cafe6709 NE 63rd St., Suite 101Vancouver, WA 98661 360-314-4301

Jeremy Ross Jeremy Ross CreativeVancouver, WA 98660 360-901-1898 Peter KhalilNorthwest Mediation LLCVancouver, WA 98661 360-450-2920

David Rodriguez Seniors Helping SeniorsVancouver, WA 98685 360-258-1460 Jim Crawford Crawford Consulting3812 SE 157th Ave.Vancouver, WA 98683 360-759-4410

Welcome to the following new Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members. We thank you for your investment. You help make our Chamber one of the largest and most active business associations in the region. Please go to our online directory at www.vancouverusa.com for Web site, contact and business category information about these companies and

organizations. Please help us in our mission to build a strong and stable local economy – do business with Chamber members. ■

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Nathan Webster Dream Big Community Center500 W 8th St., Suite 260Vancouver, WA 98660 360-748-7439

Margaret Tafoya Elite Care at Oatfield Estates and Fanno Creek2808 NE MLK Jr Blvd., Suite CPortland, OR 97212 503-653-5656

Kris GreeneEvergreen School District FoundationVancouver, WA 98660 360-256-2320

Kate Sacamano Hough Foundation1111 Main St., Suite 700Vancouver, WA 98660

{ Greater VancouVer chamber after-hours eVent }It is a carnival and you’re invited!hurry, hurry, one and all, it’s carnival time at iQ credit union. Look skyward to see the daring stilt walker! focus your eyes on the jaunty juggler. a perfect way to end summer — with good times, great games and goodies galore catered by beaches. rsVP today. Then get ready for a networking carnival of fun!

Tuesday, September 215:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.iQ credit union downtown headquarters1313 main street, Vancouver, Wa 98660Parking is limited.

RSVP to the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce at vancouverusa.com or call (360) 694-2588.


Thank you to all of our renewing members for continuing your Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce membership! We are proud to serve our members through our mission of providing positive business leadership, growing jobs and strengthening the local economy. ■

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Southwest Washington 7 years Regional Transportation Council Southwest Washington Workforce 8 years Development CouncilTotal Merchant Concepts, Inc. 10 yearsTracy Douglas 3 yearsTrillium Employment Services 2 yearsThe Vancouver Voice 7 yearsWest Coast Bank 22 yearsWheelkraft NW 3 yearsYMCA Clark County Family 24 yearsYWCA Clark County 24 years ■

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for various non-profits and organizations in the past year alone. We now offer health care coverage, prescriptions and office supplies at discounted prices for our members. We unveiled two new show-cases, “Shop Local Business Showcase” and “Bring on Spring-Wom-en’s Showcase”, as well as “Networking for New Members”. We updated Leads & Needs, added Speed Bowling and introduced and sold out the Membership Request Series. We sold out the entire 2010 Business After Hours series and booked 28 Ribbon Cutting Mix-ers. Attendance at the Business After Hours events now averages between 175-200 people and the last “No Business After Hours” had 1,650 paying attendees.

Add to this list, traveling to Olympia on multiple occasions, attend-ing City Council, Clark County Commissioners, C-Tran and Colum-bia River Crossing Coalition meetings and it makes for a fairly full calendar! Reality is, it is simply a group effort including many of you reading this column and for that I am personally very grateful.

The GVCC Board of Directors has been extremely supportive and I will always be grateful for that.

I feel very good about where OUR Chamber is today and feel very comfortable in handing over the reins to the next leader.

I want to personally thank all of you that have supported the Chamber over the past two years and ask that you continue that support. The Chamber is a vital organization that fights for a busi-ness friendly environment throughout Southwest Washington. They can’t do it alone and are counting on your help.

Thank you very much for your support and I’ll see you at the next event! ■

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Register Online: www.vancouverusa.com or call 360-694-2588

September

Recurring EventsNetworking

WEEKLY: Leads & Needs Beaches: (First & Third Wednesdays)

High-energy networking in a casual setting designed to build relationships and generate leads.

MONTHLY:

Business After Hours: Enjoy a fun evening of networking, food and spirits at a member location.

Speed Networking/Bowling: (No Speed Networking in July & August) (Second Wednesday)

Meet 16 potential leads in concentrated network-ing.

Thank you to our member event venues: Beaches Restaurant and Bar and Big Al's.

Member Services

9/29 -- New Event!-- New Member NetworkingWednesday, September 29, 2010, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Location: Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660 (Metered parking)Make the most of your membership with this networking training. Make connections with other new members and GVCC Ambassadors in a safe, low-key environment. Facilitated by Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach. Cost: Included with membership. Reservations required. Cancel if you cannot attend.

9/29 -- New Member Meet & Greet (For members who have joined Since April 2, 2010) Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Location: Tommy O’s, 801 Washington, Suite A, Vancouver, Washington 98660. For new members who have joined the GVCC since April 2, 2010, this event is for you to get together and meet each other. Tommy O's (downtown) is sponsor of this event and will provide guests with appetizers and one wine, beer or non-alcohol beverage. Cost is included in membership. Must RSVP online or call (360) 694-2588. Attendance limited to 30.The general membership is welcome to attend after 5:30 to meet and greet the new members. No-host bar and food.

9/30 -- Save $$, Increase Marketplace Relevancy, and Boost Sales! Member Request Series PR 101 with GVCC's Gina Bacon & guests Thurs., Sept. 30, 3:30-5 p.m., GVCC Office, 1101 Broadway, Ste 100, Vancouver, WA 98660. Members only! Space is limited to 20. Cost: $10. Metered parking. Join us and learn how to tap into the power of public relations! From high-tech techniques like social media to good old fash-ioned PR strategy, we'll give you a toolkit for success.

Save the Date:10/26 - "No" Business After Hours

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9/1 -- Leads & Needs, BeachesSponsored by Vancouver Business Journal Wed., Sept. 1, 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Beaches, 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver. Cost: $5 at the door. Fast-paced morning networking and leads exchange. Sponsor provides continental breakfast. Bring a potential member for free entry!

9/8 -- Speed Bowling at Big Al's.Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:30 – 9 a.m. at Big Al’s, 16615 SE 18th St., Vancouver, Washington 98663 Have you missed Big Al’s this summer? We have. Come speed bowl with us. No need to wear a crisp white shirt and a tie. Bring socks for your bowling shoes and comfortable clothes to bowl and network in. Continental breakfast included. Cost: $10

9/14 -- GVCC Black Tie and Blue Jeans !Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, Washington 98662Red carpet entrance, heavy hors d'oeuvres in a mix and mingle setting. Speaker: David Nierenberg, President, Nierenberg Investment Management Company. A special, totally unconventional, musical per-formance by Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, sponsored gifts at each place setting, exquisite sponsored basket centerpieces for auction to benefit GVCC 501(c)(3) non profits, Paparazzi Tonight photos of blue jean and bling-clad attendees. Dinner and program: $50 members/ $65 non-members Company centerpiece and gift spon-sorships available: $200 per table. Call Lori to sponsor, 360-567-1081 or [email protected]. Presenting sponsors: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Nutter Corporation & Columbia Credit Union 9/15 -- Leads & Needs, BeachesSponsored by Dex One 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Beaches, 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver. Cost: $5 at the door. Fast-paced morning networking and leads exchange. Sponsor provides continental breakfast.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Register Online: www.vancouverusa.com or call 360-694-2588

October

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TGIF Business Links:

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MONTHLY:

Business After Hours: Enjoy a fun evening of networking, food and spirits at a member location.

Next Level Networking: (Second Wednesday)Boost your networking, boost your business!

Thank you to our member event venues: Beaches Restaurant and Bar and Westfield Shoppingtown Vancouver.

Member Services

10/1 -- New Event!-- TGIF Business Links Every Friday (Free Entry, No-host food & beverages) *Go to www.vancouverusa.com for specific Friday locations after our October 1, 2010 launch! Fri., October 1, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Join us for the launch of TGIF Business Links to shop local and shop chamber in our community. TGIF Business Links features one food establishment and one shopping or service location each Friday to give GVCC members a boost in sales and exposure. The Friday, October 1 food and shopping locations are:The Rock Wood-fired Pizza & Spirits, 2420 Columbia House, Suite 105, 98661 (in Grand Central). Reservations are requested due to space needs; and Divine Consign, 904 Main Street, 98660. Come prowl the aisles. Chamber members will receive 10% off purchases on Friday, October 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

10/13 -- GVCC In-House Class: Mysteries of Leading Revealed -- How to Win in your Next Lease Wed., October 13, GVCC Offices, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Cost: $10. In this class, you will learn the 8 steps of successful commercial property leasing. Presenters: Jim West, Coldwell Banker Commercial and Don Russo, Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt Hiring, Retention, and Employee Morale in the New EconomyThursday, 10/28/103:30 PM – 5:00 PM

10/28 -- Hiring, Retention, and Employee Morale in the New Economy: An interactive session with practical take-aways, idea sharing and fun Thurs., October 28, 3-5 p.m., GVCC Offices, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Cost: $10. Members only. Learn about:• Effective Hiring Processes—Let’s do it right the first time.• Once great employees are on board—How do we retain them? Keep them engaged? Keep them motivated? • What does it take to build/boost morale in a tough economy?

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10/13 -- New! Next Level Networking.Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 7:30 – 9 a.m.Location: Westfield Vancouver Shopping Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, 98662 Park on the north side of the mall below the food court (just west of JC Penney) and come on in. 7:00 – 7:30: Check-in.7:30 – 7:40: Facilitated announcements7:40 – 7:50: Presentation and/or business tip from area expert and leader7:50 – 8:10: Around the room introductions8:10 – 9:00: Open networking, leads connection, idea exchange and follow up.Who do you want to meet? What do you need help with?October’s expert: Ronnie Noize presents Strategic Networking: Beyond Business Card Exchange Cost: $5 10/20 -- Leads & Needs, BeachesSponsorship Available 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Beaches, 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver. Cost: $5. Fast-paced morning networking and leads exchange. Sponsor pro-vides continental breakfast.

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Clark County Accepting Projectsto Green Building Pilot Program Vancouver, WA – The Board of County

Commissioners has approved an ordi-nance that establishes a pilot program for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects pursuing the Living Building Challenge,sm one of the world’s most rigor-ous green building performance standards. The Sustainable Communities Ordinance allows some projects to bypass more tradi-tional local codes and regulations to pur-sue the use of advanced green-building strategies. Clark County is now accepting projects to the Sustainable Communities Ordinance pilot program. Enrollment will be open for five years, or until a total of six projects are accepted. More information can be found at Clark County’s Sustainable Communities. The Sustainable Communities Ordinance, passed July 28, launches Washington’s sec-ond program dedicated to promoting the design and construction of Living Buildings. (See City of Seattle’s December 2009 Living Building pilot program.) Under the Clark County program, partici-pants will be eligible for exemptions from certain land use and development codes. Potential exceptions could include reduc-tions in allotted space for parking, alterna-tives to impervious surfaces, reduced set-backs for rainwater harvesting cisterns or the inclusion of composting toilets.“The Sustainable Communities Ordinance goes a long way toward letting the build-ing community know that we are support-ive of innovative development projects,” said Steve Stuart, chair of the Board of County Commissioners. “The pilot pro-gram will create educational models of low-impact, high-performance buildings and developments pointing toward how communities of the future will look and how they will interact with the surround-ing environment.” The Sustainable Communities Ordinance grew out of an analysis completed by the Cascadia Green Building Council in 2009 that identified barriers to the Living Building Challenge (the full report is avail-able online). With financing from the Washington Department of Ecology, Clark County has been working with Cascadia to identify and remove green-building obstacles during the regulatory process and encourage more sustainable, afford-able development. “Clark County is at the leading edge of a

growing number of local governments seeking ways to support Living Buildings in their communities,” said Jason F. McLennan, chief executive officer of the Cascadia Green Building Council. Go to http://www.clark.wa.gov/environ-ment/sustainability/docs.html#study for more details and the full report. ■

is applauded for her leadership and commitment to the citizens of south-west Washington. ■

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■ Sherri McMillan, M.Sc. of member North-west Personal Training & Fitness Education was awarded the pres-tigious International Fitness Presenter of the year award at the recent internationalfitness

conference held in Toronto Canada. Theawardrecognizesafitnessprofes-sional who emulates outstanding lead-ership and presenting skills, a profes-sional commitment to their community and industry and has inspired others to commit to a healthy lifestyle through successful, creative and diverse pro-gramming. McMillan oversees the day-to-dayoperationsofhertwofitnessand training studios, Northwest Per-sonal Training and Northwest Women’s Fitness Club in downtown Vancouver and NE Portland.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSWinston Asai, Columbia MachineJonathan Avery, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterJohn Deeder, Evergreen Public SchoolsTamara J. Fuller, NAI Norris, Beggs & SimpsonJeff Harvey, BurgervilleElie Kassab, Prestige DevelopmentDaniel Kirkwood, Kirkwood & KirkwoodPaul McLinn, Calderon Family DentistryAlex McMillan, Alex McMillan Wellness & Business ConsultingWayne Nelson, Clark Public UtilitiesEric Olmsted, On Line Support, Inc. William Pritchard, Pritchard OrthodonticsRhona Sen Hoss, The ColumbianKeith Wallace, Frumenti, Lander & Wallace, CPAs Kristy Weaver, Pacific Continental Bank

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