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June 2015 Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon

Program: Conversational Charisma — Mastering Sales, Service & Relationships

Speaker: Brad Worthley, Internationally Acclaimed Customer Service, Leadership & Motivational Expert

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Place: Red Lion Hotel — Pasco 2525 N. 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301

Time: 11:30 am – 12 pm Registration & Networking

12 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Program

Cost: $20 Pre-registered members RSVP prior to Friday, June 19 $30 Non-members or RSVP after Friday, June 19

RSVP: Three ways to RSVP! • Call 509.736.0510 • Online at www.tricityregionalchamber.com • Email [email protected] by Friday, June 19

Luncheon Sponsor:

Register now to guarantee your seat!

All debit cards, VISA and MasterCard accepted.

***Cancellations after June 19 and

“no-shows” will be invoiced***

1 Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair – Ron Boninger, TiLite Past Chair – Rene Vasquez, Ennis Fine Furniture Chair Elect – Marty Conger, Battelle Treasurer – Kevin Sullivan, Sullivan Sullutions Melissa Garrard, Washington River Protection Solutions Eric Martuscelli, Cascade Natural Gas Dean Moody, Intermountain West Insulation Derrick Stricker, NAI Tri-Cities Tony Umek, AKU Enterprises John Ziobro, Telquist Ziobro Mcmillen BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Barr, Dave Barr CLU Annie Bixler, HAPO Community Credit Union Paul Carlisle, elevate John Crook, Paragon Corporate Housing Sean Flaherty, Tri-City Herald Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery Nick Gonzales, Bouten Construction Rick Jansons, Habitat for Humanity Russ Keefer, Trios Health Carlos Martinez, Dura-Shine Clean Company Milke McWhorter, PayneWest Insurance Karen Miller, Benton PUD Mike Miller, Moon Security Services, Inc. Vicki Monteagudo, Century 21 Tri-Cities Ian Napier, Red Lion Hotels Dr. Lee Ostler, The Center for Dental Health Scott Oxenford, Bechtel National Inc. Scott Parnell, Washington Closure Hanford Gary Ransom, AgriNorthwest Bill Robertson, Bill Robertson Nissan Cheryl Salomone, Townsquare Media Khurshed Sharifov, Century Securities Associates, Inc. Bill Shibley, Northwest Farm Credit Services Steve Simmons, Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering Brett Spooner, Gravis Law, PLLC Ted Vause, MetLife Auto & Home Rae Weil, Mission Support Alliance STAFF Lori Mattson, President & CEOAshley Coronado, PTAC Business CounselorLisa Nelson, Event DirectorElisabeth Holt, Marketing & Membership DirectorAustin Neilson, Government & Economic Affairs DirectorKylie Elgin, Member Services & Programs ManagerChad Utecht, Sales ManagerDiAnne Voegtle, Administration ManagerMelinda Hoffman, Accounting CoordinatorBrandan Eckhardt, Communications CoordinatorJillian Marquez, Event CoordinatorAnna Jansen, Event Coordinator

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Did you know the first chamber of commerce was founded in 1599 in Marseille, France? The world's oldest English-speaking chamber of commerce was established in 1768 in New York City. Achieving longevity that dates back to the 16th century is not easy. Today, chambers are very different from those of long ago. Chambers have and will always be faced with severe economic swings, rapidly changing technology, demographic shifts and unexpected new events. The chambers that separate themselves from the rest are those that successfully survive and thrive by responding to their environment and the changing times with innovative ideas and programs.

Seth Godin, a marketing expert who spoke at a recent Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) meeting, says that innovative chambers will work to create “a group of people, a community, connected to one another with a shared idea and a leader.” Our Tri-City Regional Chamber, with Lori Mattson as its strong leader and an outstanding staff, is demonstrating this type of creativity and drive that will continue to make our relatively young chamber (compared to Marseille, France) very successful.

The Regional Chamber’s response to the unexpected “obesity” news event of March 2012 is a perfect example of what Godin talked about at the ACCE meeting. With the leadership of Lori and John Crook (the Board Chair at the time) the Chamber reacted quickly by turning a negative into a positive. By the fall of 2012, Good Health is Good Business (GHGB) was launched to promote exercise and wellness across the Tri-Cities. The first program was completed on paper and the friendly competition had to be manually tallied. Through continuous improvement, the spring 2015 GHGB wellness challenge that ends on June 21 (there are now two per year), set a record for participation with more than 400 participants and more than 50 competing teams! From the 2012 paper approach, GHGB now has an online portal system and mobile app to easily track exercise and wellness activities. Using social media, GHGB now has live leader boards and online chat to create a fun and competition-friendly environment for all. Yet, there is more! To Godin’s point, GHGB has influenced our entire community. People and businesses across our community are thinking wellness and health. Godin would be proud.

The next GHGB wellness challenge begins in September so become part of the trend and form a team for your company or sign-up as an individual. I hope to see you all at Badger Mountain on Thursdays for the weekly “Business on the Go!” hikes, heading to the gym or getting that wellness check-up.

The Economic Gardening program I mentioned last month has the potential, in a very different way, to become the next innovative program for the chamber, like GHGB. The Economic Gardening program is already gaining interest and attention well beyond what the chamber expected. Please also take this as a reminder to learn about and apply for Economic Gardening today. Businesses will be selected throughout 2015 until all of the five available slots have been filled. Interested businesses can contact the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce or visit https://tricities.nationalcentereg.org to learn more about the program and how to apply.

Together we can continue to make our chamber and our community great. Thank you.

Ron Boninger 2015 Board Chair

Chair’s Message

Ron Boninger Board Chair

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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.

Our Ambassador

Team of 1st Quarter

earned 512 points by

attending events and volunteering at

Chamber functions. Thank you Ryan

Lee, Al Thiemens, Bill Walther, Cindy

Fredrickson, Heather Morgan, Jim Carey,

Justin Stinson, Katie Muller, Randy Norris

and Angie Eddington for all you do for

the Chamber! Good Health is Good

Business wellness

challenge kicked off on

April 27th with over 400 individuals

participating and over 50 teams

representing businesses across the

region!

120 people

attended

our April

Business After Hours event at elevate!

V isionary level member

Washington Closure

Hanford recently renewed

its membership with the Chamber.

T he Chamber joined with over 100 Chambers and Associations in support of

two federal issues - renewing the Trade Promotion Authority which drives economic growth and job creation, and the Federal Permitting Improvement Act which provides for streamlined processes for developers to obtain environmental permits in a timely and efficient manner.

T he Chamber welcomes two new staff members to our team – Chad Utecht,

Sales Manager and DiAnne Voegtle, Administration Manager.

Brett Spooner of Gravis Law and Gary Ransom of AgriNorthwest were

recently appointed to our Board of Directors!

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.


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!

Lohman Helicopter, LLC Morgan Lohman — 208.743.5411 Richland Airport www.lohmanhelicopter.com

Skamania Lodge Luke Andersen — 509.427.7700 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson, WA 98648 www.skamania.com Skamania Lodge is an upscale, full-service destination resort located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. The 175-acre wooded property features a championship golf course, spa, three restaurants and modern conference center and offers more than 45 recreational choices.

Professional Case Management Shannon Street — 509.392.5496 303 Bradley Blvd., Suite 110 Richland, WA 99352 www.procasemanagement.com Professional Case Management’s focus is to help former Department of Energy Workers (Hanford), maintain their independence by providing no cost, in home medical care, anywhere from as little as 1 monthly health management visit all the way up to 24/7 care in the home through the EEOICPA benefit. Contact PCM for more information at 509-392-5496.

Can Cleaners Brandon Davenport — 509.308.8590 Can Cleaners does on site cleaning and sanitization of household roll away garbage cans using an environmentally friendly process.

All State Insurance Jeff Hamilton — 509.783.7929 110 Gage Blvd., Suite 202 Richland, WA 99352

Andros Orthodontics Chelsea Andros — 509.792.1008 5701 Bedford Street Pasco, WA 99301 www.androsorthodontics.com Andros Orthodontics provides treatment that is affordable, transformative and efficient. They use the latest technology, cutting-edge products, world-class training and education to give their patients the attention and care they deserve. Andros Orthodontics’ greatest reward is helping our patients smile with confidence.

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. Bob Haskins — 509.554.5622 2579 Stevens Drive, Suite 101 Richland, WA 99354 www.barnhartcrane.com Barnhart enjoys a nationwide reputation for solving problems. They specialize in the heavy lifting and heavy transport of major components used in American industry. Barnhart is committed to continuous improvement and to be the best heavy lift and heavy transport company. Their customers can expect Barnhart to aggressively pursue innovative ways to lower overall project costs and improve safety. Barnhart has the strongest network of rigging experts and equipment in the country and over 30 branches across the US.

Maurices Columbia Center 1321 N Columbia Center Sp640a Kennewick, WA 99336 www.maurices.com

LTAC Michael Luzzo — 509.943.9083

Northern Quest Resort & Casino Annie Quisenberry — 877.871.6772 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights, WA 99001 www.northernquest.com

Wheatland Bank Marcos Garza — 509.545.5626 9715 Sandifur Parkway Pasco, WA 99301 www.wheatlandbank.com Wheatland Bank is a locally owned independent community bank. Wheatland Bank has 14 branches, including the new Pasco Branch, serving over 15,000 customers throughout Spokane, Lincoln, Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Yakima, Franklin and Benton Counties. Wheatland Bank focuses on helping businesses, farmers, ranchers and consumers succeed by offering the highest quality personalized banking relationships and customized lending, banking and wealth management services.

Interim Healthcare Kerry Nelson — 509.572.2628 6855 W. Clearwater Ave., Suite A105 Kennewick, WA 99336 www.interimhealthcare.com/kennewickwa Interim of Kennewick currently offers non-medical in-home care, and staffing. We provide companionship, homemaker, and personal care in the client’s home, independent living facility, or any other setting. We team with local in-home medical agencies for further services as needed.

Kylie Elgin, Member Services & Programs Manger at

[email protected] or 509.491.3241

Contact:

Be our next Meet the Chamber

Presenting Sponsor!





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, contact Kylie Elgin at 509.491.3241 or [email protected]

ribboN CuttiNg CereMoNies

4th | 4:30 pm KIE Supply

July 17th | 4:30 pm Andros Orthodontics

JUNE

JULY

SAVE THE DATE

Gretl Crawford has been a home builder in the Tri-Cities for over 12 years. Her philosophy has always been “It’s All In the Details” and her dream of owning her own interior design and decor store has finally come to fruition with “It’s All in the Details” store front. The merchandise in the store includes unique home décor, furniture, bedding, clothing, jewelry, stationary and more.

Gretl Crawford Homes “It’s All in the Details”

Kennewick

Tri-Cities Community Health patients can expect to receive exquisite care tailored to their individual needs at the new eye clinic. The clinic offers services for vision including eye exams for glasses and contacts as well as a special emphasis in treatment of common diseases that affect the eye.

Tri-Cities Community Health Eye Clinic

Pasco

Derrick Stricker, CCIMCell: [email protected]

Dirk Stricker, Managing BrokerCell: [email protected]

Office Space in Hapo Business Complex on the corner of Columbia Center Blvd. and Clearwater

Kennewick. Call for your options.

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

3 Different Parcels on Tapteal Drive Richland for $10.00 PSF. 18 Acres which can divide, 2.67 Acres and

.72 Acre all zoned Commercial Retail.

18.5 Acres on Road 68 Pasco which can be divided and asking $6.00 PSF, 5.63 Acre asking $7.00 PSF.

Call for details

Professional Office Space at 636 N. Colorado St. Kennewick with 2,176 SF

turn key ready. 6 Private Offices, 3 cubicles and more.

Great Owner/User Building for sale at 4403 W. Court St. Pasco with income. Asking

$1,495,000.00 for this 9,246 SF on 1.38 Acres.

Creating A Better Community

One Transaction At A Time.

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

LAND FOR SALE


#tcbizcon #tcrcc

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

BizCon is brand new and the buzz is already building.

Great sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available, space is limited!

Take action now to ensure that your company is part of this exciting event!

PREMIER SPONSOR:

Contact the event department for more information!

Anna Jansen, Event [email protected]

5 09.736.0510

OCTOBER 28, 2015TRAC CENTER

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015MEADOW SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB

AM & PM Flights Register now!

4 Person Best Ball Scramble

$850 T E A M O F 4

$215 P E R P L AY E R

■ Awards dinner ■ BBQ lunch on

the range ■ More than $10,000

in prizes!

Sponsorships Available! Contact Lisa Nelson, Event Director, at [email protected].

PREMIER SPONSOR





Business

Kadlec Healthplex is celebrating their one year anniversary! The Healthplex provides

over 20 outpatient services in one convenient location and boasts a collaborative staff that

provides optimum outcomes for patients. Stop by to meet the team, celebrate and learn more about their innovative facility.

Visitors will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and giveaways

while mingling with business professionals in our area.

Thursday, June 11, 2015 4 - 6 pm | Free to Members | Bring a Friend!

Hosted by:

Kadlec Healthplex1268 Lee Blvd. • Richland, WA 99352

The 2015 calendar is now full. For information

on hosting Business After Hours in 2016, contact

[email protected].

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

[email protected]

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITIES

The cities in this region purchase millions of dollars’ worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn how to sell their products or services to the cities and be better prepared to take part in this local government marketplace. Representatives from the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and Yakima will be presenting.

Attendees will learn:

• What products/services do the cities purchase?

• Where and how do you start selling to them?

• What are the requirements to do business with them?

• How do I locate opportunities and what is the buying process?

• What projects are upcoming?

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

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

Cost: Free, but space is limited — RSVP required

RSVP: online at washingtonptac.org/events

2015 Series Sponsor:

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


The Good Health is Good Business spring challenge hosted a record number of over 400 participants and

more than 50 competing teams!

#GHGB2015

“Like” the Good Health is Good Business Facebook page Join us Thursday evenings

at 6pm until June 22nd for Business on the Go! hikes at

Badger Mountain

Gold Partners Bronze Partners Prize PartnersSilver Partners

with thanks to our sponsors!





The 2015 application is included as an insert in this newsletter and is currently available at the Regional Chamber office and online

at www.tricityregionalchamber.com. Completed applications are due to the Regional Chamber by July 10, 2015.

We look forward to helping your business!

Sponsored by:

2014 Small Business Incentive Program Winners

T he Small Business Incentive Program was established by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce (TCRCC) in 2011 through funding from Washington River

Protection Solutions (WRPS). TCRCC and WRPS have again partnered to support and strengthen local small businesses by awarding grants to eligible members!

Last year 45 Regional Chamber member businesses won awards totaling…

$30,000$30,000

ApplyToday!


Light refreshments will be served.

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: WHY HAVING A HIGH EI IS

MORE IMPORTANT IN BUSINESS THAN A HIGH IQ

Presented by: Ken Fincher, Washington State University Tri-Cities

Having a high Emotional Intelligence Quotient has recently been identified as a key leadership quality, but what is emotional intelligence and how is it measured? When it comes to reading, coaching, managing and motivating your employees, having the ability to recognize one’s own (and others’) emotions is vital – not only for managers, but for all business professionals! Through a series of case studies, interactive exercises and engaging group discussions, each attendee will learn how to work toward increasing and utilizing their emotional intelligence.

In this session, you will learn:

How to measure your emotional intelligence

The four components of emotional intelligence, with examples

How to utilize your emotional intelligence to handle difficult managerial and customer service issues

To connect emotions and actions to maximize effectiveness and high-performance as a business professional

Join us for this workshop and grow your emotional intelligence bandwidth for interactions with your boss, teammates, employees and customers!


Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm


Cost: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members

RSVP: RSVP by June 24, 2015 | Online or call 509.736.0510

Sponsor by:

MARKETING TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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

Topics include:

Creating an effective capability statement that will sell your company to potential clients

Marketing your competitive advantages

Identifying which agencies and prime contractors to target

After attending this session you will be invited to return at a later date with your draft capability statement to receive valuable feedback from experts in the federal government marketplace.


Time: 9:00 - 10:30 pm


Cost: Free

RSVP: online at washingtonptac.org/events or call 509.491.3231

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





Melinda HoffmanAccounting Coordinator

Ashley Coronado PTAC Counselor

Celebrating Five Years!HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Ashley and Melinda are valuable members of our team! Thank you for your contributions and

commitment to the Regional Chamber!

People with energy...working for you.

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

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

Partner with Benton PUD to save energy and money.

12th Annual Tri-Cities Day with the Seattle Seahawks

TICKETS ON SALE THIS SUMMER!Check our website for ticket information: www.tricityregionalchamber.com

Bolder. Brighter. Better. LOUDER! #gohawks #tcrcc

Email Anna Jansen, Event Coordinator, for more information! [email protected]

Tri-Cities fans are...


goverNMeNt affairs

The Washington State Legislature concluded its 2015 Regular Session on April 24 with work on the 2015-17 biennium budget incomplete. The governor called legislators back to Olympia for Special Session on April 29. Since then, budget negotiators have been hard at work trying to reach a compromise on a budget solution.

A major point of contention between the Democratic-controlled House and Republican-controlled Senate is the issue of new revenue. The latest projects show the state will have an additional $3 billion in new revenue as a result of recent economic improvement. The Senate’s budget proposal would not raise any additional revenue, while the House has looked at a variety of methods, such as a capital gains tax or cap-and-trade plan, to raise an additional $1 billion in new taxes.

At the time of this publication, negotiators have not reached a compromise and it is expected that discussions will continue into June. Washington’s fiscal year ends on June 30 and if no budget agreement is reached by then, a government shutdown is very likely.

Transportation:

During the Special Session, both the House and Senate are continuing negotiations on a transportation reforms and revenue package that would provide a long term in the state’s infrastructure. A transportation package this year has been a top priority for the Regional Chamber and the Association of Washington Business’ Local Chamber Grassroots Alliance. The Regional Chamber strongly supports a package that includes meaningful reforms and invests in projects all across Washington, including five priority projects in the Tri-Cities: the U.S. 395/Ridgeline Intersection in Kennewick, Lewis Street Overpass in Pasco, Duportail Bridge in Richland, Red Mountain I-82 Interchange in West Richland/Benton City and completion of the U.S. 12 Corridor between the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla.

Drought Emergency:

In May, Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide drought emergency for Washington. With snowpack levels at historic lows, rivers and irrigation districts across the state are facing significant shortfalls for the coming summer. The Washington State Department of Agriculture is already projecting $1.2 billion in crop loss this year due to drought conditions. In an attempt to extend water supplies longer into the summer, irrigation districts in the Yakima Basin will be turned off for weeks at a time.

“We have some tough, challenging months ahead of us. We’re ready to bring support and relief to the hardest hit areas of the state,” Governor Inslee said in a statement. “We’re going to do everything we can to get through this.”

A request for more than $9 million in drought relief funds for this year has already been submitted to the Legislature.

When Experience Counts… Serving the Tri-Cities for over 35 Years

Jerry D. Abrams Company, Inc.Professional Property Management

www.jerryabrams.com (509)943-8323

C O M M E R C I A L & R E S I D E N T I A LL

Tiffany Janikowski, Property Manager, Broker





Thank You for reNeWiNg Your MeMbership

26-36 Years As Members

YRS MEMBER LEVEL29 City of Kennewick Corporate29 Bennett Rentals Entrepreneur29 Budget Print Center, Inc. Entrepreneur29 Columbia Industries Entrepreneur29 Haberling Financial Group Entrepreneur29 McDonald's Restaurants Entrepreneur29 Ray Poland & Sons, Inc. Entrepreneur27 Tri-City Herald Director27 Color Press Affiliate26 Ben Franklin Transit Corporate26 Highland Health Food Entrepreneur26 Hill's Restaurant Entrepreneur26 Overturf Motor Company Entrepreneur


23 Express Employment Professionals Business23 Adult Day Services - Tri-Cities Entrepreneur21 Tri-Cities Cancer Center Business21 Horn Rapids Golf & Country Club Entrepreneur21 Catering to You Entrepreneur


20 Chervenell Construction Company Entrepreneur20 Tri-Cities Licensing Entreprenuer19 Columbia Physical Therapy Entrepreneur18 Northwest Pacific Mortgage Corp. Entreprenuer17 Best Western - Kennewick Inn Entrepreneur17 Hood Manor Apartments Entrepreneur17 Leavy, Shultz, Davis, Clare & Ruff, P.S. Entrepreneur16 Atomic Screen Printing Entreprenuer16 Nouveau Day Spa Entreprenuer16 Shari's Restaurant Entreprenuer16 Swire Seven-Up/Dr. Pepper Entreprenuer


15 Balcom & Moe, Inc. Entrepreneur15 Castle Event Catering & Anthology Event Venue Entrepreneur15 Academy of Children's Theatre Entreprenuer14 George Grant Construction Entrepreneur14 Local Union 112 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Entrepreneur14 Palmer Roofing Company Entrepreneur14 Greenbrier Rail Services Affiliate14 Custom Publications of Washington Entrepreneur13 CNT Consulting Entrepreneur13 James Ng, DDS PLLC Entrepreneur13 Pay Plus Benefits Entrepreneur13 KIE Supply Corp. Affiliate12 Global Credit Union Corporate11 Everstar Realty Entrepreneur

10-15 Years As Members (continued)

YRS MEMBER LEVEL11 Seattle Seahawks Entrepreneur11 Progressive Machine Inc. Entrepreneur10 Cobalt Mortgage Business10 Primerica Financial Services - Sweezea Business10 YCCS A National Collection System Business10 Lucas Engineering & Management Services, Inc. Entrepreneur10 Ron Asmus Homes, Inc. Entrepreneur10 The Cicotte Law Firm Entrepreneur


YRS MEMBER LEVEL9 Washington Closure Hanford Visionary9 Ferguson Corporate9 Mid-Columbia Kidney Center Business9 Horn Rapids Self Storage Entrepreneur9 Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center Entrepreneur8 Columbia Distributing Company Entrepreneur7 Hayden Homes Corporate7 Rodda Paint Entrepreneur7 Tri-Cities Chapliancy Entrepreneur7 Pixelsoft Films Entrepreneur6 Clear Channel Airports Entrepreneur6 Sleeping Dog Wines Entrepreneur

4 Years As Members

4 Savage Logistics, LLC Business4 Bettendorf's Printing & Design, LLC Entrepreneur4 Financial Planning Division, an office of MetLife Entrepreneur4 Michelle Clary, CFP, CLU, Wealth Advisor Entrepreneur4 Richland Auto Care Center Entrepreneur

3 Years As Members

3 AGAM, Inc. Entrepreneur3 Sand & Sage Car Club Entrepreneur

2 Years As Members

2 Five Guys Burgers and Fries Business2 Real Centric Solutions, LLC Business2 Taverna Tagaris/Tagaris Winery Business2 Wine Country Family Dental Business2 Arby's Entrepreneur2 Sharehouse Coffee Entrepreneur2 Old Country Buffet Business

1 Year As Members

1 Homewood Suites Richland Business1 SSA Marine Business1 TradeWind Services, LLC Business1 Max Muscle - Richland Entrepreneur1 Polestar Technical Services, Inc. Entrepreneur


Is your team prepared to save a life? By Kelsey LaPierre, American Heart Association Training Center Coordinator, Trios Health

Sudden health issues don’t discriminate — they strike anytime, anywhere you are. There are a handful of situations in which you may need to act before access to medical care is available. Cardiac arrest is a big one, because in the absence of immediate intervention, death is imminent for the victim. What if it happened at work? How many of your colleagues have been trained to help in such an emergency?

“A customer experienced cardiac arrest while wandering around a business property recently,” said Matthew Worman, City of Kennewick Fire Department Captain Paramedic and life-saving skills course instructor at Trios Health. “Luckily, it was at a business that requires employees to take a CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] course. The employees administered chest compressions until help arrived. Because they knew the basics, the man had a chance, and survived.”

“They don’t all go that way,” Worman said. He recounted another story about a man who collapsed outside a home, where multiple bystanders who stopped to help were unable to tell the emergency dispatcher whether he had a pulse, and didn’t know how to administer CPR. Paramedics arrived from across town seven minutes after the 911 call, but it was too late.

According to Worman, a person suffering from cardiac arrest is at risk for brain damage after four minutes without oxygen, and brain death after five. With an average emergency response time of six to seven minutes depending on call volumes — very fast considering the logistics of a sudden call for help — something needs to happen in the meantime to enable survival, whether it’s CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), or both.

“Cardiac and stroke-related issues are the top cause of death in our state,” said Worman. “What if it was your spouse, child, or parent who needed help? We can save and positively change a lot of lives by getting more of our citizens proper training.”

Trios Health offers a variety of courses designed for community members and health professionals, including Heartsaver First Aid and CPR options that can prepare people of all prior skill levels to administer interim help to a person with compromised health. For employers working to foster a strong safety culture among their staff at (and away from) work, onsite and offsite group training options are also available. Give us a call at 221-5119 to learn more.

Kelsey LaPierre American Heart Association

Guest EditorialAPRIL 2015

Pictured left to right: Lori Mattson, President & CEO, Tri-City Regional Chamber; Lori Lott, Special Events Coordinator, Tri-Cities Cancer Center (TCCC); Randy Berglund, Marketing Specialist, TCCC; Melody O’Neal, Human Resources, TCCC; Elizabeth McLaughlin, Foundation Director, TCCC; Michael Novakovich, Director of Business Development, TCCC; Babe Nyberg, Volunteer Relations Coordinator, TCCC; Chuck DeGooyer, CEO, TCCC; Ron Boninger, Board Chair, Tri-City Regional Chamber.

The Tri-City Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the Tri-Cities Cancer Center as the April “Outstanding Member of the Month”. The Tri-Cities Cancer Center has been a long standing supporter of the Regional Chamber; the month of April marks their 21-year anniversary as a member and through those years they’ve been involved in the Chamber in many ways — including sponsorships of our annual Business Expo and Good Health is Good Business programs!

The Center, a joint venture of Lourdes Health Network, Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Trios Health, opened its doors in 1994 as a freestanding non-profit cancer treatment facility.

Since then, the Tri-Cities Cancer Center has become a community resource for cancer treatment, support, education and information. It is also a place where hope is intertwined with compassion, where dedicated professionals work alongside devoted volunteers and services expand each year! It is a place where we stand together against a disease that affects us all.

Thank you to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center for your generous support of the community. We are proud to recognize you as the April “Outstanding Member of the Month!"

REGIONAL CHAMBER

OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF

THE MONTH





✓ Stop by and enjoy the fun at Cool Desert

Nights, June 25-28! ✓ Join us for Business After Hours at Kadlec

Healthplex on June 11! ✓ Attend our June Membership Luncheon

✓ Follow us on our new app, Periscope!

✓ Learn how to market to the federal government

at the June 9 PTAC class!

✓ Apply for the Tri-Cities Economic Gardening Pilot

Program ✓ Join us at "Business on the Go!" Hikes at Badger

Mountain, Thursdays at 6 pm

To Do:

THANK YOU

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Thank you to our May Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon Sponsor, Baker Boyer Bank!

May Business After Hours Sponsor – Mustang Sign Group

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July Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon

Business Development University

Business After Hours – Numerica Credit Union (Duportail)

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PTAC Workshop: Marketing to the Federal Government

Business After Hours — Kadlec Healthplex

June Network Tri-Cities Membership Luncheon

Business Development University

Cool Desert Nights

Small Business Incentive Program Launch

GHGB Spring Challenge Conclusion

Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with the Cities

groW Your busiNess! Apply for the tri-Cities eConomiC GArdeninG pilot proGrAm

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Economic Gardening propels growth companies to their next phase of success. Selected businesses work with a team of national experts that utilize the most sophisticated research and business intelligence tools. The National Strategic Research Team compiles strategic information that is customized for that business. CEO’s can then apply this information at their own pace to grow their business and our local economy.

The entire process only takes a few weeks and is so flexible CEOs never have to leave the Tri-Cities. Thanks to the support of Battelle and Gesa Credit Union, five Tri-Cities companies will be selected to receive Economic Gardening assistance free of charge. Apply today to be part of the first pilot program in the Pacific Northwest.

To learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and to apply, just visit https://tricities.nationalcentereg.org or contact Austin Neilson at the Regional Chamber at 509.736.0510 or [email protected]

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PAID PASCO, WA

PERMIT NO. 361

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.

Building G Office and Condo Metropolitan living above your office.

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

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

built-in fireplace. 1,936 square feet.

FOR SALE Queensgate Properties

FOR LEASERetail suite with premium frontage on Gage Blvd. Across from Olive Garden.

FOR LEASEProfessional office in Vista Field area.

Features a generous window line.

FOR LEASEClass A office on

Columbia Point Dr. with exceptional

views of golf course. Quality finishes,

multiple privates and stunning common

area conference room with patio.

Building G: Professional Office with luxury residence above.

Building I: Retail/Tasting Room Space. Fun, classy place to gather.

FOR SALE @ QUEENSGATE

FOR LEASERetail suite with premium frontage on Gage Blvd. Across from Olive Garden.

FOR LEASEProfessional office in Vista Field area.

Features a generous window line.

FOR LEASEClass A office on

Columbia Point Dr. with exceptional

views of golf course. Quality finishes,

multiple privates and stunning common

area conference room with patio.

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