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Sammamish Directory SAMMAMISH DIRECTORY The Sammamish Chamber Would Like To Thank Our Past Presidents Table of Contents For Serving on the Board. Letter from the President ..................... 2 Welcome to the Sammamish Chamber Information ....3, 5 PRESIDENTS’ CLUB Letter from the Mayor .......................... 6 Dawn Sanders 2007-08 Sammamish Enjoys the Arts ................ 7 Joe Hochman 2007 Dino Guzzetti 2006 Hospitals ............................................ 8 Kirsten O’Malley 2005 Public Safety....................................... 8 Ben Yazici 2004 Transportation .................................... 8 Henri Gaboriau 2003 Robert Young 2002 Schools & Libraries ............................. 9 Tom Sobottka 2001 Municipal & Community ..................... 10 Utilities & Other Services .................. 11 We would like to thank everyone who helped with Some Annual Events ......................... 12 our Chamber Directory! Member Alphabetical Listing .........13 - 24 tour Chamber Directory! Sammamish Farmers Market ........18 - 19 We also want to thank Business Category Listing ............25 - 32 City of Sammamish for Community & Religious Organizations .. 35 their photo contributions. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you, MM Comfort Reserve Your 2011 - 2012 Directory Systems for sponsoring Advertising Space Today! the Directory mailing SCC thanks our Directory Produced by Supporting Partners: Evergreen Healthcare Overlake Hospital/Medical (425) 486-2067 •[email protected] Swedish Medical Center Copyright © 2009 Town Graphics ®, All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher Town Graphics, P. O. Box 2042, Woodinville, WA 98072. While every effort has been made to avoid errors , neither Town Graphics, nor the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce assume any responsibility for Deb Sogge errors or omissions. If you find an error please contact the Sammamish Executive Director Chamber of Commerce. 1 Welcome To Sammamish 2009 Sammamish Chamber of Commerce President’s Message It is an honor to be able to address you on the 10th anniver- sary of both the City of Sammamish and of the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce. The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is the voice of busi- ness in Sammamish and is one of the most dynamic business organizations on the Eastside. Did you know that Sammamish has over 3,000 business located within the city limits? The Chamber directory provides you with access to many of these organizations by providing a quick, easy to use guide for local member businesses. John James Whether you are new to Sammamish or a long time resident please come and be our guest at one the many Chamber sponsored events. If you are an early riser please come meet us at our first-thing-in-the-morning networking event, Samma- mish Connects. A great way to start the day, this monthly networking breakfast is well attended and a great way to get to know local business owners. Our luncheons at Bake’s Place feature exceptional speakers discussing current business and local trends. If your interests lie in evening events and you are look- ing for opportunities to meet local businesses please come to one of our member sponsored Business-After-Hours. The Chamber sponsors the Sammamish Farmers’ Market. The Farmers’ Market draws large crowds and provides a great way to support local farmers by purchas- ing locally grown foods. The Market also features local crafters and hosts several cultural events. The Farmers’ Market is held on Wednesday evenings from May through September. The market is open from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and is located at the City Hall commons on 228th. This year the City of Sammamish is turning 10 and so is the Chamber! Please plan to come and celebrate our 10th anniversary August 29th. We will co-host a gala event featuring family oriented activities during the day and evening activities for adults. Live jazz, great food and lots of your neighbors will be there. I am excited about 2009, about the growth in Chamber membership and in the opportunities for local businesses that the Chamber offers its members. I am sure that you will find, as I did, that the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce Directory is a great resource for finding local businesses to meet your needs. Best Regards, John James President of the Board of Directors Sammamish Chamber of Commerce [email protected] 2 John James Karla Benson Gail Michelman Tom O’Brien Samira Badshah Dawn Sanders Carol Butkus Kais Faddah Deborah Akerstrom Jason Weil Angela Marr Barry Hartman Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors & Officers January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009 John James - President 425-284-2969 [email protected] Karla Benson - Vice President of Strategic Planning 425-503-9144 [email protected] Gail Michelman - Vice President of Events 425-898-0770 [email protected] Tom O’Brien - Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair 425-868-5846 [email protected] Samira Badshah - Secretary 425-369-3579 [email protected] Dawn Sanders - Past President 425-295-0556 [email protected] Carole Butkus - Member at Large 425-281-8113 [email protected] Dr. Kais Faddah - Member at Large 425-868-9593 [email protected] Angela Marr - Member at Large 425-822-7788 [email protected] Barry Hartman - Member at Large 425-427-5555 [email protected] Deborah Akerstrom - Member at Large 425-417-5393 [email protected] Jason Weil - Member at Large 425-557-4250 [email protected] 3 4 Join the Sammamish Chamber Membership & Advantages of Joining the Chamber Membership available for non profit organizations, business and community supporter. Refer to www.sammamishchamber.org for “How to Join.” For as little as $200 per year you can enjoy the following benefits: - Your business listed - Discounted advertising on our Website in the Sammamish Map - Partnerships, connections - Ribbon Cutting & networking - Increased credibility & exposure - Business Support for your business - Professional Development - Membership plaque - Promotion and marketing - Membership Luncheons with speakers - Member to Member - Community involvement opportunities Rewards & Discounts - Sammamish Connects - Listing in this community directory / Morning Round Tables Membership luncheons are the 3rd Thursday of every month at: Bake’s Place in Providence Point, 4135 Providence Point Drive SE Networking begins at 11:15 and program ends at 1pm. Members with pre-registration .. $25 Register for seat at www.sammamishchamber.org. Non Members ....................... $30 Contact Information Sammamish Chamber of Commerce Deb Sogge, Executive Director 704 228th Avenue NE, PMB #123 /Sammamish Farmers Market Mgr. Sammamish, WA 98074 425.681.4910 [email protected] Sammamish Farmers Market www.sammamishchamber.org 704 228th Avenue NE, PMB #445 www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org Sammamish, WA 98074 5 Welcome To Sammamish 2009 Sammamish Mayor’s Message The youngest city in Western Washington, Sammamish, was incorporated in 1999 as the citizens wanted more of a local say in the evolution of this beautiful community. In the first ten years of existence the City has improved and added much of the infrastructure so necessary for servicing its citizens. New streets, new parks, more trails and sidewalks, and a central Sammamish Commons park are making this bud- ding jewel of the Eastside the envy of the nation. As Money Magazine said a couple of years ago when it ranked Sam- Mayor Don Gerend mamish as the 11th best community in the United States, “Nestled between the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains, Sammamish embodies the natural beauty of the Northwest. It’s a comfortable place to raise children, with great schools and an array of organized youth activities.” More recently, BusinessWeek had this to say, “The wealthy eastern suburb of Seattle is a good place to enjoy the outdoors. Homes with waterfront views surround Lake Sammamish and other lakes. In addition to offering ample opportunities for water sports, Sammamish has numerous walking trails, golf courses, and wooded areas.” With one third of our population under age 18, this community of families enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in the Northwest. Yes, we have a lot to celebrate, and during our tenth year we took the opportunity to do just that. With art and essay contests for the kids, and a Sammamish math quiz for the more technically minded, the Sammamish 10th birthday celebration culminated with the placing of video memories/messages and a lot of other items into a time capsule that will be buried by the skateboard park on August 29th, with a plaque ordering it not to be opened until 2049 when the city is 50 years old. Sammamish enjoys some great community events, including the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm, May to September. On the 4th of July we have a real happening at the Sammamish Com- mons, culminating in one of the best fireworks shows in the region. During the summers we have concerts and Shakespeare in the Park, when the citizens aren’t hiking or biking, or swimming or boating in Lake Sammamish, Pine Lake and Beaver Lake. And for those that want a real challenge, there is the Beaver Lake Triathlon in August. Other significant events in this family-friendly city are the Nightmare at Beaver Lake Halloween fun, the Sammamish Symphony concerts and the Sammi Awards of Distinction. Of significance to businesses in Sammamish is the Town Center
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