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2017 Speeches

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Disaster preparedness Leadership Whatcom: Developing Future Leaders By Shelli Jones Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry State of the city / state of the county addresses The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced that it is accepting applications for the Leadership State of the state Whatcom class of 2017.

legislative update Leadership Whatcom is a community leadership training program that brings emerging and established leaders together to develop Presented by: leadership skills, while gaining unique insights into the multifaceted issues facing our county. Leadership Whatcom class of 2016 learning about public transportation from WTA (Whatcom Transit Authority.) Stay tuned to Bellingham.com The class of 20-25 business professionals from various industries, nonprofits and municipalities For updated information participate in the 11-month program that includes interactive workshops hosted throughout the county to introduce Leadership participants to area industries and government leaders. Classes meet one day each month for nine months with no classes in July and August Upcoming Chamber events for summer vacation.

BWCCI The program is highly experiential and focuses on January 13 January 24 February 16 a nonpartisan approach to leadership Business After Business Board of Directors Networking Breakfast Grand Opening Celebration development. In each session, participants will Sponsored by: Salish Wealth Management Sponsored by: Lydia Place Sponsored by: Troy Wills, First Federal learn the principles of ethical, visionary, Where: 3101 Newmarket St #101, Bellingham Where: Northwood Hall Sound Women’s Health & Aesthetics transformational leadership, and situational When: 5:30—7:30 p.m. Glen Groenig, The UPS Store 3240 Northwood Ave., Bellingham Where: 11 Bellwether Way, Ste 210, Bellingham leadership that generates research and shared Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed When: 7:15—9 a.m. When: 5:00—7:00 p.m. Rene Morris, Bellis Fair Mall knowledge necessary for innovation to take place.

Cost: $16 with RSVP by 7:15 am on Jan 11 Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed Anne Rasmussen, PeaceHealth $20 with RSVP after 7:15 am on Jan 11 March 10 Those leadership skills will help the participants Cale Luna, Advanced Solutions Tech build bridges across generations and work RSVP at bellingham.com January 26 Networking Breakfast Leadership Whatcom class of 2016 lat the East Whatcom Regional Re- Don Kurtis, Cascade Radio Group productively with differing perspectives and source Center—Opportunity Council in Maple Falls. Grand Opening Celebration Sponsored by: sectors of the community. In addition, participants January 16 Lummi Indian Business Council Lesa Boxx, Country Financial Sponsored by: WECU will collaborate with Leadership Whatcom alumni in order to build a program that utilizes the strengths of its Where: Northwood Hall Grand Opening Celebration Where: 3401 Woburn Street Bellingham Seth Woolson, Chmelik, Sitkin Davis graduates to mentor its students. 3240 Northwood Ave., Bellingham Sponsored by: Titanium Software When: 2:30—5:00 p.m. When: 7:15—9 a.m. Jeff Callender, Phillips 66 Where: 4280 Meridian St., # 120, Bellingham Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed Enrollment for the program is $1,200 for Cost: $16 with RSVP by 7:15 am on March 8 When: 6:00—8:00 p.m. Lynn Murphy, Puget Sound Energy Chamber members and $1,500 for non- $20 with RSVP after 7:15 am on March 8 Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed Lori Reece, RE/MAX members and requires an 11-month February 10 RSVP at bellingham.com commitment. For more information on Networking Breakfast Keith Coleman, SpringHill Suites January 19 Leadership Whatcom, including information on Sponsored by: Kathy Herndon, VSH CPAs sponsorship opportunities and how to apply, Business After Business March 16 Silverado Memory Care Community please contact the Chamber offices at 734- Sponsored by: Spring Business Showcase Anne Bowen, Edward Jones Where: Northwood Hall 1330. You can also go online to the front La Quinta Inn & Suites Where: Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa 3240 Northwood Ave., Bellingham Michael Lilliquist, City of Bellingham door of the community, bellingham.com, Where: 1063 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale When: 7:15—9 a.m. Rud Browne, Whatcom County where you will find general information on When: 5:30—7:30 p.m. When: 3:00—8:00 p.m. Cost: $16 with RSVP by 7:15 am on Feb. 8 individual class sessions as well as an electronic RSVP to [email protected] Cost: Free to attend Rob Fix, $20 with RSVP after 7:15 am on Feb 8 copy of the application. by January 12 RSVP at bellingham.com Email [email protected] or call (360) 734-1330 Bob Wilson, Whatcom COG Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed for vendor booth availability Leadership Whatcom class of 2016 at Arroyo Park learning about salmon Cassie Robles, Rice Insurance Deadline to apply is February 13, 2017. spawning.

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Welcome New Members! Member of the Week Chamber News What are members saying Apricot Lane Boutique 2017 Spring Business Showcase about the Chamber? Arliss Restaurant

CPR Cellphone Repair October 2016 November 2016 By: Shelli Jones “We couldn’t hold this event if it wasn’t Croach for our generous sponsors: Silver Reef Dykeman Inc. Spring Business Showcase is the Bellingham/ Hotel Casino Spa, KGMI/Cascade Radio Edward Jones/Nick Stamback Whatcom Chamber of Commerce’s annual Group, The Northern Light/Point Roberts Fairhaven Health business to consumer tradeshow. It at- Press and Print & Copy Factory,” said Bel- Innovative Salon Products, Inc. tracts hundreds of consumers every year lingham/Whatcom Chamber President & Lumenal Lighting and is held at the Event Center at Silver CEO Guy Occhiogrosso. Mr. Frank’s Spice Co. Reef Hotel Casino Spa on Thursday, March New Leader Development (NLD) 16 from 3:00pm - 8:00pm. It is free to the KGMI has been involved in the Spring public and tickets can be picked up at any Pacific Marine Center LLC Business Showcase since its inception in participating member business. 2008, broadcasting from the event and Podworks Corp. serving as a promotional partner. Tracy Sound Women’s Health & Aesthetics Spring Business Showcase features business Ellis from KGMI’s PM Bellingham will be The Sign Post, Inc. to consumer exhibits, product demonstra- broadcasting live at the event this year. Wave Broadband tions, prize drawings, free parking, free ad- Stop by their booth to say, “Hello!” to Junior Achievement A-Ace Bail Bonds mission tickets, and tasty food samples, Tracy, Dawn, Dillon and the gang! wine and beer tasting. October 2016 MVP Showcase’s food vendors are always a “As always, we’ll have great giveaways and popular attraction. Stay tuned to our prize drawings,” said Shelli Jones, Marketing website as we add food & beverage ven- Coordinator at the Chamber. “This year’s dors. The cost is $5 for a tasting glass for grand prize drawing will be for two round- beer, wine & spirits, so bring your ID to trip tickets from Alaska Airlines. We’ll also prove that you’re legal! be giving away a 60” Samsung Smart TV do- nated by Judd & Black. Who wouldn’t want So whether you come for the food, beer to watch the Seahawks on that?” and wine tasting, prize drawings or the free swag at vendor booths, you can also “Showcase allows our vendors to directly stop by the craps table, play slots or a few connect with consumers, increase their hands of poker or have a relaxing meal at brand recognition, drive traffic to their re- one of Silver Reefs restaurants. Motel 6 Minuteman Press tail locations, gain face-to-face exposure, Dodd Snodgrass, Port of Bellingham and network with dozens of other ven- This year’s Spring Business Showcase has dors and meet hundreds of prospects,” said it all! Jones. November 2016 MVP

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Prostock Athletic PogoZone Launching Success’ vendor booth at the 2016 Spring Business Showcase. Dr. Richard Tran, Color Chirpractic Vendors can sell products, do demos or offer services at Showcase!

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Bellewood Acres’ 2016 booth was very popular with tastings Member of the Week photos provided of the Honey crisp Vodka, Gin, Reserve Brandy and their by Radley Muller Photography Last year, Chazzzam Signs & Graphics performed car wrap demos on the Pumpkin Spice. Bring your ID and $5 to Spring Business Cassie Robles, Rice Insurance Trove Cannabis Ferrari and a Lamborghini. Showcase to join in on the wine, beer and spirits tastings! 2 7 BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com

WYPS News & Events Chamber News Membership Update Thank you to our Explore Bellingham WYPS celebrates successful year with new programs Renewing Members! Dear Members, packets for guests By: Kelsey Rowlson AAA Washington I am looking forward to a great 2017 and I wanted to As we plan our advertising for Alaska Seafood Holdings We hope you’ve share some exciting news with you. Hoop It Up 2017, we want to give Artino Advisory Group been paying atten- our members a chance for addi- Assistance League Bellingham tion to Whatcom On July 4th, we will be hosting our 3rd Annual Hoop It tional exposure. Avenue Bread & Deli Young Professionals Up 3-on-3 basketball tournament. And for the first Banner Bank (WYPs) this year, time, we’ll have television advertising for the event. While we work on attracting visi- Bayside USA, LLC because it was a monumental year for We’ll be broadcasting on Comcast in Whatcom tors and their families to attend the Bellingham Wedding & Event Rentals the group. Bacon changes breakfast County, Snohomish County, and Spokane to attract a Haggen family 4th of July, we Bergen & Co. Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County price and RSVP deadlines wider audience and more 3-on-3 teams. wanted to give those visitors an Not only did WYPs “Explore Bellingham” package with Bright Now! Dental celebrate their 10 In response to member requests for Brookdale Bellingham Retirement Community Our Haggen Family 4th of July Celebration is right around the corner. It attracts their hotel stay. year anniversary, but bacon to be served at the Monthly thousands of people. It’s a great opportunity to support a community activity and Care Medical Group in conjunction with Networking Breakfast, the Chamber An “Explore Bellingham” package CenturyLink the Bellingham Business Journal The group, which currently meets promote your business. Sponsorships are still available, but you have to act quick and Northwood Hall will begin serving Colombia Bank and the Bellingham/Whatcom every Tuesday at 8:30am at The to be included in our TV ads. will include coupons for local res- Colombia Distributing Chamber, they also threw their Woods Barkley Village and every bacon beginning at the January 2017 taurants, special pricing on local Color Chiropractic first Top 7 Under 40 event to cele- Wednesday at 8am at The Woods breakfast. We have Spring Business Showcase sponsorships available for the March 16th items—like a growler of beer, Coffee Railroad, will be adding two Compass Point Survey, LLC brate young professionals who are Business to Consumer Tradeshow. Every year we see hundreds of new people locally made items like cookies, doing big things in our community. more buzz’s to the mix. In order to serve bacon, new deadlines Crave Catering attending the show to meet vendors, watch product demonstrations, get cou- will need to be followed. candies, cupcakes, maps for out- Dickerson Distributors rd That is on top of throwing monthly Starting January 3 , you can also pons for products and services and enjoy amazing appys. door adventures, whale watching Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services find the group Tuesdays at 7:30am (1) The cost of breakfast will be $16 networking Socials, supporting two tours, etc. Ecotech Solar at The Woods Barkley Village and Spring Business Showcase vendor booths sells out every year, so if you are inter- weekly coffee meetups, quarterly for those of you that RSVP before Eric Yaremko, DMD educational events and quarterly Wednesdays at 7am at The Woods 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday. (i.e. you ested in vending or sponsorships, please give me a call or send me an email! Discounts and coupons are not Railroad. Adding two earlier times Final Touch Auto Spa philanthropic events. will need to RSVP more that 48 required. The goal is to give peo- will allow young professionals more And don’t forget about our annual Ski to Sea events: Junior Ski to Sea Parade, Fitness Gear & Training flexibility and more opportunities hours prior to the breakfast.) ple an overview of what Bellingham Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel It’s safe to say that this group is on Junior Ski to Sea Race and the Blossomtime Parade. Sponsor these family-friendly to get involved with WYPs pro- has to offer. A restaurant menu, a Hand Crank Films the move. (2) If you miss the early-bird pricing, grams. events and get your company name in front of thousands of local families! kayak tour brochure, and map of Home Attendant Care, Inc. the cost of breakfast will go up to With a mission to connect and de- mountain biking trails can all be International House of Pancakes #3169 2017 will also bring an expansion of philanthropic opportunities to the group with $20 at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday Call or email me at (360) 734-1330 or [email protected]! velop young individuals, WYPs, a included. Int’l Graphics & Design more community involvement and more impact on community issues. prior to the breakfast. program of the Bellingham What- La Quinta Inn & Suites com Chamber of Commerce, fo- You can contribute anything that Lyndale Glass cuses on providing a social venue WYPs membership stands at just $50 a year per person and it is encouraged for (3) RSVP’s will not be accepted after helps to promote Bellingham and for young professionals, while also young professionals and those who employ young professionals to get involved 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Limitless Law PLLC providing education and commu- with the group. Whatcom County! Management Services Northwest nity involvement opportunities. Please remember to RSVP so we do not Mobile Exchange “What I value most about WYPs is its energy and vision for bringing the younger run out of food! The staff at North- Contact [email protected] Mt. Baker Lodging “When I relocated back to What- business generation into the circles and discussions with the broader business com- wood Hall do their best to provide a For more info! Northwood Hall com County I needed to reestab- munity,” said Troy Wills, Vice President and Market Area Manager for Whatcom sufficient amount of food, but it is Oasys, Inc. County at First Federal Bank. “These connections allow for wonderful partnerships lish myself both personally and stressful for them to keep up with the Pacific Party Canopies professionally,” said Meg VanZan- to be established and ensure we build a strong business bench as the business com- What are members Regal Entertainment Group ten, Semiahmoo Resort. “WYPS munity ebbs and flows.” demand when 20-30 people show up Rice Insurance offered the perfect venue for this without RSVPing. saying about as I was able to meet and network If you would like to learn more about Whatcom Young Professionals, you can visit Rosario Skin Clinic with individuals who have similar their website, www.bellinghamwyps.com Thank you for your cooperation! the Chamber? Second Time Around Computers goals and Sherwin Williams motivations. Upcoming WYPS Events Signs By Tomorrow Through Sonitrol Pacific networking I State Street Insurance have gained January 26 T.C. Trading Company relationships The Chrysalis Inn & Spa that have January Social positive Where: NYP Bar & Grill Torre Caffe guidance on 902 N State St #105 , Bellingham Tradewinds Capital Management Wells Fargo Insurance Services all aspects of January 12 When: 5:30—7:30 p.m. my life. Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement Education Event RSVP at bellinghamwyps.com Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic Looking into Where: Grace Harbor Farms February 23 2017, WYPs 2347 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer Whatcom Sound plans to ex- When: 4:00—6:00 p.m. February Social White Rock Courier Ltd. pand their RSVP at bellinghamwyps.com Where: The Filling Station Windermere Real Estate/Cerise Noah popular WYPS Members—$5 Morning 1138 Finnegan Way , Bellingham Windermere Real Estate/Mary Kay Robinson Non-members—$10 Buzz coffee Meg VanZanten poses with the blood-mobile at the 2016 WYPS blood When: 5:30—7:30 p.m. Windermere Real Estate/Mike Kent meetups. drive. The 2017 Blood Drive will be held April 28, 2017 from 11:00 am – RSVP at bellinghamwyps.com Yorkston Oil Co., Inc. 5:00 pm at the Sehome Haggen.

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Member News Member News & Events 2020 Solutions becomes first Whatcom County Outdoor Recreation Summit and EXPO cannabis retailer to accept debit payments Bellingham Technical Congratulations to Dr. Wei of Care Medical Group—awarded the Top Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care Physician in By: Dave Brumbaugh, Brumbaugh Co. College hosts garage and Washington state! craft sale to raise money The two Bellingham stores of 2020 Solutions on Dec. 12 became the first for student nursing retailers north of to use an app that accepts debit payments for humanitarian trip cannabis products.

The 2020 Solutions stores at 2018 Iron St. in downtown Bellingham and at By: Zoe Fraley 5655 Guide Meridian, just south of Axton Road, now accept debit payments through Colorado-based CanPay. Community members are invited to shop for a good cause Saturday, Janu- “This is a big improvement for our guests and our employees,” said Aaron ary 14, as Bellingham Technical Col- Nelson, senior vice president for 2020 Solutions. “Customers no longer lege hosts a garage sale and craft fair have to carry large amounts of cash when they come to our store or use to help raise money for Nursing stu- ATMs that charge them fees. It also is safer for our employees, because we dents who are planning a humanitarian Photo of the BTC nursing students who are going on the humanitarian won’t be handling as much cash and won’t be seen as ideal targets by aid trip to the Dominican Republic this aid trip. Photo © Zoe Fraley. criminals.” March. To ensure privacy and security, all purchases are made using non- Photo by Dallas Betz The sale is free to enter and runs from identifiable, single-use, and random payment tokens generated in the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in BTC’s Settlemyer By Todd Elsworth, Recreation Northwest The EXPO is is free and open to the CanPay App. A consumer who wants to pay with CanPay simply Hall. Those who would like to donate public. Attendees can take advantage of downloads the CanPay App to their smart phone from items to be sold at the event can drop Recreation Industry Professionals – Join www.CanPayApp.com, creates a CanPay account and links their checking face-to-face time with representatives them off in Settlemyer Hall from 12-4 your fellow retailers, manufacturers, account. Upon approval, a consumer can begin paying at any participating from local and regional events and races, p.m. Thursday and Friday, January 12 event & race promoters, policy makers retailer. as well as bike and running shops, outfit- and 13. Students from BTC’s Student and stewardship organizations to ex- Nurse Organization will be running ters, outdoor activity clubs, stewardship plore and share ways to grow and pro- The consumer logs into their CanPay app at the time of purchase and the event. organizations, sports health professionals mote Washington State’s flourishing scans the random token into the retailer’s point of sale device. Funds are and outdoor media companies. Demos recreation economy. The Keynote electronically transferred directly from the consumer’s checking account Outside vendors can purchase a table throughout the day. to the retailer’s compliant bank account. CanPay is currently only available Speakers: include Jon Snyder – Gover- to sell items at the event for a small to consumers who reside in the United States and have a U.S.-based bank nor Inslee’s Policy Advisor on Outdoor fee. Those interested can email jhu- The Outdoor Recreation Summit and account. Recreation and Cailin O’Brien-Feeney – [email protected] EXPO are sponsored by Bellingham/ Outdoor Industry Association. The Whatcom Chamber of Commerce. Visit CanPay uses the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network, a highly Those who would like to donate to Summit will feature meaningful break- Recreation Northwest’s website: the trip but can’t make it to the sale out sessions highlighting industry trends reliable and efficient nationwide batch-oriented electronic funds transfer www.RecreationNorthwest.org can contribute online to the Student & discussions, programs working to get system. Most banks do not charge consumers for ACH transactions. This Nurse Organization Humanitarian Trip more people outside and unique rec- is the same method that is currently used for paying mortgage payments, RECREATION OUTDOOR Fund through the BTC Foundation at reation economy initiatives in the car payments and any authorized debits from a personal bank account. The SUMMIT AND EXPO: www.btc.edu/donate. works! only charge to customers to use CanPay is an annual customer-service fee

of 99 cents. About the humanitarian aid trip: SUMMIT Saturday, February 25th 1:00 pm - 6:00 This March, 17 students and two BTC Friday, February 23rd pm. Hosted at the Bellingham Ferry “Many people already use the ACH system to make monthly automated Nursing faculty will travel with non- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm payments,” Nelson said. “This is a trusted form of payment for profit organization Foundation for Terminal, The Recreation Northwest BTC’s Settlemeyer Hall. customers.” Peace to provide medical care to EXPO is your chance to connect with families in impoverished and under- the active outdoor community. Visit EXPO served areas of the Dominican Repub- with exhibitors representing runners, Saturday, February 24th Cannabis retailers previously have been unable to accept debit or credit lic. The trip costs about $1,500 per bikers, sailors, paddlers, and others 1:00—6:00 p.m. payments because financial institutions are wary of federal regulators. person, and students are responsible who are looking for new ways to play Bellingham Ferry Terminal While recreational and medical cannabis sales are legal in Washington and for paying that cost. outside from around Washington State. other states, they are illegal under federal law.

What will Nursing students do on Photo by Dallas Betz “Retailers like 2020 Solutions want to provide customers with a legitimate, the trip? transparent, secure debit payment solution and have identified CanPay as the best option,” said CanPay CEO Dustin Eide. “Together, 2020 Solutions  Serve on medical teams with The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber’s Annual Award Dinner was held on Thursday, December 1st at Silver Reef Hotel faculty leaders and physicians and CanPay are improving the way cannabis purchases are made in this Casino Spa. It was one of the best award dinners we’ve ever held featuring excellent food, top-notch accommodations,  Travel to remote areas in mobile emerging market.” health clinics to provide medical amazing award videos, great red carpet photos, and the best group of attendees anyone could ask for! care to families who don’t have Above is a photo of the award winners. Pledging to promote responsibility and education, 2020 Solutions opened access to care its first store July 10, 2014 at 2018 Iron St. It opened a second store Nov.  Perform basic physical assess- Pictured in the photo (left to right) (bottom row) are: Chuck Robinson, Village Books & Paper Dreams – Man of the Year, 1 at 5655 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, several miles north of the city limits. ments for issues including infec- Dee Robinson, Village Books & Paper Dreams – Woman of the Year, Mary Kay Robinson, Windermere Real Estate – tions, wounds, diseases and nu- Millie DeFord Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Colleen Baldwin and David Goddard, Whatcom Land Title – Large Busi- Since opening, 2020 Solutions is the largest cannabis retailer in Whatcom trition deficiencies ness of the Year. County with nearly $11 million in sales in just over two years. It’s also  Bring and administer donated leading in sales this year through November on a retailer basis with medicines and vitamins (left to right) (top row) Lance Calloway, Whatcom Sports & Recreation – Tourism Business of the Year, Riannon Bardsley, $5,889,247 in revenue and has the most in single-store sales with NW Youth Services – Young Professional of the Year, Britton Braswell, Best Western Plus Heritage Inn – Green Business $3,374,248 at the Iron Street location. For more information, please contact Marni of the Year, Byron Manering, Brigid Collins Family Support Center – Nonprofit of the Year, Rick Wilson, Wilson Motors – Saling Mayer, Director of Communications, For more information about 2020 Solutions, call (360) 734-2020 or visit Bellingham Technical College CEO of the Year, Kathy Cross and Randy Cross, LaserPoint Awards and Promotions – Small Business of the Year. www.2020-solutions.com. 4 5