State of the State Whatcom Class of 2017
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Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber 119 N. Commercial, #110 Bellingham, WA 98225 2017 Speeches Boeing and the future BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER JAN/FEB 2017 of aviation in Washington CHAIRMANS CLUB MEMBERS 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 Those leadership skills will help the participants $20 with RSVP after 7:15 am on Jan 11 March 10 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 Lynn Murphy, Puget Sound Energy When: 6:00—8:00 p.m. 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, Port of Bellingham $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. BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com 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 Photo by Radley Photo by Radley Muller Photography Muller Photography 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! Photo by Radley December 2016 MVP Muller Photogra- 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.