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• Behind Oklahoma City’s Booming Economy, Lessons For Up-And-Coming Cities • Mr. Smith goes to Yakima • Creating a Prosperous Future for Yakima • President’s Report & Message from the Chair www.yakima.org Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce 1 PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTENTS 3 President’s Report 8 Lessons for Up-and-Coming Find a place to give all year long, for example, by reading to a child; help- terms will be outlined by their ability to serve all! With pending issues, 3 Message from the Chair Cities 10 N. 9th St. ing out at the medical clinic at the we need to encourage them to lead Yakima, WA. 98901 mission (they need bilingual volun- with integrity, honor, and selflessness. 5 Yakima Plaza 14 Renewing Members (509)248-2021 teers badly); Rod’s House; YMCA or Huge decisions will be made regard- www.yakima.org YWCA; the Humane Shelter; Vet- erans and even your Greater Yakima ing the Plaza, the Sozo Arena, and 6 Mr. Smith goes to Yakima 15 New Members Executive Committee Members Chamber of Commerce! the Aquatic Center . These projects Chair: Joe Mann, Ron’s Coin & Collectibles need to be fully voiced with no hid- Immediate Past Chair: Mike Dooley, Wilbert Precast With the need so great, I’m sure Inc. you could find a place for your time den agendas or political posturing. First Vice Chair: Rich Austin, Yakima Valley Tourism Verlynn Best and treasure! Our valley needs you Choosing a new city manager will be Second Vice Chair: Ryan Rodruck, Columbia Public President & CEO Affairs to serve….. I can assure you the re- very important to our future and I’m Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Price-Scott, Alegria & turn on your investment will exceed sure these council members will be Company, P.S. up to the challenge. Appointed by Chair: Ron King, Radio Yakima the capacity of your heart! Appointed by Chair: Bob Gerst, John I Haas January 2016 We, also, need to support our new Legal Counsel: Don Boyd, Carlson Boyd & City Council as they learn, listen, and In closing, let’s all work together Bailey PLLC Happy New Year! for a stronger, united community….. President/CEO: Verlynn Best, Greater Yakima make decisions for the greater good. Chamber of Commerce Yes, this will be their time to define thank you in advance for all that you I hope your holidays were celebrat- themselves as the strong, caring, pas- do and will do for the betterment of Board of Directors ed with family, friends, and blessings Mike Bastinelli, Yakima Police Dept. sionate individuals they are. They our Yakima Valley! abound! So, put the tree away, take Jon DeVaney, Washington State Tree Fruit Association will be working for their districts, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Kronstadt Consulting the lights down, but continue stay in and the community at large. Their David Ackerman, The Print Guys Inc. the spirit! Doug Warren, Baird Carmen Mendez, Safe Yakima Valley Kristi Foster, Wheatland Bank MESSAGE from the CHAIR Jamie Stickel, TownSquare Media Jack “JD” Bewley, McDonalds of Yakima Right across the street the Morrier our community new choices and new family is finishing the last stages to Ex-Officio Members The December Chamber luncheon, “Incoming Yakima City Council employment opportunities. Yakima’s newest hotel. From what I Sean Hawkins, Yakima Economic Development Manager I have also noticed many changes Reception” was the most well attended of the Year! Congratulations to the Dominic Rizzi, Yakima Chief of Police hear it will truly be Yakima’s finest, a Mike Leita, Yakima County Commissioner downtown. Being a true downtown five star facility to enjoy. newly elected City Council members! LTC Jason Evers, Post Commander - Yakima boy, I’ve spent all my life in Yakima Training Center Just a block down on the corner of Register for the “2015 Yakima Valley Economic Year Linda Johnson, SBDC - Small Business the heart of the city and I see these South Naches Avenue and Yakima Development Center in Review” Luncheon on Februray 8th at www. changes daily. The next few para- Avenue, a new bank building is be- Craig Dwight, YV Tech graphs I will really show my age. yakima.org. Regional Labor Economist Donald W. Luz Bazan Gutierrez, RDRC ing built from the ground up, a show Meseck will be our keynote speaker. Plus we’ll have Greg Stewart, State Fair Park The old Harold H. Schlutz build- case corner for the new building. John Cooper, Yakima Valley Tourism a presentation from Yakima County on the Yakima Joe Mann ing is now the new home of Standard Another block down, the Neighbor- Christine Cote, Perry Technical Institute Paint, a longtime Yakima Valley fam- River Basin water enhancement project. Jonathan Smith, New Vision - YCDA Chair of the Board hood Health buildings have been re- ily owned business. What a fantastic finished to attractive office buildings. Administrative Team members: remodel they have done to this struc- Verlynn Best, President & CEO I also cannot wait to see what the ON THE COVER Thane Phelan, Vice President ture, wow! With the move to the Memorial/Virginia Mason partner- December Larsen Building - Downtown Yakima Amy Lopez, Information and Events Coordinator Grown Yakima Grow new location, this opened up their ship does with their new purchase of Photo by Thane Phelan Gary Myhre, Member Services Representative previous location for the Print Guys Josette Gonzales, Bookkeeper & Accounting As the year-ends, and a new one the huge former ecology building on Action Report Layout & Design by: Amy O Graphics & Thane Phelan to move downtown and continue to begins I was reflecting on what has Yakima Avenue. upgrade equipment and services for © 2016. All rights reserved. The Action Report is a bimonthly publication of the Greater Yakima Chamber of Com- happened around Yakima. As you All of this is happening in just this their growing customer base. merce containing information for and about the Yakima business community. The Action Report is mailed to Chamber Mission Statement: “The Greater drive through town the landscape short mile along Yakima Avenue. members and civic leaders. To submit a press release or offer comment about our publication please e-mail the Chamber Then there’s the “old” Nordstrom is changing, there are lots of new I’m very excited to see what else will at [email protected], Phone (509) 248-2021, send fax to (509) 248-0601 or write to P.O. Box 1490. Yakima WA Yakima Chamber of Commerce is an building owned by Monty Mills of 98907-1490. The magazine editor reserves the right to reject or edit any information to be published in the Action commercial buildings; the biggest take place in our great community organization that promotes pride in the Mills Music family. That building Report. Deadline to submit information is the 20th day of the previous month. Opinions expressed or implied in the changes I notice are Rainier Square in 2016. I love this Valley; it is truly Action Report do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce as an organization. our diverse communities through is also undergoing a major remodel. The Action Report and the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce publish (USPS501-570) monthly for $12 per year. and Tahoma Square. Both have na- my home and only continues to get positive, active leadership aimed at It has been a quietly kept secret but Periodical postage is paid at Yakima, WA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Action Report Editor, P.O. Box better. God bless you all and I wel- creating a cohesive, successful business tional and regional tenants that the 1490, Yakima, WA 98907-1490. Advertising sales performed by the Chamber staff. Printing and binding by: The Print has me very excited to see what it will come you all into 2016 from our All- Guys Inc. Yakima, Washington Valley has not seen before, bringing climate in our County.” turn into. 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Memorial’s Legacy Hall: Celebrating 25 years of philanthropy; million in private contributions.” The most recent pledges bring the transforming healthcare for generations to come E Yakima Avenue current private contribution total to $3,938,800. The City of Yakima has budgeted $2.8 million in 2016 to As another new year unfolds, so also begins a new chapter for complete the first phase of the proj- The Memorial Foundation, the nonprofit philanthropic partner ect. The City is expecting to pay $7 of Memorial Family of Services. It is through our community’s million of the cost of the $14 mil- unwavering commitment that needed resources have been lion project with the private sector available to fund today’s healthcare initiatives and tomorrow’s Street S 3rd matching the City’s portion. promises with a mix of philanthropic and grants development. The single largest private pledge Capitol To close out 2015, the Foundation celebrated its silver Theater made since the Plath family an- anniversary: 25 years of responding to community need and nounced its pledge comes from Peg- stewarding local generosity to improve health and create new gy Lewis at $1 million. Lewis’ hus- band Walter and his brothers Lester

models of care for those who live here in the Yakima Valley. S 2nd Street and Victor founded Yakima Pine This celebration of community spirit was literally cast in Products in the 1950s, which after bronze (and walnut and glass) in the form of the new Legacy Courthouse merging with another company, was Hall, a special place within Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. sold to worldwide building products Legacy Hall was designed to honor our community of donors, Chestnut Street manufacturer JELD-WEN, Inc. in The Memorial Foundation’s thousands of philanthropic 1990. partners, and volunteers who have steadfastly supported Both B.T. Loftus Ranches, a major hop producer for craft breweries, Yakima Central Plaza GUSTAFSON GUTHRIE NICHOL the Foundation’s mission and Memorial Family of Services scale: 1 = 30’-0” 0 15’ 30’ 60’ 90’ programs through those first 25 years. Many of the services and John I. Haas, Inc., the leading Central Plaza project as envisioned provided to the residents of Yakima would not be possible Private Pledges to Yakima supplier of hops in North America, by Gustafson range from $100 to $1 without the support provided through the Foundation. Central Plaza Nearly Double have each pledged $250,000 to the million. Additional pledges are ex- plaza project. Poppoff, Inc., a Yakima The story of this work—with the goal of building and By Randy Beehler pected to be announced in the near concrete firm, has donated $100,000. maintaining a Healthy Yakima—is easily told by the numbers: future. The balance of the current nearly $4 “The latest • $54 million has been raised to support health programs million in private pledges is made up round of pledg- and services. of contributions in varying amounts es shows that from 18 other individuals or busi- • $17.5 million has been raised for capital improvements business leaders nesses. at Memorial Hospital and Memorial Family of Services, and commu- Pledges to the Downtown Cen- including at North Star Lodge Cancer Center, Cottage in nity members tral Plaza Project can be made on- the Meadow and Children’s Village. see the Central line at yakimacentralplaza.com or by Plaza as a valu- • Over $23 million has been raised in federal and state grants Since The Memorial Foundation began in 1990, more than contacting Sean Hawkins by phone able economic secured for community health programs and services. 30,000 donors have contributed; support that remains local. at 575-6274 or by e-mail at sean. development tool and a key piece of They have made hope, care, compassion and wellness possible Prominent Yakima business own- [email protected]. • Development of new models of care have resulted in the ongoing revitalization of Down- for many thousands of people in our community. ers and individual community mem- Children’s Village and Cottage in the Meadow, town Yakima,” said City of Yakima bers have stepped up to provide an- Memorial’s home for hospice. Economic Develop- But that was just the first 25 years. Work continues. And The other nearly $2 million in private ment Manager Sean • 89% of The Foundation’s total expenses go directly to Memorial Foundation remains indebted to our community, pledges to build the Downtown Ya- Hawkins. “Momen- health programs. to those who have given and continue to give of their time, kima Central Plaza. Those pledges tum has been build- talent and treasure in support of vital healthcare programs are in addition to a $2 million con- Gifts are not a contribution to The Memorial Foundation, they are ing over the last few and services across the Memorial Family of Services. tribution from the Plath family made investments in the future of healthcare services made available to earlier this year toward the plaza de- months and now you and your loved ones right here in the Yakima Valley. Healthy Yakima. signed by world-renowned landscape we’re seeing real re- architect and Yakima native Kathryn sults,” said Hawkins. Gustafson. “I’m confident we’ll Family of Services The latest pledges to the Yakima reach the goal of $7

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ering spaces, sports complexes, etc. are the new face of economic development. As an example with a 20 year head With sixteen school districts, a Eastern Washington is Yakima. Of start, look to Oklahoma City. In the ear- Technical Skills Center, Yakima Val- the more than 285 cities and towns Creating a city where people want to ly 90’s a major airline bypassed Oklaho- ley Community College, Heritage across the state, sixty-five percent visit and live is vital to economic growth ma City to build a huge refurb plant that University, Pacific Northwest Uni- of them grew less than 10% in total and success in our region. The “quality of would have brought hundreds of jobs to life” improvements will be a key indica- the city, despite Oklahoma City offering versity of Health Sciences, Perry population over the past ten years. tor to businesses wishing to relocate to much higher incentives. The CEO of Tech, and a strong collaboration with Conversely, ten of the fourteen cit- our area that they’ll be able to recruit and the company basically said, “at the end both CWU and WSU for four year ies in Yakima County saw growth of retain qualified employees. I was told by of the day he couldn’t see his employees degrees available locally; we quickly ten percent or greater over the same a City Council member that these proj- living there” and Oklahoma City was envisioned our three boys, Adam, time period. This is a place that is at- ects will only create minimum wage re- not chosen. Oklahoma City Mayor Ron Marshall, and Anders growing up tracting people and at the same time Thane Phelan tail jobs… but it is so much bigger. Norick stated at the time “It became ob- Jonathan Smith here and going through the K-12 it is offering those people a lot of ac- Vice President vious to me that before we could talk to President system and pursuing their post-sec- tivities, events and programs to keep Greater Yakima Chamber Last year I attended a presentation in anyone about coming to town and build- Yakima County Tri-Cities by Roger Brooks, the con- ing a plant, we had to make it a place ondary education in whatever field everyone connected and involved. of Commerce Development Association they chose. Whether it’s vocational There is the fair, the Y, events at the sultant that helped to make Whistler a where they would want to live and where world class destination. He and his team they would want their employees to live.” and skills based training or a four Convention Center, the symphony, were hired to do an analysis of the city’s year degree, they will be able to do it theatre, sporting events, cultural “Recruit or Attract?” Creating a ability to attract events, tourism, and Since the 90’s Oklahoma City has right here. festivals, concerts, and more. These Mr. Smith goes to Prosperous Future for Yakima new business. His recommendation was become a city that in recent years has Yakima activities are spread throughout the that the Tri-Cities lacked public gather- been named the No. 1 job market in Yakima is in control of its destiny entire County. What a great place to Over the past three years I’ve had the ing spaces, and encouraged each city to the U.S., based on unemployment rates invest in them. His team recommended from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, It was late in the afternoon on On the first trip our family made to live and learn from all the area has honor of attending the U.S. Chamber Yakima to really look at the commu- to offer. of Commerce’s Institute for Organiza- an arts district, a year round public mar- best place to start a business, and one Thursday August 6th. I was wrapping of the top 10 places to live in up loose ends at my office in Moses nity I noticed a small banner on the tion Management as I work toward my “IOM” designation the country, according to Relo- Lake when the phone rang. I did not side of the road just after we took the Yakima County equals outdoor “It became obvious to me that before we for Non-Profit management. cateAmerica. know it at the time, but answering downtown exit. It was a simple sign recreation could talk to anyone about coming to town with only three words; “All American Its location against the Cascade Through this program I’ve had that phone call would set into mo- the great pleasure and privi- and building a plant, we had to make it a “Quality of Life” factors are tion a fast-paced chain of events City.” I immediately knew that this is Mountains gives quick access to the determining qualities for a community that takes charge of its multiple national forests and wilder- lege to work with, learn from, place where they would want to live and that in less than three months would and be mentored by some of city success, Oklahoma City future. It isn’t afraid to own up to its ness areas including the Goat Rocks culminate in my writing this article the most successful Chamber, where they would want their has learned. By addressing today from my new office in Yakima. faults and shortcomings and then pro Wilderness, Mount Adams Wilder- Community, and Economic employees to live.” these problems head on, OKC actively come together and do some- ness, and William O. Douglas Wil- has changed its future. In the Development minds from all Oklahoma City Mayor Ron Norick thing about it. derness. These areas along with the over the country. past 12 years Oklahoma City I won’t go into all the details of has seen population increase of the past few months but do want to Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and The education that I’ve received has ket, downtown core districts, and pro- about 50 thousand. Amazingly the big- focus on a question that I have been No city is perfect, and that’s okay. Wenatchee National Forests provide However, in a world where it is in- easy access for hiking, backpacking, given me a more confident and quali- grammed gathering places. Millennials gest jump has been residents age 25-34 asked often: “Why are you moving to he offered want and express three things with college degrees, jumping from 25% creasingly easier to point the finger at geocaching, skiing, camping, and fied ability to bring the processes of their Yakima County?” community success back home to the that they need to be happy in a commu- of the population to 32%…millenni- the state, or the federal government whole host of other outdoor activi- nity, a place to live, a place to work, and a als. They have also seen a demographic for why things aren’t the way every- ties. The Tieton, American, Bump- work I do here with the Greater Yakima As I went through the interview Chamber of Commerce. It has, no doubt, place to gather. He noted that Starbucks change in their downtown neighbor- one would like them to be locally, it ing, Naches, and Yakima Rivers process and was evaluated, measured, changed how I assess, promote, and as- has created a very successful business hoods; people aged 25-34 with a college and assessed by the board of New is encouraging to see accountability, makes it a great place for fly-fishing, sist with the community building proj- model on this concept. degree has jumped to 40%. Vision, my wife and I were also eval- responsibility, and community lead- canoeing, and kayaking. The many ects here in the Yakima Valley. It’s also ership. Not everyone knows what lakes and reservoirs offer opportu- vastly changed my mind on how and The new model of economic develop- One of my favorite articles this year uating, measuring, and assessing the ment is based much more on “attract” from www.freeenterprise.com run by the greater Yakima area. I would like to that little “All American City” ban- nities for boating, water skiing, and why we should even consider projects like the; Sozo Sports Complex, Aquatics than “recruit”. When community leaders U.S. Chamber of Commerce was an arti- share what most impressed us about ner signifies. For my family though, more. it signified that this is a community In short, Yakima County has all Center and Downtown Plaza. and economic development professional cle about Oklahoma City and how they Yakima County and why we are so work on economic vitality projects they have achieved such tremendous success. we want to be a part of. of the qualities that my family and thrilled to be here and to call this In the 2014 “Citizen Survey “of Ya- must take in to consideration the chang- You’ll find it on the following pages; I community home. I appreciate in a community. We are ing lifestyles of the demographics they hope you’ll be inspired as I have been Yakima is a growing and dynamic so excited to be here and to call the kima area residents, 87% of respondents indicated that it was essential or very im- want to recruit, and/or keep in a region. about the possibilities for our region if community Valley our home. We look forward to Yakima County is serious about portant for the City of Yakima to invest Millennials are much more likely than we understand how and why the deci- education The tenth largest city in Washing- making new friends and becoming in economic development. Public gath- the generations before them to want to sions we make now will create a better ton State and the third largest city in involved in all the area has to offer. live in “close-in urban neighborhoods”. future for the Yakima Valley.

6 Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce www.yakima.org www.yakima.org Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce 7 The effort, which helped lower Oklahoma City’s dangerously high obesity rate, also enhanced the city’s BEHIND OKLAHOMA CITY’S BOOMING ECONOMY, allure for millennials, who value walkability and convenience when choosing where to live. The city’s efforts LESSONS FOR UP-AND-COMING CITIES in this space have even landed them in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Center research report highlighting the efforts of four cities working to prevent obesity. Additionally, these kinds of initiatives led to a revitalization of Oklahoma City’s urban core, creating the kinds of neighborhoods that—once again—young people want to live in. Millennials are, in fact, more than twice as likely as other age groups to live in such “close-in urban neighborhoods,” according to City Obser- vatory researchers. As a result of this kind of demographic migration, more and more businesses have similarly incorpo- rated in Oklahoma City’s innermost neighborhoods. The growing number of companies has had a kind of compounding effect, drawing more young, educated residents hoping to take advantage of the metro area’s robust job market. (Favorable state and city regulations have also helped.) “We added a new central park—70 acres in And robust it is: According to the size—to be right downtown. We’re building U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Free Enterprise Staff | February 20, 2015 a downtown streetcar to try to help the December metro area unemploy- walkability formula for people who choose ment rate of 3.6% was two percent- to live in the inner city.” age points below the national average. It’s this kind of jobs growth Oklahoma City is something of an enigma. Located in the Great Plains, the city doesn’t benefit from a that has propelled the city’s economy forward, earning it recognition from policy institutes, economists, temperate climate or a lush natural landscape. Even so, young people are continuing to move there in large government officials, and organizations like Kiplinger’s, which recently declared Oklahoma City the top numbers, a trend that has only accelerated over the past decade. U.S. city to start a business. What’s attracting them? Depending on whom you ask, you’ll likely hear any range of responses. It has a As Kiplinger’s noted in its assessment, Oklahoma’s state capital has a singular entrepreneurial economy, nice feel. It’s laid back without being sleepy. It’s the perfect compromise between the bustle of places like even when compared to such traditional economic powerhouse cities as Boston and Chicago: “Oklahoma Chicago and the placidity of smaller towns like Tulsa. City is home to more than 18,600 small businesses, nearly double the national average for all metro ar- Anecdotal tales notwithstanding, there are some hard facts that are undeniable. Between 2004 and 2014, eas,” according to the news organization. “It also sports the second-highest number of small businesses per Oklahoma City’s population expanded by roughly 50,000. Yet unlike other cities that grew at a steady clip 10,000 people on this list.” thanks to an influx of older retirees, Oklahoma City has become a go-to place for young, educated workers, Unquestionably, another factor contributing to Oklahoma City’s mounting economic and civic momen- whose share of the overall population increased over the same period of time. tum is how affordable it is for residents—a fact recently recognized by Forbes, which ranked it as one of the According to a report from the City Observatory think tank, the share of Oklahoma City residents aged most affordable places to live in the U.S. According to Zillow, the median home value in Oklahoma City is 25 to 34 who had a four-year degree increased from 25% in 2000 to 32% in 2012. Oklahoma City’s down- $121,000. For comparison, that figure stands at slightly more than $1 million in San Francisco and roughly town neighborhoods also changed dramatically between 2000 and 2010, the report found, with its popula- $554,000 in New York City. tion of “young and restless” millennials—people aged 25-34 with a college degree—jumping 40%. So, as it turns out, there is no single variable responsible for Oklahoma City’s emergence as an up-and- So, what’s driving this migration? Well, to a certain extent, success begets success. If most of your college coming hub for millennials, but rather an amalgam of factors. It’s an enthusiastic mayor and an agreeable friends are moving to a certain city or region, chances are greater that you’ll also consider relocating along local government; it’s the public-private partnerships that have transformed formerly neglected neighbor- with them. Yet there’s more at play in Oklahoma City, where both the government and the business com- hoods; it’s the new public works projects that have created a more vibrant downtown; it’s an affordable hous- munity have teamed to actively transform the city into a more walkable, enjoyable place to call home. ing supply; and it’s also a fair bit of luck. Among the most vocal proponents of this movement has been the city’s mayor, Mick Cornett, who has To a certain extent, there will always be a certain degree of mystery to the age-old question of why some been in office since 2004. Throughout his tenure, his government has trumpeted and instituted numerous cities, states, and countries modernize and economically thrive while others languish. In Oklahoma City, modernization and quality-of-life programs such as MAPS 3, a standout initiative Cornett described in a government officials, business leaders, and residents recognize this, but they’re nonetheless working together 2013 TED talk. to ensure they improve areas they can control. It’s a strategy that’s worked thus far, and probably will moving Conceived as a 10-year, city-wide construction and development initiative, MAPS 3 sought to remake forward. Oklahoma City into a healthier place for residents by creating more walking spaces, parks, and recreational areas. “Along with the traditional economic development tasks like building a new convention center, we For links to the original story and links to items referenced in this story scan the QR code to added some health-related infrastructure to the process,” the mayor said. the left with your smart phone or tablet or use the link below. “We added a new central park—70 acres in size—to be right downtown. We’re building a downtown streetcar to try to help the walkability formula for people who choose to live in the inner city. We’re in the https://www.freeenterprise.com/behind-oklahoma-citys-booming-economy-lessons- final stages of developing the finest venue in the world for the sports of canoe, kayak, and rowing. We have for-up-and-coming-cities/ Olympic-caliber events coming to Oklahoma City, and athletes from all over the world are moving in.”

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We started with a first-time recipi- Lodge and Children’s Village have ent—Lieutenant Shawn Boyle from proven repeatedly that they’re up for Yakima SWAT. He learned about the challenge. the opportunity from the canine unit North Star Lodge receives a grant last year, and now, he and his team for the cancer patient’s travel fund. are anxiously awaiting delivery of the According to Ann Caffery, “Our ballistic shields that they were able social worker, Megan, works with to purchase with their grant. These patients to use the funds to the best hand-held shields will be used for advantage with people of the highest Legends is Accepting Yakama extra protection of both law enforce- need, and still, funding is flying out Cares Fund Applications ment personnel and our citizens dur- the door. We’re in the midst of re- We exist to build community Now! ing a rescue or armed situation. “We ceiving 700 new patients in 6 weeks review our needs and evaluate what due to the closure of a wonderful we can purchase with our budget,” cancer practice in town, and we’re pride, enhance quality-of-life A committee of employees from noted Lieutenant Boyle, “Then, we helping people who struggle to get to Legends Casino undertakes the determine what will help not only those appointments.” and strengthen the business daunting task each year of evaluating our department but patrol and other North Star Lodge has received over 700 grant applications for the agencies.” the Yakama Cares fund grant several Yakama Cares fund. As the commit- His department will apply for a years in a row, and their request is not environment of the tee gears up for the 2016 review, we grant again in 2016, and he recom- only for the same program each year visited with three of the 2015 recipi- mends that others in the law enforce- but for more. Ms. Caffery shared, ents to learn more about their impact ment community consider applying “We tend to stay with the same re- Yakima Valley. on the Yakima valley. as well. “With limited budgets, these quest because the need is relatively grants are a way to subsidize our endless, and we’ve noticed that Leg- efforts,” ex- ends does not move away from need. plained Shawn, We see over 1,000 patients each week “We greatly for cancer care.” appreciate that North Star Lodge and others ex- 1994 Legends is press many of the same recommen- willing to part- dations for new applicants, and the ner with the committee wholeheartedly agrees law enforce- with their assessments: ment commu- • Determine the biggest need you nity.” can address for our community. With 700 ap- • How will you help alleviate the For membership information please call 509.248.2021 plications and most suffering? 200 grantees • How will you work with the casino last year, the to create a lasting partnership that committee benefits the people in the valley? must make hard decisions The committee began accepting on funding applications on January 1st for the year after year, 2016 grant cycle, and the grant cycle and serving the closes on March 31, 2016. Please most people encourage non-profit organizations with the great- making a difference in our commu- est need is at nity to apply this year! the top of the funding list. North Star Leadership Yakima - Over 700 Graduates! Chamber All-America City presentation team returns home!

10 Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce www.yakima.org www.yakima.org Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce 11 MEMBER PROFILE BUSINESS BRIEFS To submit a “Business Brief ”, in March combine to make Hayden Yakima and Ellensburg home buyers Non-BRS children are often not services in Yakima County and has announcements, staff changes, awards etc. Homes the largest privately held will admire Hayden Homes’ contin- able to remain in their family home expanded services to Chelan/Doug- E-mail brief copy and picture to thane@ yakima.org (copy may be edited for space) homebuilder in the Northwest. ued attention to detail and commu- due to an unsafe environment, or las Counties; more than doubling the Include “Business Brief ” in subject line. Hayden Homes has built more than nity spirit.” risky parenting practices by the number of foster homes previously 10,000 homes since the company The addition of the 325 lots also adults in their home. Families that licensed. All of our foster parents re- was established 25 years ago. expands Hayden Homes’ existing have more than one child and young- ceive training to become Therapeutic Dennis Murphy, Hayden Homes market share in the Tri-Cities area, er children are usually placed in this Foster homes so they have the skills Community Resource Group Chief Executive Officer says the where the company will begin build- level of care. This allows time for to work with BRS children & youth. transfer of Sullivan Rowell Homes ing in five new neighborhoods. Lots the parents to work in collaboration CRG staff and Foster Parents work Empowering children and fami- means a strong tradition will con- in two Walla Walla communities are with Social Workers and other pro- closely together to insure the needs lies to achieve lifelong success is the tinue, “We share many of the same also part of the expansion. fessionals towards the correcting of of the children and youth are being mission of Community Resource Northwest Harvest has announced core values and lengthy experience. issues and behaviors that led to the met by developing and implement- Group (CRG). CRG accomplishes their Central Washington Advi- separation of the family and place- ing appropriate long and short range this mission by contracting with the sory Committee members for the State of Washington Department ment of their children in foster care. goals. Reunification of the family is the 2016 year. Sharon Allen ESD 105, of Children and Family Services as Crystal Bass Confederated Tribes & priority; however there may be times In addition to the many services we a Child Placing Agency (CPA) to Bands of the Yakama Nation, Mel when it is determined that reunifica- provide, the agency also realizes the license foster homes and place chil- Brink HomeStreet Bank, Patty Dion tion is not in the best interest of the importance of awarding and recog- dren in need of care in those homes; Community Volunteer, Cris Hales child. In the case a child or children nizing individuals and families in a and by providing professional staff Tree Top, Greg Knoebel US Bank, are not returned, they may become variety of ways. Each foster child to work with licensed foster families Ignacio Marquez WA State Dept. available for adoption. receives a gift, card and cake for their and children & youth placed in CRG of Agriculture, Keith Mathews First birthdays; activities such as par- foster homes. Fruits Marketing of WA., Michael CRG is currently serving an average ticipation in the Seattle Mariners’ Rollinger Rollinger Transport Solu- of 16 non-BRS youth and 30-BRS Family Day and Yakima Pippins & CRG is licensed to work with chil- tions/Giltner Logistics and Jennifer Youth. BRS youth have needs that Wenatchee Applesox Non-profit dren and youth from 0-18 years of age Tangeman KNDO/KNDU/SWX are related to various mental health Nights; end of Summer BBQ for all and includes Behavior Rehabilitation TV. This committee works under the Leading Force Energy and Design Center - Ribbon Cutting in December challenges such as aggression, de- of the foster families; and Christmas Services (BRS) and for non-BRS direction of Sheri Bissell, Northwest Leading Force will be the host of Business After Hours pression, various types of acting out, parties, supported by local business- foster children. BRS is a temporary Harvest Community Engagements on February 16th from 5-7. alcohol and drug abuse/dependence, es and individuals, in Yakima and intensive wraparound support and and the two Yakima Board of Direc- Join us at 17 N. 3rd St. in Yakima poor peer relations, and deficiencies Wenatchee complete with gifts for treatment program for youth with tors, Kay Bassett Heritage University in the arenas of social, work and cop- every child. extreme, high level service needs used and Naomi Lule First Fruits Mar- ing skills as well as issues of self es- CRG is fully vested and passionate to safely stabilize youth and assist in keting of WA. achieving a permanent plan or a less teem. about all of the families, foster chil- intensive service. The desired out- dren & youth that we serve and will comes for this service are to increase In addition, the agency started continue to work hard on behalf of Acquisition Expands Hayden the child’s behavioral stability, school with eight foster homes in Yakima foster children in our community. Homes in 2 new Cities, 10 new stability, placement County. CRG continues providing Neighborhoods stability and poten- Community Resource Group opens new A new homebuilder is entering tial to reach per- facility August 2015 with Chamber the Yakima market, but the company manency. A major Ribbon Cutting and Open House focus is to develop has deep roots throughout the four necessary supports state Northwest Region. Hayden which would allow Homes LLC, recently acquired 325 the child to main- lots from Sullivan Rowell Homes tain or develop a as it phases out of the homebuild- permanent family ing business. This expands Hayden Homes’ operation to the city of Ya- connection and to Community Health of Central Washington kima (Yakima Ridge and Washing- reside in his/her Highland Clinic ribbon-cutting on Dec. 2nd at 915 Wisconsin Ave, Tieton. own community in ton Heights communities) and to Pictured: Dr. Maria Verduzco – Clinical Site Director, Dr. Mike Maples - CEO, Eliza- an identified per- the city of Ellensburg (Greenfield beth Herres Miller - Board Chair, Judy O’Neal - RN COO, Juan Figueroa - Director manent resource. Estates). of Environmental Health, Claudia Rojas - Medical Assistant, Stan Hall - Mayor of This lot acquisition and another Tieton, (behind the mayor, Mireya Galvez - RN, Clinic Manager)

12 Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce www.yakima.org www.yakima.org Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce 13 RENEWING MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS We are pleased to announce the following new businesses have Chamber Members who renewed their Memberships in October & November 2015 joined the Chamber during the months of October and November Please support these businesses that support your Chamber! AS Plumbing & Water Heaters Hayden Homes (509) 901-0892 2464 SW Glacier Ave [email protected] Redmond, Members for 1- 4 Years: Naches Medical Clinic- 8 Years Members for 20-29 Years: OR 97756 Absolute Comfort Technology – OHANA Mammography Center – Triumph Treatment Services – Better All Auto Sales (541) 923- 1 Year 8 Years 21 Years 914 S. 1st Street 6607 Friendly Automotive & Tires – Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Central Washington Family Medi- Yakima, WA 98901 www. 1 Year Shore – 8 Years cine Clinic – 23 Years (509) 452-7789 hayden- Gray & Osborne Inc. – 1 Year Ummelina Yakima Valley Spa Re- Community Health of Central www.betterall.com homes.com Hyperbaric Centers of Washington treat – 8 Years Washington – 23 Years Central Washington RV Kyoto – 1 Year Wheatland Bank – 8 Years Design Service Corporation – 913 S. 18th St. Steakhouse The Yoga Practice – 1 Year Washington Fruit Place & Gift 25 Years Yakima, WA 98901 2405 West Westside Pizza – 1 Year Shop- 9 Years CenturyLink Communications – (509) 248-2978 Washington Abeyta-Nelson, P.C. – 2 Years 26 Years www.cwrv.net Ave Assurance Healthcare and Counsel- Members for 10 -14 Year Valley Marine, Inc. – 28 Years Yakima, WA ing Center – 2 Years Johnson Insurance – 10 Years Vintiques of Yakima Car Club – Darigold 98903 Inklings Bookshop – 2 Years D2 Communications- 11 Years 28 Years 1130 Rainier Ave S. (509) 971-1919 Yakima's newest hot spot for sports, music and karaoke, Law Office Sonia Rodriguez True – Harmony Hills U-Pick Raspberries Cascade Eye Center – 29 Years Seattle, WA 98144 www.kyotoatya- The End Zone Bar & Grill - 1023 N. 1st St. Yakima 2 Years & Lavender – 11 Years Terrace Heights Development, LLC (800) 333-6455 kima.com Office Max – 2 Years Storage Court- 11 Years – 29 Years The Little Soapmaker Inc. Day Spa Academy Love INC of Yakima Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar – 2 Years Abbott’s Printing, Inc. – 12 Years 302 W. Yakima Ave Ste. 103 30 N 3rd St. 226 S. First St. Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima Valley Pippins – 2 Years Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott – Members for 30-39 Years: Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98901 (509) 972-8504 Human Resources & Management 12 Years DSHS - Division of Vocational Re- (509) 574-8492 (509) 453-2942 www.thelittlesoapmaker.com Solutions – 3 Years Meredith Furniture, Inc – 14 Years habilitation – 30 Years www.dayspaacademy.com www.loveincyakima.org Northwest Medstar – 3 Years Yakima Ambulatory Surgical Center Gray Surveying & Engineering, Inc. WSU Spokane College of Pharmacy Robinson Drilling & Development – 14 Years – 31 Years Digital Design and Development (3D) The End Zone Sports Bar & Grill Yakima, WA 1200 Chesterley Dr. Ste. 140 1023 N 1st St. Inc. – 3 Years OIC of Washington – 31 Years 200 University Parkway Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98901 Washington Federal – 3 Years Members for 15-19 Years: United Business Machines of Wash- Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima Humane Society – 3 Years Advanced Digital Imaging – 15 Years ington – 32 Years (509) 833-8552 (509) 452-8099 www.3dyakima.com (509) 368-6605 Yakima Symphony Orchestra – Camp Prime Time- 15 Years Yakima Valley Museum & Historical http://www.pharmacy.wsu.edu/prospec- The Entrepreneur’s Source 3 Years URM Cash and Carry – 15 Years Association – 32 Years tivestudents/pharmacyaboutyakima. Enigma Marketing Research & Design 530 N Lyle Ave. html AT&T Yakima – 4 Years Bruner Painting, Inc. – 16 Years Stephens Metal Products, Inc. – 402 E. Yakima Avenue Ste. 830 E. Wenatchee, WA 98802 Cornerstone Home Lending – Glenmoor Green Apartments- 37 Years Yakima, WA 98901 (509) 888-0863 4 Years 16 Years (509) 853-2867 www.theesource.com/wdalpez Edwards Jones – Scott Holt, Finan- AAA Washington – 17 Years Members for 40-49 Years: www.enigmamarketing.com cial Advisor - 4 Years Akland Pump & Irrigation Co., Inc. All Seasons Heating & Air Condi- Liberty Tax Service – 4 Years – 17 Years tioning – 40 Years All American Self Storage – 17 Years Dunbar Jewelers – 46 Years Members for 5- 9 Years: Columbia Asphalt & Gravel, Inc. Smith, Phillips & DiPietro Adver- Anytime Fitness- Summitview Av- -17 Years tising – 48 Years enue – 5 Years Columbia Ready-Mix Inc. – 17 Years Community Living – 5 Years Englewood Garden Villas- 17 Years Members for 50-59 Years: Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Joe Park Construction Inc. – 17 Years Clifton/Larson/Allen – 50 Years Center – 5 Years Miller Glass Corp. – 17 Years Smith Law Firm – 52 Years M Sevigny Construction Inc. – MSI Construction Inc. – 17 Years KNDO TV – 56 Years 5 Years Sound Mart Satellite TV – 17 Years Canyon River Ranch Lodge – Yakama Nation Legends Casino – Members for 70-79 Years: 6 Years 17 Years Burrows Tractor, Inc. – 70 Years Meet the new owners of The Little Soapmaker, downtown at 302 W. Yakima Ave. Find out more Tom Froula- Individual Member – 3 W Trucking – 18 Years Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi - Ribbon Cutting at 2405 W. Washington Ave. 7 Years Orchard-Rite, Ltd. – 18 Year Members for 80-89 Years: Yakima. 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