Chamber Newsletter
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Newsletter for March 2010 The Lakewood Chamber's Core Missions: Promoting the community |
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Message from the Chair of the Board
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110% Club
Short Takes on Local, State, and Federal Issues
New and Renewed Members
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Annual Golf Classic
Membership Directory Advertising Available! |
Ambassadors of the Month
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Chamber Military Connection |
Calendar of Events
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Business After Hours GoodFella's Italian Steakhouse at Great American Casino March 17, 2010 4:30pm-6:30pm Members and their guests $5.00 - Non-Members $15.00 Please RSVP by calling 253-582-9400 An offer you can't refuse ... Sample a selection from our new Italian specialties, enjoy a glass of vino and network with some of the friendliest business people in the region!
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Message from the Chair of the Board
Rick Stevens, GEICO 2009-2010 Chair of the Board |
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AM Chamber Network Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:45 - 9:00 am Chamber Board Room Another way to get to know fellow Chamber Members in a casual format. Bring your business cards, coupons, brochures and samples for a fun show and sell opportunity. A terrific way to shamelessly promote your products and services before you go to your place of business! At the same time, you can learn about the many networking, marketing and educational programs the Chamber has to offer.
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Welcome Our Newest Members!
American LakeCredit Union
Sharlynn Abbott, Branch Manager
9900 Veterans Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98493
253-584-0079
Financial Institution.
Anytime Fitness Lakewood
Mindy and Corey Lewis, Owners
8520 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Suite 102
Lakewood, WA 98498
253-589-5277
Upscale, clean, friendly, local, 24 hour co-ed fitness facility.
Echelon Apartments
Jessica Riggan. Property Manager
5101 88th Street Ct. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-984-6000
Brand new, upscale studios, one, two and three bedroom apartment homes.
LakewoodLinks
Geoffrey Weiskopf, General Manager
2510 84th Street S, Suite 30D
253-588-0778
Washington’s largest indoor golf training and practice center. Virtual golf, driving range, putting and chipping, retail, apparel and more!
Lakewood McDonald’s on 100th Street
Leanna Christian, Store Manager
6002 – 100th Street SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-588-7410
Lakewood McDonald’s is proud to offer your favorite classics. Big Mac’s to Chicken McNuggets. Now serving espresso and frappe’ drinks. Open 24 hours.
Northwest Hair Restoration
Patricia Ramirez, Office Manager
1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1910
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-572-2949
NWHR specializes in hair replacement surgery, laser hair removal and non-surgical facial treatments including laser rejuvenation, botox and facial fillers.
Northwest Optical
Dotty Jackl, Owner/Optician
1901 South Union Avenue, #A250
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-572-5498
We are a family owned retail optical store offering eyeglasses and contact lenses to fit your personal needs and lifestyle.
PierceCountyVETS
Kevin Cattran, President
P.O. Box 39384
Lakewood, WA 98496
253-380-6150
Disabled Veteran owned business that provide employment opportunities through quarterly job fairs. Funds raised are donated back to help veterans and their families.
Schwind Accounting Services, Inc.
Judy Schwind, President
8404 83rd Avenue SW, Suite F
Lakewood, WA 98498
253-302-3543
Provide accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services for small businesses. We service Pierce, King and Thurston Counties. Onsite or remote services available.
Sound Tax and Bookkeeping Inc.
Pam Cody, President
5515 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Suite 133
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-589-3564
Income tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. Bookkeeping and payroll services. QuickBooks consultation and training.
South Sound Inspections
Robert Jones, President
5700 100th St. SW, Suite 330, PMB 113
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-820-9650
Residential and commercial property inspections. Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #256.
The Sunshine Tiki Hut
Mark Coy, Owner
615 Alta Vista Place
Fircrest, WA 98466
253-307-6743
Food trailer: Fish & Chips/Chicken Strips/E-cigarettes
Wheelz Skate Arena
Debbie Berg, Operator
2101 Mildred Street
Fircrest, WA 98466
253-460-7655
Roller skating, birthday parties, weddings, school & church functions, lessons.
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Thank You for Reinvesting in the Chamber!
30 and More Years Arby's Roast Beef
25 and More Years Amaya Electric Crane's Creations
20 and More Years Harborstone Credit Union
15 and More Years Cascade Regional Blood Services Claudia Thomas - City of Lakewood Emergency Food Network John Korsmo Construction Lakes Body Shop Tillicum Mini-Storage
10 and More Years Ellie Chambers Grady - City of Lakewood LakewoodPlayhouse Northwest Abatement Services, Inc. Office Depot #2230 Tacoma Power
5 and More Years ACC Tech Americas Credit Union ChinaHouse CoinForce.com LLC Comcast Courtyard by Marriott Famous Daves Bar-B-Que Goodwill Lakewood Hammond, Collier & Wade-Livingston KMS Financial Services La Quinta Inn & Suites McTerrys Creating Balance Nicholson & Associates Insurance Pierce County Council Portof Tacoma Robi's CameraCenter Shilo Inn & Suites TacomaGrocery Outlet
4 Years and Less All Deserve Care Balloon Masters Colonial Life Daffodil Festival Designated Escrow, Inc. Don Anderson – City of Lakewood El Gaucho Tacoma Emerald Queen Casino Indian Summer Golf & Country Club Lakeview Light & Power Lakewood/UP 911 Driving School NarrowsPlazaBowl Red Lion Hotel Tacoma South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine Suburban Times Three Chicks Catering, Inc. Wells Fargo Business Banking Group Winestyles
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Military Affairs Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:00 am Burs Restaurant Joint base commander, Army Colonel Tommy Brittain, and deputy joint base commander, Air Force Colonel Kenny Weldon, will give us a first-hand look at Joint Base Lewis-McChord at our next meeting. The planning is over - and the base leadership team has the complex job of integrating the support services of McChord and Fort Lewis during the next eight months. We'll hear how the joint base will work and what it will look like.
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Short Takes Our next Extreme Networking 101 (Facebook Class) will be held on Monday, March 15 from 8:30 am till 1:00 pm in the Business Center on campus at Clover Park Technical College! Kieranslist.com Extreme Networking 101 will ensure you have a good grasp of Facebook by the end of this session! Only $99 per person. Call 253-582-9400 to make your reservation today!
Local
The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows: March 11, 2010- WashingtonState Trade – Operations and Challenges – Anthony Hemstad, Executive Director, WorldTradeCenter March 18, 2010– “LakewoodPrepares For Its Future…..” - Andrew Neiditz, LakewoodCityManager March 25, 2010– Legislative Review: Public Safety – Senator Mike Carrell, 28th District April 1, 2010– TacomaRainiers– New Team, New Stadium, New Energy – Annie Shultz, Director of Marketing and Community Development Lakewood United website: http://communities.southsound.com/main.wsi?group_id=138
We’re Fishing for Ideas…YOURS Yes! We’re interested in what’s going on with your business. And so are other Chamber Members. Please pass this along to the person who maintains your mailing list and ask that they add lsmith@lakewood-wa.com to your mailing list for story inclusion in the Chamber Newsletter. Thank you!
State
Federal Issues
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110% Club! Add an additional 10% of your annual dues to belong to the 110% Club. We thank the following businesses for their support! Aamco Transmission Adam's DJ Service Bill Harrison Bohns' Biz
Bridgeport PlaceRetirement &
Assisted Living
Brink & Sadler, CPA's China House Restaurant CoinForce.com LLC Columbia Bank Courtyard by Marriott Designated Escrow, Inc. Ed Selden Carpet One F. James Weinand & Associates
Gary & Carol Milgard
Family Hope Center
Gene's Towing, Inc. Kris Kauffman Lakes Body Shop Lakewood Hardware & Paint Inc Lakewood Water District Navy Credit Union Northwest Abatement Services, Inc. Pierce County Council - Dick Muri Pioneer Services Roberta Ladd Consulting Wells Fargo Business Banking Group Westwood Apartments, LLC Windermere Real Estate - Helm
February Ambassadors
of the Month
Platinum:
Kathy Drake, Colonial Life
Gold:
Jeanette Crosbie
Anchor Bank
Silver:
Geri Magee, Accountability Counseling Service
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| 2009-2010 Board of Directors | |||
| Executive Committee | Board of Directors | Ex-Officios | Staff |
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Rick Stevens, Chair GEICO Direct
Mike Block, Chair Elect Columbia Bank
Vicky Nelson, Treasurer Harborstone Credit Union
Shawn Gagnon, Secretary Weinand & Associates
Greg Bakamis, Past Chair Great American Casino
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Jim Charboneau Country Kennels
Terry Donahue Pioneer Services
Jaimie Garrett Cobalt Mortgage
Donna Haines CoinForce.com
Kenneth Leonard America's Credit Union
David Lobban Lobban Photography
Charlie Maxwell Lakewood Refuse
Mike Stevenson Brink & Sadler, CPA's |
Debbie LeBeau Clover Park School District
Bret Farrar Lakewood Police Department
Ellie Chambers-Grady City of Lakewood
Hallie McCurdie Lakewood Fire Department
Tony Robinson Clover Park Technical College
Denise Yochum Pierce College
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Linda K. Smith President/CEO
Mary Ann Miller Membership Director
Scott Jonson Visitor Services & Office Administration
Beth Tate Visitor Information Services
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| March 2010 Events | |||
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Thu 4 |
11:30 am | General Membership Luncheon | Great American Casino |
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Tue 9 |
7:45 am | AM Chamber Network | Chamber Board Room |
| Wed 10 | 5:30 pm | Blue Ribbon Cutting | Cobalt Mortgage |
| Thu 11 | 11:00 am | Executive Committee | Great American Casino |
| Thu 11 | 12:00 pm | Board of Directors | Great American Casino |
| Mon 15 | 8:30 am | Extreme Networking | Chamber Board Room |
| Tue 16 | 8:00 am | Miltary Affairs Committee | Burs Restaurant |
| Wed 17 | 4:30 pm | Business After Hours Goodfella's | Great American Casino |
| Tue 23 | 7:30 am | Legislative Wrap Up with Senator Mike Carrell | Great American Casino |
| Wed 31 | 8:00 am | Ambassadors Club | Chamber Board Room |
Contact and DirectionsTo get to the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce from Interstate 5, Take exit # 125 (toward Lakewood/McChord AFB exit). From south bound, turn right onto Bridgeport Way SW continue 1.8 miles From north bound, turn left onto Bridgeport Way SW continue 1.8 miles Turn right onto Gravelly Lake Drive continue 1 mile Turn right on Steilacoom Boulevard SW Turn right immediately past the fire station at the stop light. Entering Clover Park Technical College's Campus, turn left into the parking lot for Building 19. We are located in the Center for Business Development, in Suite 109. |
4650 Steilacoom Blvd
Building 19, Suite 109
We are open 7 days a week to serve you! 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday
10 am - 3 pm Saturday and Sunday |