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In the Spotlight

NBC's "Today Show" arrived in Vancouver on a rainy Monday morning, yesterday, February 2, to get the scoop on the "city name fuss." Co-anchor Jenna Wolfe interviewed Elson Strahan, Vancouver National Trust president, Hilton Vancouver Washington general manager Gerry Link, and Kim Bennett, president of the Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Burea.

Following the interviews, Wolfe and her crew headed to Beaches Restaurant & Bar for lunch -- Vancouver USA style.

The interviews are scheduled to air on February 14, 2010 on the show.

Click here for today's front page story in The Columbian.

Member News

 

• Member insurance agent Tony Johnson has earned an "Accredited Advisor in Insurance" professional designation from the American Institute for CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) and Insurance Institute of America. He completed a six-month course with the institutes to achieve the accreditation. Johnson is a commercial insurance agent with Davidson Insurance of Vancouver.
• Barbara Bushell is the newly elected 2010 chairwoman of the Columbia River Economic Development Council's board of directors. She is director of leasing for PacTrust, a part-owner and the manager of Columbia Tech Center. She replaces Kelly McDonald of Clark County Title on the CREDC board.
• Prudential Northwest Properties announced the addition of new agent Brad Lothspeich at Columbia Tech Center in east Vancouver.

News & Events

• KeyBank will open its newest branch in its Oregon and Southwest Washington District on January 25 at 19161 S. E. Mill Plain Blvd. on Vancouver’s east side. Key’s new Columbia Tech Center location in Vancouver is located near JC Penney, Wal-Mart and a growing collection of retailers. It will provide service and convenience for neighbors, shoppers and business operators. This branch replaces the nearby Fisher’s Landing branch which is being closed.
• State Reps. Deb Wallace (D-Vancouver) and Tim Probst (D-Vancouver) invite residents from the 17 th legislative district to visit Olympia for a tour of the Capitol and a lunch discussion of the session’s top issues on Wed., Feb. 3, 11 a.m. Residents wanting to participate should contact Wallace’s Legislative Assistant Meagan Sharp at (360) 786-7976 or sharp.meagan@leg.wa.gov for information about security protocols and specific meeting locations.
• Bart Hansen, Clark Public Utilities office manager, is the newly appointed Vancouver City Council member, replacing Mayor Tim Leavitt's vacant position. Hansen will be sworn in on February 1, 2010.
• Author and professor Paul Collins will be the next guest speaker in Clark College’s renowned Columbia Writers Series.  Collins will appear on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Penguin Student Lounge, located in Clark’s Penguin Union Building.  The event is free and open to the public. Click here for more information.
• Member Veronika (Ronnie) Noize of SoHo Marketing announced the monthly meeting of the CLARK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF MARKETING PROFESSIONALS on Mon., Feb. 15, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.The association meets the second Monday of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meeting location is at the SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA. More info: http://www.meetup.com/Clark-County-Association-of-Marketing-Professionals/
• Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation $1 Diamond Raffle Tickets are now available. Drawing is Wed., Feb. 10. Contact FVRL Foundation, 360-699-8846 or foundation@fvrl.org, for tickets.
  

Upcoming Events!

Online registration: www.vancouverusa.com

1/26 -- Business After Hours sponsored by Corwin Beverage Co.
Tues., January 26, 2010, 5-7 p.m., 219 South Timm Road, Ridgefield. $10 members, $30 general admission

2/4 -- Port Re:Port

 

2/4 -- State of The County

2/4 -- Chamber of Commerce Night with the Portland Trail Blazers Vs. San Antonio Spurs
Thurs., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. http://tickets.trailblazers.com/deals
Password: Chamber; Call Joe Isse, 503-963-3974 or joe.isse@trailblazers.com joe.isse@trailblazers.com
http://vancouverusa.com/images/pdfs/gvcc_blazernight.pdf

2/5 -- Maximize Your Membership
Fri., Feb. 5, 8:30-10 a.m., GVCC Conference Room. Cost included in membership.

2/11 -- Ribon Cutting Mixer: Executive Center Northwest
Thurs., Feb. 11, 2010, 4-6 p.m., 4001 Main St., Vancouver. Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Come tour this new facility.

2/17 -- Celebrate Royce -- A Roast, Toast and Boast Gala
Wed., February 17, 5:30-9 p.m., The Hilton Convention Center, 301 W. 6th St., Vancouver. You are invited to celebrate Royce and thank him for his 14 years of service of the Mayor of America's Vancouver. Join us for cocktails, dinner, entertainment, special appearances, and an auction of mayoral memorabililia to benefit Royce's favorite charity. Cost: $50. Register at www.vancouverusa.com

2/23 -- Going fast! Only three tables still available! Southwest Washington Shop Local Business Showcase – Community-wide event!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 4 to 7 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 100 Columbia Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Join us for a showcase for businesses located in Southwest Washington. Members of all of the business associations and chambers of commerce in Southwest Washington are welcome to participate. The community is invited to attend. Admission is free. No host bar provided by Red Lion Hotel at the Quay. Happy hour is on site for networking. FREE ENTRYVendor display spaces still available: To secure your table, please contact Lori at lbuntin@vancouverusa.com or 360-567-1081.

Don't Wait! Book your BAH date now!

Business After Hours, the Chamber's premiere networking event, is booked for all of 2010!

We are now taking reservations for 2011! Contact Susie Bauder at (360) 567-1093 or sbauder@vancouverusa.com for more information about Business After Hours as well as Ribbon Cuttings & Ribbon Cutting Mixers, and weekly Leads & Needs networking sponsorship opportunities. For all other sponsorship requests, please contact Barbara Waite, (360) 567-1071 or bwaite@vancouverusa.com.

Thank you members!

 

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Send us your news releases so we can let our members know what's happening in your company! We report member news in the biweekly Business Matters eNewsletter and our bimonthly ChamberNews magazine. Send information to Gina Bacon, Communications Manager, at gbacon@vancouverusa.com