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 The OUTLOOK  Newsletter
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Welcome to Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber
Greetings!
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Jesica Stickles,
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After reviewing the membership survey results, it is concluded that our membership wants more networking opportunities! So the Ambassador committee is putting together a couple "B2B" (Business to Business) Networking luncheons just for that purpose. It's like Speed Dating, but for your business. Chambers across America do this type of Networking and they are very beneficial. Our first one will be held at our March luncheon 3/8. Plan on meeting a large amount of contacts for your business and learning more about the business you have at your finger tips in your own backyard!
Also, we have another new opportunity. People always ask, "What are the benefits of joining the Chamber?" That is a good question. But there is a long list of things you get as a member. So we have made a presentation we would like to show you, our current members, new members and potential members, so you can get your questions answered. Our first "Member Benefit Orientation" will be held right before our March luncheon at 10:45.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon and learning about each of your businesses!
Jesica Stickles, Stickles Press
Chamber President
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Membership Orientation
Tuesday, March 8th | 10:45am - 11:15am | Medallion Hotel
Meeting prior to the General Membership Luncheon
Do these words sound familiar? "I have joined the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce... NOW WHAT?"
If so, this is one meeting you do not want to miss. The Membership Orientation is for new members, veteran members and guests who have wondered what the chamber has to offer their business.
By attending "the meeting before the meeting" you will be able to walk away with an action plan for getting the most out of your chamber membership. Top^ |
General Membership Luncheon
Tuesday, March 8th | 12:00 p.m. | Medallion Hotel
Doors open at 11:30 and program begins promptly at 12:00pm.
Special Networking Event:
B2B Chamber Connect
Join us for the first B2B Chamber Connect round table networking event! Members of our chamber have time and time again asked for more networking, and here it is! Make sure to bring at least 25 business cards to distribute to your fellow chamber members and guests. This will be networking at it's finest.
Please RSVP by March 4th using the ONLINE REGISTRATION.
With RSVP $15.00
Without RSVP $20.00
MARCH LUNCHEON SPONSOR:
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LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP
Each month, the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce holds a luncheon at the Medallion Hotel. The luncheon is a great opportunity to network with local business leaders. It is also a time to promote your business. One way to do that is to sponsor the luncheon. For $200.00 you will be given a 10 minute maximum commercial at the beginning of the program which can be used to announce a special promotion, event you are planning, or just to explain your business and what you do. This can be done by delivering a prepared speech or by presenting a power point presentation.
In addition, you will be provided with a sponsor table that attendees can browse and pick up addition information after the luncheon is over.
Don't forget, our luncheons are videotaped and delivered to the Arlington residents on cable channel 21, usually by the following week and is broadcast until the next luncheon. The program is shown three times during the early afternoon and evening.
If you would like to sponsor a luncheon, please contact Michael Prihoda at the Chamber office. 360.659.5453
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FIND YOUR 60 SECOND PITCH
Helpful Networking Tips for B2B Chamber Connect
Rather than bumble your way through an introduction and waste your moment in the spotlight, practice your "speech" and memorize it. Your confidence will improve and you will be able to say a lot more in the time allotted.
A good 60 second pitch can be constructed by the following parts:
1. Your name, title and company.
2. The values you create for your clients, by describing a
typical problem, what activities you used to solve it and the
actual result.
3. You can finish up by including something about your goals
and the results you wish to achieve from the meeting.
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The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce
Cordially Invites you to the Annual
Black & White Gala
Dinner and Auction
With the Presentation of the 2010 Citizen of the Year Award
Please join us Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the MEDALLION HOTEL 5:30 PM Champagne Reception and Silent Auction 7:00 PM Elegant Dinner 8:00 PM Program and Live Auction
To view, print and mail in your response card - Click here.
Response cards can be mailed to:
Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce
C/O Cascade Bank
PO Box 3231
Arlington, WA 98223
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PHONE DIRECTORY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce will not be producing a phone directory this year. The Chamber board has made this decision based primarily on attention to the bottom line. The fact of the matter is that rising production costs and postage and a dramatic decline in advertisers has gone from making money for the chamber into a barely break even project.
The need for a phone directory has now been filled with the arrival of the Action Pages Arlington phone book. The Chamber will consider a "Chamber Membership" directory in the future.
Thank you to all who have participated in this project over the years.
Michael Prihoda
Executive Director
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STREET MAP
COMING SOON!
The Chamber is working with Town Graphics this year to produce a new Arlington-Smokey Point Street Map. Town Graphics maps are up-to-date, colorful Street Maps that will have a birdseye view of Downtown, Smokey Point & Airport. This map will also be available as an interactive version linked at the Chamber's website.
If you have any questions regarding having your business "put on the map", please contact Larry Morris 425-486-2067 · fax 888-816-1645 or email at info@towngraphics.com.
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General Membership Luncheon
Tuesday, March 8th
Medallion Hotel | 12:00
Please RSVP by
March 4th
ONLINE REGISTRATION.
With RSVP $15.00
Without RSVP $20.00 |
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Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting Minutes January 2011 |
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North Sound Business Leaders BNI Group
Julie Stivers, President
425 508-2009
www.bninw.com
Meets Tuesdays 7:30am at Glen Eagle Country Club
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CHAMBER COMMITTEE
HIGHLIGHT:
The J.G.A.C. is a joint government affairs committee with members from the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce, and the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce.
Please contact
Katie Stevens if you would like further information about the Government Affairs Coommittee. |
CHAMBER MEMBER LOGO FOR 2011: 
As you renew your membership for 2011, please feel free to link the chamber member logo to your website.
If you would like information about including the chamber logo on printed materials, please contact the chamber office at 360-659-5453.
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THE CITY OF ARLINGTON'S UPDATED WEBSITE
Why The City of Arlington's website says
"Arlington will work for you"
Arlington is a business-friendly city and customer service is our number one priority. All city employees are trained in customer service and are committed to a set of city-wide standards. If you are planning to open a new business, relocate a business from an existing site, or expand your operations, our city staff members are prepared to assist you every step of the way. In Arlington we believe economic development is not just one person's job, it's everyone's business.
To read more about what the City of Arlington says about Economic Development, please visit the City's website at www.arlingtonwa.gov. And click on the Economic Development tab.
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LAKEWOOD SCHOOL NEWS
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Students to Compete at National Level
At the February 2, 2011 Board meeting the Board approved an out of state travel request for six Lakewood High School students and their teacher, Mr. Tom O'Hara, to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete at the AEM Construction Challenge Champion Finals. Only 24 teams from across the U.S. and Canada have the opportunity to participate in this event presented by Volvo Construction Equipment and taking place March 21-25 at the international CONEXPO-Con/AGG Construction Industries Trade Show. (Read more)
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Member Press Releases:
CASCADE COMPANION CARE's Jon and Linda Senn would like to invite fellow chamber members to join them for their OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, March 5th from 10:00am - 12:00pm.. Their downtown Arlington office is located at 307 N Olympic Ave, Suite 211.
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FIRST HERITAGE BANK's Everett Branch, located at 1810 Everett Avenue, will donate its parking lot for event parking during the upcoming Cirque du Soleil event at the Everett Event Center. Cirque du Soleil will run from March 16th-March 20th and the bank will provide parking for a suggested donation of $10 a space.
Every year First Heritage picks a variety of charities to raise money for. This year First Heritage is raising money to benefit the following charities: Everett Gospel Mission, Snohomish Food Bank, Kids' Kloset, Junior Achievement and American Cancer Society. By making your check payable directly to the charity of your choice your donation will be tax deductible and benefit a wonderful cause.
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ARLINGTON TO HOST 700 BIKE RIDERS
The McClinchy Mile is scheduled for Saturday March 19th. B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County (http://www.bikesclub.org) sponsors a ride every year that can bring some 700 riders to Arlington. This event starts and ends right here in Arlington at Haller Middle School. As an Arlington Business you may be interested in having a presence at Haller Middle School for the kick off of this event. Between 8:00 am and 11:00 am there will be 3 different rides going out including a FREE family friendly 8 mile ride from Haller to Bryant on the new trail. This event has even been promoted at the Bike Expo in Seattle where bikers from all over Western Washington were on hand.
If you would like to learn more about this event, please visit
http://www.bikesclub.org/html/mcclinchy/mcclinchy.htm.
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For more inform on
upcoming DABA events,
applications and guidelines,
DABA meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:45 a.m. @ Qulitmakers's Shoppe
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May Hunt and Sidewalk Sales: May 14th
Show and Shine Car Show: June 11th
Street Fair: July 8th, 9th, 10th
October Hunt Public Garage Sale:
October 29th
Hometown Halloween: October 29th
Hometown Holidays: December
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HOT
DEALS
To find out more information
on posting your HOT DEAL
on the chamber webiste,
please contact the chamber
office today 360-659-5453.
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Chairman's Circle
President's Circle
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Chairman's Circle and President's Circle members have made an extra commitment to
further the vision of the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce. |
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2011 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Jesica Stickles, Stickles Press
Vice President:Katie Stevens, Aflac & Farmers Insurance
Secretary: Heather Logan, Cascade Valley Hospital Treasurer: Brad Giles, Witsoe, Haug & Assoiciates, P.S.
Past President: Julie Morse, Cascade Bank
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barbara Tolbert, Arlington Fly-In
Dennis Haddock, Lakewood School District
Renae James, Hometown Values
John Cronin, Angel of the Winds Casino
Steve Griffith, Arlington Appraisal Service
David Mathieson, State Farm Insurance David Kuhl, City of Arlington
Sid Logan, Arlington School District Scott Derr, Instant Colour Garden Center
Nola Smith, The School Box
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Michael Prihoda, Executive Director Carin Weier, Executive Assistant
executive@arlington-smokeypointchamber.com carin@arlington-smokeypointchamber.com
Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce
3710 168th Street NE Suite C101
Arlington, WA 98223
360-659-5453 Office / 360-657-1002 Fax
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