| Edmonds Chamber of Commerce
Member Newsletter
May 2010 |
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Chamber Staff |
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Executive Director
Membership &
Communications Manager |
| Chamber Board of Directors |
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President
Jim Hills
Shoreline Community College
1st Vice President
Ron Clyborne
Windermere Real Estate North/Inc.
2nd Vice President
Petra Rousu
The Savvy Traveler
Treasurer
Chris Fleck
Puget Sound Tax Services
2010 Board Members
David Arista
Tung Bui
Tracy Cobbin
Jack Loos
Bob McChesney
Joe McIalwain
Dan McIntosh
Pat McKee
Strom Peterson
Theresa Poalucci
Don Ralston
Bob Rinehart
Matt Smith
Darlene Stern
Frank Yamamoto | | Renewed Members |
Member Since 1994 Charles Kaltenbach
Member Since 1996
Garden Gear
Member Since 1997
Hendricks Bennett
Puget Sound Tax Services
Salon 512
Member Since 2000
Edmonds-S. Sno. Co. Historical Society
RV Life Magazine
Member Since 2001
Gallaghers' Where-U-Brew Wooden Spoon
Member Since 2002
Harbor Square Dental
Member Since 2004
Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU)
Fastsigns
Member Since 2005
Don's Group Attire
Workforce Development Sno County
Member Since 2006
Bluefish Designs
Member Since 2007
Nelson Carpet Cleaning
Member Since 2009
Cascade Bank
Friends of the Edmonds Library
MP Integra Groups Inc./Allstate Insurance
Thank you to all our renewing members! |
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| From Your Executive Director |  This month the Chamber is very pleased to be able to present some very exciting opportunities to our Members and the local community. On Tuesday, May 25th the Chamber will partner with Microsoft and SisAdmin to host a Windows 7 Event -- Find out what the buzz is all about. This event will take place in the Brackett Room of City Hall. It is FREE and open to ALL -- pre-registration is required. Look for more information about the event later in this issue. Also this month we are proud to have Sunny Kobe Cook joining us once again, as guest speaker at the May 27th Chamber luncheon. Sunny is a dynamic speaker and you won't want to miss her presentation "Marketing on a Shoestring". Space at the luncheon is limited so make your reservations early. You can find all the details in the May Luncheon article below.
Another great opportunity which you should check-out this month is our weekly Networking Breakfast. This event continues to grow and provides an excellent opportunity for you to network and build lasting relationships with other business leaders in your community. Go to youtube to view a video from one of the meetings then make plans to join us for breakfast on Wednesday mornings (more information listed below). Our thanks to Ryan Lonac of RWL Design for the great video. Other exciting news is the upcoming launch of the new Chamber website. Matt Mikulsky of Chatter Creative has been working with Chamber staff to build this new site. Watch your emails for more information and an official launch date. We hope you are able to join us for one or ALL of this month's Chamber offerings!
Executive Director
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Welcome New members |
Human Resource Communications
Bill Wallace
425.697.4001
Licensed hynotherapist
Travelodge INN
John H. Kim
23825 Hwy 99
Edmonds, WA 98026
425.771.8008 P
425.771.0080 F
Hotel lodging
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| Networking Breakfast |
The Weekly Networking Breakfasts are hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors...
Wednesdays
7:30 - 9:00 am
6520 196th Street SW, Lynnwood
Continental breakfast is provided, or full breakfast can be purchased for $8.00. This event is open to all and provides a great opportunity for you to promote your business and network with other local business owners. No reservations required. Contact Carolyn LaFave at the Chamber Office if you are interested in speaking at this event. |
| May Luncheon | |
Please join us for the May Chamber of Commerce Luncheon...
Thursday, May 27th
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
NEW Edmonds Yacht Club
326 Admiral Way - Edmonds
Guest Speaker
"Businesses can't afford to NOT market during a downturn, but are there low-cost ways to market? Of course there are! The great news is they are easy to execute and effective in any economy." Sunny Kobe Cook started Sleep Country USA with only $5000 and grew it to over $50million in annual sales before selling it and retiring. At our May luncheon she will share her favorite shoestring marketing tips to help grow your business.
Caterer
Reservations can be made online at www.edmondswa.com or by calling 425-670-1496 x3. So that we may provide our caterer with an accurate head count, please reserve by Monday, May 24th.. Reservations are $17.50 for Chamber Members and $20.00 for non-members. Walk-in fee is $20.00 for all. |
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| Clyborne Real Estate -- Chamber Platinum Member | |
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| Plan Now for the Edmonds Chamber 4th of July |
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As joyful as the smile on a child's face as they walk in the Children's parade; as satisfying as the person who finishes last in the 5k but is so proud to have finished; as patriotic as the American Flag as it passes by the onlookers on Main Street; and as exciting as every face turned up to an amazing fireworks display; the Edmonds 4th of July -- celebrating its 103rd year!
Committee chair for this Edmonds Chamber event, Ron Clyborne, gathered his committee back together in March to start work on this year's event. First on the agenda is procuring sponsorship.
With our new Edmonds Chamber Foundation it is even easier than ever to position your product or brand with this well attended community celebration, said Clyborne. New this year, we have added naming right opportunities for the various components that added together make for a glorious family-friendly day.
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Windows® 7.
Find out what the buzz is all about.
Here's your chance to get up close and personal with the latest productivity enhancements, as well as safety and security improvements that Windows® 7 provides.
Come find out how Windows 7 helps your business work the way you want.
When: May 25th, 2010
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am
Location: Edmonds City Hall -- 3rd Floor Brackett Room -- 121 5th Ave. N. -- Edmonds
Join us for a firsthand look at Windows 7: Doing the tasks you do everyday are easier and faster with Windows 7. You can share files and devices easily, find the information you need, stay productive anywhere and protect your data so you can spend more time helping your business grow.
- See a live demo of Windows 7
- Try Windows 7 out for yourself at live demo stations
- Ask Microsoft Partners questions about upgrading your system
- Get a chance to win great prizes
As an attendee of the event you may be eligible* to receive:
A $150 Technology Deployment Services Voucher* to be used towards technology deployment services from a Microsoft partner of your choice to assist you with the installation of Windows 7 when used in conjunction with a purchase of Windows 7 through a Microsoft Volume License Agreement.
*Terms and conditions. This offer begins October 20, 2009 and goes through May 31, 2010. Offer good in the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia. Offer not valid in U.S. Territories including Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Offer not valid in Canada. Offer void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law Licenses must be genuine licenses sold in the United States and intended for use in the United States. Products purchased prior to the offer period are not eligible for this promotion. For full terms and conditions visit: http://mscommunityconnections.com/terms.aspx?tp=1
About the speaker:
SisAdmin
17921 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Suite 106
Bothell, WA 98012 Don't miss this fun and exciting event. Space is limited so be sure to register today! REGISTER BY PHONE -- 425-332-7114 or email
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What is a Christian Science Reading Room? | |
Christian Science Reading Rooms are bookstores and reading centers for the ex-ploration of spirituality, prayer and healing. They are public resources for anyone on his or her quest for spiritual understanding and are open to people of all faiths, back-grounds, and ways of life.
Every Christian Science Reading Room is unique, and yet you'll find most of the same products and services, as well as an uplifting atmosphere, in all of them. The Edmonds Christian Science Reading Room is staffed by members of the local Church of Christ, Scientist. Reading Rooms and churches are dedicated to helping visitors discover the peace, comfort, and spiritual solutions available to all from God.
The first Christian Science Reading Room was established in 1888 to make avail-able Mary Baker Eddy's seminal book on the Bible and Christian healing: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Today there are more than 1,500 Reading Rooms worldwide---and they continue to serve local communities and make available
literature published or sold by The Writings of Mary Baker Eddy and The Christian
Science Publishing Society. The Edmonds Reading Room has been in our community since the 1920s.
As well as having resources to aid your spiritual study and prayer, the Edmonds
Reading Room sponsors a monthly discussion on ways to pray about current concerns of individuals, families, communities and nations. Come join us on the third Tuesday of the month from noon to one o'clock. We're located on 5th Avenue South at 120 C and are open from 10:00 to 4:00 Monday - Friday and from 11:00 to 3:00 on Saturdays. We also stay open until 6:00 on Thursday evenings.
Come inside and find:
Christian Science magazines
Bible and Bible reference books
Works by Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons
Biographies of Mary Baker Eddy
Bible stories for children
Christian Music CDs
Directory of resources, including: church services, Sunday Schools, testimony
meetings, college organizations, as well as Christian Science practitioners, nurses, and teachers.
The Christian Science Monitor in weekly print format and at csmonitor.com.
(The recipient of seven Pulitzer Prizes, the more than century-old Monitor is respected by many as a thoughtful, unbiased news source.)
And much more!
Welcome!
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Community Call to Action! |
Meadowdale High School is in the running for KIRO 7's School Spirit Competition
and they need your help. This Friday, May 7th, starting at 8:00 am you can go to kirtotv.com/schoolspirit and cast your vote for MEADOWDALE HIGH SCHOOL!
another school in our community also needs your help...
On May 15th Westgate Elementary School is holding a wine tasting and dessert dash to raise funds for a school playground/community park. You can sponsor a table of eight for $250.00 or purchase individual tickets for $35.00 each... show your support by purchasing your tickets TODAY!
Click here for more details. |
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