| Edmonds Chamber of Commerce
Member Newsletter
November 2010 |
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Chamber Staff | |
Executive Director
Membership &
Communications Manager
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| Chamber Board of Directors | |
President
Jim Hills
Shoreline Community College
1st Vice President
Ron Clyborne
Windermere Real Estate North/Inc.
2nd Vice President Bob Rinehart
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 Petra Rousu Matt Smith Darlene Stern Frank Yamamoto We'd like to thank the following Board Members who will be leaving the Chamber Board at the end of 2010. Your time and dedication to the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has been greatly appreciated! Tung Bui
Dan McIntosh
Don Ralston
We'd like to Welcome the following NEW Board Members who will be joining the Chamber Board in 2011. We look forward to working with you in 2011!
Valerie Claypool
Erin Eddins
Tom Tomberg
Julianna VanBuskirk |
| Renewed Members |
Member Since 1986
Harbor Square Athletic Club
Member Since 1991
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation Member Since 1992 Edmonds Woodway High School
Member Since 1995
Aldercrest Health & Rehab. Center
Traner, Smith & Co.
Member Since 2000
Insurance Services Group, Inc.
Josephine Lloyd
Member Since 2003 Robin Hood Lanes
Member Since 2004 Banner Bank
Member Since 2005 John L. Scott Lynnwood Corporate Office -- O'Brien
The Max Foundation
Member Since 2008
Community Christian Fellowship Esperance Baptist Church Fabric of Life Foundation
Member Since 2009 A Kind Heart Chatter Creative
THANK YOU!
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Thank You to Our Sponsors | |
The following events were made possible through support of these Sponsors:
Edmonds Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night
Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony
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| From Your Executive Director |
 What a great trick-or-treat night we had in Edmonds last night! The weather was lovely, the crowds were record-breaking, and the costumes were FANTASTIC! We watched little pumpkins, cowboys, and chickens, some barely able to walk, trick-or-treat from store to store. The local Monster was once again chained to the fountain providing entertainment to all as he danced and gyrated with all the little ones, as well as a few adults. KOMO 4 news stopped by and took some footage that they showed on the 11 o'clock news, and roving reporters snapped photos left and right... yes it was a fabulous night. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves! The Chamber would like to thank all the merchants, businesses, and organizations that stayed open or came down to pass out candy. We'd also like to thank the Edmonds Police department and the Explorers for providing assistance throughout the night to ensure a safe evening for everyone. Thanks too, to all the media who covered this event. With the help of many we showed everyone what a GREAT place Edmonds is to live, work, and play! Now it's on with November...
Although November is a shorter work month due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, it isn't short on Chamber activity. Your Chamber has a few things planned for this month.
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, November 3rd & 4th, the Chamber Ambassadors will kick-off a membership drive at Arnies Restaurant. For these two days Ambassadors and Chamber staff will be on-hand at Arnies calling potential new members and touching base with existing members. While we are there we encourage ALL members to bring-in a prospective new member to meet our staff and Ambassadors, find out about Chamber membership, and grab a bite. The hours are from 11 am - 3 pm. We will be offering a 20% discount on all new Chamber memberships through November 24th. The Ambassadors have set a goal of 75 new Chamber members... more members equals more networking opportunities for all!
Thursday, November 18th is a busy day in Edmonds. The Downtown Edmonds Merchants kick-off the holiday season with the Third Thursday Art Walk and the Downtown Edmonds Merchants Holiday Open House. Enjoy art, music, and shopping all right here in Downtown Edmonds. Also on the 18th the Chamber's Economic Development Committee will present their new business forum -- 425 Launch. This event will kick-off a new effort to bring entrepreneurs together to meet, talk and informally share information about the challenges and rewards of starting a new business. It is being held at Edmonds City Hall, in the Brackett Room, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. For more information please contact the Chamber office.
Saturday November 27th is the Chamber's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Music, carolling, cider and cookies... and SANTA of course. It all takes places at Centennial Plaza @ 5th & Bell starting at 4:30 pm. After the tree is lit head down to the Edmonds Conference Center for pictures with Santa and more holiday fun. This month we will also start working on the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce 2011 Preferred Business Directory. For advertising opportunities in the directory please contact Brad Hoare at the Journal Media Group. If you have questions regarding your listing, or updates to your last year's directory listing, please contact Carolyn LaFave at the Chamber office.
As you can see we have a lot going on in November. Please be aware that the Chamber Office and the Log Cabin Visitors Center will be closed on Thursday, November 11th for Veteran's Day, and also on November 25th and 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Be sure to come see us on November 3rd or 4th, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
Jan Vance Executive Director
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Welcome New Members |
Commercial Architecture
Coldwell Banker Bain
Cox & Shook of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Comprehensive wealth management services
Edmonds Film Festival
Jtb Internet Marketing
Liam's Handyman Services
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-697-2278
www.liamshandyman.com
Handyman service specializing in home and business maintenance and repairs
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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
(PLEASE PARK 1 BLOCK WEST @ MONROE HALL)
November 3, 10, & 17th NO MEETING ON NOV. 24TH DUE TO HOLIDAY
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. |
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Edmonds Food Bank | Throughout this holiday season please help our less fortunate neighbors by donating to the Edmonds Food Bank. The Food Bank is housed at Edmonds United Methodist Church at 828 Caspers Street in Edmonds. The Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank serves approximately 1,200 people weekly -- 50 weeks out of the year. You can donate at Edmonds United Methodist
Church or at the Chamber Office -- 121 5th Ave. N. Thank you!
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| Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies |
Chermak Construction, Inc.
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce celebrated the the 30th Anniversary of Chermak Construction with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Pictured in the video is Howard (cutting the ribbon) and Judy Chermak with Mayor Mike Cooper and Chamber First Vice-President Ron Clyborne along with Chamber Ambassadors and family and friends of the Chermaks. Congratulations Howard & Judy on 30 years in business -- and thank you for 30 years of commitment to the Edmonds community!
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| November Luncheon | |
Please join us for the November Chamber of Commerce Luncheon...
 Thursday, November 18, 2010
Edmonds Yacht Club
326 Admiral Way
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Program
A Performance by: Sno-King Community Chorale Ensemble Caterer
Reservations can be made online at www.edmondswa.com or by calling 425-332-7114. So that we may provide our caterer with an accurate head count, please reserve by Monday, September 20th. 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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