Changes to our Board of Directors
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce would
like to thank Sven Mogelgaard of Byte Slaves
Computing, and ex-officio Pastor Larry Gardner
of Marysville First Assembly of God for their invaluable service on our Board
of Directors. Unfortunately, due to scheduling changes for both, they
will be unable to continue serving at this time. Stepping in to fill the
needs of our ex-officio community representative for our Churches is Pastor Greg
Kanehen of Marysville
Free Methodist Church.
We thank all of these wonderful gentlemen for their generous contributions of
time and effort to our Chamber and its' Board, past and future.
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Roy Robinson
Local Dealer Named Into Top 50 RV Dealers
in North America
The
Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce extends its congratulations to
Chamber member Roy Robinson Chevrolet, Subaru & MotorhomeCenter for its recent designation by RV
Business Magazine as one of our nation's Top 50 Dealers. They are one of
only two dealerships in WashingtonState to be recognized.
"Awards
like this will further strengthen our communities perception of the quality of
our local businesses," states chamber president/ceo Caldie Rogers. "Proving
members of the community don't have to sacrifice quality or price to do
business locally"
Marysville, Washington - Recent headlines declare the recession to be on its way out, with
many eyes on the recovery of the recreation vehicle industry as a precursor of
nationwide economic trends. Emphasizing the good news is the announcement of RV
Business magazine's Top 50 RV Dealers in North America, which included local dealership Roy Robinson RV
Center in Marysville, Washington.
"We are very honored to be one of only two dealers
from the state of Washington to be selected for this award" said Gordon Bjorg,
owner and President of Roy Robinson. "In addition, winning the award two years
in a row is particularly gratifying - especially considering the increased
level of competition."
This
is the second year for the program, and the first time Canadian dealers were
included. The response was overwhelming
in spite of the general economic atmosphere this year. "What really makes this
story amazing is that even with the headwinds of 2009, we received about 40%
more applicants than in 2008," said RV Business publisher Sherman Goldenberg.
"The competition was a lot tougher this year, which tells us that those who
applied and especially those who were selected by the judges are truly
exceptional. You know they have to be doing something right to not only
withstand the down economy, but to exemplify best business practices at the
same time."
Dealers
nominated by U.S. and Canadian manufacturers were invited to apply for the Top 50
program. After the applications were collected, a panel of independent industry
judges convened to review the applications and select the Top 50. Criteria were
not based on sales, but on customer service and satisfaction, employee training
and education, and sound planning and initiatives. This year, five times as
many applicants had to be cut than in 2008, which made it a difficult process
for the judges, according to Goldenberg.
"There was a lot of discussion and debate," he
said. "It was really hard for the judges to narrow it down, so those dealers
who made it in should be particularly proud of this accomplishment."
The 50 finalists collectively
generated approximately $1.6 billion in sales last year and have received
hundreds of awards from manufacturers and their local communities.
To view the complete list of the Top
50 dealers and to learn more about members of the Leadership Alliance, visit www.RVBusiness.com.
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Help Your Business Grow With Video
As a Chamber member, you are entitled year round to a $100 discount off any
video service White Owl Arts provides, including: web ads, tv spots, store
displays, training videos, testimonials, site tours, property or inventory
insurance records, "how to" videos for your customers, employee tributes,
promotional events, historical documentaries, music videos, narratives, and
demonstration videos.
In short, White Owl Arts Video Production Services can
provide any video your business needs, at affordable rates. For your free
booklet, "The Business of Business Videos," by the award-winning video producer
Hal Landen, simply call Diane at 360-653-6726 or email Diane@WhiteOwlArts.net
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Tulalip Resort Casino Hosts Volunteer FAM Tour
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On Tuesday, November 10, the volunteer and intern contingent
of The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commence went on what is becoming
a much anticipated annual event, a Familiarization (FAM) tour of the Tulalip Resort and Casino.
On that morning, twenty two individuals boarded the official
Tulalip van and, with the assistance of our driver, Larry, we were met by Sales
Coordinator Malia Sterling. To begin with, we were given overviews and
explanations concerning the totem poles in the Resort lobby, as well as the
significances of the Native American art and markings we saw and would see
during our excursion. Malia then proceeded to guide us through many of the
rooms of the casino. Our tour included a
unique Sports Room that features a pool table, video games and a dart board,
and a large suite built to accommodate a number of individuals in a gathering
type setting. We were all also treated to a excellent complimentary lunch at
their Eagles Buffet, located in the casino portion of the Resort.
Overall, everyone had a great time and we give appreciation
to Malia, Larry and everyone at the Resort who helped make this trip the
success it was.
FAM tours offer a unique opportunity to show off your business to our Visitor Center volunteers, who are then better prepared to make referrals to the thousands of visitors we serve each month. To host a FAM tour at your location, or find out more, call Bill Wheaton at (360) 659-7700.
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Reset Games has Grand Opening!
Marysville Mayor Dennis Kendall cuts the ribbon to celebrate
the grand opening of Reset Games on Nov. 14, the community's newest gaming
store that trades in new and used videogames, and host birthdays and other
parties by reservation at its in-store gaming stations. For co-owners Dennis
Hall and Kathy Varner (pictured to left and right of the Mayor), this is their
second store, with their original store located in Bellingham.
The grand opening included prize drawings for Nintendo Wii consoles, gift cards
and an afternoon of free pizza for guests and customers. Reset Games ( www.resetgames.com) is located at 8825
34th Ave. NE, Suite D, next door to the Greater
Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce and Visitors
Information Center.
Hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
and Sundays from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Also
pictured: Chamber Business Development Representative Terry Miranda (far left)
and an unidentified man.
For more details contact Kathy Varner, 360.303.5417
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Important message from Michael Meeks, Chamber Board Treasurer
DOR: Reseller Permits Replace Resale Certificates on January 1, 2010
The way businesses buy items for resale changes in
2010. In the last legislative session, a new law passed, changing the
rules for buying products without paying sales tax. On January 1, 2010, reseller permits
issued by the Department of Revenue replace self-issued resale certificates.
This means resale certificates will no longer be valid after
December 31, 2009.
The Department of Revenue has been letting businesses know about the change
while working to make it simple to adapt to the new process.
In September, the Department sent all of Washington's
actively reporting businesses letter with details about the new reseller
permit. More than 150,000 businesses meeting certain criteria
automatically received a permit at that time. Other businesses that may
need a permit can apply for free at dor.wa.gov or by calling 1-800-647-7706.
The permits do expire, and the length of time a permit is
valid depends on the type of business and when it registered with the
Department.
To recoup sales tax paid on items that get re-sold,
businesses without permits can take a "Taxable Amount for Tax Paid at Source"
deduction on their returns or request a refund. Complete information,
including a video tutorial, is posted at www.dor.wa.gov/resellerpermit.
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Northern Young Professionals Network Gives Back to Community
The NYPN group collected more than 40lbs of food for the
Marysville Food Bank at their last meeting on November 12 at the Mpulse Lounge,
and volunteered their time the following Saturday assembling Thanksgiving food
baskets.
Way to go NYPN!
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Monday, November 16
BY DON BRUNELLBusinesses Key to Economic Recovery
News from our partner, Association of Washington Business
Now that voters have rejected Initiative 1033, the spending
limit initiative, the talk in Olympia
has turned to raising taxes.
Hiking taxes would be the wrong thing to do. Our economy is just showing signs
of recovery. Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire hit the nail on the head in her remarks
at the Association of Washington Business' Policy Summit this September:
"Tell me a tax that you're going to increase that will give you $1 billion
that doesn't hurt business, hurt individuals, hurt our recovery."
The governor's words ring true with employers who are trying to compete in a
cost-sensitive global economy and provide jobs for people struggling to pay
their bills. Cash is tight for employers and families, for charitable
organizations, and government. Taking more money from individuals and employers
through higher taxes means less money for government and charities if
businesses have to close or cut back further. It is a vicious cycle.
So, how do we provide more funds for necessary government services, public
schools, community colleges and universities without increasing taxes or fees?
The answer lies in the source of our tax revenue: the private sector.
In Washington, businesses pay
more than half of our state and local tax revenue through property, business
and occupation and sales taxes. Private employers provide millions of jobs,
enabling people to buy goods and services and pay their share of state and
local taxes.
When businesses falter, tax revenues plummet and people get laid off,
increasing the need for government services. When merchants and manufacturers
thrive, employers expand and modernize and hire more people and therefore
everybody pays more taxes. The key for the state then is to find ways to help
businesses do better or at least do no further harm by hiking tax rates.
We learned this lesson the hard way 16 years ago.
In 1981 and 1993, our state found itself in bruising economic downturns.
Governors John Spellman, a Republican, and Democrat Mike
Lowry and state lawmakers levied higher taxes.
In 1981, Spellman and controlling Republicans not only raised taxes, but they
cut incentives that stimulated manufacturing investments. In 1993, Lowry and
the Democrat majority not only raised taxes but increased workers' compensation
and unemployment costs and implemented a costly new government-mandated health
system.
In both instances, employers were forced to lay people off and found they could
not pass all of those added costs on to their customers in the form of higher
prices.
Draining fuel from engine
Simply put, the tax-and-fee increases drained fuel from our
economic engine, delaying our recovery. Lowry also realized incentives make a
difference.
In 1995, Lowry pushed the Legislature to approve a bill encouraging growth in
the state's manufacturing sector. The bill exempted manufacturers from the
sales tax on new machinery, equipment, repair and replacement parts, and
research and development. Some lawmakers protested that the state would
"lose" money. But the incentive more than paid for itself in higher
tax revenues and new businesses.
In its first 10 years, the exemption added $81.5 billion to state coffers,
generated more than $16.5 billion in income and created almost 285,000 new
jobs. The exemption is still paying dividends. State and local governments are
expected to realize $2.1 billion in additional net tax revenues between 2007
and 2016.
No doubt the state's next revenue forecast will be down again, increasing the
financial stress on government, public schools, colleges and universities. As
consumer confidence continues slipping, it means lower sales and less income
for employers to hire, modernize or expand.
But as we saw in 1981 and 1993, raising taxes doesn't help, it only compounds
the problem. And our situation today is even worse. The recession is far more severe,
global competition is fierce and consumers are more cost-sensitive.
Raising taxes won't make consumers more confident, it won't create jobs, and it
won't encourage employers to expand and hire.
We need to stimulate the private sector to lead us back to recovery. Only by
increasing employment, stimulating investments and restoring consumer
confidence will we find solid ground in these shaky times.
Don Brunell is president of the Association of Washington Business, Washington
state's chamber of commerce. Visit www.awb.org.
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Health Care Reform
US Chamber Updates
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| "The House missed a significant opportunity to advance
reasonable and meaningful health reform that fundamentally changes how the
health care system operates and changes the overall upward trajectory in
spending," said Bruce Josten, the Chamber's executive vice president of
Government Affairs. "American employers and employees want an improvement in
the nation's health care system, not an unsustainable, unaffordable overhaul."
On November 7, the House narrowly passed a sweeping bill that would create the
largest expansion of health care coverage since Medicare was created more than
40 years ago. The bill, which passed 220-215 with just one Republican vote,
would create massive new tax burdens on individuals and small business owners
without reducing the soaring cost of health coverage for businesses or
individuals. It would also create a public option and require all but the
smallest employers to provide coverage to their employees. Now the fight moves
to the Senate, which must pass its own version of a bill. The Chamber and other
business organizations have mounted an all-out attack against defective health
care reform proposals, forming a coalition representing hundreds of thousands
of businesses of all sizes from all 50 states and nearly every sector of the
economy. The Employers for a Healthy Economy, which includes the National
Association of Manufacturers, the National Retail Federation, and the National
Federation of Independent Businesses, launched a nationwide advertising
campaign targeting the House health care bill in the days before the vote. The
"Millions" ad, which ran in 33 congressional districts in 19 states, , warned
that the House proposal could wipe out even more jobs, raise costs, and put
employers' and employees' current health care benefits at risk. Watch the ad.Contact your elected official and tell Congress to oppose flawed health care proposals. Tom Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of
Commerce The health care reform debate has had more plot twists and drama than
a soap opera--and there's more to come! The latest development is passage of a
bill by the Senate Finance Committee. Although it is the best bill yet, the
committee missed an opportunity to craft truly bipartisan legislation. Here's
what the U.S. Chamber likes and doesn't like about it. On the plus side, the
Finance Committee bill streamlines enrollment for the 11 million uninsured
Americans who are already eligible--but have yet to sign up--for Medicaid and
SCHIP; pays doctors to be efficient, effective, and keep you healthy; and
includes broad new flexibility for the continuing improvement of programs like
Medicare through the creation of an "innovation center" that will
help control costs. This legislation also creates health insurance exchanges,
giving individuals and small businesses a streamlined marketplace where they
can make apples-to-apples comparisons and choose the plan that best meets their
needs. But when it comes to reducing the ever-escalating cost of care for both
consumers and employers, this bill makes things worse. It imposes a vast array
of new taxes on medical devices ($40 billion), pharmaceuticals ($23 billion),
and insurance policies ($67 billion), all of which will serve to increase the
costs for everyone who buys health insurance. And don't forget the $200 billion
tax on benefits! The plan would also create a new, budget-busting entitlement
in the form of health insurance credits ($461 billion in the first 10 years)
for those making up to 400% of the federal poverty level. The true cost of the
bill is hidden, as it is based on the assumption that Medicare will cut
payments to medical providers by 20%. This will never happen, and Congress will
surely spend more than $200 billion--in addition to the bill's price tag--to
prevent provider cuts. The bill also punishes employers who don't offer health
insurance--or whose plan is deemed "unaffordable"--by imposing a new
excise tax. Employees who receive insurance credits should not represent
burdens on employers--this could have the unintended consequence of
discouraging businesses from hiring low-wage workers. In the weeks ahead, the
U.S. Chamber is going to work with members of Congress from both parties to try
and ensure that the final version of health care reform addresses the major
challenges--controlling costs, improving quality, and expanding access--without
adding to the deficit, raising taxes in uncertain economic times, or burdening America's
job creators. The American people deserve a bipartisan solution to ensure that
they have access to affordable, high-quality care.
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Greetings!
 President's Message
Your business success is our highest
priority here at the Chamber, and we want to know how you are doing and what we
can do to serve you better.
To accomplish this, we need to
hear from you. I and my staff would like
to visit your businesses and see first hand what your challenges and successes
are, and brainstorm together for ways that your Chamber can help you meet your
goals. Our ability to work together is especially
critical during these tough times, and I want to ensure that we are supporting
you in every way possible. We will also
be able to better promote your business, and will share your thoughts in our
newsletters & website.
Please email me at Caldie@marysvilleltulalipchamber.com
to set up a time that I could visit you.
This week, we had the pleasure of
seeing Sheila Frazier's stunning new offices for Eaglesnest Secretarial Service. The professional staff, high
tech equipment and elegant atmosphere provides the perfect location to
outsource your administrative tasks, host a meeting using their lovely
conference room, have a resume professionally redone, and much more. Sheila is also a Notary Public.
Sheila Frazier, Eaglenest Secretarial Services, Inc.
A word from Sheila:
November 11, 2009
Kimberlie,
I very much enjoyed having you and Caldie visit my place of
business. Gave you a much better view of what we were and are
about! Already upgraded my HOT DEALS on the website!!!!
I will work on the advertising thing and get it back to
you!
Thanks again for the opportunity to share my new location with
you and Caldie. Really helped me!!!
Sheila
Frazier,
President
Eaglesnest
Secretarial Service, Inc.
"One
Stop For ALL Your VIRTUAL Office Needs!"
Office:
(360) 548-3140
Fax:
(360) 657-5655
Cell:
(425) 238-2979
Website:
www.bluenestingeagles.com
Email:
Info@bluenestingeagles.com
Click below to read the Chamber's resolutions on these issues:
No on I-1033
Support Sno-Isle Libraries Levy
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Caldie Rogers
President / CEO
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber offers $10,000 in SuperHost College Training
Scholarships
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The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce is proud
to offer a unique opportunity for area businesses to prepare for the upcoming
2010 Olympic tourists and beyond. To
promote world-class customer service skills and further the economic success of
our communities, fully paid scholarships
are now available for business owners or a key employee to attend SuperHost
training at Everett Community
College.
The Chamber's ability
to offer 100 scholarships is made possible through its' recent Hotel /
Motel grant award from the City of Marysville, which will help ensure that
tourists receive a superb customer service experience as they travel through
our communities. In order to provide
this training to as many businesses as possible, only one scholarship per
organization will be available on a first come, first serve basis, so don't
delay in reserving your spot. The
training will prepare your business for Olympic 2010 travelers and successful
participants will receive Olympic pins and certification signaling your
organization's training and expertise.
"This is a unique and
outstanding opportunity to capture initial tourism revenue and showcase the
Marysville / Tulalip area as a destination in itself, and increase customer
service skills throughout our community for years to come." explains Caldie
Rogers, Chamber President / CEO.
SuperHost Fundamentals is an
internationally accredited one-day (8 hour) workshop that teaches front-line
employees important, practical skills and techniques for providing excellent
customer service. The result... impressed customers and clients who will not
only return, but will tell others about the quality of service they've
received. The internationally recognized
SuperHost Fundamentals Certificate is
highly valued by employers throughout the service and hospitality industries
seeking staff who are well-trained in providing exceptional customer service.
How will this
customer service training benefit your business?
- Build
customer loyalty
- Increase
repeat sales
- Recover
disappointed customers
- Increase
customer referrals
- Improve
your bottom line
Classes will be held at Everett
Community College's Seaway Campus,
with approximately 20-25 individuals each session. There will be two Saturday
classes for those who cannot get away during the week. The one day class is from 8AM to 5PM, bring
your own lunch. Workbooks will be given
to each attendee, along with certificates and pins awarded upon completion.
Training dates
are: January 14, January 16, January 21,
and January 23, 2010.
How will the 2010
Olympics impact our area?
- 55% of
all 2010 Olympic Game attendees will probably come from the United
States
- 36%
will be expected from the west coast.
Of the 36%, 29 % will be from a "drivable zone" - as far south as San
Francisco
- 3% of
the Olympic Game attendees will fly to the Seattle
Airport and then continue via
rental vehicle north across the border
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The average attendee will most likely use four tickets each,
leaving the number of ticketed attendees at 450,000 for the duration of the
Games
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Non-ticketed attendees include media, broadcasters,
sponsors, and "fun-seekers" and the estimate for the number of non-ticketed
attendees is 73,150, totaling 523,150 estimated to attend the Games over the scheduled
17 days.
Historical information received from the Salt Lake City
Olympic Games indicated the average length of stay was 3 ½ days.
Based on the above data, a prediction model anticipates an
increase of 7,577 people traveling I-5 on a daily basis. Our goal is to provide world-wide standards
of customer service excellence to our area merchants designed not only to serve
these unique guests but to do it in a manner that elicits their return both as
travelers and as potential business relocations.
To request a
scholarship, please contact the Bill Wheaton at the Chamber at (360)
659-7700, or email BillW@marysvilletulalipchamber.com. Scholarships are paid in full and available
to any area business, limited to one employee per firm, first come, first serve.
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Looking for those unique gifts?
Buy Local!
Online shoppers may find
themselves endlessly clicking tabs and reading page after page of item
descriptions to find products that are designed for the northwest lifestyle. In
contrast, when visiting the merchants here in north Snohomish County, shoppers
will be rewarded with a selection of unique items stocked to satisfy local
customer demand.
After all, who knows local
consumers better than a business owner who lives in the community?
With holiday shopping gearing
up, consider shifting 10 percent of your purchases away from the Internet and
back to your local stores.
The 10 Percent Shift, an initiative that was started
in New England and has made its way across the country to the northwest, is an
easy way to help stimulate the hometown economy while checking off your gift
list.
Along with a healthier local
economy, buying local helps support the vital efforts of community service
groups who provide for our less fortunate neighbors during the holidays.
Operation Marysville Community Christmas depends on donations from local
businesses and residents who stop by the big red barrels while visiting their
neighborhood stores, and other local agencies are gathering resources to serve
the needy.
So don't make an unnecessary
trip to the North Pole for those special holiday gifts. Look no further than
your local retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues to make your
holiday shiny and bright.
| Want to Participate? Call the Chamber at (360) 659-7700 to advertise in Buy Local and reach over 97,000 Snohomish County residents. Only a few display boxes are remaining - act now to reserve your space for only $300 to advertise in 4 newspapers and websites for six months!
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Chamber Board Hosts Annual Holiday After Hours Party December 3, 2009
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The Greater
Marysville Tulalip
Chamber of
Commerce
Board of
Directors
Fifth Annual Holiday
Business
After Hours
At the Chamber
& VisitorsCenter
December 3, 2009 5:00pm - 7:00pm
$5.00 Per
Person
It is the pleasure of the Board of Directors of The Greater Marysville
Tulalip Chamber of Commerceto
invite you to attend a fabulous Business After Hours event on December 3, 2009. This festive mixer will be held at the
Chamber with delicious catered appetizer, wine tasting with John Bell of Willis Hall, and of
course, 100 or more of your friends and business partners - come and mingle with the ones you know, and
get to know those you don't!
Come with an appetite - we will also have enticing samplers from our Chamber members in the food industry, including: - Bob's Burgers & Brew
- Fred Meyers Party Trays
- Wal*Mart Fruit Trays
- Boston's Pizza
- Pacific Rim Supper Club
- Village Restaraunt
We will serve punch with *cheer* and punch without, as well as a variety of other refreshments.
Please RSVP your
attendance to (360) 659-7700, or by email to BillW@marysvilletulalipchamber.com.
Event
Location:
The Greater Marysville
Tulalip Chamber Office
8825 34th Avenue NE, Suite C
Tulalip, WA 98271
Date: Thursday,
December 3, 2009
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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Membership Testimonials
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Hand in hand with our Buy Local program, we are asking for
Chamber members to come forward with their stories about their successful
shopping experiences with fellow Chamber members. Here's our first round!
Cheers for Marysville Globe!
"My new rep, Carrie, has been great. He really seems like
he truly wants me to succeed. With their new leadership, online
advertising openings, and more people looking to buy local and focus on their
towns, I think the Globe is a welcome and necessary part of our community."
Daniel Jolly, Clear Image Photography
9023
State Ave, Marysville, WA
98270
360 659-4933 www.clearimagephoto.com
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To send in your Chamber member testimonial, please email Kimberlie@marysvilletulalipchamber.com.
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Pacific Rim Supper Club and Merrill Gardens host two Business After Hours
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Attending
a Chamber Business After Hours at Pacific Rim were (from left) Jim
McKeon, Caldie Rogers, Eric Emery, Cindy Brengman and Barbara Chapman. Photo courtesy of North County Outlook.
The Pacific Rim Supper Club and Ballroom, located at 3228
Marine Dr. in Tulalip, hosted a Business After
Hours Oct. 28, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. From the gourmet appetizers, fine wines
provided by Eric Emery of WineStyles, and the
elegant atmosphere, the evening was a delight all around. The Pacific Rim Supper Club offers a mix of
culinary delights combined with live music ranging from Jazz to Blues to
ballroom big band sounds and cultural styles, as well as incredibly fun local
live dinner theatre.
Pacific Rim hosts a "Marysville Idol"
karaoke contest every Friday night, with $2,000 in cash and prizes. Need a fabulous venue for your holiday
event? Call Cindy Langmas for early
booking discounts for their banquet room at 360-659-0900.
MERRILL GARDENS
Chamber members were treated like royalty at Merrill Gardens at a second Business After
Hours on Nov. 5. The chefs at Merrill
Gardens served delicious seafood
appetizers, teriyaki chicken strips and tasty quiches, complemented by the
award winning wines of Willis Hall, Marysville's only winery. Guests enjoyed the relaxing, elegant ambiance and networked in several rooms, while some enjoyed a complimentary massage. White Owl Arts Videography was also at the After Hours, taking reservations to preserve memories with free video portraits. Merrill
Gardens is located at 9802
48th Dr. NE in Marysville, behind Fred Meyers, and
offers many unique features for retirement living.
Merrill Gardens'
communities offer apartments with generous living space as well as a choice of
floor plans to suit your needs. There's no buy-in required and the month to
month fee includes all of the comforts of home.
Merrill Gardens
also features an exclusive Anytime Dining program to residents. This innovative
program gives residents the flexibility to enjoy restaurant style meals on
their own schedule. To find out more information, or take a tour, contact Barbara Brotherton at (360) 659-1279 or email marysville@merrillgardens.com.
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Travel Leaders get First Chance to Sail on World's Largest Cruise Ship
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Alex Trettin and Nate Maher of Travel
Leaders will be among the first ever to experience the world's largest cruise
ship, the Oasis of the Seas! This ship
just arrived in Ft. Lauderdale
from the shipyard on November 13,
2009. On November 20, Alex
& Nate will get a two day touring cruise to see first hand the wonders of
this ship, which include seven distinct neighborhoods and many spectacular
elements and features onboard. Some of these unique features include Central
Park, the first park at sea with nearly 12,000 plants and trees; Boardwalk, a
family oriented environment with a hand carved carousel; a thrilling zip wire
ride that races diagonally over Boardwalk 90 feet above the deck; 28 multilevel
loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows; and the AquaTheater - an
amphitheater style space that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling oceanfront
theater by night.
The 225,000-ton Oasis of the Seas is 40% larger than the next largest cruise
ship and 5 times larger than the Titantic. She carries 6,600 passengers
and over 2,000 crew. She is 16 decks tall, 154 feet wide, and almost 1200 feet
long. By comparison, Titanic was 46,000 tons; 900 feet long; 90 feet
wide; 10 decks high; and carried 1300 passengers and 900 crew.
Stay tuned for the next newsletter when Nate shares his experience on this
world's-first ship, and brings us pictures!
Travel Leaders is now located in the same offices as the Chamber at 8825 34th
Avenue NE, Suite C, Tulalip, WA. Come in to book your next vacation, or visit
them on the web at http://www.travelleaders.com
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Membership Matters! |
 Here are some important announcements from our members:
Chamber Member News:
Marysville Historical Society Presents:
SANTA in the Park!
Saturday, December 5
10am - 4pm
Gehl House in Jennings
Park
For more details, click here or contact the Historical
Society at (360) 659-3090.
Are you downsizing your home? Remember the Historical Society! We may be interested in what you've got tucked away in your attic. Visit our location at 1508 B Third Street or visit our website at www.marysvillehistory.org.
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Columbia College
to offer 1st Hybrid Course:
In the upcoming January Semester, which begins January 11th,
Columbia College
will be offering their first hybrid course, a course that combines the flexibility
of an "online" course with the traditional values an
"in-seat/classroom" course has to offer. Professor Manny Juzon, a charismatic, student
oriented instructor who regularly teaches Columbia
College online management courses, will
be instructing "International Business" as a hybrid course. The "in-seat" portion of the course
will meet every Tuesday evening, 7:30-10 PM
and the remainder will be conducted online.
To view the course syllabus, go to www.ccis.edu/marysville,
select "Course Schedule", click into the January Term and then open
the International Business course syllabus.
Please call the campus office if you'd like to know more (425-304-4480) Columbia College, 13910-45th Ave. NE #802,
Marysville, WA 98270 425-304-4481 http://www.ccis.edu
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Kindergarten is on Sale!
Sunnyside Preschool & Kindergarten
FULL DAY - 1/2 PRICE! $300 per month
Lake Stevens & Marysville Monday thru Thursday: Full-Day
Friday: Half-Day
Sunnyside Preschool & Kindergarten is an Award-Winning
private school established in 1990 to provide high quality early
childhood education for children in a fun, safe environment. Sunnyside Kindergarten will equip children with a life-long love of
learning, a positive attitude towards new discoveries, and a
willingness to take risks. We encourage all children to play, interact,
and investigate through a variety of developmentally appropriate
activities that provide the practice of new skills in multiple ways.
For further information or to register, please contact Cindy Brengman (Director) at
425-334-6563 or cindyb@SunnysideLearning.com or visit their website at www.sunnysidelearning.com.
* Individual Appointments for information and registration are available
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Northwest, Inc.
P.O. Box 2656, Stanwood,
WA 98292
http://www.prattpest.com
Pratt Pest Management NW your trusted source for Pest
Management Service since 1985 also has a Plant Health Care division to protect
your Trees, Shrubs and Landscape investment. Chamber Members receive a 10%
discount.
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RV Marine & Supply
Back Door Sale!
1108 State Ave, Marysville, WA 98270-4243
360-659-7833
Offering 15% off to customers who enter from the Back Door!
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Marysville Cooperative Education Program
For Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
http://www.msvl.k12.wa.us/District/schools/coop.htm
(360) 653-0890
The Marysville Cooperative Education Program (MCEP) is an options
school with a unique partnership between the school and parents based
on heavy parental involvement in the classroom. The program is offered
K-5 at Quil Ceda Elementary. Every student has a volunteer in the
program and each participating family is required to commit to two and
one-half hours
of classroom service per week, per student. This volunteer time is
usually, but not always, spent working with students in the classroom.
Parents can be found
tutoring, assisting small groups, leading groups on field trips, as
well as assisting the teacher in many other ways.
The Marysville School District's Open Enrollment process happens in the
spring for all elementary schools in the district. Families can enroll
during this time for the following year. Should there be more families
enrolling than spots available a lottery will be conducted. Those
students not making the lottery will be placed on a waiting list if
desired. MCEP does accept in-district transfers for the current year
through December of that year.
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AT&T has just launched a new Unlimited GoPhone (Prepaid
Wireless) plan that includes Unlimited Talk & Text for $60 a month! The
best part is that for those who have friends or relatives in other countries
the texting includes unlimited texting to 111 countries!
If any members would like more information they can visit us
here at 2701 171st PL NE in
Marysville near the old Linen N Things or call us at 360-652-2059 Option #2.
Stephen McNulty, Store Manager
2701 171st PL NE, Ste 205,
Marysville, WA 98271
Store: 360.652.2059 Mobile:
425.281.1155 Fax: 360.652.2974
Email: Stephen.McNulty@att.com
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Welcome New Member "A Personal Touch Pet Parlor!!!" Personal Touch Pet Grooming Parlor was inspired by our passion for animals, and we lovingly cater to your pet's individual needs. Our rates are very reasonable, and your pet will have a relaxing and thorough grooming experience. We offer a free tote bag to first time customers, and 10% off to Chamber members.
Just remember - Dogs Spread Rumors about Good Groomers!
Personal Touch Pet Parlor 16704 6th Avenue NE
Arlington, WA 98223 (360) 654-0246
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At McKeon Financial, whenever it was
suitable for our clients, we've utilized a number of investments that do
not trade on the stock market, and while past performance is not
indicative of future results, those investments have typically done well. Please listen in on a conference call Tuesday,
Nov 24th, to become better informed about equipment leasing, one of these
investment options that has
done well in the current economy.
Next
Conference Call (listen at home from your telephone):
Tuesday, November 24th, 7pm Pacific: "Opportunities in Equipment
Leasing" Call
for the phone information
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TULALIP RESORT CASINO
ANNOUNCES 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GETAWAYSAmazing Room Rates and Viewing
Parties Offer Medal Worthy Escape
Tulalip Resort Casino, a AAA Four Diamond resort
destination conveniently located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., announces
three 2010 Winter Olympic Getaways. The getaways
offer guests the chance to enjoy the property's luxurious accommodations at an
amazing value - whether they are Vancouver residents seeking
an escape from Olympic crowds or enthusiasts traveling to and from the games. Each of the getaways include entry to Tulalip
Resort Casino's Olympic Village where guests can enjoy daily continental
breakfast, continuous coverage of Olympic events on big screens and happy hour
cocktails and hors d' oeuvres.
"Our
2010 Winter Olympic Getaways are perfect for the spectator who wants to enjoy
the games at their own pace," said Kenneth Kettler, president and COO of Tulalip Resort
Casino. "Our luxurious accommodations,
amenities and daily event coverage add up to a great value for travelers and
locals alike."
The 2010 Winter Olympic Getaways are
offered at three different levels, Gold,Silver and Bronze. Non-refundable
deposits are required at time of booking and vary per package. Rates are exclusive of tax and cancellation
restrictions apply.
The Gold getaway includes:
Deluxe
accommodations for the entire Olympic time frame (17-nights)
Daily
entry to Tulalip's Olympic Village viewing party
Rates start at $2,010,
a value of $118 per night. Package is available Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday,
Feb. 28.
The Silver getaway
includes:
14-night
(minimum) deluxe accommodations
Daily
entry to Tulalip's Olympic Village viewing party
Rates start at $2,010,
a value of $144 per night. Package is valid for arrival between Friday, Feb.12
and Tuesday, Feb. 16.
The Bronze getaway
includes:
Stay
four nights and receive the fifth night free in deluxe accommodations
Daily
entry to Tulalip's Olympic Village viewing party
Rates start at $201
per night, based on four nights; five night average value is $161 per night.
Package is valid for arrival between Friday, Feb. 12 and Wednesday, Feb. 24.
In addition to its 2010
Winter Olympic Getaways, Tulalip Resort Casino offers short term accommodations
with entry to the Olympic Village viewing party starting at $210 plus tax,
without a required deposit.
For information or to make reservations please call
(866) 716-7162 or visit www.tulalipresort.com.
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University Degrees
Available in Snohomish County
University Center
Of North Puget Sound
2000 Tower Street, Everett
WA 98201
phone : 425-388-9204 fax :425-259-8907
www.uceverett.org
Question: What do Western
Washington University,
Central Washington
University, Eastern
Washington University, Washington
State University, The Evergreen State College and Hope
International University
have in common?
Answer: They all offer degrees for folks who reside in Snohomish
County.
In 2005 the legislature authorized Everett
Community College to develop the
University Center of North Puget Sound. We've grown and the University
Center now hosts fifteen bachelor's
and master's degrees available through evening or weekend classes in the Everett
area, and twelve degrees through online study.
If you, an employee, a friend or family member wants to
advance their education, the opportunity might be right here. Look over
the list of degrees at www.uceverett.org .
Come to an information session or make an individual appointment with an
advisor by calling 425-259-8900.
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Legislative Alerts
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Here are the most recent Legislative Alerts and Calls to Action that have been issued by The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce on behalf of our Government Affairs Committee. We are always looking out for your interests and strive to keep you informed on issues that will affect your business.
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City & Chamber websites now feature web-streamed online community movie videos showcasing Marysville Tulalip area
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The
City of Marysville's Video TourBook
went live this week with a series
of short video clips that give visitors, newcomers, businesses and
residents a virtual video tour of the Marysville Tulalip area with a
simple mouse click.
The
City, Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce and CGI
Communications, Inc. entered into a multimedia partnership to showcase
the community by developing the series of web-streamed videos that are
now viewable on the City website at http://marysvillewa.govand on the Marysville Tulalip Chamber website
at http://www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com. Click on the Marysville Video TourBook graphic to select the video of your choice to watch.
The
one-minute streaming video segments feature a welcome from Mayor Dennis
Kendall, quality of life, recreation and things to do, economic
development, education, Marysville Healthy Communities Project,
accommodations and other topics that market Marysville and Tulalip to
prospective visitors, newcomers, businesses and residents.
"This
online series of web clips is a great way to market to the rest of the
world the quality of life and diverse, growing economy that make the
Marysville Tulalip area an outstanding place to live, work, invest,
play and recreate," Mayor Kendall says.
The
program is offered in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors
and Association of Washington Cities. The videos were shot at no cost
to the City, says Doug Buell, Community Information Officer. Local
businesses purchased advertising space and their own video ads in the
background around the video player screen as the movie streams.
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