2010 Legislative Priorities
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2010 Legislative Agenda
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Save
on prescription drugs with Marysville's new Prescription Discount Card
The City of Marysville is making free
prescription drug discount cards available to city residents through a
program sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC). The discount cards
offer city resident average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of
commonly prescribed drugs. Please note: the discount only applies to
prescription not already covered in full or part by insurance.
The new program to offer savings on prescription drugs to residents who are
without health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions
that are not covered by insurance.
The Prescription Discount Card is made available to residents by the City of
Marysville in collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC) and is made possible through Marysville's membership
in NLC.
The card is FREE to all Marysville residents, regardless of age, income or
existing health insurance. By using this card you may save an average of 20%
off the regular retail price of prescription drugs at participating pharmacies.
Local pharmacies include Bartell's, Rite Aid, Everett Clinic, grocer pharmacies
and most local independents including Hilton and Quil Ceda pharmacies.
In today's economic climate, when many people are watching what they spend, the
NLC prescription discount card will offer savings on purchases of prescription
medications for our citizens, Mayor Dennis Kendall says. Regardless of whether
a person has prescription coverage, this program can make it simpler for our
residents to afford the drugs they need to deal with short-term illnesses or
stay healthy by managing a chronic condition.
To discover the savings and learn more about the program, CLICK HERE to access
the program online and print a card, check drugs prices and locate participating
pharmacies.
Residents may also pick up a card at the following locations:
· City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
· Sno-Isle Marysville Regional Public Library, 6120 Grove St.
· Marysville Municipal Court, 1015 State Ave.
· Ken Baxter Senior/Community Center, 514 Delta Ave.
Or for more information, call toll free: 1-888-620-1749.
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An Introduction to the 2010 Census
Counting Everyone Once - and Only Once - and In the Right Place
The foundation of our American democracy is dependent on fair and
equitable representation in Congress. In order to achieve an accurate
assessment of the number and location of the people living within the
nation's borders, the U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the
population every 10 years.
The census population totals determine which states gain or lose
representation in Congress. It also determines the amount of state and
federal funding communities receive over the course of the decade. 2010
Census data will directly affect how more than $4 trillion is allocated
to local, state and tribal governments over the next 10 years. In order
for this funding allocation to be accomplished fairly and accurately,
the goal of the decennial census is to count everybody, count them only
once, and count them in the right place. The facts gathered in the
census also help shape decisions for the rest of the decade about
public health, neighborhood improvements, transportation, education,
senior services and much more.
Reaching an Increasingly Diverse Population
The goal of the 2010 Census is to count all residents living in the
United States on April 1, 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau does not ask
about the legal status of respondents in any of its surveys and census
programs. To help ensure the nation's increasingly diverse population
can answer the questionnaire accurately and completely, about 13
million bilingual Spanish/English forms will be mailed to housing units
in neighborhoods identified as requiring high levels of Spanish
assistance. Additionally, questionnaires in Spanish, Chinese
(Simplified), Korean, Vietnamese and Russian - as well as language
guides in 59 languages - will be available on request.
Recruiting Census Workers
By 2010, there will be an estimated 310 million people residing in
the United States. Counting each person is one of the largest
operations the federal government undertakes. For example, the Census
Bureau will recruit nearly 3.8 million applicants for 2010 Census field
operations. Of these applicants, the Census Bureau will hire about 1.4
million temporary employees. Some of these employees will be using
GPS-equipped hand-held computers to update maps and ensure there is an
accurate address list for the mailing of the census questionnaires.
10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete
With one of the shortest questionnaires in history, the 2010 Census
asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether
you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the
average household to complete. Questions about how we live as a nation
- our diversity, education, housing, jobs and more - are now covered
in the American Community Survey, which is conducted every year
throughout the decade and replaces the Census 2000 long-form
questionnaire.
Responses to the 2010 Census questionnaire are required by law. All responses are used for
statistical purposes only, and all are strictly confidential.
For more information, visit the 2010 Census Web site at
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/
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Saint Martin's University Offers Engineering
Bachelor's Degree at University Center in Everett
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Press Release
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Contact: Christine Kerlin, EvCC Vice President of
University Center and Strategic Planning; 425-388-9204; ckerlin@uceverett.org-
EVERETT, WA - Saint Martin's University will offer a Bachelor of
Science in mechanical engineering through the University Center of North
Puget Sound at Everett Community College with classes starting June
2010.
"Engineering students can now complete their pre-engineering classes
at Everett Community College or other area schools and stay close to
home to complete their bachelor's degree," said Christine Kerlin, EvCC
Vice President of University Center.
University Center is hosting an information session about the program
at noon and 6 p.m. on March 11 in EvCC's Gray Wolf Hall, Room 160. The
deadline for priority application for Summer quarter is April 15.
Applicants must have completed the first two years of engineering
classes.
All classes will be taught at the University Center's campus in the
evening or online, with some labs held at Lacey on Saturday. The program
provides evening classes and is nationally accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
"We are very excited to be working with University Center to offer
this engineering program to students in the North Puget Sound," said
Joseph Bessie, Saint Martin's vice president of academic affairs.
Saint Martin's, located in Lacey, Wash., was established in 1895. It
offers a wide range of programs in engineering, education, business and
the liberal arts and sciences. In addition to its Lacey campus, Saint
Martin's also has extension campuses at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
Centralia College and Tacoma Community College.
The University Center of North Puget Sound is
administered by Everett Community College with a mission to bring
bachelor's and master's degree programs to North Snohomish, Island and
Skagit counties.
Currently, more than 20 bachelor's and master's degrees are available
from such partners as Central Washington University, Western Washington
University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College,
Washington State University, Hope International University and Saint
Martin's University.
For more information about Saint Martin's engineering degree or other
degrees offered by the University Center, visit www.uceverett.org or call
425-259-8900.
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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. We will be sending out a business survey soon which will give you the opportunity to share your opinions and needs with us and City officials. Please take the time to participate and make sure your voice is heard.
Caldie Rogers
President / CEO
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce
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Looking for a unique way to commemorate the 2010 Olympics?
Olympic pin collecting and trading is a wildly
popular hobby, considered by many to be a sport in its own right. From its humble origins in 1896 when
athletes, as gestures of goodwill, traded amongst themselves their identifying
cardboard discs (the early predecessor of today's lapel pin) to the modern day
sponsored Pin Tents at the Games, pin trading is fun, fascinating and
addictive! The SnoGold 2010 pin /
bookmark is a beautiful and commemorative keepsake that will be eagerly snapped
up by pin connoisseurs as well as anyone with an interest in Native American
art and the 2010 Olympics.
This unique commemorative is available at the gift shops at Tulalip Resort Casino, Quil Ceda Creek Casino, and Carr's Ace Hardware.
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Seeking Chamber Board Nominations
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The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations
of business leaders to serve on the Board of Directors
CONTACT PERSON: Caldie Rogers RELEASE DATE: Immediate
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce will soon
begin its 2010 Board Nomination process. Business owners and leaders interested in
serving on the Board of Directors are asked to communicate their interest and
apply to the Chamber no later than March 15th.
Board terms will run from July 1, 2010 through June 30,
2013. Board meetings are held once a month from 7:30am to 9:00am at the
Chamber's Board room.
Previous experience is not required, only your time, talent,
leadership, vision and enthusiastic commitment to preserving and enhancing our
area's quality of life through protecting and enhancing a healthy business
climate.
View our current Board roster on the Chamber website at
www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com/info_directors.php.
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce is an
independent, non-profit, action agency committed to supporting and advancing
the needs of the greater Marysville Tulalip area business communities. ###
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Buy Local- Thrive Local!
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The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of
Commerce, in partnership with The Marysville Globe, The Everett Herald,
Arlington Times, and North County Outlook, is proud to support a "Buy Local" awareness & advertising
campaign which has been win-win-win for businesses, consumers and our community
as a whole.
View the latest Buy Local Editorial & Participating Businesses
This program stresses the importance of purchasing
products and services locally by publishing weekly editorials on what a
critical impact these dollars have on our economy and quality of life. Since September of 2009, these inspirational
messages have reached over 97,500 Snohomish County households and businesses
each month, urging and educating citizens to keep their dollars in their own
communities. This program is unique in a
history-making partnership of four newspapers, and has also provided
participating businesses unprecedented exposure at unheard of advertising rates.
Has this program made a difference in
the spending habits of our citizens?
Absolutely YES according to businesses who have been advertisers in the
Buy Local campaign. We have reports of
merchants who, after 20 years of printed advertisements, have finally seen
customers enter their doors on the influence of the printed "Buy Local"
message. We hear from citizens who have
changed their shopping patterns to patronize local businesses after learning
what a critical difference this makes in their family's quality of life.
Now,
we want to spread the message further.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Roy Robinson Chevrolet and printing from Concentric Color Printing, we are sending every
business in our surrounding communities a "Buy Local" sign to proudly display
in their windows. With your help, we can
reach even more people and encourage them to patronize their local businesses -
YOUR BUSINESS - instead of going
outside their community. Please do your
part and proudly display the enclosed "Buy Local" sign and tell your customers
why it's so important!
Want
to expand your involvement? There is
space available in the Buy Local campaign if you want to participate. Imagine advertising in four newspapers - one
each week per month with a combined
readership of over 97,500 households; AND a Chamber email newsletter reaching
over 2,000 subscribers; AND multiple websites exposing your business 24/7 to
over 320,000 monthly - ALL for as low as $25 per month!
Let
the local community know you exist! Contact the Chamber at (360) 659-7700 email Kimberlie@marysvilletulalipchamber.com to make sure your business is known and
showcased to over 95% of Snohomish County as a proud "Buy Local" participant.
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Marysville Tulalip Chamber
of Commerce requests Nominations for 2010 Annual Business &
Community
Leadership Awards
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The Chamber's annual Leadership Awards program celebrates businesses or
individuals who best represent the qualities described below for each
category. We are seeking nominations of those who epitomize excellence in
our communities.
Last year's recipients were:
- Business of the Year - HomeStreet Bank, Marysville Branch
- Elected Officials of the Year - John Koster, Snohomish County Council
- Business Leader of the Year - Richard Toyer, Toyer & Associates CPA
- Volunteer of the Year - Karen Hume, Marysville Tulalip Visitor Center
- Millikan - Howard Chairman's
Award - Cal Taylor, Tulalip Tribes
"The Howard-Millikan Chairman's award is named
for Mike Howard and Ian Millikan, past chairmen of the Marysville Tulalip
Chamber of Commerce, whose long standing commitment to the Chamber and
leadership on business and community issues made a substantial
improvement." Caldie Rogers, President / CEO
Business of the Year: This award recognizes a member business that
has made a substantial contribution to the Chamber and the greater Marysville
Tulalip community. Criteria for the award include leadership shown by its
employees, community service/corporate citizenship/volunteerism, business
growth, customer service, innovative business practices and adherence to high
business and ethical standards.
Business Leader of the Year: This award recognizes a member who
has made a substantial contribution to the Chamber and the greater Marysville
Tulalip community. Criteria for the award include community
service/volunteerism, business practices and demonstrated leadership on local
business and community issues.
Volunteer of the Year: This award recognizes a member or volunteer
of the Chamber who has made a substantial contribution of time to the Chamber
and the greater Marysville Tulalip community.
"The Chamber believes it is important to recognize the leadership and
commitment businesses and individuals bring to the greater Marysville-Tulalip
community in making it a great place to live, work and play. In July, we
will present our annual awards and give recognition to a business of the year,
a business leader of the year, a volunteer of the year and an elected official
of the year. Additionally, the Chamber will be awarding its unique
Howard-Millikan Chairman's award, an award that recognizes a long standing
commitment to leadership excellence."
The awards will be presented at a special Business Before Hours event on July 30,
2010, and will be filmed and broadcast on the City of Marysville's public
access station for 10 days after the event. Nomination forms are
available at the Chamber or downloadable from the Chamber website at www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com and may be mailed to:
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce
8825 34th Avenue NE, Suite C, Tulalip WA 98270
Faxed: (360) 653-7539
Emailed. Caldie@marysvilletulalipchamber.com
Deadline for nomination submissions is March 31, 2010, and the awards will be
presented July 30.
The 2010 Business Awards are proudly sponsored by Comcast
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce is an independent,
non-profit, action agency committed to supporting and advancing the needs of
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Chamber Mourns Passing of Longtime Volunteer
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The
Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce sadly
acknowledges and mourn the passing of one of our
volunteers, Sandra Moody.
Sandra, one of our Saturday morning mainstays for years, was
diagnosed with lung cancer in June, 2008. While treatment did improve
her, as
she showed remission, pancreatic cancer then took over. Though she did
everything she could reasonably do to stem its spread, she was,
ultimately,
unsuccessful. She passed away quietly on the morning of Saturday,
February 13.
She was always one of the Chamber's biggest boosters, always with a
smile and
good conversation. To say she will be missed is a gross understatement,
as she
had an effect on all that came into contact with her.
A memorial service was held for Sandra on Thursday,
February 25, 2010, at the Mountain View Presbyterian Church, located at
5115
100th NE in Marysville, at 11:00........We wish her peace.
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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.
Cheers for YMCA of Marysville!
Having been the official
photographer for the YMCA for years, we have had the opportunity to work
closely with them. The facilities are very nice, and the staff are
great. Julie McCauley, Wendy Bart, and Lisa Blowers are wonderful people
and make this a great part of our community. They offer some great sports
activities for little kids too, even floor hockey!
Daniel Jolly, Clear Image Photography
9023
State Ave, Marysville, WA
98270
360 659-4933 www.clearimagephoto.com
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Membership Matters! |
Membership News!
HomeStreet Bank Offer Click here for details on how you can earn up to $215 with HomeStreet Bank in Marysville!
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Pratt Pest
We at Pratt Pest are proud to announce our newest
Team
Member, Andrew Kortlever.
After considering many prospects and careful screening, we
are confident Andrew will help fulfill our goal of providing excellent customer
service to our valued customers.
As part of our QualityPro membership, all employees of Pratt
Pest Management commit to a Drug Free work place, have nationwide criminal
background checks performed and must successfully complete a greater
educational training beyond the State of Washington's licensing and testing
requirements. For more information about our QualityPro membership visit our
website at www.prattpest.com."
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City of Marysville - Sponsorship
Opportunities for Popcorn in the Parks
The Series was originally funded
by several businesses for years and we are returning to that format unless an
exclusive sponsor is found.
Chamber members that may be
interested in sponsoring or hosting a Concert evening this year should contact .
The typical cost to present one performance including promotion and our
staffing is approximately $700 - $1,000. Our schedule for this year is fixed at
six (6) performances on Fridays from July 9 - August 13. We have eliminated our
Thursday afternoon schedule in 2010.
Our Popcorn in the Parks Series
will present six (6) on Saturdays from July 10- August 14. The cost associated
with presenting films ranges from $300-$500 per event.
This fee covers film licensing
and staffing.
The benefits of sponsorship
include full page promotional material for the summer in mailing distributions
of over 40,000. Daily reference on community access channel and reader board
systems. Each sponsor is also encouraged to be on site at each event where they
can participate in each presentation by introducing the performers or films and
often sponsors set up tables and tents to distribute information or other
promotional materials throughout the event.
Jim Ballew, Director of Parks and
Recreation
City of Marysville
6915 Armar Road, Marysville, WA
98270
Office 360-363-8400 Cell 425-754-4021
Fax 360-651-5089
jballew@marysvillewa.gov
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FIRST
HERITAGE BANK OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FUTURE
Contact: Cathy Reines, CEO
and President
First
Heritage Bank ,167 Lincoln Avenue, Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone:
360.568.0536 www.firstheritage.com
First
Heritage Bank announced in January that it closed the offering of its Series A
Preferred Stock to its existing shareholders, employees and selected other
friends and family, on December 31st, raising nearly $3,000,000 after offering
expenses from the sale of 2,757 shares. While
2009 was a very challenging year for the banking industry, Cathy Reines,
President and CEO of First Heritage Bank, is very optimistic about the
future. "We've just closed a successful
capital offering within our community, fourth quarter provided significant
improvements in the Bank's loan portfolio, and SBA lending, which has long been
the heart of this organization, has increased dramatically," stated Ms. Reines.
The
offering maintains the Bank's capital ratios at "well capitalized" levels as
defined by regulatory standards. One
half of the Bank's employees and every member of the board of directors
purchased shares in the offering. Ms.
Reines concluded: "While other banks have chosen to turn to institutional
investors for additional capital needs, we elected to stay within the local
community and work primarily with existing shareholders. Monies were raised from local shareholders
who possess a strong sense of community and great confidence in this Bank."
About First
Heritage BankFirst
Heritage Bank is the No. 1 local SBA lender in Snohomish County.
We specialize in small business lending to new and existing small businesses,
which includes loans for working capital, inventory, equipment, real estate,
tenant improvements and business acquisitions. First Heritage Bank is an
independent, locally owned community bank with branches in Arlington, Everett, Marysville, Monroe, Snohomish and Woodinville.
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PACIFIC RIM BALLROOM &
SUPPER CLUB SPECIAL!!!!!!!
The month of March is the ONE
YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Pacific Rim Ballroom & Supper Club! In honor of
this milestone HALF PRICE ENTREES will be offered Wednesday through Sunday
starting at 5PM throughout the entire month of March!
Come see this wonderful
venue, say hello to Cindy and Mark Langmas, enjoy food, friends, entertainment
and have a great time!
Pacific Rim Ballroom &
Supper Club
3228 Marine Drive
Marysville WA 98271
360-659-0900
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Business Before Hours March 26
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Friday,
March 26, 2010
7:00am - 9:00 am
Tulalip Casino - Canoes Cabaret Room
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd,
Tulalip WA 98271
RSVP
- $23 or Non-Registered At the Door $28
Featuring "2010
Legislative Session Recap"
Local,
state and federal governments are searching for every conceivable way to raise
money for cash-strapped budgets, and that spells trouble for everyone,
including businesses that have already cut to the bone. Employers have reduced, streamlined and cut
as much as they can - doing their best to keep people employed and the doors
open. But taxes are going up across the board - on utilities, workers'
comp, unemployment insurance - and that puts more stress on employers and
employees alike. How will the new state budget
affect you this year?
Find out on March 26, as Gary Chandler, VP of Governmental Affairs of the Association
of Washington Business, will provide a critical briefing on 2010 legislative session,
and its impact on your business.
You can make valuable business
connections, promote your own products & services, and have the opportunity
to win some truly outstanding raffle prizes.
Come prepared to give your business premium exposure by bringing
brochures and business cards to pass out.
If you have an announcement or a prize to raffle, let us know and take
advantage of televised exposure for your business!
Call or email your reservations today to save your seat!
This event is proudly sponsored by University Center of North Puget Sound.
Business Before Hours is held from 7am - 9am at the Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, WA.
To register, email BillW@marysvilletulalipchamber.com,
or call (360) 659-7700. Cost is $23.00 per person if you pre-register, or
$28.00 at the door. Reservations made and not honored will be billed.
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Have a cup of coffee
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March
24, 2010 ∙ 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Please call to register as space is very
limited.
1238 State Avenue
Marysville, WA
98270.
360-651-0308
Marysville residents and local business owners looking
for a casual setting in which to meet and converse with Mayor Dennis Kendall
will have an opportunity when he hosts a coffee klatsch on Wednesday,
March 24th, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at HomeStreet Bank.
Marysville residents who have issues they would like
to discuss or who would simply like to meet the
Mayor are invited to join him for a cup of coffee.
The
Mayor already advocates open public communications through responding to phone
calls and emails from constituents, as
well as one-on-one scheduled visits.
Constituents can also have their comments addressed under the audience
participation segment at regular City Council meetings. Residents can sign in, step up to the podium
and voice their concerns to the Mayor and Council. By comparison, coffee klatsches will be more
informal and perhaps less imposing to some people, Kendall
says.
The Mayor states, "I
would like to make this a tradition during my time as Mayor, and extend an
invitation to all citizens."
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Our Partnerships
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The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center
8825 34th Avenue NE, Suite C, Tulalip WA 98271
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