Community News & Announcements
Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce
Community News & Announcements
May 28, 2014  

GBCC

Upcoming Events


Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting
@ Immediate Clinic
Thursday, June 5
5:00 - 7:00 PM


Vintage Bothell
Wine & Beer Walk
Saturday, June 7
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Downtown Bothell


Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, June 17
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Country Inn & Suites


10th Annual Chamber
Open House Birthday Bash

Wednesday, June 18
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Mobius Hall: Cascadia Community College


Member Orientation
Thursday, June 19
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Riverside East


General Meeting
Thursday, June 26
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Northshore Senior Center

Patron Members

 
FinancialBallGame.com

 
Nancy Pipinich, State Farm

 
Gabbert Architects


Cox Printing March_14

Alexa's Cafe & Catering


Country Village Shops


Country Inn & Suites Logo

 
LZL Construction
 


Sundance Energy Services
 
 
Banner Bank 



Edward Jones_Starman 
Community Partners


 
Waste Management
 
Bastyr University


Puget Sound Energy

Bothell Reporter

UWB

EvergreeenHealth 
NSC Logo
 

Cascadia Community College 

Committee Meetings

 

 Kenmore Committee
Thursday, June 12
8:30 - 10:00 AM

Key Bank, Kenmore  

 

   

Senior Resource

Tuesday, June 17 

9:30 - 10:30 AM

Chateau Bistro

  

 

Business Advocacy

Tuesday, June 17 

Noon

Bothell Police Station

 

 

Downtown Action 

Wednesday, June 18 

2:30 PM

Alexa's Cafe


 Ambassadors 
No Meeting in June
 
Contact Us
Greater Bothell 
Chamber of Commerce

425.485.4353
info@bothellchamber.com
23716 8th Ave SE, Suite I-1
Bothell, WA 98021


Lori Cadwell
Executive Director
lori@bothellchamber.com


Brittany Caldwell
Director of Operations
brittany@bothellchamber.com


Kim Monson
Office Manager
info@bothellchamber.com



Facebook
Chamber Announcements
Welcome New Members

Vanessa Phillips, The Village at Beardslee Crossing

A new and innovative apartment and retail community in Bothell. Stylish and spacious studios, one and two-bedroom homes are just steps away from a vibrant collection of great dining and shopping opportunities.

Thank You Renewing Members
Community News & Announcements:
SHOUT OUT!


Shout Out
"Did you catch the KOMO story featuring our own Bothell Furniture last week?  After surveying thousands of customers, Bothell Furniture was one of only 15 retailers that got a top quality rating from Checkbook Magazine! We are proud to have them in the Bothell community and as part of our Chamber. Click here to view KOMO report." 

Please send your announcements, congratulations, testimonials and thank you's to Brittany@bothellchamber.com.

Congratulations! May Member of the Month, JD Davis, Sundance Energy Services 

JD Member of the month

 

The Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce proudly announced JD Davis, Sundance Energy Services, as Member of the Month during their May General Meeting.  JD is one of the founders of this Chamber, is very active and supportive of the Chamber and community.

www.sundanceenergy.com
 
See all of our Members of the Month 
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Immediate Clinic
Thursday, June 5
5:00 - 7:00 PM

Immediate Clinic
Join us in welcoming Immediate Clinic to Bothell with a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event. Doors will be open from 5:00 - 7:00 PM with food and beverages. This is a free event. All are welcome.

 www.immediateclinic.com
 

Vintage Bothell Wine & Beer Walk 

Saturday, June 7
5:00 - 8:00 PM  

2014 Vintage Bothell Summer

 

Celebrate summer with tasting wine from select Washington wineries, and beer from some of our local microbreweries, each located in a different business in downtown Bothell. Proceeds benefit the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce.

 

Check-in and bottles sales will be The Bothell Florist beginning at 5PM. 

 

Tickets are required:

Pre-purchase price $20 each or $25 at the door, while supplies last. Must be 21 to participate.

 

BYOG - Bring Your Own Glass or purchase one of the Chamber 10 Year commemorative glasses for $5.

 

Purchase Tickets 

Thank you to our Sponsor!
Vertafore
Networking Breakfast 
Tuesday, June 17
7:30 - 9:00 AM

Start your day with several exciting rounds of high-powered and focused networking proven to build relationships and garner results. 

Connect with fellow Chamber members and create new business opportunities as we are partnering with Northshore Rotary. Bring at least 40 business cards and be prepared to present your business with a one-minute "infomercial." 

Admission charges (includes a full breakfast & networking rounds): $20 for members*; $25 for non-members
*$5 member discount if you pay by Friday, June 13
Location: Country Inn & Suites

10th Annual Chamber Open House Birthday Bash!  

Wednesday, June 18     

5:00 - 7:00 PM   


Celebrate our 10th Anniversary as a Chamber at our Open House on Wednesday, June 18th!

 

Upscale After Hours business networking event, promoting businesses and services in the greater Bothell area. The Open House will feature exhibit tables and complimentary food and beverages from local restaurants and catering companies

 

This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with Chamber members while getting to experience the beautiful Mobius Hall on the Cascadia Community College campus. Meet your business neighbors and learn how we can be the voice for your business!

Food, Wine & Beer Provided By:
Alexa's Café & Catering * Goose Ridge Winery * Ivar's * Lombardi's Italian Restaurant * The Hop & Hound * The Steel Pan * Uncle Peteza's Pizzeria * Wild Vine Bistro * Village Eatery and Tea Co.

 

Thank you to our sponsor!  
Banner Bank Logo
Member Announcements
Host Families Needed for Chinese Students Coming to Bothell
July 16 - August 4


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Host a Chinese student in Bothell, ages 10-14, July 16th - Aug. 4th (*JUST 2 ˝ WEEKS!!)

Actively searching for warm & loving homes for students arriving from China on July 16th!  Students are kept busy from 8:30AM - 5:30PM M-F in English classes and fun & educational local activities. Evenings & weekends you can share your America with an impressionable young person from another culture!

Even if you are not available for the duration of the program, but
have a heart for international exchange, we can use your help!

Please call today! For more info, please contact:
pamela.shaw@ef.com (617) 233-7467
marissa.harden@ef.com (586) 495-0155
joanna.boitos@ef.com (586) 219-5332

City of Bothell 4th of July Parade Float Contest

July 4

The City of Bothell's 4th of July Parade is just around the corner. As part of this year's parade they are adding a Float Competition. The group building the best float will get a giant ribbon and the opportunity to gloat for the next year.

 

For more information on the float competition contact Courtney Doane at bothellfloatcontest@gmail.com. Parade applications are available on the City's website at www.ci.bothell.wa.us.

  

Bothell 4th of July Events 

8:30 - 10:30 AM Pancake Breakfast at Downtown Firehouse

11:15 AM Children's Parade

12:00 PM Grand Parade

The Steel Pan Caribbean Restaurant Opens May 30!
 
Country Village's latest restaurant and one of the Chamber's newest members is celebrating their grand opening on May 30 at 4:00 PM featuring tastings off their Caribbean food style menu. The Steel Pan is located just below the Chamber office. Come and enjoy $5.00 off your meal between May 30 -June 30 when you present this flyer.
The Steel Pan Logo
"From the Ashes" 
Paintings by David Tracy

About one year after David Tracy lost his life's work - about 1,000 paintings - in a house fire, the Kirkland resident will have his first art show featuring the new art he's created since.

"He's an oil painter," said Ken Stodola, the owner of TSUGA Fine Art in Bothell, where the art show will take place. "He paints all landscapes now. He just has this great style, realism, but with this impressionistic twist on them now." Read more... 

 
TSUGA Fine Art will feature Tracy's art from May 30 to July 15. An opening reception to kick off the showing will be from 5-8 PM on May 30.

www.tsugafineart.com 
BHS Mattress Fundraiser
Saturday, May 31
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bothell High School Logo
Bothell High Football is hosting a mattress sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Did you know that 10% of the population purchases a mattress each year. Well if you are one of that 10% you can support Bothell High Football and receive up to 60% off retail prices.

The BHS Commons will be turned into a showroom where you can shop all the top name brands and styles of mattresses at this one day event. Bring in the attached flyer and receive an extra $50 off. Proceeds will help players go to team camp this summer.

5 Ways A-Board Signs Increase Sales
Submitted by Crossroad Sign

A-Board A-boards are one of the most impactful, and least expensive, forms of advertising.  Also called A-frames or sandwich boards, the Bothell sign code allows every business to use an A-board without a permit.  Place yours on the sidewalk outside the entrance any time you are open.  Businesses located "upstairs" are also allowed to place an A-board on the sidewalk below.

A good A-board can increase your sales five different ways. Motorists and pedestrians see your brand and are reminded about what you do. With an arrow on the A-board, customers locate your storefront more easily and can even learn where to park.  With a tagline or topper, an A-board can also promote specials, services and even a sales event.

The investment for an A-board including custom art can run from $95 to as much as $295. It depends on size and the complexity of your graphics. Working here since 2002, Chamber member Crossroad SIGN & Graphics specializes in helping Bothell businesses with signage and graphics, including A-boards, banners, vehicle graphics and permanent signs. Find them online www.CrossroadSIGN.com, on Facebook www.facebook.com/CrossroadSIGN or by phone 425.481.9411.
16th Annual Bastyr University Food and Herb Fair
Saturday, May 31
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bastyr Logo 2012 This free community event is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the Kenmore campus. With this year's theme "Food and Medicine on the Wild Side", gardens are blooming and the campus forest buzzing with new life.  It's a great time to soak up spring colors and learn about the endless uses of plants. Keynote speakers include: Amy Stewart, the award-winning author of The Drunken Botanist: The Plants that Create the World's Great Drinks; Todd Caldecott, clinical herbalist and ayurvedic practitioner, and author of Food as Medicine: The Theory and Practice of Food; John Sundstrom, chef and owner of the Seattle restaurant Lark; and many more.

Additionally, guided walks through the Bastyr gardens and surrounding woods, cooking demos, music, relaxing herbal foot soaks and facials, and children's activities will be offered.

Event visitors can park for free at the Kenmore Park and Ride (at 7346 N.E. Bothell Way) and take the free Bastyr shuttle directly to the Bastyr Herb and Food Fair. The bus runs every 15 minutes from 9:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Limited parking also will be available on campus for a $5 fee. Bastyr University is located at 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore, adjacent to St. Edward State Park. No event parking is permitted at St. Edward State Park.

Bothell's Farmers Market at Country Village Opens Friday, June 6!

Stop by the Bothell Farmers Market every Friday between noon and 6 PM to pick up everything you need for your summer weekends! The Bothell Farmers Market features a large variety of in-season, locally grown produce, straight from the farm!

Pick up fresh cut flower bouquets (prices start at only $5.00!), locally grown berries and homemade baked goods, canned goods, bread, organic fruits & veggies and much more. We sell northwest native plants, shrubs, garden starts, soaps, candles and lotions along with handmade items from local artisans!

Each week, local musicians will entertain you with an eclectic variety of family friendly music. Visitors will also enjoy the beautiful grounds of Country Village, train rides, pony rides, and over forty individually owned shops and restaurants. Stock up on the best of the Northwest! The market can be found in the center parking lot of Country Village. Buy fresh, feel fresh! Don't miss FRESH FRIDAYS at the Bothell Farmers Market! For more information, please call 425.483.2250.

http://countryvillagebothell.com/bothell-farmers-market
Pacific Medical Centers: Free Women's Health Events
June 7, June 21

Pac Med You're invited to this free educational seminar for women!  Join the conversation as they explore female health topics like:
  • Stress Management
  • Nutrition and Weight Management
  • Common Gynecological Issues
Bring a friend, get a free mini-massage, enjoy a hot espresso
beverage, but most of all...join the conversation!

Saturday, June 7, at Renton PacMed clinic, 9-11 AM
Saturday, June 21, at Canyon Park PacMed clinic, 9-11 AM

Call 206.505.1266 to RSVP. Seating is limited, so call to reserve your seat today!  For more information, visit them online at www.PacMed.org/WomensEvent

View Flyer & Dates
Kenmore Business Free Seminar Series: "A Great Brand is Great for Business"
Wednesday, June 11

City of Kenmore Logo Kenmore Business Free Seminar Series featuring Kenmore Business Incubator Mentors continues on June 11 at 7:00 PM at Kenmore City Hall. "A Great Brand is Great for Business", featuring speaker, Troy Turner, Founder and President of V2 Works.

What is a Brand? It's not a logo. It's not an identity. It's not a product. A brand is a person's perception of a product, service or business. This impression is simply based on a customer's gut feeling. People are emotional, intuitive beings, and they are not simply looking to purchase something; they are looking for confirmation of their way of life. Learn what it takes to stand out and be different.

During this session we will cover subjects such as: What is a true brand; Why is your brand so important; Brandgineering by Design; Brand Victory.

Come Prepared: Get some one on one time with Troy by emailing (Troy@V2Works.com). Send your questions and attach any images before June 9th and he will address them specifically either during the seminar or if you like after the meeting is over. Take advantage of his 30+ years in branding.

Register here: http://www.kenmorewa.gov/Page.aspx?cid=3844.

View Full Seminar Schedule
HealthPoint Family 5K Run Seeking Sponsorships!
Saturday, July 26

HealthPoint
Sponsorship Opportunities!
As a sponsor, you will be promoting health and wellness in Bothell and the surrounding communities. The generosity of sponsors like you keeps event costs low so that even first-time runners and walkers can participate. Over 400 people-children, adults, seniors-participated in the first annual event. We expect to continue that tradition this year.

Your support also helps increase awareness for access to affordable health care in our community. Take advantage of this opportunity to show your commitment to a healthy community-one person at a time.  For more information, call 425.203.0447.