Community News & Announcements
Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce
Community News & Announcements
August 6, 2014   

GBCC

Upcoming Chamber Events


No General Meeting
in August



Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, August 7
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Kenmore Smiles Family Dentistry



Networking Breakfast

Tuesday, August 19

7:30 - 9:00 AM

Country Inn & Suites

 

 

Chamber Orientation 

Thursday, August 21

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Riverside East 

 

 

Summer Stroll Wine
& Spirits Walk

Saturday, August 23

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Country Village Shops 

 

Patron Members

 

Gabbert Architects
 

Cox Printing March_14
 


Country Village Shops
 

Alexa's Cafe & Catering


LZL Construction

Edward Jones_Starman
Banner Bank

 

 
Country Inn & Suites Logo

Nancy Pipinich, State Farm
 
 
  Sundance Energy Services

FinancialBallGame.com

 
Community Partners


 NSC Logo

 Bastyr University
 

Cascadia Community College


Bothell Reporter

EvergreeenHealth

UWB

 
Waste Management
 
Puget Sound Energy
 

Committee Meetings

 

Kenmore Business
Alliance (KBA)

No Meeting in August 

 

   

Senior Resource

     Tuesday, August 19     

9:30 - 10:30 AM

Chateau Bistro

  

 

Business Advocacy

No Meeting in August

 

 

Downtown Action 

No Meeting in August


 Ambassadors
No Meeting in August


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



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Chamber Announcements
Welcome New Members
 
Zach Miller, 24 Hour Fitness
Dedicated to helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. New Bothell location offers personal training services, innovative group exercise classes and a variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment. You're invited to the Friends & Family Grand Opening tomorrow! (details)

George Ahearn, Evergreen Karate
We teach Classical Okinawan Karate, building strong bodies and strong minds. Students also learn self confidence, discipline, honor and self defense by studying Shudokan karate-do. And we have a blast doing it.
Thank You Renewing Members

We appreciate all of our members and would like to thank those who renewed recently:

 

AAA Travel & Insurance Agency 

Bank of Bargains  

Billie Grissom Law 

Bright Horizons  

Evermark LLC 

Community News & Announcements:
SHOUT OUT!


Shout Out
"A special thank you to Brittany Caldwell, the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce staff, Dale Amundsen, Bothell Deputy Mayor, Del Spivey and all of the Chamber members who attended our Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Life Celebrations by Washelli. We appreciate all of your time and efforts in making this a special event. We are proud to be part of the Bothell Chamber." Kevin Smith, Life Celebrations by Washelli.

Please send your announcements, congratulations, testimonials and thank you's to Brittany@bothellchamber.com.
Kenmore Smiles Family Dentistry Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, August 7
5:30- 8:00 PM

Join Chamber and Northshore Rotary members this Thursday to celebrate the opening of Kenmore Smiles Family Dentistry!

 

Kenmore Smiles Family Dentistry provides conservative, high-quality dentistry focused on prevention for patients of all ages.  Dr. Bradley Mott and his friendly team place an extremely high priority on making each patient's experience as personal and comfortable as possible.

 

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 6:00 PM. Additional parking available in the UPPER US Bank parking lot next door. Please RSVP to bmott@kenmoresmiles.com.

Don't forget your business cards to hand out while you are making new connections!

http://www.kenmoresmiles.com/
No General Meeting in August! 

Reminder Clip Art

Due to busy summer schedules we will not have a General Meeting in August.

 

Please mark your calendars for our September General Meeting: Thursday, September 25th.

Bothell Super Sport - 24 Hour Fitness is Opening in Bothell!
Thursday, August 7
5:00 - 8:00 PM

24 hour fitness

A new 24 Hour Fitness facility will be open for a Friends and Family Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 7 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.

 

Come take a tour of the facility and welcome them to Bothell with a Ribbon Cutting at 7:15 PM.

View Invitation

http://www.24hourfitness.com/Website/Club/00440?rt=2
Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, August 19
7:30 - 9:00 AM

Chamber Networking Breakfast 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 partner with Mill Creek Business Association. 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, Aug 15
Location: Country Inn & Suites

Register Now!

Summer Stroll Wine & Spirits Walk at Country Village Shops 

Saturday, August 23
5:00 - 8:00 PM

Summer StrollJoin us for a unique tasting event featuring select Washington wineries AND spirits from local distilleries - each located in a different shop.

 

Proceeds to benefit the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce.

 

Tickets are required: Pre-purchase price $20 each or $25 at the door, while supplies last. Must be 21 or older.

 

BYOG - Bring Your Own Glass. A limited supply of glasses will be available for a nominal fee.  

 

Purchase Tickets
Vendor Tables Available for Chamber's Healthy Aging Fair at Country Village

Country Village will buzz with activity from noon to 6:00 PM on Friday, September 12. "Celebrating Our Seniors: A Healthy Aging Fair," brings all generations together. This fun event will run concurrent with the weekly Country Village Farmers Market. There will also be live entertainment, games, giveaways and an "Active Senior Showcase", highlighting stories from dynamic seniors around our community.

Want to host a table to connect with hundreds of local seniors and their families? Contact Brittany@BothellChamber.com today! Tables are limited and cost only $50.

The Healthy Aging Fair is produced by the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce's Senior Resource Committee, hosted by Country Village Shops in Bothell and sponsored by EvergreenHealth.
Member Announcements
Live Music at The Steel Pan Caribbean Restaurant every Friday! 
 
The Steel Pan Caribbean Restaurant in Country Village is hosting live Caribbean steel pan music EVERY Friday night!  Join them for music, food and fun!

http://www.thesteelpanrestaurant.com/

Brew on Main Street Serves more than Coffee, Wine & Beer! 

 

Did you know that Brew on Main Street serves Breakfast and Lunch? Click here to see their full menu of items made fresh daily on site.

http://www.brewbothell.com/
Meet Our Members! Nissa Newton, Woodinville Montessori School

Nissa Newton Short description of your business:
Woodinville Montessori School is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a diverse community of lifelong learners, dedicated to the optimal intellectual, emotional, social, physical, ethical and spiritual development of children using Montessori and contemporary methods.

Who is your ideal customer?
My ideal customers are parents looking for educational options for their children (toddlers-high school students).  I would love to give anyone a tour that is interested in finding out more about our school.

Read more...

See more on our Meet Our Members page.

Want to add your profile? It's easy...Fill out your Member Profile & email your completed profile and head-shot photograph to Brittany.

Northshore Senior Center Board Member Recruitment Notice 

 

NSC Logo

As the second largest senior center in the US the Northshore Senior Center serves the area of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Mill Creek and Woodinville. The board of directors is actively searching for members from our Northshore community with expertise as a CPA and as an attorney to serve on the board to help fulfill the strategies and activities for making the center successful and financially viable. If you are interested in becoming a part of this vital organization and can be an energetic and active contributor please email the Nominating Committee Chair, Jane Appleby, at jmappleby@comcast.net to learn more.

Credit Scores - What You Need to Know!
Submitted by Gerry Eagle, RE/MAX Northwest

Gerry Eagle 2013

A good credit score can mean lower premiums for home and car insurance as well as lower rates for home loans, but there's a lot of misleading information out there when it comes to that topic.

 


With that in mind, Click here to view some helpful tips on how to boost credit scores and qualify more easily for a home loan.

And if you would like to receive Gerry's publication monthly, you can sign up by clicking the "Join Our Mailing List' link within her newsletter. It's easy and you can stop it any time. Gerry has been helping people solve their real estate problems for over 26 years and she still loves what she does.

http://www.gerryeagle.com/
Sears Home Appliance Showroom Offering Family & Friends Event!
Sunday, August 10

Sears Home Appliance Showroom Logo Sears Home Appliance Showroom is offering extra savings for Friends and Family for one day only, August 10!

Everyone will save an additional 15% on home appliances and 10% on almost everything else store wide. Plus all Kenmore Appliances will be marked down up to 20%.

View Flyer for all the discounts being offered.

www.searshomeapplianceshowroom.com
Bothell Care Day 
Friday, August 15
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

care day

What if the resources our neighbors need all came together on one day?

Care Day is a day devoted to connecting our neighbors in the Northshore area with immediate access to the services and resources they need. In one place-on one day-attendees enjoy a hot meal and have access to free health services, haircuts, groceries, public benefits, referrals to employment training, and much more. Join us for a day of caring for our neighbors. Event will be held at Bothell High School.  

 

Homeward Pet Adoption will be one of the local organizations on-site to offer services including; pet food, vaccinations and basic veterinary exams for pets of homeless and struggling Bothell families.  

 

For more info, visit CareDay.net 


www.homewardpet.org 

Upcoming Events at The Northshore Senior Center
 
NSC Logo Saturday Breakfast - Aug 16
Join us for a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee or tea on August 16. Breakfasts are served on the first and third Sat. of each month. Families are welcome. Cost is $4 for a member and children under 12; $5 for a nonmember. Breakfasts are held in the Dining Room.

Summer Potluck - Aug 24
Join us for a summer party. Admission is your favorite salad (hot or cold) and we will furnish garlic bread, dessert and coffee. Please make reservations by calling 425.487.2441. Event takes place in our Dining Room, Sunday Aug 24, beginning at 3:00 PM.

The Northshore Senior Center is located at 10201 East Riverside Dr., Bothell.

http://www.northshoreseniorcenter.org/
Bothell Physical Therapy: Back to School Drive for Foster Kids!
July 15 - August 15

Bothell Physical Therapy Bothell Physical Therapy & RET PT Group is hosting a back-to-school drive to benefit foster children in the Seattle area. RET PT Group will match item for item all donations made at participating locations including Bothell Physical Therapy located at 19110 Bothell Way NE, Ste. 102.

Grab something for a foster kid of all ages 5-18 while you're going back-to-school shopping.

Needed Items:
  • School Supplies
  • New Outfit
  • Jeans/Pants
  • Long or Short Sleeved Shirts
  • Hooded Sweatshirt
  • Warm Coat
  • Backpack

View Flyer 

 

EvergreenHealth Sports Safety Clinic
Monday, August 18
6:00 - 9:00 PM

Evergreeen Health Logo Concussions are brain injuries - even a "ding," "getting your bell rung" or what may seem to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious, even life-threatening.

Sports safety is a shared responsibility. Safe Kids Eastside invites YOU to learn about concussion prevention and management, return-to-play best practice guidelines, injury prevention and musculoskeletal health from renowned physicians, physical and speech therapists. Our sports safety clinic will provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to keep their athletes safe during games and practices. Let's work together to build a safer sporting environment and culture for our youth athletes.

Free event but space is limited. Pre-registration is not required, but is appreciated. For registration and directions call 425.899.3000 Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or register 24/7 online at www.evergreenhealth.com/class.

View Event Information Flyer
Bothell's Legal Community

You may or may not have noticed but the winds of change in Bothell's legal community are blowing. One Bothell law firm has merged into a large Bellevue firm, and it appears that another legal landmark is changing directions as well. While we don't practice in all of the same areas as these other firms, Hugg & Associates is happy to assist you with your business, real estate, estate planning and elder law needs. For more information about how we can assist you, please visit our website at www.jmhugglegal.com or give us a call.

Hugg and Associates
The Bothell Florist "Make Someone Smile" Campaign

smiley face On Thursday, July 24th The Bothell Florist participated in the annual "Make Someone Smile Week" delivering smiley face mug arrangements and balloons to the Northshore Senior Center and Aegis of Bothell. This is an annual event sponsored by Teleflora which has become the leading charitable project in the floral industry currently in its 15th year.

During "Make Someone Smile Week" over 40,000 arrangements were hand delivered nationwide to various Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Shelters and foster children by local Florists. The Smiley face mugs and Balloons were provided by Teleflora and the Kalanchoe plants we chose to use were provided by The Bothell Florist along with some big smiles and several hugs for the surprised recipients! We would be happy to take  suggestions on who to surprise next year!

www.thebothellflorist.com
Vote for "Best of Northshore"
Brought to you by the Bothell Kenmore Reporter

Best of Northshore There's still time to vote for your favorite businesses in the Bothell/Kenmore area. Voting ends August 7!

If you fill out the ballot you will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 gift certificate to Pasion Tequila Family Mexican Restaurant!