Weekly Snapshot                                   January 7, 2013
"We Mean Business"
In This Issue
Spotlight
President's Message
Public Affairs Forum
Upcoming Chamber Events
Welcome New Members
Member Events & Announcements
Contact Us
Quick Links 
Thank You to our 
2013 CORPORATE
PARTNERS

Corporate EXECUTIVE

CORPORATE

EXECUTIVE 

 

 

 

Peninsula Light 

Corporate

LEADER

  

  Century Link

MultiCare  

  

Corporate

BENEFACTOR

American Family/Tim Lopez Ins.

  

 

 

Subway Logo 

  

Corporate

ASSOCIATE

Cascade Eye & Skin

 

 

Fix Auto Gig Harbor

Operated By Denny's Harbor Autobody 

 

 

  

    

    

Olympic Property Group  

 

 

Puget sounds energy   

 

 

  

   

YOUR LOGO COULD BE LISTED HERE!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR
PROGRAM BY CONTACTING THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT
253-851-6865

SPOTLIGHT: TCC Gig Harbor 
  
Aging Smart Network is Teaming up with
TCC - GIG HARBOR!!

Aging Smart Network is a group of Gig Harbor professionals with a common goal of educating people to make smart decisions as they age. Believing the best results come from pro-active planning, ASN, partnering with TCC-Gig Harbor, is pleased to offer a variety of low cost workshops on topics including Caregiving, Health, Finance, Legal and Communities/Facilities and Placement. Workshops are designed for people facing retirement, people in retirement, or family members looking to help guide their loved-ones with these important decisions. Cost includes an Aging Smart manual to cover workshop topics.

 

Take all 4 workshops and save $10! Call TCC-Gig Harbor at 253-460-2424 to register or stop by in person at 3993 Hunt St. Gig harbor. Registration NOW OPEN!

 

Workshop 1 - Financial, Legal or Insurance Decisions for Retirement  - Jan. 8, 6-8p Instructor: Timothy Acker  Cost: $19

 

Workshop 2 - Real Estate, Moving and Estate Sales, Mortgage and Transportation - Jan. 15, 6-8p Instructor: Rebecca Rainsberger

Cost: $19

 

Workshop 3 - VA Benefits, Medicaid, Eldercare Consultants/Placement and Geriatric Care Management -

Jan. 22  6-8p Instructor: Lorett Bieker Cost: $19

 

Workshop 4 - Living Communities (SNF, AFH, ALF, Alzheimer/Dementia Care, Home Care) - Jan. 29, 6-8p

Instructor: Susan Pfundt-O'Neill Cost: $19

 

CLICK HERE for full course descriptions and details.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Warren Zimmerman 52810

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers with the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade return home from Afghanistan in the next 60 days. 243 soldiers, who do not have family in the area, go to the Barracks. We can show our appreciation for the work they do for our country and the City of Gig harbor as our Community Connector Partner, by supplying "welcome home bags" which will be placed on their beds.  The following items are needed:

 

 

 

TRAVEL/HOTEL SIZED ITEMS

-Soap/Shampoo

-Toothbrush

-Deodorant

-Razors/Shave cream

-Toothpaste

-Tampons

 

SNACKS-INDIVIDUAL WRAPPED

-Candy/Nuts

-Cookies/Granola Bars/Crackers 

-Bottled Water/Beverages

 

Items can be delivered to the Chamber office from NOW UNTIL THE END OF JANUARY. The Chamber office is located at 3125 Judson St. and is open Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm and starting January 19 on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.   

 

MONEY DONATION
If you prefer to make a money donation, Dianne Hunter will do the shopping! Mail a check made out to Dianne Hunter at PO Box 410, Gig Harbor, WA 98335.  For more info contact Dianne at 253-851-3320.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM 
    
When: Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.

Location:
Cottesmore of Life Care
                  2909 14th Avenue NW
                  Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
January 10: Fire Chief John Burgess
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS 

       

  

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Date: Thursday, January 10

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: CANTERWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

12606 54th Ave NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

 

Speaker: Dan Johnson

 

Topic: 90-Day Plans

Dan Johnson is owner of Cities Unite and Dan Johnson, INC., both marketing companies. He has written and ghostwritten several books and articles on changing behavior and re-wiring the brain and has spoken over 700 times. Dan believes that most of our goals fail to materialize because we overestimate what we can do in the short-term and underestimate what we can do over the long-term. Also, we think annually when we should think and plan in 90-day periods. We have learned more about the human brain in the last 20 years than in previous history. Brain change IS possible when we understand the science of habit formation and behavior change. Change isn't cliche'. It is neuroscience.

 

CLICK HERE to register.  The DEADLINE TO REGISTER is Monday, January 7.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

  

Fix Auto Gig Harbor

Operated by Denny's Harbor Autobody

 

 

 

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NOTORIOUS NETWORK NIGHT

Date: Tuesday, January 15

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: First Citizens Bank

5101 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

  

Co-Hosts: Gig Harbor Law & Uptown Eyes

 

Please RSVP to tskanes@gigharborchamber.com

 

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Date: Tuesday, January 22

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Green House Restaurant

4793 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

 

Details: Mingle and a Movie!

Get ready to start the New Year right with drinks and a movie!  We will be heading to the Green House for some mixing and mingling and following it up with a movie Galaxy Theatre!  Mark your calendars for Jan 22nd, at 5:30.  PS, That night happens to be $5 dollar movie night! Meet us at GreenHouse at 5:30, the movie will be at 6:15ish.  We are also starting back up our topic series, this month will be on Craigslist - as a marketing tool, job finder, and everything in between. If you've never been to our meetings, and this is your first one, please come and share your insights! Also, feel free to come to just drinks or movie or both!  Can't wait to ring in 2013 with all the YP'ers! 

 

Please RSVP to bprice@gigharborchamber.com

 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS  
 
 
Greg Beals, Branch Manager
4823 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-851-5058
 
 
Regina Aldridge, Owner
7402 Myers LN
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-353-2443
 
 
Chessa & Tom Winter, Owners
14676 Horseshoe Ave SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360-340-3242
www.tomwinterconstruction.com


 Fox Chiropractic
Jon Getbehead, Chiropractor
3715 56th St. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-851-5138
www.drfoxchiro.com  
 
MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  

 

CASCADE EYE & SKIN CENTERS
Please join us for an evening of fun at our annual Go Red event, featuring both a live and silent auction... (Auction items include LASIK, CoolSculpting and much more!)
Enjoy generous discounts on all of the products and services you love while having a fabulous time and supporting a great cause!
Everyone will receive a voucher of their choice for either one area of Botox or a skin care product package, both valued at $350!
When: Friday, February 1st 6:00PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, 5225 Cirques Drive West University Place, WA  98467
Reservations: (253) 564-4144
Early registration available for new cosmetic clients ($100 reservation fee), register today!
Registration begins January 15, 2013 for existing cosmetic clients ($125 registration fee).  Are you an existing cosmetic client that would like to introduce us to a new friend?  Bring a new cosmetic client for an additional $50! (Registration opens January 15, 2013). Space is limited, advanced purchase required.

 

GIG HARBOR AUDIO/VIDEO
Join us for our open house on January 16 at 7:00pm. We'll have Justin and Jennifer from Heritage Distilling Co. giving tastings of their whiskey, vodka, and gin. Gig Harbor Audio/Video is located at 5800 Soundview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98335. 

 

KIWANIS CLUB OF PENINSULA-GIG HARBOR

Gig Harbor Kiwanis is having their 2nd Texas Hold'em FUNDRAISER TOURNEY! The Date is January 26th 2013 and it will be held at the Gig Harbor Eagles. Doors open at 5:00pm and the cost is $60.00. Come one Come All! Contact Melanie Joyal at mjoyal@rhodescpa.com 

 

PARADISE THEATRE
Announcing New Workshop Performance! LES MISERABLES! Student Version. We are happy to announce our performance workshop for ages 9-18 beginning January 17th. We will continue to accept new students through the month of January. If you would like to enroll in this production, please call Paradise Theatre do get registered. Performances will be in May. Cost is $425. If you are already enrolled in Performance 2 or 3, you are already registered for this. We are very excited to start the New Year off with this powerful production! We are located at 9911 Burnham Dr Nw, Gig Harbor. 253-851-7529 www.paradisetheatre.org

 

PORT OF TACOMA
Nominate stellar Port of Tacoma customers, tenants for Summit Awards - Join us in recognizing excellence by nominating Port of Tacoma top performers for the Summit Awards. The awards honor three categories of leadership:

Business Magnet: a Port customer or member of the supply chain (shipper, transportation or logistics service provider, developer) for business development efforts and investments that led to a recognizable increase in business volume or new business opportunities for the Port of Tacoma, and have a positive economic effect for the citizens of Pierce County

Livable Community: a Port customer or tenant for a project, program or initiative that demonstrated the business community's positive contribution to Pierce County through social responsibility. Criteria include philanthropy and charitable giving, community service and employee volunteering, community engagement and outreach, and employee development

Environmental Stewardship: a Port customer or tenant for a project, program or initiative that supported Pierce County's sustainability and honors biodiversity and the interconnected nature of industry, people, wildlife and natural systems.

Self nominations are welcome and encouraged. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 13, 2013. Find nomination forms and information at www.portoftacoma.com/summits

 

PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY - GIG HARBOR

Pierce County Library System computer classes teach the basics of Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Word, plus other computer skills, for free this January and February. Find out which e-reader is the best choice, and learn how to download free e-books from the Library to a Kindle or Nook. Explore consumer safety, navigating the Internet and social networking. Plus discover free resources available to Library cardholders.

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library

4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W. * 253-548-3305

-Drop-In Help, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2 - 3 p.m.

-Social Networking, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2 - 4 p.m.

-Drop-In Help, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2 - 3 p.m.

-Cool Stuff with Your Card, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2 - 4 p.m.

-Drop-In Help, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2 - 3 p.m.

-Cloud Computing, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2 - 4 p.m.

-Drop-In Help, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2 - 3 p.m.

-The Next Good Read, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m.  

 

CONTACT US:
  
Chamber Logo
3125 Judson
P.O. Box 102
Gig Harbor, WA  98335
(253) 851-6865
Email:

Warren Zimmerman - President/CEO 

Blythe Price - Communications Manager

Vicki Entze - Bookkeeper

Tami Skanes - Membership Services

Elinor Reiley - Membership Development