Weekly Snapshot                                   March 4, 2013
In This Issue
A Message From The President
Public Affairs Forum
Annual Chamber Day 2013
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

  

 

 

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

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 
Warren Zimmerman 52810
Get out your dancing shoes and get ready to sing along! 

The Galaxy Theatre will be showing smash hit musical
Mamma Mia! A young woman who is about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father.  She invites them to her wedding without tell her mother.  Sure to be full of laughter and fun!  All proceeds will go to benefit the Relay for Life.
When: Saturday, March 9 at 10:00a.m.  $10.00 per adult and $8.00 per child.  Only 290 seats available so hurry and get your tickets before its sold out! RSVP to Nicole at 253-405-9094, 253-857-7995, or by email
PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM 
 
When: Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.

Location:
Cottesmore of Life Care
                  2909 14th Avenue NW
                  Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
March 7: Attorney General Bob Ferguson
 
Legislative Call-In:
Senator Nathan Schilcher
When: 7:15 a.m.
ANNUAL CHAMBER DAY 2013 
 

What:  Meet with top state representatives from  both parties as well as the AWB staff to voice the concerns and needs of our local businesses.  Limited spots available so RSVP now!
 
When: Thursday, March 21st 8:30 a.m. 
  
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS 
    
BUILDING A BETTER BUSINESS
Date:  Thursday, March 7 
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
6995 Wagner Way 
Gig Harbor, WA 98335  
Topic:  Health Savings Accounts

Speakers:  Ginette Dalton of Kitsap Bank & Amy Simonis of EHL Insurance
  
Please RSVP to tpatton@gigharborchamber.com


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
 
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MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Date:  Thursday, March 14 
Time:  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Location:  Canterwood Golf & Country Club
12606 54th Ave NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Topic: Get Social or Get Left Behind

Speaker:  Tim Carter, Smash Hit Displays  


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
Century Link

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Date:  Thursday, March 14 
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Location:  Forza Coffee Company 
 
Details:Get your brains working at pub quiz!!!     
Forza offers a fun night of questions and libations.  Come help the Chamber YP team achieve victory in a rousing test on our pop culture meddle!!Our business topic will be: Retirement Already?!?! What are you doing to save? As always, we will provide some snacks for you to munch on, as brain food will be required. I expect to see everyone there...Victory will be ours! 

 

Please RSVP to jtaylor@gigharborchamber.com 
 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
  

WELCOME TO:

 

Rainier Title

Kathy Bell,Branch Manager

2727 Hollycroft St. Ste 320

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

253-851-2055

 www.rainiertitle.com

 

MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  

GIG HARBOR LIONS CLUB

Gig Harbor Lions Club invites you to hear award winning author Lion David Wermuth "Suddenly Blind"; his autobiography about child abuse relationships issues and as he puts it "the challenges and laughs of living in total darkness."  This event will take place at the Gig Harbor Lions Club meeting on Monday March 11 at the Harbor Place at Cottesmore 7:00 a.m.  Cost is $5.00 which includes a continental breakfast.  Reservations are required:  $5.00 payable at door.  Call Lion Bonnie at 253-219-8094 by Thursday, March 7.

 

GIG HARBOR TOASTMASTERS

You are invited to Toastmasters open house.  Hosted at Merrill Gardens 3213 45th St. Ct. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 on Wednesday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Please visit www.gigharbor.toastmastersclubs.org for more information or contact John Kelly at 360-440-7757

GIG HARBOR PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY 

Pierce County Library computer classes teach basic computer skills, as well as Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Word, for free this March and April. Find help with choosing and using an e-reader, and in downloading free e-books from the Library. Learn about apps, online genealogy resources, consumer safety and navigating the Internet.

Register for classes at a Pierce County Library or sign up on the Library's online calendar @ www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.

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

-Apps for Beginners, Tuesday, March 12, 2 - 4 p.m.

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

-Database Genealogy,     Tuesday, March 26, 2 - 4 p.m.

-Drop-In Help,   Tuesday, April 2, 2 -3 p.m.

-Computers for Beginners, Tuesday, April 9, 2 - 4 p.m.

-Drop-In Help,   Tuesday, April 16, 2 - 3 p.m.

-Consumer Safety, Tuesday, April 23, 2 - 4 p.m.

-Drop-In Help,   Tuesday, April 30, 2 - 3 p.m.   

 

CASCADE EYE & SKIN CARE

Cascade Eye & Skin Centers has relocated to Uptown! Look for Cascade's brand new facility at 4907 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest, Suite E700, next to Safeway. The doctors, physician assistants and staff provide complete ophthalmology (including LASIK) and dermatology care to the Gig Harbor community. In addition, they offer a state-of-the-art optical shop, carrying all of the latest brands in eye-wear, and a cosmetic center featuring medical-grade products and aesthetic services. For questions or scheduling, please call (253) 857-4477.

  

GIG HARBOR HOME MANAGEMENT

Do you have 72 hours of food and clean water at your office? Many small business owners can easily forget to have these critical items on hand. Emergencies aren't convenient or predictable, and generally happen when least expected. Make sure you've thought about your most basic needs - and those of your employees - when you are at the office. Gig Harbor Home Management is here to help ensure your well-being in times of crisis. Visit www.SimplyPreparedHome.com to see February's Simple Steps for emergency preparedness. We've made it easy!  

 

CONTACT US:
  
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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

Tracy Patton - Membership Services

Elinor Reiley - Membership Development