Weekly Snapshot                                             April 8, 2013
In This Issue
Ambassador of the Month
Website Update
Public Affairs Forum
Business Connections
Upcoming Chamber Events
Ribbon Cuttings
Welcome New Members
Member Events & Announcements
Contact Us
Quick Links 
Thank You to our 

Corporate EXECUTIVE

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Peninsula Light 

Corporate

LEADER

  

  Century Link

MultiCare  

  

Corporate

BENEFACTOR

  

 

 

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Corporate

ASSOCIATE

Cascade Eye & Skin

 

 


 

 

  

    

    

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

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH: Kristin Grose

CONGRATS TO THE APRIL AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
 

Representing a client's needs with regard to their real estate investments is the fulfillment of a decades-long dream.  My experience as a commercial contractor for 20+ years, an exciting and high-risk industry prepared me for an ever-changing situation environment.  ASP staging credentials were earned after realizing I had actually staged my whole life!  And finally, the CMPS lending designation is vital in helping clarify that part of your transaction.  My list of preferred referral partners - from inspectors to investors - is at your disposal to assist us in making your first-time journey or your tenth through the transaction process a good experience.   

 

Additionally, having sat on the other side of the table myself multiple times negotiating real estate contracts gives me a unique perspective from which to negotiate in my client's best interest.  I would be honored and delighted to make your real estate planning my first priority so your transactions, either selling or buying, position you well both fiscally and with respect to Puget Sound's unparalleled lifestyle.
WEBSITE UPDATE

  

Are You Maximizing Your Profile?

 

In last week's Snapshot we discussed categories within your profile. Hopefully you have made the changes to your profile so visitors to our website can quickly and easily find your business. The topic from last week raises another important question, are you maximizing all of the tools available within profile? Did you know you are able to upload a video to your profile? This video can inform visitors about your business, the services you offer, or highlight a special promotion for the month. The profiles add visual impact and will draw potential customers to your business. Consumers like to have a general feeling of what to expect when they come into your business and your video profile is the perfect place to provide this to them.

 

What you need to do:

  • Video yourself at your place of business
  • Upload the video to YouTube
  • Copy the URL code and paste into the area on your profile that says Enter your video URL           here...
  • Click update
To see an example video check our Tracy Patton our Membership Service Representatives video profile or Jamie Taylor our Marketing Specialist video profile.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM 
 
When: Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.

Location:
Cottesmore of Life Care
                  2909 14th Avenue NW
                  Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
April 11: Jill Guernsey, Gig Harbor City Council - "Visions of the Harbor" 
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
 
Come Join us For an Evening in Paradise

When:  Thursday, April 25 
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
This is one of our largest membership drives of the year. As a member of the Chamber it is important to our success to continually bring in new businesses and organizations. This event invites businesses and organizations who are not current members of the Chamber to come and see what we are all about. As Chamber members your tickets to this event is bringing three friends or colleagues to the event that you think would be interested in joining the Chamber network. The night will be filled with delicious food and great prizes. For more information please contact the Chamber at 253-851-6865 or tpatton@gigharborchamber.com      
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS 

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 
Date:  Monday, April 8 
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Location:  The Wine Studio 
3123 56th Street NW #5 
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  
Join the Young Professionals for a night of delectable pairings of wine and sweet treatsThe Wine Studio will be providing wine flights for a small tasting fee and they will be paired with different flavors of scrumptious cupcakes provided by Sweet Dreams Custom Cakes
  
Our Business topic will be:  How to get awesome credit scores! Come one come all because it is going to be SWEET!  

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 MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON  

Date:  Thursday, April 11 

Time:  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
12606 54th Ave NW  
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Speaker:  Keith Tibbles of Cobalt Mortgage 
 
Topic:  Being a Successful Entrepreneur

Keith Tibbles co-founded Cobalt Mortgage in 2001with his long-time business partner, Ernie Gehre. Together they run the largest privately owned mortgage banking firm in the state of Washington, with branch offices throughout the western United States. Keith brings more than 20 years of mortgage banking expertise and executive leadership talent to guide the Cobalt Mortgage team.

 

CLICK HERE to register. The DEADLINE TO REGISTER is Monday, April 8.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 



      
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 Date: Tuesday, April 16 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: US Bank
7101 Stinson Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98335


RIBBON CUTTINGS   
  
CONGRATS TO:
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS  

WELCOME TO:


3404 4th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 937-9691
www.washingtonpolicy.org

Narrows Self Storage, LLC
Heather Weiss
3303 Jahns Avenue Suite 238A
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 509-0376
www.narrowsselfstorage.com

Prime Lending
Cheryl Hildreth 
3202 Harborview Drive #203 
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 
(253) 686-8555 

Avanti Salon
Yolanda Sibley - Owner
5358 33rd Ave. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 853-9396
www.avantisalongh.com

Tim Bruhn - Owner
6308 110th St. NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 432-2200 
MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  

 

Gig Harbor, Pierce County Library

Pierce County Library System is bringing Paris to Pierce County this spring with its community one book program: Pierce County READS. Now through May 17, thousands of people will come together as a community and read copies of this year's Pierce County READS' book the New York Times best seller and award-winning "The Paris Wife," by internationally known author Paula McLain. Schedule of Events: Art Deco Jewelry - Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m., Travel to Paris - Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m.,  Book Discussion - Thursday, April 18, 2:30 p.m., Movie and Discussion - Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m., Book Art - Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m   

 

Dana's Heating and Cooling 

Dana's Heating and Cooling is offering a special discount to chamber members and their employees.  Receive $20 OFF any service this Spring when you call and mention Spring13 Gig Harbor Chamber.   

Paradise Theatre
Paradise Theatre presents Steel Magnolias.  April 19-May 5, 2013  Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Special Dinner Theatre performance May 4 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. Contact Box Office at 253-851-PLAY (7529) or www.paradisetheatre.org
CONTACT US:
  
Chamber Logo
3125 Judson
P.O. Box 102
Gig Harbor, WA  98335
(253) 851-6865
Email:

Warren Zimmerman - President/CEO 

Jamie Taylor - Communications Specialist

Vicki Entze - Bookkeeper

Tracy Patton - Membership Services

Elinor Reiley - Membership Development