Weekly Snapshot                                             May 6, 2013
In This Issue
Spotlight: Air Masters, Inc.
A Message From The President
Public Affairs Forum
26th Annual Golf Tournament
Upcoming Chamber Events
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Member Events & Announcements
Contact Us
Quick Links 
Thank You to our 

Thank you to our

Maritime Gig Sponsors 

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VICE COMMODORE

   

Peninsula Light

   

 

ADMIRAL

   

   

 

MultiCare 

Century Link 

 

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Cascade Eye & Skin

 

   

    

Olympic Property Group  

 

    

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SPOTLIGHT:  Air Masters, Inc.


Air Masters, Inc. Receives Esteemed
2013 West Sound Home & Garden
Reader's Choice Award
'Best Heating and Air' Company

Award reflects company's consistently high level of customer service.

West Sound Home & Garden Reader's Choice Award results from the readers of West Sound Home & Garden magazine reader's choice survey. The survey is free form, meaning the reader's enter their choice of the local retail businesses, restaurants, and service contractors they prefer. The results are announced annually.

West Sound Home & Garden is a beautifully crafted quarterly magazine for our area, from Bainbridge Island to Gig Harbor. We are dedicated to featuring elegant homes, remodels, gardens, artists, restaurants, design tips and more.

Air Masters, Inc. of Port Orchard, WA has been providing quality heating and cooling service and installation since 1986 to the greater Kitsap County area, including from Bainbridge Island to Gig Harbor to Allyn.

Air Masters, Inc. can be reached at 360-895-2527 or online at www.airmastersheating.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Warren Zimmerman 52810


Want to be a Marshall
for the day??

The Maritime Gig Festival is right around the corner.  This is one of the largest annual events the Chamber organizes.  In order for it to go smoothly we need your help!  We need 18 willing volunteers to help Marshall our parade.  These individuals will be in charge of clearing the roadway and making sure that bystanders are safe.  If you are interested in participating in this fun event and policing the crowd, contact the Chamber office at 253-851-6865 or Tracy Patton at tpatton@gigharborchamber.com
PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM 
 
When: Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.

Location:
Cottesmore of Life Care
                  2909 14th Avenue NW
                  Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
May 9: Ron Langrell, President of Bates Technical College
26th Annual Golf Tournament  
 

Summer is on its way and now is the time to get your application completed and turned in for the annual Summer Swing golf tournament to be held at Canterwood Golf & Country Club on July 26th.
Player fees of $600 per team or $150 per individual
include; Mega Ticket, cart, scoring, event gift, team photo, lunch, and post player reception.   Not playing this year?  Please consider sponsoring a soldier from JBLM for $150.00 to show our appreciation for their service to our country. You may find the application
 here or by visiting our website.  Under the about section, Major Annual Events, Annual Golf Tournament.

 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available and range from $125 - $5,000.  This is a fun event that provides your business with the opportunity for additional exposure within the community.  Call the Chamber office for more information.     

 

If you have any questions please contact Tracy Patton at 851-6865 or tpatton@gigharborchamber.com.

We are all looking forward to a great day of golf and camaraderie.  See you there.
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS 

 
 
When:  Tuesday, May 7 
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Where: Moctezuma's  
4628 Pt. Fosdick Drive N.W. 
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Come join us for a festive Cinco De Mayo party! Bring your sombreros, cucarachas and grab a margarita because we will be sampling the best our friends south of the border have to offer. Our business topic will be: Life Insurance, just for old people? There will be a guided tequila tasting and of course some yummy appetizers! 
 
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Membership Luncheon
When:  Thursday, May 9 
Time:  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Where:  Canterwood Golf & Country Club
12606 54th Avenue NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Speaker:  Dennis Trittin of LifeSmart Publishing
Topic:  Leading a Motivated Workforce

How can we instill a culture of excellence in our businesses and bring out the best in our people? Dennis will share time-tested leadership principles gained from his decades of research at Russell Investments, Board Chair role at Lighthouse Christian School, and now as founder, author, and global educator at LifeSmart Publishing.

Deadline to RSVP is TODAY!!

Click HERE to RSVP   
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS 
 
Lighthouse Nutrition
When:  Friday, May 17
Time:  4:00 p.m.
Where: 7116 Stinson #206-A
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Alliance of Women Owned Businesses (AWOB)
AmayZing Showcase of Businesses owned by women Wednesday, May 8 at the Inn at Gig Harbor from 5-8pm.  Admission is free.  Our members will be showcasing their businesses to our guests, other business owners and the public.  Appetizers, a no host bar, door prizes swag bags, business displays, vendor tables, and plenty of networking.  Great way to find out more information on AWOB businesses.

Harbor Destiny Tours
Destiny Harbor Tours Open Sat. and Sun. May 4 and 5 for 3:30 2 hour from Anthony's in Gig Harbor.  253-225-6306

We will open Mother's Weekend as well in Gig Harbor and our new location at the Pt. Defiance Marina Boathouse for our daily Noon Port of Tacoma tour.  Find us there at 5912 N. Waterfront Drive Tacoma, WA 98407

 

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library
Tunes of all types will set toes to tapping during a free musical event 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., on Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m.The Harmonica Pocket, an entertaining musical group, will keep families singing, dancing and reading with "A is for Apple"-an interactive concert and more. The group will share imaginative renditions of American folk classics and original songs from their award-winning albums. All ages will enjoy this event rolled up with hula hoops, ukuleles, Dr. Seuss and apples!Contact:Mary Getchell, Marketing & Community Relations Director 253-548-3428, cell: 253-229-4477.

Stefanic Financial Services

You are invited to attend an informative and in-depth seminar to learn more about Phillips Edison Shopping Center REIT hosted by Peter Stefanic, CLU, LUTCF, Cetera Advisors, LLC along with guest speaker Michael Leydig, Realty Capital Securities. Thursday, May 16, 2013  7:00 p.m. Location Inn at Gig harbor (Dinner Served) 3211 56th Street NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, Please RSVP to 253-851-3867.

 

Air Masters Inc.      

Special Rebate until June 14th on all new Lennox Heat Pump systems and Gas Furnaces, up to a $1,200 Rebate.
Ductless Heat Pump systems have up to $800 Rebate until May 25th. Plus, with local utility Rebates and Tax Credit Incentives, now is the time to upgrade your heating/cooling system.   If a Chamber member refers someone for an estimate and they purchase a new system, Air Masters will reward that Chamber member with a $50 gift card to their favorite restaurant or shopping venue!!  If they refer themselves, they will receive the $50 gift card!
CONTACT US:
  
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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