Networking Events Scheduled in June

Chamber happening draws a crowd

The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce networking event is being held at Northwood Hall on Friday, June 13.. The networking event is a great way to meet other business people in the community. It includes networking, breakfast and a chance to win wonderful prizes all for just $11. Reservations are required by calling 734-1330 or email the Chamber at chamber@ bellingham.com. Chamber members and their guests are invited to attend. Non-members can attend each event once prior to joining the Chamber. The Meeting is from 7:30 AM - 9 AM. Yes, it’s Friday the 13th.

 

Business after Business at Metcalf Hodges

Business after Business is a monthly event for Chamber Members and guests. The Business after Business is generally held the third Thursday of every month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Refreshments, networking, tours, prizes and a nice time are always a part of the event. This month the Business after Business is on Thursday June 19th at Metcalf, Hodges, CPA - 770 East Holly in Bellingham. (Intersection of Holly and Lakeway Drive). Join us. You will be happy you did.

 

Ski to Sea Golf Results

Mike Green, Owner of Amjay Silk printing is presented the Winton Deford Memorial Golf trophy by Pat Rowe, chamber development director. It is the second Ski to Sea Golf Classic in a row that Amjay has been awarded for the winning open division Ski to Sea Golf Classic Trophy. Members of the team were, Russ Dorr, Jack Kaufman, Mike Green and Les Galley. The trophy is given in perpetual memory of Winton Deford, who donated hours and hours of time to previous Ski to the Sea Golf Classics.

Recreation division first place team was CDE Construction. Team members were Craig Engles, Jerry DeNadel, Dave Hamstra, and Brent Kok.

Other top teams were:

Open Division
2nd – The Bankers
3rd – Pulse Publications

Rec. Division
2nd Edge Inspection
3rd Qwest

 

Thanks to everyone who sponsored the event, donated auction items, and played golf. The sun shone all day long. Shuksan Golf Club put on a great dinner and a good time was had by all. A big thank you to the Ski to Sea Golf Committee. Co-Chairs Merle Perkins of Northpole Products and Leon Ford of Cascade Radio. Members Keith Wallace of Wallace Rice Benefits, Toni Simler of U & Me Dance, Bob Hagedorn of Pulse Publications and Mike Green of Amjay Silkscreening.

 

Business Survey to Include All Whatcom County Businesses

The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a part of Western Washington University’s Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) implementation of a countywide business survey starting at the end of May. This survey grew out of the enormous interest generated at the Peeling Back the Myths presentation at the Bellwether in January. At that presentation, CEBR director Hart Hodges and Tom Dorr, director of WWU’s Small Business Development Center, discussed the current economic situation in Whatcom County. The new survey is planned as an annual event and this year will include new information about various industries that have been underrepresented in previous studies, including the agricultural sector. The survey results will help the business community and legislators gauge how Whatcom County businesses are faring, provide previously unavailable data such as numbers of part-time vs. full-time workers, and will be an indicator of shared problems and issues among business owners.

CEBR has joined with a variety of local business and economic development organizations for this survey. The county Chambers of Commerce had been planning a survey, as had several other organizations, so a coalition was formed to prevent duplication of efforts and to make sure county business owners are not inundated with survey requests. Each participating organization was asked to assist in formulating the survey questions, with survey results providing direction for each when planning services. Included in the survey creation process were the Whatcom County Chambers, the Port of Bellingham, Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center, the Economic Development Council, Worksource, a representative from both the County and the City of Bellingham, the Lummi Indian Business Council, the Downtown Renaissance Network, and the local chapter of the Washington Latino Business Association. The results of the survey will be presented to the community in early fall.

This will be largely an online survey, with hard copy versions available at each Chamber of Commerce or by phone request. Printable versions will also be available on the survey web site, which can either be filled out and faxed or mailed. Baron and Company will be assisting with the online survey, and data will be held and maintained at the CEBR office. Information will be strictly confidential, names will be separated from survey questions upon receipt, used only to enter participants in a drawing for prizes. You will find a link to the survey at http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/cebr.

When survey is submitted, participants will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of three premium prizes:

• An overnight stay for two in a deluxe room and two Swedish massages at the Chrysalis Inn and Spa.

• A $100 gift certificate to the Oyster Bar Restaurant on Chuckanut Drive,

• Two tickets to a show of your choice in the regular Mount Baker Theatre 2003-04 Season

Why join the Chamber of Commerce?

Good reasons to join the area’s largest non-profit business and networking organization. Your Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

• Group medical insurance plans, dental, vision, long term care, etc. for qualified businesses employing 1 to 100 people.

• Networking Breakfast Event - once a month event attracts well over 100 participants per event (27,720 leads exchanged every year).

 

Chamber Membership Grows

The following businesses, individuals and organizations became members of the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce in April:

 

Financial Consultant
David J. Wilson
2219 Rimland Dr. Ste: 105
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-0267
Provision of financial services

 

ALLDATA Shredding, Inc.
F.A. Pestarino, CEO
Robin Pestarino, Pres.
PO Box 1015
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 588-1616
Bonded & insured, secure, confidential document & data destruction

 

Austin Chiropractic, Inc
Dr. Keith Austin, CEO
Tara Austin, Office Mgr.
1200 Lakeway Dr.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-5263
Chiropractic clinic

 

Bailine of Bellingham
Linda Duronso, CEO
1414 Broadway Ste: G
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-0553
Women’s figure salon

 

D&S Custom Homes, LLC
Derrick & Shari DeBoom, Owners
602 Cascade Court
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6697
Residential construction

 

Decisions Plus
William Thibodeau, Owner
PO Box 1143
Bellingham, WA 98227
(360) 527-8542
Computer consulting, Windows servicing, custom programming

 

Diverse Cities
El Hadji Lo, Pres
Evelyne Gadeau-Lo, Consultant
312 W. Champion St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-8245
Multi-ethnic gifts; original artwork

 

HR Insights
Raquel Hansen, Owner
PO Box 637
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 380-0559
Human resource consulting for small & medium size businesses to include benefits & compensation, training & development, employment law issues, conducting investigations, employee relations

 

Keller Williams Realty
J.D. Merris
3800 Byron St.
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 738-9418
Realtor

 

Launching Success Learning Store
Mr. Bob Gwaltney, Pres.
Dr. Dan Sanford, VP/Mrkting
3030 Northwest Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-2641
Providing educational materials for teachers & home schoolers

 

LTC Capstone
Lisa Schork, Agent
233 S. Ashley St.
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 715-8582
Marketing/education/providing long term care planning & insurance

 

Par Yacht Charters
Peter Rynders, Pres.
Christine Palmerton, Office Mgr.
2620 N. Harbor Loop Dr. Ste: 8
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 752-5754
Yacht charters and sales

 

Starr Map Co.
Victoria Starr, Pres.
Christine Magnussen, Mkting/PR Dir.
PO Box 1278
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 588-0144
Illustrated Bellingham map featuring local businesses/advertising

 

The Vortex Marketing Group
Trisha Peterson, Principal
2857 Leeward Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-2763
Cellular, business software & data

 

Thomas Printing
Frank Thomas, Owner
Greg Scherzinger, Sales
1300 W. Holly D-6
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-2080
High-end, state of the art, printing company

 

Westcoast Counseling & Treatment Center
Linda Waller, Co-Owner
Carole Wells, Co-Owner
1200 Dupont St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-7577
Substance abuse outpatient treatment/education/assessments; individual, couples, family counseling

 

Whatcom Day Academy
Susan Donnelly, Dir.
Mary Jayne Velijkov, Dev. Coordinator
5217 Northwest Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 312-1103
Non-profit, independent school; prekindergarten-8th grade

 

Windermere Real Estate
Michelle Harrington, Realtor
515 W. Bakerview Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 734-7500
Real estate associate specializing in relocation services

 

Wise Enterprises, LLC
Dennis Wise, Owner
William Crocker, Mgr.
2406 Iron St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-1800
Land developers

 

Reneweing Members

23rd Street Interiors
Apex Property Management, Inc
Automated Mailing Services
Bellingham Plumbing & Heating
Chandos Marine
Chuckanut Property Management, Inc
Elan Vital Longevity Institute
Fiber Recovery, Inc
Frazier Chiropractic
Haggen, Inc.
Lehmann’s Maytag Home Appliance Center
Lithtex Northwest
Mary Anne Unrau Enterprises, Ltd
Northwest Youth Services
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Rollo Van Slyke
Schnauzer Crossing Bed & Breakfast
Semiahmoo Resort
Signs Plus/Tint Plus
St. Francis Extended Health Care
Tenaska Washington Partners, LP