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What can the Chamber do for You?
Nelson
STANDING OUT Even before 2008’s political advertising launched we were inundated with two to three thousand messages a day. Turning off the TV won’t make it go away. It’s on the radio, in the newspaper, on your computer, in your mailbox, on signs, clothing…even this newsletter. The bigger the crowd of advertisers, the louder the noise, the harder to hear and the less people care about the messages being sent. The competition is less other companies and more the noise, itself. In sanity’s self-defense, our ears are closing. Monday, July 14th, Sara Nelson, Creative Director for Pasco design/marketing firm Sara Nelson Design, Ltd., will address the chamber’s monthly luncheon meeting on Standing Out—finding ways to be heard amidst visual and aural pollution. Don’t forget to RSVP for the luncheon meeting by phone at 547-9755 or via e-mail: [email protected].
july 2008
Bring business cards and mar-
Most people join the chamber to increase revenue via networking. Too many read the newsletter, attend occasional meetings, then wonder why revenue never rises and whether the membership was worth the money.
keting/promotional materials to chamber functions. Say hello
to Chamber staff members. Heck, there are only two of them! Make sure they know your name and business. You’d be surprised how often they are asked, “Do you know anyone who…?”
How should chamber membership be “worked” to see a return on the investment? Here are suggestions from those who have made it work over the years…
Attend the luncheon meetings every second Monday of the month. And bring a guest. You prob-
Complete and return a New
ably owe someone lunch anyway…
Member Profile or Membership Update Form, as appropriate. That
Attend a networking event and
way you’ll know what’s going on at the chamber and the chamber can contact you if they need to refer potential business.
Follow up events with phone
Provide a digital company logo and/or digital photo of your business and/or your-
bring those business cards!
Hello !
Theresa My name is
self. And smile for the camera! Would
you rather deal with a smiler or scowler? (Potential customers feel the same!) Join a Committee. It is work and
there’s a lot to go around. But you will get to know people faster working on a project than sharing a lunch table once a month. And getting to know people IS networking.
...
calls or handwritten notes. If you can’t bring
yourself to do that, then e-mail. But more personal is better. Put an insert into the chamber newsletter.
Nearly 1,000 of those go out every month and it’s the best value in town for business-to-business advertising: 1,000 8.5” x 11” full-color glossy advertisements (two-sided, if you like) for a couple of hundred bucks plus printing… If that list sounds like work, it is. But a small business owner’s life is mostly work anyway—so invest some of it into making all the other hours more profitable.
COMMUNICATING OUR PRESENCE: THE CHAMBER WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER Darrick Dietrich, President Pasco Chamber of Commerce
I am happy to announce that the Chamber’s new website is online. Our goal has been for the Chamber to communicate with the “big wide world” via a quality web page. And now we do—with the help of chamber member Bright Web Marketing. Having a World Wide Web presence is important. Many prospective homeowners and business owners looking to relocate begin their search online. Often that search begins at a chamber of
commerce web site. That’s why the Pasco Chamber’s board decided to develop a site that serves as a “front door” to Pasco. Now you can look to www.pascochamber.org for current events and local news. I would like to express my gratitude to Craig Sutton and his staff for their excellent development work.
you to use this newsletter to let the community know about important events or milestones related to your business. In doing so you let others know that your business is developing to better serve them. And that is always a good message to send. Have a great and profitable July!
Keeping with the theme of “communicating our presence,” I would like to remind
Darrick
WORTH MENTIONING
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites received the 2008 Best of Pasco award in the lodging category by the U.S. Local Business Association. In-Home Medical has achieved the Award of Accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation for its Tri-Cities, Moses Lake and Pendleton stores. Timothy McCall has obtained a minority ownership position in In-Home Medical NetworkTask.com. Huli Huli Hawaiian Grill is now open from 11 am - 9 pm daily at 2226 W. Court Street. It is managed by Haiminh Loc. Henry Johnson, manager and broker of Clark Jennings & Associates, recently retired after 23 years with the company.
Sonic Drive-In was named Columbia Industries’ Business Partner of the Year. River News and Gifts has opened at the Pasco Airport. Dr. Richard Cummins has been selected as the new President of Columbia Basin College. He replaces Lee Thornton who retired after serving 13 years as President. Ed Ray of Conover Insurance and Ray Family Farms, LLC will be the Grand Marshal of Pasco’s Grand Ol’ 4th Parade. Wheco Fleet Services has been renamed Fatboys Fleet Services. Toyota of Tri-Cities received Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.’s President’s Award for outstanding sales and service. Clover Island Inn was honored as the Downtown Business of the Year by the Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership.
Members wishing to contribute to this column can email news to [email protected]
AROUND TOWN
Events | Activities | Fun things to do 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES July 3 | 7:15 pm | GESA Stadium Dust Devils Game July 3 | 9:30 pm | TRAC Outdoor Movie: “American Graffiti” July 4 | 7:00 am - Noon Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast July 4 | 10:00 - 11:30 am | Memorial Park Grand Ol’ 4th Parade July 4 | 8 am - 9 pm | TRAC Independence Day Car Show July 4 | 6:00 pm | Outside, in front of TRAC Sock Hop, music by Retreads July 4 | 7:30 - 10:00 pm | GESA Stadium Entertainment, Miss Tri-Cities contestants and fireworks display July 5 | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm | TRAC Independence Day Car Show Preston Premium Wines presents Vino Notte each Friday evening through August. Vino Notte features live music from
7 pm - 9 pm on the deck if the weather is lovely, or indoors if not. Wine is sold by the bottle or by the glass and a limited menu of hors d’oeuvres and desserts is available. No cover charge. No age restriction. No outside food or beverage. Winery is open til 10 pm.
Lamb Weston presents the 2008 Columbia Cup, July 25 - 27. . . the world’s fastest boats, exciting on-the-water entertainment, fun shoreline activities and more. The Benton & Franklin PUDs and Paul Parrish, Ltd. are sponsoring a special needs viewing area at the Columbia Cup Hydro Races for disabled persons and one caretaker. The booth is on the east end of the bleachers. Dial-a-ride can deliver you to the booth and parking is just around the corner. Tri-City Dust Devils play 15 home games in July at Gesa Stadium. Get your tickets online at: www.tricity.dustdevils.baseball.com. There will be a fireworks display each Saturday night! The 17th Annual Lourdes Classic Golf Tournament will be held July 11 at Canyon Lakes Golf Course. Call 546-2301 to register your team.
Membership Plaques In keeping with the Chamber’s new identity, new membership plaques have been made. New members receive a complimentary membership plaque. (If you are a new member and have not received your plaque, please contact the Chamber). If you are a long-time member and would like to replace your plaque, they are available for purchase. Please contact the Pasco Chamber for more details.
Members wishing to contribute to this column can email news to [email protected]
LITTLE MIR ACLE #12
Building Bridges Networking is joint project of the Tri-Cities Hispanic and Pasco Chambers of Commerce. Thank you to the sponsors of the first event: Ray Family, LLC | Edward Jones – Ryan Brault Studio 64 | Pasco Red Lion Mark your calendar for the next Building Bridges: July 9 | 8:00 am | Riverside Room at Clover Island Inn To sponsor an upcoming event and/or to RSVP call: 547-9755
Q A
What is the real reason people are always late?
There is only one reason for being late to any event you are attending. The one reason for being late is a low priority for the event. That is the primary reason for being tardy and I can prove it. If I were to offer you $100,000 to enter the next event sixty minutes early, would you be late? Not on your life! You would have stayed at the event all night so you would not miss the deadline. I have good news! This is not like the gaming tables in Las Vegas because there is no risk. Every event you attend is filled with a multitude of business opportunities for you.
Renewing Members
Pasco Chamber of Commerce
ABC SEAMLESS HOME EXTERIORS AUTO MACHINE AND SUPPLY BASIN GOLD BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE
PAID
PASCO WA 99301 PERMIT NO. 107
1925 N. 20TH AVE. PASCO, WA 99301
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES BROADMOOR RV & TRUCK CENTER COCA-COLA HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS ILLUSIONS SALON KING BEVERAGE, INC. LONGHORN BARBECUE RICK MILLER
SVPents by R e s a Ple amber ev ailing:
h r e-m co C l Pas -9755 o ber.org. l a r 7 fo 4 5 g ham callin @pascoc info
RONALD J. PERKINS, CPA VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. WEST COURT DENTAL CENTER WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT WILBUR ELLIS
jul08 1 2 3 4 5 07.14.08 Membership Luncheon
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pasco Red Lion | Noon
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
“Standing Out”
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Sara Nelson Sara Nelson Design, Ltd. The luncheon is sponsored by:
07.02 Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Office | 11:45AM
07.09 Building Bridges Networking Event
Riverside Room at Clover Island Inn | 8:00AM
07.15 Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Pasco Red Lion | 11:30AM
07.22 Board of Directors Meeting
Franklin PUD Auditorium | 11:45AM
27 28 29 30 31
ctions ns e l E d r a itio Bo tor pos be l f Direc
il o allots w l Board Severa r election. B need to be fo by th and are up July 18 mber office n o d a h C maile e d to th st 8th. returne Augu
Map of P asco
The Ch amb creating er and Comm unityLin a map o k are f the cit distribu y. It wil ted to v l be isitors, public the gen an eral Advertis d those reloca ting here ing spa c . e is av first-com e, first-s ailable on a e rv e db beginnin g July 1 asis .
Newsletter sponsor: DARRICK DIETRICH Writing and design for the Pasco Chamber Newsletter courtesy of SARA NELSON DESIGN, LTD. | 545-4584
Nelson
STANDING OUT Even before 2008’s political advertising launched we were inundated with two to three thousand messages a day. Turning off the TV won’t make it go away. It’s on the radio, in the newspaper, on your computer, in your mailbox, on signs, clothing…even this newsletter. The bigger the crowd of advertisers, the louder the noise, the harder to hear and the less people care about the messages being sent. The competition is less other companies and more the noise, itself. In sanity’s self-defense, our ears are closing. Monday, July 14th, Sara Nelson, Creative Director for Pasco design/marketing firm Sara Nelson Design, Ltd., will address the chamber’s monthly luncheon meeting on Standing Out—finding ways to be heard amidst visual and aural pollution. Don’t forget to RSVP for the luncheon meeting by phone at 547-9755 or via e-mail: [email protected].
july 2008
Bring business cards and mar-
Most people join the chamber to increase revenue via networking. Too many read the newsletter, attend occasional meetings, then wonder why revenue never rises and whether the membership was worth the money.
keting/promotional materials to chamber functions. Say hello
to Chamber staff members. Heck, there are only two of them! Make sure they know your name and business. You’d be surprised how often they are asked, “Do you know anyone who…?”
How should chamber membership be “worked” to see a return on the investment? Here are suggestions from those who have made it work over the years…
Attend the luncheon meetings every second Monday of the month. And bring a guest. You prob-
Complete and return a New
ably owe someone lunch anyway…
Member Profile or Membership Update Form, as appropriate. That
Attend a networking event and
way you’ll know what’s going on at the chamber and the chamber can contact you if they need to refer potential business.
Follow up events with phone
Provide a digital company logo and/or digital photo of your business and/or your-
bring those business cards!
Hello !
Theresa My name is
self. And smile for the camera! Would
you rather deal with a smiler or scowler? (Potential customers feel the same!) Join a Committee. It is work and
there’s a lot to go around. But you will get to know people faster working on a project than sharing a lunch table once a month. And getting to know people IS networking.
...
calls or handwritten notes. If you can’t bring
yourself to do that, then e-mail. But more personal is better. Put an insert into the chamber newsletter.
Nearly 1,000 of those go out every month and it’s the best value in town for business-to-business advertising: 1,000 8.5” x 11” full-color glossy advertisements (two-sided, if you like) for a couple of hundred bucks plus printing… If that list sounds like work, it is. But a small business owner’s life is mostly work anyway—so invest some of it into making all the other hours more profitable.
COMMUNICATING OUR PRESENCE: THE CHAMBER WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER Darrick Dietrich, President Pasco Chamber of Commerce
I am happy to announce that the Chamber’s new website is online. Our goal has been for the Chamber to communicate with the “big wide world” via a quality web page. And now we do—with the help of chamber member Bright Web Marketing. Having a World Wide Web presence is important. Many prospective homeowners and business owners looking to relocate begin their search online. Often that search begins at a chamber of
commerce web site. That’s why the Pasco Chamber’s board decided to develop a site that serves as a “front door” to Pasco. Now you can look to www.pascochamber.org for current events and local news. I would like to express my gratitude to Craig Sutton and his staff for their excellent development work.
you to use this newsletter to let the community know about important events or milestones related to your business. In doing so you let others know that your business is developing to better serve them. And that is always a good message to send. Have a great and profitable July!
Keeping with the theme of “communicating our presence,” I would like to remind
Darrick
WORTH MENTIONING
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites received the 2008 Best of Pasco award in the lodging category by the U.S. Local Business Association. In-Home Medical has achieved the Award of Accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation for its Tri-Cities, Moses Lake and Pendleton stores. Timothy McCall has obtained a minority ownership position in In-Home Medical NetworkTask.com. Huli Huli Hawaiian Grill is now open from 11 am - 9 pm daily at 2226 W. Court Street. It is managed by Haiminh Loc. Henry Johnson, manager and broker of Clark Jennings & Associates, recently retired after 23 years with the company.
Sonic Drive-In was named Columbia Industries’ Business Partner of the Year. River News and Gifts has opened at the Pasco Airport. Dr. Richard Cummins has been selected as the new President of Columbia Basin College. He replaces Lee Thornton who retired after serving 13 years as President. Ed Ray of Conover Insurance and Ray Family Farms, LLC will be the Grand Marshal of Pasco’s Grand Ol’ 4th Parade. Wheco Fleet Services has been renamed Fatboys Fleet Services. Toyota of Tri-Cities received Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.’s President’s Award for outstanding sales and service. Clover Island Inn was honored as the Downtown Business of the Year by the Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership.
Members wishing to contribute to this column can email news to [email protected]
AROUND TOWN
Events | Activities | Fun things to do 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES July 3 | 7:15 pm | GESA Stadium Dust Devils Game July 3 | 9:30 pm | TRAC Outdoor Movie: “American Graffiti” July 4 | 7:00 am - Noon Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast July 4 | 10:00 - 11:30 am | Memorial Park Grand Ol’ 4th Parade July 4 | 8 am - 9 pm | TRAC Independence Day Car Show July 4 | 6:00 pm | Outside, in front of TRAC Sock Hop, music by Retreads July 4 | 7:30 - 10:00 pm | GESA Stadium Entertainment, Miss Tri-Cities contestants and fireworks display July 5 | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm | TRAC Independence Day Car Show Preston Premium Wines presents Vino Notte each Friday evening through August. Vino Notte features live music from
7 pm - 9 pm on the deck if the weather is lovely, or indoors if not. Wine is sold by the bottle or by the glass and a limited menu of hors d’oeuvres and desserts is available. No cover charge. No age restriction. No outside food or beverage. Winery is open til 10 pm.
Lamb Weston presents the 2008 Columbia Cup, July 25 - 27. . . the world’s fastest boats, exciting on-the-water entertainment, fun shoreline activities and more. The Benton & Franklin PUDs and Paul Parrish, Ltd. are sponsoring a special needs viewing area at the Columbia Cup Hydro Races for disabled persons and one caretaker. The booth is on the east end of the bleachers. Dial-a-ride can deliver you to the booth and parking is just around the corner. Tri-City Dust Devils play 15 home games in July at Gesa Stadium. Get your tickets online at: www.tricity.dustdevils.baseball.com. There will be a fireworks display each Saturday night! The 17th Annual Lourdes Classic Golf Tournament will be held July 11 at Canyon Lakes Golf Course. Call 546-2301 to register your team.
Membership Plaques In keeping with the Chamber’s new identity, new membership plaques have been made. New members receive a complimentary membership plaque. (If you are a new member and have not received your plaque, please contact the Chamber). If you are a long-time member and would like to replace your plaque, they are available for purchase. Please contact the Pasco Chamber for more details.
Members wishing to contribute to this column can email news to [email protected]
LITTLE MIR ACLE #12
Building Bridges Networking is joint project of the Tri-Cities Hispanic and Pasco Chambers of Commerce. Thank you to the sponsors of the first event: Ray Family, LLC | Edward Jones – Ryan Brault Studio 64 | Pasco Red Lion Mark your calendar for the next Building Bridges: July 9 | 8:00 am | Riverside Room at Clover Island Inn To sponsor an upcoming event and/or to RSVP call: 547-9755
Q A
What is the real reason people are always late?
There is only one reason for being late to any event you are attending. The one reason for being late is a low priority for the event. That is the primary reason for being tardy and I can prove it. If I were to offer you $100,000 to enter the next event sixty minutes early, would you be late? Not on your life! You would have stayed at the event all night so you would not miss the deadline. I have good news! This is not like the gaming tables in Las Vegas because there is no risk. Every event you attend is filled with a multitude of business opportunities for you.
Renewing Members
Pasco Chamber of Commerce
ABC SEAMLESS HOME EXTERIORS AUTO MACHINE AND SUPPLY BASIN GOLD BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE
PAID
PASCO WA 99301 PERMIT NO. 107
1925 N. 20TH AVE. PASCO, WA 99301
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES BROADMOOR RV & TRUCK CENTER COCA-COLA HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS ILLUSIONS SALON KING BEVERAGE, INC. LONGHORN BARBECUE RICK MILLER
SVPents by R e s a Ple amber ev ailing:
h r e-m co C l Pas -9755 o ber.org. l a r 7 fo 4 5 g ham callin @pascoc info
RONALD J. PERKINS, CPA VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. WEST COURT DENTAL CENTER WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT WILBUR ELLIS
jul08 1 2 3 4 5 07.14.08 Membership Luncheon
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pasco Red Lion | Noon
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
“Standing Out”
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Sara Nelson Sara Nelson Design, Ltd. The luncheon is sponsored by:
07.02 Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Office | 11:45AM
07.09 Building Bridges Networking Event
Riverside Room at Clover Island Inn | 8:00AM
07.15 Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Pasco Red Lion | 11:30AM
07.22 Board of Directors Meeting
Franklin PUD Auditorium | 11:45AM
27 28 29 30 31
ctions ns e l E d r a itio Bo tor pos be l f Direc
il o allots w l Board Severa r election. B need to be fo by th and are up July 18 mber office n o d a h C maile e d to th st 8th. returne Augu
Map of P asco
The Ch amb creating er and Comm unityLin a map o k are f the cit distribu y. It wil ted to v l be isitors, public the gen an eral Advertis d those reloca ting here ing spa c . e is av first-com e, first-s ailable on a e rv e db beginnin g July 1 asis .
Newsletter sponsor: DARRICK DIETRICH Writing and design for the Pasco Chamber Newsletter courtesy of SARA NELSON DESIGN, LTD. | 545-4584
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