2008 September Monthly Newsletter

Autumn: Full Speed Ahead In May we ran photos of some of the building projects around Pasco and it got quite a response. Here’s a bit of an update… Pasco Chamber of Commerce presents

2008 SUNSHINE BALL

a Night With the Stars SEPTEMBER 27TH RED LION INN • PASCO 6:00 PM SOCIAL HOUR & PHOTOS 7:00 PM DINNER

According to the City, the rate of growth is slowing but the city is still growing. Second quarter numbers show 558 new building permits valued at $38.7 Million—lower than last year, but still positive.

Hangars, new offices for Gauntt Farms and Musser Brothers Auctions are among new tenants of the Port of Pasco’s Business Park near CBC, just off I-182.

Lourdes Health Network is building a clinic for women and children near Road 68.

One more new food option near Road 68.

Work continues on the new Chiawana High School. Students will walk in the door just about a year from now.

Tri-Cities Prep is adding 10,000 square feet of classroom space, which includes a stateof-the-art science lab.

MUSIC BY SWING SHIFT

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547-9755 SEPTEMBER 2008

Help Welcome New Members

A Year of Growth and Change for the Chamber Darrick Dietrich, President Pasco Chamber of Commerce

& New Businesses The Chamber is putting together gift bags full of items to give to new members and businesses that are new to Pasco. The bags serve as both a warm welcome and an opportunity to showcase your products and services. Members can deliver their materials to the Chamber Office. Gift Certificates SampleS Pens, note pads, and other useful items special offers Marketing Brochures

We all strive for progress. No one goes into a project intending to maintain the status quo or lose ground. And so it is with the leadership of the Chamber. Over the last year the Board of Directors and executive staff have worked to offer more real benefits and services to members. The result has been the creation of new business education and networking opportunities, an impressive list of relevant luncheon speakers, collaborative projects with other chambers and improved administration. As a result the Chamber is

stronger than it has been in years. We set a goal. We’re working together. And we’re getting there. The progress will continue. The annual election of officers takes place this month. Ten qualified, energetic candidates stepped up to run for six open positions on the Board. The quality in this group shows the strength and energy that is the Pasco Chamber. As I consider the current board members who continue on in their positions and the candi-

dates for board membership, I am confident that they will continue the work needed to build your Pasco Chamber into a strong community resource. This is my last letter to you as President of the Board of Directors. By the time the next newsletter comes out, current First Vice-President Ryan Brault will have stepped up to this position. I wish him well and thank you for the year of excellent progress, confident that we can look forward to many more.

Darrick

WORTH MENTIONING

Rick White has joined the City of Pasco as Community and Economic Development Director. 2008 is the Centennial Year of the Moore Mansion, owned by Brad & Debra Peck. James A. Moore III, grandson of the builder, is scheduled to participate in a Centennial party at the Mansion in October. Veronica Salazar is the new office manager and Justin Brault has joined the technical staff at Network Task.com. Pasco Specialty Kitchen Gift Shop has opened at 114 S. 4th Avenue. The shop features local products such as jellies, vinegars, cakes, breads and soups. Debbie Bone-Harris received the “Best of Embellishment”

Award at the Pacific Northwest Quiltfest for her wearable art creation entitled “Coral Kelp”. Cunningham Jim Carter and Buddy Cunningham of Fat Boys Fleet Services worked with Ed Mulhausen, owner of the neighboring Burger Ranch, to create a new menu item. The “Fat Boys” burger features 2 beef patties, 2 slices of cheese, ham, bacon, pickles, lettuce, sauce and a fried egg! It’s available only at the Oregon Avenue Burger Ranch. Andrea Sell of the Franklin PUD has earned the status of Journeyman Meterman. Sell is the first female to hold this title at Franklin PUD. (Maybe a slight change of title is in order?)

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PLEASE SHARE YOUR IDEAS... Your answers to these three simple questions will help us to better serve our members. Please cut this out and mail it back to the Chamber at 1925 N. 20th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301. Thank You! What can the chamber provide that will have the biggest impact on your business?

How can we make chamber luncheons a “can’t miss” event for you and your company? ______________________

o  Educational Opportunities?   (Seminars, Classes, Other)

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o  Networking Opportunities?   (Luncheons, Events, Other)

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o  Advertising Opportunities?   (Newsletter, Direct Mail, Other)

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AROUND TOWN

Events | Activities | Fun things to do Tri-City Dust Devils Season Finale will be September 3rd, 7:15PM, at Gesa Stadium. Get your tickets online at: www.tricity.dustdevils.milb.com. On the Water and In the Park Boat Show will be September 12th, 13th and 14th at Columbia Point in Richland. Pablo Cruise will perform outdoors at the east end of Clover Island on September 12th. Tickets are $20. Call 586-0541 for more info. (Must be 21) Broadway Musical CHICAGO will be at the Toyota Center on September 12th at 8:00PM. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com. This year’s Fiery Foods Festival is September 13th and 14th in downtown. Sausage Fest will be September 19th and 20th from 5:00PM to 11:55PM at Christ the King School in Richland. Country Nesters Marketplace Antique & Collectible Show is set for September 20th and 21st at the

Benton County Fairgrounds. Pasco Farmers Market is held every Wednesday & Saturday from 8:00AM to Noon at 4th Avenue and Columbia Street in downtown Pasco. Wings Over Washington Air Show will be September 24, 3:00PM to 8:00PM at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport. Heritage Days will be September 26th-28th at Sacagawea State Park. Applooza comes up September 27 from 10AM to 5PM at Liberty Christian School in Richland.

At this point, is Chamber membership what you expect it to be, and if not, how can we make it meet your expectations?________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

LITTLE MIR ACLE #61

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What can I do to become better at my job? I seem to be mired in mediocrity.

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The answer is courtesty of the great Duke Ellington: “If you want to lead the orchestra turn your back on the crowd.” Duke Ellington was often seen seated on his suitcase in the back of a Pullman car writing his music as his musicians sipped Scotch and played poker. They became intoxicated. He became a legend. Stop doing what does not take you where you want to go. Over 2400 years ago, Socrates wrote, “Break the crust of convention.” Use your time in the quest of becoming a legend.

The Pasco Chamber Sunshine Ball is September 27th at the Red Lion in Pasco. Call 547-9755 to buy tickets. The Gun & Antique Show will be held at TRAC September 12th-14th. KZHR’s Listener Appreciation Celebration is set for September 28 from 2:00 to 9:00PM at TRAC. Listen to KZHR 92.5FM Mi Favorita, to win free tickets.

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SPECIAL Building Bridges Networking Event Sept. 10th | 8:00-10:00 am | CBC Special Guest: Mel Kaufman, author of Little Miracles (Available at the Chamber Office for $10.) To RSVP call: 547-9755

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