2009 February Monthly Newsletter

Tri-Cities Legislative Council

taking issues to Olympia

ToastMasters: the Gift of Gab! On Monday, February 9th, the Pasco Chamber will host its regular monthly luncheon meeting. This month’s speaker will be Christopher Turner of CNT Consulting in Kennewick. He’ll be speaking on speaking, more or less... Turner is a member of the My Time Our Time Toastmasters club. The group describes it’s mission as, “...to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.”

Every year about this time, the Tri-Cities Legislative Council loads up a bus and heads over to see the Powers That Be in the state capitol. And they’re asking you to come along...

development, climate change and renewable energy, regional transportation, Hanford clean-up and a discrepancy between what Lockheed-Martin pays in B&O taxes versus other DOE contractors.

The TCLC’s annual lobbying trip takes place February 19th and 20th this year. $310 covers the bus ride over and back, a night at the Red Lion Inn at Capitol Lake, meals and receptions, meetings with political officials and a group photo in the Senate.

Thursday evening, the 19th, TCLC will host a reception that is expected to attract 250 politicians, lobbyists and others. Last year a band led by Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen provided the music and they are expected back this year.

Issues that the TCLC will weigh in on this year are economic

Among the subjects on which Turner frequently consults are Team Building, Time Management, Social Styles and Communication, Leadership, Strategic Planning and Career and Life Coaching. Don’t forget to RSVP for this month’s meeting! (547-9755 or via e-mail at [email protected].)

FEBRUARY 2009

If you’re interested in joining the TCLC’s trip to Olympia, they’d love to have you along. To find out more contact the Pasco Chamber of Commerce at 547-9755.

The Legislative Council consists of representatives from the Pasco, Hispanic, West Richland and Tri-Cities Regional Chambers of Commerce and from TRIDEC and the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau. Council members meet ahead of time to decide which issues to tackle. By the time they head to Olympia, positions (and position papers) are distributed, to make sure that group members are all on the same page.

BIG THINGS

happen in Pasco

Making a Difference for the Business Community Ryan Brault, President Pasco Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is off to a great start in 2009!

The biggest crane of its kind in the world— built by Lampson International Inc.—visible for miles from the Port of Pasco.

Renewing Members 14TH AVENUE PHARMACY ALLSTATE BAISCH VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, INC. BAKER AND GILES, P. S. CPA'S BEKINS NORTHWEST/ATLAS VAN LINES BEN FRANKLIN TRANSIT CLARK JENNINGS & ASSOCIATES, INC. COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC., P. S. CONOVER INSURANCE FROM THE HEART HILLCREST BRUCE LEE MEMORIAL CENTER HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HUSK'S OFFICE FURNITURE/SUPPLIES IFC INSURANCE KUFFEL, HULTGRENN, KLASHKE & SHEA LEAVY, SCHULTZ, DAVIS & FEARING, P. S. LOURDES HEALTH NETWORK MIDDLETON SIX SONS FARMS PASCO AUTO WRECKING, INC. PASCO MACHINERY CO. PASCO VISION CLINIC, P. S. PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. PORT OF PASCO POWER CITY ELECTRIC, INC. RANDOLPH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. RDO EQUIPMENT RED LION HOTEL PASCO ROACH LAW OFFICES RUDY'S PEPPERBLENDS RUSS DEAN FAMILY RV S. S. EQ., INC. T & R FARMS, INC. VIC VANDERSCHOOR W. R. WILKINS TRI-CITIES WASHINGTON COLLECTORS TRI-CITIES, INC. YAKIMA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ZEN-NOH-HAY, INC.

The just-completed 2009 Ag Show was well-attended and the Ag Hall of Fame banquet—this year, a part of the Ag Show— was sold out. Hall of Fame inductees included the late State Representative Steve Hailey, and Franklin County pioneer farmers Leonard and Marilyn Hanses and Edwin and Jane Danz. Each had an important role in the development of our strong agricultural heritage. Thanks to the committee members, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, chamber staff and Debbie and Cathleen with Wahoo Events, who all worked hard to make these events so successful!

We look forward to continued success through the year as your chamber continues to look for new ways to add real value to your membership. Please call or stop by the chamber office with any ideas or suggestions you might have. And remember to join us at this year’s monthly luncheons or Building Bridges Networking Events. Finally, mark your calendar now for “Swirl After Sunset,” this year’s Pasco Chamber of Commerce fundraising auction event. It’s set for May 2nd at Preston Premium Wines—and I’ll see you there!

Ryan

WORTH MENTIONING Bogert Aviation of Pasco was recognized as the Small Manufacturer of the Year by the Association of Washington Business.

Arstrid Goplin of Pasco received the Women’s Leadership Through Science Award at the recent Washington State Horticultural Association meeting.

United Way, Boys and Girls Club and Hispanic Academic Achievers joined forces to host a fundraising event, raising over $87,000! McCurley Imports donated a 2009 Mercedes Benz as the door prize.

Sundown Sport and Marine of Richland received an Outstanding Customer Service Award from Malibu Boats.

Ralph Broetje of Broetje Orchards was honored as the Good Fruit Grower of the Year by Good Fruit Grower Magazine. Abadan is one of only 23 franchisees nationwide to receive Konica Minolta’s Pro-Tech Award for 2009. This award recognizes high standards of service. Loretta Marston of 123 Bookkeeping has received a certification for the 2009 version of QuickBooks.

The City of Pasco and Mid-Columbia Library are working together on the Pasco Library remodel. The library is closed through March, but services are available through a Bookmobile stationed at the Library and from the City’s CyberStop at 333 South Wehe. Mary Hopkin is the new Managing Editor of the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. Franklin PUD Commissioner Bill Gordon has been reappointed to the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council.

Members wishing to contribute to this column can email news to [email protected]

PASCO AG SHOW 2009

Growing the Seeds of Tomorrow

The 2009 Pasco Ag Show and Ag Hall of Fame Banquet are officially in the books... This year the Ag Hall of Fame Banquet was made a part of the Ag Show for the first time. As usual, a big draw was the BIG equipment brought in by various vendors... If you attended the show and would like to make requests or suggestions for next year, please give the chamber a call!

Bestway’s Field-Pro IV Kase and Kord Tuttle

Doing business at the Ag Show...

2009 Ag Show’s Top New Products

Michael Jacoby, Northwest AgriProducts

Thank You to our Sponsors!

New Holland Harvester Combine from S. S. EQ Bloomtime Biological FD Biopesticide from Northwest AgriProducts Organic Apple Butter Collection from Middleton Foods Turbo Chisel from Central Machine

AROUND TOWN

Events | Activities | Fun things to do

Premier: RDO Equipment Union Gospel Mission Food Drive: Toyota of Tri-Cities VIP Reception: Brock, Carpenter, McGuire & Dewulf • NetworkTask.com & Microsoft Ag Hall of Fame Gala: Port of Pasco Top New Products: Conover Insurance Special Speakers: Agrinorthwest • Bank of Whitman • McGregor • Wilbur Ellis Exhibit Hall: Clark Jennings

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Pesticide Credit Program: Washington Potato Commission • Northwest AgriProducts Lanyards: Fat Boys Fleet Services Ag Hall of Fame Banquet: Bank of Whitman • Brock, Carpenter, McGuire & DeWulf • Clark Jennings & Associates • Columbia Basin College • Conover Insurance • D. A. Davidson • Edward Jones, Ryan Brault • Kuo Testing Labs • Louis Meissner • Middleton Orchards • Moore Farms Co. • Northwest AgriProducts • RDO Equipment • Ronald Perkins, CPA • Tippett Company of Washington

Doug Gast Exhibit is February 2-5 at CBC’s Esvelt Gallery. A Feast for the Eyes exhibit runs February 3-27 at the Allied Arts Gallery in Richland. Hanford High School presents Little Women on February 6 & 7, 7:30PM, at the school’s Black Box Theatre. Playhouse Disney Live! February 14th, 1:30-3:00PM, at Toyota Center.

Academy of Children’s Theatre presents Little Women February 20 & 21. For more information call 943-6027. Once Upon a Mattress will be performed February 21st, at 7:30PM, at the Hanford High School Auditorium in Richland. Father Daughter Ball is February 27th, 7PM, at TRAC. Call 736-2086 for tickets.

Preston Premium Wines Annual Port Tasting will be February 14th at 7PM.

American Red Cross’ Real Hero’s Breakfast will be March 5th, 6:30AM, at TRAC.

Home and Garden Show is February 20-22 at TRAC.

Pasco City Council meets every Monday, 7:00PM, at the Pasco City Hall.

CBC Art Faculty Art Exhibit will be February 16-20 and 23-26 at CBC’s Esvelt Gallery.

Franklin County Commissioners meet every Monday, 9:00AM, at the Franklin County Court House.

Members wishing to contribute to this column can e-mail news to [email protected]

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