King County partners with Kirkland to change way it does business

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A publication of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
AUGUST 2012
August Luncheon
King County partners
with Kirkland to change
way it does business
Even if the swings weren’t perfect, at least the weather was at the Chamber’s annual golf tournament held last
month at Willows Run Golf Course. More than 110 link enthusiasts drove, pitched, putted, pouted, and pounded
chests as they competed for the impressive hardware donated by Don MacIntosh of Mac Awards.
Photos by Kristen Gonzales
August Luncheon Sponsor
Overlake Medical Clinics Kirkland has in-house lab
services and same day appointments
Overlake’s Kirkland Clinic offers quick and
easy access to excellent preventive and adult primary
care in Kirkland’s downtown core. Our primary care
physicians on staff
offer a wide range
of comprehensive
healthcare services
including health
maintenance screenings and labs, immunizations, annual
physical exams, acute
care and chronic disease management.
We have an integrated electronic medical record
system that allows us to have easy access to your
medical records at any time. We also have in-house
laboratory services available to ensure select results are
available before the end of your visit.
Same-Day Appointments
We understand it can be difficult to predict your
healthcare needs and that’s why we offer convenient,
same-day appointments. Patients are advised to call
ahead as early as possible to alert clinic staff.
A Healing Environment
In addition to excellent medical care, Overlake offers patients a comfortable and soothing environment
that supports wellness and healing. The facility features
a Northwest-contemporary interior design with calming colors, textures and lighting.
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-5 pm 425-635-6470
290 Central Way, Kirkland (Free parking!)
Learn more at www.overlakehopsital.org/clinics.
King County Executive Dow Constantine visits in August to tell Chamber
membership luncheon
attendees what is happening with his King
County administration.
In his first year
in office, he forged a
partnership to obtain
a $44 million federal
allocation for Howard Hanson Dam
repairs and dramatically reduced the
threat of Green River Valley flooding,
assembled a coalition of governments
to fund the construction of a new South
Park Bridge, and joined with the state
to finance the County’s purchase of a
Maury Island gravel mine slated for major expansion, thereby preserving a mile
of natural Puget Sound shoreline.
Before his election as Executive,
Constantine served as a King County
Council member for eight years, and has
held elected office in Washington state
for 15 years.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
MARINA ROOM
Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington
Parking available in both south & north lots
11:30 a.m. Networking & Registration
Noon
Luncheon & Program
$30 members and $35 non-members
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August 2012
2012 BOARD OFFICERS
Doug Davis
Hallmark Realty
President
Michelle Sailor
Kudos Kirkland
Vice President
Val Gurin
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Immediate Past President
Jeff Cole
Kirkland Parkplace
Vice President
Kathy Feek
Conover Feek
Vice President
Community Outreach
David DeBois
Banner Bank
Vice President
Bonnie McLeod
McLeod Insurance, Inc.
Vice President Membership
Vince Isaacson
Lake Street Diamond Company
Vice President
Kristen Gonzales
Sterling Savings Bank
Vice President Events
Kevin Hansen
Livengood, Fitzgerald & Alskog, PLLC
Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Brett Johnson
Lee Johnson Chevrolet-Mazda-Kia, Inc.
Sue Gemmill
Carillon Properties
Tom Thompson
Argosy Cruises
Belinda Jensen
Heathman Hotel
“A” Liengboonletchai
Simplicity Décor
Bob Malte
Evergreen Hospital
Medical Center
EX OFFICIO
Walt Krueger
Kiwanis – Kirkland Service Clubs
Dan Mayer
Kirkland Performance Center
Mark Shinstrom
Shinstrom & Norman, Inc.
Peter Kirk Club
Karen Story
Neighborhoods
Kurt Triplett
SummerFest and Beyond
A new event is coming to Kirkland and expectations are
high. Months of planning, fundraising, negotiations and
contracts are culminating in a two-day event that will draw
people from far and wide. If it’s high culture you’re after, The
Winter’s Tale by Shakespeare, is sure to entertain. If you have
children, there will be endless activities and play areas. Foodies will have over 16 food trucks to sample from. Add music,
art exhibits and a beer and wine garden and you get an event
that has something for everyone.
Kirkland has been producing one exciting event after
another this year. Starting with The Shamrock Run, we had
over 2,000 runners racing out of Marina Park and reveling
around town.
The Concerts in the Park kicked off in June and music
continues to reverberate throughout downtown each Tuesday morning and Thursday evening.
The Celebrate Kirkland 4th of July parade and fireworks,
was a huge success thanks to our sponsors and the City of
Kirkland’s commitment to ensure that this tradition lives on.
Kirkland Uncorked was another home-run success bringing
people from all points in the northwest to town.
The Cruise In and Dance/Car Show rolled into town
with beautiful weather, and the glossy polish of spiffed- up
colorful cars reflected the sun up and down the waterfront.
SummerFest will be the last of the big events for the summer and is a fitting bookend to an amazing season.
None of these events could happen without an event
leader and their dedicated volunteers. Ben Wobker, owner of
Lake Washington Physical Therapy, spearheaded The Shamrock Run. Karen Story oversees the bookings and planning
of the Summer Concerts Series. Penny Sweet, City Council
member and owner of The Grape Choice, pulled everybody
together for Celebrate Kirkland. Teri Fletcher of Hallmark
Realty and her team made the Car Show possible, and Rob
Butcher of Kirkland Views along with Michele Sailor are
co-chairs spearheading a dynamic committee of local citizens
and business people producing SummerFest. Everyone running these events has a full time job and it is astounding the
additional hours they put in to make these events happen.
Kirkland is lucky to have such dedicated volunteers who pull
off these events on a shoestring budget.
As we roll into September our attention turns to
smaller scale and more business focused events. The Greater
Kirkland Chamber of Commerce will produce Sustainable
CHAMBER
STAFF
September, a month of programs designed around companies,
services, homes and products that help sustain our planet’s
resources. Chamber lunches will have forums featuring leaders
in sustainability and breakout sessions with experts in the field.
An after-hours vendor fair, sponsored
by The Kirkland Reporter, will display
merchants specializing in green products
and resources.
In November, the Chamber brings
attention to our high tech entrepreneurs.
StartUp Weekend (some are calling
it a Hackethon), will take place at the
Woodmark Hotel. Over 125 of the best
and brightest in the IT industry will gather November 9 to hear
from visionaries, and then they will be given an assignment to
create a new company or IT application within 48 hours. They
will sleep little and work tirelessly to be rated highest when they
present the outcome of their work to a panel of judges representing leaders in the field. Not only will StartUp Weekend
Kirkland allow industry leaders to vet the local talent, but there
will also be cash prizes, job offers, promotions, and stories in
techie publications. Stay tuned to learn more about this exciting event in the months ahead.
The Summer Concerts and the
Kirkland Downtown Association
are collaborating on a special
show, Friday, August 10. Awardwinning progressive banjo player
Jayme Stone merges World Music
with Progressive Bluegrass and
is revered in Canada. Be sure to
make a date to see Jayme Stone at
the Kirkland Performance Center.
Tickets are only $15. Buy tickets
and learn more here: http://www.
kpcenter.org/performances/jaymestone. Support the KPC’s mission of
bringing quality, affordable music
and theater to the Eastside!
When calling 425.822.7066 after hours, or if all lines are busy, you can quickly access the desired staff
mailbox by pressing the mailbox number followed by the pound (#) sign at any time during the recording.
Bruce Wynn, Executive Director....................................................6#[email protected]
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August 2012
Business plan doesn’t have to be
complex but is important
I used to
teach a course at
Everett Community College
on how to write
a business plan. By the end of the
class, those who passed the course had
produced something that most small
business owners do not have – a thoroughly researched and well documented
business plan.
Why would anyone embark on the
treacherous journey of business ownership without a roadmap? I have heard
lots of excuses. My business is too small.
It’s all in my head. I do not have time to
Policy committee
endorses roads levy
At its July 16th meeting the
Kirkland Chamber Public Policy Committee in a vote of 5 members with
two abstentions recommended that
the Chamber Board
support the City of
Kirkland levy for
road improvements. The committee will
consider whether to
support the park levy
at its next meeting on August 20th and
will be considering the Eastside Legislative Coalition positions in detail.
August Business
Networking Luncheon
Thursday, August 9
Crab Cracker
452 Central Way -- downtown Kirkland
11:45am Check-in and order lunch
Noon-1pm Networking
$12/Members; $15/ Non-members
work on my business because I am working in my business.
A business plan does not need to be
a magnum opus. In fact, the executive
summary of a good business plan contains
the key information that is fundamental
to defining your business and how it will
make money. While executive summaries
normally run two to three pages in length,
it is possible to boil things down even
further into a one page document that
covers the following topics:
• Customer Problem
• Your Solution
• Business Model (how you make
money)
• Competitive Advantage
• Management Team
• Financial Summary
If the thought of preparing a full
blown business plan is too daunting, try
coming up with a one pager. Because if
you do not know where you are going,
any road will take you there.
Duncan Milloy, Ph.D., is Kirkland’s
Business Retention Consultant. He can be
reached at 425.829.7234 or dbmilloy@
gmail.com.
Thanks to our 2012 sponsors.
Contact the Chamber office
to be a 2012 sponsor.
DIAMOND
($10,000 and above)
GOLD
($5000 and above)
Thanks to all who helped make
golf tournament a success
The 18th Annual Peter Kirk Golf Classic at Willows Run Golf Club was a success! A very big thank you to this year’s Golf Committee: Kristen Gonzales, Craig
Ortloff, Doug Davis, Bruce Wynn, and Judi Meek. The golf tournament had great
support from Rob Ahrendt, Patty Tucker, Laura Gross, Stephanie Crawley, Bev
Anderson, and Ben Lindholm
A special ‘Thank You’ to this year’s sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor—Edward Jones Investments
Box Lunch Sponsor—Sterling Bank/Kirkland
Awards Dinner Sponsor—Waste Management
Hole Sponsors: Merrill Gardens-Kirkland, Courtyard by Marriott, Edward
Jones, Fairfax Hospital, Frontier Communications, The Heathman Hotel, Overlake Medical Clinics Kirkland, Life Care Center of Kirkland, Shinstorm & Norman, Inc., Sterling Bank, Lee Johnson Chevrolet-Mazda-Kia, Comcast Business
Services, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, Hallmark Realty, EvergreenHealth,
Kirkland Downtown Assoc., and The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa
Contest Sponsors: Honda of Kirkland; KeyBank at Kirkland Parkplace;
Past Chamber Presidents-Teddy Overleese, Craig Ortloff, Jim Hutchinson,
Patti Smith, Brenda Nunes; Wells Fargo Home Mortgage/Scott Becker; Lake
Washington Physical Therapy; 2012 Board of Directors-Jeff Cole, Bonnie
McLeod, Walt Krueger; and UBS Financial/Val Gurin
Supporters/Door Prizes/Goodie Bags: Zing HQ, The Woodmark Hotel,
Mac Awards, Pass Port Unlimited, Argosy Cruises, Seattle Seahawks, Willows
Run Golf Course, SkyMania Trampolines, Overlake Medical Clinics Kirkland,
and Troy McVicker, EventSource Northwest.
Thanks for the great service to the Chamber, Mary!
Longtime Chamber employee Mary Ousley, often the
first voice you heard when calling the office, a tireless event
support person, and valuable
newsletter article recruiter and
proofreader, retired after the
golf tournament. Enjoy retirement, Mary, and we promise
Judi Meek presents Mary Ousley with a certificate of not to forward the phone calls
appreciation for her dedicated service to the Chamber. to your home.
SILVER
($2500 and above)
BRONZE
($1000 and above)
Merrill Gardens
Overlake Medical Clinics Kirkland
CRYSTAL
($500 and above)
Cascadia Community College
Shinstrom & Norman
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August 2012
Seafair pirates showed up at the caaaaarrh show.
Legends Car Club car show in Kirkland
One T-Bird and two love birds
4-wheeled classics draw 2-legged visitors
This head turner had cameras clicking.
Classic cars filled downtown for the annual Legends Car
Club event. A beautiful day helped draw thousands of
visitors.
Photos by Jeff Hoerth
Getting a boost for a better looksie
The 60s meets the 50s.
Nice day for a convertible
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August 2012
Event momentum continues with
Kirkland SummerFest in August
By Scott Becker,
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Ambassador Chair
Here we are in August and the
summer is coming to a close. July was
busy for all of us with the Chamber
luncheon, a successful Business After
Hours at Ford/Hyundai of Kirkland
and another Chamber Golf tournament, held at Willows Run. By the time
you read this, SummerFest, presented
by The Kirkland Auto Dealers, will
be upon us and thousands of people
will be descending on Kirkland, Friday
night August 10th and all day Saturday,
August 11th. Friday night there will be
a Shakespeare play performed in Marina
Park, along with tasty dining choices
from a few of the food trucks on site.
Saturday, beginning at 11am, visi-
Ambassadors
Committee Chair:
Scott Becker
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Rob Ahrendt
Edwards Jones
Kelly Anderson
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Craig Gaudry
Craig Gaudry & Associates Windermere Real Estate
Rod Graham
Rod Graham Handyman &
Painting Services
Diana Kohn
Flair
Lynn Hajnal
Balanced Bodyworks
Kathy Nakayama
Nakayama Acupuncture &
Oriental Medicine
Helga Simmons
Helga Simmons Interior Design LLC
Ruthie Smith
Opus Bank
Susan Stearns
Totally Sound Fitness, Inc.
Pam Wilcut
Pamela K. Wilcut, P.S.
tors can enjoy four
stages with music,
artists creating sculpture and paintings, a
wine & beer garden,
clowns and jugglers
strolling the streets,
16 food trucks, a kid’s village sponsored
by EvergreenHealth with storytelling,
crafts, several “Touch-a-Trucks,” video
games, and bouncy toys.
The ambassadors meet the last
Thursday of every month at 11:30, at
the Crab Cracker. Come check us out
and be a part of the action group at the
Chamber! Please call me at 425-8936141 to learn more.
Ford of Kirkland hosted the July After
Hours with a nice turnout. Owners Jim
and Amy Walen announced Jim’s recent
return from a trip to Detroit where he
serves on a Ford marketing advisory
council. Jim said more new vehicles are
on the way to the local dealership.
Photos by Jeff Hoerth
Vacancy on salary
Save the Date for our 2012 events! commission; apply
Our monthly networking events are on separate weeks. The formula is:
Business Network Lunch is on Thursday of the 1st week of the month.
Membership Luncheons are Tuesdays on the 2nd week of the month.
Business After Hours are Thursdays on the 3rd week of the month.
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The Business Networking Lunch is the first Thursday of each month.
August 9
October 4
September 6
November 8
December 6
This event will rotate among member restaurants. Check www.kirklandchamber.org for locations. Admission is a lunch purchase from the menu. n
Membership Luncheons are Tuesdays on the 2nd week of the month.
August 14 September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11
Woodmark Hotel, 11:45am-1:15pm, $30 members, $35 Guests. Includes
parking validation.
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Business After Hours are Thursdays on the 3rd week of the month – 5:30-7:30pm
– except for the December event at Madison House. $12 members/$15 guests
Check www.kirklandchamber.org for locations.
August 23
September 20
December 6
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trade show site TBA
October 18 1November TBA
by August 9
The City of Kirkland has an
unexpired adult vacancy on its Salary
Commission.
The Salary Commission sets the
salaries of the Mayor and City Council
Members. The Commission is made up
of three citizens who are appointed for
staggered terms by the Mayor with the
approval of the City Council. The appointment for the current vacancy ends
on March 31, 2013.
Applicants must be at least 18 years
of age and reside within the city limits
of Kirkland. Completed applications
must be received by the City Clerk prior
to 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012.
Interviews will be scheduled in midSeptember.
To learn more about the Salary
Commission and to obtain the community service application, go to www.
kirklandwa.gov, visit Kirkland City
Hall at 123 5th Avenue, or call the City
Clerk’s Office at 425-587-3190.
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August 2012
New Members
The Ashrom Yoga
Hot Power Yoga, Classic Hot, Yin &
Yang, Kids & Youth Yoga
12637 NE 85th Street
Kirkland WA 98033
Desiree Adams
425 828-9642
Bright Horizons at Kirkland
Bright Horizons is the leading provider
of high-quality early education and
preschool in Kirkland.
520 Kirkland Way
Kirkland WA 98033
Suzanne Weber
425 827-1022
Coakley Development Group, LLC/
Windermere Real Estate East, Inc.
Broker and Land Specialist
3933 Lake Washington Blvd. NE,
Suite 100
Kirkland WA 98033
Joe Coakley
206 979-0693
Elevation Church
An intercultural community of Christfollowers
16300 112th Avenue NE
Bothell WA 98011
Ada Antoci
425 207-0395
Embody Health
Personal and group fitness
and nutrition coaching
11803 98th Avenue NE
Kirkland WA 98034
Josh Cooper
425 307-1241
Global Pulp & Paper, Inc. (GLOPAP)
Sales, Trade and Finance of Pulp &
Paper Products
10608 NE 60th Street
Kirkland WA 98033
Vafa Fouroohi
425 283-6611
Matthew A. Bagnulo, DDS, PS
Dentist
11830 NE 128th Street, #202
Kirkland WA 98034
Matthew Bagnulo
425 821-9000
Nautilus Learning
Education
2889 152nd Avenue NE,
Bldg. 12, Suite A
Redmond WA 98052
Mark Ricker
425 502-6515
The Lodge Sports Grille
Restaurant
107 Lake Street
Kirkland WA 98033
Shawn Roten
425 202-7663
Chamber member publishes book on
overcoming personal challenges
Kirkland Chamber member Diana Lynn (aka Diana Kohn) will have a book
signing to celebrate publication of Pieces of Me: Life of a Recovering Dysfunctional.
Pieces of Me is a collection of short stories about events that have happened in her
life. “Some of them are miracles. Some of them are life lessons,” says Kohn. “All of
them were written to inspire you to follow your heart, live
your dreams, and have the best life possible.”
Details on a date and time for the book signing will
be announced in the weekly Chamber email of upcoming
events (look in the right hand column). In the meantime,
the book is available in traditional and electronic format
at Amazon.com and in traditional format at local retailer
Parkplace Books.
Member mailing labels available for direct mail
Want to create a Direct Mail
campaign to send to members?
The Chamber makes it easy with
up-to-date Chamber membership
labels. One-time use is $50.
Call the Chamber at 425-822-7066.
Renewing Members
1-5 Years
Chameleon Technologies, Inc.
Mortgage Capital Associates, Inc.
Emerson Apartments
Club Auto Kirkland (part of LeMay
Museum)
Key Bank
NewLife Interiors, Inc.
Soundmark Wealth Management,
LLC
UBS Financial Services Inc.
6-9 Years
Langton Spieth LLC
Helga Simmons Interior Design,
LLC
Northwest Cellars, LLC
Sound Transit
11 Years
Lynn’s Bistro
Euro-asian Bistro, serving lunch & dinner, catering too
214 Central Way
Kirkland WA 98033
Linn My Tran
425 889-2808
13 Years
Kirkland Parkplace - Touchstone
Development Corporation
Kirkland Parkplace
401 Parkplace, Suite 105
Kirkland WA 98033
Jeff Cole
425 827-7789
14 Years
The Crab Cracker
Restaurant
452 Central Way
Kirkland WA 98033
Shirley Day
425 827-8700
17 Years
Houghton Shopping Center
Neighborhood shopping center - for
leasing information call 425/881-7831
16508 NE 79th Street
Redmond WA 98052
Michael Nelson
425 881-7831
18 Years
Metropolitan King County Council
King County Courthouse, 516 - 3rd
Avenue, RM 1200
Seattle WA 98104
Jane Hague
206 296-1006
19 Years
Zing HQ
Marketing and Branding Services for
Small Businesses, Organizations, &
Individuals
7027 NE 134th St.
Kirkland WA 98034
Jeff Hoerth
206 353-1254
27 Years
Baymont Inn & Suites
Worth Checking Into!
12223 NE 116th St
Kirkland WA 98034
Clarisa Baltazar
425 822-2300
28 Years
Carillon Properties
Property Management
4100 Carillon Point
Kirkland WA 98033
Barbara Leland
425 822-1700
29 Years
15 Years
Critter Doctor
Full Service Veterinarian
11828 Slater Avenue NE, Ste. 100
Kirkland WA 98034
Wendy Bernstein, D.V.M.
425 823-6762
Kirkland Arts Center
Art Education for All Ages & Contemporary Art Gallery
620 Market Street
Kirkland WA 98033
Christopher Shainin
425 822-7161
Peter Kirk Club Members
Past Presidents
Harry Cummings
Robert P. Tjossem
Richard Ekins
William C. Woods
Charlie Wittenberg
T. J. Woosley
Donovan Tracy
Linda Holman
Teddy Overleese
Craig Ortloff
Jim Lauinger
Gary Cohn
Jeff Clark
Ben Lindekugel
Patti Smith
Michael Nelson
Jim Hutchinson
Brenda Nunes
Chuck McWilliams
Michelle Goerdel
Val Gurin
Patron Members
Carillon Properties
Conover Feek
EvergreenHealth
Edward Jones
Frontier Communications
Google
Heathman Hotel
Modular Electric, Inc.
Puget Sound Energy
Waste Management
Woodmark Hotel Yacht Club
& Spa
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August 2012
Sustainable September returns after 1 year hiatus with green
classes and networking events; green leaders to be spotlighted
Back by popular demand! The Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with
Keller Williams Greenworks, Sustainability Foundation, Hallmark Realty, City
of Kirkland, Waste Management, Puget Sound Energy
and Cascade Water Alliance have been meeting weekly
to plan a 2012 comeback of Sustainable September complete with educational and networking events for both
Kirkland businesses and residents. The Chamber will be
putting a sustainable focus on many of our traditional
events and putting the spotlight on members who are
leading the sustainability efforts in our community.
Our business luncheon will include a panel of service providers from the City
and local utilities who will update us on their sustainable initiatives and plans
supporting the long-term viability of Kirkland. Informal roundtables hosted by
representatives from our utilities and City departments, will be on-hand after the
luncheon to provide resources and answer all of your questions. Our Business
After Hours, sponsored by the Kirkland Reporter and co-hosted by Eastside Green
Drinks, will be augmented with a vendor fair featuring green companies and organizations in our region.
In addition to Chamber managed
events, our members and partners will
be providing additional events targeting
industry sectors and residents. The City
of Kirkland will host a developer’s forum
to update the builders and developers
in the community on code amendment
changes. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service and Independent Brokers
Association will be offering green educational events for real estate professionals.
The Master Builder’s Association is offering both consumer education classes
and builder events.
If you would like to participate or
sponsor an event, please contact Doug
Davis of Hallmark Realty, Brenda
Nunes of Keller Williams GreenWorks,
or the Chamber staff.
The schedule of Sustainable
September events is still evolving but
a preliminary schedule of events is as
follows:
Real Estate Professional
Education. “Green and Energy Star
Appraising: How Agents Affect
the Process.”Northwest Multiple
Listing Service
September 19, 8:30am-4:30pm
11430 Northeast 120th
Street Kirkland, WA 98034
This seven-clock hour class is
designed to give Puget Sound real estate
brokers and builders a thorough understanding of green and energy efficient
features and benefits from an appraiser’s
perspective. Participants will learn to
identify the specific components of green and energy efficient homes with an understanding of the add value they bring and which components have social/marketing
value and which have quantitative value.
Master Builders Association Solar Breakfast
September 20, 7:30-9am
Master Builders Association 335 116th Ave., Bellevue, Washington
98004
A lively panel discussion of some of this region’s pioneers in residential solar.
Learn what is working and creative innovative installations and financing packages.
Kirkland Green Team Developer Series
September 26, 8:30-10:30 am
Kirkland City Hall
Meet with members of the City’s planning department to gain insight in the new
Green Codes and how to implement them in your developments.
Business After Hours and Sustainable Vendor Fair
September 27 , 6-8pm
Woodmark Hotel
An informal networking event , sponsored by the Kirkland Reporter and cohosted with Eastside Green Drinks. The trade show will provide an opportunity to
meet with individual and companies providing sustainable services and products.
Vendor Tables: $50 for Chamber Members (half tables for $25) $100 for non-members
Built Green Conference 9
September 27
Mukilteo’s Rosehill Community Center in Snohomish County. The conference includes the unbelievable scenery and a full day of networking and learning about the latest green-building trends and technologies. For more
information, visit www.builtgreen.net
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August 2012
These scores make Tiger look like an amateur. Thank goodness for ‘best ball.’
Leslie Mix shows a textbook example of a golf drive with head down, knees slightly
bent, and follow through. Of course, with a tutoring business called Academic Link, a
textbook golf drive just seems appropriate.
Photos by Jeff Hoerth
Where’s State Patrol when you need ‘em. Eric Clark of Ford of Kirkland and Scott
Becker with Wells Fargo tear up the course in one way at least.
Chamber Operations & Member Services Manager Judi Meek with AdminAssistant
Mary Ousley behind her confirm a scoring decision before naming a winning team.
First place team: L-R, Tony Guidotti, Bob Ford,
Dale Denny, Tom Newbourne
Scenes from the 18th Annual Peter Kirk Golf
Classic at Willows Run Golf Course in Redmond
2nd place team: L-R, Matt Ross, Brian McMaster, Ryan
Patrick and Sean Psaradelis
3rd place team: L-R, Val Gurin, Evan
Johnsen, Tyler Matthews Not shown - Dave
Noonan
Team photos by Judi Meek
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August 2012
Save the date! Biz Fair 2012 — 1 day, 1 place
Learn from experts how to form
and run a successful business at the 16th
annual Washington Small Business Fair
Saturday, September 29, 8 am to 3:30
pm., at Renton Technical College, 3000
NE 4th Street, in Renton.
Sharpen your skills — attend seminars that cover important, up-to-date
topics for all stages of business ownership. Savvy business experts share their
knowledge and real-life experiences.
Save valuable time and money —
connect with 30 federal, state and local
government agencies, and business and
trade associations to get the information
you need. The fair is free, with plenty of
free parking and no advance registration
required. Visit the Biz Fair website at
www.bizfair.org for more information.
kirkland summerfest
marina park and downtown kirkland
Friday night
classics
saturday fun in the sun
Kirkland SummerFest sponsor Symetra
presents the Seattle Shakespeare
Company performing William
Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
from 7-9 pm at the Marina Park
Stage. Chamber music trio Parnassus
Project performs 6-7 pm before the show.
Free admission. Some food trucks will be
on site plus the Beer & Wine Garden will
be open 5-9 pm. Or make a night of it by
stopping at a local restaurant beforehand.
Oktoberfest-Style
Beer & Wine Garden
Bouncy Toys Touch-A-Truck
Story Time Games & Crafts
Face Painting Video Games
Zuma Rock Climbing Wall
Artists and Vendor Booths
Student Art Competition
Tasty Meals from
16 Gourmet Food Trucks
Kirkland Rotary Club
Duck Dash
Live Music on 4 Stages
Cherry Cherry Neil Diamond Tribute Band • Dudley Manlove Quartet
Elliot Bay Music Group • Alma y Azucar • Spyrographs • Quiet Storm
Buckets of Rain • Ayron Jones & The Way • Jr. Cadillac • Geoffrey Castle
City Faire • Acapulco Gold • Uncle Bonsai • 24 Hr. Diesel • Wickerman
Mutha Knows Best • Marilyn & the G Strings • The Retrospectacles
Friday, August 10
5-9 pm
Benefitting
Saturday, August 11
11am-10:30 pm
Sponsored in part by
go to www.kirklandsummerfest.com for complete details and schedules
Join now and make 2012 a great year!
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We’re the voice of business in
Kirkland. Join with hundreds of
other businesses in helping to
make Kirkland a better place to
live, work, and play!
Make Chamber membership a
part of your 2012 marketing
and philanthropic plans.
Learn more at
www.kirklandchamber.org
or call the office at
(425) 822-7066.
You can mail this application
with payment to Kirkland
Chamber of Commerce,
233 Kirkland Ave., Suite 102,
Kirkland, WA 98033
Other benefits include:
• A listing on the Chamber website
with a link to your own website or
e-mail addresses
• Mention in the monthly newsletter
and a plaque that shows customers
you help support the community.
• Introduction at the Chamber
membership luncheon and other
events
• Terrific networking opportunities
each month at different times and
locations (And unlike at other
business groups, you are not fined for
missing a function.)
• A chance to participate in the
Chamber health insurance plan.
Membership in the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Dues paid to the Chamber are not a charitable tax deduction for federal income tax purposes.
The Chamber is not a charity, but serves as an advocacy organization for area businesses.
2012 annual dues by # of employees
Associate* call 16-20 $546
1-3 $302 21-30 $668 4-6 $355 31-40 $806 7-10 $387 41-50 $962 11-15 $467 51-60 $1075 * Individual, non-business, or non-profit organization
61-70 71-80 81-90 91-100 100+
$1237
$1379
$1565
$1721
negotiable
233 Kirkland Ave., Suite 102
Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: 425.822.7066
Fax: 425.827.4878
[email protected]
www.kirklandchamber.org