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The mission of the Clarkston
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NOVEMBER 2010
Visionary Leaders
Vern Eide Clearwater
Snake Steelhead Derby
Big Fish, Big Fun, Big
Prizes! Register today
for the Clearwater Snake
Steelhead Derby where
you have a chance to
win over $10,000 in
cash and prizes. The
overall heaviest fish this
year will net $2,000. All
derby participants will
automatically be entered to win the Grand Prize, a $1,000 gift
card from Cabela’s.
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You have a chance to win daily cash prizes for the heaviest fish
and four mystery fish. Be sure to enter the FishSkins contest
where you can win additional cash prizes for the weight of your
three heaviest fish (out of a maximum of four entered in the
FishSkins) during the derby. Participants will receive a pocket
knife as registration gift while supplies last.
Join the fun at the opening ceremony, Nov. 5 from 6 – 9 PM
at Vern Eide Subaru and be entertained by Glenn Hall, host
of Hawg Quest featured on Fox Sport Northwest. You’ll have
a chance to win a guided fishing trip with Toby Wyatt of Reel
Time Fishing on Saturday, Nov. 6 and be part of a Hawg Quest
fishing show! You must be present to win. The festivities will
include great food from Rosie’s Ribs, beverages from Boomer’s
Garden and live music. The first 200 registered participants will
receive a goody bag.
The Steelhead Derby also features a youth essay contest
sponsored by Clearwater Power. The two lucky high school
students who won the essay contest will get to enjoy a day of
fishing with Nate Luther’s Guide Service. Hawg Quest will be
also be onboard filming.
The closing awards ceremony will be held Nov. 13 from 5 – 8 PM
at Vern Eide Subaru. The celebration will include door prizes,
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raffle drawings and a silent auction with some great musthave items for all anglers. The overall weekly winners and daily
winners will be announced. The Grand Prize winner will be
drawn; need not be present to win. The Chili feed is free to all
derby participants and $6 per guest.
Derby Entry Fee: $25 per person (14 and older)
Derby & FishSkins: $45 per person (Adults only)
Youth Entry Fee: $10 (13 and under)
4 Mystery Fish Daily: $50 each
Overall Derby Heaviest Fish FishSkins Competition
1st - $2,0001st - $500 2nd - $5002nd - $250
3rd - $2503rd - $200
4th - $1004th - $100
Youth Derby participants win daily prizes for the three heaviest
fish (Gift Cards to Cabela’s)
1st -
$25
2nd -
$20
3rd - $15
Overall youth derby winners will win prizes valued at:
1st - $100
2nd - $75
3rd - $50
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Mon – Sat 8am – 6pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
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Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm
Closed Sunday
Register today at www.steelheadderby.com.
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Corporate MEDIA SPONSORS
President’s thoughts
President Tami Randall says
we’ve made history!
Director’s View
Kristin Kemak checks off the
to-do list
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Lunch Exchange
12 pm on Wednesday,
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president’sthoughts
WE MADE HISTORY
I would like to start off by expressing how excited I am for the transition our chambers are about to accomplish. We
CAN do this with all of your help and support.
I’m proud of how both staffs have come together to make this process work smoothly. Kristin is doing an excellent
job with the help of all staff members, and you, the membership. WE value each and every one of you and
appreciate your support.
We will be having our first ever joint board retreat this month. We will be looking at how we can continue to serve
the Valley membership the best way we can, keeping you posted along the way.
TAMI RANDALL
President, Clarkston Chamber
Alliance Title & Escrow
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Business Showcase & Taste of the Valley last month. This was an exciting
event and the Ambassadors did an excellent job of putting it together. Don’t forget that the Steelhead Derby kicks off this
month. Get out your fishing poles and get signed up today!
Remember, this is your chamber, so please get involved.
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THANK YOU!
LIFE CARE CENTER OF LEWISTON
325 Warner Drive, Lewiston
For your continued investment and belief in the
Clarkston Chamber!
Last month, the Ambassador
Committee recognized the
staff at Life Care Center of
Lewiston for their continued
investment in the Clarkston
Chamber.
The “Chamber Coffee Break” is
a program developed by the
members of the Ambassador
Committee. A lucky chamber
member is randomly selected and delivered fresh coffee and donuts
by the Ambassadors on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Special thanks to The Steamery for donating their fantastic coffee
and Albertsons for donating the donuts!
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LCYP Working with Tri-State Hospital
Tri-State Hospital Foundation is putting on a new event during Festival of Trees: Christmas Lights &
Cocktail Nights on Wednesday, November 24 from 6 - 10 pm.
Not only did LCYP member Jordan Woodbury win the naming contest for the new event, and win two
tickets, the new committee is made up almost entirely of LCYPers. So, Christmas Lights and Cocktail
Nights is the obvious choice for LCYP’s November event.
Tickets are $30 and includes gourmet hors d’oeuvres, two beverage tickets and a gift to take home.
Stone House Coffee Co. will be on site if you need a little pick-me-up and a fully-stocked cash bar will be available as well. Guests can choose to take part
in activities such as great drawings and a photo booth- you may even capture the perfect snapshot for your Christmas card! Santa will be on site to join in
the fun and may even be willing to sit in on your photo session with you. Special thanks to PhotoBooth Fun by Annie Holt for providing this fun activity
for our guests!
Last month, LCYP went to Riverport Brewing Company. We had a great group and a relaxed meeting. Members signed up to volunteer for the Vern Eide
Clearwater Snake Steelhead Derby, Interlink Volunteers Gingerbread Days and the Hells Gate State Park Haunted Hayride. Thanks everyone!
The group is open to anyone ages 21 – 40. If you are a young professional interested in being part of this dynamic group, please join us on the first Wednesday of
each month at 5:30 pm. For more information on the group, check out our blog at www.clarkstonchamber.org under the Chamber Forums.
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2010 Hells Canyon Boat Club Lighted Boat Parade
The Hells Canyon Boat Club is proud to present the 2010 Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, November 27 at 4:30 PM. The parade will begin at the
Southway Bridge, motoring north to the Blue Bridge on the Lewiston side of the river. The parade will then head back down to the Southway Bridge on
the Clarkston side of the river.
The Hells Canyon Boat Club hopes to have approximately 30 boats this year, up from just over 20 participants in the previous year. Each boat should be
equipped with fun and exciting holiday decorations.
Boat entry is free, although you do need to fill out an entry form so the Boat Club can have an accurate count of boats. For more info or to sign up,
contact Mary McCollum at 208.724.6279 or [email protected].
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& Women’s Diagnostic Center
Your care and satisfaction is our number one
priority.... and it shows with our patient
satisfaction rating of 93.5%.
High Tech. Tender Touch.
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Cook Something Bold
November
Day is designed to
encourage us to cook
something bold and
daring,
something
that will fill up the
house with warm,
“homey” odors. It
is celebrated in November, as houses are
closed up for the winter to capture the
cooking smells.
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We hope you cook up a storm today
and have a very happy Cook Something
Bold Day!
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The Countdown
The countdown has begun for the Valley-wide Chamber. Multiple weekly meetings are taking place to design a dues
structure, budget, bylaws, staffing needs and our marketing plan.
The dues committee has been working tirelessly to ensure an equitable structure; some will see a slight price increase,
some won’t see a change at all and others will see a reduction in their rate. We have found that with working together
and evaluating the pros and cons of the existing structures, we were able to work with the strengths each possessed
and are confident you will be pleased with the final product.
The budget committee truly has their work cut out for them. Cutting down on the number of monthly events in an
effort to increase attendance and reduce duplication of efforts was a primary goal of this group. This will be a process
and the right people for the job are on this committee.
Kristin Kemak
Executive Director,
Clarkston Chamber
The bylaws committee is doing amazing work with creating our new bylaws: seeking balance between the two states,
finding just the right number of people to serve on the board, realigning the duties and titles of board members and staff,
just to name a few.
The marketing committee has the high energy side of the process and has the fun job of recommending the new name, website, logo,
marketing materials, marketing efforts, etc. Having so many creative minds in one room, all with the common goal of making a good chamber great,
really sets the stage for awesomeness.
So, as of today, I look at our mighty checklist of all of the things that were before us a month ago and I am pleased with how much we have
accomplished. We have a two short months to get the legal pieces wrapped up, board approval of all of the work the committees have been doing
and then we will hit the ground running with your Valley-wide Chamber.
I’m looking forward to many great things ahead and the positive impact this will have on our members and community.
Boys & Girls Club Auction
This Month
Sponsored by Banner Bank
It’s time to have fun! The 31st Annual Boys & Girls Club Auction is Saturday,
November 6 at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds.
This year’s theme is Monte Carlo. Join us for a great evening of entertainment,
food, games and bidding on unique, as well as practical items. This is our biggest
fund-raiser of the year to allow us to continue to provide quality after school
programs for our community’s youth. It’s a great time and it’s for the kids!
There will be six all new games, raffles and prizes to be given away throughout
the night and dancing to the high-energy, extremely-entertaining High Street
Band, brought to you by Blue Ribbon Linen Supply. Win a trip to the Monte Carlo
Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, courtesy of Pepsi and Syringa Bank! Join us for the
party of the year. It’s for the Kids!
For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Club at 746.2301 or visit
www.bgclcv.net.
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Lewiston Civic Theatre
Nez Perce Culture Festival
Lunch & Learn Session
LCSC Center for Arts & History
Valley Art Center: “Snake River Showcase”
Don’t miss this month’s Lunch & Learn session. Jennie Fiske with
Quad Cities Mobile Drug Testing will be speaking about drug and
alcohol awareness. For more info or to RSVP, contact Tedi Roach at
743.6507 or [email protected].
Free Zumba Classes
Stop by the Valley Art Center to check out their annual “Snake River
Showcase;” regional invitational juried art show and sale!
Clearwater River Casino presents “hell’s
Belles”
805 6th Avenue, Lewiston
(208) 746-3401
www.lctheatre.org
Location: LCSC CAH, 415 Main St. Lewiston
For more info, visit www.lcsc.edu/museum or call 792.2243.
Zumba Gold on Monday’s - Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:20 AM
Zumba Fitness on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:20 PM
Location: Walla Walla Community College, 1470 Bridge St.
Clarkston
The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-tofollow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will
blow you away. Zumba Gold classes are for the active, older adult
and beginners of any age. Ditch the workout, join the party! For
more info, call 758.3344. Sponsored by Asotin Co. Health District &
Walla Walla Community College.
Saturday, November 6
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Location: Clearwater River Casino Event Center
Opening reception November 5/ Exhibit open thru November 23
Time: 5 - 8 PM
Location: Valley Art Center, 842 6th Street Clarkston
Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale “Sing
a Mighty Song”
Thursday, November 18
Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Location: Macullen’s
Saturday, November 20
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Clearwater River Casino Event Center
Tickets are available at www.ticketswest.com.
Sunday, November 14
Time: 4 PM
Location: St. Boniface Catholic Church, Uniontown
Cost: Season: $30, Adult (at the door): $18, Adult (advance): $15,
Seniors: $12, Children (12 and under): Free, Students (with ID): $5
Tickets are available online at www.IWChorale.org, by mail (IWCC,
Box 8112, Moscow, ID 83843), at the door or in advance at one of
their sponsors: Neill’s Flowers in Pullman, BookPeople in Moscow,
and Owl Pharmacy and Chevron Dynamart in the Valley. For more
info, call 509.432.4796.
Good Morning Lewiston with Riedesel Engineering
Friday, November 5, 2010
6:45 am
Orchid Room, Lewiston
The Chamber’s monthly general membership breakfast meeting.
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USMC Day celebrates
the birth of the United
States Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps was
created during the
Revolutionary War on
November 10, 1775.
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The Marine Corps has proudly participated
in every war that has involved the United
States. If you see a Marine today, thank
them for their contributions to protecting
our country. Active or retired, they deserve
our thanks and appreciation.
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cycleoregon
October 4, 2010
Clarkston Chamber of Commerce
502 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
Attention: Kristin Kemak, Executive Director
Thank you for the opportunity to work with your organization in supporting the 2010 RoundUp Ride of Cycle Oregon in Clarkston. I am proud of the job my volunteers did and I want
you to know how impressed they were with your staff, the Cycle Oregon staff, and the riders.
At a Clarkston Lions meeting soon after the event, our members gave numerous, glowing
testimonials to the very positive experience they had. It was just fun to be around others
having fun and being told how much our efforts were appreciated.
As you may already know, the Lions organization is dedicated to helping individuals with
sight and hearing problems. The money raised through our efforts at this event will be used
to help other in this valley. Thank you again for including us and letting us show others how
wonderful the city of Clarkston is.
Sincerely,
Barry R. Pemberton
Clarkston Lions Cycle Oregon Chairperson
Carol Hanson and Ken Roberts Co-Chairpersons
Send an Ecard on
Electric Greeting Card
Day.
Most people love
to send and receive
Ecards. They’re fun
and free...a great
combination.
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Hop on an electronic greeting card site and
send a few animated cards today. Don’t
just limit the fun to today - those sites have
cards for every day of the year!
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Alive After Five Successful in 2010!
THANK YOU! The first Thursday of each month, May - October, saw downtown Clarkston become Alive After Five. With area vendors, downtown
businesses and local entertainment, Sixth Street in Clarkston became the place to be.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and effort into making this event so special. Thank you to all of our wonderful vendors for your
support over the last two years. Thank you Sixth Street businesses for welcoming this great event into downtown Clarkston. A special thank you to our
hard working committee; you guys rock!
We’re already looking forward to kicking off Alive After Five in 2011 on Thursday, May 5. See you there!
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Bridal Fair
2011
Saturday, January 15th, 2011
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion
3:00 pm Style Show
Free Admission
www.lewistonclarkstonbridalfair.com
lunchexchange
Chamber Lunch Exchange: Are You Connecting?
You’re invited! As a member of the Clarkston Chamber, you have a standing invitation to come have lunch with your fellow Chamber members.
Know someone new to the area? Guests are welcome and encouraged! Introduce new employees, supervisors, managers or community group leaders
from your business or organization.
As though you’d need more reasons, attending the luncheon provides business advocacy, networking opportunities and member-to-member referrals.
You’ll get to hear from informative speakers, and don’t forget, 50/50 drawings, Ray-isms, door prizes and Bizz Buzz.
There’s always something special going on – don’t be left out!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
noon - 1 pm
Quality Inn and Suites
Speaker: Tri-State Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees
And this month is Bizz Buzz! Promote your business in one minute...bring your business cards and be ready to network! This is always a great time,
don’t miss it.
Thanks! for October’s Lunch Exchange
We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Chamber’s Lunch Exchange on October 13.
Chamber members had the opportunity to hear from Pam Stein with Clarkston Education Foundation. The
Clarkston Education Foundation’s mission is to promote and enhance education in Clarkston schools. Pam
said the Foundation feels it is a community responsibility to help provide a quality education to all students.
Pam shared with Chamber members the successes with their Scholarship and School Mini-Grants as well
as other programs created and funded by local donors. To help Clarkston Education Foundation “Target
Education” in Clarkston schools, visit www.clarkstoneducationfoundation.org.
Chamber members also had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for Interlink Volunteer’s first ever
Gingerbread Days fund-raiser. During the month of October Interlink raffled off donated Gingerbread
Houses at various community events. The funds raised will go to support the services provided by Interlink
Volunteers. The lucky winner at the Chamber Luncheon was Lee Ann Hancock!
Lee Ann Hancock won the Interlink
Volunteers gingerbread house.
Clarkston Education Foundation president Pam Stein speaks to Chamber members.
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24th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
“Christmas Nights and Sparkling Lights”
Sponsored By: Avista
The Clarkston Chamber of Commerce is holding its 24th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on December 4.
This year’s theme is “Christmas Nights and Sparkling Lights.” Our major sponsor is Avista. Avista believes in investing
in the community in which they live.
Immediately following the parade is the Vernon Park Christmas Lighting Ceremony. This year marks the
32nd anniversary of the lighting ceremony. We hope to see everyone at the park to celebrate this joyous
occasion!
Don’t forget to turn in your parade applications to the Chamber office by Nov. 29! Don’t miss
out on the opportunity to experience “Christmas Nights and Sparkling.”
Christmas Parade Hospitality Suite
Pre-function starts at 3:30 PM. Hospitality sponsorships are available for only
$100! This includes 4 passes to the suite with food and drink provided,
advertising in the e-newsletters and monthly newsletter, and signage at
the event.
For more information or to be a sponsor, contact the Chamber office at
509.758.7712.
newmembers
Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following company
who joined the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. Be a good partner…
remember these companies when you do business.
AFLAC District
Jeff Mitchell, District Sales Coordinator
504 Main St. Suite 350, Lewiston
746.4031| [email protected]
WA/ID Symphony Association
Quentin DeWitt
PO Box 9185, Moscow, ID 83501
509.338.2275 | [email protected]
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THANK YOU! Your membership in the Clarkston Chamber of
Commerce is a symbol of confidence in the work of the Chamber and
its volunteers. We sincerely thank our members who renewed their
membership for their ongoing support.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE COMPANIES WHEN YOU
DO BUSINESS!
1-5 Year Members
Lisa D. Jenkins
www.Lisadjenkins.com
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Ribbon Cuttings
The Lewiston & Clarkston Chamber Ambassadors and Board members have been busy for the last couple weeks with ribbon cuttings! Here is what
we’ve been up to...
On Thursday, September 23 Clarkston City Hall open their doors at their new location, 829 5th St. in Clarkston. The ribbon cutting was followed by an
open house of the gorgeous new building.
We celebrated the grand opening of Rapid Refill on Tuesday, October 12. Be sure to stop by and check out their new location at 1714 G Street in
Lewiston.
Thursday, October 14 marked the grand opening of ...and BOOKS, too! They’ve recently moved locations and can now be found at 918 6th Street in
Clarkston. They’ve got something for everyone!
A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday, October 20 at Cedars Inn, 1716 Main St. in Lewiston. They’ve remodeled their rooms and have great rates!
Lewis Clark Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of their Clarkston branch on Thursday, October 21. Their new location is at 1451 15th Street.
They’re a friendly group and we’re happy to welcome them to Clarkston!
...and BOOKS, too!
Lewis Clark Credit Union
Cedars Inn
Rapid Refill
Clarkston City Hall
Clarkston City Hall
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Keeping Winter Outside
By Tom Lienhard, PE, CEM
With winter fast approaching, now is the time to make sure your home is energy ready. When it’s
cold outside, it may be too late to do some measures like caulking that can help you save energy
during winter and help keep you comfortable inside.
Homes breathe and move, so caulking that is several years old may have pulled away from
surfaces because of wind, rain and temperature changes. Look for old caulk that needs replacing,
then re-caulk around windows, doors and other places where two dissimilar materials meet up.
Make sure that insulation in your crawl space has not dropped from the floor above, ductwork in
unconditioned parts of your home is sealed and insulated, and water pipes are insulated and
freeze protected.
If you don’t have insulated windows, consider using plastic to create exterior storm windows by
tacking it to exterior window trim with a thin trim strip. Make sure to caulk the window so infiltration
will not cool your home. A do-it-yourselfer can do this for less than $10 per window. How do you
know if the infiltration is bad? Do you feel air coming in a window? Can you hear everything
outside as if the window is open? Do you avoid sitting near the window in the winter because it is
too uncomfortable? You will not only lower your energy use if you fix it, you will also have a more
comfortable home.
An easy way to check for leaks around doors is to have someone run a flashlight around the
exterior door jam at night while you stand inside in the dark. If you see light, fix or add weatherstripping in that location. Also, think about anything added to your home during the year that may
have penetrated walls, and fill in those penetrations.
If your attic is well ventilated and insulated, you will be less likely to have ice dams build up on
eves. Clean out your gutters so water doesn’t get trapped and freeze. Make sure they have not
sagged, so melting snow and winter rain can drain properly.
To save additional money, check with your local energy provider on energy efficiency rebates they
may offer. Also, state rebates and federal tax credits may be available for energy efficiency
upgrades to your home.
Tom Lienhard is a lead engineer at Avista. You can reach him with questions and comments at
[email protected].
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Claim Your Business Listing on Google - It’s FREE
It’s not that the phone book is dead, it’s just that people are searching for information differently. These days, most Americans turn to the internet
before they grab a copy of the local phone directory. As a businesses owner, you need to make certain that your internet based information is up to date
and easily accessible. In addition to a webpage or blog and branded social platforms, claiming the listings that make up your digital footprint lets you
have some control in how your business is presented on the internet.
According to Comscore’s latest report, Americans used Google search over 10 billion times in August 2010. Many of these searches resolved with a
Google Places listing for businesses that provided what the searcher was looking for. Claiming your Google Places page (formerly Google Local Business
Center) is a smart place to start. Does your business have a Google Places listing? You can find it by searching for your Business Name and Location with
Google Search. If your business isn’t listed, don’t panic – you can register and create a listing from scratch, at Google Places!
After you make changes to an existing listing or create a new listing, Google will verify that you are an authorized representative by calling you or post
mailing you a code to enter on your Google Places Dashboard. The process is simple, but if you have questions or need some help, just ask, I’ll walk you
through it in minutes.
Once you have control of your Google Places page you can use it to promote your business for free:
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Post a special (with a tracking code) that will be visible near the top of your listing for 30 days.
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Add up to 10 images of your products or your business so that people can find you more easily.
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Designate up to 5 categories that your business falls under so that your business appears in refined search results.
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Take advantage of the free coupon option.
Use the dashboard to learn more about the search results your listing appears in:
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See how many times your listing has been viewed in search results.
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Track how many people have clicked through to the listing from the search results page.
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Monitor what terms people searched that resulted in your business listing appearing.
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See the number of times people saw your business listing in the search results for top search terms.
This is just the beginning; there is much more you can do with Google Places, and there are other free business listings on the internet that you’ll want to
claim. GetListed.org is a good tool for finding them.
Here’s a list of the resources mentioned above:
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Check the stats at Comscore http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2010/9/comScore_Releases_August_2010_U.S._Search_Engine_Rankings
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Search for your business Places listing on Google http://www.google.com/
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Create or Claim your Google Places page http://www.google.com/local/add/businessCenter
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Search for other online listings at GetListed.org http://getlisted.org/index.aspx
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Unbranded Social Engagement, Education, Integration & Consulting . . .Occasional,
Erratic Blogging
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NOVEMBER 2010
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Clarkston and Lewiston Chamber
Memberships Approve Merger
The Clarkston and Lewiston Chambers’ memberships approved the merger of the
two chambers on Sept. 30. Every Chamber member in good standing received a
ballot in September with the opportunity to vote Yes or No on the merger.
Four hundred and thirty three ballots were returned with over 92 percent of
both chambers voting yes. One hundred and fifty seven ballots were returned by
Clarkston Chamber members and 276 from Lewiston Chamber members.
According to the Washington and Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Acts, two-thirds of
the ballots returned by each chambers’ memberships needed to vote in favor of the
development of a single Valley-wide chamber. Clarkston voters were in favor of the
merger with an 89.8 percent approval rate and Lewiston voters with a 94.2 percent
approval rate.
The ballots were counted by Tami Randall, Clarkston Chamber President, Lewiston
Chamber President Joe Arellano, Dave Pankey, Lewiston Chamber Vice President, Su
Brown of Su Brown and Associates, and Tom Ledgerwood of Law Office of Thomas
Ledgerwood.
24th Annual Lighted
Christmas Parade
“Christmas Nights
and
Sparkling Lights”
Saturday, December 4
4:30 pm
Downtown Clarkston
Immediately following the parade there will be a lighting
ceremony in Vernon Park on 6th Street.
“We look forward to providing outstanding membership services and uniting our
business members.” Executive Director Kristin Kemak said. “Events, services and
community partnerships will be enhanced by a Valley-wide Chamber.”
Saturday, December 4, 2010 6th Street from Chestnut to
Elm will be closed from 4-6 pm.
Three committees have been formed to determine by-laws, a dues structure and a
budget. Each committee is made up of two Lewiston Chamber board members and
two Clarkston Chamber board members.
(see insert for parade application)
The Valley-wide Chamber will be operational by January 1, 2011.
Join the Chamber Mobile
Alerts Group
Text CCC to 87940 to join the Chamber’s Mobile
Alerts Group. Through mobile alerts, you will be
notified of upcoming Chamber events straight
to your phone! Only one text message per
week max.
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24 th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by:
“Christmas Nights and Sparkling Lights”
Entry Name:
(This is how we identify you at parade lineup)
Contact:
Address:
Phone Number(s):
Select one category for judging:
_____ Auto
_____ Junior Miss/Royalty
_____ Equestrian
_____ Marching Band/Drill Team _____ Individual
_____ Total # in group
_____ Children
______ Motorized
_____ True Christmas Spirit
_____ Commercial
_____ Walking
All entries will be required to check-in on parade day to receive parade numbers. Entries may begin lining up on Diagonal
Street at 2:30 PM. All entries must be lined up prior to 4 PM. Walking groups and bands will line up in the StonebrakerMcQuary and US Bank parking lots. Parade numbers will be assigned in the order applications are received.
Each entry must turn in a signed parade agreement before entry will be allowed.
I understand that the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce, the State of Washington, the Washington State Department
of Transportation, the Washington State Patrol, and the City of Clarkston cannot be held responsible for accident
or injury to any participant.
I, _________________________________, the adult representative for __________________________ have read
and agree to the rules and regulations.
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
ANNOUNCERS INFORMATION ~ Please use form below. If nothing is provided the “Name Only” will be
announced.
Please return by November 29, 2010
Clarkston Chamber of Commerce
502 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
Tel: 509.758.7712 Fax: 509.751.8767
Over for Rules and Regulations
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One of the many benefits of Clarkston Chamber membership is cost savings and networking through member-to-member special offers. The
Program features discounted rates on products and services from Chamber members, for Chamber members.
 
If you are a member of the Clarkston Chamber and are interested in offering discounts to fellow chamber members, please contact Hailey
Feider at 758-7712 or [email protected]  for more information.
Rental Space
First Christian Church
840 10th St, Clarkston
509-758-2943
First Christian Church in Clarkston
has space available for rent
to any group. Our schedule is
fairly open as of now. The cost
to Chamber members will be
$25/meeting and $35/meeting
if the kitchen is used. We have a
fully functioning kitchen and a
nursery, no worker provided. Also
we are available for weddings for
$350 for the building.
Bed & Breakfast
The Churchyard Inn
206 St. Boniface St., Uniontown
509-229-3200
[email protected]
Looking for a new place to hold
your next meeting, retreat, seminar or party? The Churchyard Inn
in Uniontown, WA offers a beautiful, tranquil setting in the heart of
the Palouse for gatherings up to
30. Lunch and dinner available.
Seven rooms for overnight accommodations. 10% discount for
Clarkston Chamber members.
COMPUTER SERVICES
RC Technologies
725 Diagonal Street, Clarkston
509-758-4866
20% off all labor costs to
Clarkston Chamber Members.
Credit Card Processing
Sage Payment Solutions
Kammy Cox
1372 Bridge St. Clarkston
509.951.8782
888.800.9935 Option 2, ext. 109
[email protected]
www.SagePayments.com
Call local Clarkston Chamber
member Kammy Cox for credit
card processing at a special discounted rate! She will waive your
application fee. Tell her you got
her name from this ad and save
up to 50%. An easy way to bring
more dollars to your bottom line
profit margin in this economy.
Valued Merchant Services
A Registered ISO/MSP of Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A.
Bob Bingman
800-531-8575 Main Ext 354
[email protected]
Clarkston Chamber members
take advantage of the following
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services from Valued Merchant
Services: free no obligation rate
analysis, waive application fee,
waive re-programming fee, and
$50 off purchase of new equipment. We strive to save merchants 10 to 25% off their current
credit card processing fees.
HOTELS/MOTELS
Motel 6
222 Bridge St., Clarkston
509-758-1631
Winner of Motel 6 Quality Award
for the USA 2005. We have available an indoor pool and hot tub,
pool parties, Executive Suites,
and extra parking for your fishing
boat. Have company coming to
visit and need an extra room.
Receive a 10% discount off our
low rates. We will leave the light
on for you.
INSURANCE
Peacock Vaughn Insurance
914 6th St., Clarkston
509-758-2222
We are an Independent Agency
that has been providing insurance services for over 40 years.
We believe every customer should
receive personal service from
an Agency they can count on.
Contact us for a FREE insurance
review. FREE NOTARY SERVICE Exclusively for Clarkston Chamber
Members.
RETAIL
Rock Art
904 6th St., Clarkston
509-751-0956
20% discount on sale over $25 for
Clarkston Chamber members.
Discount does not include diamonds, gold chains, gold nuggets
or any already discounted or sale
items.
Canterbury shoppes
PO Box 3766, Syracuse, NY
13220-3766
866-232-3808
www.cshoppes.com
25% discount for Clarkston
Chamber members with the use
of promotional code #250.
MOBILE MUSIC
Pest Management
For Clarkston Chamber members,
15% off a rental sound system in
the Lewis/Clark Valley. Outside
areas, please call for rates and
based on availability. Discount
not to be used with any other offer or special. Call today to reserve
our rental sound system for all
your party needs!
15% discount for Chamber
members for soil sterilization,
weed treatments and just plain
ol’ insect/spider treatments.
DJ Mobile Music
509-758-3301
[email protected]
Mercury Media Productions
509-751-0404
www.mercurymediaproductions.
com
$50 off a wedding or party DJ for
all Clarkston Chamber members.
This package comes with lights,
music, a DJ, and a consultation
session for your event.
MORTGAGE COMPANIES
Bank of America Home Loans
301 D St., Lewiston
208-750-4606
Bank of America Home Loans
will waive the appraisal fee (up
to $500) on purchase loans to all
Clarkston Chamber members and
their employees.
WATER - BOTTLED & BULK
Northwest Pure Bottled
Water
509-751-9305
One-month FREE machine rental
and two FREE bottles of water,
when you give us a try. (A $21
value)
Consulting/Facilitation
Northwest Leadership
Strategies
509-254-3688
jscott@nwLeadershipStrategies.
com
nwLeadershipStrategies.com
15% discount for Clarkston Chamber members seeking leadership
and organization development
consulting and facilitation services, including: annual Retreat
Facilitation, Communication
Audits, Leadership Training and
Organization Program analysis
& design.
Sun Pest Management
800-422-4803
[email protected]
Cleaning services
Executive cleaning services
613 Bryden Ave. Suite 107,
Lewiston
208.791.8645
[email protected]
20% discount for Clarkston
Chamber members on all cleaning services including carpet &
tile cleaning, window washing,
commercial janitorial, and hot
water pressure washing.
Web site development
Mercury Marketing
509-751-0404
www.mercurymediaproductions.
com
$100 off a New Web site for
Clarkston Chamber members.
Mercury Marketing offers web
sites starting at just $250 with the
discount.
Pet Grooming
Bambi’s pound puppy’s
1354 Pound Land, Clarkston
509-758-6889
[email protected]
$3 off any pet grooming service
for Clarkston Chamber members.
Oil Change
Jiffy Lube
501 Bridge St., Clarkston
509.758.4814
[email protected]
http://www.jiffylube.com
15% off Jiffy Lube Oil Changes for
all Clarkston Chamber Members.
Home Inspection
Jan McCoy Properties
200 Fair St. Suite #1, Clarkston
208.305.9989
[email protected]
www.janmccoy.com
Attention Clarkston Chamber
Members! When you purchase
and close your home through
me, I will pay for your HOME
INSPECTION (up to) $275 (Home
Inspector of your choice). A fresh
new approach to real estate!
CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION
NOVEMBER 2010
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Thanks! Quality Inn & Suites for hosting Business After
Hours on September 30. Everyone had a great time!
novemberschedule
JOINT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
MIX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE!
Network with your current or potential business
associates at this month’s Business After Hours.
Bring plenty of business cards, enjoy refreshments
and door prizes. Join us at this free event for all
Chamber members and their employees!
Clearwater River Casino
Thursday, November 11
5 - 7 pm
Clearwater River Casino
17500 Nez Perce Road
Lewiston
1628 Main St.
Lewiston, ID
83501
(208) 743-2922
Fax: (208) 743-7930
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2010-11 Lunch Exchange Schedule
June 8 Bizz Buzz. Sponsor still needed
2010
July 13 Speaker: Rockin’ on the River
Sponsor still needed
November 10 Festival of Trees & Bizz Buzz.
Sponsor still needed
August 10 Sponsor still needed
December 8 Chamber-Rotary Christmas Luncheon
2011
September 14 Sponsored by: Twin County United Way & Lewiston
Roundup Association
October 12 Sponsor still needed
January 12 Annual Awards Banquet
February 9 Sponsored by: Community Action Partnership
November 9 Speaker: Festival of Trees, Bizz Buzz
Sponsor still needed
March 9
Sponsored by: Northwest Leadership Strategies,
Clarkston Jr. Miss attend, Bizz Buzz
December 14 Chamber-Rotary Christmas Luncheon
April 13 Sponsored by: Quality Behavioral Health
Sponsors are encouraged to bring visual aids, promotional items and
to be creative with their 20 minute presentation. If you would like to
sponsor a luncheon, call the Chamber office today at 758.7712!
May 11 Sponsored by: NAIA World Series
2010-11 Business After
Hours Schedule
January
Business After Hours is held on Thursdays unless otherwise stated.
February STILL OPEN
2011
STILL OPEN
March STILL OPEN
2010
November 11 Clearwater River & Casino
December 9 Rock Art
April 21 Lewis Clark Recycling
Showcase your business with a 2011 Business After Hours! Call
the Clarkston Chamber at 758.7712 to reserve your spot today!
December 16 The Eagle’s Nest
PLE A S E R E M E M B E R T H E S E COMPA NIES WHE N YOU D O B US INES S !
Clarkston chamber of commerce leadership and staff members
Board of Directors - Officers
Tami Randall, President - 2010
Alliance Title & Escrow
Don Montgomery, First Vice President - 2010
Waddell & Reed
Lee Ann Hancock, Second Vice President - 2010
Quality Inn & Suites
Kathy Brown, Past President - 2009
Twin River National Bank
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Board of Directors - Directors
Todd Blamires, Art Beat, Inc. - 2012
Lisa Byers, Wasem’s - 2012
Lynn “Pip” Ausman, Asotin County
Wheatgrowers - 2010
Karen Kaufman, D.L. Merril & Associates - 2012
Joyce Keefer, Price Right Real Estate – 2010
Wanda Keefer, Port of Clarkston - Ex Officio
Troy Ledgerwood, Credit Bureau of LewistonClarkston – 2011
Ginny McGivney, Gilbert’s Steamery - 2011
Katie O’Kelley, ATK - 2012
Renee’ Olsen, Lewis Clark State College –
2010
Mike Thomason, Avista - 2011
Bret Wilson, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Associates – 2010
Katelyn Woodbury, SJRMC - 2012
Chamber staff
Kristin Kemak, Executive Director
[email protected]
Hailey Feider, Communications Specialist
[email protected]
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NOVEMBER 2010
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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• Good Morning Lewiston,
Orchid Room, 6:45 am
• Ambassador Committee,
Bogey’s,12:30 pm
• Steelhead Derby Opening
Ceremony, Vern Eide,
6 - 9 pm
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• Executive Committee,
Main Street Grill,
12 pm
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• Lunch Exchange,
Quality Inn & Suites,
12 pm
• Business After Hours,
Clearwater River Casino,
5 - 7 pm
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• Steelhead Derby Closing
Ceremony,
Vern Eide,
5 - 8 pm
CHAMBER OFFICE
CLOSED
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• Natural Resources Committee,
Hazel’s Good Eats,
7 am
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• Access member discounts
and services to save money
• Learn what’s happening in the Chamber
and our community
• Learn what’s happening in the legislature
and how it will impact your company
• Take political action to protect your
interests
Get started online today.
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Good morning Lewiston
Friday, November 5
Orchid Room
6:45 am
Vern Eide Clearwater Snake Steelhead Derby
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• Board Retreat,
Quality Inn & Suites
Lunch Exchange
Wednesday, November 10
Quality Inn & Suites
12 pm
Business After Hours
Thursday, November 11
Clearwater River Casino
5 - 7 pm
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• LCYP Event,
Tri-State Hospital Festival of Trees
“Christmas Lights & Cocktail
Nights”,
6 - 10 pm
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• Hells Canyon Boat Club Lighted
Boat Parade,
4:30 pm
THANKSGIVING
City Council
Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 7 pm
At City Hall
Tri-State Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees
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DECEMBER
County Commissioners
Every 1st, 2nd & 4th Monday, 9 am
Every 3rd Monday, 7 am
At Annex Building, Asotin
Asotin County PUD
Commissioners
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 5:30 pm
Asotin Co. PUD Conference Room
Port of Clarkston
Every 2nd Thursday, 1 pm
Port of Clarkston Office
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Clarkston chamber of commerce
502 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
509.758.7712
509.751.8767 FAX
[email protected]
www.clarkstonchamber.org