Bank on Sterling for something different

June Business After Hours
Thursday, June 21
SkyMania Trampoline Center
11801 NE 116th St, Ste B
west of Kirkland Subaru near 405
5:30-7:30 pm
$12/Members; $15/ Non-members
A publication of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
JUNE 2012
June Luncheon
‘Celebrate Kirkland – July 4th’ needs your help Learn more about
For 13 years the start of summer in Kirkland has been marked by our fabulous 4th of July Celebration. It
what to do with
is a celebration that helps to define us as the funky hometown city that most of us know and love. From the
beginning of the day when thousands of kids with their moms, dads, grandparents and every household critter
Totem Lake area
gather in Marina Park to decorate their bikes, wagons and selves, to the two parades, the picnic in the park with
vendors, food and music, to the grand finale, our own fantastic fireworks display, it is a day we revel in our own
community. Our church communities, school communities, our boy scouts, girl scouts, ball teams, business and
neighborhood communities celebrate this holiday together in the parade or on the curbside, on the beach or in
clusters of family and friends from our parks and balconies watching the fireworks fade away.
This year, more than any previous year, fundraising has been extremely difficult. We have raised
$41K of the $61K necessary to put on the 4th. We
will be able to proceed with the Parade, thanks
largely to our main parade sponsor, Lee Johnson
Auto Family. But we remain $20K short of the
necessary funding for the fireworks.
With 4 weeks to go, it will take an enormous
effort to pull this off. Beyond Lee Johnson Auto
Family, we have received sponsorship support from
local businesses like Overlake Oil, Waste Management, The Heathman Hotel, Astronics in Totem Lake, Touchstone, the Woodmark Hotel, and Google
along with individual contributions from many Kirklanders. With all this business support we still are far away
from what we need to produce the fireworks that everyone expects and looks forward to. We need your support!
We hope you can help keep our celebration alive. Spread the word! Help us find a way to save our 4th of
July. Please donate at the website: www.celebratekirkland.org or contact us at [email protected] or
425-686-0164 or contact the Chamber or KDA office at 425-822-7066
Vince Isaacson – President, Kirkland Downtown Association
Doug Davis –President, Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Wynn – Executive Director, Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Kirkland Downtown Association
June Luncheon Sponsor
Bank on Sterling for something different
Great products and services are just a start. At
Sterling, expect something different. Our approach
allows us to focus on the little things that make a big
difference.
What’s the
bottom
line? At
Sterling, we improve lives and strengthen communities.
We know our customers have goals, ideas and
dreams. Sterling’s job is to make them possible and be
a bridge to something great. Combining our customers’ ideas and energy with Sterling’s team of experts is a
difference our customers want and appreciate.
We are a bank that believes in you—our customers,
our employees and our communities. We are conveniently
located in downtown Kirkland, our address is 230 Main
Street, Kirkland WA 98033. Give us a call, or better yet
stop on in and see what sets us apart from all the rest!
A panel discussion with local civic officiuals and business owners will present
their findings and opinions on where we go
on Totem Lake development. That area on
both sides of Highway 405 is considered
extremely important in the financial future
of Kirkland.
You are invited to the next Chamber
luncheon to listen in and ask questions.
Participating on the panel will be:
Eric Shields: Director of Planning &
Development (City of Kirkland)
Bob Delf: Owner of
Northwest Cellars,LLC
Johanna Palmer: Vice President,
DeYoung Mfg. Inc.
Bob Malte: CEO of EvergreenHealth
Amy Walen: Owner of Ford of Kirkland,
Kirkland City Councilmember
Moderator:
Ellen Miller Wolfe,
Manager of Economic Development
(City of Kirkland)
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Olympic Terrace
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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June 2012
2012 BOARD OFFICERS
Doug Davis
Hallmark Realty
President
Michelle Sailor
Kudos Kirkland
VP
Val Gurin
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Immediate Past President
Jeff Cole
Kirkland Parkplace
VP
Kathy Feek
Conover Feek
VP Community Outreach
David DeBois
Banner Bank
VP
Bonnie McLeod
McLeod Insurance, Inc.
VP Membership
Vince Isaacson
Lake Street Diamond Company
VP
Kristen Gonzales
Sterling Savings Bank
VP 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
Les Utley
Heathman Hotel
“A” Liengboonletchai
Simplicity Décor
Bob Malte
Evergreen Hospital
Medical Center
EX OFFICIO
Dr. Chip Kimball
Superintendent of Schools
Lake Washington School District
Walt Krueger
Kiwanis – Kirkland Service Clubs
Dan Mayer
Kirkland Performance Center
Mark Shinstrom
Shinstrom & Norman, Inc.
Peter Kirk Club
Karen Story
Neighborhoods
Kurt Triplett
Kirkland City Manager
Flower pot lovers wanted
Every May, Kirkland businesses bring out the patio
furniture, dust down their tables and entice everyone to eat
outside. As we sit soaking up the sun downtown we may
wonder what is missing. The downtown landscaping looks
good thanks to the Clean Sweep volunteers, Kudos Kirkland
and business owners. The farmer’s markets in Juanita and
Downtown are bustling with business, and people are out
and about, but the streets are looking a bit drab. Aha, that’s
it! Where are the beautiful flower pots bursting with a thick
kaleidoscope of color? Could it be that one of the signature
items of beautiful Kirkland will never make it on to the
streets?
Unlike years past when the City of Kirkland handled
landscaping and flower pots were built into the budget,
street beautification is now done by volunteers from Kudos
Kirkland, the Kirkland Downtown Association, and business
owners.
Fortunately, Kirkland continues to look pretty good,
but it could look fantastic. When the streets are filled with
hanging baskets and flowers are cascading out of flower pots,
Kirkland is at its best. If we want to continue keeping the
flower pots on the streets, we will need your help.
For $250.00 you can sponsor an amazing flower pot. It will
be planted, maintained and kept up all year round.
If you are a sponsor of a pot there will be signage letting
everyone know that the pot was made possible by you. If you
are a business sponsoring a pot, you are
broadcasting to the community that you
care about this town and are a community steward. You may want to combine
resources with other businesses and split
the cost on several flower pots (signage
can hold up to three individual sponsors).
If you are an individual youcan have other
families come together and sponsor flower
pots. This is something to feel proud about, and if you are a
business you may get more customers who want to support you
in return.
What we once took for granted is no longer. It’s all on us
now. Please contact me at (425) 822-7066 or [email protected] and I will send you a sponsorship form. You
can tell me which flower pot you want and we will take it from
there. With your sponsorship we can put the color of Kirkland
back out on the street.
Go out for a drive in July at Chamber
golf tournament
The 18th Annual Peter Kirk Golf Classic will take place
on Wednesday, July 25, at Willows Run Golf Course. The
Title Sponsor of this event is Edward Jones Investments,
Box Lunch Sponsor is Sterling Bank, and Awards Dinner
Sponsor is Waste Management-Northsound.
This is a scramble format with shotgun start beginning
at 1pm. The fee includes box lunch, greens fee, cart, range
balls, gift bag, awards and dinner. (See inserts for registration form.)
For information regarding hole
and contest sponsorships, contact Judi
Meek at the Chamber office at 425822-7066. Hole sponsorship is $300;
contest sponsorship is $200. You can
set up a pop-up tent and promote your
products and services to all the golfers,
then enjoy a great meal.
CHAMBER
STAFF
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]
Judi Meek, Operations & Member Services Manager...............2#[email protected]
Mary Ousley, Administrative Assistant.........................................3#[email protected]
Bev Anderson, Volunteer Bobbie Reed, Volunteer Ben Lindholm, Volunteer
Kirkland Works, containing information for and about the Kirkland business community, is published regularly by the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and mailed
to Chamber members and civic leaders. To submit an article or provide a suggestion for Kirkland Works, contact the Chamber office at (425) 822-7066, send a fax to (425)
827-4878, or mail to Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, 401 Parkplace, Suite 102, Kirkland, WA 98033. The newsletter staff reserves the right to reject or edit any
information to be published in Kirkland Works. Deadline to submit information to be published is the 10th day of the previous month. Design conducted by Zing HQ.
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June 2012
You can control your brand image
Branding
Here are five tips to get the most
3. Branding is more than just your logo.
is the process of
out of your branding efforts:
Every business should have a logo,
creating a positive 1. Repetition and consistency are imporbut just as important are a consistent
collection of pertant. Marketers know that something
color scheme for your website and
ceptions in your
has to be repeated 5-7 times before
brochures, a meaningful tagline, and
customers’ minds.
it sinks in and makes a memorable
comprehensive and consistent talking
When your
impression. The marketplace needs to
points for your marketing communibusiness name is mentioned, people
see your same imagery and the same
cations pieces. Using consistent font
automatically conjure up their impresmessage again and again and again.
styles, product/service descriptions
sions and memories (good and bad)
2. Employees must communicate a
and item numbers will further
that determine what they believe about
uniform brand message. Sales reps
strengthen your branding efforts.
you. Their feelings may be the result of
and others in your organization may 4. Branding is more than window dressprevious communications you have had
develop their own unique way of
ing. Powerful branding reflects and
with them, publicity or word-of-mouth.
talking about you. You can’t have
projects the key differentiators and
Your customers may have a rich and well
everyone telling a different story. That
core values of your business proposiinformed perception about you, or have
would lead to customer confusion
tion. A strong brand tells customers
no impression at all. Your goal should be
about what you really stand for. Get
what you stand for and why they
to make sure that the brand image you
everyone to sing out of the same
should buy from you. Is it because
have is the brand image you want.
hymnal.
you are the cheapest, the best quality,
the most trustworthy or the most
responsive? Your imagery and messaging must get to the heart of what
your business does.
Thanks to our 2012 sponsors.
Contact the Chamber office
to be a 2012 sponsor.
DIAMOND
($10,000 and above)
GOLD
($5000 and above)
SILVER
($2500 and above)
5.Branding must be tightly focused.
You cannot effectively develop
and communicate a brand image
that includes too much. The more
that you dilute your message, the
harder it is to remember and the less
important it sounds. Stick to a few
key takeaways that you want your
customers and prospects to associate
with your business.
Kirkland officials host Totem
Lake conversations
Businesses, stakeholders invited to share thoughts about future of area
Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride and City Council Member Amy Walen invite
Totem Lake Business District companies, interested stakeholders, and citizens to
talk about the future of a vital urban center. In 2010, the City hosted a Totem Lake
Symposium where financial, development, and design professionals collaborated
with local property and business owners on how to revitalize the Totem Lake Business District. Participants expressed their current and future vision of the area which
were integrated into the Totem Lake Action Plan, adopted by the City Council
in late December 2010.
The conversation about Totem Lake continues with Mayor McBride and
Council Member Walen over lunch at Café Veloce on June 25 and July 23 from 12
to 1:30 p.m. For reservations, call the City Manager’s Office at 425-587-3001. Attendees are responsible for the cost of lunch. For more information about the City’s
efforts to revitalize the Totem Lake Business District, visit www.kirklandwa.gov/
totemlakeaction or contact Ellen Miller-Wolfe, Economic Development Manager,
City of Kirkland at 425-587-3014 or [email protected].
Duncan Milloy, Ph.D., is Kirkland’s
Business Retention Consultant. He can be
reached at 425.829.7234 or dbmilloy@
gmail.com.
June Business
Networking Luncheon
Thursday, June 7
Merrill Gardens
Courtyard Marriott-Kirkland
Overlake Medical Clinics Kirkland
sponsored by Merrill Gardens - Kirkland
BRONZE
($1000 and above)
CRYSTAL
($500 and above)
11:45am Check-in and order lunch
Noon-1pm Networking
Cascadia Community College
11215 NE 124th St. (Totem Lake)
Shinstrom & Norman
$12/Members; $15/ Non-members
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June 2012
Volunteers, sponsors needed
for SummerFest
Lots of people were pumped to attend the Costco gas station ribbon cutting ceremony
at the Kirkland location off 85th just east of Highway 405. Costco membership is
required to purchase fuel. It opens at 6 am every day and closes at 9:30 pm weekdays,
then 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Save the Date for our 2012 events! Our monthly networking events are on separate weeks so that they don’t
appear on the same week as was our previous practice. 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 n
The Business Networking Lunch is the first Thursday of each month.
January 5 April 4
July 5
October 4
February 9 May 3
August 9
November 8
March 8 June 7
September 6
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.
January 10 April 10
July 10
October 9
February 14 May 8
August 14
November 13
March 13 June 12
September 11
December 11
Woodmark Hotel, 11:45am-1:15pm, $30 members, $35 Guests. Includes
parking validation.
n
Business After Hours are Thursdays on the 3rd week of the month, 5:307:30pm, except for the December event at Madison House. $12 members/$15
guests Check www.kirklandchamber.org for locations.
January 19
April 19
July 19
October 18 2
February 23 May 17
August 23
November TBA
March 22 1 June 21
September 20
December 6
trade show at Woodmark Hotel & Yacht Club
trade show site TBA
n
Other Events include the Peter Kirk Golf Classic on Wednesday, July 25
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Find Chamber member contact information anytime
online at www.KirklandChamber.org
Kirkland SummerFest 2012, the arts and music festival to be held in Marina
Park and downtown on August 10 and 11, is in need of volunteers and sponsors.
Three music stages will be set up with dozens of bands and entertainers now
being booked to perform. The Seattle Shakespeare Company will perform “The
Winter’s Tale” on Friday night. The parking lot at Lake and Central and a portion
of Marina Park will host more than a dozen gourmet food trucks. The food truck
craze has captured the attention of festival-goers in the Puget Sound region so the
cuisine is expected to be a popular draw.
Artist sculptures and other displays will be set up in Marina Park. In addition,
plein aire artists will be working at their craft throughout the park.
Several inflatable-style games will be set up for children as well as a truck with
video games. Storytelling and crafts will be offered. And the popular Touch-ATruck will feature a fire ladder truck, a dump truck, a tow truck, and a garbage truck
for kids to view up close.
Sponsors have a variety of events available to choose from or gain publicity
from general support. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including booth
and signage setup, event supervision, directing pedestrian traffic, clean-up, and
fundraising.
Volunteers and sponsors can contact the event committee via the website form
on the Get Involved page at www.kirklandsummerfest.com. Look for the tab in the
menu across the top of the page.
Senior Manager at Kirkland’s Revel
Consulting added to Lake Washington
College Foundation Board of Directors
Scott Ekman, Senior Manager at Revel Consulting (www.revelconsulting.
com), was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Lake Washington
College Foundation (LWCF), a nonprofit organization which raises money and
provides support for Lake Washington Institute of Technology students, faculty,
staff, and programs. Going beyond state funding, the LWCF assists students through scholarships
and grants; promotes health and wellness programs; and contributes to regional
technical training and early learning programs. In his role, Ekman will be actively
supporting the organization’s efforts to grow corporate sponsorship and build awareness of the benefits LWCF provides to students and local business communities.
“Much of our regional economy has been built on strong technical training
programs, which the LWCF is ensuring continue by providing young adults educational access and opportunities,” said Ekman. “To remain competitive, our region
must invest in education for a technically skilled workforce. I believe in the foundation’s holistic approach to learning, wellness, and education for all, so I’m honored
to help in any way I can.”
LWCF is also a major contributor to the Lake Washington Technical Academy,
a regional technical high school for young men and women committed to work and
education. The academy provides high school students ages 16 to 20 the opportunity to simultaneously train for a career while earning a high school diploma. The
foundation also supports an early learning center for children 18 months through
six years of age, providing complete on-site child care services with hands-on programs such as easel art, puppets, dramatic play, and discovery science.
“Scott has a deep passion for seeing the youth in our community succeed, no
matter the challenges they face,” said Vikas Kamran, Revel Managing Partner and
Co-Founder. “Scott’s dedication to LWCF is the type of involvement we foster
through the Revel’s community programs – we’re very proud of his efforts.”
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June 2012
Chamber Ambassadors work for you!
Ambassadors
Committee Chair:
Scott Becker
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Rob Ahrendt
By Scott Becker: Ambassador Chair
Since my last article the response
from Chamber members has been great!
We had 20 at our last meeting and I expect that there will be a whole lot more
joining the group before the year is out.
Please join us for lunch at the Crab
Cracker at 11:30, on the last Thursday
of each month, to see how great being a
Chamber Ambassador can be and how
you can help welcome new members
and meet more people than you would
have, otherwise.
Last month the Ambassadors
participated at the April luncheon at
the Woodmark Hotel as table captains,
facilitating the informal networking between members before the program began, helped greet members at Tech City
Bowl during the Business After Hours
and were present for
the ribbon cutting at
Opus Bank’s Grand
Opening, just to
name a few.
If you would like
more information
about getting involved as an Ambassador, please call me at 425-893-6141.
Edwards Jones
Craig Gaudry
Craig Gaudry & Associates Windermere Real Estate
Rod Graham
Rod Graham Handyman &
Painting Services
Becky Knapton
A ribbon cutting for Juanita Physical
Therapy will be June 7th from 5 to 8
pm. The actual ribbon cutting will be at
5:30PM. The address is 9762 NE 119th
Way in the Juanita Village complex.
Edward Jones
Lynn Hajnal
Balanced Bodyworks
Kathy Nakayama
Nakayama Acupuncture &
Oriental Medicine
Helga Simmons
Helga Simmons Interior Design LLC
Susan Stearns
Totally Sound Fitness, Inc.
Pam Wilcut
Pamela K. Wilcut, P.S.
Courtney Wood
Kirkland Life Chiropractic
Participating in the ribbon cutting at Ashtead Technology From left to right are Neil
Krishna (operations manager), Barry Phillips (VP of Sales North America), Bruce
Wynn (Kirkland Chamber Executive Director) Khalfani Lee (Customer Service
Technician),Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride, and Eric Sabato (Regional General
Manager). Ashtead Technology specializes in Environmental, Non Destructive
Testing, Remote Visual Inspection and various equipment used in many sectors of
compliance and engineering.
What you may not know, but should, about Social Security
By Kirk Larson, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Western Washington
There are some important things about Social Security that an accountant
might not be telling you. And it’s important to know them, because it could mean
the difference between a quick, easy move into retirement and a more troublesome
transition.
Here are some things you may not know.
Net, not gross. For people who are self employed, we count your net income,
not your gross income, when figuring your credits of coverage and the amount of
your future Social Security benefits. In 2011, you earn one credit for each $1,120 of
net income you earn, up to four annual credits. Net earnings for Social Security are
your gross earnings from your trade or business, minus your allowable business deductions and depreciation. We also use your net income when figuring your benefit
amount so a higher net income results in a higher benefit.
Credit where credit is due. If you and your spouse own and operate a business
together and expect to share in the profits and losses, you may both be entitled to
receive Social Security credits, even if there is no formal partnership agreement. For
each of you to receive credit for your share of the business income, you must file
separate self-employment returns (Schedule SEs), even if you file a joint income tax
return. If you don’t file separate Schedule SEs, all the earnings from the business will
be reported under only one person’s Social Security number. In that case, only one
of you will receive Social Security credits and the valuable protection they provide.
Household workers are covered. If you are a household worker, your wages
are covered under Social Security as long as you earn $1,500 or more in a calendar
year (including cash for transportation expenses) unless you were under age 18 during any part of the year and household work is not your main job. Household workers include babysitters, cooks, laundry workers, gardeners, people who do housecleaning or repair work or anyone employed in or around someone else’s home.
Don’t forget to report. If you pay a household worker $1,500 or more in cash
wages during 2011, you need to deduct Social Security and Medicare taxes and
report the wages once a year when you file your tax return. This includes reporting any cash you pay to cover the cost of the employee’s transportation, meals or
housing. If you do not report the wages on time, you may have to pay a penalty in
addition to the overdue taxes.
Want to learn more? Visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov to learn all
about Social Security. For specific questions about taxes, visit the Internal Revenue
Service at www.irs.gov. For specific information about self-employment and
household workers go to our publications page at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs
and look for the publications If You Are Self-Employed and Household Workers.
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May 2012
New Members
Andy Hill, Washington State Senator
Elected Official - Washington State
Senate
P.O. Box 40445
Olympia WA 98504
Andy Hill
360 786-7672
Concurix
A high performance operating system
for cloud data centers.
244 Market Street
Kirkland WA 98033
Alex Gounares
425 576-0300
Eastside For Hire
We provide door-to-door service. We
have been serving Kirkland since 2007.
15931 Des Moines Memorial Dr.
Burien WA 98148
Samatar Guled
425 453-9000
Firestone Complete Autocare
We offer full automotive service, plus
tire service and alignments
11520 124th Avenue NE
Kirkland WA 98033
Jack Kay
425 827-6123
Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
Merrill Lynch is one of the world’s premier providers of wealth management,
securities trading, corporate finance
and investment banking services.
1215 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle WA 98161
William Howard
206 464-2825
Orthopedics International
Orthopedics Specialty Clinic
901 Boren Avenue, Suite 800
Seattle WA 98104
Thalia Nielson
206 726-7633
Renewing Members
1-5 Years
Aysel K. Sanderson, MD PS
Bold Hat Productions
Instrumentation Northwest
JP Gates, CPA, LLC
Sogda Limited, Inc.
Todd Myers Communications
6-9 Years
Sunset Hills Funeral Home
Conover Insurance
Sterling Bank
12 Years
Mac Awards
Custom Plaques, Trophies, Name
Badges, Engraving
13520 100th AVE NE #210
Kirkland WA 98034
Don MacIntosh
425 821-1499
Northstream Development
Company
Real Estate Development & Management
720 4th Avenue Ste 102
Kirkland WA 98033
Kimberly Bentz
425 828-6300
15 Years
Anthony’s Homeport
Restaurant
135 Lake St South
Kirkland WA 98033
Mary Beth Nance
425 822-0225
Infiniti of Kirkland
New Car Dealership
11930 124th AVE NE
Kirkland WA 98034
David Hannah
425 821-1600
18 Years
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
Evergreen Healthcare
Edward Jones
Frontier
Communications
Google
Heathman Hotel
Modular Electric, Inc.
Puget Sound Energy
Waste Management
City of Kirkland
Municipal Government
123 Fifth Avenue
Kirkland WA 98033 -6189
Kurt Triplett
425 587-3001
KITH Kirkland Interfaith
Transitions in Housing
Helps the Homeless Gain Self-Sufficiency
125 State Street South
Kirkland WA 98033
Jan Dickerman
425 576-9531 x104
20 Years
Regiment Pest Control
Integrated Pest Management
P.O. Box 181
Woodinville WA 98072
Kevin Baker
425 823-2280
21 Years
Rikki Rikki A Japanese Restaurant
Restaurants & Cafes
442 Parkplace Center
Kirkland WA 98033
Masa Terada
425 828-0707
25 Years
Ryan Dunham Real Estate
Real Estate, Commercial
135 7th AVE W #103
Kirkland WA 98033
Ryan Dunham
425 827-0140
27 Years
McAdams Remodeling and Design
Remodeling
13003 NE 85th Street
Kirkland WA 98033
Len McAdams
425 822-6555
30 Years
Odegard Chiropractic Clinic
Chiropractic Services
433 State Street, Suite #3
Kirkland WA 98033
Dr. Carson Odegard
425 827-4646
33 Years
Kirkland Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs
10805 124th Avenue NE
Kirkland WA 98033 -0400
Doug Wozeniak
425 827-0132
38 Years
Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric Hospital and Behavioral
Health Services
10200 NE 132nd Street
Kirkland WA 98034
Ron Escarda
425 821-2000
Find Chamber member contact information anytime
online at www.KirklandChamber.org
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June 2012
Local third parties
encourage discussion
on new rail corridor
purchase in Kirkland
The King County Library System is
working with the Kirkland Arts Center
to create a series of opportunities for
individuals to learn and to make suggestions about possible future uses of the
Cross Kirkland Corridor. The first is an
open online forum at www.dialogueapp.com/532. Individuals who log on
to the site will find a place to register
suggestions for corridor use, as well as
links to the most up-to-date information about the corridor from a variety of
sources. This online dialogue will close at
the end of August.
Anyone who wishes to submit a
written suggestion will find forms for
doing so at the Kirkland Library, The
Kingsgate Library, the Kirkland Arts
Center and the KAC store in Park Place.
Information from all written and online
input and comments will be made
available to the City of Kirkland In
September 2012.
KCLS’ role is to gather and disseminate information. KCLS is not
responsible for or involved in evaluating,
proposing or giving preference to any
suggestion, submission or proposal.
Heathman Hotel
remains closed
The Heathman Hotel Kirkland
closed two weeks ago because of a main
waterline malfunction that caused
significant damage to the hotel, spa and
restaurant. The entire property will
be closed until August 1, allowing for
repairs and renovations.
Clients with corporate or Private
Dining events are requested to contact
their sales representative directly for
assistance.
Thanks to our auction donors,
sponsors, and volunteers!
Title Sponsor—Evergreen Health
Supporting Sponsors—Sterling Bank The Heathman Hotel
Sponsors—Frontier Communications
Waste Management-Northsound
Contributors —Fena Flowers Sterling Bank
Donors—Milloy & Associates
Auction Committee
Doug Davis
Kristen Gonzales
Amber Libenson
Bonnie Lindberg
Gala Volunteers
Bev Anderson
Kelly Anderson
Scott Becker
Laurie Berry
Frank Chinn
Nick Jamison
Becky Knapton
Gail Schroder
Kari Rife
Travis Searles
Karen Story
Deborah Maahs
Susan Lemaire
Jim Jung
Ben Lindholm
Kathy Mantz
Dolores Peterson
Annette Seats
Sumana Sengupta
Tom Shobe
Helga Simmons
Kenny Snyp
Auction Donors
7 Dragons Acupuncture/
Deborah Maahs
A Touch of Class
Acropolis Pizza & Pasta
ACT Theatre
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Anthony’s Restaurants
Argosy Cruises
Arlon Rosenoff Fine Art
Aysel K. Sanderson MD PS
Barb Avery @ REMAX
Bear Creek Country Club
Brix Wine Café
Bruce Wynn
Cactus Restaurants
Caffe Ladro
Captain Whidbey Inn
Celebrate Kirkland!
(Penny Sweet)
Chamber Board of Directors
City of Kirkland Fire
& Building Dept.
Columbia Athletic Club Juanita Bay
Conover Feek:
Kathy and Jim Feek
Courtyard by Marriott-Kirkland
Crab Cracker
Doug Davis
Eastside Community Aid
Thrift Shop
Ellen Miller-Wolfe & Jeremy
McMahon/City of Kirkland
Eye and Contact Lens Center/
Michael Golitz, OD
Fairfax Hospital
Ford of Kirkland
George’s Restaurant
Heavy Restaurant Group
Hector’s Restaurant
Helga Simmons
Interior Design LLC
Henry Bischofberger Violins, LLC
Humanature Photography
Joan Pinney
Joseph Castleberry/
Northwest University
Juanita Pub
Kirkland Reporter
Kirkland Cinemas LLC
Kirkland Heritage Society
Kirkland Lodge Sports Grille
Kirkland Performance Center
Kirkland Police Department
Kirkland Uncorked
Kirkland Wednesday Market
Kurt Triplett
LaConner Channel Lodge
Lake Street Diamond
Lake Washington School
District Chip Kimball/
Traci Pierce
Larry Springer and Penny
Sweet/The Grape Choice
Laughs
Lisa Davis at Salon Amenity
Livengood, Fitzgerald &
Alskog, PLLC/James S.
Fitzgerald & Kevin Hansen
Lucia
Lynn’s Bistro
Mac Awards
Madison House Retirement
& Assisted Living
Massage Envy of Kirkland
Meadows Family Chiropractic
Mi Mexico
Microsoft
Milloy & Associates
Mongolian Grill
Northwest Cellars and Green
Apple Catering
O Wines Winery
Palettes and Pairings
Patty Leverett,
Tango Fusion Dance Co.
Patty Tucker
Penny Sweet
Puget Sound Energy
Redmond Arena Sports
Rikki Rikki
Ristorante Paradiso
Saigon Jade’s
Salon Amenity/Caryn Komma
Santorini Greek Grill
Sants Contreras
Seattle Mariners/
Charitable Donations
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Sounders FC/
Charitable Donations
48th District Legislators:
Senator Rodney Tom,
Representatives Ross Hunter
and Deb Eddy
Shinstrom Norman
Insurance Inc.
Studio East, Training for
the Performing Arts
Sue Contreras
Sustainability Foundation/
Brenda & Art Nunes,
Doug Davis
TechCity Bowl
The 5th Avenue Theatre
The Attic Theatre
The Heathman Hotel
The Wing Dome/
Consolidated Restaurants Inc
Thin Pan Thai Bistro & Bar
Totally Sound Fitness. Inc
Tres Hermanos
Mexican Restaurant
Val Gurin
Village Theater
Waste Management Northsound
Waterways Cruises & Events
Wilde Rover
Willows Run Golf Course
Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club
& Spa
We apologize for any
inadvertent omissions but
remain appreciative of your
generous contribution to the
2012 Auction
Join now and make 2012 a great year!
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Company Name___________________________________________________________
(Exactly as you want to be listed -alphabetically- in the Membership Directory and on our Web site.)
Mailing Address___________________________________________________________
City________________________________ State________ Zip Code__________________
Address to be Published (if different from mailing)____________________________________
City________________________________ State________ Zip Code__________________
Contact__________________________ Mr/Ms (circle) Position_____________________
Alt. Contact_______________________ Mr/Ms (circle) Position_____________________
Phone# (
)_______________Fax# (
)______________ 800#_________________
Web site__________________________ e-mail___________________________________
Category (select from list) #__________ , _______________________________________
Business Description________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(1 line - 8 words or less -OR- add $25 for over 8, up to 25 words TOTAL.)
Number of Employees: Full time____________________ Part time_______________
(Inclusive of owners/managers) (2 PT=1 FT)
Is your Business Home-based? Yes____ No____
Number of years your company has been in business:______
Reason(s) for joining the Chamber:____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Signature_______________________________________ Date__________________
Annual Dues $_______
Processing Fee Total Amount Due $ 30.00*
$_______
*One time fee covering administrative costs.
Payment by: cash____ check____ VISA_____ MC_____ AMEX_____
Credit Card info
Signature_______________________________________ Date__________________
Credit Card#____________________________________ exp.__________________
Chamber Use Only: Zone Code_________
Recruit Code_______
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
PRIZES!
Don’t be a stooge!
Join us at the
2012 Peter Kirk Golf Classic!
Sponsored by
Join the fun Wed., July 25, 2012 at
Willows Run Golf Club in Redmond
4 Person Scramble
Fee is $100 per person and includes a box
lunch sponsored by Sterling Bank, green fees,
cart use, range balls, goodie bag, contests,
awards dinner sponsored by Waste Management – Northsound, & a chance for awards
and door prizes.
1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies
Men’s & Women’s
Longest Drives
Unisex Straightest Drive
Men, Women, Unisex
Closest to the Pin
Hole-in-One Contest
Chipping Contest
Putting Contest
10am to 12:30pm:..............Registration, Driving Range,
Chipping/Putting Contests
1pm...................................Shotgun Start
5:30pm..............................Dinner & Awards
Pre-registration & payment deadline is Wed. July 18
Sign up as a team or individual. Hurry, spots are limited.
This is one of the lowest cost tournaments around!
Call 425-822-7066 or fax this form to 425-827-4878.
TEAM CAPTAIN________________________________ VISA/MC #_________________________________EXP.___________
NAME___________________________________________________________ NAME______________________________________________________________
COMPANY________________________________________________________ COMPANY__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
CITY_____________________________________ ZIP__________________ CITY_________________________________________ ZIP_________________
PHONE__________________________________________________________ PHONE____________________________________________________________
E-MAIL___________________________________________________________ E-MAIL_____________________________________________________________
NAME___________________________________________________________ NAME______________________________________________________________
COMPANY________________________________________________________ COMPANY__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
CITY_____________________________________ ZIP__________________ CITY_________________________________________ ZIP_________________
PHONE__________________________________________________________ PHONE____________________________________________________________
E-MAIL___________________________________________________________ E-MAIL_____________________________________________________________