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2010 Edmonds Chamber of
Commerce Business Directory

The Chamber is currently working on the 2010 Preferred Business Directory.
For advertising opportunities please contact Diane Klebold at the Journal Media Group.

You will also want to make sure that your business information is up-to-date.
To do so please contact the Chamber office at 425-670-1496 x3 or events@edmondswa.com.

Chamber Business Education Series

Currently the Chamber is running an education series
with topics that Chamber members have requested.

7:30 am ~ City Hall - Brackett Room (3rd Floor)
121 5th Ave. N ~ $20 per session includes continental breakfast

Presenters in this business series are:

Brad Worthley, an accomplished consultant with over 35 years of business management experience, is also an internationally acclaimed leadership and customer service expert. He is an author, consultant, coach, keynote speaker and trainer, who has trained over a million people in a wide range of industries throughout the world. Brad’s client list contains Alaska Airlines, Bank of America, Bank One, Helzberg Diamonds, Louis Vuitton, Macy’s, McDonalds, Nordstrom, Western Union and many others (for a complete list visit www.BradWorthley.com. Brad is always the highest rated speaker at any event he presents at and his humorous presentations are considered “shows” by many. Changing Cultures, Not Just People.

Pam Jackson, MA is owner and partner in The Growth Coach® franchise in north King County. Building on a 17-year career in corporate marketing to help small business owners fulfill their dreams, she partners with executive coach Dave Hope to bring strategic coaching programs and workshops to help clients earn more while working less. Together, Pam and Dave offer over 40 years combined experience in executive, financial, strategic planning and marketing leadership. The Growth Coach® is a national leader in small business coaching. For over 15 years, The Growth Coach® process has helped entrepreneurs create better results in their business and personal lives.
Mission: Help overwhelmed, frustrated business owners get control of their business and get their life back.

Andrew Ballard is the president of Marketing Solutions, a Snohomish County agency that develops research-based growth strategies for small and mid-sized businesses. He has 30 years experience in marketing, media and management. His specialties include marketing research, strategic planning, brand development and advertising. Mr. Ballard has worked with and helped hundreds of organizations (from startups through Fortune 500 companies) achieve their marketing objectives.
Andrew is also a respected columnist and teacher. His articles on marketing strategy have been published in business and trade journals through all 50 States. In addition, he is on faculty at Everett Community College.
Presenter Experience: Ballard began professionally presenting in 1983. He is a prized keynote speaker and has trained thousands of marketing and sales professionals across the country. He has an engaging speaking style and his seminars are always well attended.
“I could tell how inspired our sales reps were by how many approached Andrew after his presentation. I didn't think they were going to let him leave the building.”
~ Lisa Carlson, District Sales Manager, Verizon Super Pages
Mission: As a full-service agency, Marketing Solutions specializes in developing & implementing brand leadership strategies that help small businesses grow.

Member Highlight

Cascade is a full service community bank that has been serving residents of the Puget Sound Region since 1916. Cascade has 22 branches in Western Washington, including its newest branch in downtown Edmonds, which opened in May 2009. The Edmonds branch is staffed by experienced bankers from the Edmonds community including Vern Woods, Tim Schell, Lannet Samson, Tom Darrah and Kate Bledsoe. Stop by and see us today!

Networking Events

Networking Breakfast

NETWORKING – MARKETING - REFERRALS
Open to all – Join us and market your business, network, learn about
other businesses, and get referrals all in a relaxing fun atmosphere!

Hosted by the Edmonds Chamber Ambassadors
Wednesdays | 7:30 am – 9:00 am NEW TIME
Fairwinds-Brighton Court | 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood

November 4th Jan Alberti, Las Vegas Recovery Center
November 11th & 18th TBA
November 25th TBA
December 2nd TBA

Check EdmondsWA.com for updates

Free to attend! If you wish, you can order a breakfast for $8.00.
For more information, click here
If you’re a Chamber member and would like to be a speaker, email

November Chamber Luncheon

Please join us for our November Membership luncheon with guest speaker

Tung Bui, Alphagraphics – “The American Dream – An Immigrant’s Perspective”

Date: November 19th, 2009 | Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Place: Edmonds City Hall, 3rd Floor Bracket Room NEW LOCATION
Reserve by Monday, November 16th
$17.50 in advance | $20.00 at the door or non-members

Chamber After-Hours

The scheduled November After Hours has been cancelled.
If your business would like to host this event
please contact Carolyn LaFave at the Chamber office –
425-670-1496 x3 or events@edmondswa.com.

Business Building Opportunities

Watering hole

It's Here!
A Free Chamber Benefit
Edmonds Watering Hole - Online Forum
Click on form to see how to use and register

AAOA and insurance cards program

The Chamber is in the process of having AAOA re-issue each members personal PIN card. With these cards, you can take advantage of special discounts without having to purchase insurance. Please view the 2 attached flyers for more information. www.aaoamerica.org/

Speed Networking Opportunities

Watch for our next speed networking event in Jauary 2010!

Speed networking programs are showing up all around the world. These events tend to be a fun, exciting and effective way to make a lot of initial connections in a very different environment from the standard business networking meetings.
Speed networking is a great way to meet other business professionals in a short period of time. It's a good tool for business people to apply the "visibility" stage of the VCP Process TM--Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability.

So how do you go about participating in a speed networking exercise with the proper focus to make the most of your time? Here are several points to consider:

1. Start with the end in mind. You're not there to bag the big one. You're not there to eliminate referral sources or referral partners. You're there to find ways to connect with each and every person you have the opportunity to sit (or stand) in front of for that one- to two-minute period.
If you view the speed networking exercise as a type of catalyst event, you're already thinking with the end in mind. While you will not, realistically, become close friends with every person in the room, you're increasing your potential referral sources by meeting many people in one setting.

2. Conduct the exercise as a mini interview. Think in terms of what you can find out about the person you're meeting. That'll allow you to help further the goals of that individual. Forget about mining her database or trying to determine who she knows to further your goals. In working to mutually benefit one another, ask questions that'll clarify where and how you can best help your new referral source.

3. Make notes during the exercise. If you're not provided some type of contact card on which you can jot notes while in the exercise, be sure to use your own pad of paper to write down the information you discover. Be sure to note the person's interests and goals you could help achieve.

4. Follow up. If you don't follow up with those you meet during the speed networking exercise, you will only have succeeded in wasting your time--which is exactly what you were trying to avoid by attending the event in the first place. Collect the business cards of each person you sit with during the exercise. The magic happens after the exercise, in the weeks and months to come.
Speed networking can work if it's done the right way. It can be a fun, energetic and dynamic way to further your own goals of having a thriving, successful word-of-mouth-based business.
Excerpts from: Speed Networking and Beyond – Launch yourself into a new circle of people waiting to talk to you, by Dr. Ivan Misner senior partner for the Referral Network

Chamber Upcoming Events

Tree Lighting is brought to you by: The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Edmonds Merchants, and is sponsored by: The Journal Media Group, Pacific Rim Talent, PCC Market, AVR Productions, Olive’s Café & Wine Bar and Nama’s Candy

The 2010 Edmonds Chamber Annual Banquet

Save the date… on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will host their annual banquet. Watch for further details in the December newsletter… and invitations will be in your mailbox in early January!

Membership Options

Member Investment Program
Making an Investment in your Business and Community

Why The Membership Investment Program?
The Membership Investment Program offers businesses the opportunity to save money by receiving member benefits in a package plan, thereby saving money while providing outstanding visibility. All levels include the cost of your annual investment. Payment plans available

PLATINUM $2,500
Save $1,500
Standard Membership Plus:

♦ Hole Sponsorship for Golf Tournament
♦ Recognition at Chamber events
♦ Preferred Business Directory advertisement (1/2 page)
♦ Golf Tournament tickets (4)
♦ Speed Networking Event (4 tickets)
♦ Recognition in the Chamber Newsletter, Preferred Business Directory
and on EdmondsWA.com as a Platinum member
♦ Chamber Newsletter advertising (full page for 4 months)
♦ Web ad on EdmondsWA.com and EverythingEdmonds.com (6 months)
♦ Tickets for Annual Banquet (8)
♦ Broadcast emails to members (6 emails)
♦ Tickets for Monthly Luncheon (6 tickets)
♦ Mailing labels (6 sets per year)
♦ E-plaque for your website

GOLD $1,000
Save $600
Standard Membership Plus:

♦ Preferred Business Directory advertisement (1/4 page)
♦ Golf Tournament ticket (1)
♦ Speed Networking Event (1 ticket)
♦ Recognition in the Chamber Newsletter, Preferred Business Directory and on EdmondsWA.com as a Gold member
♦ Chamber Newsletter advertising (1/2 pg. for 3 months)
♦ Web ad on EdmondsWA.com and Everything Edmonds.com (3 months)
♦ Tickets for Annual Banquet (4)
♦ Broadcast emails to members (3 emails)
♦ Tickets for Monthly Luncheon (3 tickets)
♦ Mailing labels (3 sets per year)
♦ E-plaque for your website

SILVER $750
Save $400
Standard Membership Plus:

♦ Recognition in the Chamber Newsletter, Preferred Business Directory and on EdmondsWA.com as a Silver member
♦ Chamber Newsletter advertising (1/8 pg. for 3 months)
♦ Web ad on EdmondsWA.com and EverythingEdmonds.com (2 months)
♦ Ticket for Annual Banquet (2)
♦ Broadcast email to members (2)
♦ Ticket for Monthly Luncheon (2)
♦ Mailing labels (2 set per year)
♦ E-plaque for your website

Member Incentives

A reminder of the new and renewing member options and incentives.

Incentives for new or renewing members – choose one (actual values on all items are between $100 - $200).

♦ $100 chamber credit to use for any chamber program or benefit.
♦ $200 off upgrading to a tiered membership

Existing members only— Receive $25.00 Chamber credit for each new member you bring in.

Program or benefit examples where credits can be used: speed networking, luncheon or breakfast, any dues, golf tournament, seminars or workshops, mailing labels, broadcast emails, annual banquet and more!

5 Year Plan — Offers over 20% discount for pledging to join or renew for 5 years. This plan can not be used with another incentive

Recurring Payments The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is offering an automatic payment process. This can be done on our website or by providing your information on the application. Members who choose this program will receive a 10% discount.

Payment Plans The Chamber also has payment plans available. This allows you to pay over 6 months.

If you are interested, please email us at
membership@edmondswa.com or call us at 425-670-1496 x 3.

Chamber Library

The following resources are available to check-out from the Edmonds Chamber Business Resource Library. Stop by the office and take a look at what we have to offer.

The following Focus — by Brad Worthley International DVD sets are available for check-out:

- Leadership Development — Turning Managers into Leaders
- Leadership Development — How to Coach Your Employees,
Peers & Supervisor
- Customer Service Training — Exceeding Customer Expectations

Also available — DVD set by Dr. Maxwell Maltz and Dan Kennedy:
- The New Psycho-Cybernetics:
A Mind Technology for Living your Life without Limits

Education & Training

Events

For more information, visit
EdmondsWA.com, EverythingEdmonds.com
or email events@EdmondsWA.com

Committees

For more information, visit EdmondsWA.com
Email events@EdmondsWA.com

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Ambassadors

Represents the Chamber with fun and pride at public functions to make new and prospective members feel welcome and to establish personal contacts with all members

Board

The Executive Committee includes the president, first and second vice presidents, the treasurer, the Chamber staff, and, at the discretion of the president, other directors. Operations are reviewed and recommendations are made in preparation for Board meetings. This committee, excluding the Chamber staff, acts as the Personnel Committee. The Board of Directors is responsible for the fiduciary health, goals and objectives and all policy matters on behalf of this Member organization

DEMA

Working together to increase sales through collaboration, events, and promotions, while having fun. 1st Friday monthly, 8:30 am, The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave. S, Edmonds. Everyone Welcome!

EDC

Fosters a vibrant economic environment for the Edmonds area in industry, services, and retail businesses and to keep abreast of local issues that may affect the business community.

City, Port and County governments make decisions every day that affect commercial business interests. You can share in the Chamber's collective influence on local economic decisions and in area government affairs. Join us in our public service efforts and help spur the kind of strategic development in the City of Edmonds that will ultimately enhance your own business' growth.

Everything Edmonds

EverythingEdmonds.com is a Chamber sponsored web site provided for the benefit of residents and businesses alike. This web site is designed to promote local businesses as well as provide a tool for Edmonds residents to find shopping, dining, services and entertainment right here in Edmonds. Promote your business with the highest technology on the website that promotes support of local business.

Membership

Serves not only in recruitment, but also in member retention by communicating regularly with members. The primary function of the committee is to offer members benefits and opportunities to enhance and promote their business.

GET INVOLVED, MAKE IT HAPPEN, YOUR VOICE WILL BE HEARD!