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Monthly News July 2, 2007
· This Week
Tukwila Government and Community Affairs
Tuesday, July 3
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Chamber Office
14220 Interurban Ave S, #134, Tukwila
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Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4
Chamber Office Closed
· Next Week
Ambassador Committee
Tuesday, July 10
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Chamber Office
14220 Interurban Ave S, #134, Tukwila
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Highway 99 Action Committee
Tuesday, July 10
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue, Tukwila
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SeaTac Business Committee
Thursday, July 12
8:30 am - 10:
Dave's Diner - 2825 S. 188th St., SeaTac
Register Now...
· From the Chairman
Greetings!
The last few days of summer weather reminds us that it's time for
vacation, spending time with family and friends, having good times. But
don't let the summer give you a vacation from promoting your business.
Actually, this is an opportune time. In our area particularly, not only
do our cities see a good in-flux of visitors during the summer with
guests coming here to enjoy our beautiful beaches, shopping, and
participating in outdoor activities, but we are all more active with the
hot summer weather and the opportunity to be outdoors. You won't find a
better time to attract customers to your business than when everyone is
out and enjoying the summer offerings already. I don't know about you,
but when I visit a new area, I always look around at other businesses
and opportunities. You never know when you will meet someone who can
solve your problem and make your business even better. Make sure your
business name is in the community and that people can find you easily.
Summertime is also a good time to lay the groundwork for your
advertising plans later this fall. Remember to include the Chamber in
your advertising budget. The golf tournament is coming up on August 10.
This is a great opportunity to advertise to fellow golfers. Sponsorships
and foursomes are available. Just call the Chamber (206.575.1633) for
more information.
It's also a good time to become a sponsor of the Chamber's ACE Awards to
be held in November. By signing on now, your company will be listed in
all future ads leading up to the event. The sooner you commit, the more
advertising you will receive. If you would like information on becoming
an ACE sponsor, contact the Chamber at 206.575.1633.
The Dining Guides have been a great success. If you haven't received any
for your customers and employees yet, stop by the Chamber office and
pick up a supply.
Enjoy July!
Chuck Cox
Chairman
· July Membership Luncheon
Please be sure to join us for the July Membership Luncheon on Friday,
July 13th! The July Membership Luncheon will be held at Outback
Steakhouse, 16510 Southcenter Parkway in Tukwila, and will feature an
afternoon full of great food and fun games! This is a wonderful
opportunity to enjoy Outback for lunch, as they are not normally open
for lunch but will open the restaurant for lunch especially for the
Chamber Membership Luncheon!
Cost for the luncheon is $20 pre-pay or $25 if you pay at the door.
Please RSVP to Brenna at 206.575.1633.
· 84th Annual Burien Independence Day Parade
Everyone is invited to the 84th Annual Burien Independence Day Parade,
starting at 3:00 pm downtown Burien on the 4th of July. A fantastic
line-up of parade participants have signed up for this year's parade,
sponsored by Watermark Credit Union, the City of Burien, and the
Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce.
The Burien Independence Day Parade is not only a long time community
tradition in Burien, but also one of the most spirited parades in the
region! Bring your family and friends to Downtown Burien for an
afternoon of entertainment on the 4th of July!
· SUCCESS Foundation Mexico Raffle
Congratulations to George Lanegraff with Renton Technical College, this year's winner of the Mexico Raffle!
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and helped to support the SUCCESS Foundation!
· Westfield Southcenter to Sponsor July Membership Luncheon
As a
Chamber member committed to local economic vitality, Westfield
Southcenter is pleased to sponsor this month's Membership Luncheon at
the Outback Steakhouse.
Thanks to their size, strategy, and leadership, Westfield Southcenter is
poised to become the largest shopping center in the Pacific Northwest.
Taking advantage of south King County's skyrocketing economy and
population growth, Westfield Southcenter is adding 400,000 square feet
for a total of 1.7 million square feet of upscale retail space.
Westfield Southcenter is undergoing an extraordinary transformation. In
addition to improving the quality and variety of the retail mix,
Westfield Southcenter is building a brilliant, three-story sunlit atrium
dominated by a 90-foot south-facing glass façade with expansive views of
Mount Rainier. When complete, the new Westfield Southcenter will be a
highly visible landmark, inviting visitors of every generation to
experience the newest destination for shopping, dining and
entertainment. Transformation will be complete in summer 2008. Some of
Westfield's many exciting new features include:
· Additional 400,000 square feet of upscale retail, dining and entertainment for a total of 1.7 million square feet of retail space.
· Luxurious dining terrace with plush fireside seating.
·
75 new specialty stores.
6 new signature restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating.
· Grand, 90-foot glass façade with views of Mount Rainier.
· 16-screen state-of-the-art AMC theatre.
· Two attached multi-level parking structures - ALREADY OPEN.
· Pedestrian-friendly walkways, lush landscaping and promenades.
· New family lounge featuring private family-style restrooms, nursing mothers area and plasma screen televisions with child-friendly programming.
· New valet parking services.
· New Westfield children's play area.
For more information, visit
www.thenewwestfieldsouthcenter.com
Strategically situated at the junction of I-5 and I-405, Westfield
Southcenter is the most convenient and accessible shopping center in the
Puget Sound region. Anchored by the northwest's best department stores,
including Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears, the center also offers
over 160 popular retailers including Ann Taylor Loft, Apple, Gene Juarez
Spa & Salon, Talbot's, Guess?, and Victoria's Secret. Westfield
Southcenter is also home to the only Rainforest Café and Bahama Breeze
restaurants in Washington State.
· 2007 Get-Away Golf Tournament & Silent Auction
It's
time to start putting your foursomes together!
The annual Get-Away Golf Tournament will be Friday, August 10 at Foster
Golf Links. This event includes a wonderful day of golf, great
networking opportunities, a barbeque lunch and silent auction! The fun
begins with a shotgun start at 8:00 am and continues with a BBQ lunch
and auction after the tournament.
Costs for participating are $400 per foursome, or $450 for a corporate
foursome. This fee covers golf fees, cart rental, and lunch for each
golfer. Golfers will also receive a small gift, courtesy of the Chamber.
Many tournament sponsorship opportunities are still available and items
are still being accepted for the silent auction. If you would like to be
a sponsor of this event or donate an auction item, please contact the
Chamber at 206.575.1633 or by email at
dgearhiser@swkcc.org
To sign up a team, contact the Chamber at 206.575.1633.
· New Staff at SWKCC
Brenna Arnesen is the new Administrative Coordinator at Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. She is thrilled to be a part of the Chamber and working alongside such wonderful people. Having lived in Southwest King County her entire life, Brenna is very familiar with the region and the local business community. In 2004, Brenna graduated summa cum laude from Seattle Pacific University with her BA in English/Creative Writing. Last year she completed a certificate in Fundraising Management at the University of Washington. She has been working with local businesses and non-profits doing fundraising and communications. As new staff, Brenna looks forward to assisting with membership and events. She is enjoying being a newlywed and living in SeaTac.
· Education Committee Scholarship Winners
At
the June Membership Luncheon, the Education Committee presented three
Students of the Month from the 2006-2007 school year with $1,000
scholarships.
Winners this year were Gagandeep Kaur from Global Connections High
School, Jaspreet Kaur from Foster High School, and Wendy Kim from
Highline High School. All three of these young women displayed
exceptional business, leadership, and scholastic abilities and Mike West
and the Education Committee were pleased to present each of them with
this special scholarship opportunity.
· Phoebe Gayner serving as Jr. Ambassador
Phoebe Gayner, a junior at Seattle Christian Schools, is currently
serving on the Ambassador Committee as the Chamber's Junior Ambassador.
Phoebe is a very active student within her school and has had many
opportunities to serve in leadership positions. Most recently, Phoebe
served as Vice President of the school band. With this position came the
responsibilities of planning events, organizing uniforms and selecting
music. Phoebe is also helping to plan a family event for more than fifty
people.
Phoebe applied for the Junior Ambassador program because of the
experiences and opportunities available with the program. She believes
it is important for everyone to be involved in their community and hopes
that this position will allow her to become more closely acquainted with
the members of her community.
As a Junior Ambassador, Phoebe attends many of the Chamber's functions.
The next time you see her at a Chamber event, please take a moment to
introduce yourself and learn more about our Junior Ambassador.
· A·C·E Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2007 ACE awards!
Don't miss the opportunity to be a sponsor of this annual celebration of
business excellence.
Click here
to select the sponsorship option just right for your company.
The awards will be presented at the Chamber's November A·C·E Awards
celebration on November 8, 2007, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Embassy
Suites, located at 15920 West Valley Highway in Tukwila.
If you have any questions, please contact Dianna at 206.575.1633.
· Chamber Launches New Web Site!
The Chamber celebrates a new Web Site! Check us out at www.swkcc.org. The site has been designed to be more user friendly and up-to-date with information needed by those seeking service from a member, to learn about a meeting, or to join the Chamber. The new site was designed and provided by Lawton Publications, the company that publishes our annual Business Directory and Community Profile and our 4-city street map.
· Ambassador Connection
with
Ambassador Nancy Nelson
Hello, my name is Nancy Nelson and I am the proud owner of Normandy
House Hair Productions, a beauty salon.
I am a new member to our wonderful Chamber of Commerce and decided to be
an active part of this organization. Being an Ambassador has given me
the opportunity to meet fellow business owners and the people on their
teams. I learn about your business, and you get to hear a bit about
mine. Sometimes the people look at me when I arrive like "what is she
selling" and are then pleasantly surprised when I deliver the bag of
goodies to say "thank you" for being a Chamber member, and "thank you"
for renewing your membership.
Please remember the other activities available to Chamber members each
month. The Membership Luncheon is held on the 2nd Friday of the month
and the Networking Breakfast is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
You will also see me at the Golf Tournament on August 10th - Hope I will
see you there also!
Normandy House is located in Normandy Park on 1st Avenue. The salon has
been in business for over 40 years. I have been the owner the past 12
years. We do all the services for hair - shampooing, cutting, styling,
tints, foils, frosts, permanent waves, and we even do roller sets. Our
clientele includes men, women and children. I believe our oldest client
is 93 years young, and our youngest is 18 months. Call and come see us,
or stop by and have your hair done. Our number is 206-824-6830.
Remember, we Ambassadors are here to help you. We will answer your
questions and if we can't, we know where to get the answers.
Thank you for your time, I'll chat at you again someday. Nancy
· Act 3 Catering Ribbon Cutting
On Tuesday May 22, the Chamber helped celebrate the grand opening of Act 3 Catering at their new location, 5665 Nelson Place in Tukwila. The evening was full of wonderful food and desserts! Event attendance included Tukwila Mayor Steve Mullet, and Tukwila City Councilmembers Pam Carter and Joan Hernandez. Thanks to owners Chuck and Terry Doremus and their crew for a wonderful event!
· Village at Angle Lake Ribbon Cutting
On Wednesday June 6, the Chamber helped celebrate the opening of the Village at Angle Lake with an open house and a Ribbon Cutting. Present to cut the ribbon were SeaTac Mayor Gene Fisher and local children from the Village at Angle Lake's pre-school program. If you would like to see this beautiful facility, please stop by! They are located at 4040 S. 188th St. in SeaTac.
· City Beats - SeaTac
Military Road South Closure:
The
full road closure of Military Road South, from South 176th Street to
South 188th Street, began June 18, 2007 and will continue through August
24, 2007. This road closure is necessary in order to get as much
construction work done as possible during the school summer break.
Through traffic will be detoured to International Boulevard. For
additional information, contact the City's Project Manager, Susan
Sanderson, at 973.4742.
The goals of the Military Road South Improvements are to reduce
congestion and increase the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and
bicyclists. Improvements include adding a traffic signal at South 182nd
Street, two way continuous left-turn lane, sidewalks, bike lanes,
landscaping, upgrading the storm drainage and street lighting systems,
and conversion of some overhead utilities to underground. The project
began in April 2007 and is expected to last for up to eighteen months.
New Futures Benefit Breakfast: Human Services Coordinator Colleen
Brandt-Schluter spoke at the Benefit Breakfast on June 12, at Benaroya
Hall. She spoke about the faces and voices of SeaTac and South King
County providing a community perspective to 500 in attendance. The
keynote address was provided by Dr. John Gottman, Ph.D. Sponsors of the
Benefit included Microsoft, King County Housing Authority, the Boeing
Company and many others. The Benefit exceeded expectations in both
attendance and funds raised.
Water Testing at Angle Lake: Since 1996, the King County
Department of Natural Resources & Parks and the Water & Land Resources
Division have monitored a number of public swimming beaches on Lake
Sammamish, Lake Washington, and Green Lake during the summer months to
determine levels of bacterial pollution and relative human health risks.
2007 marks the first year for the City of SeaTac to be part of the
Freshwater Swimming Beach Monitoring Sampling and Analysis Project.
Sampling was started May 15 and will end September 18. According to
county officials, Angle Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in the region
due to it being predominantly fed by underground springs.
Master Builders Association Breakfast: On May 17, City of SeaTac
representatives made a presentation at the Master Builders Association's
South King Issues Group breakfast in order to raise awareness of
development opportunities in the City of SeaTac. Economic Development
Manager Todd Cutts provided an overview of the City's economic
development services and highlighted programs relevant to the audience
of residential developers. Planning Director Steve Butler updated the
group on current development projects, future plans, and provided a map
highlighting residential development opportunities. Assistant City
Manager Tina Rogers informed the group of SeaTac's strategic advantages
for residential development and briefed them on the ongoing permit
streamline process. Staff then answered specific questions about future
plans and existing nuances and codes related to development in SeaTac.
Car Crime Forum: On May 15, local leaders from the hotel, rental
car, and commercial parking industries gathered at the invitation of the
City to get a better understanding of the steps being taken by the City
to mitigate car crimes in the community and to engage in a dialogue with
City officials on the topic. The forum communicated the message that
with all of the vehicles parked in our City, we are a target-rich area.
Together, government and industry must work to reduce the number of
incidents and to improve our image in order to enhance our tourism
reputation.
Assistant City Manager Tina Rogers welcomed guests and set the
collaborative tone for the event. Chief of Police Jim Graddon pledged
local law enforcement's commitment to the issue and expressed a
willingness to explore new ideas. Detective Sergeant Steve Tucker then
presented statistics, introduced crime prevention techniques, and
educated attendees of methods the police department uses to apprehend
criminals involved in car crimes. City staff and officers then fielded
questions and comments regarding car crimes, and committed to addressing
the issues raised.
· New Members
Rasmussen Capital Management, Inc.
16256 Military Road South
SeaTac, WA 98158
206.243.9570
Facsimile: 206.243.9583
Financial Advisors/Planners
Watermark Credit Union - Burien
14647 Ambaum Blvd. South
Burien, WA 98166
Banks and Financial Institutions
Windermere Real Estate - Tom Roush
2420 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
206.448.6400
Facsimile: 206.448.3291
Real Estate
· Renewed Members
The
Southwest King County Chamber extends its gratitude to renewing members
for their continued support.
1-5 Years
Bahama Breeze
Cascade Computer Maintenance
Digital Forest, Inc.
Jay D. Holman - Coldwell Banker
Marine View Florist
New York Life - Tacoma
Rotary Club of Southcenter
STS Enterprises/Sea Tac Sports
T-Mobile
TTB Consulting
Wigs at Savvy Salon
6-10 Years
BECU Financial Cooperative
Cox Financial, L.L.C.
Eschelon Telecom
Koch Music Studio
Rainforest Cafe
Rebillion Graphic Design
Squeaky Clean Carwash and Espresso
Work 'n More
11-15 Years
Burien Nissan, Inc.
Clarion Hotel
La Quinta Inn
Life Care of Burien
Moss Chiropractic
SeaTac Super 8 Motel
16-20 Years
Burien City Garage
ITT Technical Institute
20+ Years
The Boeing Company
Red Lion Hotel
Westfield Southcenter