Ambassador Committee
Tuesday, November 14
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Chamber Office
14220 Interurban Ave S, #134, Tukwila
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Highway 99 Action Committee
Tuesday, November 14
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave, Tukwila
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November Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, November 15
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Nordstrom - Southcenter
100 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila
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Evergreen Eye Center Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, November 15
4:00 pm
Evergreen Eye Center
14031 Ambaum Blvd SW
To RSVP please call (206) 244-2398 or email lisa@evergreeneye.com

Education Committee
Thursday, November 16
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Chamber Office
14220 Interurban Ave S, #134, Tukwila
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The UPS Store Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Thursday, November 16
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The UPS Store
100 Andover Park W, Suite 150, Tukwila

Lovers Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, November 17
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Lovers
5301 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila


Please note that the Chamber Office will be closed on November 23rd and November 24th for Thanksgiving.

The holidays are quickly approaching and like me, I’m sure you are feeling your blood pressure rise with all of the parties, shopping, planning, and decorating you will have to juggle with your busy career and the other routine necessities that we call our lives!

How lucky we are to have so much to worry about! It keeps us happy and needed. During this pending holiday season my hope for you is that you can keep your glass half full and not half empty. Look at the joy you are bringing to your friends and family, but most of all, take care of yourself. Just remember, everything will get done, eventually! And it’s important that you won’t be too tired to enjoy it!

Let other Chamber members help you with your holiday lists. Visit our website at swkcc.org and scan through the members to see which ones might help you with gift certificates, party planning, flowers and gifts. I know you will find the perfect something for your perfect someone!

Party planning is always so much fun, but can also be hectic and tiring. If you don’t believe this, just ask the wonderful ACE team that presented the ACE Awards celebration on November 2nd at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center. If you weren’t there, you missed one great happening! Participants entered the Speakeasy location with a password, were greeted by flappers, and quickly became absorbed in the delectable hors d’oeuvres, 20’s theme music, and gambling options ranging from bingo to roulette. About halfway through the event, the Keystone Kops ran through the venue chasing black and white striped clad prisoners and ordered everyone to vacate the gambling area. Once order was restored, the award presentations began.

My personal congratulations to the winners and others nominated. Winner of the Large Employer Business Excellence Award was Costco - Southcenter while Meal Makers of Burien won the Small Employer Business Excellence. The Beautification Award went to Landmark on the Sound in Des Moines and the Non-Profit/Humanitarian Award was won by Ruth Dykeman Children's Center.

I am already looking forward to next year to see what the committee decides to do. I can already tell you, you will not want to miss it!

Nancy Damon
President/CEO

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Foster High School’s choir, the Mezzo Forte, at this year’s Holiday Luncheon and Gift Bazaar. There will be plenty of fun, games, networking and seasonal items for all.

Mark your calendars and join the Chamber to celebrate the Holiday Season! Friday, December 8th at the Seattle Marriott Hotel – SeaTac, 3201 S. 176th Street. The cost is $20 pre-paid or $25 at the door. To register, contact the Chamber at (206) 575-1633 or register online at www.swkcc.org and click into the Chamber Calendar for reservations.

Also, the Chamber is looking for members who have crafts, hobbies or gift products to display and sell at the Holiday Bazaar that will accompany the luncheon. The Bazaar is a great opportunity for individuals or companies to sell holiday gift items. Display tables are free as a courtesy to our members and member employees or family members. Participants are asked to provide one gift as a door prize. If you are interested in more information about this unique opportunity, please contact Andrea Desimone at the Chamber (206) 575-7767.

Congratulations to the Southwest King County Businesses of the Year. The Awards ceremony at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center was a smashing success with fun had by all in attendance.

2006 Large Employer Business Excellence
Costco - Southcenter

2006 Small Employer Business Excellence
Meal Makers

2006 Beautification Award
Landmark on the Sound

2006 Large Employer Non-Profit/Humanitarian Excellence
Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center

Thank you to the sponsors who made this event possible!

Major Sponsors
Baker Commodities, Cox Financial, Port of Seattle, Puget Sound Energy and Westfield Southcenter

Gold Sponsors
Master Builders Association and Photography by Steven

Silver Sponsors
Alaska Airlines, BBC Dodge, BECU, Burien Toyota/Burien Chevrolet, Highline Medical Center, Sabey Corporation and Vickie L. Bergquist with State Farm Insurance

Other Sponsors
Banana Pages, Bonney Watson, Bowman Investment Group, Cascade e-Commerce Solutions, Inc., Highline Community College, Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs, Landmark on the Sound and Plato’s Closet.

Camille Patha, a well-known Northwest artist, is the sponsor of the festive December Holiday Luncheon and Bazaar. Camille holds the Chamber position of Vice Chairwoman of SeaTac, is a member of the Board of the Southwest King County Chamber and is a past President of Southcenter Rotary. Camille is proud and excited to have a book titled “Geography of Desire” written by Matthew Kangas, the well-known Northwest art critic, highlighting her artwork over the past forty years. Judy Chicago, nationally acclaimed feminist artist, has written the preface and the Hallie Ford Museum of Oregon is the book’s sponsor.

Patha’s work has been commissioned all over the state of Washington as well as British Columbia. Exhibition locations include sites throughout Western Washington; California; Oregon; Milan, Italy and Osaka, Japan. Visit her new exhibition at the Davidson Contemporary Gallery at 310 S. Washington Street in downtown Seattle. Opening night is December 7th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and the show runs through the 31st. All Chamber members are invited to the opening night, which will be complete with music and wine. Patha’s newest paintings are oil and encaustic on canvas. Her artwork and book will also be available for purchase.

For more information, please call Camille directly at (206) 624-7684 or the Davidson Contemporary Gallery at (206) 824-5979.

A great big “Thank you” to the following Chamber members for referring a new member to the Chamber:

Donna Braungardt of Manpower Temporary Services for referring Castle Bridge Winery, who has now become a Chamber Member.

Zev Siegl of the Small Business Development Center and Dr. Jim Coleman, D.D.S. of Seahurst Dental Design, PLLC for referring HomeTask Handyman Service, Inc., who has now become a Chamber Member.

Mike Hanson of Sabey Corporation, for referring Washington CEO, who has now become a Chamber Member.

The Chamber is now selling Seattle/Eastside Area and South Puget Sound Area Entertainment Books, full of dining, shopping and travel coupons for local and national businesses. The books cost $30 and will be available while supplies last. To order an Entertainment Book, please contact the Chamber at 206.575.1633.

Wendy Kim is a stellar senior at Highline High School. At Highline, she has taken the following business courses: Introduction to Business, Information Technology, Business Connections/Future Business Leaders of America and Economics. Her academic achievements include recognition as the Rotary Club of Burien’s Student of the Month, Highline High School’s Business Student of the Month for both February and November of 2004 and as a finalist for Student of the Year for both her freshman and sophomore year.

Her extensive extra curricular activities include serving as the president of the Future Business Leaders of America, the secretary of the National Honor Society, the senior class treasurer, the co-captain of the drill team and the editor-in-chief for the school annual. At the FBLA regional conferences, she won awards in the categories of Business Communication and Job Interview. She has also volunteered at the Harborview Medical Center.

Wendy’s post high school plans include attending either the University of Washington or Pepperdine University. One day, she aspires to work at Seattle Magazine.

We wish you every success in obtaining your goals and ambitions!

Tina Williams is a successful senior at Mt. Rainier High School. She is enrolled in both honors and IB courses and maintains a high “B” average in all her classes. She has taken the business course of Retail Management and has had the chance to apply her knowledge from the course in her role as the accountant and treasurer of the D.E.C.A school store.

Outside of school, Tina is very active in the community. She has performed in seven Hi-liners productions and in several parades throughout the Highline area. On weekends, she volunteers at Highline Hospital. She is also a member of Amnesty International.

Dance is a big part of Tina’s life. She has taken dance lessons at the Burien Dance Theatre for fifteen years. Starting at a very young age, she has been on stage at the 5th Ave. Theatre. Recently, she has been invited join the Burien Dance Theatre Company. This invitation is an honor, for only exceptional dancers are asked to join the Company. She looks forward to dancing with such a prestigious group.

In the future, Tina endeavors to attend a university with a good nursing program. She plans to get a B.A. in nursing. She truly enjoys helping others and believes that a career in the field of health and communications is the path to achieving her goals.

We wish you every success in obtaining your goals and ambitions!

North Highline Annexation: The City Council in November voted to designate the full North Highline study area as a Potential Annexation Area (PAA). The action completed a year-long community outreach effort in cooperation with Burien and North Highline residents as well as Seattle and King County. The Council also voted to authorize a consulting group to conduct a study of the financial and related impacts of annexation of the full study area, and the impacts of no annexation. After the financial analysis is complete, the City Council will decide whether to proceed with additional annexation-related work, including more discussions with North Highline and Burien residents and businesses about the benefits and costs of annexation. If the City decides after the financial study to proceed with the annexation, residents of the annexation area would vote on the annexation, probably in November 2007. If approved, the actual annexation would not take place until 2008 or 2009.

City Manager: On Nov. 6, the City Council authorized contract negotiations with Mike Martin, former Kent City Administrator, for the position of Burien City Manager. Waldron & Company conducted the recruitment and hiring process that began in August. Interim City Manager David Cline will return to his former position of Assistant City Manager when a new City Manager comes on board.

Earthquake Drill: Burien government along with other public safety agencies took part in a disaster drill to be better prepared for when an actual disaster happens. At 9 a.m. on October 25, the drill began with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake lasting 1 ½ minutes. Drill participants conducted the “duck, cover and hold” drill and rode the earthquake out. After the shaking stopped, participants evacuated their buildings and moved to an open area. Drill participants reported to the Emergency Operations Center where City officials assessed the damage and determined strategies, priorities and tactics for the emergency response.

West Nile Virus: The City of Burien activated its West Nile Virus Response Plan to reduce the spread of West Nile virus following an announcement Oct. 13 that the disease has been detected in three dead crows in King County. The City moved to Alert Level 2, in which information was distributed to residents to alert them to the presence of the virus and ways to protect themselves. The City also sent out a brochure on controlling mosquitoes to private property owners with private storm water facilities.

Des Moines Memorial Drive Banners: The cities of SeaTac and Des Moines recently completed the installation of banners on Des Moines Memorial Drive to honor veterans of World War I. This was a collaborative effort with the Parks and Public Works Departments from both cities, and was undertaken with the consent of Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy for the use of their respective utility poles. The WWI Living Road of Remembrance banners are part of a significant effort by the representatives of King County and the cities of Burien, SeaTac, Des Moines and Normandy Park to continue to recognize the contributions of the veterans of the first World War. The banners will be displayed annually through the Thanksgiving holiday.

Grandview Park Work Party: On Wednesday, October 18, park maintenance staff members from eight local cities teamed up and did some extensive mowing, brush clearing, hard surface cleaning, repairs, and other maintenance items at the Grandview Park off-leash dog area. The cities of SeaTac, Kent, Auburn, Burien, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way, and Renton all provided labor and equipment to assist Serve Our Dog Areas (S.O.D.A.), the volunteer organization that controls the day to day operation of the site. This work opportunity was a one time event this year and it addressed the maintenance tasks that S.O.D.A. does not have the equipment or the means to complete. At the conclusion of the assigned tasks, S.O.D.A. provided a barbeque lunch to thank the crews for their hard work, which allowed the maintenance staff members to interact and reflect on the common goals and a job well done. This coalition of cities has been working together with S.O.D.A. at Grandview Park since its transformation into an off-leash dog park in 2001.

Police News: Police and several City departments met with Redflex on November 2. Redflex is the chosen vendor to implement automated Red Light and, possibly, School Zone Speed enforcement programs in the City. The kick-off meeting was the first step in a systematic approach to identifying high accident locations, which will be outfitted with technology that will automatically cite Red Light runners in SeaTac. The camera technology will eventually cite registered owners of vehicles that run red lights. Those tickets will be civil infractions, similar to parking tickets with a $101 fine. Many local cities are implementing similar technology proven to lower accidents and increase traffic safety. SeaTac’s program could be in place shortly after January 1, 2007.

Fall Recycle and Yard Debris Events: Saturday, October 14, the City of SeaTac hosted its Fall Special Recycling Event. 375 loads were collected at the event to be recycled. On the following Saturday, October 21, the City hosted its Fall Yard Debris Collection Event at Tyee High School. There were 458 vehicle loads, collecting 85.22 tons of yard debris. The City has the yard debris transported to Pacific Topsoil where it is composted, diverting the organics from the landfill. Composting also decreases the need for commercial fertilizers, adds nutrients and helps maintain the correct soil pH, increases water retention, and reduces water runoff. Residents continue to appreciate these recycling events, where most items are accepted for free, that give them an opportunity to clean up their properties.

Faith Jenness
New York Life

Castle Bridge Winery
Bob Schlosser
7645 S. 180th St
Kent, WA 98032
(425) 251-0983
Fax: (425) 251-0984
www.castlebridgewinery.com
Winery

FreightCo Logistics
Jesper Dahl
835 S. 192nd St, Suite 100
SeaTac, WA 98148
(206) 244-9725
Fax: (206) 824-3053
www.freightcologistics.com
Freight Forwarders/International Freight Forwarders

HomeTask Handyman Service, Inc.
Gina Bourdage
15200 52nd Ave S, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 763-6800
Fax: (206) 763-6883
www.hometask.com
Handyman

Jewel Catering Co.
Tracy Korbol
5300 34th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 524-4918
Fax: (206) 527-8660
www.jewelcatering.com
Caterers

Moose Radiator LLC
Dan DeBusk
5113 Pacific Hwy E, Suite 3W
Fife, WA 98424
(253) 922-7667
Fax: (253) 926-0892
Wholesale/Distributors

RHS Enterprises
Christian Schofield
3302 Furhman Ave E, Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 257-9921
Fax: (206) 545-4952
Real Estate – Commercial

Rotary Club of SeaTac
Dave Bush
12025 9th Ct SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6242
www.rotary5030.org/seatac
Clubs/Non-Profit Organizations/Associations

Sprint/Nextel
Robert Gallardo
3450 S 344th Way, Suite 135
Federal Way, WA 98001
(206) 650-8973
Fax: (206) 254-5137
www.sprint.com
Cellular Phones

Strategic Sound Solutions, Inc.
Katheryn Evans
6000 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 50
Tukwila, WA 98188
(253) 861-2959
Financial Advisors/Planners

Washington CEO
Bob Ritter
12201 Tukwila International Blvd, Suite 150
Tukwila, WA 98168
(888) 860-9495
Fax: (206) 388-0770
www.washingtonceo.com
Publishing

1-5 Years
A+ Mortgage, Inc.
Anne Crippen Michelson LLC
Bayview Limousine Service
BBC Dodge, Inc.
Des Moines Way Self Storage
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Great American Casino
Hellmann World Wide Logistics
JC Decaux North America
Landmark on the Sound
LeTip – Southcenter/Tukwila
Master Builders Association
New Futures
Seattle Goodwill
Seattle Times
Skippers #104 – Burien
Small Business Development Center
The Business Report
Vantage International, Inc.

6-10 Years
Airport 76/Mini-Mart & Deli
China Pavilion
Glen Acres Golf & Country Club
Sabey Corporation

21-25 Years
Nippon Express
Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center

25 – 30 Years
Bank of America – Southcenter
Kilroy Airport Center/SeaTac