This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday May 14th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be
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Monday May 14, 2012 – 1-2 pm Public Teleclass: Sales and Marketing Professionals Coaching Group. Are you a sales or marketing coach or professional? Join me and others in our field for a dynamic discussion of resources, best practices, innovative ideas and creative case studies in this highly-participative teleconference. Location: Teleclass 1-512-597-6222 Cost: Free,More info: http://www.icoachacademy.com/groups
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Tuesday May 15th 4:30 to 6:30 North County Professional Social Network will be meeting at Applebee’s Salmon Creek located at 13006 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver WA 98686.  Featured Non-Profit: Our speaker this month will be Lisa Bechtold from the YWCA – Clark County. We have partnered up with the North County Community Food Bank. We are a no cost networking group, but it will be greatly appreciated if you would bring some non-perishable foods to donate to the food bank.Thank you and see you at our event. For questions contact either Amy Cheng 360-907-3080, Jody Stokes 360-910-8630, Mary Urban 360-263-6643, North County Professional Social Network.
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Wednesday May 16th, 7:30 to 9:00 AM the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have Leads and Needs at Beaches Restaurant. Make the most of your Chamber connection. Leads & Needs is a fun, fast, effective way to generate new leads and build relationships. You’ll receive a golden ticket each time you attend, automatically entering you into the next LEADS & NEEDS QUARTERLY DRAWING on June 20th! The more you you attend, the better your chances! Must be present at 6/20/12 drawing to win. Coffee, tea and juice service provided by Beaches Restaurant and Bar. Light breakfast refreshment provided by the sponsor. This is a members only event. Cost: $5 Please note: Current members have the opportunity to bring a non-member guest one time only and both get in at no cost. The guest may join the GVCC to attend again.
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Wednesday May 16, 2012 – 6-8 pm Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Vancouver, Washington Monthly Meeting. Spotlight Speech by Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach. Location: Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver,WA 98662. Cost: $36-40, More info: http://www.weowa.org/calendar
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Thursday May 17th 4-6 PM Southwest Washington Contractors Association will have their Thirsty Third Thursday event at Main Event 800 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.  Network with local contractors and enjoy the social time. No charge for attending the event.
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Thursday May 17th 6-9 PM Bowling for Kids Sake helping out Big Brothers Big Sisters. Held at Big Al’s in Vancouver.  Pick a team name and have fun raising money for a worthy cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser. Because of Bowl for Kids’ Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created and improved outlooks on life can be started. Case studies show that over 18 months, children who have the benefit of a mentor are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school.  For more information, visit www.bbbsnorthwest.org.
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Friday May 18th 8-9 AM The East Vancouver Business Associaton will be meeting at the Fistenburg Center.  The speaker will be Lisa Nisenfeld with the CREDC.  For more info contact Tony Ruestig at tong@evba.net. 
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Friday May 18th 8 AM to 1 PM The American Red Cross is having a Blood Drive Located behind Macy’s at the mall.  Free 15 min Massages will be given to all donars. There will also be information from Carol for Kangen Water for hydration so one can give blood and information for Protandim and a new skin treatment called Nerium.
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Saturday & Sunday May 19th & 20th 11-4 PM each day Dozer Days benefiting local charities sponsored by Nutter Foundation.  Fisher Quarry location of Hwy 14 and the 192nd Ave exit corner of Brady Rd and 192nd Ave.  For ticket information and complete details go to www.nutterfoundation.org.

Up Coming Events:
Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Kevin Kloewer tournament chair at 360 260 2166.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf
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Tuesday May 22nd 5-7 PM, The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have their Business After Hours at Horenstein Law Group. Sponsored by  Horenstein Law Group, Killian Pacific, Miller Nash, West Coast Bank.
Located at 500 E Broadway Suite 120, Vancouver, WA 98660.
Cost: $10 GVCC members, $30 non-members Pre-registration closes May 22 at noon. For more information go to www.vancouverusa.com.
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Thursday May 24th 4:20 to 6 PM the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a free ribbon cutting at 5:00 at Signs by Tomorrow.  Located at 1720 NE 64th Ave, Suite B, Vancouver WA 98661. Grand Opening! Enjoy appetizers & beverages. Door prizes & product demonstrations.
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Thursday, May 24th @ 5pm MzKelly Events & Productions cordially invites you to join us for a fun and memorable evening for the whole family at Club Green Meadows for the 2nd Annual YMCA Celebrity Basketball Event. Event includes family fun activities for all ages including autographs and court time with the players, exciting Basketball Game with local Celebrities, BBQ Dinner, silent auction and raffle items, and much much more! For only $25… The money raised from this event will go to under write scholarships for the children and families of Clark County to participate in the many programs that the YMCA offers. These programs include summer camp, classes offered at the recreational facility, where emphasis is places on the physical, mental and spiritual well being of each person. For any questions, ticket information or sponsorships, please contact MzKelly Events & Productions at 360.953.1051 or MzKellyEvents@aol.com. “We look forward to celebrating with you soon!”  Please check out facebook event for details on Celebrity & VIP Players on roster, as we continue to lock in players…this year is going to be “PRO”-heavy!!! Stay tuned as we announce the additions.
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Thursday May 24th from 5:30 to 8:30 The Building Industry Association is having their monthly dinner meeting at The Heathman Lodges.  Join 200 fellow BIA members for dinner and networking.  To register go to http://www.biaofclarkcounty.org/
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Thursday May 31, 2012 – 1:30-3:30 pm. The Five Winning Marketing Strategies for Clark County Businesses. Location: Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. 1101 Broadway, Ste 100, Vancouver, WA 98660. Cost: Free Register: Call GVCC at 360-694-2588.
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Friday June 1, 2012 – 9:30-11:30 am, Networking For Newbies. Location: 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver WA 98660. Cost: $10, Register: http://www.diymarketingcenter.com/Public_Events
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Tuesday, June 5th the CW Chamber will host the Annual Award Banquet at Camas Meadows Golf Course. This event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the CW Chamber office at 422 NE Fourth Avenue in Camas, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. You can call to reserve your ticket as well, and pay at the door. The social hour will be begin at 5:30 pm with dinner beginning at 6:30 pm. The cost to attend is $35 per person. The CW Chamber Scholarship Winners and the Teachers of the Year from both the Camas and Washougal School districts will also be honored on June 5^th. For more information or for questions call (360) 834-2472.   Events sponsored by Riverview Community Bank.
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Wednesday June 6th 4:30 to 6:30 Young Professionals of Vancouver will be meeting at The Heathman Lodge 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662. The meeting is free and open to all.  New Name and website will be released shortly.
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Friday Sept 21st 5-9 PM The SW Washington Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will have their 2012 Annual Banquet and Auction.  Located at Red Lion-Jantzen Beach, 909 North Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR 97217.  Tickets are $75.00 each and include a one year membership to the CCA and a dinner auction ticket.  If you pre-register by August 1st you get a hat, a CCA folding knife and a raffel ticket entry for a winners choice: either a guided fishing trip for two (2); or a spa day package! Buy your tickets now and you could be a prize winner before you even walk in the door!  CCA 2012 Auction

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday May 7th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be Char Hatmaker.
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Tuesday may 8th 7-8:30 PM the Costal Conservation Association will be meeting at Camas Meadows Golf Course.  The meetings are free and open to all.  The speakers will be Ed Wickersham and Harry Barber with a governmental affairs update and Jason Amlee from Lamiglass will give updates on the latest and greatest rods from Lamiglas.
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Wednesday May 9th 7:30 to 9:00 AM, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have Next Level Marketing at ESD 112 located at 2500 NE 65th Ave., Vancouver WA 98661.  The presentor will be Alex McMillian. For more information go to www.vancouverusa.com.
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Wednesday May 9th 4:30 to 6:30.  WIN (Women In Networking) will be meeting.  Email Cindy Johnson for an RSVP and location information at cjohnson@vbjusa.com Spotlight Speaker: Penny Fillhouer of Integra Telecom, Talent Scout – Technical and Corporate.
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Thursday  May 10th The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a free ribbon cutting at Oxford suites at 4:00 PM.  Located at 12226 N. Jantzen Drive, Portland , OR 97217. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available.

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday May 15th 4:30 to 6:30 North County Professional Social Network will be meeting at Applebee’s Salmon Creek located at 13006 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver WA 98686.  Featured Non-Profit: Our speaker this month will be Lisa Bechtold from the YWCA – Clark County. We have partnered up with the North County Community Food Bank. We are a no cost networking group, but it will be greatly appreciated if you would bring some non-perishable foods to donate to the food bank.Thank you and see you at our event. For questons contact either Amy Cheng 360-907-3080, Jody Stokes 360-910-8630, Mary Urban 360-263-6643, North County Professional Social Network.
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Thursday May 17th 6-9 PM Bowling for Kids Sake helping out Big Brothers Big Sisters. Held at Big Al’s in Vancouver.  Pick a team name and have fun raising money for a worthy cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser. Because of Bowl for Kids’ Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created and improved outlooks on life can be started. Case studies show that over 18 months, children who have the benefit of a mentor are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school.  For more information, visit www.bbbsnorthwest.org.
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Friday May 18th 8-9 AM The East Vancouver Business Associaton will be meeting at the Fistenburg Center.  The speaker will be Lisa Nisenfeld with the CREDC.  For more info contact Tony Ruestig at tong@evba.net. 
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Kevin Kloewer tournament chair at 360 260 2166.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf
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Tuesday May 22nd 5-7 PM, The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have their Business After Hours at Horenstein Law Group. Sponsored by  Horenstein Law Group, Killian Pacific, Miller Nash, West Coast Bank.
Located at 500 E Broadway Suite 120, Vancouver, WA 98660.
Cost: $10 GVCC members, $30 non-members Pre-registration closes May 22 at noon. For more information go to www.vancouverusa.com.
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Thursday May 24th 4:20 to 6 PM the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a free ribbon cutting at 5:00 at Signs by Tomorrow.  Located at 1720 NE 64th Ave, Suite B, Vancouver WA 98661. Grand Opening! Enjoy appetizers & beverages. Door prizes & product demonstrations.
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Thursday, May 24th @ 5pm MzKelly Events & Productions cordially invites you to join us for a fun and memorable evening for the whole family at Club Green Meadows for the 2nd Annual YMCA Celebrity Basketball Event. Event includes family fun activities for all ages including autographs and court time with the players, exciting Basketball Game with local Celebrities, BBQ Dinner, silent auction and raffle items, and much much more! For only $25… The money raised from this event will go to under write scholarships for the children and families of Clark County to participate in the many programs that the YMCA offers. These programs include summer camp, classes offered at the recreational facility, where emphasis is places on the physical, mental and spiritual well being of each person. For any questions, ticket information or sponsorships, please contact MzKelly Events & Productions at 360.953.1051 or MzKellyEvents@aol.com. “We look forward to celebrating with you soon!”  Please check out facebook event for details on Celebrity & VIP Players on roster, as we continue to lock in players…this year is going to be “PRO”-heavy!!! Stay tuned as we announce the additions.
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Friday Sept 21st 5-9 PM The SW Washington Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will have their 2012 Annual Banquet and Auction.  Located at Red Lion-Jantzen Beach, 909 North Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR 97217.  Tickets are $75.00 each and include a one year membership to the CCA and a dinner auction ticket.  If you pre-register by August 1st you get a hat, a CCA folding knife and a raffel ticket entry for a winners choice: either a guided fishing trip for two (2); or a spa day package! Buy your tickets now and you could be a prize winner before you even walk in the door!  CCA 2012 Auction

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday April 23rd from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be John Cozzi, Jr.
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Tuesday May 1st from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. 
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Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00-6:00PM. Spring Schmoozefest. Everyone is welcome to this informal get together on We’ll meet at the Grant House Restaurant, 1101 Officers Row in Vancouver with a no-host bar. Nonprofits, community volunteers, business, government – everyone who is interested in the nonprofit community, bring your business cards and join us!  Nonprofit Network Members $10;  Non-members $15 (no-host bar). Brought to you by the Nonprofit Network of SW Washington, sponsored by Pacific Continental Bank. The Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington is focused on creating an infrastructure of support for local nonprofits in a rapidly growing and dynamic community. Our goal?  To build and strengthen community through knowledge and great practices, advocacy for the sector, and communications and networking support. Register at
http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org/building/nurturing/info/C106/
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Wednesday May 2nd 7:30-9:00 AM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a SW Wash Leads and Needs at Beaches.  Sponsored by ODS Health.
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Wednesday May 2nd 4-6 PM Young Professionals of Vancouver will meet at the Grant House for a networking event.  Free and open to all. Located at 1101 Officer Row, Vancouver WA 98661.
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Thursday May 3rd 5:30 to 7:30 PM SWHRMA After-Hours Networking Event at Niche Wine and Art.  Located at 1013 Main Street, Vancouver, WA  98660.  http://nichewine.blogspot.com/ Please RSVP by Noon on Thursday, 5/3/12 to Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com Human Resources, Business Professionals and Job Seekers are encouraged to attend. SWHRMA membership is not required; all are welcome! No cost to participate; however food and beverages will be available for purchase. Additional parking on the corner of Evergreen and Broadway. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Friday May 4th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop). Located at DIY Marketing Center. 1101 Broadway, Vancouver, WA 98660 (Inside the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce). Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking?Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: WWW.DIYMastermind.com. HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all.
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May 4th starting at noon, Come join the Woodland Chamber of Commerce as they welcome Rooster Brew Grand Opening.  Located at 1600 Altantic Ave, Woodland, WA 98674.  Stop by and have coffee or drinks, meet the owner and network.
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Friday May 4th 5:30 to 9:00 PM Join Innovative Services NW ring in Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta of Caring Hearts.  Located at the Red Lion at the Quay. For complete information see the attached flyer. Fiesta of Caring Hearts

Up Coming Events:
Wednesday May 9th 4:30 to 6:30.  WIN (Women In Networking) will be meeting.  Email Cindy Johnson for an RSVP and location information at cjohnson@vbjusa.com Spotlight Speaker: Penny Fillhouer of Integra Telecom, Talent Scout – Technical and Corporate.
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Wednesday May 10th The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a free ribbon cutting at Oxford suites at 4:00 PM.  Located at 12226 N. Jantzen Drive, Portland , OR 97217. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available.
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Thursday May 17th 6-9 PM Bowling for Kids Sake helping out Big Brothers Big Sisters. Held at Big Al’s in Vancouver.  Pick a team name and have fun raising money for a worthy cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser. Because of Bowl for Kids’ Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created and improved outlooks on life can be started. Case studies show that over 18 months, children who have the benefit of a mentor are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school.  For more information, visit www.bbbsnorthwest.org.
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Kevin Kloewer tournament chair at 360 260 2166.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf
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Tuesday May 22nd 5-7 PM, The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have their Business After Hours at Horenstein Law Group. Sponsored by  Horenstein Law Group, Killian Pacific, Miller Nash, West Coast Bank.
Located at 500 E Broadway Suite 120, Vancouver, WA 98660.
Cost: $10 GVCC members, $30 non-members Pre-registration closes May 22 at noon. For more information go to www.vancouverusa.com.
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Thursday, May 24th @ 5pm MzKelly Events & Productions cordially invites you to join us for a fun and memorable evening for the whole family at Club Green Meadows. Event includes family fun activities for all ages including autographs and court time with the players, exciting Basketball Game with local Celebrities, BBQ Dinner, silent auction and raffle items, and much much more! For only $25… The money raised from this event will go to under write scholarships for the children and families of Clark County to participate in the many programs that the YMCA offers. These programs include summer camp, classes offered at the recreational facility, where emphasis is places on the physical, mental and spiritual well being of each person. For any questions, ticket information or sponsorships, please contact MzKelly Events & Productions at 360.953.1051 or MzKellyEvents@aol.com. “We look forward to celebrating with you soon!”  Please check out facebook event for details on Celebrity & VIP Players on roster, as we continue to lock in players…this year is going to be “PRO”-heavy!!! Stay tuned as we announce the additions.
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Friday Sept 21st 5-9 PM The SW Washington Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will have their 2012 Annual Banquet and Auction.  Located at Red Lion-Jantzen Beach, 909 North Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR 97217.  Tickets are $75.00 each and include a one year membership to the CCA and a dinner auction ticket.  If you pre-register by August 1st you get a hat, a CCA folding knife and a raffel ticket entry for a winners choice: either a guided fishing trip for two (2); or a spa day package! Buy your tickets now and you could be a prize winner before you even walk in the door!  CCA 2012 Auction

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday April 23rd from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be Kristi Neill.
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Tuesday April 24th from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. The Speaker will be Jodi Blackwood Etiquette Awareness.
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Tuesday April 24th 5-8 PM.  Just Right Auto Repair will hold a New Drivers Car Care Clinic. Let us know if this is something you or someone you know would be interested in. We are taking RSVP’s and it should fill up fast! Also, if you are interested in being involved in the event, we are offering space to set up a display/table where you can interact with the kids/parents if you would like.  All we ask is that you bring a door prize or two! Thanks Again! Shari Troyer, GM Just Right Auto Repair 360-695-2011 NEW DRIVER CAR CARE CLINIC
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Wednesday April 25th Ribbon Cutting with the GVCC at 4:00 with Guild Mortgage.  Free to attend for all. Located at  201 NE Park Plaza Drive #242
Vancouver, WA 98684. Come by from 4-7 PM open house and enjoy some food and drink.
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Thursday April 26th 10:45 to 1:00 the Childrens Center will have their annual luncheon fundraiser.  Located at the Hilton downtown Vancouver.  For More information go to http://www.thechildrenscenter.org/events2011/.
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Thursday  April 26th Ribbon Cutting with the GVCC at 5-6PM with Cottman Transmission.  Free to attend for all. Located at 3315 NE 112th Avenue #55
Vancouver, WA 98682. Ribbon Cutting is at 5:30.
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Thursday April 26th 5-8 PM Vancouver Business Journal’s “Business Growth Awards” www.vbjusa.com/en/events/business-growth-awards
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Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00-6:00PM. Spring Schmoozefest. Everyone is welcome to this informal get together on We’ll meet at the Grant House Restaurant, 1101 Officers Row in Vancouver with a no-host bar. Nonprofits, community volunteers, business, government – everyone who is interested in the nonprofit community, bring your business cards and join us!  Nonprofit Network Members $10;  Non-members $15 (no-host bar). Brought to you by the Nonprofit Network of SW Washington, sponsored by Pacific Continental Bank. The Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington is focused on creating an infrastructure of support for local nonprofits in a rapidly growing and dynamic community. Our goal?  To build and strengthen community through knowledge and great practices, advocacy for the sector, and communications and networking support. Register at
http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org/building/nurturing/info/C106/
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Wednesday May 2nd 4-6 PM Young Professionals of Vancouver will meet at the Grant House for a networking event.  Free and open to all.
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Thursday May 3rd 5:30 to 7:30 PM SWHRMA After-Hours Networking Event at Niche Wine and Art.  Located at 1013 Main Street, Vancouver, WA  98660.  http://nichewine.blogspot.com/ Please RSVP by Noon on Thursday, 5/3/12 to Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com Human Resources, Business Professionals and Job Seekers are encouraged to attend. SWHRMA membership is not required; all are welcome! No cost to participate; however food and beverages will be available for purchase. Additional parking on the corner of Evergreen and Broadway. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Friday May 4th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop). Located at DIY Marketing Center. 1101 Broadway, Vancouver, WA 98660 (Inside the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce). Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking?Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: WWW.DIYMastermind.com. HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all.
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Friday May 4th 5:30 to 9:00 PM Join Innovative Services NW ring in Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta of Caring Hearts.  Located at the Red Lion at the Quay. For complete information see the attached flyer. Fiesta of Caring Hearts
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Wednesday May 9th 4:30 to 6:30.  WIN (Women In Networking) will be meeting.  Email Cindy Johnson for an RSVP and location information at cjohnson@vbjusa.com
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Thursday May 17th 6-9 PM Bowling for Kids Sake helping out Big Brothers Big Sisters. Held at Big Al’s in Vancouver.  Pick a team name and have fun raising money for a worthy cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser. Because of Bowl for Kids’ Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created and improved outlooks on life can be started. Case studies show that over 18 months, children who have the benefit of a mentor are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school.  For more information, visit www.bbbsnorthwest.org.
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Megan McDonagh tournament chair at 503 939 9088.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf
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Thursday, May 24th @ 5pm MzKelly Events & Productions cordially invites you to join us for a fun and memorable evening for the whole family at Club Green Meadows. Event includes family fun activities for all ages including autographs and court time with the players, exciting Basketball Game with local Celebrities, BBQ Dinner, silent auction and raffle items, and much much more! For only $25… The money raised from this event will go to under write scholarships for the children and families of Clark County to participate in the many programs that the YMCA offers. These programs include summer camp, classes offered at the recreational facility, where emphasis is places on the physical, mental and spiritual well being of each person. For any questions, ticket information or sponsorships, please contact MzKelly Events & Productions at 360.953.1051 or MzKellyEvents@aol.com. “We look forward to celebrating with you soon!”  Please check out facebook event for details on Celebrity & VIP Players on roster, as we continue to lock in players…this year is going to be “PRO”-heavy!!! Stay tuned as we announce the additions.
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Friday Sept 21st 5-9 PM The SW Washington Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will have their 2012 Annual Banquet and Auction.  Located at Red Lion-Jantzen Beach, 909 North Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR 97217.  Tickets are $75.00 each and include a one year membership to the CCA and a dinner auction ticket.  If you pre-register by August 1st you get a hat, a CCA folding knife and a raffel ticket entry for a winners choice: either a guided fishing trip for two (2); or a spa day package! Buy your tickets now and you could be a prize winner before you even walk in the door!  CCA 2012 Auction

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Sunday, April 15th at Big Al’s located at 16615 SE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA.  Bridge the Gap is sponsoring a Bowl in your pajamas with family, friends and co-workers for fun and prizes while helping local foster kids! Each team will bowl 2 games. Bowling start times begin at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 100% of Donations Benefit Local Foster Care Organizations 100% of the pledges you raise will help local foster kids in Clark County. Sometimes escaping neglect, abuse, and abandonment, to end up being moved from one home to another home four or five times in less than one year, Sleep Country has developed a program to help local foster care partners provide essential childhood items. Bridge the Gap offers important services and the little extras that help give foster kids a more stable and happier childhood.  See the Flyer for full details and how to sign up. BTG Bowling_1011
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Monday April 16th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be Carol Parker Walsh.
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Tuesday April 17th from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. 
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 4:30pm to 6:30pm North County Professional Social Network will meet at Bones Steakhouse, 1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd, Suite 130, Battle Ground, WA 98604. We have partnered up with the North County Community Food Bank. We are a no cost networking group, but it will be greatly appreciated if you would bring some non-perishable foods to donate to the food bank. **Together, the North County Professionals can make a big difference! If you have any questions regarding our event, please feel free to e-mail me Amy Cheng here at northcountypsn@gmail.com.
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Tuesday April 17th 5-9 PM the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a No Business After Hours presents Tax Day Survivor Sponsored by Beaches and iQ Credit Union. You’ve filed your taxes and now it’s time to celebrate!  Join the post-tax hoopla at this year’s No Business After Hours at the Pearson Air Museum, where you and other party-goers will indulge in great food and drink, live music, door prizes, and best of all – great company! Explore Pearson’s historic hangars and escape to your “offshore” getaway right here in Southwest Washington. Plus, those who register for NBAH by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, will automatically be entered to win an all-inclusive trip to Hawaii for two! What is No Business After Hours? The brainchild of Mark Matthias, owner of Beaches Restaurant and Bar, No Business After Hours (NBAH) is a spinoff of GVCC’s monthly Business After Hours gathering. Held twice each year, NBAH aims to get members of the local business community out of their offices to relax, enjoy food and drink, and not talk business. You’ll get a chance to meet business and community leaders, see the inside workings of sponsoring member businesses, and enjoy incredible cuisine and beverages. You’ll even have a chance to win door prizes, so make sure and bring plenty of business cards! Sponsored by Beaches, IQ Credit Union, Alaska Airlines, Fort Vancouver National Trust. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members, $35 at the door. NO BAH 4-17-2012
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Wednesday 7:30 to 9:00 There will be NO Leads and Needs Beaches Restaurant following the Business After Hours Tuesday night.
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Friday April 20th from 8 AM to 9 AM The East Vancouver Business Association will have a NetEvent at Cascade Park Library, 600 NE 136th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684. Come hear from our special guest speaker from the Port of Vancouver. Founded in April, 1912, the port has served as a global gateway for the past century – creating jobs and economic growth through leadership, stewardship, and partnership in marine and industrial development. Annually, the port handles more than 500 ocean-going vessels, as well as river barges, with a total cargo volume exceeding 5 million metric tons. Come find out more about how the Port impacts all of our businesses. 
Please make sure you click on the Register Link below so we can get an accurate headcount.  Register Now! orwww.evba.net.
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Saturday April 21st 11:00 to 3:00 PM Fashionista Clothing “Swap in the City” The Fashionista Clothing Swap, Swap in the City, will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 11:00 to 3:00 pm at 15640 NE 4^th Plain Blvd., Suite 200 Vancouver, WA.   Come swap your clothes, enjoy catered lunch provided by JoFoody, as well as samples and complimentary treats provided by spa’s and other local businesses.  Proceeds will benefit the NW Women’s Foundation Healthcare Reserve Fund.  Organizers include, Diana McKnight, Jodi Carwan, and several women-owned businesses.  In partnership with WIN members and Cindy Johnson to support the cause. Tickets are available online or at the door, donations in any amount are welcome. For more information visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3072312369 For other information and questions, please contact: Diana McKnight 360-241-4616 or Jodi Carwan 360-903-3244.

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday April 24th 5-8 PM.  Just Right Auto Repair will hold a New Drivers Car Care Clinic. Let us know if this is something you or someone you know would be interested in. We are taking RSVP’s and it should fill up fast! Also, if you are interested in being involved in the event, we are offering space to set up a display/table where you can interact with the kids/parents if you would like.  All we ask is that you bring a door prize or two! Thanks Again! Shari Troyer, GM Just Right Auto Repair 360-695-2011 NEW DRIVER CAR CARE CLINIC
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Thursday May 3rd 5:30 to 7:30 PM SWHRMA After-Hours Networking Event at Niche Wine and Art.  Located at 1013 Main Street, Vancouver, WA  98660.  http://nichewine.blogspot.com/ Please RSVP by Noon on Thursday, 5/3/12 to Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com Human Resources, Business Professionals and Job Seekers are encouraged to attend. SWHRMA membership is not required; all are welcome! No cost to participate; however food and beverages will be available for purchase. Additional parking on the corner of Evergreen and Broadway. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Friday May 4th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop). Located at DIY Marketing Center. 1101 Broadway, Vancouver, WA 98660 (Inside the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce). Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking?Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: WWW.DIYMastermind.com. HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all.
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Friday May 4th 5:30 to 9:00 PM Join Innovative Services NW ring in Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta of Caring Hearts.  Located at the Red Lion at the Quay. For complete information see the attached flyer. Fiesta of Caring Hearts
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Thursday May 17th 6-9 PM Bowling for Kids Sake helping out Big Brothers Big Sisters. Held at Big Al’s in Vancouver.  Pick a team name and have fun raising money for a worthy cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser. Because of Bowl for Kids’ Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created and improved outlooks on life can be started. Case studies show that over 18 months, children who have the benefit of a mentor are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school.  For more information, visit www.bbbsnorthwest.org.
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Megan McDonagh tournament chair at 503 939 9088.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf
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Thursday, May 24th @ 5pm MzKelly Events & Productions cordially invites you to join us for a fun and memorable evening for the whole family at Club Green Meadows. Event includes family fun activities for all ages including autographs and court time with the players, exciting Basketball Game with local Celebrities, BBQ Dinner, silent auction and raffle items, and much much more! For only $25… The money raised from this event will go to under write scholarships for the children and families of Clark County to participate in the many programs that the YMCA offers. These programs include summer camp, classes offered at the recreational facility, where emphasis is places on the physical, mental and spiritual well being of each person. For any questions, ticket information or sponsorships, please contact MzKelly Events & Productions at 360.953.1051 or MzKellyEvents@aol.com. “We look forward to celebrating with you soon!”  Please check out facebook event for details on Celebrity & VIP Players on roster, as we continue to lock in players…this year is going to be “PRO”-heavy!!! Stay tuned as we announce the additions.
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Friday Sept 21st 5-9 PM The SW Washington Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will have their 2012 Annual Banquet and Auction.  Located at Red Lion-Jantzen Beach, 909 North Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR 97217.  Tickets are $75.00 each and include a one year membership to the CCA and a dinner auction ticket.  If you pre-register by August 1st you get a hat, a CCA folding knife and a raffel ticket entry for a winners choice: either a guided fishing trip for two (2); or a spa day package! Buy your tickets now and you could be a prize winner before you even walk in the door!  CCA 2012 Auction

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday April 9th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be Hans Scheels.
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Tuesday April 9th from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. The speaker will be Sheryl Boschane with the American Red Cross.
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Wednesday April 11th from 7:30 to 9:00 AM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have Next Level Networking located at Educational Service District 112, 2500 NE 65th Ave., Conference & Institute Center, Pacific Room, Vancouver, WA 98661. “Business as Improv – Enhancing Creativity & Innovation” presented by Quantum Leaders CEO Norman Wolfe and Relationship Coach Jane Wolfe. Do business challenges leave your head spinning, seeking solutions without success? Do you need creative ideas to take you to the next step?
Learn where inspiration comes from and how to harness the creativity of others to produce innovative solutions! About Norman & Jane Wolfe:
Quantum Leaders’ CEO, Norman Wolfe, is the author of The Living Organization: Transforming Business to Create Extraordinary Results, and co-author of Six Steps to the Future. An expert in the areas of strategy, change adoption, and executive coaching, Norman has worked in a variety of industries with organizations from the Fortune 500 to technology startups. Norman is Chairman of the Governance/Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors for National Technical Systems, a NASDAQ traded company. Jane Wolfe is Norman’s partner in Quantum Leaders and in life. Jane developed The Living Relationship ™ model for the company’s team and relationship building programs. She also brings the spirit of improvisational experiences to programs designed for executives and their teams. She has over ten years of experience as an improvisational performer, trainer, and troupe director. Norman and Jane have worked with hundreds of clients, from small business owners to large corporations, non-profits and associations.
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Wednesday April 11th 4:30 to 6:30 PM WIN (Women In Networking) will have Women Gone Wild.  That means MENare allowed  to attend this months event. You must RSVP to learn the location of the event.  Spotlight Speaker: Kevin Renner, Author of In Search of Fatherhood: Stories from Women around the World. Kevin Renner found himself at mid-life with more questions than answers while parenting two pre-teen daughters. So he spent a year interviewing 50 women from around the world and across seven decades to learn how their fathers-good, bad, and in-between-had affected their lives. His work has landed him on The Oprah Winfrey Radio Network, WGN, NPR, CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC TV & radio affiliates throughout North America. To learn more about Kevin visit www.kevin-renner.com.  Sorry, registrations cannot be taken via the WIN website at this time. If you plan to attend, please RSVP  to Cindy Johnson at cjohnson@vbjusa.com.
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Wednesday April 11th from 5:15-7 PM  Green Drinks will be meeting.  Location to be determined.  This month, we’ll be celebrating our 4 Year Anniversary by partnering with Urban Abundance to bring you free seed! Just in time for spring planting, come on out and grab yourself some seed, while mingling with other environmentally-conscious community members. If you have any extra seed to share with the group, bring it! We’d also like to have a few door prizes, so if any business owner or individual would like to donate a small prize, just let us know and bring it to the party. Vancouver Green Drinks or find us on Facebook. Check out our calendar of community events and Terra’s Blog. *Please bring clean frozen food and chip bags and/or gift/credit cards to any of our monthly meetings! They will be used as raw materials in local art.*
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Thursday April 12th 8-9 AM. Thursday Member Focus Group will meet at Banner Bank, 3100 S.E. 164^th Ave, Vancouver. Our hosts graciously provide coffee and light refreshments. We start promptly at 8 am with introductions and conclude at 9 following announcements. Plan to arrive early or stay after for networking if you wish.
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Thursday April 12, 2012   1:30 to 3:00 p.m.  Free Information and Idea Exchange
Co-sponsored by Nonprofit Network Southwest Washington & Fort Vancouver Regional Library. 90-minutes of conversations and connections open to nonprofit staff and volunteers, and business interested in acting as a resource for area groups. How it works ~
1)  “Speed networking” rounds will rotate people to topic tables, (marketing, volunteerism, info& research needs, etc.) gaining resources and connections as you go.
2)  Post what you have to share (give away or sell) as well as what you are looking to find (furniture, office space, various services).
•  Business representatives are welcome to attend within these guidelines:
    •  Be a resource; sharing your business expertise is encouraged.
    •  No promotions.  You may share business cards –no brochures, or other collateral material may be posted, displayed or used at this event.
* Business or Nonprofits who want to be Resource Table Host—contact us! together@NonprofitNetworkWa.org. At Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver WA 98660. Please RSVP to questions@fvrl.org.
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Thursday April 12th at 5:00 PM Perksavvy.com will be having their second Cash Mob!!! We will be meeting at the corner of 15th and Broadway across from the Clark County Historical Museum.  An after party will be held at the Brickhouse immediately following.  Come prepared to spend at least $10.00. For more information contact Dawn Redmond at dawn@perksavvy.com or at 360 609 2892. The first 52 people will receive a swag bag filled with goodies.
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Friday April 13th Klineline Pond Special Needs Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 300 special needs kids.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_special_2012.pdf
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Saturday April 14th Klineline Pond Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 1,800 kids.  Ages 5-14 Years old.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_2012.pdf

Up Coming Events:
Sunday, April 15th at Big Al’s located at 16615 SE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA.  Bridge the Gap is sponsoring a Bowl in your pajamas with family, friends and co-workers for fun and prizes while helping local foster kids! Each team will bowl 2 games. Bowling start times begin at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 100% of Donations Benefit Local Foster Care Organizations 100% of the pledges you raise will help local foster kids in Clark County. Sometimes escaping neglect, abuse, and abandonment, to end up being moved from one home to another home four or five times in less than one year, Sleep Country has developed a program to help local foster care partners provide essential childhood items. Bridge the Gap offers important services and the little extras that help give foster kids a more stable and happier childhood.  See the Flyer for full details and how to sign up. BTG Bowling_1011
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 4:30pm to 6:30pm North County Professional Social Network will meet at Bones Steakhouse, 1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd, Suite 130, Battle Ground, WA 98604. We have partnered up with the North County Community Food Bank. We are a no cost networking group, but it will be greatly appreciated if you would bring some non-perishable foods to donate to the food bank. **Together, the North County Professionals can make a big difference! If you have any questions regarding our event, please feel free to e-mail me Amy Cheng here at northcountypsn@gmail.com.
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Tuesday April 17th 5-9 PM the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a No Business After Hours presents Tax Day Survivor Sponsored by Beaches and iQ Credit Union. You’ve filed your taxes and now it’s time to celebrate!  Join the post-tax hoopla at this year’s No Business After Hours at the Pearson Air Museum, where you and other party-goers will indulge in great food and drink, live music, door prizes, and best of all – great company! Explore Pearson’s historic hangars and escape to your “offshore” getaway right here in Southwest Washington. Plus, those who register for NBAH by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, will automatically be entered to win an all-inclusive trip to Hawaii for two! What is No Business After Hours? The brainchild of Mark Matthias, owner of Beaches Restaurant and Bar, No Business After Hours (NBAH) is a spinoff of GVCC’s monthly Business After Hours gathering. Held twice each year, NBAH aims to get members of the local business community out of their offices to relax, enjoy food and drink, and not talk business. You’ll get a chance to meet business and community leaders, see the inside workings of sponsoring member businesses, and enjoy incredible cuisine and beverages. You’ll even have a chance to win door prizes, so make sure and bring plenty of business cards! Sponsored by Beaches, IQ Credit Union, Alaska Airlines, Fort Vancouver National Trust. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members, $35 at the door.
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Friday April 20th from 8 AM to 9 AM The East Vancouver Business Association will have a NetEvent at Cascade Park Library, 600 NE 136th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684. Come hear from our special guest speaker from the Port of Vancouver. Founded in April, 1912, the port has served as a global gateway for the past century – creating jobs and economic growth through leadership, stewardship, and partnership in marine and industrial development. Annually, the port handles more than 500 ocean-going vessels, as well as river barges, with a total cargo volume exceeding 5 million metric tons. Come find out more about how the Port impacts all of our businesses. 
Please make sure you click on the Register Link below so we can get an accurate headcount.  Register Now! or www.evba.net.
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Tuesday April 24th 5-8 PM.  Just Right Auto Repair will hold a New Drivers Car Care Clinic. Let us know if this is something you or someone you know would be interested in. We are taking RSVP’s and it should fill up fast! Also, if you are interested in being involved in the event, we are offering space to set up a display/table where you can interact with the kids/parents if you would like.  All we ask is that you bring a door prize or two! Thanks Again! Shari Troyer, GM Just Right Auto Repair 360-695-2011 NEW DRIVER CAR CARE CLINIC
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Friday May 4th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop). Located at DIY Marketing Center. 1101 Broadway, Vancouver, WA 98660 (Inside the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce). Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking?Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: WWW.DIYMastermind.com. HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all.
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Friday May 4th 5:30 to 9:00 PM Join Innovative Services NW ring in Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta of Caring Hearts.  Located at the Red Lion at the Quay. For complete information see the attached flyer. Fiesta of Caring Hearts
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Megan McDonagh tournament chair at 503 939 9088.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf
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Thursday, May 24th @ 5pm MzKelly Events & Productions cordially invites you to join us for a fun and memorable evening for the whole family at Club Green Meadows. Event includes family fun activities for all ages including autographs and court time with the players, exciting Basketball Game with local Celebrities, BBQ Dinner, silent auction and raffle items, and much much more! For only $25… The money raised from this event will go to under write scholarships for the children and families of Clark County to participate in the many programs that the YMCA offers. These programs include summer camp, classes offered at the recreational facility, where emphasis is places on the physical, mental and spiritual well being of each person. For any questions, ticket information or sponsorships, please contact MzKelly Events & Productions at 360.953.1051 or MzKellyEvents@aol.com. “We look forward to celebrating with you soon!”  Please check out facebook event for details on Celebrity & VIP Players on roster, as we continue to lock in players…this year is going to be “PRO”-heavy!!! Stay tuned as we announce the additions.

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday March 26th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be Sandy Jensen.
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Tuesday April 3rd from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. 
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Wednesday April 4th 7:30 to 9 AM the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at Beaches Restuarnt for Leads and Needs.  You can register online at www.vancouverusa.com or if you are a first time visitor you can get in for free.
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Wednesday April 4th 4:30 to 6:30 Young Professionals of Vancouver will be meeting at the Red Lion at the Quay.  Cost is free to attend and open to all. 
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Thursday, April 5th, 2012 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM SWHRMA After-Hours Networking Event located at Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro- Downtown Vancouver, 801 Washington Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. www.tommyosaloha.com.  Please RSVP by Noon on Thursday, 4/5/12 to Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com. All Human Resources, Business Professionals and Job Seekers are encouraged to attend. SWHRMA membership is not required; all are welcome! No cost to participate; however food and beverages will be available for purchase. We will be meeting in the Lounge area.
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Thursday April 5th 8-9 AM. Thursday Member Focus Group will meet at Umpqua Bank Hazel Dell 600 NE 99^th Street, Vancouver. Our hosts graciously provide coffee and light refreshments. We start promptly at 8 am with introductions and conclude at 9 following announcements. Plan to arrive early or stay after for networking if you wish.
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Friday, April 6, 2012 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop) Located at SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver WA 98661. Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking? Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: http://sohomastermind.com/Public_Events HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members. QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all. Attendees can expect to… Get confident about networking, Learn cool networking strategies for introverts, newbies, and those frustrated by the lack of results from their networking, Create a networking plan to get you connected fast.  What attendees said about recent meetings: “Amazing! Practical, attainable, funny and inspiring. Thank you for the class and the time and energy you have put in to gather the knowledge.” “Great intro to networking! Having been to a few networking events I thought it was a great introductory perspective in how to enter into networking.” “Very good session. Wonderful tips and ideas. Can’t wait to look at online tools.” “Great class with some really good tools and how-to’s. I’ve had an awful time with my elevator speech – this has really helped. Thanks.” “Very informative. Kept my attention and gave me more confidence.” Questions? Call 360-882-1298. This event is presented by the SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661.

Up Coming Events:
Wednesday April 11th 4:30 to 6:30 PM WIN (Women In Networking) will have Women Gone Wild.  That means MENare allowed  to attend this months event. You must RSVP to learn the location of the event.  Spotlight Speaker: Kevin Renner, Author of In Search of Fatherhood: Stories from Women around the World. Kevin Renner found himself at mid-life with more questions than answers while parenting two pre-teen daughters. So he spent a year interviewing 50 women from around the world and across seven decades to learn how their fathers-good, bad, and in-between-had affected their lives. His work has landed him on The Oprah Winfrey Radio Network, WGN, NPR, CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC TV & radio affiliates throughout North America. To learn more about Kevin visit www.kevin-renner.com.  Sorry, registrations cannot be taken via the WIN website at this time. If you plan to attend, please RSVP  to Cindy Johnson at cjohnson@vbjusa.com.
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Wednesday April 11th from 5:15-7 PM  Green Drinks will be meeting.  Location to be determined.  This month, we’ll be celebrating our 4 Year Anniversary by partnering with Urban Abundance to bring you free seed! Just in time for spring planting, come on out and grab yourself some seed, while mingling with other environmentally-conscious community members. If you have any extra seed to share with the group, bring it! We’d also like to have a few door prizes, so if any business owner or individual would like to donate a small prize, just let us know and bring it to the party. Vancouver Green Drinks or find us on Facebook. Check out our calendar of community events and Terra’s Blog. *Please bring clean frozen food and chip bags and/or gift/credit cards to any of our monthly meetings! They will be used as raw materials in local art.*
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Friday April 13th Klineline Pond Special Needs Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 300 special needs kids.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_special_2012.pdf
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Saturday April 14th Klineline Pond Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 1,800 kids.  Ages 5-14 Years old.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_2012.pdf
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Sunday, April 15th at Big Al’s located at 16615 SE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA.  Bridge the Gap is sponsoring a Bowl in your pajamas with family, friends and co-workers for fun and prizes while helping local foster kids! Each team will bowl 2 games. Bowling start times begin at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 100% of Donations Benefit Local Foster Care Organizations 100% of the pledges you raise will help local foster kids in Clark County. Sometimes escaping neglect, abuse, and abandonment, to end up being moved from one home to another home four or five times in less than one year, Sleep Country has developed a program to help local foster care partners provide essential childhood items. Bridge the Gap offers important services and the little extras that help give foster kids a more stable and happier childhood.  See the Flyer for full details and how to sign up. BTG Bowling_1011
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Tuesday April 24th 5-8 PM.  Just Right Auto Repair will hold a New Drivers Car Care Clinic. Let us know if this is something you or someone you know would be interested in. We are taking RSVP’s and it should fill up fast! Also, if you are interested in being involved in the event, we are offering space to set up a display/table where you can interact with the kids/parents if you would like.  All we ask is that you bring a door prize or two! Thanks Again! Shari Troyer, GM Just Right Auto Repair 360-695-2011 NEW DRIVER CAR CARE CLINIC
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Friday May 4th 5:30 to 9:00 PM Join Innovative Services NW ring in Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta of Caring Hearts.  Located at the Red Lion at the Quay. For complete information see the attached flyer. Fiesta of Caring Hearts
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Megan McDonagh tournament chair at 503 939 9088.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday March 26th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be DiAnne Berry. Each aspect (from the cells to the systems) of our bodies is a part of our bioenergetic communications network. Understanding your health may be good for business.
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Tuesday March 27th from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  Meet the Woodland Planters Days Princesses.  Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. 
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Tuesday March 27th from 5 PM to 7 PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a Business After Hours at the International Air & Hospitality Academy.  The event will be at the Northwest renewable Energy Institute located at 200 Grand Blvd, Vancouver WA 998661. Cost is 10.00 for GVCC members and 30.00 for non members. With hosts that train students in such specialties as event planning and culinary arts, this event will show you what hospitality really means! Network with your peers, enjoy catering by NWCI, and take a tour of NW-REI’s wind turbine campus.   www.vancouverusa.com
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Wednesday March 28th 2012 6:00 pm-7:15 pm CHASE is hosting a FREE quarterly local business mixer, providing an opportunity for our community to band together and support each other through an evening of informal networking and great appetizers. How is business? Are you looking for more? Here is an opportunity you won’t want to miss… I am inviting you! This is a great opportunity to introduce your business and what you have to offer to our community while getting to know the other businesses you probably rub shoulders with in the area. Don’t forget to bring your business cards to pass along! “Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door.”-Emily Dickinson. I look forward to seeing you there! Please don’t forget to RSVP with Jennifer Hochstedler by March 26th 2012. Phone: 360-891-4559.  Email: jennifer.hochstedler@chase.com 
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Thursday March 29th 5:30 to 8 PM The Builders Industry Association will have their monthly dinner meeting at the Heathman Lodge.  Celebrate National Remodeling Month NEW THIS YEAR! The BIA is offering the purchase of dinner meeting punch cards, which will include the purchase of 8 dinners for you to use in 2012, at the early registration rate, and you receive ONE DINNER FREE! You will even receive a reminder of your pre-registration before each dinner. The upcoming dinner meetings for 2012 are: March 29, April 19, May 24, June 23, August 23, October 18 & November 15. To purchase your 2012 BIA Dinner Meeting punch card, please visit https://biaclarkcounty.webconnex.com/2012 dinners or call Sandy Howard at 360-694-0933.
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Saturday March 31st at 6PM, Clark County Event Of The Year will take place at the Arc of Southwest Washington.  Food, wine, music, dancing, games, live auction, raffles and photo’s will be taken. Located at 6511 NE 18th St., Vancouver WA 98661.  Visit www.arcswwa.org  to get your tickets and more information. contact  jillm@arcswwa.org , www.arcswwa.org

Up Coming Events:
Wednesday April 4th 4:30 to 6:30 Young Professionals of Vancouver will be meeting at the Red Lion at the Quay.  Cost is free to attend and open to all. 
Thursday, April 5th, 2012 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM SWHRMA After-Hours Networking Event located at Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro- Downtown Vancouver, 801 Washington Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. www.tommyosaloha.com.  Please RSVP by Noon on Thursday, 4/5/12 to Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com. All Human Resources, Business Professionals and Job Seekers are encouraged to attend. SWHRMA membership is not required; all are welcome! No cost to participate; however food and beverages will be available for purchase. We will be meeting in the Lounge area.
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Friday, April 6, 2012 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop) Located at SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver WA 98661. Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking? Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: http://sohomastermind.com/Public_Events HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members. QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all. Attendees can expect to… Get confident about networking, Learn cool networking strategies for introverts, newbies, and those frustrated by the lack of results from their networking, Create a networking plan to get you connected fast.  What attendees said about recent meetings: “Amazing! Practical, attainable, funny and inspiring. Thank you for the class and the time and energy you have put in to gather the knowledge.” “Great intro to networking! Having been to a few networking events I thought it was a great introductory perspective in how to enter into networking.” “Very good session. Wonderful tips and ideas. Can’t wait to look at online tools.” “Great class with some really good tools and how-to’s. I’ve had an awful time with my elevator speech – this has really helped. Thanks.” “Very informative. Kept my attention and gave me more confidence.” Questions? Call 360-882-1298. This event is presented by the SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661.
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Friday April 13th Klineline Pond Special Needs Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 300 special needs kids.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_special_2012.pdf
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Saturday April 14th Klineline Pond Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 1,800 kids.  Ages 5-14 Years old.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_2012.pdf
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Sunday, April 15th at Big Al’s located at 16615 SE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA.  Bridge the Gap is sponsoring a Bowl in your pajamas with family, friends and co-workers for fun and prizes while helping local foster kids! Each team will bowl 2 games. Bowling start times begin at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 100% of Donations Benefit Local Foster Care Organizations 100% of the pledges you raise will help local foster kids in Clark County. Sometimes escaping neglect, abuse, and abandonment, to end up being moved from one home to another home four or five times in less than one year, Sleep Country has developed a program to help local foster care partners provide essential childhood items. Bridge the Gap offers important services and the little extras that help give foster kids a more stable and happier childhood.  See the Flyer for full details and how to sign up. BTG Bowling_1011
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Tuesday April 24th 5-8 PM.  Just Right Auto Repair will hold a New Drivers Car Care Clinic. Let us know if this is something you or someone you know would be interested in. We are taking RSVP’s and it should fill up fast! Also, if you are interested in being involved in the event, we are offering space to set up a display/table where you can interact with the kids/parents if you would like.  All we ask is that you bring a door prize or two! Thanks Again! Shari Troyer, GM Just Right Auto Repair 360-695-2011 NEW DRIVER CAR CARE CLINIC
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Friday May 4th 5:30 to 9:00 PM Join Innovative Services NW ring in Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta of Caring Hearts.  Located at the Red Lion at the Quay. For complete information see the attached flyer. Fiesta of Caring Hearts
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Megan McDonagh tournament chair at 503 939 9088.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday March 19th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be Julie Adams Healthy Weight Loss.
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Tuesday March 20th from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  The guest speaker will be legislators on wrapping up the special session. Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. 
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 4:30pm to 6:30pm, North County Professional Social Network will meet at Mill Creek Pub at 1710 SW 9th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604. Featured non-profit of the month: Share, Inc. Speaker: Carla Christian – Hunger Response Coordinator. Backpack Program – they provide supplementary weekend food packs for 1300 students at 60 schools in 6 school districts. We invite a different non-profit organization each month to come and speak to us about how we can help and support our community to make a difference. If you know of a non-profit organization in the Clark County area that would like to come and speak to us, please feel free to give them my contact information. They can either e-mail me here at northcountypsn@gmail.com.  Together, the North County Professionals can make a big difference! If you have any questions regarding our event, please feel free to e-mail me here at northcountypsn@gmail.com.
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Wednesday March 21st 7:30 to 9:00 AM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce presents Leads and Needs.   Make the most of your Chamber connection. Leads & Needs is a fun, fast, effective way to generate new leads and build relationships. Coffee, tea and juice service provided by Beaches Restaurant and Bar. Light breakfast refreshment provided by the sponsor.
This is a members only event. Cost: $5 Please note: Current members have the opportunity to bring a non-member guest one time only and both get in at no cost. The guest may join the GVCC to attend again.
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Wednesday March 21 PubTalk will focus on structuring startups for growth. The next Clark County PubTalk event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21.The theme for the evening is “Start Right Night: Structuring your startup for future growth.” Cost for the business and entrepreneur networking event is $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and includes light refreshments. Registration is available here. PubTalk is held at the Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hathaway Rd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Other PubTalk events this year will be May 16, Sept. 19, and Nov. 14. The event’s sponsors are seeking businesses interested in pitching at those events. Go here for details or to apply.
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Wednesday March 21st 5-8 PM The Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Vancouver, Washington Present: Christine Richards. Keynote: Christine Richards. WHO: Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Vancouver, Washington (WEO) WHAT: Keynote speaker – Christine Richards : Beyond Wishful Thinking – Achieve All That You Can Imagine and More! WHERE: Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662 HOW MUCH: $35 member/$40 visitor includes a delicious dinner MEETING AGENDA: Networking begins at 5:00, Dinner at 5:50, Meeting begins at 6:15. Reservations are required; email lizness@comcast.net, or call 360-944-7006. For more info or to register/pay online: http://www.WEOwa.org 
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Thursday March 22nd 8-9 AM. Thursday Member Focus Group will meet at Courtyard Village for our monthly book review. Courtyard Village is located at 4555 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver, 98661. Our hosts graciously provide coffee and light refreshments. We start promptly at 8 am with introductions and conclude at 9 following announcements. Plan to arrive early or stay after for networking if you wish. Our book review this month will be presented by Jeff Stay.  
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Thursday March 22nd 6-7PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting for Ryonet Corporation located at 12303 NE 56th St, Vancouver WA 98682.  Please come join them in celebrating their new location.  The ribbon cutting will be at 6:15. 

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday March 27th from 5 PM to 7 PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a Business After Hours at the International Air & Hospitality Academy.  More Details to follow.  www.vancouverusa.com
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Wednesday March 28th 2012 6:00 pm-7:15 pm CHASE is hosting a FREE quarterly local business mixer, providing an opportunity for our community to band together and support each other through an evening of informal networking and great appetizers. How is business? Are you looking for more? Here is an opportunity you won’t want to miss… I am inviting you! This is a great opportunity to introduce your business and what you have to offer to our community while getting to know the other businesses you probably rub shoulders with in the area. Don’t forget to bring your business cards to pass along! “Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door.”-Emily Dickinson. I look forward to seeing you there! Please don’t forget to RSVP with Jennifer Hochstedler by March 26th 2012. Phone: 360-891-4559.  Email: jennifer.hochstedler@chase.com 
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Thursday March 29th 5:30 to 8 PM The Builders Industry Association will have their monthly dinner meeting at the Heathman Lodge.  Celebrate National Remodeling Month NEW THIS YEAR! The BIA is offering the purchase of dinner meeting punch cards, which will include the purchase of 8 dinners for you to use in 2012, at the early registration rate, and you receive ONE DINNER FREE! You will even receive a reminder of your pre-registration before each dinner. The upcoming dinner meetings for 2012 are: March 29, April 19, May 24, June 23, August 23, October 18 & November 15. To purchase your 2012 BIA Dinner Meeting punch card, please visit https://biaclarkcounty.webconnex.com/2012 dinners or call Sandy Howard at 360-694-0933.
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Saturday March 31st at 6PM, Clark County Event Of The Year will take place at the Arc of Southwest Washington.  Food, wine, music, dancing, games, live auction, raffles and photo’s will be taken. Located at 6511 NE 18th St., Vancouver WA 98661.  Visit www.arcswwa.org  to get your tickets and more information. contact  jillm@arcswwa.org , www.arcswwa.org
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Thursday, April 5th, 2012 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM SWHRMA After-Hours Networking Event located at Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro- Downtown Vancouver, 801 Washington Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. www.tommyosaloha.com.  Please RSVP by Noon on Thursday, 4/5/12 to Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com. All Human Resources, Business Professionals and Job Seekers are encouraged to attend. SWHRMA membership is not required; all are welcome! No cost to participate; however food and beverages will be available for purchase. We will be meeting in the Lounge area.
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Friday, April 6, 2012 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop) Located at SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver WA 98661. Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking? Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: http://sohomastermind.com/Public_Events HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members. QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all. Attendees can expect to… Get confident about networking, Learn cool networking strategies for introverts, newbies, and those frustrated by the lack of results from their networking, Create a networking plan to get you connected fast.  What attendees said about recent meetings: “Amazing! Practical, attainable, funny and inspiring. Thank you for the class and the time and energy you have put in to gather the knowledge.” “Great intro to networking! Having been to a few networking events I thought it was a great introductory perspective in how to enter into networking.” “Very good session. Wonderful tips and ideas. Can’t wait to look at online tools.” “Great class with some really good tools and how-to’s. I’ve had an awful time with my elevator speech – this has really helped. Thanks.” “Very informative. Kept my attention and gave me more confidence.” Questions? Call 360-882-1298. This event is presented by the SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661.
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Friday April 13th Klineline Pond Special Needs Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 300 special needs kids.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_special_2012.pdf
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Saturday April 14th Klineline Pond Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 1,800 kids.  Ages 5-14 Years old.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_2012.pdf
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Sunday, April 15th at Big Al’s located at 16615 SE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA.  Bridge the Gap is sponsoring a Bowl in your pajamas with family, friends and co-workers for fun and prizes while helping local foster kids! Each team will bowl 2 games. Bowling start times begin at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 100% of Donations Benefit Local Foster Care Organizations 100% of the pledges you raise will help local foster kids in Clark County. Sometimes escaping neglect, abuse, and abandonment, to end up being moved from one home to another home four or five times in less than one year, Sleep Country has developed a program to help local foster care partners provide essential childhood items. Bridge the Gap offers important services and the little extras that help give foster kids a more stable and happier childhood.  See the Flyer for full details and how to sign up. BTG Bowling_1011
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Megan McDonagh tournament chair at 503 939 9088.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
Monday March 12th from 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s. Meeting are free and open to all. The speaker will be Destiny Taylor Cash is King, bookkeeping helps manage your receipts. Destiny will present small business bookkeeping fundamentals.
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Tuesday March 13th from 12-1 PM the Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  The guest speaker will be Michael Green and Darlene Johnson. They will be giving us the Pro’s and Con’s of the Woodland High School Bond. Meetings are open and free to all.  The location is at the Oak tree Restaurant. 
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Wednesday March 14th 7:30 to 9 AM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is having Next Level Networking.  Veronika Noize will be the guest speaker. Make the most of your Chamber connection. Leads & Needs is a fun, fast, effective way to generate new leads and build relationships. Coffee, tea and juice service provided by Beaches Restaurant and Bar. Light breakfast refreshment provided by the sponsor. This is a members only event. Cost: $5 Please note: Current members have the opportunity to bring a non-member guest one time only and both get in at no cost. The guest may join the GVCC to attend again.
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Wednesday March 14th 4:30 to 6:30 PM WIN (Women In Networking) will be gathering. Founded in 2008, WIN has no annual membership dues or a mandatory fee to attend monthly events. However, attendees are welcome to make a $5.00 cash donation at the door to help maintain the group’s ongoing networking efforts. March is women’s history month! The March WIN Event hosted by three women owned businesses: Aadland Dental, Fusion Fitness & Nutrition, The Modern Orthodontist. Complimentary appetizers & wine will be provided by our hosting businesses. Spotlight Speaker: Carol Selva, Manager of Corporate Relations. Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program. Topic: “How can a degree take your career to the next level”. http://adp.warnerpacific.edu/carol Sorry, registrations cannot be taken via the WIN website at this time. If you plan to attend and learn the location of the event, you must RSVP by emailing Cindy Johnson at cjohnson@vbjusa.com!
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Wednesday March 14th 6-8PM Vancouver Green Drinks will meet at Applewood restaurant and bar located on 192nd Ave, Suite 100 in Vancouver. Chef Peter is generously creating a special Green Drinks menu for us which will include appetizers, sandwiches and salads. Also, since it is Wednesday, all bottled wines will be offered at 20% off. This is a great opportunity to experience local culinary flair in a unique Green Drinks style. This month, our 5 minute spiel will be from Eric Lambert of the Small Acreage program. Eric is going to speak about the Small Acreage Model Property program, which recognizes landowners in Clark County who implement sound stewardship practices to improve their property and protect water quality. Landowners managing their land in a healthy and sustainable way receive a sign that shows their commitment to clean water and become spokespeople for others wishing to learn more. Come on out to Green Drinks. Meet other people who are concerned about the state of our natural surroundings. Mingle, mix and meet other like-minded greenies. We’re a fun, informal group. (We’ve been called “networking that is not lame.”) 
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Thursday Mar 15st, 8-9 AM The Member Focus Group will be at Banner Bank at 3100 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver WA 98683. Meetings are free to attend.  For more information contact Alexis Mason at (360) 314-6463 or at Alexis@AlexisLLC.com.
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Thursday March 15th 11:30 to 1:00 the Camas-Washougal Chamber is having their monthly luncheon event. The speaker willl be Mark Korsness, Bonneville Power Administration’s project manager for the I-5 Transmission Corridor Reinforcement Project. The doors will open at Camas Meadows Golf Course at 11:30 am for networking, with the program beginning at noon. The cost is $15/member and $20/non member. Please RSVP via chandra@cwchamber.com or by calling (360) 834-2472.
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Thursday March 15th 4-6 PM Join the Southwest Washington Contractors Association for March Madness Thirsty Thursday networking event locted at 800 Main St, Vancouver 98660.  Light appetizers will be provided. Games, prizes and SWCA-only drink specials too! Sponsored by Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc. www.mici.com
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Thursday March 15th 5-8 PM The Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a After Hours at Fat Moose Bar & Grill. We will have complimentary appetizers and refreshments, along with LIVE MUSIC provided by the Acousta Cats! For this event and others, please feel free to call-360-225-7944 or email: fatmoosebarandgrill@hotmail.com
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Thursday March 15th 5:30 to 7:30 PM Net Night with the East Vancouver Business Association will be at Cascade Athletic Club located at 16096 SE 15th Street, Vancouver.  The speaker will be Mayor Tim Leavitt.  For more  information contact Tony Ruestig at tony@evba.net.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 5:15 pm PerkSavvy and Broadsheet360 is having a Cash Mob here in Vancouver.  Meeting spot is at Chuck’s Produce on Mill Plain. We will announce the business we are mobbing and walk over to business at 5:30 pm and spend $20. Portion of proceeds to go to Innovative Services NW. Beverages to be shared post mob at a location to be announced at event. For more information go to http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6cc864802d89f7e9fc3aa67aa&id=2f0b23eefb.
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Friday March 16 10am to noon, John A Jackson State Farm Insurance is sponsoring a Document Shredding Fundraiser. Utilizing a truck-mounted commercial shredder. Safeguard your personal information & protect against Identity theft while helping SHARE of Vancouver as they “serve the hungry and homeless.” What to bring: Old tax returns, business records, bank statements, cancelled checks, credit card statements, bill, receipts and other documents containing personal information. Suggested donation: 10.00/per standard 15x12x10 size box 322 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver 98683. Protect Your Identity. All Community Members Welcome. Shredding
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Saturday March 17th Noon to 6PM Ribbon Cutting at 12:45 with the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce at Seventh Son Cellars. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:45 p.m. followed by a drawing for a free bottle of wine. Festivities also include free wine tasting, chocolate and Irish cheeses to snack on, and live music provided by Seton Catholic High School‘s a capella ensemble, Setonotes. Seventh Son Cellars is located at 120 N. 3rd Ave. in Ridgefield, and its hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. To learn more, call 360-887-2901.

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 4:30pm to 6:30pm, North County Professional Social Network will meet at Mill Creek Pub at 1710 SW 9th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604. Featured non-profit of the month: Share, Inc. Speaker: Carla Christian – Hunger Response Coordinator. Backpack Program – they provide supplementary weekend food packs for 1300 students at 60 schools in 6 school districts. We invite a different non-profit organization each month to come and speak to us about how we can help and support our community to make a difference. If you know of a non-profit organization in the Clark County area that would like to come and speak to us, please feel free to give them my contact information. They can either e-mail me here at northcountypsn@gmail.com.  Together, the North County Professionals can make a big difference! If you have any questions regarding our event, please feel free to e-mail me here at northcountypsn@gmail.com.
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Wednesday March 21st 7:30 to 9:00 AM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce presents Leads and Needs.   Make the most of your Chamber connection. Leads & Needs is a fun, fast, effective way to generate new leads and build relationships. Coffee, tea and juice service provided by Beaches Restaurant and Bar. Light breakfast refreshment provided by the sponsor.
This is a members only event. Cost: $5 Please note: Current members have the opportunity to bring a non-member guest one time only and both get in at no cost. The guest may join the GVCC to attend again.
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Wednesday March 21 PubTalk will focus on structuring startups for growth. The next Clark County PubTalk event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21.The theme for the evening is “Start Right Night: Structuring your startup for future growth.” Cost for the business and entrepreneur networking event is $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and includes light refreshments. Registration is available here. PubTalk is held at the Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hathaway Rd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Other PubTalk events this year will be May 16, Sept. 19, and Nov. 14. The event’s sponsors are seeking businesses interested in pitching at those events. Go here for details or to apply.
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Wednesday March 21st 5-8 PM The Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Vancouver, Washington Present: Christine Richards. Keynote: Christine Richards. WHO: Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Vancouver, Washington (WEO) WHAT: Keynote speaker – Christine Richards : Beyond Wishful Thinking – Achieve All That You Can Imagine and More! WHERE: Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662 HOW MUCH: $35 member/$40 visitor includes a delicious dinner MEETING AGENDA: Networking begins at 5:00, Dinner at 5:50, Meeting begins at 6:15. Reservations are required; email lizness@comcast.net, or call 360-944-7006. For more info or to register/pay online: http://www.WEOwa.org 
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Tuesday March 27th from 5 PM to 7 PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a Business After Hours at the International Air & Hospitality Academy.  More Details to follow.  www.vancouverusa.com
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Wednesday March 28th 2012 6:00 pm-7:15 pm CHASE is hosting a FREE quarterly local business mixer, providing an opportunity for our community to band together and support each other through an evening of informal networking and great appetizers. How is business? Are you looking for more? Here is an opportunity you won’t want to miss… I am inviting you! This is a great opportunity to introduce your business and what you have to offer to our community while getting to know the other businesses you probably rub shoulders with in the area. Don’t forget to bring your business cards to pass along! “Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door.”-Emily Dickinson. I look forward to seeing you there! Please don’t forget to RSVP with Jennifer Hochstedler by March 26th 2012. Phone: 360-891-4559.  Email: jennifer.hochstedler@chase.com 
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Thursday March 29th 5:30 to 8 PM The Builders Industry Association will have their monthly dinner meeting at the Heathman Lodge.  Celebrate National Remodeling Month NEW THIS YEAR! The BIA is offering the purchase of dinner meeting punch cards, which will include the purchase of 8 dinners for you to use in 2012, at the early registration rate, and you receive ONE DINNER FREE! You will even receive a reminder of your pre-registration before each dinner. The upcoming dinner meetings for 2012 are: March 29, April 19, May 24, June 23, August 23, October 18 & November 15. To purchase your 2012 BIA Dinner Meeting punch card, please visit https://biaclarkcounty.webconnex.com/2012 dinners or call Sandy Howard at 360-694-0933.
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Saturday March 31st at 6PM, Clark County Event Of The Year will take place at the Arc of Southwest Washington.  Food, wine, music, dancing, games, live auction, raffles and photo’s will be taken. Located at 6511 NE 18th St., Vancouver WA 98661.  Visit www.arcswwa.org  to get your tickets and more information. contact  jillm@arcswwa.org , www.arcswwa.org
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Thursday, April 5th, 2012 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM SWHRMA After-Hours Networking Event located at Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro- Downtown Vancouver, 801 Washington Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. www.tommyosaloha.com.  Please RSVP by Noon on Thursday, 4/5/12 to Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com. All Human Resources, Business Professionals and Job Seekers are encouraged to attend. SWHRMA membership is not required; all are welcome! No cost to participate; however food and beverages will be available for purchase. We will be meeting in the Lounge area.
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Friday, April 6, 2012 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies (Networking Workshop) Located at SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver WA 98661. Is Your Networking NOT Working? Are you frustrated by your networking? Disappointed with the referrals you’re getting (or NOT getting)? You’re not alone in feeling that networking isn’t working for you, but most people have no idea why so they can’t do anything about it except try harder, and that doesn’t help. Find out why most networking doesn’t work, and the secrets to making networking your most effective marketing strategy. Even experienced networkers will learn how to get better results from networking, and networking newbies will discover the three most powerful strategies of master networkers. REGISTER: http://sohomastermind.com/Public_Events HOW MUCH: $10 public; $5 for ITTL, GVCC & UEN members. QUESTIONS: Call 360-882-1298. Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this workshop is for small business owners and job seekers who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don’t know where to start, or have been frustrated by all the time and energy invested in networking with very few results to show for it all. Attendees can expect to… Get confident about networking, Learn cool networking strategies for introverts, newbies, and those frustrated by the lack of results from their networking, Create a networking plan to get you connected fast.  What attendees said about recent meetings: “Amazing! Practical, attainable, funny and inspiring. Thank you for the class and the time and energy you have put in to gather the knowledge.” “Great intro to networking! Having been to a few networking events I thought it was a great introductory perspective in how to enter into networking.” “Very good session. Wonderful tips and ideas. Can’t wait to look at online tools.” “Great class with some really good tools and how-to’s. I’ve had an awful time with my elevator speech – this has really helped. Thanks.” “Very informative. Kept my attention and gave me more confidence.” Questions? Call 360-882-1298. This event is presented by the SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661.
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Friday April 13th Klineline Pond Special Needs Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 300 special needs kids.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_special_2012.pdf
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Saturday April 14th Klineline Pond Kids Fishing Event.  Limited to the first 1,800 kids.  Ages 5-14 Years old.  $5.00 registration fee includes a T-shirt and Zebco rod and reel.  Registration deadline is April 6th.  For the registration for go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/kids/klineline_registration_2012.pdf
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Sunday, April 15th at Big Al’s located at 16615 SE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA.  Bridge the Gap is sponsoring a Bowl in your pajamas with family, friends and co-workers for fun and prizes while helping local foster kids! Each team will bowl 2 games. Bowling start times begin at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 100% of Donations Benefit Local Foster Care Organizations 100% of the pledges you raise will help local foster kids in Clark County. Sometimes escaping neglect, abuse, and abandonment, to end up being moved from one home to another home four or five times in less than one year, Sleep Country has developed a program to help local foster care partners provide essential childhood items. Bridge the Gap offers important services and the little extras that help give foster kids a more stable and happier childhood.  See the Flyer for full details and how to sign up. BTG Bowling_1011
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Thursday May 3rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking and Sex (not what you think).  Come hear the different ways men and women approach business networking and, as a result, how they do business! Located at Cowne Plaza Portland Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland.  Only 350 Tickets Available! Tickets on sale January 1! See the Flyer for complete details. 2012 BNAS Event Flyer Sponsorships are also available.  2012 BNAS Sponsorship Information
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Monday  May 21st The Arc Golf Tournament will take place. Please contact me to sign up for our Golf Classic, May 31, 2012 at Royal Oaks!!  You have plenty of time to get your team together so do no let that get in your way. See you on the links!  Call Megan McDonagh tournament chair at 503 939 9088.  See the flyer for sponsorship opportunities or complete information. ARC Golf