Networking Events For The Week Of 1/2/12

Happy New Year Everyone!!!  I hope you are all recovering and doing well.  It is going to be a great year.  I will see you all soon!!!

Welcome to Vancouver’s Networking Website, www.vancouvernetworkingevents.com. I hope you enjoy these networking updates and events list. Here is a little info that might help. Open this link for a list of static groups that meet in Vancouver 6 Page Static Networking List  last updated 12/24/11. When you open the link, it opens a word document sorted by day that shows what groups are meeting, what size the group is, where they meet and who is the contact person. The list has a revision date at the bottom so you know if you have the most recent version. Under the “This Week’s Events” there is a “Read more” button to click that expands the current week’s activities and upcoming events. If you know of an event or group that meets and would like to get the word out, please let me know. If you are receiving multiple copies of this email or want to be removed from the list please email me. You can also follow me now on twitter at @Vancnetworking.

This Week’s Events (Click Read More for the full week):
No meeting for Professional Connections on Monday.
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Wednesday Jan 4th 7:30 to 9:00 AM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have Leads and Needs at Beaches restaurant.  For more information www.vancouverusa.com.
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Thursday, January 5th, 2012 4PM – 6PM Pinnacle Mortgage PAC Recognition Party & Nothing But Networking on January 5th. Presented by: Gaither Homes and Echo Construction. Please join your fellow BIA members, Building Industry Group Political Action Committee Trustees and new friends at one of the most enjoyable and low cost events of the year! The B.I.G. is hosting the first annual PAC Recognition Party & Nothing But Networking Event on Thursday, January 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Red Lion Vancouver at the Quay. Cost is just $5 and includes appetizers. The PAC will be presenting it’s 2011 Person of the Year Award to a local elected official who has performed above and beyond the call of duty as an excellent steward for the building industry. Top 2011 PAC Contributors will also be honored at this event. See you there! Where: Red Lion Vancouver at the Quay – River Room, Price: $5 PAC Donation.  
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Friday Jan 6th from 7:45 to 8:45 AM, The Clark County Business Development Group will be meeting at The Java House.  The topic will be “Protecting Your Business in 2012?.  There will be a panel of presenters and questions and answers.  The meeting is free and will be open to all for this event.
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Friday, January 6, 2012, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Networking 4 Newbies Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach at SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver WA. COST:$10.00 DIRECTIONS : www.SoHoMastermind.com/directions REGISTER: sign up here – http://www.sohomastermind.com/Public_Events R U A “NETWORKING NEWBIE”? You are a “networking newbie” if you are: NEW to networking, and want to figure out how to use networking to build your business, connect with potential strategic partners, and expand your contacts base. NEW in town, and want to make connections with other local business owners in a safe, low-key environment. NEW in business, and want to learn how to get connected to the local small business community through personal networking. Networking 4 Newbies helps networking newbies get comfortable with the basics of networking, including introductions, connecting one-on-one, and more in a safe, facilitated environment that will get you into the swing of networking easily. More info at: www.veronikanoize.com/networking4newbies or www.meetup.com/Networking-Newbies Seating is limited. Register now for the next Networking 4 Newbies at: http://www.sohomastermind.com/Public_Events

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday January 10th 7-8:30 PM the Coastal Conservation Association will be meeting at Camas Meadows Golf Coarse. Dave Schamp will discuss the Oregon Ballot measure will be the topic with an update on where it is at to change the gillnetting law on the Columbia River.  Ed Wickersham and Harry Barber will give an update on Government Relations. Fishing guide John Huston will give a presentation on fishing techniques for steelhead and salmon. The meetings are free and you do not have to be a member to attend.   
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Wednesday Jan 11th 4:30-6:30 PM, Clark County Events  Center is having a New Years Networking Extravaganza.  Over 700 people are expected to attend this year.  There is still room for table reservations.  Please contact Matthew Ferris at matthew.ferris@clark.wa.gov or at 360 397 6180. See Flyer for more information. NetworkingEmail For registering your group see the attached information sheet Networking sign up form.
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Saturday January 14th, 9AM to Noon, The 2nd Annual Martin Luther King Breakfast will take place at the Red Lion at the Quay.  Several guest speakers and entertainment will be provided.  Click Here to purchase tickets or for more information.
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Wednesday, Jan. 18th,  5 to 8 p.m. The next PubTalk is at the Red Cross Community Room, 605 East Barnes St., near Officers’ Row. PubTalk is a bi-monthly networking event for entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals. Attendees hear pitches from startups as well as educational, thought-provoking speeches from successful local entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2009, PubTalk has served over 20 startups and partially funded eight. Registration is now open for the next event, “Patents & Rock n’ Roll!” featuring Kurt Rylander from Rylander & Associates speaking about intellectual property protection, and a pitch from Vancouver startup Young Guitars, complete with an electric guitar demo.If you have questions about PubTalk™, please contact Bonnie Moore at (360) 567-1055 or by email at bmoore@swwdc.org.
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Tues Jan 24th 5-7 PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is having a Business After Hours at the Chamber office.  Located at 1101 Broadway, Ste. 100, Vancouver, WA 98660.  For more information and to register go to www.vancouverusa.com. Beaches Resturant will be the sponsor.
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Wednesday January 25th 5-8PM Just Right Auto Repair is having a New Drivers Care Clinic! Door prizes, snacks and beverages will be available.  Space is limited and need to RSVP.  Cost is free.  Located at 4706 NE Minnehaha St, Vancouver, WA 98661.  Please see flyer for more information.  NEW DRIVER CAR CARE CLINIC
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Thursday Feb 2nd, 5:30 to 7:30, The Southwest Washington Human Resouce Management Association will have a networking event at The Rock in Vancouver http://therockwfp.com/. SWHRMA Networking Events are free to attend. Food and drinks are available for purchase. SWHRMA Networking Events welcome business owners, job seekers, HR professionals and other business professionals to attend. No membership required. To RSVP in advance, contact Tracy Peterkin at Tracy@TJandassociates.com To learn more about SWHRMA, visit us at www.swhrma.org.
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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.
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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_Tab & Type
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Thursday May 31st 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!  Warmly, Jill Campbell, Community Development Manager, The Arc of Southwest Washington Office: 360.254.1562 ext 310. Cell: 360.852.5322   Fax: 360.759.4921
jillm@arcswwa.org , www.arcswwa.org