Networking Events For The Week Of 1/23/12

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 1/19/12. 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):
Monday Jan 16th 12-1 PM Professional Connections will be meeting at Big Al’s.  The  speaker will be RuthAnn Barnard Why should I get regular massages?
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Tues Jan 24th 12 Noon to 1:00 PM The Woodland Chamber of Commerce is having a no host luncheon.  Dawn Redmond with PerkSavvy will be giving a presentation. Cost if free and open to all.
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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 Restaurant will be the sponsoring.
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Cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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 Jan 26th 8-9 AM the Member Focus Group will be meeting at Courtyard Village Media Room, 4555 66th Ave (SR500/ Andresen & 40^th St).  The group will be having a review of the book “Endless Referrals”.  The group will be going to a concept called Scaffolding.  See the attached Flyer Scaffolding

Up Coming Events
Wednesday Feb 1st 4:30 to 6:30 PM The Young Professionals of Vancouver will be meeting at The Rock located at 2420 Columbia House Blvd, Vancouver WA 98661.  The event is free to attend.   For more information contact Sara Scheetz at 360 859 3084.
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Thursday Feb 2nd 3:30 to 5:00 PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is having a ribbon cutting at Summit Mortgage Corp located at 13115 NE 4th St, Ste 160, Vancouver WA 98684.  The Ribbon Cutting is at 4:00 PM and is free to attend for all. 
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Thursday Feb 2nd, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, 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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Friday Feb 3rd 9:30 to 11:30 AM Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach will have Networking 4 Newbies.  Located at SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver WA. COST: $10.00 DIRECTIONS: www.SoHoMastermind.com/directions  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.
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Saturday February 4th, 6 PM to 9PM NW Association For Blind Athletes is having their Enrich a Life, Provide an Opportunity 2012 Benefit Dinner & Auction.  The featured speaker will be Rachael Scdoris, the first visually-impaired person to compete in the iditerod sled dog race.  They will have live and silent auction items, buffet dinner catered by Beaches Restaurant and a wall of wine.  Tickets are $35.00 a person or $250.00 for a table of eight.  Order tickets by calling 360-448-7254 or visit www.nwaba.org.
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Tuesday February 7th 2012, 6:30pm-8pm COME GROW YOUR BUSINESS! How is business? Are you looking for more? Here is an opportunity you wont want to miss… 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. We are 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! ”You Can Only Get What You Want, If You Help Enough Other People Get What They Want” -Zig Ziglar. I look forward to seeing you there! Please don’t forget to RSVP with Jessica Campbell by February 1st 2012. CHASE BANK located at 8203 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, WA 98682. For more information contact Jessica Campbell at 360 750 3140 or at jessica.campbell@chase.com.
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Thursday Feb 9th 3:30 to 5:oo PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is having a free Ribbon Cutting at Victor Fitness Systems, LLC located at 5601 E 18^th St, Ste 308, Vancouver, 98661.  The Ribbon Cutting is at 4:00 PM. Please come by and welcome one of our newest members. 
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Tuesday February 28th from 4-7 PM The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will have a Bianual Shop Local Showcase.  Located at the Red Lion Hotel in Vancouver.   Door prizes, networking opportunities, and a no-host bar in the lounge make this lively event an easy and effective way to connect with local businesses and support the community. Want to showcase your business? Contact Susie at sbauder@vancouverusa.com  or (360) 567-1093.  Cost: $5 (includes one drink ticket). Pay at the door.
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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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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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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