Networking Events For The Week Of 7/12/10

Thank you to all who responded to my loss last week.  Although I blog, I am not a big letter writer.  I am truly blessed to have so many good friends and family.  I am compiling all the responses to have at my Dad’s service.  Thank you all for your letters, emails and most of all support. See you all soon!!!

I hope you enjoy these networking updates and specials. If you are receiving multiple copies of this email or want to be removed from the list please email me. If you know of an event that you want to get the word out, please let me know. If you have updates to my four page word document (Click on this link 4 Page Networking Group List) list, please let me know so I can add and update them. The list has been updated on7/9/10 and is a static list of groups that regularly meet in Vancouver. The Networking Opportunities list has a revision date at the bottom to see if you have the most recent version. The website is always up and you can visit it directly for updates during the week at http://vancouvernetworkingevents.com. 

This Week’s Events (Click read more for the full week):

Monday at Boppin Bo’s the speaker will be Cindy Pinneo with “Neighborly News”.  Come join the free group from 11:45 to 1:00 PM.
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Monday, July 12, 2010 Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m. Located at Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy , Vancouver, WA 98683.  Free event for all.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. – GVCC & Battle Ground Chamber. Located at Edward Jones – Brian E. Teegardin 1710 SW 9th Avenue, Suite 119, Battle Ground, WA 98604.  Free event for all.
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Thursday, July 15 from 8-9 AM Free Member Focus Meeting will be at Ameriprise Financial at One Tech Center, Suite 220,1499 SE Tech Center Place, Vancouver. James Warrick will speak on Take Flight Coaching off his website.
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Thursday, July 15, from 12 noon to 1 p.m.”Train your Brain for Success” free marketing seminar CCAMP Presents “Train your Brain for Success” by Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer and NLP Coach. SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver WA Get directions: www.SoHoMarketingGuru.com/directions. Our mindset is responsible for the opportunities we see, our motivation, and the actions we take. What if you could upgrade your mindset to improve your business and enjoy even more success? Discover how to awaken your own business genius by aligning your mind for success. Learn more about Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer and NLP Coach at http://expandingpotentials.net/ Sponsored by the Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals, this seminar is free and open to the public. Preregistration is strongly encouraged due to space limitations. For more information or to register, visit http://www.meetup.com/Clark-County-Association-of-Marketing-Professionals
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Thursday, July 15, 2010, 5 to 8 p.m. (Concert begins at 6) Patrick in the Park – A Chamber VIP Night Location: Esther Short Park. You blinked and we added something new to our events line up and chamber value. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, along with the chambers of Southwest Washington, invite you to a special Six to Sunset evening at Esther Short Park. Members of the chambers and their guests will have their own VIP section at the park (exclusive, high end, AList). Included: A concert by Patrick Lamb, food prepared by Gray’s at the Park and one drink. Cost: $10 per person for chamber members and their guests. Limit: 250 Preregistration requested.
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Thursday July 15th 4-7 PM, Release Party for Retirement Connection Guide of Greater Portland and Vancouver. Expected turnout over 300 people. Free event. For more information see flyer RC.Release.Invitation.Portland.July2010
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Friday, July 16, 2010 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. Free Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting- Wal-Mart Hwy 99, 9000 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver WA 98665. Ribbon Cutting at 9 AM. Celebrating remodeling and redesign of Wal-Mart. Cake, Punch and presentation ceremony.

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 4:00:00 PM – 6:00 PM Building Industry Association will have a Nothing But Networking event. Details more to follow.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Women Entrepreneurs Organization (WEO) Next meeting is The WEO Summer Social! Including dinner catered by Pete’s Paella, complimentary wine tasting, music and lots of fun! Check in starts at 5:00. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends to a great group! Please sign up early to make it easier on the Program Planning Committee. RESERVE NOTE CHANGE: Reservations MUST be received by the WEDNESDAY prior to the Meeting. Click to reserve for the next meeting LOCATION at The Rusty Grape located at 16712 NE 219th Street, Battle Ground Washington. COST $28 per person. Click to reserve for the next meeting
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 4:30pm to 6:30pm North County Professional Social Network will meet at Bone’s Steak & Chop House at 1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd, Battle Ground, WA 98604. Please join us for our July event in Battle Ground on Wednesday, July 21st. Please note that we will be at the Bone’s Steak & Chop House. Our featured non-profit this month will be: AWARE “Empowering teens for healthier relationships for a brighter future ” Our second special speaker this month will be Mayor Mike Ciraulo, who will update us on all the exciting things happening in Battle Ground. Contact northcountypsn@gmail.com or call Amy at 360-907-3080.
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Friday 7/23/2010 8:00-9:00 AM East Vancouver Business Association meeting at the Cascade Park Library. Speaker will be Bruce Ziegman $5.00 for members $10.00 for guests. Questions contact  justin.white@firstindy.com
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Tuesday July 27th from 6-8pm silver Star Travel is having a Hawaii Information Night. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while hearing from Industry Experts *Find out what is special on each island *Take advantage of free night stays, upgrades, children’s programs and more *Learn about group booking discounts *Honeymoon specials*Learn about the latest tours and excursions. SPACE IS LIMITED- PLEASE RSVP BY JULY 20TH, 7513 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98662. 360.695.8666 or at info@silverstartravel.com Join Silver Star Travel for our Hawaii Night

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Business After Hours – Sponsored by Umpqua Bank Location: Esther Short Park, 8th and Washington, Vancouver, WA 98660 (downtown). Entrance on 8th Street. Umpqua Bank is throwing a summertime business gathering at the pavilion at Esther Short Park. Beaches is catering. High energy entertainment provided by One of a Kind Drumline. Ray Davis will be in attendance. Get ready for a special evening with Umpqua Bank in the heart of Vancouver. Cost: $10 members; $30 for non-members.
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Friday July 30th, Here’s some info about golf tournament being held this summer, sponsored by Young Professionals of Vancouver, a nonprofit that I am involved with. If you are interested in signing up, please see info below! It should be a lot of fun and a great opportunity for networking. By the way, if you are ever interested in checking out a YPOV event, I’d love to see you there! I can get you info about YPOV, or you can visit our website at www.ypov.org for details about our next event. All the best, Phoebe. YPOV Vice President of Membership EOCF Community Partnership & Resource Development Manager Direct: (360) 567 2721 Main: (360) 896 9912 Ext. 133 www.eocfwa.org
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Friday and Saturday, July 30 5-9 & 31st 11am-7pm
Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA 98660.
Over 8,000 visitors have swayed to the rhythm as hula dancers, Portland, Taiko, Native Tribal dancers, and Polynesian singers filled the park with the heartbeat of their cultures. Arts, Crafts, and food vendors will round out this two day long outdoor festival which is now considered the third largest annual event at Esther Short Park. Nominated Outstanding Event & Cultural Event by the SW Washington Visitors & Convention Bureau, four years in a row. This is a free event. See the website for more information http://hawaiianfestivalpnw.com/
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Thursday  August 5th from 12-1 p.m. The Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals (CCAMP) has just unveiled a twice-monthly series of educational seminars, announced Dave Blanchard, CCAMP president. The Ultimate Marketing Secrets Speaker Series will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row in Vancouver WA. The meetings are free and open to the public, but preregistration is strongly encouraged due to space limitations. To register, call 360-882-1298 or visit the MeetUp group online at http://www.meetup.com/Clark-County-Association-of-Marketing-Professionals  This week’s topic is  Creativity for Entrepreneurs Speaker: Herman Johnson. 
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Thursday September 23rd is Pink Power in Vegas Baby. Kareen Mills of State Farm and Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation are having a fundraiser here locally.  See the website www.pinkpowersw.org for more information and to reserve your seat for an evening of fun!!!
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Friday, November 5, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m. EOCF presents Pinot, Piano, and Panache at the Hilton Vancouver. Join us for an exciting evening, featuring: Live music by Grammy-nominated jazz musician Patrick Lamb A silent auction, A 100+ bottle wine wall, Several raffles, Appetizers …and more! Proceeds benefit EOCF’s programs: Head Start, Early Head Start, Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, and HotShots Youth Sports.

Please note: No Speed Networking or bowling in July and August for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Also there will not be any CCA meetings in July or August!