Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my fellow Networkers!! It has been a challenging year for all to keep business going and adapt to new ways of doing things by Zoom and remote networking.  Hopefully the New Year will bring joy, happiness and new success to you all.

I am personally transitioning my career and have decided to become a full time Fishing Guide.  It has been a life long passion for me to take people out on our local rivers and lakes, give them an experience that they and their family will never forget and do it in a positive and supportive way.  My LLC has been registered with the state, my articles of incorporation have been filed and I have my business bank account set up.  The name of my business is (Click the following link)  Reel Fun Guide Service LLC and I have created a Facebook site for it.  I will be offering: Whats in season, special pricing for trips, recipes and stories from the river.  If you would like to be part of my fishing newsletter to see whats going on, send me an email to reelfunguideservice@gmail.com or private message me on my Facebook page at the following link Reel Fun Guide Service LLC.  This is an opt in newsletter so let me know if you want to be added.  You can unsubscribe at anytime or share with your friends.  I have discounts and gift certificates available for Christmas.

I hope we all continue to support local small businesses and I would appreciate your support in my new endeavors.  I hope to get back to posting networking events again some day when and if life becomes normal again.  I wish you all the best for the New Year!!!

I don’t know about you, but I do miss the social interaction of networking.  Due to the Corona virus most groups are not meeting at this time.  Please stay safe, stay home and limit travel as best you can.  We will rebuild our economy helping one another as best we can in the near future.  I hope you are all safe and enjoying your family or project time around the home.  See you soon!!!

I hope you enjoy these networking updates and events list. Here is a little info that might help. This site has two parts, a list of groups that meet at a regular time and place listed by opening this link Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 or PDF version Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 last updated 1/6/2020. 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. Second scroll down for a list of meeting times for current events. If you know of a networking 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 added or removed from the list please email me at kbtsolutions1@gmail.com.

This Week’s Events:

Due to Covid-19 most network groups are not meeting at this time.  Some groups like Professional Connections and BNI Chapters are still meeting via Zoom Video conferencing calls. use this link  Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 or PDF version Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 to located the website or person in contact for the group you are interested in and see if they are still having meetings on line via Facebook or Zoom.

I hope you find value in the is site and and I wish all a profitable New Year!!! I hope you enjoy these networking updates and events list. Here is a little info that might help. This site has two parts, a list of groups that meet at a regular time and place listed by opening this link Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 or PDF version Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 last updated 1/6/2020. 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. Second scroll down for a list of meeting times for current events. If you know of a networking 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 added or removed from the list please email me at kbtsolutions1@gmail.com.

This Week’s Events:

Tuesday Feb 18th 4-5 PM The GVCC will have a Free Ribbon Cutting at Stretch Zone located at (more…)

I hope you find value in the is site and and I wish all a profitable New Year!!! I hope you enjoy these networking updates and events list. Here is a little info that might help. This site has two parts, a list of groups that meet at a regular time and place listed by opening this link Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 or PDF version Standard-6-Page-Events-List-3 last updated 1/6/2020. 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. Second scroll down for a list of meeting times for current events. If you know of a networking 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 added or removed from the list please email me at kbtsolutions1@gmail.com.

This Week’s Events:

Wednesday Feb 5th 7:30-9 AM The GVCC will have Leads & Needs: Downtown Vancouver – sponsored by Paul Montague Tax Preparation, LLC located at Beaches Restaurant & Bar 1919 SE Columbia River Dr, Vancouver, WA 98661. $5 | Member with pre-registration: $10 | Member at the door, $15 | Future-Member pre-registration, $20 | Future-Member at the door. Please join the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce on the first Wednesday of the month for morning networking at Leads & Needs. Enjoy breakfast refreshments from our sponsor, with coffee and tea service provided by our fabulous hosts at Beaches. Be ready for an opportunity at the microphone as everyone will get a chance to introduce their business with a 15 second “elevator pitch.” Bring plenty of business cards, because we will then break out into groups to for speed networking that maximizes your time spent with us. You are sure to make new connections and strengthen existing ones at Leads & Needs. Pre-registration is appreciated when possible, as we begin promptly at 7:30 AM.

Wednesday Feb 5th 5-8 PM EPICC will have a networking event located at Brothers Cascadia Brewing 9811 NE 15th Ave, Vancouver, Washington 98665. Let’s get together and be EPICC – Emerging Professionals in Clark County. Join us at Brothers Cascadia Brewing. Come for great drinks and of course the best networking in town! WE WANT TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS!! If you’d like to donate a raffle prize, you will receive 30 seconds to spotlight your business. This opportunity is given to the first three that respond and must be preregistered. If interested, please message EPICC Facebook page. Bring a friend that has never been to EPICC before and show them how great networking is done!

Thursday Feb 6th 11:30-1 PM The Battle Ground Chamber will have it’s monthly luncheon located at Battle Ground Community Center 912 E. Main Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604. $20 Members, $35 Non-members, $30 Members at the door, $45 Non-members at the door. Join the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Netrush for lunch and a workshop geared towards bringing your business to the online market. “It’s not just about now – it’s about the future”. Your business’s online presence matters. Whether you are a brick and mortar, a manufacturer, or a professional service provider, the need to bring your company into 2020 is paramount. Netrush offers companies the opportunity to join the ever-growing e-commerce market and provides you with the tools you need to maximize your visibility on online platforms. Please be sure to pre-register as registration will be closed two days prior to the date of the event. Lunch provided by: Simply Thyme Catering.

Wednesday Feb 5th 3:30-5 PM The Senior Services Network will be meeting.  The location is TBD so please contact amy@retirementconnection.com for details.

Thursday Feb 6th 7-10 PM The BIA will have Nothing but Networking Night at the Blazers.  The location will be the Moda Center: 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR 97227.  Sponsored by HAPO Community Credit Union. Join the BIA at the Portland Trail Blazers vs. the San Antonio Spurs game on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Tickets starting at $32.00. Tickets must be purchased online by Friday, January 10, 2020. Every ticket also comes with $10 voucher to be used on concessions or Rip City Clothing. A portion of ticket proceeds will also be donated back to the BIA. Visit the Rose Quarter Group Nights page and enter the promo code: BIA to order your tickets.

Friday Feb 7th 4-8 PM The Camas-Washougal Chamber will have a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for LUX Artistry Collective located at 217 NE 3rd Ave, Camas, Washington 98607. Join the Chamber for a Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting at 4 PM!

Upcoming Events:

Monday Feb 10th 11:45-1:00 PM Professional Connections will meet at Peace Health Memorial Fir Willow Room located at 3400 Main St Vancouver, WA 98660.  No-host lunch, for more info, visit www.facebook.com/groups/proconnections. Guest speaker will be Alora Brown – Sensational Outcome!

Tuesday Feb 11th 11-12 AM The GVCC will have a Free Ribbon Cutting at Caliber Collision located at 12025 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98684. Caliber Collision is celebrating their GRAND OPENING Tuesday, February 11th at 11:30 AM with a Ribbon Cutting at their Mill Plain location! Appetizers and dessert will be offered, as well as the chance to win a door prize. Caliber Collision is committed to one thing: you. And that commitment is rooted in their DNA – in everything they do – and it’s the foundation upon which they have built their business and relationships. It’s a commitment that began when their company was founded in 1997 and continues strong to this day. But to continue improving, they cannot just be a part of the collision repair industry – they must lead it. Not only by setting new standards in customer service, but also by implementing cutting edge technology at every turn. For more information visit: https://calibercollision.com/

Wednesday Feb 12th 7:30-9 AM The GVCC will have Leads & Needs: Battle Ground located at Mill Creek Pub 1710 SW 9th Ave #101, Battle Ground, WA 98604. $5 | Member with pre-registration $10 Member at the door, $15 Future-Member pre-registration, $20 Future-Member at the door. Please join us in Battle Ground on the second Wednesday of the month for morning networking at Leads & Needs: Battle Ground.  Enjoy breakfast from our sponsor, with coffee and tea service provided by our fabulous host at Mill Creek Pub. Be ready for an opportunity at the microphone as everyone will get a chance to introduce their business with a 15 second “elevator pitch.” Bring plenty of business cards, because we will then break out into groups to for speed networking that maximizes your time spent with us. You are sure to make new connections and strengthen existing ones at Leads & Needs: North County. Pre-registration is appreciated, as we begin promptly at 7:30 AM.

Wednesday Feb 19th 5:30-8:30 PM WEO will meet at Club Green Meadows 7703 Northeast 72nd Drive,  Vancouver, WA 98661. The Women Entrepreneurs Organization of SW Washington offers a delightful evening of connection, education, and support for women entrepreneurs and executives. You own your own business, but at WEO you are not alone in your business. Attract & Hire the Talent You Need to Scale Raine will share actionable strategies, resources and tools to attract the talent you need, increase your employment brand and grow your company. Learn effective methods to drive communication, set expectations, and increase engagement to create a superb candidate experience, while elevating your brand. What you need to know about recruiting in today’s market. Amplify and drive an effective hiring strategy. How to become a desired employer. Compliance requirements – Do’s & Don’ts Raine & Richeal are the two power-house female entrepreneurs behind R2R who have set out to disrupt the recruiting industry. Embodying over 20 years of corporate recruiting experience they have helped hundreds of companies in the PNW hire talent and build out hiring processes. Hiring can make or break a company’s success; getting it right is critical.

Friday Feb 21st 8-9 AM The EVBA will have EVBA February Morning Networking Event 2020. Chris Cline to speak regarding the SW WA 2020 Economic Forecast. Located at Riverview Community Bank
17205 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683.