Lace y Cha mber of Commerce
thrive!
September 2013 / Vol. 14, No. 9
Inside this issue Calendar of Events
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President’s Message
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We Need Your Help—PLEASE!
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Staying Healthy Year Round
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Business is Booming!
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One Small Choice Could Save Your Life!
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Ordinance to Keep Community Clean
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August Forum in Review
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Welcome Maddie!
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Ambassador’s Corner
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Lacey Chamber Auction
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¾¾ Nancy McKinney, South Puget Sound Community College-Hawks Prairie, used Creative Office for their needs!
¾¾ Kelli Hegsted, KDH Business Services, LLC, used Morningside and it has been working out great!
Design and layout of the Thrive newsletter is performed by Essential Business Support.
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Tuesday—Military Affairs Council 8:00 a.m. Hawks Prairie Restaurant 8306 Quinault Drive NE
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Friday—Government Affairs Council Meeting 11:30 a.m. Panorama—Chambers House Restaurant 1751 Circle Lane SE
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Wednesday—Forum Topic: Political Panel of local candidates Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday—Education Council Meeting Noon to 1:00 p.m. Brandman University 1445 Galaxy Dr. NE, Suite 201
Program begins at noon Saint Martin’s Worthington Center Cost: members prepaid online $18/at the door $25 Please prepay at www.laceychamber.com/register-overview/ Thank you to our Forum & Media Sponsors:
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Friday—Grand Opening—Hawks Prairie Insurance Agency 5:00-7:00 p.m. 8221-B Martin Way E RSVP to info@laceychamber.com
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Tuesday—Ambassador’s Committee 12:00 p.m. (noon) Dirty Dave’s Pizza Parlor 3939 Martin Way E.
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Thursday—Auction Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room
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Wednesday—Board Meetings Executive 8:30 a.m. Complete Board 9:30 a.m. Chamber Conference Room
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER
Panorama
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Squaxin Island Tourism Department
Grand Opening—Domino’s Pizza 4601 Avery Lane SE 2:00 p.m. 8221-B Martin Way E RSVP to info@laceychamber.com
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Thursday—Member Orientation 10:30 a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room RSVP to Fred Wright, 491-4141
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Thursday—Membership Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room
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Wednesday—5:01 Surge! Funeral Alternatives 5:01-7:00 p.m. 2830 Willamette Dr NE, Suite G RSVP to info@laceychamber.com
Sponsors Forum Sponsor Panorama 1751 Circle Lane SE Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 456-0111 www.panoramacity.org
Media Sponsor
Squaxin Island Tourism Department 3591 Old Olympic Hwy Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 432-3838 squaxinislandtourism.com
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Thursday—Auction Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room
Weekly
LINC Meetings—Lacey Inspires Networking Communities Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Copper Creek Coffee Company 4120 Martin Way E
Mondays, 7:15-8:45 a.m.
Best Western Suites in Lacey 8326 Quinault Dr. NE
Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Round Table Pizza 1401 Marvin Road NE Space is limited in both groups, contact Fred Wright 491-4141 to reserve your spot. Free to attend, just the cost of your meal.
5:01 Surge!
Funeral Alternatives of WA, Inc September 12 5:01-7:00 p.m. Lacey, WA 98516 http://www.funeralalternatives.org/
Grand Opening
Domino’s Pizza September 9 5:01-7:00 p.m. 8221-B Martin Way E RSVP to info@laceychamber.com
Grand Opening
Hawks Prairie Insurance Agency September 20 5:01-7:00 p.m. 8221-B Martin Way E RSVP to info@laceychamber.com
September 2013
President’s Article By Lowell Gordon, The Creative Office
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an you believe it’s September? Children are back in school and most of our vacations are over. Hopefully, we will be able to enjoy a few more sunny and warm days before gray and rainy days settle in to slowly drop us into a deep depression brought on by seasonal affective disorder. Until that happens, it’s time to refocus on our efforts and end our beautiful summer on a high note. The fall is also that time of year when we start seeing the signs along the road asking for our votes. Yes, it will soon be election season. The Lacey Chamber of Commerce is doing our part to make sure you are all informed on who and what to vote for. At our September Political Forum, you will have a chance to see, hear, and visit with a number of candidates who will be busy wooing your votes. We will have candidates who are running for Lacey City Council, Olympia Port Commission, Thurston County Auditor, Lacey Fire Commission, judicial candidates, and more. You will have a chance to hear where the candidates stand on current issues that are important to the area where we live, work, and play. We are so fortunate to live in a country where we have a voice on how we want things to be. We don’t always get who we desire into office, but we do have a vote.
Unfortunately, many Americans will not exercise their right to vote. Maybe they forget or they think they just don’t have time. Some don’t think their vote will make a difference. Many don’t vote because they haven’t taken the time to research who to vote for or what the initiatives are. Please don’t let that be the case. I want to encourage you to study up on the candidates. Make an effort to meet them and ask them questions. There are many very qualified candidates that are committed to making Thurston County an even better place to live, work, and play. Don’t treat your right to vote with ambivalence. It is the cornerstone of what America is and why we stand up for those who have not been granted the privilege. I want to say thank you to all of our candidates who work hard to gain your trust and earn your vote with hopes for making things better in our community. I want to also thank all of our elected officials that spend many long hours working diligently to make our lives better. Study up on the initiatives on the ballot. Make sure you know what they mean and how they will affect you and your family. Make this a priority. You can make a difference by making your opinions have power. Vote. You can go to the Chamber website at www.laceychamber. com and register today for the Lacey Chamber Political Forum on September 4 at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Martin’s Worthington Center, where you can learn more about the candidates and initiatives that will be on the ballot in November.
Board of Directors Executive Committee Lowell Gordon, President, The Creative Office, 754-1732 Angelique Wilson, President Elect, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443 Madelin White, Vice President, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day Spa, 491-4911 Mike Harris, Treasurer & Board Member, Columbia Bank, 459-3344 Grace Kendall, Secretary & Board Member, FASTSIGNS, 438-3800 Felix Peguero, Past President, Edward Jones Investments, 438-0341 Board of Directors Tom Carroll, Network Communications International, 701-1532 Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, 701-3307 Dan Nicholson, D Zines: Creative Solutions and Graphic Designs, 253-307-4903 Courtney Schrieve, North Thurston Public Schools, 412-4418 Thane Bryenton, RelyLocal-Olympia, 556-9696
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We Need Your Help—PLEASE! By Fred Wright, Executive Director, Lacey Chamber of Commerce
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he staff of your Chamber has been working hard to increase the value of your membership and the investments you make in our organization. We have been putting systems and processes in place to ensure we are maximizing every precious dollar that comes into the Lacey Chamber of Commerce. We take the responsibility of managing your funds seriously. At the same time, we are taking your input and suggestions to improve the quality of our events and programs. Last month, in my column I talked about changes. I want to continue talking with you along those lines this month. We need your help as it relates to our monthly Forum events. We have a real problem—most of our members are not preregistering for these events. In fact, only about 20% of you
pre-register, which means the majority don’t. Why is this a problem? Your staff has to guess each month who is going to attend and who is not. If we guess wrong, we end up buying a bunch of lunches that don’t get eaten, and we waste your Chamber resources. We have had months where we had to pay for 30 lunches that weren’t eaten—that’s a cost of over $500 just plain wasted. Here is the simple solution—pre-register for the Forum. If everyone that attends the Forum pre-registers, our problem is solved. We request that all board members, ambassadors, punch card holders, members, and guests pre-register. Everybody needs to go to our web site or call the office by 10:00 a.m. the Monday before Forum to let us know that you are attending. We will do our part to help encourage a change in all our behaviors by reminding you in the Thrive, Eblurb, and by email to pre-register for every Forum event. Thanks in advance for pre-registering!
Automotive Tip of the Month Here’s a way to save on automotive repair by catching problems early: once a week drive without having the radio on. Get used to the normal sound of your vehicle so you can recognize if something funny is starting to happen before the issue becomes more expensive. Often if you ignore a noise until it gets louder, the repair becomes more expensive due to other related parts getting damaged. It’s not even a bad idea to trade cars with your partner occasionally so they can listen. A part failure like a wheel bearing going bad will start out with a slight noise that gradually gets worse. The regular driver may not notice since the change is so gradual, but another person will notice a huge change since the last time they drove the vehicle.
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Staying Healthy is a Year-Round Concern
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id you know that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications every year? Many others, including some of your employees, take time off from work due to seasonal flu symptoms! The single best way to keep your employees healthy and prevent flu related absences is to offer a seasonal flu shot. It is an excellent investment in their health and your profits. Costco pharmacies offer a low cost, convenient seasonal flu immunization for $16.99. In addition, we can provide for your business a certified pharmacist for an on-site flu clinic (minimum 30 immunizations). You save your employees an office visit co-pay to their doctor, and you also save your business the high cost of an immunization team coming to your location. Better yet, you can take advantage of our prepaid Costco Cash Cards that can be redeemed for any immunization at a Costco Pharmacy. You can pre-order a supply of these cards and make them available to your employees, family members, or anyone else who would appreciate the gift of good health this season. (Some age restrictions may apply.) Costco membership is not required to take advantage of this immunization service. These Costco Cash Cards are prepaid and are good any time at any participating Costco pharmacy.
This is just another way Costco is helping your business to be successful (and healthy). We look forward to working with your business, give us a call at 360.412.3497 to discuss this further. Costco not only saves you money on your favorite products, we also save you money on your health.
Join Us Get the most out of your membership. Join a committe or council and gain exposure for your business. Contact the chair of the committee you are interested in.
Committees & Chairs Ambassadors–Madeline Veria Bogacz, Lacey Chamber 491-4141 Auction–Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day SPA, 491-4911 BBQ–Stephen Capps, BECU, 800-233-2328 and Dan & Shelly Nicholson, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Grahpic Designs 253-307-4903 Education–Angela Grant, Club Z! In-home Tutoring Services, 438-9800 and Courtney Schrieve, NTPS, 412-4418 Fundraising–Fred Wright, Lacey Chamber, 491-4141 Government Affairs–Michael Jackson, Cascade Driving School, 943-1123 Golf–Angelique Wilson, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443 Military Affairs–Ken Swarner, The Ranger/Northwest Airlifter, 253-584-1212 Membership - Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day SPA, 491-4911
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Summer’s End Car Show We know exactly what you are thinking… “Didn’t the summer just start!? So why in the world is the Chamber promoting the end of it!?” Well, yes, in our neck of the woods the summer did just start, but according to the moon and other astrological sources the summer ends next month, and, therefore, the Summer’s End Car Show is just around the corner! Lucky for us, the sun is still out in late September and the Chamber gets to partner with the City of Lacey to produce a fantastic event for our community! We are asking for your help in two ways. First, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21, for the event at Huntamer Park, and second, support the event by being a trophy sponsor! In order for the Lacey Chamber to fulfill our duty as partners of this event, we need to sell trophy sponsors. Each trophy sponsorship is $50, and your business name will be recognized at the event as a sponsor. You can even pick your own category and be there to help present your award! If you would like to participate, call Madeline Veria Bogacz, Chamber event coordinator, at 360-491-4141.
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September 2013
Business is Booming! Renewals
New Members
1-2 Years Auto Tint NW, Inc. 2633 Willamette Drive, Suite G Lacey, WA 98516 Contact: Tim Carroll (360) 878-7376 Category: Auto & Window Glass Website: http://www. autotintnw.com Domino’s Pizza 4601 Avery Lane SE Lacey, WA 98503 Contact: Kenra Keller (360) 455-7073 Category: Restaurant Website: www.dominos.com
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Sound Advantage Realty, LLC 2584 R.W. Johnson Rd. SW, Suite 101 Olympia, WA 98512 Contact: Kimberly Bauman (360) 481-3614 Category: Real Estate Website: http:// kimberleybauman. wordpress. com/2013/03/18/soundadvantage-realty-llc/
Thurston Talk 3-4 Years Cynthia Pratt Together! 5-9 Years 360 Chiropractic P.S. 4th Dimension Goodwill Industries Club Z!
10-14 Years Hometown Property Management Inc. 15+ Years Red Wind Casino Morning Side Alan J. Eckroth South Puget Sound Community College
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One Small Choice Could Save Your Life! Submitted by Joanna Power, Isagenix
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o you know what you are putting under your armpits and directly into your lymphatic system (which is a huge part of your immune system) every morning? Even though it’s not a sexy subject, let’s take a quick look at the do’s and don’ts of deodorants, because it is a very important choice that can change everything over the course of time!
Do Look for deodorants and NOT antiperspirants! Antiperspirants blocks pores using aluminum. Since sweating is our body’s way of detoxifying naturally & releasing toxins it is good for our bodies to sweat! The good news is you can do this without stinking. Natural versions of deodorants use essential oils that are antibacterial (the bacteria is what causes the odor). There are also the amazing deodorant crystals available online or in your local health food stores or in the “natural foods” section of your local grocery store. Have you ever stopped to think that if they call those foods natural...is the whole rest of the store the “unnatural foods?” That may be a clue! I personally use the amazing Thai Deoderant Crystal found at www.deodorantstones.com it is 5.5 ounces, costs about $10 and lasts about a year. And, yes, I have recommended it to men that get really sweaty and stinky and they now love it and use it too.
The Don’ts Avoid all things on this list below. Period. End of story. There is just no need to rub them under your arms when there are other options.
• Aluminum is a metal, which is used in antiperspirants to
help block the sweat from escaping the pores. Aluminum has been linked to breast cancer in women and has also been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Parabens are suspected of disrupting the body’s delicate hormonal balance. Parabens, which prevent bacteria from growing in beauty and personal-care products, are able to mimic or interfere with estrogen in the body, and exposure to estrogen is one of the primary influences on the development of breast cancer.
studies have shown that it can cause damage to the central nervous system, liver, and heart. It is found in many products and many processed foods.
• Fragrance can legally hide hundreds of chemicals. • Triclosan is classified as a pesticide by the FDA, and a probable carcinogen by the EPA.
• BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) in addition to causing
hyperactivity in children, BHT (and BHA) are considered carcinogens by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
So, now that you know and are educated, go out and find some better options! One small choice can change everything! Joanna Power has a master’s degree in public health and an undergraduate degree in exercise science. A former Division 1 athletic trainer, Joanna has always had an avid love of athletics. She is the mother of two epic young “men in training” and holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do martial arts. She may be reached @ joannapower25@gmail.com or (360)701-4231.
• Propylene Glycol is a petroleum-based chemical that
is used to soften cosmetic products. In large quantities,
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September 2013
Lacey Works on Ordinance to Help Keep Community Clean
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he City of Lacey takes great pride its appearance and the community partnerships that help keep it clean and beautiful. In an effort to help keep businesses and neighborhoods attractive and enjoyable for all, the city is exploring an ordinance change that would ensure timely clean-up of graffiti. The majority of cities across America have been affected by the criminal act of graffiti to some degree. As Lacey and its surrounding areas have grown, so have instances of graffiti. The city uses inmate work crews, juvenile community service hours, and in-house staff to work on graffiti clean-up, which typically peaks during the summer months. Lacey has had a great deal of success in working with North Thurston Public Schools, local businesses, and rental property owners in quick clean-up, however, there have been instances of slow or unresponsive removal, possibly due to cost, location, or because the owner is not a local resident. The City of Lacey will continue its efforts to assist in graffiti clean-up throughout the community and the prosecution of those responsible. Meanwhile, Lacey needs the ability to require compliance when graffiti is in public view when there is no plan to clean it up. Therefore, Lacey is looking into an ordinance change that would allow the city to enforce clean-up for property owners
that refuse to clean graffiti from public view in a timely manner. The ordinance will be reviewed in the next several months by City Council. You can view the agenda and meeting minutes of Council action to date at www.ci.lacey.wa.us/graffitiupdate. It is important to keep our city clean and enjoyable for all, including residents, visitors, and businesses alike. For more information or concerns, please contact Commander Joe Upton at (360) 459-4333.
QuickBooks Tip of the Month Using Custom Fields in QuickBooks Part of QuickBooks’ popularity comes from its flexibility. Here’s a look at how custom fields contribute to that element. Let’s say you want to search for your best customers in order to create a targeted marketing mailing. Start by opening the Customer Center and opening any customer’s record. Click on the Additional Info tab. In the lower right corner of this dialog box, click on Define Fields. This box (with some fields already defined) opens. Example: Say you want to send mailings to customers who order frequently, or who regularly purchase big-ticket items. You can call them your “High-Value Customers.” Click in the first field that’s available in the Label column and type that phrase, then tab over to the Cust column and click in it to enter a checkmark. Click OK. The Edit Customer dialog box opens with the new custom field included. This field will now appear in all of your existing customer records as well as any new ones you create. You’ll need to open the record for each High-Value Customer, click on the Additional Info tab and enter “Yes” on the corresponding line. Custom fields can be invaluable when it comes to using them in forms and reports. Your fields will automatically appear at the bottom of the Filter list within your reports’ customization tools, but you’ll have to add them manually to any forms where they should appear. More information can be found on my blog at www. KdhTax.com. KDH Business Services, LLC Kelli Hegsted, MBA www.kdhbookkeeping.com 360.754.9545
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August Forum in Review Written by Shelley Nicholson, DZines Creative Solutions & Graphic Design
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resident Lowell Gordon began by reminding attendees of an exciting upcoming Chamber event—the Auction. This year’s chair is Madelin White, and it will be held at the Thurston County Fairgrounds on October 19, 2013. The theme will be the Roaring 20’s. Madelin would love to have new members join her committee and stated any auction items donated for the event would be greatly appreciated! Lowell then recapped the 3rd Annual South Sound BBQ Festival. He stated the event would not exist without Al Ekroth, the mastermind behind the South Sound BBQ. He went on to present Jerry Farmer with the MC Extraordinaire trophy and thanked Dan and Shelly Nicholson for their effort and planning in making this event happen. They each received a Super Star Award (see top left photo on the cover). This event was a tremendous success. Thane from Rely Local got a big Thank You for donating $220 towards the Kidwiler Scholarship Fund. A portion of any Chamber member’s renewal for Rely Local goes towards this great scholarship fund. Way to go, Thane! Lowell then recognized our ambassador of the quarter, Dan Nicholson, and new Chamber members. Almost a dozen new members joined the Lacey Chamber of Commerce! Media Sponsor: Jackson Del Weaver from 96.9 KAYO was introduced, and he talked about his insight that radio was the first social media. Jackson mentioned how everybody is stretched
pretty thin these days and 96.9 KAYO came up with a plan to have fresh faces on the street as 96.9 KAYO representatives at many local community events. The KAYO Girls was one of the first, which then spun to an awesome campaign they ran at Lakefair—“I want to be a KAYO Kid.” It has been a great way of integrating listeners with radio and the stories of their lives. Forum Sponsor: Jim Larsen, President and CEO (see bottom left picture on cover), of Morningside talked about how Morningside provides job placement services for individuals with disabilities. Jim is looking forward to the upcoming Morningside Ride, which is a great way to tour our community and support a cause. He shared a video about the ride, and anyone who missed it can view it on the Morningside website. Hans and Franz (Jerry Farmer, 94.5 ROXY and Andrew Barkis, Hometown Property Management—see bottom right picture on cover) were the stars of the video and made a guest appearance at the Forum. They had the crowd in stitches. Forum Speaker: Tammy Redmon, business coach, recently wrote “Playing in the Sandbox.” She shared with us the nine characteristics of Fortune 100 leaders. Her speech was inspiring and caused you to make an honest self-evaluation and identify areas in which you excel and areas requiring growth. She encouraged everyone to continually grow and challenge themselves. I know many leaders in the room will be buying her new book. We ended with giving a fabulous farewell to Stephanie Hemphill, who is now working at the Council of Presidents.
Welcome Maddie Bogacz!
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e would like to welcome Maddie Bogacz to the Lacey Chamber of Commerce as the new event coordinator. Maddie Bogacz has come to work for the Chamber from Alabama, but originally hails from California. After being active duty in the Air Force for eight years, she is happy to have Thurston County to call home. She will be graduating with her bachelor’s degree in communication and dramatic arts from Auburn University of Montgomery this December. Maddie and her husband have two wonderful daughters and two rambunctious Siberian huskies. Maddie has grown up dancing and is a licensed Zumba Instructor; she looks forward to begin teaching classes in the area. In her free time she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and sewing costumes. She loves the Sounders and looks forward to finally being able to attend games. Her event coordinating experience ranges from kid’s birthday parties and weddings to college galas and even military air shows. She looks at every idea as a chance to bring more to the community and is excited by the opportunities the Lacey area provides. She loves everything about event planning and is thrilled to be working for the Lacey Chamber!
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Kelli Hegsted, EA KDH Business Services, LLC
Ambassador Details
Personal Details
How long have you been an ambassador? Right around two years.
Favorite Sport? Baseball—go Rainier’s
Why did you choose to become an ambassador? To become more involved in the Lacey community.
Favorite Actor? Lucille Ball—what a hoot!
What benefits does RICOH get from you being an ambassador? I’ve made friends and increased my business exposure.
Favorite Movie? Night at the Roxbury—great music and craziness
What do you enjoy the most about being an ambassador? Getting to celebrate the successes in the business community. What is your favorite ambassador memory? Hanging out with Annie setting up for the Auction two years ago. We had a blast looking at all of the auction items and finding just the right place for them.
Favorite Vacation Spot? Anywhere away from crowds and chaos Favorite Childhood Toy? My Barbie motor home. We went everywhere in that thing… What is the first thing you recommend someone new to Lacey do? Check out all of the amazing restaurants. Nothing feels like home until you know where to go for good food.
Be on the Look Out! The Lacey Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Awards Nominations are coming! An e-mail will be going out for you to respond with your nomination for the following categories! Corporate Business of the Year Medium Business of the Year Small Business of the Year New Business of the Year
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