KELSO LONGVIEW
Vol. 3, No. 8 • August 2011
Business Connection Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce • Longview Downtowners
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The Kelso Longview Chamber takes great pride in announcing an opportunity to partner with the Chambers with in Cowlitz County along with the Longview Downtowners; to bring our local businesses and members together in one location at the same time. Our second Annual MEGA MIXER 2011 will be August 23, 2011 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on 16th Avenue behind the Chamber building. Business display booths, tables, food provided by Summerland Catering, beverages provided by Capstone Cellars, Flowers provided by Banda’s Bouquets and entertainment from The Drifters Moon Band will make this a memorable and fun networking event. If you are a business within Cowlitz County, you are eligible to participate in the Mega Mixer 2011. And, if you are a member of a Chamber in Cowlitz County, or the Longview Downtowners, you have the opportunity to sign up under the “member rate.” This event will give you the opportunity to reach out and network to more prospective clients and customers. Sign up your business as a sponsor or a vendor at the Photos: Scenes from Mega Mixer 2010 Mega Mixer 2011 and you will have the opportunity to share your business information to more than 200 business professionals. For sign-up information, check out the Kelso Longview Chamber website, www.KelsoLongviewChamber.org, find us on Facebook @KelsoLongviewChamber, or call the chamber team at 360-4238400. Join us at the best networking event in 2011, where you can connect business to business and build lasting relationships.
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IN THIS ISSUE Welcome New Members . . . 2-3 Downtown Longview . . . . . . . 4 Around the Watercooler . . . . 6 President’s Message . . . . . . . 7 Business Briefs . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mark Your Calendar . . . . . . 10