February 2013
Meet your 2013 Chamber board Luncheon Speakers Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon meetings are held at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., at noon each Monday, federal holidays excluded. Everyone is welcome!
Feb. 4 -- Sam Gibboney
The Port Townsend Food Co-op Board President will discuss the Food Co-op’s new strategic plan for helping them grow into the future. Sponsor, Jefferson Community School.
Feb. 11 -- Bill Mann
Huffington Post blogger Bill Mann will talk aobut how to attract Canadian visitors to your business -- and get repeat visits.
Feb. 18 – President’s Day holiday, no meeting Feb. 25 -- Lisa Iverson
The Head of School for Jefferson Community School will discuss the role of strong independent schools in a vibrant community. Sponsor, YMCA.
Under its new bylaws, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce supports a much larger, and more dynamic board of directors than has been the case historically. Each year, seven terms expire on the 21 member board, bringing a large influx of new personalities, ideas and backgrounds to the chamber’s work. In the succession to the president’s post, we now have a president elect and past president to assure continuity and organizational memory. Vice presidents fill out the executive committee and are charged with record keeping, finances, membership and outreach. So now it’s time to meet this year’s officers and directors. They come from all parts of the county, from all age groups and industries. President dominic sVornich Dominic moved to Jefferson county in 2002. In his 11th year working in community banking, Dominic began as a teller for American Marine Bank and is currently the manager of Kitsap Bank’s retail branch in Port Townsend. Dominic has been active in non-profit leadership serving
on the boards of the Jefferson County chamber of Commerce, the Port Townsend Main Street Program and Olympic Peninsula Steam, a nascent organization born from the Brass Screw Confederacy event he co-organized in June 2012. Dominic has also opened a new restaurant and bar in Port Townsend with three other owners, Cellar Door, and is an active area musician. Dominic currently resides in Port Townsend with his fiancé and business partner, Stephanie Hoch.
Community Action where she became a board member to the Washington State Association for Head Start and ECAP. She is an independent member of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and a founding member of the Young Professionals Network.
Past President fred oBee Fred is the General Manager at the Port Townsend & Jefferson President elect County amanda funaro Leader. Amanda For the last had the 30 years, distinct he has worked at weekly, twice pleasure weekly and daily newspapers of growin the Pacific Northwest as ing up a reporter, editor and now, a right here business manager. He and wife in Port Mary have been married 35 Townsend. years, and they have one son After Benjamin, who is a musician spending several years away living in Seattle. Fred’s been from the community attending on the chamber board for 10 college and starting a famyears, and was board president ily, Amanda returned to Port in 2012. In his spare time, Townsend to raise her daugh- Fred can be found exploring ter. She comes to us with a quiet backwaters in his canoe, Bachelor of Science degree in streamside with a flyrod or Early Childhood Multicultural thumping out jazz standards on Education. She has worked his guitar. in the non-profit sector as a director of childcare proVice President of records grams. Amanda has spent the molly force, nd past two years working for Molly is a licensed naturothe Early Head Start and Head pathic family physician specialStart Programs under Olympic izing in combining natural heal-
ing with conventional medical diagnosis and therapy. Her waterfront natural apothecary and practice Prosper Natural Health and hot yoga studio Prosper Bodyworks is located in Port Townsend. Dr. Molly has served on the Chamber Board of Directors for 4 years, and has been the Vice President of Records for the past two years. Vice President of finance JaKe Beattie Jake is well known in the community as the Executive Director of the Northwest Maritime Center. Jake spent his early career at sea as both an experiential educator and professional mariner on tallships, tugboats, and small coastal freighters. Since coming ashore 10 years ago he has worked in various non-profits to better connect communities to their waterfront and education to powerful experiences of the sea. Jake conContinued on Page 2
The board: Meet chamber of commerce leaders Continued from Page 1 siders himself a pretty good sailor, a lousy boat builder and is excited to help build for the future success of Jefferson County’s maritime sector. Vice President of Outreach Jordan Eades Jordan joined the JCCC in 2010. During that time, she has directed the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network and served on the branding committee. With her husband, Zach Eades, she owns and operates HOPE Roofing & Construction, where she oversees the company’s business development strategies, develops innovative marketing strategies for reaching customers and communicating the HOPE brand, and acts as customer service liaison. Jordan and Zach have a son, Issac, a tenacious and joyful two and a half year old.
Cammy Brown Vice President of Membership Cammy is the owner of Peninsula Legal Secretarial Services, LLC. and a 35 year resident of Jefferson County. This is her second year on the Chamber Board and first year as the Vice President of Membership. Cammy has been involved with Chambers for over 16 years and believes in a county-wide united community involved in pulling resources together to establish a viable and stable business community. Suzy Carroll director Suzy moved to Jefferson County in 1989 and purchased Uptown Nutrition, located in the historic Uptown business
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district, in 2005. Suzy has been involved with our Chamber for more than 20 years. She is a past board member of the Main Street program and founding board member of the Port Town-send Education Program. Suzy, along with Debbie Wardrop will co-chair the Chamber’s Programs/Events committee for 2013. Judy Cavett director Judy and her husband, Micheal Cavett, retired from the Coast Guard and moved to Port Townsend in 1986. They began a new career by opening the first winery in Port Townsend in 1993 and are celebrating 20 years of business this year. Judy has been active in the community serving as a member of Soroptimists for over 15 years, treasurer of two political campaigns, a founding member of the Farmer’s Market, a 12-year Board member of The Port Townsend Main Street and a member of Chamber for over 20 years. She was a legal secretary for many years and is currently em-
ployed with Consultants Northwest, a real-estate appraiser. Although there have been many changes in the Chamber as well as the community, Judy’s main goal has always been to foster a thriving business community and looks forward to the Chamber’s continued efforts to find balance between new emerging businesses and the older established business community. Austin Henry director Austin is an employee at Atlas Technologies working in Research and Development. A graduate of Sequim High School and Peninsula College, he is passionate about providing opportunities for youth and young adults in the local science, technology, engineering and manufacturing economy. In addition to working with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
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and the Young Professionals Network of the Chamber, he volunteers with the Sequim High School Robotics team. Mari Stuart director Mari moved to Port Ludlow in 2003 from Hawaii where she worked in education as a teacher trainer, became an owner of a bed and breakfast and was active with the Hilo Chamber of Commerce and Main Street programs. In Port Ludlow, Mari serves on several boards, but her focus has been on volunteer work with the Community Enrichment Alliance, helping with program development, fundraising and communications. Heather Bailey director Heather moved to the Port Townsend area in 2012 after living in Phoenix, Ariz. since 1975. She lives in Port Ludlow with her husband, Ryan Bailey, owner of Baileyʼs Green Thumb. Heather is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Jefferson Healthcare with 15 years of experience in the public sector and with Fortune 100 companies. This is her first year as a member of the Board and she is looking forward to helping to strengthen the value proposition of the
Jefferson County Chamber in 2013. Vi Koenig director Vi, along with her husband Bob, moved to Port Townsend from Colorado to build and operate the Port Townsend Laundromat and Self Service Car Wash over 30 years ago. This is Viʼs 4th year on the Chamber Board, but also volunteers at the Port Townsend Visitor Center and is active with the Chamber Ambassadors. Vi said “I joined the Chamber Board to be involved in the community and to promote our business”. Debbie Wardrop director Debbie is the General Manager at the Resort at Port Ludlow. She previously was a hospitality professional with luxury properties including Arizona Biltmore, The Boulders, and The Phoenician. She was events leader for the National Football League as the Director of Events and was CEO of Host Committee for the 2008 Superbowl. She serves on the OPTC board and has been a Chamber Director for two years. She’s on the Lazin Animal Foundation Board in Arizona. Her husband Michael is a landscape designer and her son David
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Laura Brakenridge Meetings and Events Coordinator Laura moved to Port Ludlow eight years ago after spending 20 years as a meetings and events planner for Capitol Records.
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Teresa Verraes Executive Director Teresa’s family moved to Jefferson County in 1980. She graduated from Port Townsend High School in 1990 and set out into the world shortly after to discover her entrepreneurial spirit. Teresa has had three successful businesses which focused on arts, culture and youth development. She often refers to Jefferson County as one of the last best places to live, work and play. Through the chamber
Karen Anderson Visitor Information Center Manager Karen moved to Jefferson County in 2008 to find a simpler life. She loves living in a small town and participating in a true community. She has been the manager & volunteer coordinator for the Port Townsend Visitor Information Center for four years. Karen is also a Chamber Ambassador because it helps keep her finger on the pulse of the community.
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Carol Woodley director Carol has lived in Jefferson County for the past 45 years graduating four children from Port Townsend High School.
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Justin Jackson director Justin moved to Port Townsend nearly two years ago with
Craig Downs director Craig has lived in Jefferson County for three years, moving to Port Ludlow when he became Superintendent of the Chimacum School District. As a chamber director he is focused on creating viable partnerships with students and our local business industries and creating sustainable opportunities for young people.
She has sold local real estate for 34 years and in 1998, with her husband Earl, started Woodley Backhoe. In 2000 they opened Hadlock Realty & Development and in 2003 built the Hadlock Motel. Carol is a strong believer in business helping business and enjoys gardening and fishing.
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Nancy McConagh director Nancy has been in Jefferson County for over 50 years and owned three businesses including Nancy’s Place, which she owned for 20 years. She served on the Economic Development Council and has been active with her local chamber for over 20 years. Nancy wants Jefferson County to plan and create jobs that will bring back and keep the younger generation. Currently Nancy is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Best Homes and is on the board for REPA and is an East Jefferson County Rotarian.
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VIC volunteers visit Beach Cottages, Daily Bird By Karen Anderson The winter months are a good time to check out the many accommodations Jefferson County has to offer. In addition to the historic hotels of Port Townsend, the county offers many other options for people who would rather “rough it” in style on the beach. It’s also the perfect time to see what new gift giving options retailers are offering. VIC (Visitor Information Center) volunteers traveled to the Beach Cottages on Marrowstone (Marrowstone Island) and Daily Bird Pottery (Port Townsend) to find out about places to send our cooler weather visitors. The Beach Cottages on
Marrowstone is the former Ecological Place on the southern end of Marrowstone Island. The property for Ecological Place was purchased in 1972 and was worked through the years by family and friends. In 1992, son Steve Willing and his wife Allison, officially took over the property and it became the Beach Cottages on Marrowstone. They still employ the same practices as the Ecological Place using tea tree oil and vinegar as the main cleaning agents. It goes along with their idea for why people keep coming back to them. There are no TVs and Steve says that it’s a place for people to quiet themselves and reconnect with friends and
VIC volunteers visit Daily Bird Pottery as part of their ongoing familiarization with local businesses. family. They are located on 10 acres which butt up against DNR land; and
have another 10 acres of tideland. When the tide is out, there are long beach walks to travel and tide
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pools to explore. Cabins have a rustic feel with wood burning stoves for heat. Steve built many of them in the beginning and continues the tradition by renovating when needed. Cabin 4, which caught fire last year, has been completely renovated with more efficient insulation and electric heat in addition to the wood burning stove. In the past, when cabins needed extra work, Steve would go beyond the necessary improvements and add another room or a second floor. All of the cabins have fantastic views of Oak Bay whether they are on the shore or protected away from the tides. Years ago, Steve went down to the TempurPedic distribution center and bought a boat-load of mattresses because “people are basically buying a place to sleep.” Much of the art you find on the walls are paintings or photography done by former guests who have stayed in these cabins or had family reunions in the meeting hall which stands on the same property. The entire facility is available to rent as well as individual cabins. Beach Cottages on Marrowstone • 10 Beach Dr., Nordand • 385-3077 • beachcottagegetaway. com
to. When it was finished, she and Darby sat down to celebrate her creation with a glass of wine, hers from her new goblet and his from a small, unglazed clay cup he had thrown. Phoebe remarked on how she didn’t like the wine while Darby thought it was quite good. So they switched glasses. Darby didn’t like the wine from the glass goblet and Phoebe thought that coming from the clay cup, it was very good. This is a test that has been repeated thousands of times since by the Daily Bird family as well as their customers. Daily Bird pottery is fired at such a high temperature that it seals itself and doesn’t require the glaze that potters typically use. During the firing process, the “liquid is ionized along with the high silica clay and there is an electron party,” Zoey, daughter of the master clay couple explained to us. What Daily Bird Pottery mainly wants to bring to us is “simple beauty in everyday life.” In addition to this, their pottery is highly functional. The dishware is dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer safe, and the garden art is safe to be outside throughout the winter. You can stop in and do a tea taste test any day from 11-5. While you’re there you The story of how Daily can pick up their signaBird Pottery began is what ture bird which Phoebe is often called a happy ac- sculpts daily (Get it? cident. Husband and wife Daily Bird.) for $5 and team, Darby and Phoebe, the money will go to are both clay workers; Daily Bird’s charity of Darby a potter and Phoebe the month. a sculptor. Daily Bird Pottery Phoebe had been • 1011 Water St., PT sculpting a base and stem • 301-5646 • dailybird to set a glass goblet into pottery.com.
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today is Karl F. Bach. The band is an allvolunteer organization with members ranging in age from 15 years to 82 years. The band began from members of the Port Townsend Community Orchestra who wanted to continue playing during the summer – the orchestra’s “off-season.” Over the past 20 years the band has grown in number from about 25 members to its present size of about 40 members. The repertoire includes marches, band overtures, excerpts from operas and Broadway musicals, medleys of jazz tunes, patriotic numbers and other features. This year our schedule of appearances includes Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day concerts at the American Legion hall, concerts in June and July at Chetzemoka Park and at the John Pope Marine
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Park in August, as well as playing for the Uptown Fair in August and a concert at the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in early September. All band musicians who play at the high school level are welcome to participate. Our rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings during June, July, August and the beginning of September. For several years we have been using the Chamber of Commerce’s reader board to publicize our concerts. This year Karen Anderson invited us to join the Chamber, and we look forward to having its members attend our concerts. The band’s expenses are covered by the generous support of our audiences as well as others in our community. The band’s website, ptsummerband.org, provides detailed information about the band – a brief history, concert and rehearsal schedule, band players, and
photographs. Conductor Karl Bach can be contacted by telephone at 360-3443658 or at info@ptsummerband.org.
Radio of Hope, KROH In the construction of FM radio stations in the United States, it can be years from the first administrative step to a fully functional on-air signal. Such has been the case with KROH, 91.1 FM, Radio of Hope – Nine One One. Following a 2007 application window, permission (from the Federal Communications Commission) to construct the station, was received April 2nd, 2009 and the station began local broadcasting on Aug. 12, 2011. Prior to the local FM signal, KROH studios became operational and began audio streaming, via the Internet, in September 2010. Originating its signal from studios located at the Better Living Center, 1505 Franklin Street in Uptown, Port Townsend and a transmitter located atop Blyn Mountain near Discovery Bay, KROH provides coverage well beyond the primary Port Townsend audience to cities as distant Continued on Page 6
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Food Co-op celebrates new dining room Chamber members helped the Port Townsend Food Co-op cut the ribbon on its new dining room. On hand were Kenna Eaton, GM of Port Townsend Food Co-op, and with the big scissors, Sam Gibboney, Food Co-op Board President. Chamber Ambassadors, are, from right to left, Bekka Bloom, Skookum, Laurie Liske, First Federal, Vi Koenig, PT Laundromat & Self Service Car Wash, Karen Anderson, VIC and Sigrid Cummings, Usana.
New members Continued from Page 5 as (eastern) Port Angeles, Sequim, Island County, the San Juans, Mt. Vernon, Bellingham and Arlington. A full listener-reporting map is available on the station website. Construction was funded largely by individual donations, but with some
business support as well. No federal grants or other public monies were used. Daily operations are funded in the same manner. Unlike many other non-commercial stations located in smaller cities across the country “Radio of Hope – Nine One One” fully assembles and tailors its own programming and
music instead of taking satellite feeds from a distant location. This procedure, and having staff that actually live in the area, helps ensure that community needs are properly identified and addressed. A developing partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM engineer Bill Putney and the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center will result in a direct and full-time bidirectional communications link between both stations and the EOC. This will help to provide an increased flow of information to the public in times of emergency. “Radio of Hope – Nine One One” is pleased to help serve the community in this manner. Station contact is pos800-800-1577 ourfirstfed.com sible via radioofhope.org, 800-800-1577ourfirstfed.com ourfirstfed.com 800-800-1577 email at info@radioofhope.org or 360-3798383. A complete schedule of programming is available at radioofhope. org/schedule. The general manager is Joseph Mann.
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VIC volunteers thanked for hard work By Karen Anderson The Port Townsend Visitor Information Center honored its 50 plus volunteers in January at the Mezzaluna Lounge above the Silverwater Café for their tremendous work in 2012. We believe that when travelling somewhere new, visitors will grasp for something familiar, a standard, to help them experience something different. Visitor Centers across the globe help with that familiarity. Friendly, knowledgeable people inform the uninformed and unify a town of many districts and sectors. What the VIC does for travelers, it also does for locals and its own volunteers. Often times, when you live somewhere, you begin to tune out the special events or new businesses because you don’t stay in a hotel in your own town, or you
went to that festival last year. You know there is a huge boat festival late in the summer, but you may not know exactly when (weekend after Labor Day). A quick call to the VIC will find you that hotel room for your mother-in-law, or when Washington State’s top rated Farmers’ Market begins (April 6), or where to buy that base layer for snowshoeing up Hurricane Ridge (Sport Townsend). VIC volunteers count as residents too, but have a greater opportunity to learn about new things in Port Townsend and Jefferson County by virtue of their gig at the VIC. The VIC maintains constant communication with the Chamber of Commerce and remains connected to Main Street, the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission, and other local Visitor Centers around the peninsula to
stay informed. It is, undeniably, the fastest place to learn about the town you just moved to, and we often take on volunteers who have just arrived in the area and give them the first-hand knowledge of our spectacular surroundings by telling them about it, and then by showing them. In 2012, more than 20 businesses hosted Familiarization Tours for our volunteers getting them up-close and personal with their wares and services. I watch that experience travel direct from the VIC volunteer memory to the light in a traveler’s eye. This system works. Word of mouth works. The VIC sent almost 16,000 people from all 50 states, eight Canadian provinces, and 57 countries into Port Townsend and Jefferson County last year. And for that, we say Thank You to these (way underpaid) very valuable individuals
who are in it for the love of the city and Quimper Peninsula. A very special thank you goes to Ron Brantner who worked 385 hours. Iris Bracey and Wanda Smith both worked over 200 hours. Twenty two volunteers came in and spent time with us each month of 2012, one of which never had a regular shift, he just found the time. Thanks, Phil Herbert! And Harriet Joan Small, we’ve been thanking you for the past 25 years and hope we get many more opportunities! We know you, the business owners of Jefferson County, value your VIC volunteers, and we thank you for that also. These businesses generously donated to our volunteer appreciation party: Silverwater Café, Port Townsend Aero Museum, Alpenfire Orchards, April Fool & Penny Too, Bishop
Victorian Hotel, A Garden Cottage, Centrum Foundation, Chimacum Corner Farmstand, Doc’s Marina Grill, Elevated Ice Cream & Candy Co., Getables, Henery’s Garden Center, Huber’s Inn, Jefferson County Historical Society, Jordini’s on the Water, Key City Public Theatre, PT Chocolates, Maestrale, Northwest School for Wooden Boat Building, Olympic Art & Office, Perfect Dreams Cupcakes, Pippa’s Real Tea, Puget Sound Express, Port Townsend Film Festival, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, the Resort at Port Ludlow, Rose Theatre, Seaport Landing, Sunrise Coffee, Sweet Laurette’s Café & Bistro and Writers’ Workshoppe. Thank you for believing in what we do and acknowledging the impact Visitor Information Centers have on local community.
Briefly The following Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce events are coming in the month ahead: • Feb. 5, 8 to 9 a.m. -- Coffee Talk at the Resort at Port Ludlow features Casey Reeter, who will discuss the Young Professional Network Business Mentor Program.
• Feb. 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m. -- After Hours Mixer at Doc’s Marina Grill, 141 Hudson St., Port Townsend. • Feb. 20, 8 to 9 a.m. -- Board of Director’s Meeting at Peninsula Legal Secretarial Services, 20 Colwell St., Port Hadlock. • Feb. 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m. -Ambassador Meeting at the Resort at Port Ludlow. • Feb. 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m. -- YPN Test Lab at Cellar Door, 940 Water Street.
Chamber contacts CHAMBER STAFF Executive Director Teresa Verraes director@jeffcountychamber.org Event Coordinator Laura Brackenridge admin@jeffcountychamber.org 385-7869 VIC Manager Karen Anderson info@jeffcountychamber.org (360) 385-2722
EXECUTIVE BOARD President Dominic Svornich Kitsap Bank President Elect Amanda Funaro Past President Fred Obee The Leader Vice President, Records Molly Force N.D. Prosper Natural Health Vice President, Finances Jake Beatty NW Maritime Center Vice President, Outreach Jordan Eades Hope Roofing
Vice President, Membership Cammy Brown Peninsula Legal and Secretarial Services DIRECTORS Heather Bailey Jefferson Healthcare Judy Cavett Fairwinds Winery Suzy Carroll Uptown Nutrition Craig Downs Chimacum School District Austin Henry Altas Technologies
Vi Koenig Port Townsend Laundromat & Self Service Car Wash Nancy McConaghy Coldwell Banker Mari Stuart Community Enrichment Alliance Debbie Wardrop Resort at Port Ludlow Jennefer Wood Maestrale Carol Woodley Hadlock Motel & Hadlock Realty
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Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s enjoyed good food, drinks and networking at Cellar Door. On Hand were Karen Anderson, VIC, Sandi Bird & Mickey Davis, Subway, Sigrid Cummings, Usana, Vi Koenig, PT Laundromat and Self Service Car Wash. If you are interested in promoting local busineses, contact the chamber office and ask about joining the Amabassadors.
Make chamber benefits work for you Connecting with your community and getting to know fellow business people is the most powerful benefit of belonging to your chamber of commerce. Nurturing these relationships helps build your business even as you involve yourself in issues important to you. Here are a few of the ways you can benefit from chamber membership: You belong to THE business organization that matters! Know that your membership helps support and promote all the businesses in our community. Weekly Monday luncheon meetings at the Elks at noon are a perfect opportunity to mingle and bolster your business network. Monthly Chamber Mixers, the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., are a great place to socialize
with community members, and you have the opportunity to showcase your business by hosting a mixer. Read the monthly Newsletter to keep abreast of pertinent topics facing our business community. Enjoy contributing your own business news to share with other chamber members by submitting an article. Weekly e-Letter updates are a quick and easy way to keep updated with chamber activities and business news. Use the online networking tools provided by the chamber, including Facebook and Twitter. Join the chamber’s Ambassador Program. Become a cheerleader and promote the chamber in the community while socializing with likeminded and fun chamber members.
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Visitor Information Center volunteers can direct business your way! If you haven’t made a point to contact VIC manager Karen Anderson to schedule time to stop by the VIC to introduce yourself and your business to the VIC volunteers and sales force, you are missing out. Or, schedule a Familiarization Tour for the volunteers to come see your business. Participate in special promotional displays at the VIC for tourismbased members. Increase your online exposure on jeffcountychamber.org, which lists a directory of chamber members. You can further improve your exposure online by having an expanded listing. Sponsor a Monday luncheon meeting to increase publicity about your business and share with other chamber
members what your business is all about. Enjoy cost-effective advertising by posting your ad or inserting a flier in the chamber newsletter. Market your message to the community on the Reader Board. Get chamber endorsement for special events – such as grand openings, open houses and anniversary events – from our Chamber Ambassadors. Attend educational business seminars to get great information on ways to help your business thrive. As a member, you have the opportunity to be formally recognized by the chamber as a business leader in our community. Attend the Monday Luncheon Meetings, where you may win the raffle to receive a unique gift from the meeting sponsor.
Celebrating the awards are. from left, Hanako Myers and Marko Colby of Midori Farm, Matthew & Rosetta Dillion of the Organic Seed Alliance and Crystie Kisler of Finnriver Farm & Cider.
Local farms win Good Food awards
Thousands of people gathered in January at San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Plaza Building for the opportunity to taste the wares of the 2013 Good Food Award Winners. Jefferson County food producers were well represented in this national competition for artisan and farmstead food producers with over 1,300 entrants. Midori Farm was one of only a few entrants to ever win three gold medal awards in a single category with their Kimchi, SavoryKraut, and Horseradish Leek Saurkraut, all earning top awards in the pickles category. Alpenfire Cider won a gold in the preserves category for their Orleans Vinegar and Finnriver Farm had the honor of having their Artisan Sparkling Cider chosen as the ‘American Champagne’ toast served to all 700 guests at the awards gala.