And The Awards Go To…
BATTLE GROUND ANNUAL RECOGNITION BANQUET On February 21st at the Battle Ground Community Center, GVCC and Battle Ground Chamber Council recognized individuals and organizations in our community who went above and beyond in 2018 at the Annual Recognition Banquet, presented by Columbia Credit Union. The award recipients are:
2018 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Mavis Nickels Battle Ground Schools
2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Lydia Sanders Family and Community Resource Center, Battle Ground Public Schools
2018 BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Kendra Laratta Owner of Ink Ability
2018 OUTSTANDING YOUTH OF THE YEAR Tyler Venneri Battle Ground High School
2018 TEACHER OF THE YEAR Daniel Hidden Sophomore English at Battle Ground High School
2018 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR First Sight Family Vision formerly Richardson Eye of Battle Ground
2018 COACH OF THE YEAR Rob Smith Head Wrestling Coach for Battle Ground Public Schools
Programming
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS & NETWORKING Business After Hours in March will be hosted by Innovative Services NW, a local non-profit organization that specializes in pediatric therapy and neurodevelopmental assistance, early learning and child care, and employment services for adults with disabilities. Explore this space with the incredible staff as you get to know the incredible individuals that make differences in the lives of our community, every day.
Every month, GVCC hosts members to morning networking at the SW WA Leads & Needs and the SW WA Leads & Needs: North County Edition events. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Beaches, and every 2nd Wednesday at Mill Creek Pub, we encourage guests to arrive ready to connect as we start off the day at 7:30 a.m. with rounds of quick introductions. The morning eases into speed-networking in small groups to en-
courage meaningful connection making every week. Sponsorship opportunities are available for each of these events – a great way to get in front of potential connections to speak about your business with the spotlight on your organization.
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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