2010 December Thrive! Newsletter

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thrive!Volume 11, Issue 12 www.laceychamber.com December 2010

Good economic news continues to pour in. The last three quarters have seen sustained growth in just about every sector. The stock market is back in the stratosphere. From

January of 2009 through June of 2010, corporate profits rose 62 percent. That was the strongest 18-month rise since the 1920s. The TARP funds have been paid back. GM is profitable and going public again. Unemployment continues to lag, but that figure is partially brought down by the cutbacks that have resulted in the loss of lots of public sector jobs. Private sector hiring is definitely up.

What does that mean for Lacey Chamber members? It means there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Our sustained commitment to entrepreneurship has paid off. It’s been hard, we’ve had to run lean, we’ve had to find new and more efficient ways to do old things, but if we’ve made it this far, we’re poised to reap the results.

Message from the President Table of Contents

Message from President 1Holiday Support for Troops 2 October 5:01 Surge 3South Sound BBQ Fest 4Chamber 2010 Business Awards 5Business Retirement Plan 7Last Farewell 8Increased Productivity 9Chamber Events 10Kidwiler Thank Yous 10Business is Booming! 11Roster 11

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Well, the holidays are just around the corner. During this time of the year, many younger enlisted

service members and their families are in need, just like many in the civilian world. It’s interesting to see how local businesses and community members look for opportunities to give, so they turn to our local military installations and find

opportunities to give to those who serve our country. Northwest Harley Davidson is one of those businesses. Last weekend they hosted a two-hour ride, and the proceeds will be given back to Army Community Services (ACS), which will be used to support soldiers and airmen on Joint Base Lewis McChord during the holiday season. Other organizations like the “Association of the United States Army” and “Brothers in Arms” also played a key part in planning the ride to make it a huge success even when the weather wasn’t at its best.

ACS is a great program that supports soldiers. There are more programs that help other branches of the military as well. For example, the “Friends of the Family” helps families from

the 62nd Airlift Wing (Active Duty Air Force), the “Big Foot Booster Club” supports the Western Air Defense Sector (Air National Guard), and finally, we have SAEF, which supports the Washington State Army National Guard. If you have a passion for one of these branches of the military, simply send me an e-mail to [email protected] and I’ll ensure that you make the connection. Monetary support is needed for all of these organizations, especially during the holiday season.

In December, there will be NO Military Affairs committee meeting. Instead, we want you to enjoy every minute of the holiday season. We will see you again on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. The meeting begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. at the Hawks Prairie Restaurant, just off exit 111.

Support for Our Troops During the HolidaysBy Carlene Joseph, Harborstone Credit Union, Military Affairs Committee Chair

CSM Matt Barnes; CSM Jeff Huggins; Vicky Nelson, Harborstone Credit Union; Carlene Joseph, Harborstone Credit Union; and Andy Joseph, Boeing Co. Manager.

December 2010 Lacey Chamber of Commerce 3

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Our new 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility began production in June, 2010, hiring 20 new employees, supporting local suppliers and servicing accounts in the U.S. and Canada.

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Our monthly 5:01 Surges are always a great way to showcase your business and the services you offer. Fisher Jones Family Dentistry is one of our Executive Investors at the Ignite! level

and was our host for October.

For the last two years, Fisher Jones Family Dentistry has been in a wonderful state-of-the-art office in Olympia. All of the furnishings and artwork were purchased from local artists and vendors in the Olympia area.

To meet all of your dentistry needs, Fisher Jones is staffed with three great doctors along with a wonderful staff. For every new patient, they make a donation to a local educational fund and give back to the community in many other ways. They are truly a business where “Family means everything.”

5:01 Surge for October Fisher Jones Family Dentistry

Above: Dr. Matthew Fisher, co-owner of Fisher Jones Family Dentristry; Jeff Kopp, Edward Jones Invest-ments.

Left: Joann Bell, Relationship Coordinator for Fisher Jones Family Dentistry.

Mike WolfeSales RepresentativeNorthwest Division Office

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Whether you are a back yard Joe or a BBQ pro, you will be able to test your grilling skills at the inaugural “South Sound BBQ Fest.” This Lacey Cham-ber fund-raiser will be held Saturday, July 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at

the Cabela’s parking lot site.

Awards will be given for all your favorite BBQ categories, including the mysterious “other” category. Come and see what unique items end up grilled to perfection. For those of you that prefer to stay on the other side of the grill, tastes will be available to enjoy from all the pros. So, save the date and let all your favorite BBQ pros and Joes know how to get hooked up for this great fund-raising event. Contact committee chair Al Eckroth (360) 701-3307 for more information.

Come and Get It!Jeff Kopp, Edward Jones Investments

Lacey Chamber Conference Room Available

The Lacey Chamber’s conference room is available to rent for your next meeting, planning session, or semi-nar! The conference table has seating for up to 14-16. Rates for chamber members is $25/hour, non-members $35/hour. Our office is located at 8300 Quinault Drive NE, right off of I-5, exit #111. Please give us a call at 491-4141 to reserve space today.


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Our volunteers were recognized and thanked for their donated time and energy to the chamber. Arvilla Moore, Norma Croshaw, Margie Eckroth. Our Ambassadors and Board were also thanked for all of their help and support of the chamber.

Lacey Chamber – 2010 Business Awards

Corporate Business of the Year Cabela’s

The Lacey Chamber announced the 2010 Business Awards at the November Forum Luncheon at Saint Martin’s Worthington Center. Awards were presented to:

Medium Business of the Year Fisher Jones Family Dentistry

Small Business of the Year Pardiman Productions

New Business of the Year Apex Karting

President’s Award Mike Harris, Columbia Bank

President’s Award Tony Salas


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Entrepreneurs are a hopeful group, and now’s the time to redouble our efforts to achieve success. One way to do that is to expand our horizons. You never know when a little nugget of knowledge from some unexpected sector may give you an idea to innovate and capture a new market. That’s why my goal this year is to highlight the great economic partners we have in our region. As I said in my opening speech last forum, this year I intend to bring some of those allies to our table. Partners like the Thurston County Economic Development Council, the North Thurston School District, our friends at Joint Base Lewis McChord, and the City of Lacey.

And this month, our partners at the Port of Olympia.

Many people don’t realize the Port of Olympia is a regional port that serves all our communities. If beads have come from the exotic markets of Asia, they most likely came through our port and ended up at Shipwreck Beads. Lots of the mint products made at the world’s largest mint processor in Lacey have found their way to locations around the Pacific Rim. Our local connection to that international trade is the Port of Olympia. A lot of people also don’t realize the Port of Olympia has a citizens’ advisory board known as the Port Advisory Committee made

President’s Message (continued from page 1)

up of residents and business owners a direct connection from our community to advise and provide feedback to the Port on policy and vision.

Dr. Riley Moore, professor at St Martin’s University, former Lacey Chamber Board member, and member of the Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Board, will be speaking to us along with a panel at the Chamber Forum on December 1. He’s got a lot of great things to say. Join your fellow business people and find out about the unique international trading hub we have going right here in our community.

You can reserve your space and pay online at www.laceychamber.com. You get a discount if you reserve and pay early $18 online and $20 at the door. (Remember what I said earlier about finding ways to keep your expenses lean.) Take advantage of our secure online payment method, and explore the Lacey Chamber website while you’re at it. We’ve got some fun new things in store to get your name out there and save you money. See you Wednesday, December 1, at the Saint Martin’s Worthington Center at 11:30 am. Bring your curiosity, your energy, and your desire to grow.


If you’re self-employed or you own a business, you’ve got a lot to think about: attracting new customers, maintaining cash flow, upgrading equipment and facilities — the list goes on and on. Yet, as busy as you are today, you can’t forget about tomorrow—which means you need to have a solid retirement plan in place.

All retirement plans offer some features in common, such as tax-deferred growth of earnings. So how can you pick the plan that’s right for you? You’ll need to consider your business’ annual income, number of employees and other factors. Fortunately, you have some good plans from which to choose. Here are a few to consider:

Owner-only 401(k)—If you are self-employed with •no employees other than your spouse or a partner, the Owner-only 401(k) may be an option for you. Also known as an individual 401(k), an owner-only 401(k) offers you many of the same advantages of a traditional 401(k): a range of investment options, tax-deductible contributions and tax-deferred earnings growth. You may even be able to choose a Roth option for your owner-only 401(k), which allows you to make after-tax contributions that have the opportunity to grow tax-free. For 2010, you can contribute up to $16,500 as a deferral, and total contributions cannot exceed $49,000 or $54,500 if you’re 50 or older. But you must plan ahead to take advantage of this plan for 2010 because it will need to be set up prior to Dec. 31, 2010.

SEP IRA—If you have just a few employees or are self-•employed with no employees, you may want to consider a SEP IRA. For the 2010 tax year, you can put in the lesser of $49,000 or 25 percent of your compensation, which is capped at a maximum of $245,000. You fund the plan with tax-deductible contributions, and you must cover

all eligible employees—at a minimum, those who are at least 21 and have been with your company for three out of the immediately preceding five years. (Employees themselves cannot contribute.) Keep in mind, though, that the percentage of compensation contributed to a SEP IRA must be the same for you and your employees. If you don’t get a plan set up prior to year-end, the SEP IRA is the only plan that you can set up and fund, up until your tax filing deadline, to get a 2010 tax deduction.

Solo defined benefit plan — Generally speaking, this •plan, which is similar to a traditional pension plan, may be suitable for you if you have relatively high earnings and can afford to take advantage of the high contribution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation. Your contributions are tax deductible.

In choosing a retirement plan, you may want to consult with your tax adviser. But don’t wait any longer to get started. The future will be here soon enough — so you’ll want to be prepared for it.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Consider Establishing a Business Retirement PlanSubmitted by Felix Peguero, Edward Jones Investment


One year and 3 weeks ago, I became the President of the Lacey Chamber of Commerce. Now Jerry Farmer is the

President, and next year Felix Peguero will be the president. This is the natural progression of how things change and new ideas are introduced.

I had the privilege of serving with a professional group of members of the Board of Directors

and the Executive Board. We had a challenge this year with the past executive director resigning and having to make decisions that would help the Chamber in both the short term and in the long term.

These decisions were not made in a vacuum. They involved hours of discussion, careful analysis, and a consensus or a vote were always the way we resolved issues. From there, we formed three new committees: the Finance Committee, the Human Resource Committee, and the Fund-raising Committee. Let me say, I am not a big committee fan, but, in this case, it was necessary—more to the point, they all accomplished the required goal.

We now have a clear direction for the sustainable funding of the Chamber, with less worry about the lean times of the year. To this end, we are planning a community-based BBQ event at Cabela’s and an event scheduled for February 2011 that will give members an opportunity to re-gift those items that we have not used but could benefit others and raise money for the Chamber at the same time. Thanks to the committee for their work and Tony Salas for the work he has done as the Chair.

The Finance Committee, Mike Harris and Tony Salas, did a great job in reviewing the Chamber’s books. We are now on our way to a cohesive understanding of the fiscal standing of the Chamber thanks to the hard work of the committee.

The Human Resource Committee, Carlene Joseph and Angelique Wilson, took on the challenging task of establishing job descriptions for Chamber staff, made some adjustments to the employee handbook, and tweaked the day-to-day operations to benefit the Chamber and staff. Good job Angelique and Carlene.

All this could not have happened without the strong and steady efforts of Sceni Foster, Administrative Coordinator, and Amada Graham, Event Coordinator. They demonstrated they are dedicated to the future of the

Chamber, and they are truly valued. Ladies, thank you for your hard work.

We have made a lot of changes this year and all for the long-term good of the Chamber. I could not have done it without the help of my good friend and our new President Jerry Farmer. Jerry was always at the other end of the phone or e-mail message with a thoughtful and well-informed response to my questions. Jerry and I worked very well together, I appreciate his true dedication to our Chamber, and I trust all of us will be there for him in the event he calls upon us for help or wisdom—I know I will be.

My year as your President was great, I thank you all for the confidence you placed in me, and I trust you are pleased with the result—be strong, be brave, and be true.

Last FarewellBy Jeff Powell, Prime Development Group, Lacey Chamber Past President


Fifty million Americans suffer from sleep problems that affect their daily work, personal relationships, and

safety. (National Sleep Foundation*)

The Situation

Our work hours keep increasing, and we struggle to fit in all the demands for our time.

• 25% have a workday between 8 and 9 hours.

• 25% say they work between 9 and 10 hours.

• 33% say they work 10 hours or more.• 23% did job-related work within an

hour before going to bed.

Add to these numbers the additional tasks related to family and household, and it is easy to see what the problem is. With too many things to juggle, hours needed for sleep are often sacrificed.

The Results at Work

A busy day, combined with lack of sleep, definitely impacts workplace performance.

• 40% became impatient with others a few times per month

• 27% found it difficult to concentrate• 20% produced less than they had antic-

ipated being able to do• 19% have injured themselves or had a

job accident in the past year

In order to counter the results of sleepiness, it is common to turn to caffeinated drinks,

snacks high in sugar and carbs, or stimulant medications. None of these is physically beneficial and, in turn, can actually disrupt sleep, despite how tired you are. Thus the cycle continues.

Personal Solutions

1. Allow a minimum of two hours away from work issues before bedtime.

2. Cut off caffeine for at least eight hours prior to sleep.

3. Do not eat a heavy meal within three hours of sleep time.

4. Maintain a relaxing bedtime routine.

Business Solutions

1. Nappinga. 34% say that their employers

permit naps during breaks.b. 16% say employers provide a place

for them to nap.c. 26% more said they would nap if

the employer allowed it.

2. Monitoring Hours—Focus on results rather than hours spent. Those who come in early and stay late may actually not be the best producers. Discourage this routine or explore what could be done to counter the need. Better sleep patterns produce higher productivity within the working day.

Sleep is as important to our safety, health, and productivity as is eating and drinking. If you are one of those who struggle to get enough sleep, review your daily schedule

and your priorities. Are you trying to do it all? Since that is not possible, be selective in how you spend your evenings. With enough sleep, you will actually accomplish more the next day!

*Statistics from National Sleep Foundation

Denise Landers is the author of “Destination: Orga-nization, A Week by Week Journey” and the owner of Key Organization Systems, Inc. (www.keyorga-nization.com). She is a national speaker, trainer, consultant, and coach providing conference ses-sions, corporate training, and individual assistance to improve daily work flow and time management skills. Contact her at [email protected].

Sleeping Your Way to Increased ProductivityBy Denise Landers, Key Organization Systems, Inc.

Leadership is taking people to a place that they would not normally go to on their own and willingly follow.” (unknown)


Kidwiler Scholarship Fund Thank Yous

The Lacey Chamber would like to thank these member businesses who donated raffle prizes to benefit the Kidwiler Scholarship at the November 2010 Forum:

94.5 ROXY A Steve’s Professional Truck Mounted Steam CleaningAnnie’s Unique Baskets and Gift BasketsApex KartingBudd Bay Embroidery & Specialties, IncEarth Friendly ProductsGo Small BizOccasions Catering Pardiman ProductionsSaint Martin’s University Sterling Savings Bank-Ray Foisy Stewart RidgewayThe Ram Restaurant & Brewery

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

Chamber Events

December 1, Wednesday—Forum

Registration begins at 11:30 am, program begins at noon Saint Martin’s Worthington Center Topic: Port of Olympia and International Trading Cost: Members $18 if preregistered, $20 at the door; guests $25 Please pre-register online at laceychamber.com for $18

Thank you to our Forum and Media Sponsors: Nisqually Redwind Casino Budd Bay Emroidery & Speciliaties, Inc.

December 9, Thursday—5:01 Surge Anchor Bank 601 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey 5:01 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

December 10, Friday—Government Affairs Meeting 11:30 a.m. Panorama – Chambers House Restaurant 1751 Circle Lane SE

December 16, Thursday Executive Meeting 8:30 a.m. Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. Chamber Conference Room

December 21, Tuesday—BBQ Committee —TENTATIVE 4:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room

December 28, Tuesday—Ambassador Meeting 12:00 p.m. (noon) Dirty Dave’s Pizza 3939 Martin Way

December 24, Friday—CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE

December 27, Monday—OFFICE CLOSED

December 29, Friday—CLOSED NEW YEAR’S EVE

For all events, please RSVP to [email protected] or call (360) 491-4141.

Special Note: No Fundraising Committee, Military Affairs Committee, or ROXY Business Roundtable Meeting. All of these will proceed again in January.

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Securities o�ered through LPL FinancialMember FINRA/SIPC

OFFICE 360-357-6328CELL [email protected]

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Corrina Phillips Second Vice President-Wealth Management Financial Advisor

360-704-2233 800-843-7564www.fa.smithbarney.com/corrinaphillips [email protected]

©2009 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.


New MembersAnnie’s Unique Gifts and Gift BasketsContact: Annie CappielloCategory: Retail Gift BasketsPhone: (360) 490-6086Web: www.anniesuniquegifts.com

Automotive Artistry5711 Lacey Blvd. SE Suite 308Lacey, WA 98503Contact: Rupert WildCategory: Automotive RepairPhone: (360) 412-8038Web: www.automotiveartistry.com

ZRTECH677 Woodland Sq. Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503Contact: Zahir RodulfoCategory: Computer Services/ I.T ServicesPhone: (360) 868-4433Web: www.zrtechnologies.com

2011 Board of Directors & Group RosterExecutive Board

Jerry Farmer, President, 94.5 ROXY, 236-1010Felix Peguero, President Elect, Edward Jones Investments, 438-0341Lowell Gordon, Vice President, The Creative Office, 754-1732Mike Harris, Treasurer & Board Member, Columbia Bank, 459-3344Karen Schade, Secretary, America’s Credit Union, 253-912-3257

Board of DirectorsAndrew Barkis, Hometown Property Management, 456-7368*Ryan Betz, Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County, 956-0755Tom Carroll, Network Communications International, 701-1532Greg Cuio, Lacey City Manager, 491-3214*Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, 701-3307Tony Salas, Anchor Bank, 491-2250*Renée Sunde, Thurston EDC, 754-6320Brent Walz, OBee Credit Union, 528-5361*Angelique Wilson, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443Jeff Powell, Past President, Prime Development Group, 528-2550

*Recently elected, serving a two year term.

CommitteeAmbassadors: Amanda Graham, Event Coordinator, 491-4141

Auction: Tony Salas, 349-3493

BBQ: Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, (360) 701-3307

ROXY Connector Business Roundtable: Reneé Sunde, Thurston EDC, 754-6320 Patrick Davidson, Guild Mortgage, 412-1000

Fundraising: Tony Salas, 349-3493

Government Affairs: Daniela Anderson, Hometown Prop. Mgmt, 456-7368

Golf: Joanna West, Washington Business Bank, 754-1954

Kidwiler Scholarship Foundation: Stewart Ridgeway, CPA, 459-4404

Military Affairs: Carlene Joseph, Harborstone Credit Union, (253) 983-8636

Renewals–Thank You!2-4 Years:Cynthia PrattDesign Smart Home Staging &

RedesignJudy WilsonUnion Bank

5-9 Years:Faith Lutheran Church & School

10-14 Years: Casa Mia RestaurantOffice DepotTimberland Regional Library

Over 15 Years! Capitol City on the Course

Over 50 Years! Dr. William Ehlers

The Lacey Chamber of Commerce 8300 Quinault Dr NE, Suite ALacey, WA 98516

Phone: (360) 491-4141Fax: (360) 491-9403Email: [email protected]: www.laceychamber.com

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