2012 Chamber Events
Chamber Tuesday Morning Coffee Club
Tuesday, February 07
Meet Greet and Mingle, bring your cards and business info to show and share with other attendees!
Tuesdays from 9-10am FREE and open to members and non-members!
Legislative Conference Call - 7:30am
Tuesday, February 07

February General Membership Luncheon
Monday, February 13

Monday, February 13th, 2012 - 11:30am –1pm
Red Lion Hotel ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
$20 Chamber Members Preregistered by 2/10
$30 non-members
$30 at the door
Register online at www.yakima.org
Or call 248-2021 x.106
Donald W. Meseck is assigned to the Labor Market and Economic Analysis (LMEA) Branch of the Washington State Employment Security Department. He has worked for the Department since 1983. Don retired from the Army Reserve in 2001 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. However, from February 2009-February 2010 Don was recalled to Active Duty and served in Iraq as Agricultural Chief for the 1st Corps, Multi-National Forces - Iraq. His military tenure spanned 26 years and included 13 years on Active Duty with 16 overseas assignments. His military decorations include the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star.
Since 1998, Don has been serving as Regional Labor Economist with LMEA.
Don earned a BA degree from Alfred University, Alfred, New York in 1973; an MA from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington in 1981; and an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington in 1988. He also graduated on the Commandant’s List from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
Chamber Tuesday Morning Coffee Club
Tuesday, February 14
Meet Greet and Mingle, bring your cards and business info to show and share with other attendees!
Tuesdays from 9-10am FREE and open to members and non-members!
Governmental Relations Committee
Tuesday, February 14
7am - Robertson Boardroom
@ GYCC
Business After Hours
Tuesday, February 21
At the Chamber featuring several business including Shaw and Sons
5-7pm
Chamber Tuesday Morning Coffee Club
Tuesday, February 21
Meet Greet and Mingle, bring your cards and business info to show and share with other attendees!
Tuesdays from 9-10am FREE and open to members and non-members!
Special Guest Speaker
Dr. Benjamin C. Winters - THE VISION AND LEARNING LINK. Dr. Winters will be in to talk for a few minutes about the workshop for parents or teachers who deal with young people who are behind in reading or have trouble with comprehension. The workshop covers vision problems and what can be done to resolve them.
Legislative Conference Call - 7:30am
Tuesday, February 21

Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, February 24
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Tuesday Morning Coffee Club
Tuesday, February 28
Meet Greet and Mingle, bring your cards and business info to show and share with other attendees!
Tuesdays from 9-10am FREE and open to members and non-members!
2012 Business Expo
Thursday, March 01

2012 Business Expo -Thursday March 1, 2012 from 1pm – 7pm at the Yakima Convention Center
Now more than ever you need to showcase your people, information, products, and/or services to as wide an audience as possible in order to help grow your business!
For more information or booth prices, please contact Scott at 248-2021 x-110 scott@yakima.org or Carolyn Gray at 248-2021 x-114 Carolyn@yakima.org
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, March 05
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
Legislative Conference Call - 7:30am
Tuesday, March 06

Legislative Wake Up Calls
Wednesday, March 07
Don't miss the 2012 Legislative Wake-up Call Forums at The GYCC
During this critical 2012 Legislative Session, Washington Policy Center is bringing the debate over taxes, the budget and the future of our state to Eastern Washington. Join us for our hosted events with updates on the top issues of the session. This is your chance to be connected live via video conference to legislators at the capitol and give them your ideas and feedback on the issues you care about most.
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Forums are from 7 - 8 a.m. February 1 - Yakima - Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce March 7 - Yakima - Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce |
To RSVP for these hosted calls, contact Chris Cargill at 509-570-2384 or wakeupcall@washingtonpolicy.org. These events are brought to you in partnership with Wake Up Call Coffee.
March General Membership Luncheon
Monday, March 12
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Governmental Relations Committee
Tuesday, March 13
7am - Robertson Boardroom
@ GYCC
Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 20
State Fair Park
5-7pm
Legislative Conference Call - 7:30am
Tuesday, March 20

Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, March 30
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, April 02
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
April General Membership Luncheon
Monday, April 09
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Governmental Relations Committee
Tuesday, April 10
7am - Robertson Boardroom
@ GYCC
Business After Hours
Tuesday, April 17
Inland Pipe and Supply, Bath and Kitchen Showplace
5-7pm
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, April 27
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, May 07
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
May General Membership Luncheon
Monday, May 14
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Business After Hours
Tuesday, May 22
Inland Lighting
5-7pm
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, May 25
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, June 04
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
June General Membership Luncheon
Monday, June 11
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Business After Hours
Tuesday, June 19
Office Solutions NW
5-7pm
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, June 29
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, July 02
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
July General Memebrship Luncheon
Monday, July 09
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Business After Hours
Tuesday, July 17
5-7pm
Location TBA
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, July 27
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, August 06
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
August General Membership Luncheon
Monday, August 13
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Business After Hours
Tuesday, August 21
5-7pm
Location TBA
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, August 31
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 05
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
September General Membership Luncheon
Monday, September 10
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Annual Chamber Awards and Ted Robertson Community Service Award
Friday, September 14

5:30 - 8:30pm
Business After Hours
Tuesday, September 18
5-7pm
Location TBA
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, September 28
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, October 01
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
October General Membership Luncheon
Monday, October 08
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Governmental Relations Committee
Tuesday, October 09
7am - Robertson Boardroom
@ GYCC
Business After Hours
Tuesday, October 16
5-7pm
Location TBA
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, October 26
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, November 05
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
November General Membership Luncheon
Monday, November 12
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Governmental Relations Committee
Tuesday, November 13
7am - Robertson Boardroom
@ GYCC
Business After Hours
Tuesday, November 20
5-7pm
Location TBA
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, November 30
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, December 03
11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center
GYCC
December General Membership Luncheon
Monday, December 10
11:30am - 1pm
Red Lion Inn ~ 607 E. Yakima Ave.
Governmental Relations Committee
Tuesday, December 11
7am - Robertson Boardroom
@ GYCC
Business After Hours - HOLIDAY BASH!
Tuesday, December 18
5-9pm
Location TBA
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, December 28
7:00 am - Robertson Boardroom
GYCC



