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Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce

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

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February General Membership Luncheon

Monday, February 13

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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

Register online

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

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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

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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

Rate Sheet and Contract


Chamber Board Meeting

Monday, March 05

11:30am - Mercy Leadership Center

GYCC


Legislative Conference Call - 7:30am

Tuesday, March 06

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Legislative Wake Up Calls

Wednesday, March 07

RSVP today for Wake Up Wednesdays!

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.

Special guests will include Sen. Jim Honeyford, Sen. Curtis King, Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry, Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Larry Haler, Rep. Kevin Parker, Rep. Matt Shea and others. Even legislators from Western Washington will attend to hear Eastern Washington concerns!
 

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

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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

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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



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