Welcome 2011 State of the Chamber General Meeting Northshore Senior Center January 27, 2011

1. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Welcome 2011 State of the ChamberGeneral Meeting Northshore Senior Center January 27, 2011

2. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Agenda Brief History Highlights from 2010 Plans & Goals for 2011 Reminders: Maximize your Membership Upcoming Events

3. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Mission Statement To champion the prosperity of the greater Bothell area and quality of life for its community through collaborative leadership, business advocacy and member driven services Vision Statement Dedicated to the prosperity of the greater Bothell area in a competitive world.

4. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Brief History • Origins:Greater Bothell Association – 25 members GBCC Incorporated in 2004 Currently grown to 250+ members • Founding Guidelines: • Don’t go into debt to grow this Chamber • Don’t charge for all events • Don’t always have our “hand out” • Be inclusive; welcome all • Operate with INTEGRITY

5. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Highlights of 2010 • Website Meet Our Members • NewsletterSent to 400+ people, free announcements • Sponsorship Opportunities

6. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Highlights of 2010 • 4th Annual Guide to Goods & Services20,000 copies distributed • Events Variety, good attendance • Column in the Bothell Reporter Acknowledging new members, exposure for events • Expanding our Borders • Gaining “greater” members, New Patron member, hosting Socials

7. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Highlights of 2010 • Partnerships • Constant Contact • Discount on emailing marketing • Bothell Reporter • Monthly Chamber column, Guide to Goods & Services • AAOA • Group health insurance, discounts on hotels/car rentals and more • Other Relationships: City of Bothell, Campuses, etc.

8. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 2010 Grand Opening Ribbon Cuttings • Bothell Chiropractic & Wellness • 5 Point Financial Group • Key Bank • Cox Printing & Signs • Pacific Medical Centers • Canyon Park Treatment Solutions, CRC Health • JJ Books • The UPS Store in Kenmore • Kiddie Academy • Hilton Garden Inn

9. Bothell Chiropractic & Wellness, January 14

10. 5 Point Financial Group, February 9

11. Key Bank, March 9

12. Cox Printing & Signs, April 22

13. Pacific Medical Centers, May 13

14. Pacific Medical Centers, May 13

15. Canyon Park Treatment Solutions, May 25

16. Canyon Park Treatment Solutions, May 25

17. JJ Books, August 26

18. Kenmore UPS Store, September 30

19. Kiddie Academy, October 9

20. Hilton Garden Inn, December 14

21. Hilton Garden Inn, December 14

22. Congratulations!

23. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Committees

24. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Ambassadors Committee • Serves as representatives of the Chamber by welcoming members at events and encouraging members to get involved. • Highlights: • Increased presence at events • Badges for identification • Awarded third annual $1000 scholarship • Welcomed the Socials Committee!

25. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 BuyBOTHELL Committee • Works to encourage people to shop locally. • Highlights: • Sustained interest and outreach at community events • Printed and distributed thefourthGuide to Goods & Services • Printed BuyBOTHELL temporary tattoos • Updated the www.buybothell.org website to include a searchable directory • BuyBOTHELL Bonus Bucks pilot program

26. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 BuyBOTHELL Committee Thank you to our sponsors!

27. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Downtown ACTION Committee • Focuses on improving the downtown business environment. • Highlights: • Focal point for City to share information and seek feedback regarding downtown development • Joint events to draw people to downtown - Vintage Bothell Wine Walk

28. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Economic Development • Provides leadership, as well as research, monitoring and reporting of legislative positions and issues related to Economic Development. • Highlights: • Candidate Forum • Legislative Agenda advocacy • Partnership with the City of Bothell • Collaboration and support of UWB/CCC campus

29. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Fundraising Committee • Works to organize events that help earn money to augment membership dues to fund Chamber operations. • Highlights: • Bothell’s Best Bites Cookbook (still have some available!) • The Community Picnic • Holiday Dinner & Auction Raised $1900 for the Senior Center!!

30. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Senior Resource Committee • The purpose of this committee is to Promote services and resources for seniors and their families, Inform and Educate each other, the Chamber and the community at large on senior issues and Advocatefor and with the senior community and the organizations and businesses that serve them • Highlights: • Resource page on the Chamber’s website • First annual Senior Day in downtown Bothell

31. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Plans & Goals for 2011 1. Continue all committees & events Special Events Open HouseMid June The Community PicnicSummer Holiday Dinner & AuctionLate November, Early December

32. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Events: Wait List for 2011 Socials Calendar !

33. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Plans & Goals for 2011 2. Continually increase/improve sponsorship opportunities

34. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Sponsorship Opportunities

35. Patron Members

36. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Plans & Goals for 2011 3. Continue to provide ways for members to get increased exposure & recognition • Grow the Meet Our Members Webpage • Feature a business in the newsletter each month • Continually grow and promote the Member Discount Program • 5th Annual Guide to Goods & Services

37. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Plans & Goals for 2011 4. Increase membership investment convenience • New member Money Back Guarantee • Quarterly autopay now available

38. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Maximize your Membership • ID Yourself with Chamber Decal • GBCC Website Directory Listing - Make sure your information is up-to-date! • Advertise on the GBCC website • Provide Door Prizes or sign up to make announcements • Participate in Member Discount Program • Be an Event Sponsor • Include Announcements in the Chamber Newsletter • Do business with Chamber members whenever possible • Get Involved – Attend Events & Participate in Committees!

39. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Upcoming Events • Member Orientation – Tuesday, February 11:00 - 2:00 PM Riverside East Retirement & Assisted Living No fee; Registration required • After Hours Social – Thursday, February 17 5:30 - 7:30 PM Laurie Vandermay’s Listing in BothellFree!

40. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Upcoming Events • Networking Breakfast – Tuesday, February 227:30 – 9:00 AM Country Inn & Suites $20 for members, $5 discount if you pay by Friday, Feb. 18 • General Meeting – Thursday, February 247:30 – 9:00 AM Northshore Senior CenterDiscovering Your Memory Power

41. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Flower Baskets – Order Now! • 16" pulp baskets • Cost: $55 for Sun Baskets; $60 for Shade Baskets • Order and payment must be in by February 23, 2011 • For pick up May 18 behind the Chamber office

42. State of the Chamber - January 27, 2011 Thanks for your time and dedication. With your support,2011 will be a great year for theGreater Bothell Chamber of Commerce.