It is that time of year when we take the time to honor our business, citizen, and educators of the year.   On the evening of Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Fairgate Inn the C/W Chamber will host its annual recognition banquet to honor and say thank you to the individuals and businesses who will receive the business, citizen, and educator of the year awards. We will also be awarding the CW Chamber scholarships.  East County is blessed to be the home of many individuals and businesses who desire to create a healthy, welcoming, and sustainable community. We are also blessed with talented and creative educators who are committed to providing a quality education to the students of the Camas and Washougal School Districts. 

I encourage you to stop and think about the many people whose lives and businesses are entwined in support of your own. If there is someone who particularly comes to mind who reflects these admirable traits, I ask that you take a moment and nominate them as a possible recipient for one of this year’s awards. Information for submitting a nominee is located on the Chamber website at www.cwchamber.com If you’d like to attend the recognition banquet, please stop by the Chamber Office located in beautiful downtown Camas at 422 NE 4^th Avenue or call the Chamber at 360-834-2472.

This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Riverview Community Bank.

“April showers bring May flowers!” recited my Grandmother. This phrase was something that I grew up hearing from family and friends throughout my time in the Northwest. It certainly seems to ring true as we head into a beautiful May full of clean and fresh new growth and opportunities.

It was interesting listening to our guest speaker Scott Bailey, Regional Economist, at the April luncheon as he presented ideas and vision into our economic future.  I found myself becoming more aware of what I invest my time and finances into. I thought of how we all affect the growth of our state, region and community as a whole and individually. We DO and CAN make a difference….are you aware?

What a lovely opportunity for a reminder to be involved in the upcoming COTY Banquet on June 4^th, 2013. I am sure you have all been searching your minds for this year’s Business and Citizen of the Year nominees! If you haven’t already sent in your nomination or you want to make sure and convince your fellow associates and friends of your specific nominee, please remember they are due to the Chamber office on Friday, May 3^rd.  I look forward to seeing you at the event and to celebrating with this year’s honored award recipients.

If that isn’t enough, remember too that you can be a sponsor at our own upcoming Camas Days! July is just around the corner and if the latest weather and community excitement is a sign of our economic forecast….this year should be even more outstanding than the last!

May flowers, events, opportunities…….there is excitement in the air, let’s join together and experience it together. See you at the luncheon!