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January 2025 Member of the Month - PorterKinney, PC

1/28/2025

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PorterKinney owners Chris Porter and Walter Kinney with Regional Chamber President/CEO Lori Mattson
Chris Porter, Walter Kinney, and Regional Chamber President/CEO Lori Mattson

Congratulations to PorterKinney, PC - our Outstanding Member of the Month for January!

PorterKinney co-owners Walter Kinney and Chris Porter are both very engaged Chamber members - donating their time and expertise to the Chamber board and our Ask the Experts program. Additionally, PorterKinney recently increased their investment in the Chamber by upgrading to our Connect level of membership.
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Congratulations on the recognition and thank you for being Regional Chamber members!
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December 2024 Member of the Month - Hanford Mission Integration Solutions

12/16/2024

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We're proud to announce that Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) was selected as the recipient of the Regional Chamber's Outstanding Member of the Month award in December.

The Regional Chamber's 2024 Board Chair, Amy Basche, HMIS President & General Manager, has raised the bar for supporting the Chamber's events. Over 130 representatives from HMIS attended the Regional Chamber's Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference in September, amounting to nearly a quarter of the event's total attendance.

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November 2024 Member of the Month - Visit Tri-Cities

12/4/2024

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Visit Tri-Cities President & CEO Kevin Lewis and Regional Chamber President & CEO Lori Mattson, IOM
We're proud to announce that Visit Tri-Cities was selected as the recipient of the Regional Chamber's Outstanding Member of the Month award in November.

The Chamber enjoys a strong partnership with Visit Tri-Cities. The organization plays a crucial role in many regionwide initiatives, including the Tri-Cities Strategic Alliance, the Tri-Cities Legislative Council, and countless others.

In September, Visit Tri-Cities brought our region its first Ironman 70.3 triathlon. The event brought millions into our local economy and showcased the Tri-Cities as a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
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August 2024 Member of the Month - Spotted Fox Digital

8/29/2024

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Regional Chamber President Lori Mattson and Spotted Fox Digital CEO Nathan Robertson
Regional Chamber President/CEO Lori Mattson and Spotted Fox Digital Marketing CEO Nathan Robertson

​Congratulations to Spotted Fox Digital Marketing on being selected as the Regional Chamber's Outstanding Member of the Month for August 2024.

Spotted Fox CEOs, Nathan Robertson and Brad Sappenfield, have both generously donated their time to share their wisdom during the Chamber's Ask the Experts workshop series.

Additionally, Spotted Fox partners with the Regional Chamber on our three largest events: the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, the Tri-Cities Diversity Summit, and the Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference. The fantastic Spotted Fox video team is responsible for creating the awardee profile videos shown at these events, which highlight the exceptional businesses and leaders that make the Tri-Cities a great place to live, work, and play.

Congratulations, Spotted Fox! Thank you for being a member of the Tri-City Regional Chamber!
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February 2023 Member of the Month - Vision Mortgage

2/27/2023

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Michael, Mitchell, and Gina Alvarez accepting plaque at chamber luncheon
Michael, Mitchell, and Gina Alvarez
Congratulations to Vision Mortgage on being named the Tri-City Regional Chamber's Member of the Month for February 2023. 

Vision Mortgage joined the Chamber shortly after opening their business over two decades ago. Vision Mortgage is a family and veteran-run business that understands the importance of supporting other small, locally owned businesses. Members of the Vision Mortgage team can be regularly found volunteering at Regional Chamber events.

Congratulations to Michael, Gina, and Mitchell Alvarez and the entire Vision Mortgage team on being named the Regional Chamber's Member of the Month.

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December 2022 Member of the Month - Kadlec

12/22/2022

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The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Kadlec as the December Member of the Month.

Kadlec has been a member of the Regional Chamber for nearly 40 years. Not only that, but Kadlec recently upgraded their membership to the Chamber's top investment level – Stakeholder. The Kadlec team is heavily involved with the Chamber, with staff members volunteering on the Regional Chamber's Board of Directors and Ambassador Club. Kadlec also sponsors several of the Regional Chamber's events, including the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon and the Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference.

Kadlec is involved in the community in many ways. They support the Tri-Cities Cancer Center, which provides outstanding cancer care to patients in our region. Kadlec has also been a long-time partner in the Coats for Kids program, which provides much-needed coats to children during the cold winter months. Kadlec's incredible team of health workers spends time helping those in need in the community, including staffing the Community Resource Desk, which provides connections to assistance for resources and much more. 
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Thank you, Kadlec, for being a dedicated member of the Regional Chamber and the Tri-Cities community.​
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November 2022 Member of the Month - PayneWest Insurance

11/28/2022

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Staff members at PayneWest Insurance pose for a photo with their member of the month plaque
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize PayneWest Insurance as the November Member of the Month.

PayneWest is one of the Regional Chamber’s longest-tenured members, being an active member for over 40 years! The team at PayneWest has supported the Regional Chamber in many ways, such as sponsoring events, serving on the Board of Directors, and participating in LEARN groups.

PayneWest annually gives back $500,000 to the communities they serve through their “PayneWest Gives” committee. Each November, the folks at PayneWest participate in a “Random Acts of Kindness” campaign, providing meals, support, supplies, and more to the those of greatest need in the Tri-Cities.
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Thank you, PayneWest Insurance, for being a dedicated member of the Tri-City Regional Chamber and the Tri-Cities community. 
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October 2022 Member of the Month - Benton County

10/26/2022

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Benton County Commissioner Will McKay and Communications Coordinator Shyanne Palmus accept the award for October Member of the Month
Benton County Commissioner Will McKay and Communications Coordinator Shyanne Palmus
The Tri-City Regional Chamber’s Awards and Recognition Committee takes special consideration in recognizing businesses and organizations that positively impact our community. The Chamber is pleased to announce that the Awards and Recognition committee has chosen Benton County as the October Member of the Month.

Benton County has celebrated several major community accomplishments recently, such as breaking ground on the Center Parkway Extension, completing their new administration building, the launching of the first phase of Vista Field, and more.

Along with those accomplishments, Benton County partnered with the Regional Chamber to launch the Benton County Business Resource Initiative – a program that will award $3 million to businesses in the county. The Chamber is proud to work with the County and is committed to a continued partnership.

Congratulations to Benton County on the enhancements you have made for the entire community to enjoy. We are proud to honor the County Commissioners and team as the October Member of the Month.
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July 2022 Member of the Month - Port of Kennewick

7/26/2022

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The Tri-City Regional Chamber’s Awards and Recognition Committee takes special consideration in recognizing businesses and organizations that positively impact our community. The Chamber is pleased to announce that the Awards and Recognition committee has chosen the Port of Kennewick as the July Member of the Month.

Port of Kennewick has been a dedicated Chamber member for nearly 30 years and is an annual presenter at our State of the Ports Luncheon. The Regional Chamber has been fortunate enough to participate in many celebrations for projects the Port has put together over the years, such as the Clover Island renovation, Columbia Gardens Wine Village, and most recently, the major revitalization of Vista Field. In June, hundreds gathered to honor the unveiling of Vista Field, which will be a public-private endeavor as well as a collaboration with city and county partners.

Congratulations to the Port of Kennewick on the enhancements you have made for the entire community to enjoy. We are proud to honor the Port Commissioners and team as the July Member of the Month.
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April 2022 Member of the Month - Trios Health

5/11/2022

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Congratulations to Trios Health on being selected as the Regional Chamber's Outstanding Member of the Month for April 2022.

Trios has been active in the Tri-Cities community for many years, serving as one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. They are also a dedicated and active Chamber member, serving on our board of directors, speaking at events, and sponsoring programs. 

Trios Health is anchored by the Southridge Hospital. In March, the Chamber had the pleasure of watching Trios cut the ribbon on their brand new birth center. This brand-new, state-of-the-art facility will continue to serve our community’s newest members and families for years to come. 
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