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August 27, 2013
Lacamas Community Credit Union recently opened its newest branch, located at 6725 N.E. 42nd St., in Vancouver. The Andresen Financial Center is the credit union's northwestern-most location.

LCCU opens new center in Vancouver

Lacamas Community Credit Union, founded in Camas in 1936, has opened its Andresen Financial Center in Vancouver. It is the credit union's northwestern-most location. The Andresen Financial Center has garnered attention for its customized Opteva ATMs built by Diebold, which feature deposit automation and concierge services. At the self-service ATMs, members can complete envelope-free cash and check deposits, as well as traditional cash withdrawals. The Andresen Financial Center features three lobby ATMs during business hours and two more ATMs outdoors in drive-up lanes available 24/7. Within Lacamas' newest concierge-style facility, staff guide members to appropriate areas to fulfill their financial service needs. For more advanced needs, staff can assist members directly.

August 20, 2013

Awards will honor people with disabilities

The Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and New Seasons Market, is accepting nominations until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, for the National Disability Employment Awareness Community Awards. The Clark County Community Awards honor the role people with developmental disabilities play in achieving a dynamic, productive workforce and recognize the leadership of the business community.

August 20, 2013

New hire joins Temple Financial in Camas

Temple Financial in downtown Camas recently hired a new employee. Phil Fraser will head up the company's risk management division, focusing on life and health insurance planning.

August 20, 2013

Ginger Juice to host taste testing Thursday in downtown Camas

A smoothie and juice bar will soon open at 1887 Main, in downtown Washougal. Ginger Juice is expected to open in late September. Prior to that, there will be a "taste testing" event Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Camas Friends Church, 1004 N.E. Fourth Ave.

August 20, 2013

Regents Bank hires Camas woman

A Camas resident has been hired as the vice president senior relationship manager of Regents Bank. Glenda Michael has been a banker for 34 years in the Portland/Southwest Washington region, most recently with First Independent Bank, in Vancouver.

August 15, 2013

Camas resident sells office supplies

A former Liberty Middle School football coach has launched a campaign to focus on local businesses through his office supplies company. Ty Lambert owns The Office Group, an online business. He sells ink and toner, office furniture, and cleaning and school supplies.

August 14, 2013

Vendors sought for women’s expo

Vendors are currently being sought for the inaugural Clark County Women's Expo, set for Sept. 14 and 15, at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield. Vendors will showcase retail items and services, community services and programs, and educational and business opportunities.

July 9, 2013
David Martschinske, a 2003 Camas High School graduate, is enjoying promoting the Self Balancing Unicycle. He is co-owner of Focus Designs Inc., with Daniel Wood and Rick Johannessen. They recently opened an office in downtown Camas.

Focus Designs opens office in downtown Camas

A Camas company is increasing its exposure on a regional, national and global level. Focus Designs Inc. owners Daniel Wood, David Martschinske and Rick Johannessen have opened an office in downtown Camas. "All the creative stuff happens here," Martschinske said. Research and development occurs in Camas, while manufacturing of the Self Balancing Unicycle happens in China. "Right now, the unicycle encompasses a majority of our efforts," Martschinske said. "We are, however, spending about 20 percent of our time expanding new ways to repackage this technology."