December 27, 2011
LCCU provides dinner for families in need
For the fourth consecutive year, Lacamas Community Credit Union donated 20 festive holiday dinner baskets to its members as part of its Community Partnership program.
For the fourth consecutive year, Lacamas Community Credit Union donated 20 festive holiday dinner baskets to its members as part of its Community Partnership program.
A store in downtown Camas that sells a variety of vintage clothing, glassware, jewelry, furniture and Christmas decor, as well as new products such as children's clothing and accessories, soaps, lotions, candles and greeting cards, is among the favorite antique malls in the country, as decided by readers of "Flea Market Style" magazine.
Tickets are currently available for the 2012 Columbian Economic Forecast breakfast, set for Tuesday, Jan. 10, at The Hilton Vancouver. The event will focus on information to help get Clark County's economy growing again.
The owner of a new business in downtown Camas has a global customer base. Lisa Tice, who recently opened Lisa's Mini Mad Hattery, has received online orders from residents of Australia, France, Germany and London, as well as stateside in Texas. She has sold hats to some individuals attending the Kentucky Derby. All of the hats in the shop are made by Tice, using materials such as French lace, feathers and vintage flowers. She also incorporates antique gems and pins in some of her designs. The results include custom bridal headpieces and accessories such as wrist cuffs.
Robert and Mary Keliikoa have expanded their business -- All Natural Pet Supply -- to include a second location.
The owner of a local business recently earned "Infusionsoft" certification. Dave Blanchard, owner of Cognesis Marketing, has earned certification from the Infusionsoft Certified Consultants program. Based in Camas, Blanchard is the only certified Infusionsoft consultant in the Pacific Northwest. He has more than 25 years of marketing experience with HP and a master's degree in engineering from Stanford University. For more information about Cognesis Marketing, visit www.cognesismarketing.com or call 954-5392.
"Women in Networking NW" will be going co-ed -- for this month. The next WIN event will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at The Fairgate Inn, 2213 N.W. 23rd Ave., in Camas. Additional parking will be available at Harvest Community Church, 2436 N.W. Astor St.
The building that housed the Old Fashion Maid Restaurant for 60 years is almost ready for a new tenant, although one has not yet stepped forward to purchase it.
During this holiday season, Temple Financial is once again having its annual "Giving Tree" on display to help local families in need. Gift items will soon be tagged on the Christmas tree in the Temple office at 532 Northeast Third Ave., in Camas.
Members of Lacamas Community Credit Union have until Wednesday to nominate themselves or another credit union member to receive a holiday dinner basket in December. The tradition was started in 2008 by LCCU President and CEO Kathleen Romane in response to tough economic conditions.
