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December 13, 2011
Lisa Tice makes one-of-a-kind hats, headbands and children's clothing at her new business in downtown Camas, Lisa's Mini Mad Hattery. She also receives orders online from customers around the world.

Hat designer brings her talents to downtown Camas

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.

December 6, 2011

Camas company exec earns unique certification

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.

December 6, 2011

Women in Networking NW will meet at The Fairgate Inn in Camas

"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.

November 29, 2011

Temple Financial collects ‘Giving Tree’ donations

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.

November 29, 2011

Credit union organizes fourth-annual dinner basket program

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.

November 22, 2011
Darcy Hall buys, sells and trades a variety of DVDs, Blu-rays and video games. He recently relocated Disc E. Business, from Portland to downtown Washougal. "The people in this town are awesome," Hall said. "I wish I had opened up my store here two years ago."

Buy, sell and trade movies in downtown Washougal

A two-year old business that recently relocated from Portland to downtown Washougal sells a variety of movies -- from "Adventures in Babysitting" to "Zookeeper." Disc E. Business has DVDs, Blu-rays and video games. Owner Darcy Hall said the relocation occurred after some of his customers suggested the move to Washougal. "They said there were no buy/sell/trade movie stores in town, and they could really use one," he said.