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Alicia's Bridal & The Formal House Tuxedos

  • Member Since 1993
  • 2011 Past President (Active), President (twice), Treasurer, VP Programs, VP Membership, VP Publicity, Banquet Chair

Alicia's Bridal and The Formal House have been the Bellingham tradition for over 50 years. We have had the pleasure of dressing brides and grooms worldwide. We pride ourselves in providing Bellingham with the most up to date fashion trends. We search to find the most attractive designs to flatter all figures in all price ranges. Together, Alicia's offers a moderate to couture selection that you can afford and The Formal House offers the only in stock inventory in the area with over 4000 tuxedos. The perfect partners for your wedding!

We offer a great selection of wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother's dresses, and prom dresses as well.  If you have a special occasion we even have the perfect cocktail dress and...

American Family Insurance

  • Member Since 2011
  • Nancy Leavitt
  • 432 W Bakerview Rd Ste 110
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Business #: (360) 733-3627
  • Cell #: (360) 224-6375
  • Fax #: (360) 527-1104
  • www.amfam.com
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Evenings and weekends by appointment. Since its start in 1927 offering auto insurance to farmers in rural communities, American Family Mutual Insurance Company has grown to be one of the nation's largest providers of property/casualty insurance. It's easy for large companies to forget their roots. We haven't. We've stayed focused on providing personal service, just like our founders did when they were out talking to farmers about their insurance needs.

Bank of the Pacific

  • Member Since 2004

Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce

  • Member Since 2009
  • 2011 VP of Publicity

Since she was in the 6th grade selling her Amah’s chocolate chip cookies to fellow classmates, Sheila Connors has always been in Sales. Graduating from Northern Arizona University with a BSBA in Marketing seemed like the perfect fit. Working for hotel chains such as Holiday Inn, Red Lion, and Doubletree, she was able to build up her sales experience. Once Sheila got into catering and event planning she found her niche. While attending University of Phoenix in pursuit of her Masters of Arts in Organizational Management she was recruited by Resort Semiahmoo as their Director of Catering and Conference Services. She and her daughter Kimberly made the move to Whatcom County. She then became the Catering Director at Western Washington...

Blue Skies for Children

  • Member Since 2002
  • 2012 VP Membership Chair & Charity Fund Chair; 2011 Secretary, Charity Chair, 2010 & 2009, VP Publicity 2010 & 2009, Scholarship Committee, 2004 Treasurer

Blue Skies for Children is a local 501(C)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to raise hope and self-esteem by sponsoring enrichment activities and other essentials for homeless, low-income and foster children, ages 6 to 15, in Whatcom County.  Contact: Julie@blueskiesforchildren.org, Ph: 360.756.6710

Julie is also the owner of Jules & Co. and the co-owner of Pacific Bay Properties, LLC., which is a property investment and residential rental management company. PO Box 30204, Bellingham WA 98228 sjzguay@cs.com  Ph: 360-920-6179

BPOC Building Services

  • Member Since 2009
  • 2011 Member Liason

Bellingham Professional Office Cleaning (BPOC) is your undercover team to handle what’s beneath the surface of your workspace. Your company works hard to maintain its professional image. We work behind the scenes as an extension of your team to keep that image impeccable.

Our professional office cleaning services include thorough clean-up of all surfaces and workspaces, in addition to eliminating clandestine dust and dirt on desks and in carpet that builds up to inhibit performance of your office equipment.

BPOC Building Services handles everything from routine janitorial and building maintenance services to seasonal and heavy-duty projects.

Proudly serving Whatcom County since 2004, including...

Brad and Dana Chiropractic

  • Member Since 2010
You’re not just a spine. You’re a person with a spine. This simple truth is the foundation of Brad and Dana Chiropractic. With a full fifteen minutes of hands-on, personalized soft-tissue work and adjustments, we get to know our patients and learn how we can best help them achieve a pain-free lifestyle. After a visit with Dr. Dana or Dr. Brad, our patients are encouraged to stay for an additional fifteen minutes to rest and give their bodies additional time to hold the adjustment. We’re doing everything we can to make sure that you get the best chiropractic experience Bellingham has to offer.

Cascadia Center for Massage, LLC

  • Member Since June 2011
Cathleen Kunz, LMP, graduated from Spectrum Center School of Massage in 2002. She opened Cascadia Center for Massage in 2002. Before becoming a massage therapist, Cathleen worked in the banking and finance industry for twenty years. In the corporate environment she observed the dramatically detrimental effects of stress on the overall health and well being of individuals, which led her to study massage therapy. Cathleen is also dedicated to providing massage for patients undergoing cancer treatment to reduce the side effects of chemo and radiation therapies.
  • Multi therapist massage center offering injury treatment, rehabilitative massage as well as relaxation and wellness massage.
  • Daily...

Country Financial

  • Member Since 2010
As a Financial Representative of COUNTRY Financial I can offer insurance and investment solutions to help you protect the things that are most important, like your family, your home, your child’s education and your retirement. I am a fully licensed home, auto, life, disability and long term care insurance agent as well as licensed to help you with individual retirement accounts, 401k rollovers, annuities and individually managed mutual fund accounts. We believe our clients come first and your financial security is our first priority.

Creative Marketing Solutions, LLC

  • Member Since June 2011
Marketing Services

Henifin Construction

  • Member Since 2009
  • 2008 Professional Woman of the Year

We have built a strong inter-related network of companies, creating diversity that both enhances and supports our clients and community. We provide an array of services through a professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our families have owned and operated businesses within Whatcom County for over 50 years, giving us strong relationships, connections and stability within our industry and the community we serve. Lynne Henifin

NW SAFETY SIGNS, INC. is a full serrvice traffic control and sign company. We offer services ranging from flagging and traffic contol devices for large highway projects to providing banners, site signs and vehicle graphics and lettering. www.safetysignsinc.com

HENIFIN CONSTRUCTION is a heavy...

Home Attendant Care Inc

  • Member Since 2010
  • Winner of Professional Woman of the Year 2009
Making a Difference…Home Attendant Care makes a difference in the lives of those we serve every day. Our experienced and trusted team helps elders maintain independence and stay in their own homes where they continue enjoying their current lifestyle. From occasional check-in visits to 24-hour live-in care, Home Attendant Care provides personalized care based on individual needs. Location also in Skagit County.

Keller Williams Western Realty

  • Member Since 2009
Amy Zender, your Bellingham Realty Girl, is dedicated to supporting the hottest Real Estate market in Bellingham! With such diversity in the culture of Whatcom County, there is no shortage of appealing and unique homes for sale. Your decision to play the Real Estate game can impact your financial future in many ways. Amy does not only provide Real Estate services, but rather a total interactive Real Estate Experience! Amy comes to the Real Estate industry with 18 moves to her credit! As a military child and subsequently a military spouse, Amy is intimately aware of the many challenges that can plague any relocation. Her clients range from first-time buyers to military veterans to luxury clientele. Whatever your Real Estate needs are, Amy...

K&K Industries

  • Member Since 2007
  • 2009, 2010 & 2011 Treasurer
We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality work, as well as excellent support. Our primary goals are outlined below: To produce high quality parts that are done right and on time To provide professional, excellent and rapid service for all of our customers To lead the industry and market forward with competitive pricing, top services and innovation.

Launching Success Learning Store

  • Member Since 2005
  • 2009 2010 Secretary
Barbara Sanford, Co-owner and Manager 'Helping a parent get the best product for her child makes my day at the office worth it.' Barbara is a former elementary school teacher and school librarian. She opened new libraries for an elementary school in Taipei, Taiwan, and in Spokane, Washington. While teaching in Spokane, she also wrote curriculum and managed the school’s technology resource center. She has her Masters in Education from Whitworth University. She serves as secretary for Whatcom Women in Business as well as sings in her church choir.

Life by Desire

  • Member Since 2007

Major Arts

  • Member Since 2007
Husband Brian, is an amazing artist and Diane gets to help market the product. Major Arts satisfies your desires with fine art originals paintings and giclees prints. Oil paintings, private commissions, interior murals and slate tile designs are only a capsule of what we do... Our goal is to inspire your world with art! Art has the power to set a mood, create passion, and enhance your life.

Women Talk, the column

  • Member Since 2009
Women Talk is a column inspired by the lives of women.  The column is Published by the Ferndale Record.  I also have a Facebook group by the same name. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/232955216748471/
Women love to talk.  We talk to each other in person, text, Facebook and use the phone. We love to speculate, deliberate and get to the bottom of things.  Then we love to laugh at ourselves and at the mischief others get into.  We try to be there for others, to laugh with, to cry with and to intensely dislike with. At Women Talk, we will do just that. Together we will solve problems, dig deep, laugh out loud, tell it like it is and...

May Day Spa'lon

  • Member Since 2009
Hours Tue - Fri 10:00AM - 6:00PM Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sun, Mon, & Evenings by appointment May Day Spa-lon has a unique atmosphere that houses qualified, experienced technicians who will focus on fresh ideas and concepts that can provide our clients with the presence of beauty and the feeling of well being inside and out. Our intimate Spa and Salon are uniquely matched to help compliment each clients personal need and seasonal changes. We offer complete hair care, facials, massage, wax removal treatments, pedicures, manicures, and formal bridal styles. Our Vision is to Help, Rescue and Celebrate your personal style in our May Day Spa Salon.

Moss Adams LLP

  • Member Since 2011
The Bellingham office is home to professionals who specialize in a variety of areas. Many concentrate on assurance services, including SEC and corporate finance services. Others focus on tax services, including international tax, cost segregation, and wealth services. Many are industry focused: construction and real estate, financial institutions, food and agriculture, forest products, hospitality and gaming, manufacturing and distribution, not-for-profits, and tribal governments.

Northwestern Mutual

  • Member Since 2010
I have been in the Financial industry since 2006. I will be more then happy to share my knowledge with you and help you with any of your financial needs. It is doesn’t cost to talk…

Print & Copy Factory

  • Member Since 1992
  • 2005 President, 2011 Webmaster (pretty much all chairs)

Print & Copy Factory is Your Marketing Resource Center, created from the imagination of Larry and Becky Raney in 1992. We opened in a small house located on Irongate Road, when absolutely nothing else was here. We grew over 300 percent our first year and have continued to build a powerful team committed to your success. We are in the business of printing. However, we feel that our company produces something much larger than ink and toner on paper.  We take pride in the fact that the products we create help to make your business more successful. From concept-to-completion, we have the skills, equipment and passion to meet the needs of your business.

Our services include: printing, mailing, list procurement, graphic design,...

Sirius Medical Billing

  • Member Since 7-2011

Bill medical claims to insurance for Alternative and complementary medical providers. Includes acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopath, physical, occupational, speech and mental health therapy.  Here is a list of what we do:

Organize structure of business
Delegate/track success of work processes to employees
Track client inventory of claims and payment status
Advertise, market, track profitability of business
Work with clients/patients to set up proper records for fast and efficient billing.
Make sure Sirius Medical Billing is involved in all aspects business development.
We also provide patient statements and patient customer service.

Solutions Electrical Contracting

  • Member Since 2009
  • 2011 VP Programs
Solutions Electrical Contracting, Inc. is a full General Electrical Contractor based in Bellingham, Washington. We provide a multitude of electrical services in Whatcom County, Skagit County and Island County. With over a decade of experience in the electrical industry, Solutions takes pride in the high standard of work quality, ethics and integrity with which we operate our company

Stella & Dot

  • Member Since June 2011

Stella & Dot is a modern, vintage jewelry & handbag line sold exclusively through private in home or office trunk shows and online. We are Designed in New York and San Francisco by award winning trend-setters who also create jewelry sold in Neiman Marcus and Fred Segal. Our boutique style jewelry has been featured in top fashion magazines like Vogue, InStyle, Lucky Magazine. It is also worn by celebrities like Halle Berry, Kelly Ripa, Penelope Cruz and many others.  We've also been featured on The Today Show, The View, The New York TImes and Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies 2010. And over half of the line is affordably priced under $50.

 

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Sterling Savings Bank Home Loan Division

  • Member Since 2007
  • 2010-2011 VP Membership

Sharon has been helping people with obtaining the dream of homeownership originating loans for  thirty years and is proud to offer her clients a wealth of experience and knowledge in home financing. Her product knowledge and experience is well rounded to which she emphasizes first time home buyer, government programs, and zero down loan programs.

Her passions include problem solving and finding a way for her clients to succeed. She takes great care in walking her clients through the home buying process ensuring their needs are met with the best possible purchase solution, and believes in educating and empowering them throughout the entire process.

She enjoys building relationships with her clients and is always...

Strong Design

  • Member Since April 2011

Stephanie efficiently and effectively brings style and sophistication to every project. She believes that interior design should be socially significant and the home or working environments should change clients’ lives for the better, not only on a visual level but in a way that up lifts on an emotional level. Strong Design offers a full range of design services for projects that include hospitality, senior living, community club houses, single-family homes, condominiums and apartment communities, model home units and commercial office spaces. Strong Design practices sustainable interior design which integrates green products into interior design.  Stephanie also owns Bellingham Office Products a catalog and online office supply...

Totally Unique Designs

  • Member Since 2008
  • 2011- President, 2010 VP Programs
Tally Rabatin has a background in interior design, architecture, and general construction, working with companies both locally as well as internationally before moving to Bellingham in 2006. She was co-owner of the 2008 Small Business of the Year, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, for the past four years. After selling the business in 2010, her passion for architecture and design has lead her to a new venture, Totally Unique Designs. Totally Unique Designs focuses on interior residential and commercial design, as well as project management. Tally sits on the board for Lydia Place, Whatcom Young Professionals, Whatcom Women in Business, as well as being involved with BIAWC Home Show Committee, Master Remodel Council, Opportunity Council Golf...

Unity Insurance

  • Member Since 2009
  • 2011 Banquet Chair

Waddell & Reed Inc

  • Member Since 2011
As a Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed, Jodie Beatty is a guide, a guardian, and a friend. She has been a Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed since 2005. She will work with you to put a plan in place for today and the future to find a way to retire the way you want, when you want. She is a resource and a sounding board. Her mission is to empower and inspire women to get their assets working in a better capacity. Jodie has volunteered as a virtual mentor to WWU students since 2009. She is the co-founder of the Whatcom Young Professionals, and is also a member of the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce, and the Women’s Professional Network.  Waddell & Reed, Inc. is not affiliated with the Whatcom Women in Business organization.