Orion Industries “Our Mission, Your Success”

IN THIS EDITION

ORION INDUSTRIES (COVER STORY)

COMMUNITY‐THINGS TO DO!

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BOEING

BUSINESS RESOURCES

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July 7, 2016

Performance Grill

1525 A St NE, Auburn, WA 98002

July 14, 2016

Iron Horse

333 15th St NE, Auburn

July 21, 2016

Black Fish Distillery

420 37th ST NW, Auburn

July 28, 2016

Café Pacific & Catering

4402 Auburn Way N, Auburn

Business Insider Luncheon

ALASKA AIR

THEN, NOW AND THE FUTURE

Join us August 16th 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Emerald

Downs

THANK YOU FOR YOUR

INVESTMENT IN THE CHAMBER!

Laser Cu ng North West

Auburn Youth Soccer Associa on

Key Methods

Merrill Gardens– Auburn Campus

SunsetsatMaryOlsonFarmJoinusforMusicintheMeadow‐July7,July21,&Aug4Our popular summer chamber concert series kicks off next Thursday, July 7. These concerts are fun for the whole family! Bring a picnic and dine at tables or on the grass, with plenty of space available for children to play comfortably. Visit and learn about the farm animals, and enjoy tours of the historic farm at intermission. Wine and refreshments will be available for purchase. Mary Olson Farm has general admission lawn seating. Sorry, this venue is not wheelchair accessible and dogs are not permitted.

U B U R N A R E A C H A M BE R O F C O M M E R C E

JOIN US!!!! We are celebrating BIG for our 90th year

with raffles, giveaways, a celebration cake and much more! Tuesday, July 19th, 11:30

a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Emerald Downs You won’t want to miss this AWESOME presentation and year end party! Bring a friend or associate. REGISTER HERE

REVIEW, REFLECT and RE-CONNECT We will take you on a journey of where our program was at the beginning of 2015

and where we are now at the end of our fiscal year. In addition, we are going to be

sharing all of the exciting changes coming up in our Chamber Partnerships and the

Leadership Institute program. We will review your benefits and perks of your partnership that you may not know

about or haven't been using. We want you to MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE! let

us show you how.

Lastly, we will thank our out going Board Members, welcome our NEW Board

Members and introduce you to your NEW Executive Committee officers

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Five things to know about Boeing's taxes and investments in Washington Boeing invested $13 billion in Washington state in 2015

The Composite Wing Center (CWC), a cornerstone of 777X produc on in Evere , is one of

Boeing’s largest investments in Washington state. The massive project, seen here under

construc on last year, employs up to 1,500 construc on workers every day.

Andrew Ness

People who live in Washington state have likely seen a recent burst of coverage in

local news media following Boeing’s tax filing to the state Department of Revenue

(DOR) this week. What has been lost in much of this coverage, Boeing leaders

said, is that the company invested more than $13 billion in Washington in 2015.

As a result of those investments, Boeing reported $305 million in savings last year

through the state’s aerospace tax incen ve law. The law was designed so there is

a direct and constant connec on between the amount invested and the amount

saved. Boeing invested more than any other company, so its savings will also top

the list. If others invested more, they would see their savings rise.

Boeing’s investment comprises billions of dollars of expenditures for payroll,

supplier purchases and capital investments in Washington. It includes hundreds of

millions of dollars Boeing spent in the state for taxes.

This is a complex issue. Here are five important facts to know about Boeing's tax

filing:

(1) Numbers prove the incen ves are working as intended. Upon comparing Boeing’s investments in the state to the tax savings, many lead‐

ers and informed observers are now going on the record sta ng that the Depart‐

ment of Revenue disclosure proves the incen ves are working as intended.

State Sen. Reuven Carlyle (D‐Sea le) recently wrote on his blog: “Today we are

able to learn firsthand with hard data that the deal Washington taxpayers struck

with The Boeing Company is, in fact, a win‐win."

Another organiza on, Opportunity Washington, also posted an ar cle sta ng, “…

that’s a very good return on a sensible tax policy.”

(2) Invest more, save more.

Washington’s aerospace tax incen ves are structured so that the more a company

invests in the state, the more that company saves in taxes. The $305 million that

Boeing reported represents not only the company’s current presence in Washing‐

ton, but also the sizable capital investments the company is making as it develops

the 777X, 737 MAX and other capabili es in the state that will provide benefits to

Washington for years to come.

(3) Boeing invests in the Puget Sound community, in addi on to the state’s aerospace capabili es.

Beyond the billions Boeing invested in Washington on employees and

infrastructure in 2015, the company also provided more than $40 million in

community contribu ons, plus more than $30 million towards employee

con nuing‐educa on tui on, according to Boeing's 2015 Impact in Washington

report.

(4) 470 Washington companies use the aerospace tax incen ves.

Although Boeing is the only company whose taxes and spending are rou nely

scru nized in media reports, the aerospace tax incen ves are used by an

ever‐growing number of companies in the state.

(5) Many industries use Washington tax incen ves.

Washington offers tax incen ves to a wide range of industries including high

tech, agriculture and newspapers. The state offers these incen ves to offset

Washington’s Business & Occupa on (B&O) tax rate that is significantly higher

than in most other states. Major companies such as Microso , Amazon,

Weyerhaeuser, The Sea le Times and hundreds of others use these incen ves.

The Evere Herald just released a report highligh ng other industries that

benefit from incen ves in Washington.

Above and Beyond exhibit lands where The Boeing Company began A key component of Boeing's Centennial celebration is now open to the public at the Museum of Flight in Seattle! Boeing teamed up with Evergreen Exhibitions and NASA to create the 5,000-square-foot, Interactive exhibit, which is designed to encourage children of all ages to get excited about aerospace.

"This exhibit goes to the heart of one of Boeing's main goals in its Centennial year – to inspire the next generation of aerospace visionaries," said Bill McSherry, vice president of Government Operations and Global Corporate Citizenship for Commercial Airplanes. "By investing in high-quality, engaging education, we want to empower a new generation to build their abilities, belief and interest in STEM-relevant skills." The exhibit runs through September 10.

Our Mission, Your Success.

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Not many non‐profit companies can say that 97% of their income is from business enterprises. Not many

companies have twice been selected Boeing Supplier of the Year or received Boeing’s Performance Suppliers Excellence award for 6 consecu ve years. Not many companies offer paid training and job placement in aerospace manufacturing to job seekers while also helping them maintain the new job a er that training. Orion Industries does all of the above. Since 1957 Orion has been providing training for South King County and Puget Sound residents with barriers to employment such as learning disabili es, low income, mental health barriers.

Originally named ORI (Occupa onal Rehabilita on Inc.), Orion started as a way for a group of parents to pro‐vide voca onal training to their children as they transi oned out of high school special educa on classes. From a church basement in Renton teaching woodshop their goal was to create an organiza on that sustained itself from the revenue of the products that were created, rather than fundraising government grants, while also preparing those with disabili es for the compe ve job market. Over the years, the name was changed to Orion Industries and eventually the company transi oned into metal fabrica on, developed a machine shop in the South Sea le neighborhood of Georgetown, and developed a rela onship with the Boeing Company as part of Boeing’s Community Manufacturing Partnership.

Today Orion’s 100,000 square foot facility sits on a 7 acre parcel in Auburn, WA. Not only have they expanded the facility but the programs that they offer as well. In 2007, Orion opened their Office Skills and Customer Service Center. Orion’s Clerical and Customer Service training, The CCS Program, u lizes self‐directed and group instruc on to teach MS Windows, keyboarding, Microso Office, customer service skills, filing, office machines and office e que e and prepares

par cipants for a variety of posi ons that require clerical and customer service skills. In 2009, Orion opened a new Contact Center division. Orion’s Customer Rela ons Training and Support Center features a state‐of‐the‐art contact center that prepares program par cipants for careers in the contact center industry. Not to be le out, the Contact Center Division has been awarded Gold and Silver medals for performance from Contact Center World, the American Teleservices Associa on and has been awarded the American Tella Services award among other awards and honors in the industry. While they provide training in highly compe ve careers, they also track the success of those who complete the programs. Each client program par cipant goes through orienta on, a 1 month assessment, and approximately 4 months of skills training then the 5 month training process, while assigned a counselor and a mentor to help them along the way. Mentors also go through a 4 week training process to be er assist the new clients. Job developers are on staff to seek out posi ons in the corresponding fields and track the trainee’s success a er job placement, providing addi onal assistance when needed to ensure success. Orion boasts an 85% reten on rate a er the first year with the new employer. Last year Orion placed over 135 individuals into a career and provided service for over 350 people. Being a true community leader has its perks, Orion Industries has received Boeing’s Suppliers Excellence award for 6 consecu ve years. Boeing works with 17,000 manufactures in 52 countries, so there is some s ff compe on for that recogni on. Over 50, nearly 60 years a er their founding, Orion con nues to find new and innova ve ways to provide career opportuni es for their program par cipants and to fulfill the vision of their founders. . Find out more about Orion Industries, visit their website at orionworks.org

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SOCIAL SECURITY’S PROGRAMS By Kirk Larson Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist

From women and children, to the elderly and disabled, Social Security has you covered. Because we value and appreciate the differences that make up our na on, our programs are as diverse as those we serve. We’re with you throughout every stage of your life, and we’re always working to provide services that meet your changing needs. Our programs serve as vital financial protec on for millions of people. When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn credits. These credits count toward re rement, disability, and survivors benefits. In Washington State today, there are over 1,274,495 people receiving monthly payments. That is over 19.8 billion dollars per year. A program everyone should be familiar with is Social Security’s re rement program. Whether you’re a young adult paying Social Security taxes for the first me or a re ree receiving benefits, this is a program that will affect you during and a er your working years. You can learn more about your earnings and poten al benefits by visi ng www.ssa.gov/re re/. Social Security administers the largest disability program in the na on. A severe illness or injury robs a person of the ability to work and earn a living. Thankfully, Social Security disability benefits can provide a cri ‐cal source of financial support during a me of need. For more on disa‐bility benefits, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. When a family loses a wage earner, it can be both emo onally and financially devasta ng. However, Social Security can help secure a family’s financial future if a loved one dies with survivor benefits. The best thing you can do for your family is prepare as much as possible: get started at www.socialsecurity.gov/survivors. Social Security’s programs are neutral regarding gender, age, race, and orienta on — individuals with iden cal earnings histories and needs are treated the same in terms of benefits. We’re proud the diverse public we serve reflects the programs we offer. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov today to see how we can serve you and secure your today and tomorrow.

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We are bringing mixers back in a BIG WAY! More to come on

this and more at our Business Insider Luncheon on the 19th.

Please consider suppor ng this annual event either by

sponsoring teachers for the breakfast, a ending and or

dona ng 100 items for the new educator swag bags.

Thank you to the following businesses who

have already contributed!

Valley Chris an School will be celebra ng forty years when the doors open this fall. VCS was established in the fall of 1977 by concerned Chris an parents who wanted the spiritual growth in their children strengthened by their school. Although a ministry of New Day Chris an Fellowship (Auburn Free Methodist Church), VCS con nues as a non-denomina onal school developing Chris an character in children ages two through the eighth grade. VCS accepts children regardless of church affilia on, race, color or creed.

About Us

Are you looking for a school that provides academic excellence, teaches posi ve character development, and is conveniently located? Valley Chris an School is the place for you! Valley Chris an School offers quality educa on from a Chris an perspec ve for students ages two years through eighth grade. The dedicated teachers and caring staff, along with a wonderfully suppor ve group of commi ed parents, challenge students to excel academically and grow spiritually so that they may become the leaders of tomorrow.

Recognizing students have different learning styles, teachers differen ate instruc on to help meet the needs of all learners. Each class receives instruc on in computer technology, and specialists teach Art, Music, and PE (including swimming). Students have the opportunity to par cipate in Kids Choir, Student Council, Robo cs, Track & Field, and Soccer. Field trips at each grade level complement and enrich classroom learning.

We are busy planning for next fall. Our Science Lab is one of the most exci ng improvements that will take place over the summer and will be ready for students by the first day of school in September. The Science Lab will be a shared space for all students in our K-8 program where they can experience science in a fully-equipped room conducive for hands-on labs. We will be equipping our science lab with new furniture, science resource kits, and technology to enhance learning.

Cer fica on and Creden als Valley Chris an School is approved by Washington State as mee ng or exceeding all state requirements as to curriculum, teacher cer fica on, staff, and facili es, and is a member of the Associa on of Chris an Schools Interna onal.

On‐Site Child Care Licensed before school and / or a er school care for children 2 years old through age 12 is available. Each day is filled with fun, engaging ac vi-

es as well as outdoor play to keep children ac ve and happy. Valley Chris an School commits to partnering with families to provide an academically excellent, Christ-centered educa on by infusing the message of God's truth and grace into the children we serve.

Call today at 253‐833‐3541 to schedule a tour! Come visit us at Valley Chris an School - in the heart of Auburn since 1977.

Valley Chris an School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, na onal or ethnic origin in its educa onal or admission policies.

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Becky Clowers

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Thank you Mayor Nancy Backus and Senator Joe Fain for making this day

so memorable for our graduates and a endees. The topics

October– Orientation– Welcome to the

program and what you can expect to learn

along the way (first Saturday– includes BBQ

and mingle with Alumni)

Wednesday, October 12th

Public Health and Health Care

Wednesday, November 9th

Education

Wednesday, December 14th

State Government- A Day in Olympia

Wednesday, January 11th

Transportation– ride the sounder into Se-

attle

Wednesday, February 8th

Local Arts and Culture

Leadership Sign ups beginning NOW!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY for 2016-2017 cohort.

Experience the inner workings of the many facets of the

Puget Sound. Explore various cities and learn some very

valuable leadership skills along the way. Space is

limited to 30 applicants.

Curriculum includes:

Tours of various facilities

Learning about the Puget Sound

Leadership models

Working as a team

Collaborating with non-profits

Mentoring

Wednesday, March 8th

Environment and Agriculture

Wednesday, April 12th

Public Safety and First Responders– Fire,

Police and EMT

Wednesday, May 10th

Business and Technology

Wednesday, June 14th

Leadership Graduation Luncheon

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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Career explora on for over 300 students from the region

COLLEGE PROGRAM

Job opportuni es for all skill levels

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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