Advanced Messaging & Dispatch

Having an effective and reliable answering service dispatch system is an important component of any service business. A dispatch answering service must be prompt, polite, organized, and able to deal efficiently with customers. Correctly handling message dispatching can be the difference between life and death for a business, especially small ones that are looking to make a good impression on first-time customers. AMD guarantees reliable and effective telephone answering, customer service, and message dispatching through their highly trained professional receptionists.  Visit their website today!

Walker Insurance Agency

Walker Insurance

Walker Insurance is a diverse team of Insurance Professionals united in serving the needs of their clients. Faith, Trust, Generous Spirit, Hard Work, and Integrity are the cornerstones of their daily decisions as they face challenges and pursue excellent client care.

Serving a broad spectrum of “Main Street” clients from “ma and pa” to “mid-sized” business. Their strong Underwriting Relationships and Unique Expertise within certain risk classes allow them to provide an unusual level of effectiveness for Contractors, Franchised Car Dealers, Churches, and Other “Off Main” risk classes.

Walker Insurance was built writing both Personal and Commercial Lines of Property and Casualty Insurance. Through a natural progression in serving the needs of their clients, they have expanded services to include; Group Life and Health, Individual Life and Health, and Estate Planning.

Walker Insurance Agency is independently owned and operated. Their main offices are on the ground floor of the old Mercantile building aka “The Merk” in Longview, WA.

Fundamentals of Bids & Contracts

November Class PostcardInstructor: Frank Randolph & Ryan Busby; Walstead Mertsching
November 9
This class will address the fundamentals for small contracts ($20,000 and less). The instructors will review the formation of a construction contract and the ability to enforce it; define key terms, provisions and implied terms to protect contractors in the event of future litigation; and discuss warranties, performance and remedies.

2018 Home, Garden & Leisure Show

May 19th & 20th, 2018

2018 Home Show Poster

The Home, Garden & Leisure Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. The Show includes numerous home improvement and landscaping exhibits with product demonstrations and ideas. With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the Home, Garden & Leisure Show inspires homeowners with countless ideas on enhancing their home’s comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value.

2018 Home Show Exhibitor Registration Forms

2018 Home Show Sponsorship Information

2018 Home Show Map

2018 LEGO Competition Registration Form

2018 Gardening Workshop Schedule

 

“Is Cowlitz PUD Work Good for Your Business?”

October Class PostcardInstructor: Colleen Neel, Energy Efficiency Specialist, Cowlitz PUD
October 12
Covers information on the various PUD programs that require Qualified and Courtesy contractors, the requirements for those contractors (insurance, licensing, certifications), and expectations from the PUD. We will discuss training opportunities, workload, and current challenges.

Forklift Training & Certification Course

Forklift Training PostcardForklift Safety Training & Certification

Instructor: Travis Brock, ASP CHST, Shield of Armor Safety
October 25, 2017 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Do your employees operate a Powered Industrial Truck, better known as a fork lift? We can help lift your firm to success by offering a qualified level fork-lift operator course. Your employees will be trained on the following different Classes of Powered Industrial Trucks: 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7. We will provide classroom training for these types of lifts and a practical evaluation tool to be used at your convenience.

Register Online or Register by Mail

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2017 Cheater’s Cup Winners Announced

2017 Golf Thank You Web

Thank you to all of the players, sponsors and volunteers that made this year’s Cheater’s Cup a fun and successful event!

Winning Team: Western Fire
Golf Bunco Winning Team: PARR Lumber / WEYCO
Long Drive Winner: Mike Van Orden
Closest to the Pin Winner: Marge Sims
Golf Chip Winner: Brad Pershing

2017 Golf Sponsor Thank You Page


The LCCA hosts an annual one-of-a-kind golf tournament that is the event of choice for light-hearted golfers and non-golfers alike. This highly anticipated event is limited to just 18 teams of four. No matter whether you sponsor or play, the “Cheaters Cup” presents an outstanding marketing and networking opportunity that reaches a large diversified group of members and guests. Proceeds benefit the LCCA Scholarship Fund.

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR

When: June 1st, 2018. 1:00 PM Shotgun start
Where: Three Rivers Golf Course, 2222 S River Road, Kelso, WA

Thank You for Participating in the 2017 Home, Garden & Leisure Show

2017 Web Banner Thank You for Home Show
Thank you for joining us at the 2017 Home, Garden & Leisure Show. We hope that your experience was enjoyable and that you gained some great ideas to improve your home and garden.

We appreciate the generous sponsors that made this event possible: Cowlitz PUD, Newrock Homes, C&R Tractor & Landscape, Lexar Homes, Renaud Electric, Watkins Tractor & Supply, B&M Heating and Air Conditioning, Specialty Concrete, Woodstove Warehouse, Sleep Number, and Fibre Federal Credit Union.

Thank you to all of our exhibitors for setting up engaging displays that showcased their products and services available to improve our homes and gardens. Thank you to the WSU Cowlitz County Master Gardeners for hosting FREE Gardening Workshops and a huge sell-out plant sale. Thank you to Pull Up A Chair Painting for hosting a demonstration paint class. Thank you to Longview Parks & Recreation for organizing the LEGO® Birdhouse Competition, and to Bricks & Minifigs, Newrock Homes, and Top Guard Roofing for sponsoring the competition.

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2017 “Cheater’s Cup” Golf Classic

2017 Golf Web BannerThe LCCA hosts an annual one-of-a-kind golf tournament that is the event of choice for light-hearted golfers and non-golfers alike. This highly anticipated event is limited to just 36 teams of four. No matter whether you sponsor or play, the “Cheaters Cup” presents an outstanding marketing and networking opportunity that reaches a large diversified group of members and guests. Proceeds benefit the LCCA Scholarship Fund.

When: June 2nd, 2017. 1:00 PM Shotgun start
Where: Three Rivers Golf Course, 2222 S River Road, Kelso, WA

Click here for the 2017 Cheater’s Cup Golf Sponsorship Information.

Click here for the 2017 Cheater’s Cup Golf Player Brochure

Click here for the 2017 Cheater’s Cup Registration Forms

2017 Spring Homeowner’s Resource Guide Now Available

The 2017 Spring/Summer Homeowner’s Resource Guide is now available! Download a copy for an up-to-date list of LCCA members – contractors and associates – by trade category and alphabetically. Read about Spring Home Maintenance Tips from our members including:

Spring 2017 Directory Cover

  • HVAC Preventative Maintenance
  • Choosing a Builder for your New Home
  • Ask the Pro’s: Septic & Sewer Maintenance
  • Renovation Financing
  • Mulching for Healthier and Attractive Flower Beds
  • Heating & Cooling Your Home
  • Helpful Fire & Water Damage Tips

Also see our Online Directory.