Battle Ground Village in the News
Harvest Days has come and gone and made a lasting impression as it passed through Battle Ground Village.
July 2009
Battle Ground Village was pleased to be the host for this year's BG Community Library Book Sale, the first Annual Half Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society, BG Farmer's Market, Vancouver Bike Club’s bike rally, Body Rhythms Dance Studio – dance exhibition and so much more.
The Vancouver Bike Club participated in this
year's Celebrate Harvest Days with Battle
Ground Village Events by leading a bike rally
on Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18
sponsored by Battle Ground Village. The ride
started and ended in the Center Park Pavilion
of BG Village with a lot of fanfare and
excitement. The rides lead by Dennis Johnson
and Joe Toscano went from a gentle scenic
ride to a more advanced ride through Battle
Ground countryside and covered distances
from 22 to 27 miles, respectively. The bike rides were sponsored by Battle
Ground Village with catering provided by Kitchen Goddess and Goldies BBQ.
Battle Ground Village would like to encourage local bike clubs and organizations
to visit us.
The First Annual Half Marathon was an
overwhelming success with over 220 participants
running and walking 13.1 miles on Sunday, July
19. The participants showed up early and were
ready for a 7:00 am start. The first runner made it
back in 1 hour and 21 minutes (Wow!). The last
walker came back in in just a little over 5 hours
and was welcomed with as much enthusiasm as
the first runner in. Captain Crystal from Morning
Star Balloon Company was very gracious in
providing tethered balloon rides throughout the
morning. It was great fun seeing a Hot Air Balloon
in Battle Ground right next to the Marathon
starting point. Thank you to the Lewis River Dixie
Jazz Band for providing entertainment for the
crowd at BG Village and the numerous sponsors
who lent their support to such a great cause.
The Friends of the BG Community Library raised nearly $5,200 at its annual Harvest Days Book Sale. Many volunteers worked long and fulfilling hours to host this year's book sale – the first at the library's new location in BG Village. The Friends of the Battle Community Library are grateful to the new surroundings and the rewards that come with it. The new Community Meeting Room features a glass wall leading into the children's reading area and it is very rewarding to be able to see the results of year's worth of book sales and other fundraising events. A big "Thank You" to the community for years of support and participation in another great Book Sale!
BG Village also held it's first every "Movie in the Park" featuring the movie Twilight. This was a huge crowd pleaser with numerous requests for a repeat performance (with a different movie of course!). We would also like to thank Battle Ground Cinema's for providing us with the popcorn for this showing and donating movie passes for our various giveaways.
To see our upcoming events, please visit the Battle Ground Village calendar of events at www.BGVillage.com/calendar. The calendar is updated on a regular basis. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to complete the contact form available online at www.BGVillage.com or call our office at 360-666-0307.
Battle Ground Village Provides Green Experience:
September 2008
It's not often I find an inspiring development in Clark County, but Battleground Village, located at 119th Street and Commerce Avenue in Battleground, has done it.
Battle Ground Village Featured on Channel 8 News – KGW Channel 8 News interviews Dennis Pavlina for a feature story on new lifestyle centers in the Northwest.
August 2008
Battle Ground Center Named Top Project in Southwest Washington by the Vancouver Business Journal – U.S. and World Green Building Councils founder David Gottfried keynote speaker at presentation.
August 1, 2008
Battle Ground, WA. Battle Ground Center, a new 108-acre mixed-use development located at Eaton Blvd and Commerce Avenue in Battle Ground, WA, was honored by the Vancouver Business Journal as Southwest Washington's Top Project. Construction costs are expected to reach $57 million when completed in 2009. Recognized as "a distinctive, mixed-use development at the burgeoning heart of Clark County," Battle Ground Village also hosted the journal's recognition event on July 24, the best-attended event the Vancouver Business Journal has ever sponsored (more than 350 registered attendees).
Developer of Battle Ground Center is The Gold Medal Group, with marketing and leasing by The Management Group. "We're creating a true-mixed use community with retail, medical and office buildings, live/work, green space and parks," said Dennis Pavlina, president of the Gold Medal Group. "It's an honor to be recognized as the Top Project."
David Gottfried, founder of the U.S. and World Green Building Councils was the keynote speaker at the Top Projects event. Gottfried's keynote speech addressed "The New World of Green," explaining how transformational change in how we conduct business, make products and manage our organizations is undergoing explosive growth. He also spoke at two invitation-only events hosted by Battle Ground Village.
The Vancouver Business Journal has produced Top Projects for the fifth straight year. Top Projects is the only event focused exclusively on construction and development activity in southwest Washington. The 2008 event honored projects that have broken ground between June 1, 2007 and May 31, 2008.
Battle Ground Village is a new 21-acre, 140,000-GLA open-air, mixed-use retail center that combines a classical European feel with modern, upscale retailers and restaurants reflecting the lifestyles of the Pacific Northwest. Battle Ground Village is part of the 108-acre Battle Ground Center, which also includes The Oaks at Battle Ground Village (40 live/work condominium units), Battle Ground Corporate Center (38-acre business park), Commerce East Industrial Park and Sixth Street Station (167 new single-family homes and duplexes). Battle Ground Center is developed with a focus on sustainability, including the use of sustainable construction products and methods, energy efficiency and clean air practices.
Vancouver Business Journal (VBJ) Photo Gallery
CVTV Video of Top Projects 2008
Carmen Villarma Selected As Woman Executive of the Year by the Portland Business Journal – Fourth Annual Orchid Awards Honor Regional Women for Accomplishments in their Profession and Community.
April 25, 2008
Portland, Or. Carmen Villarma, President, The Management Group, Inc. (TMG) has been chosen as Woman Executive of the Year in the $25 million and under category by the Portland Business Journal, based on nominations from the publication's readers and staff.
Villarma founded TMG with two employees in 1985. Headquartered in Vancouver with satellite offices in Portland and Kennewick, WA, TMG is now one of the leading full-service property management and real estate firms in the greater Portland/Vancouver area. In the last 23 years TMG managed and developed countless single- and multi-family units and numerous commercial projects. Today TMG has more than 14,000 residential single- and multi-family units and homeowner associations on its roster. Currently in development is Battle Ground Village, a new open-air, mixed-use community in Battle Ground, WA.
A dedicated professional, community leader and volunteer, Villarma serves on the Board of First Independent Bank and Washington State University's Diversity Council. She was appointed by Governor Gregoire to the Washington State Economic Development Finance Authority board of directors. Villarma was also recently honored as one of the most powerful women in Clark County and serves as Chairman of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.
Villarma and her company also support the Southwest Washington Breast Cancer Center, Relay for Life, the Friends of the Library and the Foundation for Early Learning.
For more information: www.TMGnorthwest.com.
Delta Computers Relocates to Battle Ground Corporate Center
March 31, 2008
BATTLE GROUND, Wa. TMG is please to announce the relocation of Delta Computers to its Commerce East Industrial Park development within Battle Ground Center.
Owners of Vancouver based Delta Computer systems have purchased a two-acre industrial site in Commerce East, the industrial portion of the 108-acre mixed used development known as Battle Ground Center. The construction of the building could begin later this year on the 20,000 sf facility, stated Steve Nyland, co-owner. Delta Computer designs, manufactures and sells motion controllers and equipment for industiral uses. Delta Computers is relocating from its EastRidge Business Park offices to the Commerce East Industrial Park. They join others tenant's such as Old Castle Glass, Ideal Foods and Trail Tech.
For more information: Battle Ground Corporate Center.
Battle Ground Village provides new location for Harvest Days
March 31, 2008
Battle Ground's Harvest Days, presented by the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce, will be in a new location for the first time this year. Due to construction of the city's new community event center, the event will be at Battle Ground Village, part of the 108 mixed use development know as Battle Ground Center. Battle Ground Village has offered several acres of property at SE Grace Avenue and SE Rasmussen Boulevard for a carnival, rock climbing, the annual book sale, a micro beer and wine garden, numerous craft and food vendors, a stage for entertainers, among many other activities. Harvest Days is July 17th-20th, with the annual parade July 19th.
Contact the chamber for more information: 360-687-1510 or www.battlegroundchamber.org.
Battle Ground grows UP
The Columbian
June 24, 2007
Observers say a $200 million project rising on the east side of Battle Ground could counterbalance newer development to the west and draw visitors to the city's older downtown core.
"It's starting to generate some interest," said Carmen Villarma, president and owner of The Management Group, which will manage and lease buildings inside the commercial area. The project is being developed by The Gold Medal Group, owned by Villarma's husband, Dennis Pavlina. It has invested $10 million so far.
How We Learn: County libraries await new, exciting chapter
The Columbian
February 25, 2007
Clark County's public libraries had a big year in 2006, with promises of major changes to come.
On paper, at least, not much is different for the 13-branch Fort Vancouver library system that counts nearly 824,000 books, magazines, videotapes, DVDs, and audio book CDs and tapes in its collection. The system serves residents over 4,200 square miles from...
Battle Ground focused on future
The Columbian
February 8, 2007
Outdoor sports activities will fuel economic development in the city and will help turn it into a Clark County destination, Mayor John Idsinga said during his State of the City speech Wednesday night.
Idsinga discussed the various projects that will attract outdoor enthusiasts as images of people hiking, running and skateboarding were projected on a large screen.
A Shoulder to Lean On
The Columbian
January 7, 2007
We count down the county's top construction projects, from retail havens to healthcare facilities. Retail will continue to be the dominant development theme in Clark County this year as a host of national store chains and restaurants enter or expand in the areas growing consumer market.
Battle Ground Center is one of Clark County's largest construction projects for 2007.
Building a better '07
The Columbian
January 7, 2007
Retail will continue to be the dominant development theme in Clark County this year as a host of national store chains and restaurants enter or expand in the area's growing consumer market.
Of the three largest construction projects getting started here this year, all have a retail component. Together, they will add more than 400,000 square feet of mixed-use space worth $580 million to the market.
District gives B.G. library boosters $750,000
The Columbian
November 1, 2006
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District board has agreed to pledge $750,000 from its reserves for a new Battle Ground Community Library , a move that could help speed construction of the building.
By a 5-2 vote Monday night, the board chose to better the initial $630,000 request from Friends of the Battle Ground Community Library . The higher amount puts the booster group 75 percent of the way toward what's needed to purchase space for the library in the new Battle Ground Village ... Full story coming soon
The Power of 2
The Columbian
April 16, 2006
Dennis Pavlina, owner and operator of The Gold Medal Group, and Carmen Vallarma, owner and operator of The Management Group, met at a Clark County homebuilders and realtors dinner in the early 90's. By leveraging their complementary professional interests, the duo has experienced tremendous success ...
B.G. project opens model homes Saturday
The Columbian
March 10, 2006
BATTLE GROUND - The latest housing project in booming Battle Ground will open its first model homes Saturday.
Sixth Street Station, which was planned in conjunction with the new commercial-retail Battle Ground Village, will eventually have 169 houses. The first 62 houses, which take up the western third of the total project, will be built this year.
Averaging 1,100 to 1,500 square feet in size, the house built by New Tradition Homes are considerably smaller than the U.S. average ...
Battle Ground's future motivates developer Pavlina
The Columbian
February 6, 2005
Several things about Battle Ground excite developer Dennis Pavlina.
For a start, the city's projected population growth over the next five years calls for 1,000 new residents per year. Another plus is Battle Ground's higher-than-average retail spending statistics, thanks to its north-central Clark County location.
And city leaders, Pavlina says...