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Your Chamber News & Updates
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News from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Whatcom Report Radio Program
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Tune in this Sunday with host Scott Hume of Salish Wealth Management.
Tune in on Sundays at 8:00 AM on KGMI 790 AM or listen to the podcast anytime at KGMI.com.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to this morning's Networking Breakfast sponsored by
Lydia Place! Thank you Shultzie Willows and Shannon Day!
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Update your online business listing
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It's that time of the year - when we publish the annual member Business Directory and relocation guide. Make sure that your listing is accurate - go to "Biz Finder" at Belliongham.com to verify your business listing.
If your listings needs to be updated, please update your info before March 1st.
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Application for Leadership Whatcom accepted thru Feb 13
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Leadership Whatcom is a program of the Bellingham/ Whatcom Chamber of Commerce. The goal is to develop the next generation of active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County's many communities and geographies.
This is a highly experiential program that relies on a nonpartisan approach to leadership development.
Learn more at bellingham.com/leadership
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Member of the Week (this week)
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Congratulations to Member of the Week -
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Photo by Radley Muller of
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Member of the Week (next week)
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Congratulations to Member of the Week -
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Photo by Radley Muller of
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Friday, February 10
7:15-9:00 a.m.
3240 Northwest Ave, Bellingham
$16 with RSVP BEFORE Wed., Feb. 8th at 7:15 a.m.
$20 AFTER
Wed., Feb 8 at 7:15 am
NO RSVP AFTER Thursday, Feb 9 at 4:00 p.m.
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Grand Opening Celebration at T
itanium Software
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Monday, January 16
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
4280 Meridian St., Suite 120, Bellingham
FREE to attend
No RSVP needed
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1063 W. Bakerview Rd. Bellingham
Thursday, January 19
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!
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5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
11 Bellwether Way, Suite 210, Bellingham
FREE to attend
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Outdoor Recreation Summit & Expo
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SUMMIT: (for recreation industry professionals)
Friday, Feb. 24
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here for the scheduled events & speakers
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BASECAMP
Friday, Feb. 24
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Boundary Bay Brewery’s Mountain Room
1107 Railroad Avenue, come around back and enter through the alley off Maple Ave
Wrap-up your SUMMIT experience with an exclusive networking event for Summit attendees and EXPO Exhibitors.
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EXPO:
Saturday, Feb 25
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
355 Harris Ave., Bellingham
70 Exhibitors and 700 Attendees
Free to the public
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Thursday, March 16, 2017
3:00-8:00 p.m.
4876 Haxton Way. Ferndale
Click here for info on vendor booths,sponsorships and more!
Thanks to our sponsors:
Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa
Print & Copy Factory
790 News Talk Radio KGMI
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Welcome New Chamber Members
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Join our group of inspiring young professionals for a fun evening of casual networking, as well as drinks and appies.
January 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
NYP Bar & Grill
902 State Street # 105, Bellingham
Tickets are FREE for WYPS members and $5 for non-members.
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Join us at our weekly morning "Buzz" at various Woods Coffee locations to hear the latest in business while starting your day with an extra kick!
You can find us on:
Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m.
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Dr. Richard Wei awarded Top Doc!
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Congratulations to Dr. Richard Wei of Care Medical Group - awarded the Top Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care Physician in Washington State!
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SeaFeast announces 2017 dates
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The organizational team has set the 2nd annual Bellingham SeaFeast for the weekend of Sept. 22-23 downtown and at Squalicum Harbor. The inaugural SeaFeast last fall, themed “Eat, Play, Explore…and Eat Some More,” attracted more than 6,000, and the organizers say they anticipate topping that with possible expansion of sites and attractions in 2017.
Read more
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Art Auction Gala at the Whatcom Museum's Lightcatcher Building
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Dont miss our annual Art Auction Gala, presented by Peoples Bank! Start 2017 off on the right foot with a glittering evening of wining & dining, socializing, and bidding on fine art, experience packages, selections from our favorite local businesses, and more. As our largest fundraiser of the year, the Art Auction Gala is an integral part of the funding that allows us to provide our community with quality exhibitions and programming, as well as new exhibits and learning opportunities.
Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2728134
for tickets!
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Estate Planning – It’s Not Rocket Science
with Ron Hendricks
Legacy. How will others remember you? In this Smart Talk, Ron will discuss planning for the future: what’s the difference between trusts, wills, and power of attorney, as well as estate distribution. Strategies on how to bypass taxes, increase income, and receive charitable deductions will also be presented.
Ron Hendricks is the Director of the U.S. Foundation for Trinity Western University, where he has served since 2001. He is responsible for TWU's fundraising and estate planning throughout the US. Ron is a Certified Advanced Gift Planning Professional and an estate planning specialist. Come with your questions and bring your friends & family. This will be an important talk that you won’t want to miss!
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Wednesday. February 1st. 7-8:30pm
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City of Bellingham offers PayByPhone at downtown meters
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The City of Bellingham is expanding options for paid parking in the downtown core through the launch of the PayByPhone service in the city. Drivers can now pay for and manage parking through the PayByPhone smartphone app or by calling a dedicated phone number, in addition to using the traditional meters and pay stations.
Read more
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Start out 2017 laughing and learning! We are thrilled to offer a full range of classes for all ages and skill levels!
- If you've ever thought you wanted to give it a try - SIGN UP!
- If you think "I could never get up on stage" - SIGN UP! The foundation of our curriculum is about creating an environment to be playful, supportive and give you some great life skills.
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Still have questions or are unsure about taking our classes? Contact Kris Erickson, our Artistic & Education Director, at
kris@theupfront.com
and he'll be able to help!
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Come Together to End Child Abuse in Whatcom & Skagit Counties
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Brigid Collins Family Support Center invites you to join the revolution to end child abuse by attending their annual benefit auction on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Held at the Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa, join a group of amazing champions of children for an evening of fun, love and charitable giving.
The ‘All We Need is Love’ 60’s inspired event will feature approximately 200 silent and live items, a dessert dash and paddle raise. There will be something for everyone at this event, which culminates with a dance party that will make attendees want to twist and shout.
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Supervised Visitation Open House
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This year, the
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center began providing
Supervised Visitation to local families, in partnership with Whatcom County Superior Court. For many children, these visits are the only time they can see their parent. Collective community effort makes this time possible.
You are invited to join us for our Supervised Visitation Open House. This is an opportunity for you to learn about Supervised Visitation, see where visits take place, and be recognized as a partner of ours. Please join us!
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Celebrate Junior Achievement Breakfast
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February 7, 2017
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
at Four Points by Sheraton
714 Lakeway Dr. Bellingham
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P.E.T.S. Program Provides Therapy Dogs at Bellingham Airport
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Whatcom Therapy Dogs has partnered with the Bellingham International Airport to provide a new stress-relieving program: Pups Easing Traveler Stress, or PETS, in the commercial air terminal. Registered therapy dog teams will be in the terminal on a weekly basis to provide passengers and staff with a furry, stress reducing experience. PETS teams will be wearing ID tags and vests that invite travelers and staff to say ‘hi,’ and visit with the therapy dog teams.
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Serving Bellingham & Whatcom County
for more than one century!
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Bellingham / Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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