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Tickets are $175 to attend.   Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber members pay $150.
Group discounts are available for teams of five or more.
Email reservations@shiftyes.com to reserve spots now or discuss group discounts.
Space is limited and spots will be reserved on a first come first serve basis.

Nominations Now Being Accepted!

The Chamber is currently accepting nominations for the following categories:

  • Small Business of the Year
  • Large Business of the Year
  • Green Business of the Year
  • Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Awards will be presented at our Annual Awards Banquet on November 30th

Deadline for Nominations is August 31 at 5 pm
Whatcom Radio Program
Join us on Sunday, July 30 when host Kevin Coleman of WhatcomTalk interviews Mario Bonilla, board member for Brigadoon Service Dogs. 

Next week, August 6, Host Meg Weber from Technology Alliance Group (TAGNW) will be speaking with guests from Faithlife, Emergency Reporting and a third business to be announced!

Cant listen to the program live on Sundays 8-9 AM? That's OK. Listen to the podcasts anytime! Just go to KGMI.com

Want to be a guest on the show? Call or e-mail Shelli@bellingham.com 360-746-2433 for more info
Guy at KGMI
Tune in to KGMI 790 AM on Sundays at 8:00 am, or listen to  the podcast anytime at KGMI.com
Member of the Week (this week)
Congratulations to Blue Skies for Children!!

Established in 1997, Blue Skies for Children's mission is to "raise hope and self-esteem by sponsoring enrichment programs and other essentials for homeless, low-income and foster children"


Member of the week is generously sponsored by:
Member of the Week (next week)
Congratulations to Yeager's Sporting Goods!

Yeager's has been around since before most of us were born: 1921!  As their website remarks: 
 "In today’s world, 95 year old retail stores are rare, but we intend to keep doing it right and are looking forward to our centennial celebration when we hit 100."  And so are we!

   
Member of the Week is generously sponsored by: Washington Gourmet Gifts; Pozie by Natalie; LaserPoint Awards & Promotions; and The Upfront Theatre!
Upcoming Chamber Events
Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Bank of the Pacific
Friday, August 11
7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham
Emcee: Scott Hume of Salish Wealth Management
Featuring music by GMB Entertainment
$16 with RSVP before Wed., August 9 at 7:15 a.m.
$20 AFTER 7:15 a.m. on Wed., Aug 9
NO RSVP accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Thurs, Aug. 10.
Business After Business
Sponsored by My Garden Nursery
929 E. Bakerview Road., Bellingham
Thursday, August 17
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

No RSVP needed.
Members and Non-members are welcome to attend!  
2017 Chamber Golf Classic
Friday, August 25th
Join us for the Chamber Golf Classic presented by Lummi Indian Business Council at Shuksan Golf Course!

12pm check-in and lunch by Applebee's
1pm - shotgun start
6pm - happy hour & award ceremony

 Early Bird Special (good through July 31)
- $400 per foursome
- $120 per individual golfer

Hole sponsors $300! Call Christin at 360-746-2373 or email Christin@Bellingham.com to reserve a hole today!
Chamber Speaker Series
Annual State of the State Legislative Update presented by US Bank

Wednesday, August 30th
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham

$35 for Members
$45 for Non-members
$260 for Table sponsors (seats 6 + table signage)

Deadline is August 25 at 5pm.
Join us for our annual legislative update with representatives from the 40th and 42nd districts.

We will also feature a speaker from the Association of Washington Business to talk about  the approved Paid Family Leave legislation.
Welcome New Chamber Members!
WYPS News & Events
WYPS Monthly Social
August  24, 2017
5:30 - 7:30 pm
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway,  Blaine
Member price with RSVP: Free / without RSVP: $5
non-member with RSVP: $5 / without RSVP: $10

RSVP Here
Morning Buzz
Join us at our weekly morning "Buzz" at various Woods Coffee locations.

On Tuesdays 7:30- 8:30 am or 8:30 - 9:30 am
Barkley Village Woods Coffee

on Wednesdays 7 - 8 am or 8 - 9 am
Downtown Railroad Ave.   Woods Coffee

Member News
WTA Offers Free Rides

All rides on all buses are FREE on WTA (except Route 80X to Mount Vernon) from August 13 through August 19, 2017. Everyone is eligible to ride!!

Primary Ballots Due by August 1
County Auditor Debbie Adelstein is reminding everyone that their primary ballots are due by August 1, 2017.  Use free drop off locations, or stamp and postmark by 8/1

Annual Peace Builder Awards
 

The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center is seeking nominations for the 15th Annual Peace Builder Awards being celebrated on November 17, 2017 at Bellingham Technical College. The deadline for nominations is August 7, 2017. 


Learn More Here
18th Annual Miles for Memories 5K
Saturday, August 5 The Alzheimer Society of Washington is sponsoring their 18th annual Miles for Memories 5K at Zuanich Point Park. Check in is at 9:00 am at the Squalicum Boathouse, and the race begins at 10:30.
Celebrate National Oyster Day! 
Saturday, August 5th from 2 - 6 pm

B-Town Kitchen and Raw Bar is celebrating their first annual Oysterfest. Seafood lovers will enjoy fresh shucked oysters and more.

Learn More Here
WCC Awarded $1.3 Million TRIO Grant!
WCC has been awarded $1.3 million to prepare high school students for college success, supporting low-income and first generation college students.

Learn More Here
August Workshops at the WCRC
Aug 17th, 2-5 pm:
Exploring Equity & Cultural Humility $50

Aug 23rd and 30th, 5-8 pm:
Understanding Conflict $95

For more information, or to register go to training@whatcomdrc.org
Skagit Bank Anounces New Chairman of the Board, Dan Peth
Dan Pet has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board at Skagit Bank. Dan is a third generation member of Skagit Bank, and is excited to be in this new position
Driver's Ed Scholarships Available
Blue Skies for Children's Scholarship Program is open and accepting applications. Applicants to be between the ages of 15 and 17, have an available car, and auto insurance. 

Read more here
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