Your Chamber News & Updates
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News from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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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.
Space is limited and spots will be reserved on a first come first serve basis.
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Nominations Now Being Accepted!
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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
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Cant listen to the program live on Sundays 8-9 AM? That's OK. Listen to the podcasts anytime! Just go to
KGMI.com
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Tune in to KGMI 790 AM on Sundays at 8:00 am, or listen to the podcast anytime at
KGMI.com
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Member of the Week (this week)
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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:
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Member of the Week (next week)
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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!
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Friday, August 11
7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham
$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.
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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!
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2017 Chamber Golf Classic
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Friday, August 25th
1pm - shotgun start
6pm - happy hour & award ceremony
Early Bird Special (good through July 31)
- $400 per foursome
- $120 per individual golfer
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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.
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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.
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
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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
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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
on Wednesdays 7 - 8 am or 8 - 9 am
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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!!
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Primary Ballots Due by August 1
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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
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Annual Peace Builder Awards
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18th Annual Miles for Memories 5K
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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.
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Celebrate National Oyster Day!
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Saturday, August 5th from 2 - 6 pm
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WCC Awarded $1.3 Million TRIO Grant!
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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
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August Workshops at the WCRC
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Aug 17th, 2-5 pm:
Exploring Equity & Cultural Humility $50
Aug 23rd and 30th, 5-8 pm:
Understanding Conflict $95
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Skagit Bank Anounces New Chairman of the Board, Dan Peth
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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
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Driver's Ed Scholarships Available
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Serving Bellingham and Whatcom County
for more than one hundred years!
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