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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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Advertise directly to chamber member businesses!
We have space for your inserts and advertisements in our newsletter!
Our March/April newsletter will go to print on March 1st.
Deadline for inserts is February 17th.
Inserts are 8.5" x 11" color ads. You can print on one or both sides and have them delivered to every member business. You print 650 copies of your ad and we'll insert them for $150.
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Whatcom Report Radio Program
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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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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 February 16.
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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 -
PogoZone!
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Member of the Week (next week)
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Did you know that you can update your online business listing, revise your list of company reps, or add your personal social media links to your business listing?
Create your login (email
shelli@bellingham.com if you need help!) to access your Member Information Page.
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3101 Newmarket Street, Ste. 101. Bellingham
Thursday, February 16
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome 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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1200 Harris Ave. Bellingham
Tuesday, February 28
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!
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1313 E. Maple St., Ste 201, Bellingham
Thursday, March 2
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!
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Friday, March 10
7:15-9:00 a.m.
3240 Northwest Ave, Bellingham
$16 with RSVP BEFORE Wed., Mar. 8th at 7:15 a.m.
$20 AFTER
Wed., Mar 8 at 7:15 am
NO RSVP AFTER Thursday, Mar 9 at 4:00 p.m.
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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:
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2200 Rimland Dr.. #100, Bellingham
Thursday, March 23
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!
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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.
February 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Filling Station
1138 Finnegan Way
, 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 7:30 -8:30 a.m. OR 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 7:00 -8:00 a.m. OR 8:00-9:00 a.m.
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Minuteman Press announces merger
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Minuteman Press and Speedy Automated Mailers are very excited to announce that we have merged!
We’re also happy to announce that Cameron Stewart has joined our family at Minuteman Press.
If you are doing direct mail, or if you are considering starting a campaign please contact us. We’d love to work with you to make it a success.
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Whether you did business with Minuteman Press or Speedy Automated Mailers, we pledge to provide the same great service and reasonable prices that you have always expected from us.
Mention this email and save $10 off mailing services on your next direct mail campaign
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Celebrate Junior Achievement Breakfast
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RESCHEDULED
February 28, 2017
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
714 Lakeway Dr. Bellingham
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Yep - it's freezing out but there are few things better than laughing with friends (especially in a warm room and an ample selection of beverages). For the full month of February we are celebrating/laughing at the pursuit of love and how it can also be a complete disaster. So grab your sweetie pie or your sweets...and a pie...and come on down to see some improv comedy!
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City to expand opportunities for food trucks in downtown Bham
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The City of Bellingham is partnering with the Washington State Food Truck Association to test several on-street mobile food vending opportunities in three select locations: 210 Lottie Street (City Hall), the 1300 block of Commercial Street (across from the parking garage) and the 1400 block of State Street. These locations were selected due to their proximity to interested businesses and/or limited access to food options. .
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The pilot provides pre-approved food trucks with reserved space to park in the public right-of-way during select hours beginning February 2017. This opportunity will run through 2017 as a pilot program to test the viability of the locations and interest of the community.
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New partner announcement at Corion Landscape Management
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Isaac Burrous, a three-year employee at
Corion Landscape Management, has become a partner and vice president at the Ferndale-based company.
Burrous, who has 15 years of management experience, joined Corion Landscape Management in 2014 as an account manager and moved into business development in 2016.
Read more
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WECU announces new office
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At
WECU®, your business is our business. We focus on developing lasting relationships with our business members. When you are ready to grow your business or just have questions, we there to help. We offer a full range of loan products and services to meet your business needs. If you haven't started your business yet, or are not yet a business member of WECU®, stop by our new Business Loan Center at
3410 Woburn Street to speak with one of our loan officers. We want to help you achieve your dreams!
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Blue Skies announces board
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Blue Skies for Children, a local non-profit organization serving local homeless, low-income and foster children, is excited to announce its 2017 Board of Directors.
Blue Skies Executive Board includes Kathy Cross, owner of LaserPoint Awards and Promotions, board President, Pam Reed, Owner of Alicias’s Bridal & The Formal House, board Vice-President, Kristin Costanza, Development Director, Bellingham Food Bank, board Secretary, and Gladys Hyatt, Retired Partner of Moss Adams, board Treasurer. Returning directors include Scott Caldwell, Financial Advisor from Waddell & Reed, and Julie Fosty, Case Manager of Community & Family Services Foundation. New to the board this year we welcome Diane Trough, Retired, Ellie Margulies, employed by ADP, Kevin Coleman, employed by Whatcom Talk, and Natalie Ransom, owner of Pozie byNatalie.
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The board is searching for three additional board members, if you are interested in a two year board position and have a heart for our local homeless, low-income and foster children, please call Julie Guay at 360-756-6710.
www.blueskiesforchildren.org.
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Seth Carson Agency moves offices
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Carson offers all types of insurance and investment products including home, auto, life and commercial insurance. Seth and his team believe in providing a consultative approach to insurance and invite you to visit the new location.
An open house will be held on February 23rd from 4 pm to 6pm.
Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM. Walk ins are welcome, or call for more information at 360.543.0983
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As human beings, regardless of race, class, gender, or myriad other differences among us, we each need safety, connection, respect, and to be heard. It’s hard to stay open and welcoming of perspectives that differ from our own. This workshop inspires and empowers participants to grow and engage in activities that:
- Honor human diversity
- Promote cultural self-awareness and understanding
- Engage in cross-cultural learning activities to gain in-depth knowledge of the history and culture of ethnic and cultural groups
Examine historical and institutional power of the “isms” - racism, sexism, classism, etc.
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Feb 15th, 2-5pm (rescheduled from Feb. 8th)
$50 ($45 students & seniors)
For more information and registration, contact Leah at 360.676.0122 x123 or leah@whatcomdrc.org.
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Whatcom Community College receives $650,000 NSF grant
to award STEM scholarships to 36 talented low-income students
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Whatcom Community College will use a five-year, $650,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to provide scholarships and academic support for 36 low-income, academically talented students pursuing associate degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, mathematics and physics. Leaders of the “STEM Excellence through Engagement in Collaboration, Research, and Scholarship" (SEECRS) grant will employ strategies that help students to successfully complete STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) associate degrees and promote transfer and completion at four-year institutions.
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Whatcom County Assn of Realtors announce 2016 winners
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Congratulations to the Chamber member businesses who were honored by the WCAR!
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The cozy confines of
Galloway’s Cocktail Bar opened Dec. 28 at 1200 10th St., Suite 102, in Bellingham’s Fairhaven district.
Both Galloway’s and the adjacent 22-room
Fairhaven Village Inn are owned by Gene and Connie Shannon. They named the bar after an Iowa couple who were frequent guests of Fairhaven Village Inn, became friends of the Shannons and then Fairhaven locals after their retirement.
“Gregg and Carla Galloway really represent both locals and visitors,” Connie Shannon said.
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Veritas Media Wins at Wistia Choice Awards
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Veritas Media Productions, a video marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses and nonprofits grow, took first place in two categories in the 2016 Wistia Choice Awards, hosted by
Wistia.com.
Veritas Media won first place in the Storytelling and Hardworking Video categories for two separate video submissions. The Storytelling Award was presented in recognition of the following video produced for the Lighthouse Mission Ministries in Bellingham, WA. According to Wistia.com, the Storytelling Award goes to the video that “tells the best story, through its script, cinematography or editing.”
Link to video: http://veritasmediapro.com/portfolio-item/lighthouse-mission-ministries
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Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Announces New President and CEO
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The board of directors of
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism has hired Sandy Ward as the organization's new President and CEO, beginning Feb. 2, 2017.
Ward is a 30+ year veteran of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. She most recently served as the sales and marketing director for the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour for the past 12 years.
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Four Points Valentine's Day celebration
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Love is in the air at
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center -- and not just on Valentine's Day! Recognizing that some celebrations on Valentine's Day may be limited since it falls on a Tuesday this year, Four Points Bellingham is offering a special dining and overnight package from Feb. 10-19.
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Whoever said improv comedy couldn’t be competitive? We’re taking away the warm and fuzzy feelings of collaborating and are fighting for your laughs in
Face Off (10pm). Our improvisers will enter the proverbial coliseum of comedy to battle against each other with the audience serving as the judge and jury of comedy quality. Your applause will determine the points our players receive in their quest for glory in this high stakes/high energy show! Complete with elimination rounds and competitive improv games, our teams are going to make you laugh until you cry and drink your tears* (okay, half that’s true). *no slurping of tears will occur on our premises
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PeaceHealth Cancer Center welcomes Dr. Robert Raish
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Robert Raish, MD, has joined the
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center practice. Dr. Raish is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He has over 25 years of experience providing cancer care in private practices, academic centers and hospital-based programs in both rural and urban settings.
Dr. Raish’s clinical research has primarily focused on breast, lung and colon cancer. He comes to PeaceHealth from Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, where he served in a number of clinical and leadership roles. He was selected as one of Portland Weekly‘s Top Doctors of 2017.
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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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