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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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Join us this Sunday, April 29th when host Guy Ochigrosso of the Chamber talks with Danielle Rosellesen from Trail Blazin Productions about the Cannabis Industry
Next week, May 7: Kelsey Rowlson from The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce talks with Anna Rankin about the Ski to Sea Race coming on May 28th!
Can't listen to the program live on Sundays from 8-9 am? That's OK! Listen to the podcasts anytime! Just go to kgmi.com!
What to be a guest on the show? Call or email Shelli@bellingham.com 360-746-2433 for more information!
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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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State of the City/State of the County Addresses
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Thank you to everyone who attended the annual State of the City/ State of the County Addresses on Thursday, April 27. We had 150 attendees to hear Bellingham Mayor Kelli Linville and Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws.
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Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport northwater ribbon cutting
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The hotel is gorgeous and the staff is first class!
Stop by and check it out!
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Member of the Week (this week)
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"WECU was given a 5 out of 5 star rating for safety and financial soundness from Bauer Financial. 5-Star ratings are only earned by financial institutions that exhibit strength, reliability, and trust. We are honored by the trust that members place in us when they manage their finances through WECU. We are proud to earn this honor year after year and will continuing striving to maintain this level of excellence for you, our members." CEO Jennifer Kutcher
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Member of the Week (next week)
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Congratulations to Member of the Week -
Woods Coffee - celebrating 15 years!
"Woods Coffee was established in 2002 by the Herman family of Lynden, Washington. With a dream of starting a chain of coffee shops, the Hermans pooled their talents and resources to create the first Woods Coffee shop in Lynden. After six months, they opened their second store in the same town. Since then, they have been on a steady growth track. The Herman family currently has a total of 19 stores in the Pacific Northwest: 15 in Whatcom County, two in Skagit County, one in King County, and one in British Columbia."
Member of the Week is generously sponsored by
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Banner carriers needed for parades
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We have opportunities for area middle schoolers (or older) to carry parade banners in the Junior Ski to Sea Parade and the Blossomtime Parade.
Call or email Silvia Reed at (360) 734-1330 for more information! Silvia@Bellingham.com
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Friday, May 12
7:15-9:00 a.m.
3240 Northwest Ave, Bellingham
$16 with RSVP BEFORE Wed., May 10 at 7:15 a.m.
$20 AFTER
Wed., May 10 at 7:15 am
NO RSVP AFTER Thursday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m.
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4260 Mitchell Way
Bellingham
Thursday, May 18
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!
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Join us for the cutest parade you'll ever see!
Friday, May 19
6-7pm
Cornwall Ave, Bellingham
Sponsored by:
Haggen Northwest Fresh
WhatcomTalk
City of Bellingham
McDonalds
Bank of the Pacific
Lummi Indian Business Council
KAFE Radio 104.1
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Saturday, May 20
8-3pm
Lake Padden Park, Bellingham
Sponsored by:
Haggen Northwest Fresh
WhatcomTalk
City of Bellingham
McDonalds
Bank of the Pacific
Lummi Indian Business Council
KAFE Radio 104.1
Birch Equipment
Diehl Ford
Papa Johns'
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Saturday, May 27
12-2pm
Cornwall Ave, Bellingham
Sponsored by:
Sanitary Service Company
City of Bellingham
KAFE 104.1
Haggen Northwest Fresh
WECU
FizzPOP Media
Terry Stach State Farm Insurance
D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
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Welcome New Chamber Members
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April 28, 11am-5pm
Sehome Haggen Parking Lot
Join us Friday, April 28th for the 2nd Annual Whatcom Young Professionals Blood Drive! Find the Bloodworks Northwest Bloodmobile in the Sehome Haggen Parking Lot between 11am-5pm to make your donation!
Each unit of blood collected at our blood drive can benefit up to 3 patients.
You do not have to be a member of Whatcom Young Professionals in order to participate
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Join our group of inspiring young professionals for a fun evening of casual networking, as well as drinks and appies.
May 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sylvia Center for the Arts
205 Prospect St., Bellingham
WYPS Member price with RSVP - FREE
WYPS Member price without RSVP - $5
Non-member price with RSVP - $5
Non-member price without RSVP - $10
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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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May 2 - 4, 2017 This annual event is hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to recognize the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, small business advocates and champions. We're pleased to announce this year's webinars (all times are PST):
May 2nd from 11- 12 pm: The U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Small Businesses, presented by Visa
Register here
May 3rd from 11 -12 pm: 5 Fabulous Habits of Local Business Champions, presented by YP
Register here
May 3rd from 1 - 2 pm: Grow Your Business Online, presented by Google
Register here
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May 4th from 11:30 - 12:30 pm: The Future of Small Business Innovation, presented by Salesforce
Register here
May 4th from 12:30 -1:30 PM: How to Write Your Email Content in 15 Minutes or Less, presented by Constant Contact
Register here
May 4th from 2 - 3 pm
Find the Hidden Money in America, presented by Chase
Register here
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New Restaurant Opening at Four Points by Sheraton!
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May 5th from 11 am - 11 pm
B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar, located at the Four Points Sheraton is a new restaurant concept. Located in the former Poppes 360 space, B-Town will offer one of the only raw bar destinations in the area. Seafood lovers will enjoy oysters, clams, crab and other seasonal selections.
Come on May 5 and enjoy giveaways, an all day happy hour including $1 oysters and signature cocktails!
11 am - 11 pm F & S
11 am - 10 pm M - Th
For more information, visit www.btownkitchen.com
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Celebrate Mother's Day on the Farm!
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Sunday May 14th from 10 am -3 pm
Treat your mom to a special, relaxing day at Bellewood Acres. Festivities will include a delicious Country Brunch, Mom's Mimosa Bar, and a pop-up flower bar by Pozie, where mom can pick out her own custom spring arrangement.
There will also be a Kid's Open Mic and kid's menu available.
Fun for the whole family!
Full menu and advance tickets available at bellewoodfarms.com and eventbrite.com
$12 Kid’s Brunch Advance Ticket
$28 Adult Brunch Advance Ticket
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Auditor Seeks Committees For and Against Fire Protection District 16 Tax Levy
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Deadline May 17
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 16 has submitted a resolution for the August 1 Primary Election ballot to restore and maintain its regular property tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The District has been unable to identify either a “For” committee or an “Against” committee to write statements for the Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
The Auditor is required to make an effort to identify interested individuals and appoint them to such committees to write statements for the Local Voters’ Pamphlet. There is a short window of time to allow for this. Persons interested in submitting a statement in
favor of the proposition and
against the proposition should contact Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, at (360) 778-5105, as soon as possible. Statements both for and against must be submitted by May 17, 2017.
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Interested in Running for Public Office?
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Candidates are reminded that filing week is May 15 – May 19.
Candidate filing fees and the Candidate Filing Guide are also posted on the website. County Auditor Debbie Adelstein says it’s a good idea for all candidates to review the filing guide prior to filing week because regulations can change from year to year. The guide is a complete resource for new and seasoned candidates.
Candidates can file their Declaration of Candidacy online at
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/1891/File-for-Office Online filing opens at 9:00 am, Monday, May 15th and ends at 4:00 pm, Friday, May 19.
For additional information contact Chief Deputy Auditor Diana Bradrick at (360) 778-5130.
Read More Here
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Local company named ''Preferred Agency'' by Premera Blue Cross
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VibrantUSA specializes in Medicare Insurance, also selling Individual & Family plans. As an independent agency, VibrantUSA’s main goal is assisting clients in finding the plan best for them and understanding their options, including Premera’s plan offerings.
“We are thrilled to be selected for the Premera Preferred Agency Program,” said Russell Solberg, VibrantUSA President. “Premera is committed to making healthcare work better, and as a Preferred Agency, we have a unique relationship between our agency team and Premera, which will help us provide an even better service experience for our clients.”
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The Chrysalis Inn & Spa is proud to announce a donation in the amount of $2,160 to Compass Health, as part of their monthly non-profit contribution program. This donation will specifically benefit the organization’s Camp Mariposa® program, a nationally recognized addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth who are impacted by substance abuse in their families.
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Over 110 Openings on Job Board to be Filled in Whatcom County
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The staffing season for Express Employment Professionals is picking up they are looking for quality candidates in in their Office Services, Industrial, and Professional Staffing Divisions for both long-term and short-term opportunities.
Ask how you can earn $50.00 today!
Contact Amanda Zender
Recruiting & Marketing Specialist
Office: 360-734-2457 | 360-734-3812
Email: Amanda.zender@expresspros.com
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WCC i
s seeking proposals from vendors to provide on-campus food services. The estimated time period for the contract is September 2017 – August 2022.
The proposal due date is Friday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
PST For more details, please visit
whatcom.edu/foodservicesRFP.
Contact: Nathan Langstraat, Whatcom Community College Vice President for Administrative Services, 360.383.3350,
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Learn How to Retire and Travel Free with Community Class at WCC
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May 1, 6 - 9:30 pm: Learn how to pursue your travel dreams and keep your retirement money in the bank with national speaker and travel expert Gina Henry. This class is offered through Whatcom Community College’s Community & Continuing Education program.
Registration fee is $59 and includes a 100-page textbook (retail price $39.95) with resources to travel anywhere for free.
To register call 360.383.3200 or enroll online whatcomcommunityed.com.
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May 4, 2 - 4 pm Bellingham Cruise Terminal
You won't want to miss this engaging discussion about tackling difficult workforce and leadership challenges.
Financing: How financing strategies shape and inform business decision making. With Werner Koepf, Jared Keller, and Jonathan Gibbs
Talent:
How to Recruit, Retain, Develop and Stretch
Co-Moderated by Brent Hurtig and Karen Kagar,
with Shannon Anderson, Mark Peck and Maria White
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First in series of steps to beautify downtown!
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Saturday, May 6, 10 am - 4 pm
The public is invited to meet at 1310 Commercial Street to receive maps of where they will weed, water, and bags for weed collection. Volunteers please bring your garden gloves, weeding tools,snacks, and sun gear!
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WANTED: The Next Mainstage Performers!
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You must be 18 or older to audition. No other prerequisites! The audition will be entirely improv based, so just bring a positive attitude, a willingness to work with others, and your creative mind!
Auditions for The Satellite Ensemble start at the top of each hour and are no longer than 50 minutes. If you'd like to audition, email Kris Erickson at
kris@theupfront.com
Please
respond by Wednesday, May 10th.
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WCC Road Trips Include Tours of Terracotta Warriors Exhibit and Olympic Sculpture Park
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WCC’s Community & Continuing Education program is offering two road trips to popular Seattle destinations this spring. Registration is now open.
On Saturday, May 13, see the extraordinary "Terracotta Warriors" buried 2,200 years ago beside the tomb of China's First Emperor, along with numerous artifacts from the first imperial dynasty of China at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center. The group will depart Bellingham at 8:15 a.m. and leave Seattle at 3:30 p.m. The $99 course fee includes transportation, exhibit admission, IMAX film Mysteries of China and audio tour guide. Registration deadline is May 1 at noon.
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On Saturday, June 3, join local artists Trish Harding and Deb McCunn for a guided tour through Seattle Art Museum's 9-acre Sculpture Park, home to a variety of important outdoor sculptures, gardens, and a wide range of environmental waterfront restorations. The group will depart Bellingham at 9 a.m. and leave Seattle at 3 p.m. Course fee is $79. Registration deadline is May 22 at noon.
For more information and to register, call 360.383.3200 or visit whatcomcommunityed.com.
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The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City
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Now at the Whatcom Museum, courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection, this photo exhibition features the haunting black-and-white images of New Orleans-based photographer David G. Spielman. His photographs chronicle the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the arrested processes of rebuilding and recovery that persist in many neighborhoods
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Annual Cascade Cuts Plant Sale to Support Local Farmers This May
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Saturday May 20, 9 am- 4 pm
Cascade Cuts Plant Sale & Fundraiser for Sustainable Connections Food & Farming Program
632 Montgomery Road, Bellingham in the King Mountain neighborhood.
It’s a wonderful way to get your garden going and contribute to a great cause,” says Sara Southerland, Food & Farming Program Manager. “It’s a win-win for the community and our local farmers."
More information:
Visit www.sustainableconnections.org or call 360-647-7093.
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Rental Spaces Available for Non-Profits, Local Arts
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Mount Baker Theatre is more than events with tickets! Community spaces act as an anchor for downtown Bellingham's arts district. Performances, rehearsals, keynote speakers, meetings, and more, happen on the Main Stage, in the "black box" Walton Theatre, and in the 1,200-square foot Encore Room. There is usually something happening in the building in addition to the all-audience ticketed shows.
To inquire about renting the facilities, or about special Encore Room rental rates for local arts, and/or nonprofits, contact Cindi Pree at
cindi@mountbakertheatre.com,
or 360-733-5793 ext. 309.
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Raise Your Profile, Engage More Customers, and Drive Traffic with New Mobile Coupon App!
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Sustainable Connections' paper coupon book will be replaced with a mobile app powered by Chinook Book.
Sustainable Connections members will get a
free annual coupon if they sign up before July 31, although all businesses can receive deep discounts by signing up prior to August. Pricing and details are available at SustainableConnections.org
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2016 brought exciting evolution to the WDRC. They've identified emergent needs and pulled together to address them.
WDRC began their Supervised Visitation Program, grew their Parent-Teen Mediation program, and launched new trainings
. To view the full report, please see the attached link!
Board President, Joan Cervisi states: "We are certain that together, we will realize our vision for Whatcom County to approach conflict in healthy and creative ways."
Save the date for WDRC's 25th Anniversary Celebration Lunch, June 15th from 11:30-1!
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Robert Hall Releases New Book
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Daylight Properties's owner Robert Hall has released a new book entitled:
THIS OLD BUILDING. It is an essential guide for first-time restorers and a must-read for anyone who cares about preserving the historic character of our cities.
Read More Here
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NAS Whidbey Island Invites You to 75th Celebration Public Open House
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Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 9 am - 3 pm
You, your families and friends are all invited to the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Public Open House celebration of their upcoming 75th anniversary. The public open house is an opportunity for the public to learn about past, current, and future operations at the Navy’s only air station in the Pacific Northwest
Come see what the air station is all about!
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Full service web design agency offers unique opportunity to test “fitness” of website success at no charge!
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Sustainable Connections Food & Farming Program is reaching out to let our food and agriculture contacts know that they have a new farm-to-plate weekend-long event planned for this September's Eat Local Month called the Whatcom Food Fest that will include the Whatcom Farm Tour and a number of other events from September 8 - 10.
Contact: diana@sustainableconnections.org
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‘American Idol’ winner McCreery
performing at NW Washington Fair
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Friday August 18: Scotty McCreery will be singing on the Grandstand Stage at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.
Read More Here
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