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Whatcom Report Radio Program

Join us on Sunday, June 25 when host Guy Occhiogrosso from the Chamber speaks with 

Christine Palmerton, owner of Nautigirl Brands, LLC.


Next week, July 2, host Scott Hume of Salish Wealth Management will be featuring details of the upcoming Haggen Family 4th of July! 


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!

Guy at KGMI
Tune in on Sundays at 8:00 AM on KGMI 790 AM or listen to the podcast anytime at  KGMI.com
Member of the Week (this week)
Congratulations to SERVPRO of Bellingham 

"SERVPRO of Bellingham offers professional cleaning & disaster restoration to commercial and residential customers." Business Rep. Matt DeSpain-Tonjes is pictured here with Chamber Staff  & Ambassadors.

Member of the Week is generously sponsored by:   Washington Gourmet Gifts , Pozie by NatalieLaserPoint Awards and Promotions, and the Upfront Theatre!
                Photo courtesy of Radley Muller Photography
Member of the Week (next week)
Congratulations to Walton Beverage who have been serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties for 85+ years! Pictured is Jim Callaghan, in charge of Operations and Business Development, receiving recognition of Member of the Week bouquet from Christin Lunny of the Chamber and Cale Luna of Advance Solutions Technologies.

Member of the Week is generously sponsored by:  Washington Gourmet Gifts,  Pozie by Natalie,  LaserPoint Awards and Promotions, and the Upfront Theatre!
                Photo  courtesy of Radley Muller Photography
Upcoming Chamber Events
Hoop It Up 3 x 3 Basketball is Back!
July 4th  11 am
Teams of 4  (3 + 1 alternate), ages 8 & above, can register now for the Annual Hoop it Up 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament, part of the Haggen 4th of July Celebration at Zuanich Park.

Haggen Family 4th of July 
Everyone is invited to spend the day with the largest July 4th celebration in the County! 

Lots of activities throughout the day!


Thanks to all of our sponsors: 
 
Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by
Friday, July 14
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., July 12 at 7:15 a.m.
$20 AFTER  Wed., July 12 at 7:15 am

NO RSVP AFTER Thursday, July 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Business After Business
Sponsored by  Banner Bank
1600 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham
Thursday,  July 20
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!

Welcome New Chamber Members
WYPs News & Events
WYPS July Social
Join our group of inspiring young professionals for a fun evening of casual networking, as well as drinks and appetizers!

July 27, 2017 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar
714 Lakeway Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229

WYPS Member price with RSVP - FREE
WYPS Member price without RSVP - $5 
Non-member price with RSVP - $5
Non-member price without RSVP - $10

Morning Buzz
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. 
Barkley Village Woods Coffee
  
Wednesdays at 7:00 -8:00 a.m. OR 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Downtown Railroad Ave. Woods Coffee

  Visit our website at bellinghamwyps.com
 for more info!
Member News
Environmental Clean Up Project a Huge Success!
The Port of Bellingham has been awarded the 2017 Port Environmental Award by the Washington Public Ports Association for successfully completing one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in state history. 

The $32 million Whatcom Waterway cleanup project removed 110,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment, 5,100 tons of concrete and asphalt rubble, 265 tons of creosote-treated timber and 10,000 tons of polluted soil from Bellingham’s downtown waterfront.


Read More Here

Northwest Washington Fair Tickets for Rodeo, Demo Derby on Sale to Public Now!

Two Northwest Washington Fair fan favorites that are filled with action, the demolition derby and the Lynden PRCA Rodeo, return to the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series this year.

Demo Derby is on Mon., Aug. 14.
Rodeo is on Tues. & Weds., Aug. 15 & 16


Bellingham National 2017 Juried  Art Exhibition & Awards
June 11- Sept. 10, 2017 at the Lightcatcher

The Whatcom Museum is hosting the second  Bellingham National Juried Art Exhibition and Awards. Featuring more than 60 artworks by 29 artists from around the country, the artwork represents interpretations on the theme of “drawing practice” in a variety of media. The artwork selected features modern ideas of language, writing, notation, mapping, movement, dance, performance, as well as connections to space and architecture
Whatcom Women in Business Upcoming Events
There are lots of fun and interesting events over the summer! 
June 27 Meet Mayor Kelli Linville!
July 25 Membership Picnic
August 22 Rachel Lucy from Peace Health

WWIB Annual  Awards Banquet info - click here

E-Cycle Washington – a Success Story 

E-Cycle Washington, the state’s electronics recycling program, has been in operation since 2008, collecting more than 345 million pounds of electronic devices and keeping them out of the landfill. In 2016, E-Cycle collected more than 36 million pounds of  electronics for recycling. 

Read More Here
WCC P artners with UW to Improve Health Care for Underserved Rural & Urban Communities
WCC has been selected by the University of Washington and the state Department of Health to advance leadership in health care education for Western Washington.

Whatcom president,  Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown said:   “This significant opportunity to partner with one of the nation’s leading medical schools is an endorsement of our leadership in health care education. It also speaks to our success in working with local businesses and organizations to expand health programs, as well as meeting employer needs.”

Port Earns Clean Audit from State
The Port of Bellingham is pleased to announce it has received a clean audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office.  The State Auditor’s Office reviews all state and local government financial records each year to ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent properly.  The 2016 Port Audit revealed no deficiencies in the Port’s financial records.

Read Full Article Here
"Love Local" to Win Prizes This Independents Month

The month of July is the time to celebrate our local, independent retailers with Independents Month! Sustainable Connections encourages residents to “love local” by supporting locally owned businesses during this year’s Independents Month and win prizes along the way.

 
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NSA Names Whatcom as One of Four Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber-Defense National Resource Centers
In this role, WCC will function as a “super hub,” helping to support and guide 10 regional centers.

The NSA bestows the designation, recognizing colleges & and universities meeting industry-recognized standards of education & training in the cyber defense field, with curriculum mapped to the NSA’s latest requirements.

lping to support and guide 10 regional centers.
Improvements Planned for Blaine Harbor’s Marine Industrial Area 
The Port of Bellingham will rehabilitate three deteriorated piers in Blaine Harbor in support of the working waterfront. The project will open up additional dock space and increase the load bearing capacity of the piers for commercial fishing vessels and maritime industries which rely on these structures to do business.

Read Full Article Here
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