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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, February 26 for host Guy Occhiogrosso of the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce. Next Sunday, March 5 will feature host Wes Herman of Woods Coffee.
Can't listen to the program live on Sundays from 8-9am? That's OK! Listen to the podcasts anytime! Just go to kgmi.com!
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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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Member of the Week (this week)
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Congratulations to Member of the Week -
Mount Baker Theatre! Celebrating their 90 year anniversary this year!
"The Mount Baker Theatre in downtown Bellingham’s Arts District is the largest performing arts facility of its kind north of Seattle. A beautifully restored 1927 architectural treasure, listed on the register of National Historic Places, the theatre is dedicated to showcasing some of the best live performing artists on both the professional and community levels for audiences in the North Puget Sound area and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia."
Member of the Week is generously sponsored by Washington Gourmet Gifts,Pozie by Natalie, LaserPoint Awards and Promotions and The Upfront Theatre!
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Member of the Week (next week)
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"No matter what their circumstances, every person deserves to feel safe, supported and heard. When we talk about individuals affected by domestic violence or sexual assault, we’re talking about every one of us. When 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner, each and every life has been affected by partner violence or sexual assault.."
Member of the Week is generously sponsored by Washington Gourmet Gifts,Pozie by Natalie, LaserPoint Awards and Promotions and The Upfront Theatre!
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Did you know that you can submit your press releases and business news through your MIC Member Information Center?
Create your login (email
shelli@bellingham.com if you need help!) to access your Member Information Page.
Click on the news release to paste the content and send to the Chamber!
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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
Stop by the Chamber booth and say "Hi!"
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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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Bellingham Business Growth Seminar
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The Leopold Grand Ballroom
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
Wednesday, March 1
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Coworking space
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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For more information, call Silvia Reed, Events Coordinator at 360-746-0737 or email
Silvia@Bellingham.com.
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1728 Iowa St., Bellingham
Friday, March 17
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!
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2200 Rimland Dr.. #250, Bellingham
Thursday, March 23
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
No RSVP needed
Members & non-members are welcome to attend!
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4400 Columbine Dr., Bellingham
Tuesday, March 28
4:00 - 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.
Marchy 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
McKay's TapHouse and Pizzaria
1118 E Maple St
, 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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MBT - Celebrating 90 Years!
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Business Financing Options
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Here are five simple questions to help determine which financing option may be a fit for your business. Click on the link to read more
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Whatcom Museum features the Katrina Decade
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January 14 – May 14, 2017, Lightcatcher building at Whatcom Museum
The Historic New Orleans Collection marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with the release of the book and exhibition
The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City. Traveling to 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.
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TAGNW offers financial planning seminar
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March 8th, 11:30-1:30 at
Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham
Join TAGNW for a workshop and catered lunch with financial advisor, Meg Bartelt. Meg will walk the audience through the basics of financial strength for women, and especially the importance of career success. She will specifically touch on two topics of most concern to the TAG Women in Tech Group: How (and why!) to invest and the finances of parenthood.
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Non-traditional education and career paths explored
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Upcoming workshops at Whatcom Community College will introduce middle school students to non-traditional education and career paths.
The March 4 “Guys and Guts” and April 22 “Girls Go Tech” programs allow 11-14 year-olds to learn about the worlds of healthcare and technology respectively through thought-provoking activities.
The workshops also include information sessions for parents wanting to learn more about access to college and WCC’s professional-technical programs.
Read more
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The New Cold War – NATO, Russia and the Re-division of Europe”
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Whatcom Community College (WCC) history and political science faculty and the Politics Club invite the public to a presentation by former United States amabassador John M. Koenig. He will discuss “The New Cold War – NATO, Russia, and the Re-division of Europe” 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at Heiner Theater on WCC’s campus.
Read More
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Community rallies to detect hidden heart conditions for local youth
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Close to 200 local teenagers were screened for potential heart problems at the sixth community Teen Heart Screen in Whatcom County, held at Meridian High School on Feb. 15. Students from Meridian, Blaine, Lynden Christian and Mount Baker high schools participated in the free program.
Dr. Elisa Zaragoza,
PeaceHealth Medical Group cardiologist and medical director for the teen heart screenings, championed this event.
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Interested in a career in the energy industry?
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Join us for Energy Industry Careers Night 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in BTC’s Settlemyer Hall. This free event is presented by Bellingham Technical College.
You'll get to hear from professionals in the oil and gas industry, BTC alumni in the field, and BTC faculty who can talk to you about programs that will prepare you for your career. Welders, electricians, industrial maintenance technicians, operators and instrumentation techs are just a few of the career paths in the energy industry.
Sign-up is required: www.btc.edu/energynight
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BTC Culinary Arts Students Awarded
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Bellingham Technical College’s (BTC) Culinary Arts program team participated in the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Regional Culinary Salon held at Joliet Junior College in Illinois on Feb. 3-4. BTC came away with silver award (.21 of a point away from gold) at the annual ACF regional Student Team of the Year competition.
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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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