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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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Your host this Sunday will be Wes Herman of Woods Coffee. Tune in as Wes talks with Dana Brandt of EcoTech Solar about solar energy.
Next Sunday (10/23) host Kelsey Rowlson of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce will be joined by Alivia Jelinski of Home 2 Suites by Hilton to talk about the Whatcom Young Professionals' upcoming Top 7 Under 40 awards.
Tune in on Sunday at 8:00 AM on KGMI 790 AM or listen to the podcast anytime at KGMI.com.
You can listen to previous program here.
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Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the Annual Awards! The Annual Award Committee has announced the names of the finalists:
Small Business of the Year:
Large Business of the Year:
Planning to attend? RSVP today! The tickets go fast and we sell out every year!
Plan on having a really good time? Our friends at Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa are offering a nightly special of $89 plus tax for anyone attending the Annual Awards Dinner!
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Thursday, December 1st
5:30-9:00 p.m.
$65 Members
$75 Non-members
$750 Table Sponsors - seats 8
Members-only
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Member of the Week (this week)
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Congratulations to Member of the Week
Haggen!
"We believe that a grocery store should be more than just a grocery store. We believe the place that nourishes your family should offer homegrown quality, heartwarming experiences and helpful people inspired to do right by guests, the community and the world. At Haggen, we cherish the strong community bonds and friendships we create in the cities and towns we serve.
Member of the Week is generously sponsored by Washington Gourmet Gifts, Pozie by Natalie, Cupcakes Like it Sweet, and LaserPoint Awards and Promotional Solutions.
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Member of the Week (next week)
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There are 2017 sponsorships available for the Monthly Networking Breakfast. It's a great way to deliver your message to a room full of area business professionals.
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Sponsored by
Four Points by Sheraton
Thursday, October 20
5:30 - 7:30 p.m..
at
714 Lakeway, Bellingham
FREE to attend
No RSVP needed
Members and Non-members are welcome to attend!
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Behavioral Health Career Fair
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Behavioral Health Career Fair
Tuesday, November 1st
11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Friday, November 11
7:15-9:00 a.m.
3240 Northwest Ave, Bellingham
$14 with RSVP, $18 without RSVP
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Chamber Speaker Series:
Leadership Summit
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November 16
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
at Four Points by Sheraton
The featured speakers line-up will be announced soon!
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Thursday, December 1st
5:30-9:00 p.m.
$65 Members / $75 Nonmembers
$750 Table Sponsors - seats 8 (Members-only)
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Welcome New Chamber Members
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Thursday, October 27
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join our group of inspiring young professionals for an evening of casual networking, with a Halloween twist. There will be a costume contest with a fantastic prize, drinks, food, and several other surprises. Make sure to bring a coat for this one!
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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 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m.
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PSE is currently preparing for the 3 forecasted weather systems heading our way this weekend. We are evaluating and preparing available crews and staff to ensure our response is timely. There are 3 natural causes (ie: out of our control ) to be aware of for these incoming weather systems:
- The ground is saturated in some areas due to recent rains which may cause trees to be more susceptible to toppling.
- The leaves are still on many trees, creating a wind sail affect and making the trees more susceptible to toppling.
- The Seahawks are playing at home Sunday, causing our customers to be more frustrated than normal if power outages occur.
Please remember to report your power outage through our smart phone app, website or by calling 1-888-CALL PSE.
www.pse.com/app. Additionally, stay away from and report down power lines by calling 911 or 1-888-CALL PSE.
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TAGNW presents Tech Trends
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Formally known as Cyber Risk, Tech Trends 2016 is the premier technology conference in Northwest Washington. We draw participants from the entire Pacific Northwest region. Tech Trends 2016 is a comprehensive tech event covering many topics.
Immerse yourself in the technology community and learn from people who are at the forefront of these industries.
Hotel Bellwether
October, 20th & 21st, 2016
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The Four Gates Meditation and Yoga Retreat
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Dear Chamber Friends,
Chamber member, Dr. Richard Tran will be bringing Dr. Erhard Vogel to Bellingham for one day - October 29th. Dr. Tran is offering a
$25 discount to Chamber Members!
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Join us for a beautiful day of Self-Discovery. O
ne of the world's top meditation and Self-realization teachers is coming to Bellingham on Saturday, October 29th.
Dr. Erhard Vogel, who teaches among the sages of the Himalayas, will be guiding us through experiences that will help us wake up to our true nature.
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Farm Tunes October at Bellewood Acres
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What:
Harvest Happens!
Come to BelleWood In October for family fun, great food and live music!
Daily Activities Include: Apple & Pumpkin U-pick/We Pick Featuring our famous Honey Crisp Apples and many other delicious varieties. Fresh Cider. Pumpkin Patch. Country Café serving breakfast and lunch. Distillery Tastings. Corn Maze.
Weekend Activities Include: All the daily activities. Apple Bin Train Rides. Distillery Tours at 12 & 2 pm. Face painting. Corn Cannons.
Who:
Anyone who enjoys great music, delicious food & fun farm activities.
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Why: BelleWood Distilling was founded in Lynden, WA by John & Dorie Belisle as part of the mission to bring high quality farm derived products and experiences back to the people.
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Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Wash., will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017. What began as a “college without walls” is now regarded as one of the nation’s top two-year colleges (Aspen Institute). We will honor the positive impact Whatcom has had in our community and in the lives of our graduates at events throughout the year. And we invite community groups, businesses and community college supporters to join us!
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BC & WA to create Cascadia Innovation Corridor
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Premier Christy Clark and Gov. Jay Inslee signed a memorandum of understanding affirming their shared interest in creating regional economic opportunities for innovation in the technology sector. Government and business leaders in British Columbia and Washington are collaborating on the development of a new 21st century tech corridor — the Cascadia Innovation Corridor — to encourage meaningful and results-driven innovation and collaboration.
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Whatcom County home sales this year finally have beaten the boom peaks of 2006 and 2007, but distribution of those sales has changed significantly, according to a real-estate report released on October 4th.
From 2006 through 2014, 44 percent to 47 percent of those home sales were in Bellingham, according to Lylene Johnson of The Muljat Group. Her report is based on data from the Northwest Washington Multiple Listing Service. However, in the past two years, Bellingham’s share of Whatcom County home sales dropped to 38 percent in 2015 and 37 percent through the first three quarters of this year.
read more
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The days are getting shorter, it's getting colder, and for the 9th year - Hellingham is back! Our most popular format of the year opened last weekend and is running all month including a special performance on Halloween night.
Also, back by popular demand, Greg Proops takes stage for a live taping of his podcast The Smartest Man in the World.
Click here to check out all the shows!
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FizzPOP Media voted Best in the Northwest!
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Bellingham Technical College - Advisory Committee Member Recruitment
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Bellingham Technical College is looking to recruit new members to some of our program’s Advisory Committees. Advisory Committee members should either represent employers (a person in a position to hire) or employees.
Below is a list of the Advisory Committees that could use additional representation along with the corresponding administrator’s contact information. If you have a referral (or know someone who might) please contact the appropriate administrator who can help facilitate the process. You can learn more about the scope of the Advisory Committee’s role, from our BTC Advisory Committee Brochure.
Thank you in advance for getting the word out!
Administrator Contact: Walter Hudsick, Dean whudsick@btc.edu
- Welding
- Machining
- Operations Management
Administrator Contact: Tonya McCabe, Dean tmccabe@btc.edu
- Auto Collision Repair Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Fisheries
- Information Technology
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Administrator Contact: Julie Samms, Associate Dean jsamms@btc.edu
- Nursing
- Surgery Technology
Administrator Contact: Therese Williams, Associate Dean twilliams@btc.edu
- Dental Assisting, Hygiene & Clinic
- Radiologic Technology
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Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour Draws Hundreds of Visitors
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Sustainable Connections announces the success of another Whatcom County Farm Tour. On September 10th, the tour drew 1,200+ people to 9 farms, 2 markets and 1 winery.
Every year, locals and tourists interested in experiencing local food and learning about unique farms in Whatcom County take part in the tour on the second Saturday of September. Community groups, individuals, families and bicyclists headed out to explore local farms under sunny skies.
more here
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Lighthouse Mission Ministries opening 80-bed emergency homeless shelter
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Lighthouse Mission Ministries is opening an 80-bed emergency homeless shelter in Bellingham on Oct. 17, responding to the community’s increasing homeless population just as cold weather approaches.
Lighthouse Mission Ministries is converting its daytime Drop-In Center at 1013 W Holly St. to also serve as an overnight emergency shelter for up to 80 men. Emergency shelter guests will be asked to follow some basic behavioral expectations and accommodations will be made for people who have pets. As with most Mission programs, there are no religious requirements to receive services.
more
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Birch Equipment Golf Classic raises $252,000 for Whatcom Hospice
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The clouds parted, clearing the way for a fantastic day of record-breaking fundraising for the Birch Equipment Whatcom Hospice Pro-Am Golf Classic. The 10th annual event grossed over $252,000 for Whatcom Hospice, a record for this Golf Classic. Credit goes to a perfect mix of strong business and community support, the fine staff and facility of Bellingham Golf & Country Club, excellent local and regional pros, teams with top golfers in the community and the streamlining of the event by Tournament Director Sarah Rothenbuhler, CEO of Birch Equipment, and Chair Jessie Everson, Director of Employee & Customer Programs, at Birch Equipment.
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Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center Peace Builder Awards
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Join us in celebrating the
14th Annual Peace Builder Awards Gala on
November 18th. In addition to awards presentations, guests will enjoy a chef-inspired dinner, live music, and Peaceful Poetry Youth Contest presentations; as well as a silent auction, wine wall, dessert dash, and a grand prize raffle.
All proceeds of the Peace Builder Awards Gala will benefit the WDRC and our mission
to provide and promote constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict. We hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Moonwater
Executive Director
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
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Bellingham / Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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