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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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Transworld Business Advisors
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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, LaserPoint Awards and Promotional Solutions.the The Upfront Theatre!
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Member of the Week (next week)
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Top 7 Under 40 winners announced
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The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, the Whatcom Young Professionals and The Bellingham Business Journal teamed up to find the top professionals under 40 years old who are doing good work in Whatcom County. In September community members sent in their nominations, and out of 70 nominees, a panel of judges has determined the top seven for this year. The judges considered each nominee based on their character, community involvement, initiative and tenacity, leadership, professional accomplishments, selflessness and vision. Five of the seven are Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber members.
Out of the seven winners of the award, one will be given the no. 1 top prize. The final winner will be revealed at the Top 7 Under 40 Award event.
Friday,
Nov. 18
5:30 p.m.
520 Flora St. in Bellingham
Free to attend, but tickets are limited.
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The winners of the 2016 Top 7 Under 40 Award:
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Did you know that you can post
member-to-member deals on our website? And as a member, you can take advantage of the deals that are offered?
Click here to see the current member-to-member offers:
You can also post job openings, community deals/sales/specials and RFPs on our website.
Have you ever wanted an estimate (RFP) from member businesses? Well, now we can do that!!
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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
The US Marines will be in attendance to accept donated toys for Toys for Tots. Let's all bring an unwrapped gift and make the holidays special for less fortunate children in our area.
Our friends at Launching Success will be on hand to sell toys for donation to Toys for Tots.
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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)
Thank you to award sponsors:
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Welcome New Chamber Members
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Top 7 Under 40
Young Professionals Award
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Come see who will be awarded the Young Professional of the Year!
Friday, November 18
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
250 Flora Street, Bellingham
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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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Children’s House International will host its Third Annual “Breakfast with Santa” on December 3rd which will benefit CHI’s overall international efforts with this year’s focus on our program in India.
Our goal is to raise $15,000 to award grants to help more families adopt a special needs child. PLEASE JOIN US! YOUR SUPORT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO ACHIEVING THESE GOALS!
WHEN: December 3, 2016 at 9am WHERE: Christ the King Bellingham
Presale
Adults - $12 Seniors- $8 Kids- $6
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FizzPOP & caffeine at Whole Foods
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FizzPOP Media will be hanging out at Whole Foods Market in Bellingham on November 11 from 4pm-6:30pm. We will be buying the first 30 people that come visit us a cup of delicious Whole Foods Coffee on us.
Also we will be doing a drawing for a Whole Foods Gift Bag and an Amazon Echo Dot! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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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!
.Just use the coupon code:CHAMBER.
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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Sommer Cronck of RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. has successfully completed the e-PRO Certification Program and has been awarded the e-PRO® Certification, the official technology certification program offered by the National Association of Realtors®.
Read more
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Video shoot at The Upfront Theatre
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Let's all show up for that show and support The Upfront Theatre! Tickets are only $8!
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Chuckanut Bay Gallery and Sculpture Garden's one-day sale
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Festivities include a storewide 10% discount (excluding purchase of gft cards), the first 50 people through the door receive a special gift bag, there will be special "give-aways" throughout the day and enjoy freshly baked treats and hot apple cider while you shop.
Plenty of easy parking, we offer complimentary gift wrapping and we have many gift consultants available to assist with ideas for that special someone. We also offer world-wide shipping.
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WCC's bachelor degree in IT Networking
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Whatcom Community College will offer its first applied baccalaureate degree – a bachelor of applied science (BAS) in IT Networking – in fall 2017. But eligible students – including those with an associate degree in an IT-related field – should begin planning now for the competitive entry process, which opens Jan. 17, 2017. Program administrators recommend students meet with a WCC advisor to learn more about the program, career options and the enrollment process. To schedule an appointment, email
BAS-ITnetworking@whatcom.ctc.edu or call 360.383.3080.
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Oak Harbor Honors Our Nation's Veterans
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The Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them on Veteran's Day for "Oak Harbor Honors Our Nation's Veterans"
Friday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m.
At Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center
950 NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor
Guest Speaker: Captain Brett W. Mietus, United States Navy
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Businesses have been receiving telephone calls offering different products for sale (hats as an example). They state the purchase will benefit the Burlington-Edison High School or the Burlington-Edison School District.
The company offering the products has no connection to BEHS or the school district. Should you receive any calls of a similar nature, please call the district at (360)757-3311 to verify.
Thank you for being aware!
Linda L. Jones
President/CEO
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
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Itek Energy expanding to waterfront
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The Port Commission has authorized a Purchase and Sale agreement with Pando Innovations, LLC (
Itek Energy) for approximately two acres of property and a 48,000 square foot warehouse near Bellingham’s downtown waterfront at 800 Cornwall Avenue. This transaction allows Itek Energy, Washington’s leading manufacturer of solar panels, to expand and hire additional employees to meet a growing demand for commercial and residential applications.
“Itek has experienced tremendous growth since we began full production in 2012’” said Founder and CEO of Itek Energy, John Flanagan. “We need a larger manufacturing facility to help meet a growing demand for our products as consumers recognize the benefits of solar to the environment, prices become increasingly competitive with carbon-rich sources of energy, and our company continues to introduce innovative technologies to the market.”
Itek Energy currently employs 95 full-time workers and plans to hire an additional 30 employees after the Cornwall Plant is up and running.
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General Election Ballots have been mailed
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General Election ballots are being mailed today, County Auditor Debbie Adelstein announced. If a registered voter doesn’t receive their ballot by October 28th, they should call the Election Division of the Auditor’s Office immediately at (360) 778-5102.
Due to the increased size and weight of the General Election ballot, postage required to mail the ballot is $.68. Auditor Adelstein encourages voters to deposit their ballot in one of the 15 official ballot drop boxes that are located throughout the county.
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What:
Ciderfest!
Come to BelleWood for CiderFest! Family fun, great food and live music!
Hard Cider Tasting. Brat Bar. Home Cider Brewing Competition $10 Entry, Winner Takes Pot. Workshop featuring Cider Brewing Basics. Great Live Music!
Who: Anyone who enjoys cider, great music, delicious food & fun farm activities.
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.
When:
Saturday November 5th
For more information visit
bellewoodfarms.com.
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On November 2nd from 6:30-8pm, Lydia Place and The Upfront Theatre will partner to take a serious stand for homeless families at the first annual “Humor for Housing.” Presented by Pysden Team-Caliber Home Loans, this comedic event is a fundraiser to benefit Lydia Place and their mission to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness for children and their families in Whatcom County.
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Bellingham / Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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