January 2019, Happy New Year!
On behalf of everyone at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center we wish you a very Happy New Year!!

We have some exciting things coming up for this year - the first of which is happening this month! The 3rd annual Chili Bowl takes off January 29th from 5 to 7 PM! Next up is our Business Excellence Awards; so save the date, February 20th (more information below).

We are stepping our Chamber game up this year and are working harder than ever to link our community with our businesses and create more tourism related events! Get ready for Super Saturday, Workshops, Farmer Markets, Taste of Monroe, Music In The Park, Wings and Wheels, Light up Monroe and our favorite the Monroe Fair Days Parade to just name a few.

Choose Adventure ~ Choose Monroe
Upcoming Events!
January 8th: Chamber Luncheon @The Rock Church 11:30-1pm
January 9th: City Hall Finish 522 meeting 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
January 12: Snowball Enduro @Evergreen Speedway
January 12: Arenacross Nationals @Evergreen State Fairgrounds
January 16: Stop The Bleed Training @YMCA 6:30pm
January 19: Night of the Champions @Evergreen Speedway
January 20: Olympic Weightlifting @ Rebel Mel's Fitness
January 26: Rainbow Bingo @MCSC 6-9 PM
January 29: 3rd Annual Chilibowl @ MCSC 5-7 PM
Who will be crowned the winner??
Business Excellence Awards
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has some amazing businesses that rarely receive the praise and recognition they deserve. The Chamber Business Excellence Awards provide that platform for recognition.  

Please join us for this great event that highlights all that is good about our business community!

Date: February 20, 2019
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Program starts at 6:00 pm 
Location: Monroe High School
Award Nominations are due January 30. Please fill out the Nomination Form to self nominate or nominate someone for a Monroe Chamber Award.
**** All Monroe Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to give out awards to their staff, volunteers and/or vendors as a token of their appreciation for all their hard work in 2018.
If you would like 3-5 minutes on the microphone to recognize your team’s hard work and accomplishments, please indicate so on the registration form to be added to the agenda.
This is a free benefit open to all current Monroe Chamber members. Friends and family are welcome to attend as your guests. Please reserve your table by February 8. There are 7 chairs to a table and all seats are assigned. ****
January Business Spotlight
Edward Jones
When did you start with Edward Jones?

March of 1996 as a Client and August of 2017 as a Financial Advisor

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to spend time with my wife, 4 kids, and 2 grandkids. We like to visit family and friends, snowboard, camp, hike, and try to exercise.

What is your favorite part about being a financial advisor?

Finding out what's most important to each client, helping them to achieve their goals, and working together for the long-term

What is one thing most people do not know about Edward Jones or investments?

The firm focuses solely on individual investors and small-business owners. It is always the right time to invest for yourself, your loved one's, and/or for your employees.