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Member Spotlight: Danielle Rosellison of Trail Blazin' Productions You may know Danielle Rosellison as a chamber ambassador and 2017 chamber ambassador of the year. She's the smiling face that greets you at the Networking Breakfasts. But how much do you really know about her and her business, Trail Blazin' Products? Read About it Here

Leadership Whatcom - Now Accepting Applications Leadership Whatcom is an experiential chamber program designed to develop the next generation of active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants will strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County’s many communities. The deadline for applications is January 27, 2020 with the program beginning on Friday, Feb 21, 2020. Learn more at https://bellingham.com/leadership/

Bellinghamopoly makes a great house warming gift, Pick one up at Village Books, Woods Coffee, Launching Success, Yeager's Sporting Goods, Greenhouse, WWU bookstore and Haggen or buy on our website!

RSVP & Pre-Pay for the Year! Do you forget to RSVP for the Networking Breakfast? Are you tired of having to stand in line to pay Danielle and Laura for breakfast? We have a proposition for you! If you attend all the breakfasts, why not pay for the year and let us RSVP for you for the whole year! That's two things you won't have to worry about in 2020!

Call us at 360-734-1330 or email Liz@bellingham.com.if you're interested!

Whatcom Radio Program January 5: Mary Kay Robinson from Windermere Real Estate will be speaking about Personal and Professional New Year's Resolutions with with Annie Alexander from NW Hypnosis, and Hilary Williamson from Climb Strategies January 12: Mary Kay Robinson from Windermere Real Estate will focus on the Department of Ecology's proposed rules for private wells in Whatcom County. Her guests will be Perry Eskridge of the Whatcom County Association of Realtors and Dave Onkels of the Planning Unit Water Resource Caucus.

Tune in to KGMI 790 AM on Sundays at 8:00 am, or listen to the podcast anytime at KGMI.com Want to be a guest on the show? Call or e-mail Shelli@bellingham.com 360-746-2433 for more info.

Upcoming Chamber Events

January Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Lydia Place Sponsored by Lydia Place Friday, January 10, 2020 7:15 - 9:00 a.m. at Northwood Hall 3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham Emcee: Mary Kay Robinson RSVP is strongly encouraged! $20 with RSVP before Wed., Jan. 8th by 7:15 a.m. $25 AFTER 7:15 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 8th

‌ Please contact Liz@bellingham.com to preregister for the whole year!!

Click Here to Register for the January 10th Breakfast

Professional Development Workshop - Lean / Six Sigma Join us for the first in a series of professional development workshops with partner Bellingham Technical College. The first workshop will feature Lean / Six Sigma! Learn how to grow financial margins, improve quality and grow your business.  Tuesday, January 21 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce 119 N. Commercial St., Ste 110, Bellingham Featuring Jeff Gray and Mason Gray of https://sixsigmatv.net/ - and instructors at Bellingham Technical College

RSVP for this free event

HR for Small Business Managers 99.7% of all businesses are small businesses and many small businesses don't have a HR pro in their office, so those duties fall to the owner or manager. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls. Thursday, January 30 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Baker Theatre Encore Room 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham (use E. Champion St. entrance) Free to attend. Everyone is welcome!

RSVP here!

Welcome New Chamber Members!

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WYPS News & Events

Morning Buzz Join us at our weekly morning "Buzz" at various Woods Coffee locations On Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:30 am Barkley Village Woods Coffee On Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 am Downtown Railroad Avenue  Woods Coffee On Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Bakerview Square (428 W Bakerview Rd) Woods Coffee

WYPS January Social January 23rd 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thousand Acre Cider House 109 Grand Ave Ste 101 in Bellingham Be sure you're a member by checking out our new website featuring a Member Directory ! Read More Here

Job Openings

Express Employment Professionals is Hiring! Expess Employment Professionals has the jobs you are looking for! Current openings in Industrial/Manufacturing; Office/Administration/Skilled Labor/Industrial; and Professional Search/Acct/HR Click here to be redirected to Express.

Member-to-Member & Hot Deals

Fox Hall Special Fox Hall - the event center at the Best Western Plus Bellingham Airport Hotel -has reopened for business, and would love to meet with you about their meeting hall/banquet facility, where you can bring in you own food or caterers. Chamber members receive a 10% discount through 2020! Email Dana Weber at dweber@Bwairporthotel.com Click Here for Details

10% Off Floral Arrangements for Chamber Members! Charming flower arrangements for any occasion! Delivery Available! Call Natalie at (360) 927-1286 Pozie by Natalie Click Here for Details

Member News & Events

USA Today Nominates Our Airport Bellingham International Airport has been nominated for the best small airport in the country by USA Today. Help BLI win this award by voting for them! You can vote for them once a day until January 12th. Read More and Vote Here!

Trainings Announced for 2020 Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center will be offering training sessions in 2020. These include: Professional. Family, & Parent-Teen Mediations Exploring Equity & Cultural Humility Tools for Tough Conversations Managing Conflct as a Co-Parent and Helping Children Through Family Changes. Read More About These Topics Here

New publications help taxpayers get ready and stay ready for tax filing season With the tax filing season almost here, taxpayers should check out two new IRS publications available on IRS.gov. These publications can help people get prepared to submit their tax returns and stay organized with tips for year-round tax planning. Publication 5348, Get Ready to File This publication provides helpful filing information and resources on: Electronic filing options Tax refunds Withholding Estimated tax payments Credits and deductions Data protection Publication 5349, Year-round tax planning is for everyone Life changes can affect taxpayers’ expected refunds or the amount of tax they owe. These changes include things like employment status, marital status and financial gains or losses. Publication 5349 provides tips on developing habits throughout the year that will help make tax preparation easier. This resource also includes a checklist of items taxpayers should have on hand when filing their tax return. More information: Steps to Take Now to Get a Jump on Next Year’s Taxes

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