Your Chamber News & Updates
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Annual member directory deadline is Feb 14.
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We want you to have the opportunity to update your business address, phone # and website in our Member Information Center prior to the Feb 14 deadline.
Sales reps from Sound Publishing will reach out to give you the opportunity to advertise in the directory.
The directory includes relocation information for new residents and businesses and is distributed locally and around the country.
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Gabriella Boulos, Program & Events Intern
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My name
Gabriella Boulos
and I am senior at Western Washington University where I am majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Communication, Human Resources Management, and Leadership.
I have lived in Whatcom County my entire life, graduating from Ferndale High School in 2011. It has been a wonderful experience seeing how much Bellingham has grown by new businesses and new community members.
I am excited to spend my last few quarters at WWU as the Event Intern for the Bellingham Regional Chamber, and am looking forward to being a part of a team that supports the businesses and organizations that make our community so great.
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My name is Hannah Asmussen and I’m a senior at Western Washington University. I’m majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovations. Experiences in my major and minor has allowed me to work creatively with small brands/businesses in the Bellingham community, even creating ventures of my own.
I’m originally from Cashmere, a small town on the east side of the Cascades. Some might know it as the town with Aplets and Cotlets or as Leavenworth’s neighbor. Having a small town experience growing up and then coming to a bigger city has given me a variety of perspectives to observe from.
Currently at the Chamber, I am working as the marketing/public relations intern. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to promote, network and create positive relations with the Bellingham business community and learn lots of new skills to bring into my career.
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Alex Wilkinson is currently our intern working on two big projects within the Chamber.
The first project she is working on is implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce.
Alex is also working with the Cross Border Advisory Committee with the goal of improving cross border economic development.
A senior at Western Washington University, Alex is set to graduate this spring with dual majors in Operations Management and International Management! After graduation her goal is to pursue a career in International Strategic Development.
Outside of the office Alex enjoys traveling all over and experiencing new places, people, and activities!
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Advertise in our area map!
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We print 10,000 maps which are distributed through tourism, the airport, the ferry terminal, the library, local businesses and hotels, various chambers of commerce, as well as mail them to all who request one!
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Bellinghamopoly makes a great house warming gift,
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February 2nd: Meg Weber
of Western Washington University will be speaking with Rachel Wright of
Bellingham Technical College
about the upcoming Women in Trades Equity Summit. She will also be talking with Kathryn Matthews, also of
BTC, about their continuing education programs and their partnership with the Chamber on a new professional development workshop series.
February 9th:
Kyle Gillette with
Gillette Solutions
will be talking about the
Western Washington University
Capital Campaign with WWU President Dr. Sabah Randhawa; Dean of the College of Science & Engineering, Dr. Brad Johnson; and Senior Director of Advancement for Strategic Initiatives/Capital Campaign Manager, Manca Valum.
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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?
360-746-2433 for more info.
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Thanks to everyone who attended last week's professional development workshop on Lean/ Six Sigma.
And we want to thank
SixSigmaTV.net and BTC instructors Jeff and Mason Gray and their team for the informative and fun workshop!
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We'd like to thank Matt Paxton of
Chmelik, Sitkin & Davis for yesterday's speech on HR rules that every manager needs to know. And thanks to everyone who attended. Your Q&A session gave us ideas for another On Topic speech!
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Stephanie Wiley, Programs & Events Coordinator has accepted a job with WWU. And like any good office dog, Huckberry, followed his human.
Currently, the staff and Event Intern, Gabriella Boulos, will be handling all event and program related duties.
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Lunch & Learn Member Benefit Workshop
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Wednesday, February 12
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
BRCC 119 N. Commercial St. Ste 110 in Bellingham
Bring your lunch and a tablet or device to follow along as you learn how to fully engage in using your on-line member benefits.
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February Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Western Washington University
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Friday, February 14th
7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
3240 Northwest Ave., Bellingham
Emcee: Scott Hume
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RSVP is strongly encouraged!
$20 with RSVP before Wed., Feb 12th by 7:15 a.m.
$25 AFTER 7:15 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 12th
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BTC Organization Development Series: Project Management
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Thursday, 2/27
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
119 N. Commercial Ste 110 in Bellingham
Project Management skills are not only necessary, they are crucial to success in many fields, disciplines, and job categories.
Ramona Abbott will lead this class. Her nontraditional approach is entertaining and educational.
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Chamber Speaker Series:
The State of Education
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Join us as we discuss the state of education in Bellingham, Ferndale and Whatcom County. The panel of speakers includes:
- Dr. Brent Carbajal, Provost, WWU
- Dr. Linda Quinn, Ferndale School District
- Dr. Everett, Meridian School District
- Dr. Baker, Bellingham School District
- Walter Hudsick,BTC, Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Learning
Thursday, February 27
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
at Bellingham Golf & Country Club
3729 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
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Members - $25
Non-members - $35
Table sponsors (seats 6) - $200 (Members only)
Table sponsors get table signage, inclusion in the
program and mentioned during the event.
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
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Join us at our weekly morning "Buzz" at various Woods Coffee locations
On Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:30 am
On Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 am
On Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
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February 27th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
1213 Cornwall Ave in Bellingham
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Express Employment Professionals is Hiring!
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Current openings in Industrial/Manufacturing; Office/Administration/Skilled Labor/Industrial; and Professional Search/Acct/HR
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Member-to-Member & Hot Deals
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Step into 2020 with Confidence!
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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!
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10% Off Floral Arrangements for Chamber Members!
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Charming flower arrangements for any occasion!
Delivery Available!
Call Natalie at (360) 927-1286
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2020 Solutions Expands to Larger Building on Pac Highway
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A much larger building with a greatly expanded array of products await guests of the
2020 Solutions
recreational cannabis store at 4770 Pacific Highway, Bellingham, just south of the Interstate 5/Slater Road interchange.
2020 Solutions is the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Small Business of the Year.
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Home Prices in Whatcom County are still rising
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Whatcom County home sale prices rose nearly 5% in 2019 to $400,000, completing an amazing decade of 60% growth in the median sales price since 2010.
The countywide median sales price for all of 2019 increased 4.6 percent from 2018, the eighth consecutive year it has risen since hitting a decade low of $242,000 in 2011, according to Troy Muljat, managing broker of Bellingham-based
Muljat Group Realtors.
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From 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Four Points Sheraton at 714 Lakeway Drive in Bellingham
Members: $20
Non-Members: $25 (may attend twice before joining)
At Door: $30
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BTC Summit Focuses on Women in Trades
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
5-7 p.m.
Settlemyer Hall, BTC’s Campus Center Building
Join BTC’s SHIFT, ANEW, and NAWIC for the first annual Northwest Washington Council of Tradeswomen Equity Summit.
This is your chance to listen and share best practices on recruiting, retaining, and supporting women and LGBTQ individuals in non-traditional occupations.
Dinner will be provided.
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Mark Turner Earns Prestigious Degree for Career Excellence!
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Mark Turner of
Turner Photographics
earned the Master of Photography degree from the PPA, recognizing Turner’s superior photographic creativity and technical skills that were demonstrated through competitions, advanced education and service to the profession. Only 92 photographers nationwide and just two others in Washington state received the degree this year from PPA, which has more than 30,000 members.
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WCC Hires Eva Schulte as New Director for Institutional Learning
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In her new role, Schulte will expand
Whatcom Community College’s
connections with business, civic and cultural leaders, and secure resources to support innovation and student scholarships.
“I am inspired to work on behalf of Whatcom Community College for student success and community building,” said Schulte.
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A Dementia Friendly Event for Those Affected by Dementia
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Friday, February 21st
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2114 Electric Ave in Bellingham
Music/Refreshments/Social Engagement
This is not a drop off event. Caregivers must be present. Free to attend!
Please
RSVP with the number of participants
to 360-671-3316
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Friday, May 2, 2020
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join co-hosts Scotty VanDryver of
KAFE Radio
and Jeopardy! star Ken Jennings and match wits with other members of the community. You can be on a team, or come and cheer!
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WCC "Situating Ourselves in the Salish Sea" Progect Awarded $100,000
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Whatcom Community College
has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the highly-competitive National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a project titled
“Situating Ourselves in the Salish Sea: Using Experiential Learning and Storytelling to Inspire Critical Thinking about Place.”
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Serving the Bellingham and Whatcom County
business community for more than 100 years.
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