Deadline to RSVP: EOB, Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Join us at Real Life Church for our annual Member September luncheon - a celebration of YOU - our members and our reason for being here! This year's theme is "What's on your plate?" What are you balancing? What does your full plate look like? How can you shift things on your plate, or even move things off your plate?
Guest speaker Ben Morley will share his wisdom, give suggestions for getting support and avoiding burnout, and he'll ask you to share your tips and tricks for balancing what's on your plate.
We are hand-delivering invitations and goodies from our high level sponsors to as many members as we can, and in your package, you'll get a plate to draw on, fill in or cut-and-paste pictures to that shows us what's on your plate (e.g., work, home life, self care, fitness, community service, etc.). Bring it to the luncheon so we can see what's on your plate.
Since we are celebrating our members, the luncheon will be FREE for Covington Chamber members, but we need you to RSVP, so we can have enough meals for everyone. We will be serving boxed lunches from Chick-fil-A.
Nonmembers are welcome for a $10 fee per meal. We will invoice you after you RSVP, and you can pay online.
NOTE: This event will be outside. We will follow all current CDC and State guidelines regarding COVID at the time of the event. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know
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Welcome to Aimee Brock of Sugie Pie Shop, our newest member!
Aimee makes handmade items for her customers. It started as a fun and affordable way to make specialty items for her family of six, and it quickly turned into a full-time passion to create affordable, quality, handmade goods for everyone!
Sugie Pie Shop specializes in soy candles, soaps, bath bombs, shower steamers, jewelry, personalized items, and home décor! And Aimee loves special requests! Visit Sugie Pie Shop online to learn more.
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Welcome, new board members! |
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George Frasier
George has a Bachelor of Science from Washington State University (1984), and an MBA from Western Governors University (2014). He is a graduate of the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound (2004) where he was elected Class Speaker by his classmates. He is active civically in Rotary (past Club President) and is a member of the Auburn Symphony Board of Directors (past board president). In his spare time, George enjoys bicycling, snow skiing, reading, and Cougar Football.
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Elaine Cruzat
Elaine has a bachelor’s degree in business from Eastern Washington University. Elaine is a PE teacher for Rainier Athletics and has management experience working for Eddie Bauer, Bath & Body Works and Discovery Playtown. Elaine served as the director of events, connections and next steps at Imagine Church and was the event coordinator of an Imagine Fashion Show fundraiser.
The mom of two daughters, Elaine has a passion for people and creating community bonds and relationships.
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Both positive, energetic local influencers, George and Elaine have proven themselves to be amazing community leaders and passionate about helping others. We are so excited to them join the Covington Chamber board as our organization grows! Please join us in welcoming them to the team! |
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IRONMAN is coming to Maple Valley!
Volunteers needed
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IRONMAN is coming to Maple Valley! |
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1) Brad Belcher, executive director of Bicycle Rescue for Youth, is a team captain for one of the Bike Aid Stations. He will need volunteers to help him set up and tear down the aid station, hand off water bottles to the athletes, do road clean-up near the aid station, etc. Brad will be coordinating the volunteer efforts. Covington Rotary has offered to help, and we'd love to have the Chamber involved as well. If you can work a shift or help in some way, please reach out directly to Brad at bradb@bicyclerescueforyouth.org.
2) IRONMAN athletes, IRONMAN staff, fans and families will be in the area on and around September 19. They will likely be traveling through or near the Covington area and may stop to shop, dine or visit or parks or trails. Consider offering a special IRONMAN promotion, welcoming them on your social media pages, and/or preparing for the possibility of extra business. Though IRONMAN is scheduled for Maple Valley, Covington is likely to see some "overflow" business, and we want to welcome the athletes and their crews!
Get more details about IRONMAN on their official website.
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Third Thursday Happy Hour
Sept. 16, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
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Join us for networking at our next Third Thursday Happy Hour, Thursday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Rock! We'll provide light appetizers; food and drinks are on your own. Guests are welcome.
Thanks to BECU for sponsoring this fun event!
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Send Us Your Job Listings! |
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NEW Member Benefit
We have heard from our members that, due to the pandemic, they've been having trouble finding employees. To help solve that problem, we have created a new Job Board. If you are a Covington Chamber member, you can submit your listings to us for FREE.
- Job Title
- Job Description
- Qualifications Desired
- Key Details (Hours, Status-FT, PT, etc., Benefits, Exempt vs. Nonexempt)
- Contact Person
- Contact Information (phone # and email)
- Your company's website address
- Expiration date of the listing (we recommend 30 days)
We already have listings from several Chamber businesses, so get your jobs added to the bunch! It is one easy way we can help support you when good employees are hard to find.
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Mayor's Day of Concern - Sept. 25 |
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Stop by the Covington Safeway as the Mayor and City Councilmembers accept food and cash donations for Covington's food bank - The Storehouse. What;s even better is that whay donated is kept right in our community!
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Rein Fire Ranch Hosts
Sugarloaf Mountain Music
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Outdoor Concert, Sun., Sept. 12
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Sugarloaf Mountain Music is a showcase of local PacNW musical talent. Attendees will enjoy a day of great music, drink and food in a quintessential PacNW setting in the Cascade foothills. 21+ concert.
Featured performers:
Special Fireside Artist to close out the night
Some seating available throughout the venue (event barn, bonfire area, cabana bar). Blankets for grass seating welcome & encouraged.
PLEASE NOTE: Cell Reception Limited; Public WiFi available
VIP Tickets Available and Includes:
- Reserved Bistro Table Seating
- Reserved Parking
- One Drink Ticket
- VIP Entrance
- Fast Bar Line
- Sugarloaf Mountain T-Shirt & Swag Bag with wonderful Sugarloaf Mountain Music items!
Food Vendors:
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Eat the Frog Fitness - Grand Opening |
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Saturday, Sept. 18, 2 to 6 p.m. |
Come and celebrate with Eat the Frog Fitness in Covington!
This will be fun for the whole family. There will be free food, raffles, contests, games, kids crafts, music and more!
*Special membership sign-ups Grand Opening day ONLY!!
The Covington Chamber will have a booth at the event, so stop by and say "hi" and tell us why you #LovetheCov!
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Our new directories are in! |
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We are so excited to hand out our new 2021-2022 Chamber directories. Thanks to everyone who helped pull this publication together, including designer Nora Genetti of Genetti Marketing, and for all our members who advertised. Watch for them around town! Want a supply for your office, restaurant or business location? Email us and will bring you a supply!
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We want to highlight YOUR business! |
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Each week on social media, we feature a Covington Chamber member business. We'd love to tell your story. Contact us today to schedule a one-on-one, so we can learn more about your business and get some photos to share with our followers and fans. The Member Spotlights are among our most popular posts, so it is a great way to get noticed. Another great benefit to being a Chamber member! |
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Follow us on social media for the latest news! |
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COVID-19 RESOURCES/INFORMATION |
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Please remember that COVID-19 updates are fluid and ever changing. Make sure to follow credible sources of information and always fact check. If you have questions, please contact us so that we may direct you to the correct source and provide up to date information: info@covingtonchamber.org
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SAVE THE DATES!
9/09/21: Monthly Luncheon (in-person): It's Member September! Let's celebrate! Speaker: Ben Morley. Topic: "What's on your plate?"
9/12/21: Sugarloaf Mountain Music
9/16/21: Third Thursday Happy Hour, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
9/17/21: Eat the Frog Fitness Ribbon Cutting, 2 p.m.
9/18/21: Eat the Frog Fitness Grand Opening Celebration, 2 - 6 p.m.
9/25/21: Mayor's Day of Concern Food Drive
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THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER 2021 SPONSORS! |
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