Your Chamber News & Updates
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House Remote Testimony Pilot Program 2020
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In keeping with its tradition of receiving open testimony during public hearings, the Washington House of Representatives is conducting a remote testimony pilot program during the 2020 Session. The participating committees will use audio-video connections at select locations. Complete details about the pilot program are
here
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One of the four remote sites will be at Bellingham Technical College.
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Advertise in our area map!
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The chamber distributes the maps through tourism, the airport, the ferry terminal, local businesses and hotels, various chambers of commerce, as well as mail them to all who request one!
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Leadership Whatcom - Now Accepting Applications
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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.
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Bellinghamopoly makes a great house warming gift,
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RSVP & Pre-Pay for the Year!
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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!
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January 19:
Guy Occhiogrosso, President & CEO of the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce will be talking with PeaceHealth Cardiologist Dr. Karman Tandon about cutting edge technologies used by PeaceHealth to create a superior level of care.
January 26:
Gina Stark from The Port of Bellingham will be covering economic development topics.
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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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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
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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Professional Development Workshop - Lean / Six Sigma
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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.
Thursday, January 23rd
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
119 N. Commercial St., Ste 110, Bellingham
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HR for Small Business Managers
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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!
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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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January 23rd
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thousand Acre Cider House
109 Grand Ave Ste 101 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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8th Annual "Music and Memories"
Dinner & Auction
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Saturday, January 18th at 5:00 p.m.
Skagit Adult Day Program presents a great evening at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge. Velvet Express Live Music featuring Bill Blackstone.
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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.
Those working in the construction trades, engineering, advanced manufacturing, automotive, aquaculture, refinery, and vocational education occupations are encouraged to attend to hear from guest speakers, join in table discussions and network with women in their field and beyond.
Dinner will be provided.
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PeaceHealth Welcomes New Robotic System
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PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center’s Surgical Services unit has gained a new team member: a
da Vinci Xi™ Surgical Robotic System
. The new da Vinci Xi joins the hospital’s first da Vinci robot (acquired in 2016) in providing the most effective, least invasive surgical treatments available for urologic, colorectal or general surgeries right in Whatcom County.
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WCC Student Nominated for 2019 Transforming Lives Award!
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Whatcom Community College
student Jodi Borrelli has been nominated for the 2019 Transforming Lives Award sponsored by the Washington State.
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odi is part of WCC’s substance use disorder professional program, and is looking forward to helping other women recover, heal, and get their lives back on track.
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Round table discussions with plant-based experts
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Don't miss Vitality Bows round table discussions with plant-based experts!
Join us on Jan. 23rd at 6PM with plant-based personal chef, Chris, from @plants2plates360.
On Jan. 29th at 6PM, Plant-based registered dietitian and nutrition coach, Michelle, from Sensibly Sprouted will join the discussion.
We'll talk about the plant-based lifestyle, answer questions, and pass out free plant-based food samples!
Vitality Bowls Bellingham
3011 Cinema Pl. #101, Bellingham
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Serving the Bellingham and Whatcom County
business community for more than 100 years.
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