The Birch Bay Buzz
A Weekly Publication of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

August 31, 2022
Discover Birch Bay Days was a BLAST!

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated Birch Bay this past weekend!
An extra special shout out to everyone who volunteered, and let's give it up to our wonderful sponsors - without sponsors, events like Discover Days wouldn't be possible!
Thank you Whatcom County; Blaine, Birch Bay Parks & Recreation District 2; Friends of Birch Bay Library; Phillips 66 - Ferndale Refinery; Silver Reef Casino Resort & Loomis Trail; Dream Management; JoEll Abbott Re/Max Whatcom County; Puget Sound Energy; Guardian Title Northwest & Billy Brown Windermere Realtor.

If you have any information you would like to share with our Membership and community please email director@birchbaychamber.com by Monday. Newsletters will be sent every Wednesday.
Discover Birch Bay Days
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
IMPORTANT INFO:
Round 5 Working Washington Grants - Application Open
Washington State Legislature has allocated a new round of grant funding for small businesses affected by the pandemic. $70 million was appropriated by the legislature for the next round of Working Washington Grants: Round 5. In this round of Working Washington grants, available funds are set aside for specific targeted groups or sectors:
  • 60% is identified for the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including those that operate live entertainment venues
  • 40% is identified for most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness and personal services
 
General Timeline:
  • August 17 – September 9: The application portal will remain open for 24 days
  • Mid – Late September: Review of applications
  • Early October: Commerce will notify grantees and disburse funding
MEMBER INFO:
Whatcom Youth E-Sports
Sponsorship Opportunities!
Happening at Station 49!
Friday 6:30 PM
Line Dancing Lessons - All Levels

Saturday 5:00 PM
Live Music - Little Big Band

Sunday 5 PM
Live Music - Jimmy Wright Band

Monday 3 PM
Live Music - D'vas and Dudes
This Week at The Beach Bar!
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Rachael's Corner
This is Rachael Apodaca.
Soon, my family and l are going to Orlando Florida, Disney World, and Vermont. We will be staying at the hotel right by the Airport.

*Rachael works and helps in the visitor center once a week and likes to write a section of the newsletter every now and then to let you know what is new with her!
Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
4819 Alderson Rd #103, Blaine WA 98230
(360) 371-5004
info@birchbaychamber.com
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