November 8, 2022 Covington Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

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Monthly Networking Luncheon

Nov. 10, 11:30 - 1

Thank you to everyone who registered for this Thursday's luncheon! Registration is now closed. We've got a full program for you so come early to network and grab a plate:

Brief Chamber presentation
New member welcome and plaque presentation
Welcome by sponsor Jean Wall, State Farm
Featured speaker: Clayton Pantano, Entrust Marketing

We look forward to seeing you there!

Third Thursday Happy Hour

Nov. 17 @ Cosmic Bottles

Join us for casual networking and conversation at Third Thursday Happy Hour on Thursday, November 18 (4:30 to 6 p.m.). Cosmic Bottles is hosting our November event with Green River College as our sponsor. Come on out for a fun evening with friends!

RSVP HERE

Wanted: Sponsor for Ugly Sweater Party

Dec. 8 (11:30 am - 1 pm)

Get Great Visibility at One of Our Most Popular Events of the Year!

Every December, we turn our monthly networking luncheon into a holiday party. We break out our ugliest holiday sweaters and compete for cash and prizes - ok, not cash, just prizes.

We don't have a speaker, but we'll look at our achievements for 2022, play a networking game, and do a white elephant gift exchange -- a fun way to kick off the holiday season!

Since this is one of our most popular events of the year, this is a great opportunity for a Chamber member to get additional exposure as an event sponsor. For $250, the sponsor will be mentioned in all promo materials, get to hand out swag or promotions at the event, and share a bit about their business during the welcome.

This sponsorship opportunity will go to the first Chamber member to claim it. Will that be YOU?

Reserve Your Spot as Event Sponsor

2023 Membership Renewals &

Covington Community & Business Resource Guide

It's that time of year again!

Renewals - renew by Nov. 30 for a 10% discount: For members billed on a calendar year basis, we are sending out annual membership renewal notices this week. Members who pay their 2023 membership dues by Nov. 30, 2022 will receive a 10% discount. Otherwise, membership dues will be due by Jan. 31, 2023.

Renew by Dec. 31 to be in our annual directory: If you miss the Nov. 30 deadline (no exceptions), renew by the end of December to be included in our 2023 Covington Community and Business Resource Guide to be published in late January/early February. You won't get the 10% discount, but you will be listed in the guide and have an opportunity to advertise.

Questions? Contact Dana Neuts at info@covingtonchamber.org.

Member News and Events

SR 516 Targeted Study

Complete Survey by Dec. 5

WSDOT needs your input for a corridor study on SR 516 through Covington. SR 516 through Covington is a heavily traveled road that serves as the community’s main commercial route.

As the area grows, the demand on the roadway is expected to increase. WSDOT is working with the City of Covington to consider multimodal access, safety, and environmental improvements for several intersections on SR 516 between Covington Way Southeast and 168th Place Southeast. But we need your input to find solutions that best serve the community! Whether you drive, walk, bike, take transit or use another means of travel throughout the corridor, we want to hear from you! Please share your thoughts on how to improve your trips and what your safety concerns are at each intersection.

Virtual Survey:

Please take the online survey to share your thoughts on how to improve the corridor. The survey will be open Nov. 1-Dec. 5.

Using the feedback you provide, WSDOT, in partnership with the City of Covington, will develop strategies to improve operations, safety and accessibility for all corridor users.

Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77DH8CD

More information: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-studies/sr-516-covington-targeted-study

Veteran's Day Commemoration 2022

Cosmic Bottles to Host Comedy Night

Sat., Nov. 12

Business Survey for Unincorporated

King County

Do you own a business in unincorporated King County? Please take a few minutes to complete the King County Local Services Business Survey. The county will use your responses to develop services and programs to support businesses in your community.

Tell about your business and how you've managed your operations the last couple of years. Did you seek and get business grants? Was technical assistance available to you? Did your business plan change? How would you rate your business response to the changing economy today?

King County wants to hear from all businesses in unincorporated King County—from a one-person sole proprietorship in Skyway to a 40-staff farming operation in Fall City or a 200-person medical equipment manufacturer on Vashon Island!

The survey deadline is 1:59 p.m. on Friday, November 18.

Have news to share?

We want to share YOUR member news! Have an event coming up, did you win an award, move to a new location, have a special business anniversary or a special promotion for Chamber members? Email us at info@covingtonchamber.org, and we'll share the news with our newsletter subscribers. Newsletters typically get emailed each Tuesday.