Hi, Chamber Friends. We hope you are all staying cool during these unbelievably hot days!
We normally do a newsletter on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, but we have so many time sensitive updates to share, we just couldn't wait to share them.
Have a great week and a Happy, Safe Fourth of July!
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11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The New Normal: How Local Companies Are Preparing for “Business as Usual”
Over the last year, we’ve marveled at how different our lives have become personally and professionally. We’ve had to rethink processes and procedures, and we’ve had to change how we do business with our customers. At several events, we’ve talked about how businesses have pivoted to accommodate new requirements and restrictions, but what’s next as we move into economic recovery?
After 15 months, we are finally at a point to consider what a “new normal” will look like for our businesses. At our July 8 luncheon, we’ll hear from representatives of three local organizations who will share how they are preparing to return to business as usual, including how they are handling the return of staff to their respective workplaces.
Our speakers include:
- Regan Bolli, City of Covington
- Bridget O’Connor, Red Canoe Credit Union
- Sue Sherer, Schram & Associates
Please join us and share your organization’s plans, or your suggestions, ideas and questions.
We are planning for this to be our final virtual luncheon (yay!) However, because it is the week following a holiday, we want to be sure there are enough attendees to participate.
Here is the Zoom link to get you into the event:
Questions? Call us at 253-329-0999 or email us at info@covingtonchamber.org. We hope to see you at the luncheon!
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Third Thursday Happy Hour
July 15 @ The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
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Ready Set Play 2021 Starts July 6! |
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We have a few details to finalize for Ready Set Play 2021, but we are just about good to go! On Thursday, we will be delivering packets to our 22 participating businesses. The packets will include: BRAG TAGS, FAQs, a Poster and a window cling. A huge thank you to the following businesses for participating this year:
- Advanced Eye Care of Covington
- BECU - Covington
- Chick-fil-A
- City of Covington
- Covington Aquatic Center
- Covington Family Dental
- Covington Water District
- Eat the Frog Fitness
- Edward Jones - Scott Beusch
- The Game Shelf (lanyard stop)
- MultiCare Indigo
- Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT)
- RE/MAX Choice Executives - Laura Roth
- RE/MAX Northwest - Tanya Neilsen
- Real Kids Learning
- Red Canoe Credit Union
- Team Marti - Marti Reeder of John L. Scott
- Thrive Community Fitness
- Valley Automotive
- Walls of Books (lanyard stop)
- Weatherly Inn
- Young Chefs Academy
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Ready Set Play Kick-off Week
Lanyard Pick-up Days
July 6, 7, 9 and 10
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Speaking of Ready Set Play, we will be partnering with the City of Covington next week to give away lanyards* and instructions to elementary-school kids in the Kent School District** who want to participate. We might have a few surprises in store too, so please share this with your friends, colleagues and connections!
- Tues., July 6, 11 am to 1 pm (special appearance by Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner)
- Wed., July 7, 11 am to 1 pm
- Thurs., July 9, 11 am to 1 pm
- Thurs., July 10, 11 am to 1 pm
*Kids who miss the lanyard pick-up events can get a lanyard at Walls of Books in Covington or at The Game Shelf in Kent.
**The program is designed for elementary school age kids in the Kent School District area. However, we welcome all kids who want to participate regardless of age or location.
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Safe Reopening Guidelines |
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What to Expect as King County and the State Reopen
Starting June 30, 2021, the State of Washington is removing most COVID-19 restrictions. This means that most businesses and organizations may choose to operate as they did before the COVID-19 pandemic with no capacity limits or physical distancing requirements. Any organization or business may also choose to maintain capacity limits or physical distancing to protect those who are not fully protected by vaccines. Mask guidance will follow the state health order.
For Businesses and Organizations
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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!
7/08/21: Monthly Luncheon (virtual): The New Normal: How Local Companies are Planning for Business as Usual, featuring Sue Scherer, Schram & Associates; Regan Bolli, City of Covington; and Bridget O'Connor, Red Canoe Credit Union
7/15/21: Third Thursday Happy Hour (in-person) at The Rock Wood Fired Pizza (Covington), sponsored by Red Canoe Credit Union
8/18/21: Joint Chamber luncheon (in-person) with Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber at Rein Fire Ranch
8/19/21: Third Thursday Happy Hour (in-person) at Cosmic Bottles, hosted and sponsored by Cosmic Bottles
9/09/21: Monthly Luncheon (in-person): It's Member September! Let's celebrate with a BBQ at Real Life Church!
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THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER 2021 SPONSORS! |
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