July 27, 2021 Covington Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
#CovingtonChamber #LovetheCov #CovingtonWA #ShopLocal #SpendLocal
SAVE THE DATE! Our first in-person luncheon will be our annual joint luncheon with the Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce. We're heading out to Rein Fire Ranch in Ravensdale for a fun networking luncheon, state fair style. We'll share more details and a link to buy tickets soon, so stay tuned for more information!

Purchase your tickets now!

Nominate a Covington Citizen of the Year!
Deadline: July 30, 2021
The City of Covington recognizes two outstanding individuals each year as its Citizen of the Year and Honorary Citizen of the Year. Over the past several years, these honored individuals have been volunteers, advocates, ambassadors, dedicated residents and real assets of the City of Covington. If you know or have observed such an outstanding individual that deserves to be honored by the City of Covington, now is the time to let your City Council know about them!

Citizen of the Year nominees must reside within Covington city limits. Honorary Citizen of the Year nominees should live outside of Covington, but have made an impact on the City in some way. Award winners will be celebrated at the September 14, 2021 regular city council meeting.

Nominations can be made by completing an online form or a nomination letter can be dropped off or mailed to City Hall by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021.
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Sponsored by Cosmic Bottles
August 19 - 4:30 to 6 p.m.
This is our third Third Thursday Happy Hour, and they have been popular events. It is a great opportunity to connect - or reconnect - with other members. The next event will be hosted and sponsored by Cosmic Bottles with door prizes from Cosmic Bottles and some of our other local businesses. Please join us and bring business cards. Guests are welcome. RSVPs are not required, but let us know you're coming by indicating "going" on our Facebook event page. Hope to see you there!
MEMBER NEWS
MultiCare Blood Drive
#ShoptheCov
Shop Local Campaign
Add Your Covington Business to the
City's Business Directory as Part of Campaign

Deadline: August 10, 2021
The City of Covington is working on a Shop Local Campaign to help reenergize local shopping in Covington and help combat the effects of the pandemic on our local economy. With the help of an economic development grant from the Port of Seattle, the City is promoting #ShopTheCov and identifying ways to get shoppers/residents in the greater Covington area reconnected with Covington businesses, or even connected for the first time.
 
We are putting together a business directory as part of this program and encourage Covington businesses to complete an online form with details about their business to be included at no cost. This information will then be included in our promotional and marketing materials, also at no cost to businesses.
 
If you are a Covington business with a valid Covington business license, you can participate in this directory that will live on the city’s website (which will be located at www.covingtonwa.gov/shopthecov when it is activated in September) during the program timeframe and possibly beyond.
 
If you are interested, please complete the online form at https://www.jotform.com/tables/211806015449048 by August 10.

Entries received after that date may be added as time and staffing allows.
Red Canoe Credit Union's
Annual Fill the Canoe
Back-to-school Drive
Community Resource Fair
August 14, 2021
10 am - 2 pm
Hosted by The Storehouse
The Storehouse is hosting a fun community event focused on equipping families for the upcoming school year by providing access to resources in the community.

School supplies from Red Canoe Credit Union #FillTheCanoe drive will be distributed to Covington students.

Must bring the supply list from the school. Free clothing and books will also be available!
BECU Webinars
BECU has webinars in July and August, featuring Washington's long term care tax, a mid-year outlook, and having difficult family conversations. Visit their website for details.
Volunteers needed
CEDC and Ambassador
Are you interested in getting more involved in the Covington Chamber? We've got one opening available for the Covington Economic Development Council (CEDC) and one opening for an Ambassador. Contact us today to learn more!


We want to highlight YOUR business!
Membership Spotlight
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!
Follow us on social media for the latest news!
COVID-19 RESOURCES/INFORMATION
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
CDC
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATES!



8/19/21: Third Thursday Happy Hour @ Cosmic Bottles. Sponsored by Cosmic Bottles.

9/09/21: Monthly Luncheon (in-person): It's Member September! Let's celebrate!

9/10/21: Eat the Frog Fitness Ribbon Cutting, 2 p.m.

9/11/21: Eat the Frog Fitness Grand Opening Celebration, 2 - 6 p.m.
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER 2021 SPONSORS!
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