We know this past year has been tough on everyone, and we want to say thank you for hanging in there, for staying strong, and for supporting the greater Covington community!
To show our appreciation, we're hosting an outdoor BBQ at Real Life Church on Thursday, September 9 (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Ben Morley will be our guest speaker, and he'll talk about "What's on your plate?" We all have a lot to juggle on any given day, and COVID has presented new challenges with our home and work lives. Ben will share ideas on how to balance what's on your plate, and let you know that you have community support on those days when your plate is a little too full.
We'll share more details soon, so watch our Facebook page and your email inbox for more information.
NOTE: The event will be outside, so we can be socially distant, and we plan to follow all CDC and State guidelines regarding COVID at the time of the event.
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Ben Morley teaches individuals and businesses how to become more efficient and profitable, while guiding them to achieve more clarity and purpose. He has consistently provided award-winning leadership in both the domestic and international realms; his clientele have streamlined processes from days to minutes, identified millions of dollars in savings and discovered substantial market potential. Contact Ben to discover how he can help you become stronger and better in your next chapter. |
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IRONMAN is coming to Maple Valley! |
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IRONMAN is coming to Maple Valley! |
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1) Brad Belcher, executive director of Bicycle Rescue for Youth, is a team captain for one of the Bike Aid Stations. He will need volunteers to help him set up and tear down the aid station, hand off water bottles to the athletes, do road clean-up near the aid station, etc. Brad will be coordinating the volunteer efforts. Covington Rotary has offered to help, and we'd love to have the Chamber involved as well. If you can work a shift or help in some way, please reach out directly to Brad at bradb@bicyclerescueforyouth.org.
2) IRONMAN athletes, IRONMAN staff, fans and families will be in the area on and around September 19. They will likely be traveling through or near the Covington area and may stop to shop, dine or visit or parks or trails. Consider offering a special IRONMAN promotion, welcoming them on your social media pages, and/or preparing for the possibility of extra business. Though IRONMAN is scheduled for Maple Valley, Covington is likely to see some "overflow" business, and we want to welcome the athletes and their crews!
Get more details about IRONMAN on their official website.
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Send Us Your Job Listings! |
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NEW Member Benefit
We have heard from our members that, due to the pandemic, they've been having trouble finding employees. To help solve that problem, we have created a new Job Board. If you are a Covington Chamber member, you can submit your listings to us for FREE.
- Job Title
- Job Description
- Qualifications Desired
- Key Details (Hours, Status-FT, PT, etc., Benefits, Exempt vs. Nonexempt)
- Contact Person
- Contact Information (phone # and email)
- Your company's website address
- Expiration date of the listing (we recommend 30 days)
We already have listings from several Chamber businesses, so get your jobs added to the bunch! It is one easy way we can help support you when good employees are hard to find.
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$250 for Safe Car Parking Program |
Thanks to Covington Chamber members who invest at the $1,000 level or above, we are able to do Good Work throughout the greater Covington community! We recently gave $250 in gas and grocery gift cards to St. John the Baptist for their Safe Car Parking program. This ministry serves homeless individuals and families, who only have vehicles for shelter.
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The Covington Chamber investors who contribute to the Good Work Fund include the following:
Community Partner Sponsor Level: $5,000
City of Covington
Sponsor Level: $4,000
Schram & Associates
Community Investor Sponsor Level: $3,000
Edward Jones
MultiCare Covington Medical Center
Tanya Neilsen, RE/MAX Northwest
Red Canoe Credit Union
UW Medicine | Valley Medical Center – Covington Clinic
Community Leader Sponsor Level: $1,000
Covington Place
Covington Water District
OakPointe Communities
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Real Life Church
Republic Services
The Tamara Paul Group, RE/MAX Northwest
Team Marti, John L. Scott
Weatherly Inn Kent
Cathy Wahlin, Windermere Real Estate/PSK, Inc.
Want to learn more? Contact us at info@covingtonchamber.org to find out how to increase your investor level when membership renews for 2022!
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Exclusive Offer from United-UVC |
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Communities in Schools Kent
Annual School Supply Drive
August 25: 4 - 6 p.m. at Kent Station
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We want to highlight YOUR business! |
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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! |
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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!
9/09/21: Monthly Luncheon (in-person): It's Member September! Let's celebrate! Speaker: Ben Morley. Topic: "What's on your plate?"
9/16/21: Third Thursday Happy Hour, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
9/17/21: Eat the Frog Fitness Ribbon Cutting, 2 p.m.
9/18/21: Eat the Frog Fitness Grand Opening Celebration, 2 - 6 p.m.
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THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER 2021 SPONSORS! |
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