From Our Business Matters Magazine

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Recent Online Posts from Business Matters

• 45 Years & Counting: OysterFest Continues to Bring Visitors, Support Community
  For 45 years, OysterFest has brought people to Mason County each fall for a weekend centered around oysters, seafood, live music, family activities and community. The 45th annual OysterFest returns October 3 & 4, but for many visitors, the weekend starts a night earlier with OysterFunk. Together, the two events… Read more: 45 Years & Counting: OysterFest Continues to Bring Visitors, Support Community
• Meet Darren Eisele: Chamber Ambassador
  Darren Eisele first joined the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee in 2014 and served in the role for five years. After taking a break, he was excited to return to the Ambassador program in 2026. As Customer Experience & Marketing Director for Hood Canal Communications, Darren has spent years building relationships throughout… Read more: Meet Darren Eisele: Chamber Ambassador
• Building For the Next Generation: Hood Canal School District’s $23 Million Modernization Project Expands Learning Spaces
  The Hood Canal School District is undertaking a multiyear modernization and expansion project that will add new learning spaces, update facilities, and provide additional room for programs serving students and families. The project is supported by a six-year capital levy approved by district voters in February 2025. The levy will… Read more: Building For the Next Generation: Hood Canal School District’s $23 Million Modernization Project Expands Learning Spaces
• Wilde Irish Pub: Local Roots, Irish Spirit
  A great local restaurant can become more than a place to grab a meal. It can be where friends meet after work, families celebrate milestones, and a regular Wednesday night turns into a memorable evening. That sense of connection is what Jim and Nikki hoped to create when they opened… Read more: Wilde Irish Pub: Local Roots, Irish Spirit
• Bauer Puts People, Experience at Center Stage
  As one of Mason County’s largest employers and most recognizable destinations, Little Creek Casino Resort has long had an impact that extends beyond the gaming floor. With Jef Bauer now at the helm, the resort is looking to build on that reach by investing in its workforce, enhancing the guest… Read more: Bauer Puts People, Experience at Center Stage

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