This op-ed, co-written by Deidre Peterson, CEO of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber, and Kevin Shutty, Executive Director of Mason EDC, appeared in the January 15, 2026 Shelton-Mason County Journal. As leaders of Shelton and Mason County’s businesses support and development organizations, we rely on strong partnerships to sustain and grow Read more
The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, the North Mason Chamber of Commerce, and the Economic Development Council of Mason County convened nearly 60 business, government, and nonprofit leaders on Monday, December 1, for the annual Legislative Sendoff at Alderbrook Resort & Spa. The county-wide forum provided a focused opportunity for Read more
The Chamber proudly convened this year’s State of the Community, bringing together Mason County, City of Shelton, Port of Shelton, Mason PUD 3, and Mason Health for a focused conversation about our region’s progress. Each partner offered insight into how their organization has fared over the past year, highlighting key Read more
Mason EDC, in partnership with Mason Matters, has received funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce through the Childcare Partnership Grant. The grant will support local planning efforts to strengthen access to affordable, high-quality childcare for families throughout Mason County. As the community grows, reliable childcare is becoming a Read more
The Shelton-Mason County Chamber, North Mason Chamber, and Economic Development Council of Mason County will host a Legislative Sendoff on Monday, December 1 at Alderbrook Resort & Spa. This annual event brings together business leaders, nonprofit partners, local governments, and residents for a timely conversation with the 35th District delegation Read more
As ballots arrive in mailboxes, the business community is convening a candidate forum for contested local races directly responsible for shaping policy. The event takes place at 6:00p on Thursday, October 9 at Olympic Middle School and will also be streamed live on Mason WebTV, powered by HCC. Candidates in Read more
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, North Mason Chamber of Commerce, and the Economic Development Council (EDC) of Mason County hosted a Legislative Wrap-Up featuring the 35th Legislative District Delegation. The delegation included State Senator Drew MacEwen (R-Union), State Representative Dan Griffey (R-Allyn), and State Read more
The Chamber serves as a voice for business and we make it a point to be at the heart of important issues like workforce development, quality of life, and civic engagement. That said, we are not political action committees and do not endorse candidates; we are an independent organization led Read more
In light of a December 23, 2024 Cout of Appeals decision, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) still mandates that many businesses in the United States report specific information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This initiative aims to enhance corporate transparency and combat illicit financial Read more
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, North Mason Chamber of Commerce, and the Economic Development Council (EDC) of Mason County hosted a Legislative Sendoff featuring the 35th Legislative District Delegation. The delegation included State Senator Drew MacEwen (R-Union), State Representative Dan Griffey (R-Allyn), and State Read more