In an effort to better understand the workforce challenges facing employers locally and across the nation, the Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to conduct a quick survey about labor force conditions across the country. Click Here to Take the Labor Force Survey Three minutes of your Read more…
On Friday, January 7, the Shelton-Mason County and North Mason Chambers of Commerce, EDC of Mason County and City of Shelton hosted a Legislative Sendoff for Senator Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch), Representative Dan Griffey (R-Belfair), and Representative Drew MacEwen (R-Union) of the 35th Legislative District. Following introductions, each legislator shared their Read more…
All members are encouraged to attend the 2022 Legislative Send-Off. We know it’s important to have access to your local officials. The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, the North Mason Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Council of Mason County proudly present this opportunity to meet with your state legislators Read more…
In October the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee hosted Mason Health CEO Eric Moll, who shared the biggest challenges our county’s medical system has been facing. Overall, the entire industry has faced a moral difficulty regarding how to prioritize care. The vaccine mandate was a curveball not anticipated, but Mason Health Read more…
The Chamber proudly convened this conversation on the State of the Community on Thursday, October 21. Both Mason County and the City of Shelton provided perspective about how they’ve fared this year and touched on accomplishments, challenges, and future plans. This Event is in Partnership of the Presenters: Heidi McCutcheonShelton-Mason Read more…
Local Chambers of Commerce are invited to attend a viewing event/livestream on Wednesday, October 27, at the beautiful Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union, WA. Seating will open at 9:30a, the program will begin at 10a and conclude by 4:00p. Space is limited and registration is required; please use the Read more…
excerpt by US Chamber of Commerce The unemployment rate fell in September but 10.4 million jobs went unfilled in August, after a record high in July. Why it matters: The worker shortage crisis continues, affecting businesses of all sizes, across industries and is a reminder that our economic recovery remains fragile. Read more…
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center was the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Government Affairs committee meeting in September. As Director of its Center for Small Business, he laid out key issues he anticipates to be addressed during the next state legislative session. Although it’s just a few long Read more…
The Chamber is proud to convene this conversation on the state of the community. On Friday, September 17, both the Skokomish and Squaxin Island Tribes provided perspective about how they’ve fared this year and touched on accomplishments, challenges, and future plans. This Event is in Partnership of the Presenters: Heidi Read more…
Parents and employers remain greatly challenged by childcare accessibility and affordability across our region. Even before the Covid crisis, Grays Harbor, Mason, and Thurston counties had already reported a shortage of childcare options. The Chamber chaired a Child Care Task Force in early 2021 to assess childcare challenges, how those Read more…