Due to public safety guidelines and health concerns, Ribbon Cuttings will look slightly different. We have implemented additional precautions to ensure safety of those in attendance. Here is what you can expect: The Ribbon Cutting must take place outside to allow adequate social distancing. If it rains, the Chamber will Read more
It’s official! Mason County has been approved to move into Phase Three Reopening, effective on Monday, June 22. Here’s a quick video created by The Bellingham Herald showing what that means. Business sectors listed in Phase Three may reopen only AFTER the state publishes its guidelines for the specific sector and an individual business can Read more
Unemployment claims statewide reached 15.1% in April. Loan volume for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in Washington alone has climbed to $12.1 billion so far. With an olive branch extended, fraudsters are on the prowl. During May, both the Employment Security Department (ESD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) alerted Read more
As of June 8, a cloth facial covering is required for all employees. A few exceptions are allowed according to “Safe Start Washington: Phased Reopening County-by-County” including when: Working alone in an office, vehicle, or at a job site Employees with hearing issues or when communicating with others that need Read more
Mason County is pleased to announce that the county has been approved to move from Phase One to Phase Two under Governor Inslee’s Phased Recovery Approach. Business sectors listed in Phase Two may reopen only AFTER the state publishes its guidelines for the specific sector and an individual business can implement those guidelines. Those guidelines Read more
Host contact information: Heidi McCutcheon, Shelton-Mason County Chamber(360) 490-3741 (direct) Pam Volz, North Mason Chamber(360) 710-0689 Guest speaker contact information: Drew MacEwen, State Representative for District 35(360) 898-1199 Sharon Trask, Mason County Commissioner Dist #3(360) 427-9670 x419 Mark Johnson, Washington Retail Association(360) 943-0667 Julia Gorton, Washington Hospitality Association(360) 956-7279 Shared Read more
Emphasize your efforts on three key areas Mason County is now considered eligible to file for a variance to move toward Stage Two per Governor Inslee’s May 19 press conference. Most states have begun reopening their economies, at least in part. That is the good news. Reopening means its time to Read more
This year of COVID-19 is anything but business as usual and is truly uncharted territory for you, your employees, and your customers. To champion your efforts to reopen and begin recovery, the Chamber has compiled a Back-to-Business Toolkit to help guide you through the process. Reopening must balance careful planning and diligent Read more
On Video Employment Security Department’s Adjudication Manager Kevin Dinnen discussed traditional unemployment benefits, the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and the system upgrade to allow newly eligible parties to apply for benefits. Note: Video is no longer available Shared Links Eligibility Checklist Application Checklist Sign up for a SAW account How Read more
Hosts contact information Heidi McCutcheon, Shelton-Mason County Chamber(360) 490-3741 direct Pam Volz, North Mason Chamber(360) 710-0689 direct Shared Resources Unemployment Information for EmployersDept. of Treasury FAQ on Paycheck Protection ProgramUS Chamber FMLA three-page guide SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (800) 659-2955