September is Eat Local Month, giving us an opportunity to put extra attention on the restaurants, cafés, food producers, and other businesses that are an important part of Mason County’s economy. For Chamber members, it is also a reminder of the role we each play in supporting and referring business 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
Get ready to rethink, refresh, and revolutionize your approach to the workplace at the region’s premier workforce summit. On Wednesday, October 8, business owners, executives, HR professionals, and community leaders are invited to gather at Saint Martin’s University for the fourth annual Future of Work event. Running from 8:30 am Read more
The Shelton School District’s Internship Program is returning this year, and local businesses are invited to take part. In its first year, the program connected Shelton High School students with more than 1,200 hours of hands-on career experience. This was possible thanks to support from businesses that opened their doors 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 Mason County Economic Development Council (MasonEDC) is offering scholarship opportunities for two business training programs designed to support entrepreneurs in launching and expanding their businesses. The Business Enterprise Startup Training (BEST) program provides new entrepreneurs with essential knowledge on business planning, structuring and licensing, branding and marketing, intellectual property Read more
The Chamber’s February luncheon, hosted at Mason PUD 3, featured guest speaker Cheryl Heywood, Executive Director of Timberland Regional Library. Cheryl explored the vast business resources available through the library system and talked about why having a library card is an essential tool for business owners and professionals. Libraries are 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
As a Grow with Google Partner, The Chamber was excited to host an intro to Google AI for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs live-stream event. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a potent tool that can streamline business operations and unlock new avenues for small businesses and entrepreneurs. While harnessing AI may appear 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