The long-term WA Cares Act is delayed and premium collection won’t begin until July 2023. On January 27, Gov. Inslee signed bill 1732 to postpone collection of a new worker payroll tax for now. He says this pause allows the State to get the program right. Updated program information and Read more
The Chamber staff and its Board of Trustees convened on January 31 at St. Andrew’s House in Union for a retreat to formalize board appointments and set priorities for the year. The cozy space and hospitality at the venue was ideal for the twenty Chamber leaders comprised of past and Read more
Read full story from PBS here. Related statement from OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (1/13/22) Remarks by President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court’s Decision OSHA’s Nationwide Vaccine Mandate on Hold (originally published 11/17/21) Employers with more than 100 nationwide workers were bracing for the impact of a federal mandate requiring 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
Washington’s plastic waste reduction goals begin January 1, 2022. Washington restaurants will no longer automatically include single-use food service items like utensils, condiments and straws with food orders. A new state law restricts the use of these items and prohibits packaged bundles of single-use items in order to reduce waste and litter 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
The Chamber is a champion of education and we are proud to partner with our local schools to help students succeed and ensure a strong, skilled workforce. The business community was invited to a conversation with Shelton School District, to inform the development of the five-year strategic plan. The program Read more
We’ve been anxiously waiting for the official, full-blown opening of Potlatch Brewing Co. Earlier this summer, the new brewhouse premiered with a pop-up outdoor beer garden on Highway 101 in Hoodsport. Head brewer and owner, Cody Morris, deliberately reestablished his craft beer expertise in a quaint spot overlooking the Hood Read more
Mason County is still the most affordable and best value in all South Puget Sound. The housing affordability index sits at 84, calculated using the current median wage of $57,634 per year.
Christmas is a big deal in this town. Pretty soon, Shelton will be dazzling with lights strung across Railroad Avenue and wrapped around light poles and trees lining the street. Preparations for holiday festivities are underway and Christmas is coming! The Chamber leads the way in the annual decorations throughout Read more