Holly Cahoon, recent Boss of the Year, welcomes area professionals to mix and mingle at her fabulous salon space in downtown Shelton for February’s Business After Hours. Drop in at 2nd Street Design Studio anytime on Wednesday, February 9 from 5:30-7:30p to socialize and connect with fellow Chamber members, local 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…
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.
Yes, online shopping is convenient. You don’t have to change out of your PJs and it’s always open. But in the t-chart of holiday shopping options, there are a lot of reasons to shop local. Here are a few of our favorites: You’re supporting your neighbors. When you support Small Read more…
The Chamber convened experts to tap into into real estate and the business climate across Mason County and greater Western Washington with the sponsorship support from the Mason County Association of Realtors. Realtors’ President, Tracy Mettier welcomed the audience, spoke to the difference between real estate agents and Realtors, and Read more…
Our community continues to come together time and time again to help neighbors in need. The holiday season is a great time to consider contributing to causes close to your heart. Many area nonprofits are accepting donations. Although it’s hard to imagine going without basic needs, some individuals and families Read more…
Our hometown shipping & technology center welcomes you to a cheery reception complete with libations at our first social of the year. Drop in at Zeppelin Shipping and Technology Center anytime on Wednesday, January 12, from 5:30-7:30p to socialize and connect with fellow Chamber members, local business owners, organizational leaders, 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…