On the morning of Monday, February 15 the Shelton-Mason County and the North Mason Chambers co-hosted the 35th District Legislators for a mid-Session update. Representative Drew MacEwen (R-Union), Senator Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch), and Representative Dan Griffey (R-Allyn) shared with Chamber members an overview of what has happened, a review of Read more…
CEO Heidi McCutcheon sent a letter on behalf of the Chamber to City of Shelton Council on Saturday, February 6 in support of workforce housing, while expressing caution for the proposed project. The Chamber intends to continue reviewing any proposals considered and will weigh in on these matters accordingly. Read Read more…
The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar for its members featuring Chris Eyler of the US Chamber and Mark Harmsworth of Washington Policy Center. Over the past year, we’ve learned that the only thing that’s been consistent is change. Sometimes it has come at the drop of the Read more…
On Wednesday, January 20 a hearing was held for Senate Bill 5114 on safely reopening Washington that was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Sheldon (D- Potlatch). Nearly 1,300 individuals weighed in on the bill, with more than 1,100 of those being in favor of it. Through this bill, the legislature would Read more…
Back in 2013 we had a dream that the legislature would allow citizens to participate in the legislative debate from across the state with remote testimony. Due to 2020 events that shall not be named, that dream is now a reality across House and Senate committees for the 2021 Legislative Session. The Read more…
Chamber CEO Heidi McCutcheon is proud to have served on the Community Grants committee for that convened to select a broad range organizations to support in our region. Chamber member nonprofits awarded funding include: Great Bend Center for Music, Sound Learning, 4-H of Mason County (WSU Extension), Hood Canal Salmon Read more…
Change is the only thing that’s been consistent over the past year. Sometimes change has come at the drop of the hat; sometimes we’ve seen the writing on the wall. With the hallmark of our current reality being constant change, the Chamber has invited experts at the federal and state Read more…
Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery is the state’s new recovery approach that begins January 11 with all counties being moved to Phase 1. Updated guidelines and metrics for activities are contained within this plan. Additionally, Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers outline requirements for occupancy and operations according to Read more…
The Chamber presented a webinar December 23 about the latest bipartisan bill passed by Congress to provide additional COVID relief, including $325 billion dedicated to small businesses. A second round of money could make the difference between surviving and closing for a struggling business. Watch the webinar recording for the Read more…
The Shelton-Mason and North Mason Chambers invited Dr. Tona McGuire from Washington’s Behavioral Health Response Team to discuss the workplace context of this pandemic—and the stress that comes along with it. This program offered techniques to avoid burnout, improve communication, understand stress responses, and keep yourself healthy and support your Read more…