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…
Chamber CEO Heidi McCutcheon sat in on Commerce’s webinar on December 2 to learn more about the Working Washington 3 grant funding available. From what she was able to ascertain, businesses in industries such as food & beverage, gyms, hospitality and more were identified as a priority who should receive Read more…
Presented by the partnership of 2020 Real Estate Review Andy Conklin, RealtorThe Conklin Team at Windermere/Himlie Inc.conklin@hctc.com(360) 481-0207 cell October 2020 Economic Forecast James McCafferty, DirectorCenter for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington Universitymccaffj@wwu.edu(360) 650-2414 office Sponsored by Peninsula Credit Union, whose whose leadership on the topic of affordable Read more…
This year’s holiday season is going to look a bit different. Retailers operating at reduced capacity and more and more shoppers looking for options to purchase online, shop curbside pick-up, etc. We know that it’s important for businesses to be able to showcase their products and reach consumers where they Read more…
The Chamber is proud to announce that it will continue to lead the movement to Shop Small, renewing its commitment as a member of the Small Business Saturday Coalition. The Chamber has been a member of the coalition since the program’s inaugural year. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Read more…