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
The Chamber proudly convened this conversation on the State of the Community on Thursday, October 21. Both Mason County and the City of Shelton provided perspective about how they’ve fared this year and touched on accomplishments, challenges, and future plans. This Event is in Partnership of the Presenters: Heidi McCutcheonShelton-Mason Read more
On October 20, the Chamber hosted a livestream of Grow with Google’s Digital Partner Series workshop, “Showcase Your Business and Products to Shoppers Online.” The workshop offered strategies for building your online presence to reach new customers, optimizing your e-commerce site, and listing products on Google. Participants learned how to Read more
excerpt by US Chamber of Commerce The unemployment rate fell in September but 10.4 million jobs went unfilled in August, after a record high in July. Why it matters: The worker shortage crisis continues, affecting businesses of all sizes, across industries and is a reminder that our economic recovery remains fragile. Read more
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center was the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Government Affairs committee meeting in September. As Director of its Center for Small Business, he laid out key issues he anticipates to be addressed during the next state legislative session. Although it’s just a few long Read more
Washington’s statewide plastic bag ban was originally slated to begin January of 2021. Implementation was delayed due to supply chain issues of reusable bags related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 13, theGovernor set the single-use plastic bag ban effective date for October 1, 2021. The ban applies to: all Read more