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
As what feels like the longest year ever comes to a close, the Chamber is working hard to keep the Christmas spirit alive. After partnering last year with Northwest Event Organizers to restore our community as Christmastown, USA and earning a Guinness Book of World Records title for the most Read more
The much anticipated facility is planning its grand opening for March 2021. Donors in our area helped make this vision a reality by contributing approximately $8 million toward the capital campaign. Aubree Fudge, Senior Director of the Shelton Family YMCA branch, emphasized the center will serve as much more than Read more
Ghouls and Goblins, the Chamber is pleased to provide a map of Halloween activities throughout Shelton-Mason County. Look for our star Chamber members and note that any icon styled purple is a drive-thru event. For more detail, including hours and links to events on Facebook, click on the black and Read more
Businesses that borrowed $50k or less in PPP loan funding can apply for forgiveness using a simpler, shorter form released by the Small Business Administration and US Treasury. PRESS RELEASE October 8, 2020 | Release Number 20-81 Contact Carol R. Wilkerson at carol.wilkerson@sba.gov or 202-401-3059 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Read more
In this recorded webinar, Google experts walk through the benefits of setting up an online store with Shopify and how to list products on Google Shopping so you can sell from anywhere. Additionally, the speakers discuss other helpful tools to help you stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder Read more
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic contraction that followed, consumer complaints about fraud in bank accounts, credit cards, and pre-paid cards have increased. Connecting Communities, sponsored by the Federal Reserve System, recently released a presentation with an overview of financial services fraud, including recent data trends, Read more
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to Read more