Join the conversation about how to inform, develop, and build pathways for career seekers of all ages. Now more than ever before Businesses, Educators and Students need opportunities to influence and prioritize how we can build the necessary skills for our future talent pipeline. Invest in your business’s growth by Read more…
For decades, the Chamber has recognized deserving businesses, individuals, and organizations through its annual awards program. The entire community is invited to submit nominations online at masonchamber.com/nominate and will be accepted through October 31, 2023. Award categories, guidelines, and the complete list of past winners is also published online. There Read more…
As published in IRS e-News for Small Business, Issue 2023-13 The IRS shared new steps the agency is taking to prevent honest taxpayers from falling victim to Employee Retention Credit (ERC) scams. The IRS continues to warn small businesses about aggressive promoters encouraging filing potentially ineligible claims. The IRS urges Read more…
As Washington Hospitality Association points out, “Service charges can be complicated. You may hear them referred to as service fees, booking fees, or customer service fees. And once you have decided what to call them, they don’t always get easier to understand. Washington state’s rules regarding tips and service charges can Read more…
Once again, the Chamber is partnering with Shelton Downtown Merchants to present Halloween Spooktacular. The community is invited for an evening of trick-or-treating with local businesses! The event hours are 4:00-6:00p on Friday, October 27. Railroad Ave will be closed from First to Fifth, beginning at 1:00p. Local businesses and Read more…
Golf enthusiasts and businesses alike gathered for an incredible day on the greens at the 13th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club. With warm weather and gorgeous greens, the stage was set for a remarkable event that combined a passion Read more…
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound (CFSPS) will soon launch its 2023 grants cycle. Their grants program aims to strengthen our communities through broad, diverse, and flexible funding. Grants support a wide range of nonprofit organizations contributing to the region’s overall social, health, and environmental well-being across a broad Read more…
As of June 1, 2023, the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene void filling packaging products, which means loose fill packaging material, also referred to as packing peanuts, in or into Washington state is prohibited. It is the first step the state’s government has taken in a broader crusade to Read more…
The Chamber convened a conversation on community safety , which we know is critical to creating a healthy economy and a vibrant community. For the May 18 luncheon, City of Shelton Police Chief Carole Beason was invited to discuss the department’s community safety efforts, challenges, and current issues. Among the Read more…
On Friday, July 21, Railroad Avenue will once again play stage to a day-long street fair highlighting the best of Mason County. The largest business & restaurant event in Mason County, the Expo is attended by thousands of community members each year. It has the feeling of a high energy Read more…