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…
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…
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…
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…
Guest article by Rachel Hansen of Northwest Event Organizers The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently approved funding for further development of plans to create a tourism Welcome Center on Hwy 101 near Taylor Town. The project had originally been proposed after the County’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee examined long Read more…
On June 24, the Chamber hosted a livestream of Grow with Google’s Digital Partner Series workshop, “Create YouTube Videos That Attract New Customers.” YouTube Marketing Manager Maxwell invited video experts from around the world to showcase different styles: selfe style, simple backdrop, voice over, point & shoot, top-down, product in Read more…
Rachel Hansen is the President of Northwest Event Organizers who serves as Mason County’s Tourism Promotion Liaison and manages explorehoodcanal.com. On Thursday, May 20, she spoke to Chamber members about what’s happening in and across Mason County with a highlight of recreational opportunities and tourism trends for 2021. Check out Read more…
On May 5, the Chamber hosted a livestream of Grow with Google’s Digital Partner Series workshop, “Sell More with an Engaging Marketing Strategy.” Dave from Constant Contact discussed tips for great email marketing campaigns, the basics of segmentation and automation, and how to make improvements with data and predictive analytics. Read more…
The Chamber is excited to announce the official formation of its Foundation and designated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, which will allow the Chamber to further its mission to encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism, and to facilitate economic development. The Foundation has been established with the purpose to: provide financial support for the Read more…
We are very excited to share with you the finalists for our upcoming Chamber Awards Gala and 99th Anniversary at Little Creek Casino Resort. More than 150 nominations were received and were narrowed down to just 15 finalists. Ballots will be sent out soon to all Chamber members in good Read more…