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Chamber convenes feedback for WSDOT

On February 18, the Chamber gathered members of the business community for a briefing with WSDOT on an upcoming Fish Barrier Removal project. This project is located in both Mason and Thurston Counties on State Route 108 and Highway 101 near Little Creek Casino Resort. A full copy of the presentation can be found here. The purpose of the briefing was for WSDOT to share information about the project and to get feedback from businesses who would likely be impacted. Read more…

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Work Smarter with Google’s Productivity Tools

Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor Laura Mae Martin shared tips to help you work faster and smarter. Download the webinar resources or watch the replay on demand to learn how to organize emails into tasks in one step, use voice-to-text typing in Docs, create Calendar work blocks to manage your time, and more. (The program covers both free and paid features.) Webinar Resources:Productivity Tools HandoutFollow-Along GuideNational Partner Tips Want more? Subscribe to Laura’s Workspace Productivity Tips YouTube playlist: This event and Read more…

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Chambers host mid-Session Legislation Update

On the morning of Monday, February 15 the Shelton-Mason County and the North Mason Chambers co-hosted the 35th District Legislators for a mid-Session update. Representative Drew MacEwen (R-Union), Senator Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch), and Representative Dan Griffey (R-Allyn) shared with Chamber members an overview of what has happened, a review of their projects and sponsored bills, and commented on trends emerging and anticipated outcomes for the 2021 Legislative Session.

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Chamber Supports Workforce Housing

CEO Heidi McCutcheon sent a letter on behalf of the Chamber to City of Shelton Council on Saturday, February 6 in support of workforce housing, while expressing caution for the proposed project. The Chamber intends to continue reviewing any proposals considered and will weigh in on these matters accordingly. Read the entire message below. Additional project information, presentations, and documents can be found here. To City of Shelton Council:On behalf of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, I wish to Read more…

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Chamber Webinar Recording: What Now, What’s Next

The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar for its members featuring Chris Eyler of the US Chamber and Mark Harmsworth of Washington Policy Center. Over the past year, we’ve learned that the only thing that’s been consistent is change. Sometimes it has come at the drop of the hat; sometimes we’ve seen the writing on the wall. With constant change being the hallmark of our current reality, the Chamber has invited experts at the federal and state level Read more…

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Safely Reopening Washington Discussed in Legislature

On Wednesday, January 20 a hearing was held for Senate Bill 5114 on safely reopening Washington that was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Sheldon (D- Potlatch). Nearly 1,300 individuals weighed in on the bill, with more than 1,100 of those being in favor of it. Through this bill, the legislature would immediately and safely reopen all businesses (currently specific industries such as restaurants, gyms, and theaters are closed indoors) to resume under the provisions of Phase 2 of the “Healthy Washington Read more…

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Legislature Posts Remote Testimony Rules for 2021 Session

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 Legislature has posted the rules for how remote testimony will work.  A few important things to remember: Testimony registration will close 1 hour before the start time of the hearing. Read more…

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Chamber CEO Helps Award Community Grants

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 Enhancement Group, Senior Services for South Sound, Sound Sound YMCA, Community Lifeline, Homes First, and Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center. Click to view the full list of Community Grants Program Read more…

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Registration Now Open for ‘Changes Ahead’ Webinar

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 level to clue us in on what’s happening and what they see coming down the line. To help guide you and provide insight about doing business this year, the Chamber Read more…

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Governor’s Roadmap to Recovery Plan

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 this plan. This includes reference documents about outdoor and open-air structures.

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