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Chamber Communications Change

On a weekly basis, more than a thousand community members across Mason County receive an electronic newsletter from the Chamber. While readership rates remain consistent, we began to question, how important is this? Is the content worthy of your time? It is important that you get information in a timely matter and we want to better communicate how the Chamber is working on your behalf. With that in mind, we’ve decided to focus upon the quality—not the quantity—of news we Read more…

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Loan Resources

SBA Economic Disaster Injury Loans updated April 20, 2021 Targeted EIDL Advance The COVID-19 Targeted EIDL Advance was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act. The Targeted EIDL Advance provides businesses in low-income communities with additional funds to ensure small business continuity, adaptation, and resiliency. Advance funds of up to $10,000 will be available to applicants in low-income communities who previously received an EIDL Advance for less than Read more…

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Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance

On Friday evening, August 28, the IRS released its first notice regarding implementation of the president’s executive order on payroll tax deferral. The document, which is just over two pages, can be found here. While the guidance leaves more questions unanswered than it answers, here is what the US Chamber has published on the subject so far.   Short Summary:  As expected, employers may suspend the withholding of the 6.2% Social Security payroll tax normally deducted from an employee’s pay.  The deferral Read more…

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State of the Community: City & County

Through the partnership of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber, North Mason Chamber, and the EDC of Mason County, we are happy to bring you the first of a four-part series. Presentations on the City of Shelton by Mayor Kevin Dorcy and City Manager Jeff Niten and Mason County by Commissioner Sharon Trask, see both organizations touch on how 2020 has fared, what obstacles they’ve overcome, and what may be in store for 2021. In Partnership with: Event Speakers: Heidi McCutcheonShelton-Mason County Read more…

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Two Rallies Planned for Holiday Weekend in Shelton

Back the Blue Rally 101 W Railroad Avenue, SheltonSunday September 6, 2:00p Black Lives Matter Rally Post Office Park, 100 2nd Street, SheltonSunday, September 6, 2:00p People across the country are demonstrating their passion for causes in hopes of inspiring change. This weekend, downtown Shelton will see a rally for both Black Lives Matter and Back the Blue. On Sunday, September 6, at 2:00p, a Black LIves Matter Shelton Rally is planned. On the event description, the organizer says, “I’m organizing this Read more…

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State of the Community Registration

The Shelton-Mason County Chamber, together with the North Mason Chamber, hosts this virtual series throughout September. Join local leaders for an online Webinar to gain  current insights about local government, schools, and tribes. Scheduled every Thursday in September from 12:00-1:00p. Registration is required for each specific date. Cost is $5.00/per week for Chamber members or $15.00 for all four weeks. (Tier 1-4 members = no charge)Cost is $10.00/per week for non-Chamber members or $20.00 for all four weeks.

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Nominations now accepted

Local businesses are doing much more than surviving, they are inspiring! It’s time to celebrate the best in our local business community by nominating those individuals who exemplify initiative for the Annual Awards presented by the Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber celebrates businesses within Mason County each year for their unique contributions, successes, and spirit of community. There are five distinguished categories to earn accolades this year so it’s time to reflect upon 2020 in a positive light; recall Read more…

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Survey for a Little More Satisfaction

If nothing else this year, we have come to realize how much connections count in our lives as in-person interactions temporarily took a back seat. Communicating online is now a must, as is adapting to new consumer behaviors. Businesses are doing their best to modify offerings and operations to accommodate the very customers they rely upon. Customer satisfaction is crucial and if you haven’t measured it lately, a simple survey is in order. Customer opinions matter. Think Google reviews. Think word Read more…

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MTA Ribbon Cutting

You are invited to celebrate the newly completed renovations at Mason Transit Authority‘s Transit-Community Center Parking Lot Plaza.  MTA partnered with City of Shelton and Mason Conservation District to seek funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Stormwater Financial Assistance Program, in order to reduce impacts from existing infrastructure and development and enhance existing stormwater programs. The project expanded to include cleanup of contaminated soils in tandem with the construction. More than $250,000 was granted to retrofit the parking lot on the Read more…

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