From Our Blog

Keeping Spirits Bright

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 lit Christmas trees, we look forward to both new and renewed partnerships as the holiday season quickly approaches. The interactive map is now live, giving you plenty of time to Read more…

ago

YMCA Inside Look

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 a gym. She likened it to a community hub; a friendly outlet for physical, social, and financial fitness. The Y is designed to be a safe, family-friendly destination that encourages Read more…

ago

Halloween Happenings 2020

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 purple pin drops. View the map below or open the custom map in Google. Halloween Spooktacular Once again this year, the Chamber is partnering with Shelton Downtown Merchants to present Read more…

ago

Tollie

The Shay locomotive invented in 1879 by Ephraim E. Shay, a bearded Michigan logger who did not have speed in mind, was patented in June of 1881. It is a gear-drive locomotive powered by three cylinders tied to a line shaft that is geared to all the wheels on the right side. At 10 mph, the staccato bark of her exhaust sounds like a high-wheeled flyer of a bygone day rolling down the high iron at 70 mph. According to Read more…

ago

Simpler, Shorter Way to Apply for PPP Forgiveness

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 Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to Read more…

ago

Sell Online with with E-Commerce Tools

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 and Grow My Store. Webinar Resources:Follow-Along GuideSell Online HandoutNational Partner Tips This event is made available to you by Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, a certified Grow with Google Partner, Read more…

ago

Addressing Financial Services Fraud During the Pandemic

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, stories about fraud in lower-income and older households, and critical information about key resources available to those seeking assistance.  Highlights from the presentation:Business Guidance During CoronavirusCoronavirus Scams: Tips from the Read more…

ago

CDC Publishes Halloween Guidelines

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 trick-or-treaters. LOWER RISK ACTIVITIES These lower risk activities can be safe alternatives: Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at Read more…

ago

2020 Candidate Forums

These events were made possible through the partnership of Shelton-Mason County Chamber, North Mason Chamber and MasonWebTV powered by Hood Canal Communications. Videos will become available on Thursday, October 8 at at 6:00p. View all four races here or scroll down for individual races. 10th Congressional DistrictMarilyn Strickland – Dinfo@stricklandforwashington.com Beth Doglio -Dinfo@bethdoglio.com 35th Legislative District, Pos. 1Dan Griffey – Rdanielgriffey@gmail.com Colton Myers – Dinfo@electcoltonmyers.com 35th Legislative District, Pos. 2Drew MacEwen – Rvotedreamac@gmail.com Darcy Huffman – Dinfo@darcyhuffman.com Mason County CommissionerRandy Read more…

ago

Port of Hoodsport Restroom Conundrum

Earlier this summer, the Hoodsport area experienced overcrowding as an unprecedented number of visitors sought recreation at Staircase and Lake Cushman despite the closure of amenities at Skokomish Park and facilities within Olympic National Forest. Area businesses, forced to follow new health protocols, could no longer offer restroom access. Meanwhile, the public restrooms situated along N US Hwy 101 at the IGA grocery store in Hoodsport were also closed in response to the pandemic. Ultimately, overcrowding resulted in the closure Read more…

ago