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Round Two: Paycheck Protection Program

Paycheck Protection Program Act extends application date through May 31. 1. PPP Eligibility is Expanded to prioritize the smallest of small businesses. The Biden-Harris Administration and SBA announced the agency has eliminated restrictions to businesses with owners who have prior non-financial fraud felony convictions. The SBA has also eliminated the restriction on businesses owned or controlled by owners who have federal student loan debt that is currently delinquent or has defaulted.  2. There’s a new calculation for sole proprietors, independent contractors, Read more

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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant: Applications Open April 8

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance.The American Rescue Plan Act amended the program to allow eligible businesses to apply for both a PPP loan and the SVOG program. A national information session takes place on March Read more

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Chamber Announces Safety Protocol for Awards Gala

There are a number of safety protocols being instituted for the Awards Gala and 99th Anniversary Celebration. The Chamber is well aware of the responsibility we carry in setting the example of how to hold a safe, large, in-person event and are working hand in hand with the staff at Little Creek Casino Resort. There are several procedures that will be newly implemented for the April 16 event. Guests will arrive at a prescribed seating time and be directly escorted Read more

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Chamber announces awards finalists

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 standing. Congratulations to all of the finalists, photographed here by Cooper Studios. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AAA Septic Tank Pumping and Portable Restroom Rentals, Shelton Athletic Club, and Williams Architecture. Read more

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Chamber convenes “Building a Safe Community”

The Chamber is proud to convene a conversation on public safety, which we know is critical to creating a healthy economy. At this program, Shelton Police Department’s Chief Carole Beason speaks on building a safe community and crime prevention techniques; MACECOM’s director Mike Evans shares insights on dispatch and emergency situation response, while Central Mason Fire & EMS’s Chief Mike Patti talks about the new fire insurance rating and business emergency preparedness.

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Awards Gala Announcement

Ticket sales are first come, first served at the online portal beginning on Monday, March 15 at 8:00 AM. The Chamber will host its annual Awards Gala 2022 at Little Creek Casino Resort’s Skookum Creek Event Center in person on Friday, April 16 at 7:00p. The Chamber Board considered postponing and canceling the event, however, as the oldest and largest champion of Mason County businesses, it was decided to continue forward following all safety guidelines and protocol; providing a blueprint Read more

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Awards Gala will look different, but carry on

Following what seems to be the strangest year ever, we look forward toward recovery and reopening. The entire State of Washington is in Stage Two, the vaccine is being steadily rolled out, and the promise of normalcy is barely visible on the horizon. As things begin to look up, the Chamber is taking the time also take a look back and champion all that our business community has accomplished. 2020 was full of surprises and changes, however, there was also Read more

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Workforce Housing Information

The City of Shelton is considering a surplus of the land known as the Island Lake Watershed at the corner of Island Lake Drive and Brockdale Road, across from Springfield Loop. Here is a collection of information and presentations made on the project being currently considered. Chamber Letter to City Council dated February 6, 2021 January 2, 2021: Development Agreement in City Council Packet, pp 61-82 EquityPlus Project Information and PresentationsMap 1 Map 2January 2, 2021: Jan 2021 Shelton City Read more

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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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