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10 Reasons to Shop Local this Holiday Season

As the holiday season draws near, there’s no better time to support our local businesses. Shopping locally not only brings unique, heartfelt gifts to your loved ones but also strengthens our community. Below are ten reasons you should shop local this holiday season. We encourage shoppers to pledge their support by using #ShopSmall on social media and following the Chamber on Facebook for updates. To find local retailers, explore the searchable Chamber Member Directory. This holiday season let’s show our Read more…

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State of the Community Luncheon

As part of its State of the Community series, the Chamber has invited several community partners to share their insights with the local community. In this segment, Mason County, City of Shelton, Port of Shelton, and Mason PUD 3 will speak to the biggest wins of 2024, what challenges lie ahead, what’s new and next, as well as how these organizations are driving economic growth in the community. This luncheon will be held in person; registration cost is dependent upon Read more…

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Chamber Champions Small Business Season

The Chamber is excited to lead the Shop Small movement again, celebrating Small Business Season from November 1 to December 31. This annual campaign highlights the impact of our local small businesses. It renews the Chamber’s commitment to the Small Business Saturday Coalition, a partnership that began with the first Small Business Saturday in 2010. This year’s Small Business Saturday falls on November 30, 2024. From the beginning of November through the end of December, we celebrate the heart and Read more…

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The Business of Giving: Building a Thriving Community Through Stewardship

The Chamber’s October luncheon at Olympic College focused on “The Business of Giving: Building a Thriving Community Through Stewardship.” The event featured guest speakers Mindi Reule, CEO of The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, and Matthew Melendez, founder of the Great Bend Center for Music. Mindi Reule outlined the Foundation’s three key priorities: engaging communities, mobilizing resources, and advancing well-being. She discussed various types of funds available, including unrestricted funds, scholarships, donor-advised funds, agency funds, and endowments. Mindi emphasized Read more…

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Maple Glen Assisted Living Provides Dignity, Community Focus

Anew Living LLC at Maple Glen Assisted Living is a tranquil destination for retirement Surrounded by Mason County’s dramatic scenery, the convenient location is close to parks and shopping, with state-of-the-art healthcare located nearby The comfortable, yet elegant, community is just the right size for neighbors to connect Maple Glen offers comfortable apartments Each unit has a kitchenette, large private bathroom with walk-in shower and state-of-the-art smart emergency call system Residents are served by wonderful staff and experience amenities like Read more…

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2024 Halloween Happenings

Ghouls and Goblins, the Chamber is pleased to provide a map of Halloween activities throughout Shelton-Mason County. Look for our star Chamber members. View the map below or open the custom map in Google. Spooktacular Once again, the Chamber is partnering with Shelton Downtown Merchants to present Spooktacular. This year’s festivities will return to Railroad Ave with all activities being held outdoors. The community is invited for an evening of trick-or-treating with local businesses! The event hours are 4:00-6:00p on Read more…

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Chamber Hosts Andreas Mueller-Schubert to present AI for Business Webinar

On November 5, Andreas Mueller-Schubert of WSI Next Gen Marketing will present a Zoom webinar with an insightful and approachable look at AI and its far-reaching effects. Andreas’s professional career has been centered around Internet-driven business innovations. His firm belief is that access to Gen AI for everyone will revolutionize the way we work and enjoy our lives. In this engaging session, you’ll get answers to key questions about AI: The Chamber is a Catalyst for business growth and is Read more…

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BUSINESS After Hours

Business After Hours offers Chamber members an exclusive opportunity to connect and expand their local business-to-business network These events feature insider perspectives, engaging conversations, and delicious refreshments In July, Peninsula Credit Union hosted a standout event that highlighted their commitment to diversifying loan options and supporting local members through their ITIN lending programs Attendees had the chance to win door prizes featuring local favorites from Maggie’s Market and Mestizo’s August saw a vibrant gathering of members from the Shelton-Mason County Read more…

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November Business After Hours

Join us at the November Business After Hours with Our Community Credit Union on Wednesday, November 8, at their spacious Downtown Branch. Drop in anytime from 5:30 to 7:00p to connect with fellow Chamber members, local business owners, organizational leaders, elected officials, and friends. Please RSVP. Business After Hours is a monthly event hosted at member businesses on the second Wednesday of each month as a complimentary member benefit. It’s designed to bring together local professionals looking to develop new business Read more…

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Graffiti Creative Arts Center Adds Vibrant, Accessible Options to Downtown

Coming soon to Downtown Shelton, Graffiti Creative Arts Center is a mixed-use community art space envisioned by Nicole Frazier of The Painted Heart, LLC Slated to open this fall, Graffiti Creative Arts Center will be conveniently located to serve artists from all walks of life Its mission is to make art accessible to everyone, regardless of physical disabilities, financial constraints, or childcare challenges One standout feature is the Lending Library, which will allow artists to borrow supplies, removing the barrier Read more…

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