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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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OysterFest Highlights Local Industry & Supports Community Efforts

For locals, OysterFest is a tradition. For visitors, it’s a chance to indulge in the seafood dishes for which the Pacific Northwest is best known. On the first full weekend in October, Skookum Rotary will stage its annual OysterFest, which is home to the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships. It is also Washington State’s official seafood festival. On Friday evening, from 6:00-10:00p, the Shelton Rotary Club’s 21+ OysterFunk features music food and beer garden, catering to locals and OysterFest RVers Read more…

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Chambers, EDC to host Candidate forum October 16

As ballots hit mailboxes, the business community will host a community forum for those local races which are contested and directly responsible for creating policy. The event will be held in-person at 6:00p on Wednesday, October 16 at Olympic Middle School; the program will also be streamed live via Mason WebTV powered by HCC. The following races (in ballot order) have been invited to participate: Legislative District 35 State Representative, Position 2(Travis Couture and James DeHart); Mason County Commissioner, District Read more…

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A Word from the CEO

As we welcome the crisp air and vibrant colors of fall, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the ever-evolvingstate of our business community. Fall is not just a season of harvest but also a period of growth andrecognition for the incredible businesses that make up our Chamber. In this issue of BusinessMatters, we spotlight the ongoing efforts to support our local economy and the excitingprograms that help our members and community thrive. One of the most beloved Chamber programs Read more…

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Contested State Rep, County Commission Candidates Invited to October 16 Forum

This forum will include the candidates for contested races: State Representative and Mason County Commission. This forum will provide each candidate the opportunity for a self-introduction, to answer predetermined questions, and to ask a question of their opponents. This event is free and open to the public. The Chamber is partnering and co-hosting the event with North Mason Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council of Mason County; the event will also be streamed by MasonWebTV powered by Hood Read more…

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Halloween Spooktacular 2024

Once again, the Chamber is partnering with Shelton Downtown Merchants to present Halloween Spooktacular. The community is invited for an evening of trick-or-treating with local businesses! The event hours are 4:00-6:00p on Thursday, October 31. Railroad Ave will be closed to traffic from First to Fifth, beginning at 2:00p. Local businesses and organizations are invited to pop up a tent or open their trunk to the community trick-or-treaters. This will be set-up similar to the Chamber’s Expo & Bite of Read more…

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Who do you appreciate? Nominations open for Annual Awards

For decades, the Chamber has recognized deserving businesses, individuals, and organizations through its annual awards program. The entire community is invited to submit nominations online at masonchamber.com/nominate and will be accepted through October 31, 2024. Award categories, guidelines, and the complete list of past winners is also published online. There are five categories open for nominations. Business of the Year honors the business that made the most significant contribution benefiting the Mason County community over the past year; most recently, Read more…

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Swinging Success at Chamber Golf Tournament

Golf enthusiasts and businesses alike gathered for an incredible day on the greens at the 14th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club. With warm weather and gorgeous greens, the stage was set for a remarkable event that combined a passion for golf with a commitment to making a positive impact on our community. The tournament was not just about teeing off and sinking putts; it was a powerful demonstration of Read more…

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