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Chamber Opens Registration for Expo & Bite of Mason County

On Friday, July 19, Railroad Avenue will once again play stage to a day-long street fair highlighting the best of Mason County. The largest business & restaurant event in Mason County, the Expo is attended by thousands of community members each year. It has the feeling of a high energy block party with businesses and community organizations drawing on showmanship and flair to get your attention while sharing what makes their business so dynamic. Best known for its interactive activities, Read more…

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March Business After Hours

We are lucky to have 2nd Street Design Studio host Business After Hours on March 13! Owner Holly Cahoon and her team welcome area professionals to mix and mingle at their fabulous salon space in downtown Shelton. Drop by anytime from 5:30-7:00p to socialize and connect with fellow Chamber members, local business owners, organizational leaders, elected officials, and friends. While you’re there, be sure to schedule an appointment with the salon’s supremely skilled stylists or purchase fabulous boutique items, hair Read more…

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Attorney General Warns of Scammers Targeting Small Business Owners

In a letter to Chambers of Commerce dated February 6, 2024, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, wrote “Washington Labor Law Poster Service is deceptively posing as a governmental agency and sending hundreds of thousands of solicitations to Washington businesses. They advertise an Olympia address, but are based out of Michigan. They mail the letters in envelopes with threatening language about legal consequences for not immediately purchasing the advertised poster products at a cost of $79.50 or more. These posters Read more…

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Legislative Sendoff Set for December 8

The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, North Mason Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Council of Mason County will present its annual Legislative Sendoff on December 8, with sponsorship support from City of Shelton. This is your opportunity to meet with our state legislators—Senator Drew MacEwen (R-Union), Representative Dan Griffey (R-Allyn), and Representative Travis Couture (R-Allyn)—as they speak about issues and priorities expected to face the state during the upcoming 2024 session. This event is being held on Friday, December Read more…

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Chamber Celebrates Shop Small Season

The Chamber is proud to announce that it will continue to lead the movement to Shop Small. This year we are promoting Small Business Season: November 1-December 31. The Chamber has also renewed its commitment as a member of the Small Business Saturday Coalition, of which the Chamber has been a member since the program’s inaugural year. Right now, it’s more important than ever to support the local businesses we love. You might not realize it, but every time you Read more…

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SHS Career Expo Seeks Business Partners

The Chamber is seeking volunteers to help make this year’s SHS Career Expo a success for more than a thousand Shelton High School students! This year’s event will be held on the Shelton High School campus on Wednesday, November 8. Dozens of volunteers are needed to host the career fair as well as breakout sessions, which provide or deeper engagement for students to learn about industry. There is no cost to participate. Why Should You Participate? The Career Expo is an Read more…

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October Business After Hours

The Chamber convenes Business After Hours on Wednesday, October 9 at Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center. Set aside some time from 5:30-7:00p and come 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 relationships. If you are not a Read more…

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Halloween Happenings 2023

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. 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 Read more…

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Shape the Future of Workforce Development & Education

Join the conversation about how to inform, develop, and build pathways for career seekers of all ages. Now more than ever before Businesses, Educators and Students need opportunities to influence and prioritize how we can build the necessary skills for our future talent pipeline. Invest in your business’s growth by securing a booth at the Future of Work Summit & Expo on October 24, 2023, at the Great Wolf Lodge from 8:00a to 3:00p.   Why Attend? In today’s rapidly Read more…

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Nominations Open Through October 31 for Chamber 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, 2023. 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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