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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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City, Port Candidates Invited to October 12 Forum

This forum will include the City of Shelton Councilmember and Port of Shelton Commissioner candidates. 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 Shelton-Mason County Journal and KMAS Radio; the event will also be streamed by MasonWebTV powered by Hood Canal Communications. The event will be held Read more…

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What You Can Do to Avoid Employee Retention Credit Scams

As published in IRS e-News for Small Business, Issue 2023-13 The IRS shared new steps the agency is taking to prevent honest taxpayers from falling victim to Employee Retention Credit (ERC) scams. The IRS continues to warn small businesses about aggressive promoters encouraging filing potentially ineligible claims. The IRS urges small businesses to check with a trusted tax professional about ERC instead of relying on a promotion company. The steps include a moratorium on processing new ERC claims through at Read more…

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State Sets New Policy on Tips, Gratuities, and Service Charges

As Washington Hospitality Association points out, “Service charges can be complicated. You may hear them referred to as service fees, booking fees, or customer service fees. And once you have decided what to call them, they don’t always get easier to understand. Washington state’s rules regarding tips and service charges can be hard to navigate and federal rules add another layer of complexity to the requirements for employers.” As of September 7, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries released Read more…

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Halloween Spooktacular 2023

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 Friday, October 27. Railroad Ave will be closed from First to Fifth, beginning at 1:00p. 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 Mason County: Read more…

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