April Digital Mailer

APRIL 2024

Collaboration

Leadership Advocacy

Annual Banquet Wine Pull

Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council ribbon cutting

mission The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce champions our community’s quality of life and economic vitality through collaborative leadership and sound business advocacy.

2024 Board of Directors PRESIDENT Jeff Rounds

Libke Insurance Associates, Inc.

VICE PRESIDENT Dorry Foster

Wenatchee Valley YMCA

SECRETARY/TREASURER Geoff Bailey

Goetz, Bailey & Yale

PAST PRESIDENT Glenn Adams

DIRECTORS

Ruben Betancourt

About the Chamber

Creative Business Solutions

Rochelle Bohm CMI Orchards

Mina Gomez

Edward Jones

Kathy Handley-Nosek Union Hill Cider

Kristen Hankins

Confluence Health

Bryce MacKay

Bromiley MacKay Williams Law

Tyler MacKay

Waste Management

Brett McDonald

Dragonfly Team and Leadership Development

Simon Poole

Goodfellow Bros.

Jay Smith

Express Employment Professionals

Eunice Youmans

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Steve Wilkinson

Wenatchee.org

The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that serves to represent and promote the interests of the businesses in our community. We engage with community partners and offer programs to strengthen the business climate in the valley.

The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce also serves the community by promoting our area as a destination for business, sports, and leisure travel including tournaments, competitions, trade shows, corporate meetings, and conventions to maximize additional overnight visitors, visitor expenditures, state and local tax revenues, and job opportunities.

Vision Statement The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is the leader in creating a more vibrant and prosperous business climate in our region. We unify our community around objectives that will strengthen and grow our local economy, build business diversity and improve our quality of life.

Be sure to take advantage of your Chamber member benefits!

Some of these benefits include: Networking Groups

Cultivate your business through leads and referrals, build a support network and gain more knowledge of other industry sectors. Join today!

Mailer

Advertise your business or special event with a flyer in our monthly mailer that goes out to all 650+ members.

Banner Ads

Feature your business on our newlyupdated website.

(509) 662-2116

Chelsea Ewer, We want to hear from you! Contact us at the Chamber to make a strategy for best-utilizing your membership benefits.

Director of Chamber Operations

chelsea@wenatchee.org

1 MILLION CUPS WENATCHEE VALLEY 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Wednesday, April 3rd 8:00am-9:00am

WENATCHEE FIRST FRIDAY 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Friday, April 5th 5:00pm-7:00pm

Join us in person at the Wenatchee Valley Chamber coffee's on us! On the first Wednesday of every month, we hear from two entrepreneurs and find out how we, as a community, can support them, empower them, and connect them to resources so they can grow their business. Our April presenters are Healing Unlimited Massage & Set The Bar. Coffee Donated by Steamers West for all to enjoy.

The Visit Wenatchee Tasting Room is excited to showcase beer from Bad Batch Brewing Co. alongside artworks from Ceramics Cider Friday.

"Ceramic Cider Friday" is the name of a collective of ceramic artists residing and creating in the Wenatchee Valley. Originating from chance encounters at the WVC Ceramics Lab, they bond over their passion for crafting ceramic art. Members of this group include Lindsey Bloomfield, Lisa Pattison, Kathy Mattern, Don Collins, Kimberly Clark, and Cynthia Noyd. See you on First Friday.

LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Tuesday, April 9th 8:00am-9:00am

BOOKKEEPING BITES & TAX TALKS: NAVIGATING W-9S & W-4S 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Wednesday, April 17th 12:00pm-1:30pm

This event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with our Elected officials, hear about their successes and accomplishments during the 2024 short Legislative Session, and learn about the outcomes that will most impact the Wenatchee Valley.

Join our three elected officials of the 12th district, Rep. Keith Goehner, Rep. Mike Steel, and Sen. Brad Hawkins in the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center for coffee and a sprinkle of commerce.

Join us along with Charlie Miracle from Cordell, Neher & Company, for another enriching What's For Lunch event tailored to support and uplift local businesses!

This session dives into the intricacies of small business tax records, with a special focus on understanding W9 and W4 requirements, as well as essential bookkeeping practices. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary for navigating these critical aspects of business operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. As always, our lunches serve as valuable opportunities to network, share insights, and foster growth within our vibrant local business community.

COMMUNITY GLASS CO 606 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Thursday, April 25th 5:00pm-7:00pm Join us for our monthly networking event Business After Hours at Community Glass Company for their 40th anniversary celebration. . They will be serving small bites and beverages. Come and see our glass cutting operation and maybe you can take home a raffle prize!

This event is free to attend and registration is appreciated!

NEW MEMBERS! Vanity Studio Salon Vanitystudiosalon.com (509)881-0557

Terminal Ave Media terminalave.com (509)885-3570

Watercore Cider watercorecider.com (509)888-2090

La Puerta Negra LLC facebook.com/lpn.monitor (509)699-8184

e r e H k Clic TAKE OUR SURVEY

www.wvdrc.org

JUNE 24-28, 2024 LEARN conflict and communication skills with Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

Professional Development “This course taught me a variety of valuable life skills. I would recommend that everyone take this course especially those who want to expand their problem solving and communication skills.”

Interactive Experience "Mediation Training was life-changing. I wish I had taken it years ago for both personal and professional knowledge."

Skill development "Beyond mediation the information is useful for good communication in all situations personal, work, family, etc."

OSPI clock hours and group registration discounts available.

REGISTER NOW Wenatchee, WA 509-888-0957 www.wvdrc.org/events

s l r i G t h g i N t u O THE WENATCHEE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

Shop Early, Stay Late

Sponsored By:

Thurs. April 18th | 11 AM Purchase tickets at www.downtownwenatchee.org

LINK TRANSIT

Explore our state-of-the-art facility, meet our dedicated team, and learn about the exciting projects shaping the future of public transit in our community.

Please join us on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Link Transit’s Operations and Maintenance Base.

2700 Euclid Avenue in Olds Station.

So we know you’re coming, please scan the QR code, or call 509-664-7608.

Small Bites • Refreshing Drinks • Facility Tours

Wenatchee Valley Visitor and Relocation Guide

The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visit Wenatchee receive requests from all over the United States from people wanting to learn about our area and why they should live, work & play here. We post this on both of our websites along with sending a printed version when requested to show the incredible amenities and resources we have in our valley. With our new guide we will be able to reach a bigger, better, and broader audience.

Inside Front Cover

8"w x 9.125"h

$1250

Inside Back Cover

8"w x 9.125"h

$1250

Full Page

8"w x 9.125"h

$1000

Half Page

3.8375"w x 9.125"h

$700

Quarter Page

3.8375"w x 4.5625"h

$500

Brand Visibility $50 off Advocate-Champions $100 off

Wenatchee Valley Visitor and Relocation Guide

Chamber of Commerce Relocation Guide

Visit Wenatchee Visitor Guide

over 3000 online impressions over 300 requested printed copies over 500 printed copies distributed to recruiting specialists

10,000 copies distributed from our visit center 1,800 copies mailed out partnered with hotels and local businesses for bigger spread

Make your advertisement have a bigger impact

our focus areas Leadership Advocacy Community Development

VISITOR CENTER & TASTING ROOM HOURS

Workforce Development

Mon-Thurs.

9am - 5:30pm

Tourism

Friday 9am - 7pm

Career Connected Learning visitWenatchee.org

Saturday 10am - 7pm (509) 662-2116

137 North Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 101 (Corner of Second and Wenatchee Avenue)

THANK YOU to ALL OF our members 137 North Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 101 (Corner of Second and Wenatchee Avenue) (509) 662-2116 | wenatchee.org