August Digital Mailer

AUGUST 2024

Collaboration

D’Andre Vazquez, Hispanic Business & Community Relations Coordinator

Leadership Advocacy

Ambassador Ambush at The Crepe House

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, August 7th 8:00am-9:00am

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEABUNDANCE OF OPPORTUNITY 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Wednesday, August 14th 12:00pm-1:30pm

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 July presenters are Chelan Douglas Medical Reserve Corp & Hammerstrom Wealth Management.

Coffee Donated by Steamers West for all to enjoy.

Our local Department of Commerce representative Soo-Ing Moody will be presenting on the abundance of opportunities that are available to businesses and non-profits alike. Whether you are putting together a program for your organization or needing a new position for helping a minority. Most grants and funding opportunities are distributed by the Department of Commerce. Come with questions and enjoy a lunchtime full of learning to walk away with new opportunities to help our local community.

HEALING UNLIMITED MASSAGE 328 North Chelan Ave, Wenatchee Thursday, August 8th 4:00pm-5:00pm Join us for a special event as we celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of 328 North, Wenatchee's newest day spa. Guests can enjoy refreshments, appetizers, music, and giveaways. Be one of the first to explore their new space and experience their exceptional services designed to relax, rejuvenate and renew.

We look forward to seeing you there!

JOIN US FOR A POETRY READING! Visit Wenatchee Tasting Room Thursday, August 15th 5:00pm-6:00pm 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee We are thrilled to host the Shrub Steppe Poetry group at the Visit Wenatchee Tasting Room for an evening of poetic inspiration and community connection.

About Shrub Steppe Poetry: Shrub Steppe Poetry is a vibrant collective of poets and poetry lovers from Central Washington. They support and encourage the art of poetry through public readings, contests, workshops, and community outreach in Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, and Klickitat counties.

Come and enjoy the beauty of poetry while sipping on some of the best local wine, beer, and cider our region has to offer.

It's the perfect combination for a delightful evening!

NEW MEMBERS!

SKILLSOURCE- Check the date!

240 North Mission Ave, Wenatchee Thursday, August 22nd 5:00pm-7:00pm Get to know our neighbors at SkillSource! SkillSource has been providing no-cost career training and business services in North Central Washington since 1983, and now's your chance to learn more in person.

Join us for an informative and engaging Business After Hours at SkillSource with live music from the Michael Carlos Band, local eats, and a raffle for door prizes.

Make new community connections and learn how SkillSource can support your business through workforce development. Please kindly RSVP and remember to bring your business cards.

This event is free, but please register to attend.

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Help guide us into our next year!

We ask you to take a few moments to complete our survey, as your input is invaluable to us. The insights gathered will play a crucial role in shaping our future initiatives, ensuring that our efforts are aligned with your needs and priorities. Your participation will help us identify key areas for improvement and innovation, allowing us to better serve our community and drive collective success. Please, take this opportunity to have your voice heard and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of our chamber. Thank you for your time and commitment.

Please Join Us FOR A CEREMONY TO DESIGNATE OUR REGION AS A

PURPLE HEART COMMUNITY August 7, 2024 PYBUS MARKET 5 TO 7 PM Inviting the community and all Purple Heart medal recipients, families and veterans

HAVANA

August 10, 2024 6pm-10pm Pre-1970 vehicles only

Gateway Park, East Wenatchee EastWenatcheeWa.gov

TRY TRANSIT THURSDAYS!

Give transit a try on Thursday’s in August and September, and discover a smarter way to get to downtown Wenatchee!

Win fun prizes just by trying transit. To learn more, scan the code below.

Try Transit Thursday’s is brought to you by: Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram

You are invited to EXHIBIT

STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND BUSINESSES ARE INVITED TO SHOWCASE THEIR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND STEM. PROJECTS CAN INCLUDE ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING, VIRTUAL REALITY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND MORE. SIGN UP TO PRESENT FOR ALL FOUR DAYS OF THE FAIR, OR JUST ONE. THIS IS A FREE AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT YOUR CREATIVITY WHILE INSPIRING THE COMMUNITY TO EMBRACE AND SUPPORT STEM.

Only two hours are required per participant, but you can sign up for more! Register at ncwtech.org

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP WENATCHEE VALLEY Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley is a nine-month commitment to personal growth, professional development, and community awareness. Participants develop a broad knowledge of the Wenatchee Valley and key issues facing the region as they hear from community leaders and tour local facilities. Participants become a strong network of informed and motivated citizen leaders who guide the future growth of the Wenatchee Valley.

Whether you have lived in the area for a short time or decades, CLWV will open your eyes to new challenges and opportunities and the role you can play in shaping the future of the region

TOPICS COVERED:

DATES:

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There are 9 sessions beginning in September. Classes are typically held from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on one Friday per month, dates to come. Locations vary each month between Chelan and Douglas County facilities.

Economic Development Hydropower Agriculture Healthcare Education Law & Justice Social & Health Services Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Local Government State Government/Trip to Olympia

APPLICATION & TUITION: Class size is limited so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Tuition is $950 and is exclusive to Chamber Members. One $400 scholarship is available (see application).

GRADUATION: Successful completion of the program ends with a celebration bike ride on the Apple Capital Loop Trail followed by lunch in June.

Graduates are then invited to become members of the CLWV Alumni Group.

CONTACT: Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, 137 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 662-2116 chelsea@wenatchee.org

Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley 2024-2025 Application Business: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: ___________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________ _______________________________________________ e-mail: ______________________________________

Application Deadline: August 12, 2024. Space is limited – please submit applications early.

Tuition: Due September 1, 2024. Tuition is non-refundable.

$950 Chamber Member ____ $300 *Olympia Trip (optional, please select if interested) Estimated cost, to be paid at time of trip * Visit with elected officials, lobbyists, and legislative staff, tour the State Capital and learn more about the legislative process in February 2025. Space is limited and open to the Leadership class first.

Scholarships: One $400 scholarship is available. The scholarship award is selected by the Community Leadership Committee. To apply, please submit a one-page letter stating why you are requesting a financial scholarship by August 11, 2024. You will be notified of the committee’s decision by August 19, 2024.

Please list your community involvement and any leadership positions held.

Organization

Title/Responsibility

From/To

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please select the category below which best describes the area in which you presently work/serve. ______ Community Volunteer

______ Human Services

______ Corporate/Business

______ Manufacturing

______ Financial

______ Labor

______ Government

______ Small Business

______ Health Care

______ Education

______ Legal

______ Other _________________________________________

Commitment: Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley is a learning experience and requires a commitment by the class members and their employers. Acceptance requires a commitment to attend the September retreat and eight sessions. Continued absenteeism may result in dismissal from the program with no refund of tuition.

I, ____________________________ understand the commitment of the Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley program. If selected, I will devote the required time and ensure tuition payment by Sept. 1, 2024.

Applicant Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ______________ Please send application to: chelsea@wenatchee.org or Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 850, Wenatchee, WA 98807

STUDENTS & BUSINESSES INVITED TO THE STUDENTS ARE CAN...

NCW COLLEGE & CAREER EXPOS THREE GREAT EVENTS IN-PERSON ACROSS THE REGION! At these events, educators and local industry professionals come together to introduce students to work experiences that engage, train and inspire them for the 21st-century workforce that is in demand by regional employers.

In addition to connecting with colleges and industry professionals, students who attend the expos will get to engage in hands-on work based activities, explore workplace tools and equipment and learn from real job descriptions.

Businesses, educational institutions, training programs, and student support services are all encouraged to participate at the event as exhibitors.

Thursday, October 17

Wednesday, October 23

Big Bend Community College 11:00am - 2:00pm

Okanogan Agri Plex 8:30am - 12:00pm

7662 Chanute St NE Moses Lake, WA 98837

175 Rodeo Trail Okanogan, WA 98840

New this year – the 2024 CS & Tech Fair will be happening concurrently during the College & Career Expo on October 17.

We are also hosting the 2024 CS & Tech Fair on October 17 at Big Bend Community College from 9am to 1pm. Students who attend the CS & Tech will have the opportunity to explore the College & Career Expo as part of their day. There are options to attend just the College & Career Expo, or the CS & Tech Fair which includes the Expo.

Learn more at www.ncesd.org/event/cs-tech-fair-2024

Thursday, November 7 Wenatchee Valley College 8:00am - 12:00pm 1300 Fifth Street Wenatchee, WA 98801

There is no cost for Exhibitors or Students to participate and can attend any or all events!

Learn more and register to attend at: www.ncesd.org/career-expos

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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