January Mailer 2024

JANUARY 2024

Collaboration

Leadership

THE ORCHARD RIBBON CUTTING

Advocacy

WENATCHEE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

2023 Board of Directors PRESIDENT

Glenn Adams

Confluence Health

VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Rounds

Libke Insurance Associates, Inc.

SECRETARY/TREASURER Geoff Bailey

Goetz, Bailey & Yale

PAST PRESIDENT Cheri Dudek-Kuhn Coaching

DIRECTORS Dorry Foster

Wenatchee Valley YMCA

Mina Gomez

Edward Jones

Kathy Handley-Nosek, Union Hill Cider

George Harter CMI Orchards

Bryce MacKay

Bromiley MacKay Williams Law

Nalini Paton

Arlberg Sports

About the Chamber 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.

Simon Poole

Vision Statement

Jay Smith

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.

Goodfellow Bros.

Express Employment Professionals

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Steve Wilkinson

Wenatchee.org

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

MEET AND GREET- CITY COUNCIL 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Tuesday, January 9th 4:00pm-6:00pm The City of Wenatchee invites you to an evening of opportunity to meet and converse with some of your elected officials. We encourage meeting and discussing concerns and recognizing the work that the city council accomplishes to help the operations of the City of Wenatchee. Come with respect and collaboration to create a working relationship with our elected officials.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS- CHELAN COUNTY PUD 203 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee Thursday, January 25th 5:00pm-7:00pm Join us for our monthly networking event to be held at Chelan County PUD this month. We are excited to explore their new facility and see all the incredible work and investment the PUD is putting into our community. We hope that you can attend and to bring a friend as we look forward to the connections that come out of an event like this.

Food and beverages will be provided, and we cannot wait to see you there. This event is free, but please register to attend.

RIBBON CUTTING- PEOPLES BANK, WENATCHEE BRANCH 337 Valley Mall PKWY, East Wenatchee Thursday, February 1st 5:00pm-7:00pm

EAST

Join us in celebrating with Peoples Bank as they proudly unveil their newest location with a ribboncutting ceremony. Enjoy the grand opening with hors d'oeuvres catered by Inna's Cuisine, beer by Icicle Brewing, wine provided by Icicle Ridge, drawings, door prizes, live music, engaging networking opportunities, and the symbolic cutting of the ribbon, marking the initiation of a new chapter for our community. We look forward to celebrating with you!

1 MILLION CUPS WENATCHEE VALLEY 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Wednesday, February 7th 8:00am-9:00am 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 February presenters are 509 Female Founders & Sole Sisters Thermal Imaging. Coffee Donated by Steamers West for all to enjoy.

NEW MEMBERS! Schooley Mitchell of Wenatchee Schooleymitchell.com/office/rjorgenson (509)955-4727

Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District Otid.biz (509)476-3696

Mattress Today Wenatchee Mattresstodayusa.com/locations/wenatchee (509)679-2756

Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District Otid.biz (509)476-3696

Angela Ervin- NEXA Mortgage NEXAmortgage.com (509)670-9534

Zager Law, P.A. Zagerlaw.com (954)888-8170

Blue Bird, Inc. Bluebirdpears.com (509)548-0288

Only a few sponsorship opportunities are left!

Email Chelsea@wenatchee.org for more information

www.businesshealthtrust.com

The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer Business Health Trust (BHT) to our members.

As an Association Health Plan, BHT helps businesses join together as a group to purchase insurance. Choose from a wide variety of high-quality, affordable employee benefits and small business resources: Health Insurance

Business Insurance

We offer a range of high quality, affordable medical plans that include prescription, virtual care and a 24-hour nurse line.

For venture-backed technology companies, we now offer Newfront Total Solution—Property & Casualty insurance.

Ancillary Insurance

HR Tools & Employee Wellness

A range of additional insurance products are available for purchase with your medical plan.

• Archbright HR Membership & Resources • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) • And more

• Vision • Dental • Life

• AD&D • Long Term Disability • Accident Protection

Retirement Solutions

Additional Small Business Savings

We’ve partnered with Newfront—a leading insurance and financial services company—to offer EVOLVE 401(k) to our members.

• Passport Corporate Membership • Savings on ORCA cards • Discounts of office supplies, technology, and more.

Request a Quote

Please contact your insurance producer or broker. Don’t have a broker? No problem. Contact us at (425) 201-1972 or info@businesshealthtrust.com.

Sponsorship Opportunities ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET MARCH 14, 2024 -UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL-

Early each year, the Chamber holds a themed gala-style banquet complete with lavishly decorated tables, silent auction, social hour, and wine pull. This event draws over 550 guests ranging from small business employees and owners to CEOs and public officials. As well as the networking opportunities and the elaborate tables decorated by members, the event highlights the celebration of the Business and Non-profit of the Year awards.

Presenting Sponsor EXCLUSIVE

·Name and logo recognition in all print and online materials relating to the Banquet ·Prominent signage at event including program and slide show ·Professionally produced promotional video from Voortex Productions that will be premiered at the event and shared for your use post banquet. (min. $3,000 value) ·Welcome comments from sponsor on stage ·Sponsor logo in Chamber employee email signatures for 2-3 months prior to event ·Sponsor announced in all advertisements ·Complimentary table sponsorship ($250 value – includes two tickets) ·10 free admission tickets ($700 value) ·Business spotlight in a monthly eNewsletter (distributed to 2,500, $150 value) ·Complimentary mailer insert ($275 value) ·Attendee mailing list

$10,000

Showcase Auction Sponsor

Registration Sponsor

EXCLUSIVE

·Name and logo recognition on social media and print advertising, and at least one Mailer & eNewsletter ·Logo recognition at event: program, slide show, auction tables ·2 free admission tickets ($140 value) ·Complimentary table sponsorship ($250 value – includes two tickets)

·Name & Logo recognition on social media and print advertising, and at least one Mailer & eNewsletter ·Testimonial Card included in attendee packet with custom message ·Logo recognition at event: registration table, program, slideshow ·2 free admission tickets ($140 value) ·Complimentary table sponsorship ($250 value – includes two tickets)

$3,000

$3,000

EXCLUSIVE

For more information: | www.wenatchee.org | chelsea@wenatchee.org | 509-662-2116 |

Happy Hour Sponsor

Wine Pull Sponsor

Best Decorated Table Sponsor

2 AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

·Signage at No Host Bar ·Sponsor logo on cocktail napkins ·Sponsor name in event program and at least one Mailer & eNewsletter ·2 free admission tickets ($140 value) ·Photobooth branding

·Logo recognition at event: program, slideshow, wine pull display ·Sponsor name in at least one monthly newsletter/eNewsletter 2 free admission tickets ($140 value)

·Name & Logo recognition on social media ·Logo recognition at event: program, slideshow

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

Table Sponsor 42 AVAILABLE

$250

Showcase your business and create memories with banquet attendees. Your table, decorated by you, will be on display for all to admire. Each table seats 10 and the sponsorship comes with 2 comp tickets for you as the table host and then 8 lucky attendees will be your guests during the program. Host seats are the only seats reserved for this event, creating a rush of excitement when the doors open. Tables can be elaborately decorated or tastefully simple and one will be awarded as the “Best Decorated Table” of the night!

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9am - 5:30pm

Tourism

Friday 9am - 7pm

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

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