March Mailer 2024

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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, March 6th 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 March presenters are Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory & Dandelion. Coffee Donated by Steamers West for all to enjoy.

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS 5:30PM-9:00PM We could not be more excited for the Annual Banquet!

You should be in the room with us as we meet and learn from so many from our community, along with celebrating the organizations and individuals in our Valley.

We will honor all of our nominees and celebrate the Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, the Cornerstone Award, and our Hospitality Award.

CW TITLE & ESCROW 250 Penny Rd, Wenatchee Tuesday, March 19th 4:00pm-9:00pm Join CW Title and Escrow for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Tuesday, March 19th, from 4:00pm to 9:00 pm, at 250 Penny Road, Suite 400, Wenatchee, WA. Celebrate with food, games, and beverages. Come meet your Wenatchee CW Title and Escrow Team!

Don't forget to RSVP to wenatchee@cwtitle.com to secure your spot at this exciting event

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS- PYBUS PUB CRAWL 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee Thursday, March 21st 5:30pm Ready for a night to remember at Pybus Public Market? Join us for a casual pub crawl. Mingle with fellow professionals, explore the market's diverse food and drink options (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), and participate in a fun scavenger hunt. No registration required, just swing by and enjoy an evening of community, connection and delicious local offerings.

NEW MEMBERS! GREENMOTION E-BIKES 529 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Thursday, March 28th 5:00pm-7:00pm Join us for our monthly networking event Business After Hours at our new location on South Wenatchee Ave, in the former Encouraging Words space. They will be serving appetizers and beverages. Test ride their newest ebike models!

Now carrying all your favorite brands.

This event is free to attend and registration is appreciated!

Healing Unlimited Massage www.vagaro.com/healingunlimitedmassage (509)930-1943 Pro Active Business Solutions bryanrcampbell@yahoo.com (509)630-0725 ZARA Academy Zaraacademy208.com (509)888-2204 Community Clinic Network, LLC https://www.communityclinicnetwork.com/ (509)293-8550 The Entrepreneur’s Source https://wdalpez.esourcecoach.com/ (509)421-1173 Pulse Barre Studio pulsebarrestudio.com (509)860-3753 WaFd Bank https://www.wafdbank.com (509)662-4429

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

JLP Solutions http://helpingnonprofitsthrive.com (509)679-1340 NW Natural http://www.nwnatural.com (509)226-4211 YellowGate Designs LLC http://www.yellowgatedesigns.com (509)415-8954 Hammerstrom Wealth Management https://www.hammerstromwealthmanagement.com (509)408-1975 The Bloom Factory http://bloomflowery.com (509)630-4870

WENATCHEE APPLESOX BASEBALL CLUB

2024 OPENING DAY MAY 31ST, 2024 PAUL THOMAS SR. STADIUM 1300 5TH STREET, WENATCHEE

WWW.APPLESOX.COM (509) 665-6900

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THE WENATCHEE APPLESOX ARE LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES FOR THE UPCOMING 2024 SEASON. HOST FAMILY BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE SEASON TICKETS HOST FAMILY APPRECIATION DINNER (MAY) FREE REGISTRATION FOR HOST FAMILY CHILDREN TO APPLESOX YOUTH CLINICS GAIN LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS!

Contact Allie at allie@applesox.com for more information regarding becoming a host family for an AppleSox player.

TO OUR MANY GRACIOUS SPONSORS, HOST FAMILIES, AND OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY, THANK YOU, WENATCHEE VALLEY, FOR 25 YEARS OF SUPPORT! WENATCHEE APPLESOX BASEBALL...CELEBRATING SUMMER, ONE INNING AT A TIME

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

FIND A GOOD JOB! MEET EMPLOYERS WHO ARE HIRING NOW.

Bring 10 copies of your resume Dress for success Questions? (509) 663-3091 or events@skillsource.org

WHERE? ARMORY 1230 FIFTH ST WENATCHEE 98801

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

¡ENCUENTRA UN BUEN TRABAJO! CONOCE A LOS EMPLEADORES QUE ESTÁN CONTRATANDO AHORA.

Trae diez (10) copias de su currículum ¡Vestirse para el éxito! ¿Preguntas? (509) 663-3091 o events@skillsource.org

¿DÓNDE? ARMORY 1230 FIFTH ST WENATCHEE 98801

Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services

A magical night of storytelling, inspiration, philanthropy and fun!

Portraits captured by Heirloom Creatives

Justice Gala Tickets on Sale Now!

Saturday, April 13, 2024 Wenatchee Convention Center

CDCVAS.org

Platinum Sponsors

All proceeds support CDCVAS and access to justice---ensuring that high-quality, equitable, and free civil legal help is available to people in our community who otherwise could not afford it.

THE WENATCHEE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

s l r i G t h g i N t u O Sponsored By:

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

our focus areas Leadership Advocacy Community Development

VISITOR CENTER & TASTING ROOM HOURS

Workforce Development

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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