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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.

2023 Board of Directors PRESIDENT

Glenn Adams

Confluence Health

VICE PRESIDENT Elvis Garcia

The Yogi Grind

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

Simon Poole

Goodfellow Bros.

Jeff Rounds

Libke Insurance Associates, Inc.

Jay Smith

Express Employment Professionals

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Steve Wilkinson

Wenatchee.org

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.

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

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1 MILLION CUPS Wednesday, May 3rd 8:00am-9:00am 137 N. Wenatchee Ave. Ste. 101, Wenatchee

STYLES STUDIO Friday, May 13th 4:00pm-5:00pm 429 S Chelan Ave, Wenatchee

Join us in person at the Wenatchee Valley Chamber!

Our May Presenters will be Darling Productions and Sweat Equity Cycle Studio. 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. We will see you at the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce at 8AM, coffee is donated by Steamer’s West!

Join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Stylez Studio, the newest barbershop in Wenatchee! Come celebrate with us as they officially open their doors and welcome the community. Be the first to experience their personalized services and meet the team of skilled barbers.

EAST WENATCHEE POLICE STATION Tuesday, May 10th 2:00pm-4:00pm 50 Simon St, East Wenatchee Come celebrate the opening of the new East Wenatchee Police Department. The public is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by facility tours.

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW Wenesday, May 17th 8:30am-9:30am 137 N Wenatchee Ave #101, Wenatchee Join us at the Chamber of Commerce for our Legislative Review. This event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with our Elected officials, Rep. Keith Goehnor, Rep. Mike Steele, and Sen Brad Hawkins, as we discuss the latest legislative developments and how they will affect our local business community. We welcome all business owners, community leaders, and interested citizens to come and take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with our representatives and learn more about the important issues facing our community.

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AVID HOTEL Tuesday, May 23rd 4:00pm-6:00pm 1640 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

LA TERRAZA DE MAIN STREET Saturday, May 20th 12:00pm-7:00pm Downtown Wenatchee JLa Terraza de Main street is the third annual event commemorating Latinx business and culture in central Washington. Join us for authentic food, music, and fun activities for the whole family! The Hispanic Business Council is proud to present this celebration to the community. This event is FREE and open to everyone. Safety guidelines will be followed.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Chelan PUD!

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting and open house ceremony of the new avid Hotel! We are extending the invitation to you and the community to come and get a sneak peek at our brand-new facilities, including comfortable guest rooms, modern amenities and top-notch service. We can’t wait to see you there!

VOORTEX PRODUCTIONS Thursday, May 25th 5:00pm-7:00pm 404 Aplets Way, Cashmere Join us for our FREE monthly networking event being hosted at Voortex Productions. This event is sure to be very entertaining and is hosted by one of our areas best media producers. Enjoy appetizers, drinks and door prizes while mingling with friends!

NEW MEMBERS

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Wenatchee Cookie Co wenatcheecookieco.com (509) 557-0232

Sunday Brunch Film & Photo sundaybrunchphoto.com (509) 668-8719

TEAMS Learning Center teamslearningcenter.org (509) 860-5241

Terrantic, Inc terrantic.com (509) 720-8318

Mullen Family Chiropractic mullenfamilychiro.com (509) 888-0188

Wenatchee Voluntary Benefits Aflac.com (509) 630-5534

Tip Top Pest Services tiptoppestservices.com (509) 707-8870

Chuchilocos Y Paleteria La Michoacana Find us on Facebook (509) 670-4460

Join us for an Open House event at the brand new avid hotel Wenatchee May 23, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Come see our hotel and enjoy food, fun and prizes avid hotel Wenatchee 1640 North Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 663-8115

Join us for a live leadership development event!

Presented by Express Employment Professionals of Wenatchee

Change Happens—How to Lead Your Team Through Change “Change” is the one constant we see daily in this current work environment. People process and handle change differently which defines their “change style.” Being aware of your change style and the change styles of your staff will make leading them through change more positive and productive.

In this program, you will learn: • How to discover your own change style and how you handle change as a leader.

• How to collaborate better with change styles that differ from yours.

• How the five-phase approach helps make change more pleasant.

• How to improve your team’s productivity while implementing changes.

Effective leaders know their team members very well and how to motivate and lead them through changes in a positive way which actually helps drive the organization forward.

Thursday, May 18 8-8:30 a.m. — Check-in/Breakfast 8:30-10 a.m. — Program

Wenatchee Convention Center 121 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801

Conf. Room: Orchard Exhibit South

Event Fee: $50

Register at: ExpressProsWenatchee.Eventbrite.com Registration Deadline: May 15

Art Atkinson, Speaker VP Emeritus Express University During his career, Art Atkinson oversaw learning and talent development for Express Employment International and since 1983, has trained more than 6,000 new Express Franchisees and staff members. He has also taught more than 3,000 small business training seminars across North America.

This program has been pre-approved for 1.5 credit hours with SHRM and HRCI.

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LEARN conflict and communication skills for PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

Basic Mediation Training June 26-30 / 8am-5pm OSPI Approved Clock Hours Available Interactive experience equips individuals and professionals with the understanding of proven mediation, communication and conflict resolution processes for use at work, at home, or in the classroom.

The BMT course has 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.

WV Dispute Resolution Center Mediation Training Participant

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

"Mediation Training was lifechanging. I wish I had taken it years ago for both personal and professional knowledge."

Wenatchee Valley DRC Mediation Training Participant

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Join the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center for our Basic Mediation Training course, a 40-hour interactive training program designed to teach participants the skills necessary to improve communication and enhance relationships in any setting. This 5-day course covers mediation processes, communication skills, and conflict dynamics through a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, demonstration, group activities, and participant role-plays with feedback. Our training is valuable for anyone seeking to improve their communication and conflict resolution skills in education settings such as classrooms, parent-teacher interactions, and peer-to-peer collaborations. Upon completion of the course, trainees can begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator with WVDRC. Organizations enrolling three or more participants are eligible for a course fee discount.

Take the first step towards a more peaceful and harmonious community by enrolling in our Basic Mediation Training course today.

Basic Mediation Training Includes:

A comprehensive course manual Overview of Conflict Resolution Systems Conflict dynamics, strategies, and concepts The 8-Stage Mediation Model Communication Skills (reframing, reflecting, summarizing)

The role of the Mediator, Neutrality & Bias Positions & underlying interests, needs, concerns Mediator ethics, protocol, and professional standards Certificate of Completion of training

PO Box 3391 (5 S Wenatchee Ave, Suite 210) Wenatchee, WA 98801 / 509-888-0957

our focus areas Leadership Advocacy Community Development

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 CHAMPION MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 WV INFLUENCER MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 WV ADVOCATE MEMBER FOR THEIR SUPPORT!

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