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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

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.

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

chelsea@wenatchee.org

1 MILLION CUPS

Wednesday, May 3rd 8:00am-9:00am

137 N. Wenatchee Ave. Ste. 101, 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!

STYLES STUDIO

Friday, May 13th 4:00pm-5:00pm

429 S Chelan Ave, Wenatchee

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.

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!

AVID HOTEL

Tuesday, May 23rd 4:00pm-6:00pm

1640 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

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!

NEW MEMBERS

Wenatchee Cookie Co

wenatcheecookieco com

(509) 557-0232

Terrantic, Inc

terrantic.com

(509) 720-8318

Tip Top Pest Services

tiptoppestservices.com

(509) 707-8870

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!

Register online at www.wenatchee.org

Sunday Brunch Film & Photo sundaybrunchphoto com

(509) 668-8719

Mullen Family Chiropractic mullenfamilychiro.com

(509) 888-0188

TEAMS Learning Center teamslearningcenter org

(509) 860-5241

Wenatchee Voluntary Benefits Aflac.com

(509) 630-5534

Chuchilocos Y Paleteria La Michoacana

Find us on Facebook

(509) 670-4460

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Positions & underlying interests, needs, concerns

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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!