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APRIL 2023

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Cascade Pilates Ribbon Cutting Celebration

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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

APRIL

1 MILLION CUPS Wednesday, April 5th 8:00am-9:00am 137 N. Wenatchee Ave. Ste. 101, Wenatchee 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. This month we will meet Dr. Nmeeta Singh, owner of Spine Chiropractic & Wellness and Dr. Angela Hendrick, owner of Lupine Family Medicine.

IWA SUSHI & GRILL Thursday, April 13th 4:30pm-5:30pm 8 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee Are you ready to celebrate the epic new chapter in Iwa’s journey?! Join us downtown as we cut the ribbon and check out their new expansion! You won’t want to miss out on all the festivities they’ve got in store for us, including live music and mouth-watering sample tastings. This event is free and open to the public! So, grab your friends, your family, your neighbors and come on down to Iwa’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Let’s celebrate this occasion together!

P2X STUDIO GRAND OPENING Tuesday, April 25th 4:00pm-5:00pm 115 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee P2X Studio is an independent creative studio designed to help businesses, non-profits, and individuals elevate their brand and tell their story through video, photo, and design.

With over 15 years combined experience working in advertising agencies & production studios in NYC, LA, & PDX, Jess & Dan have worked with global brands and networks, bringing passion and craft to projects of all scales. Stop by and say hi!

LAURA MOUNTER REAL ESTATE Thursday, April 27th 5:00pm-7:00pm 175 E Penny Rd Suite B, Wenatchee Join us for our FREE monthly networking event being hosted at Laura Mounter Real Estate. Enjoy appetizers, drinks and door prizes while mingling with friends!

Register online at www.wenatchee.org

NEW MEMBERS MEMBER EXCLUSIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Tuesday, April 25th 7:30am-8:00am Zoom - Online Event Have you been wondering what is going on in the Washington State Legislature this session? Interested in hearing about the latest updates to unemployment insurance taxes, business relief, housing, and more? Join the WVCC’s lobbyist Bruce Beckett for a legislative update. This event is free to current WVCC members.

Please be sure to register at www.wenatchee.org to receive the Zoom link.

Wenatchee Insurance 413 Mission St Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 295-9055

Sweetheart Bridal & Prom 23 S Mission St Suite D Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 884-6250

Evergreen Luxury Events PO BOX 525 Wenatchee, WA 98807 (509) 415-9425

Sisters Bridal 10 Orondo Ave Suite D Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 888-4554

Miss East Cascades Scholarship Organization East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (509) 884-6250

What Can Our Startup Community Do for You? 1 MILLION CUPS is a free, nationwide program designed to educate, engage and accelerate early-stage startups.

We believe in the notion that entrepreneurs can discover solutions and thrive when they collaborate over a million cups of coffee. Drop in on our community of innovators and entrepreneurship enthusiasts to connect and support our local startups.

Every First Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Always free and open to the public.

Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce 137 N. Wenatchee Ave. Ste. 101

www.1millioncups.com/wenatcheevalley | @1MCWenatcheeValley

1 Million Cups and the 1 Million Cups logo and 1MC icon are trademarks of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Used with permission.

Justice Gala Justice in Bloom April 15, 2023 5pm-9pm Wenatchee Convention Center Ballroom

CDCVAS.org Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors Chelan Douglas Bar Association

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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT Young people are invited to attend this virtual event to connect with regional employers from Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties who are actively hiring youth.

This is a unique opportunity for youth ages 14+ to hear from local industry professionals about in-demand 21st century workforce opportunities available in North Central Washington.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER WWW.NCESD.ORG/EVENT/YES2023 Interested youth need to register individually via our event platform, Brazen.

There is NO COST for youth to attend this event.

12 de Abril | 12PM - 3:00PM | En Línea

CONFERENCIA DE EMPLEO PARA LA JUVENTUD Los jóvenes están invitados a participar en este evento virtual para conectarse con empleadores que están contratando actualmente en los condados de Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan y Grant.

Esta es una oportunidad en la cual jóvenes de 14 años o mas aprenderán acerca de los trabajos disponibles en la industria local.

PARA MAS INFORMACION E INSCRIBIRSE: WWW.NCESD.ORG/EVENT/YES2023 Jóvenes interesados deben registrarse vía la plataforma Brazen.

No hay costo para asistir este evento.

Piatigorsky Foundation Concert Thursday, April 6, 2023 Reception 5:30 PM Concert 6:30 PM The Grove Recital Hall Music and Art Center (MAC) Wenatchee Valley College Violinist Qing Li

Pianist Vladimir Valjarević

You are invited to an evening of wine and music.

This concert is free and open to the public. Seats are first come, first served. Parking fee is waived for this event.

Questions? foundation@wvc.edu or 509-682-6410

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses: To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu. To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager, Wenatchi Hall 2131, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.

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WASTE WIZARD SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

www.sustainablencw.org/ wastewizard

The Waste Wizard online search tool, launched in April 2022, is a comprehensive, bilingual guide for reducing waste through reusing, donating, recycling and composting in Chelan and Douglas counties.

Includes 400 materials and over 100 drop-off locations.

Interested in sponsorship?

Sponsorship for the Waste Wizard, which includes your logo above the tool on our site, is $500/year.

Your logo is also included on our Sponsors page.

Sponsorship includes recognition in our social media and e-newsletter. We can also provide a custom embeddable widget if you would like to add the Waste Wizard tool to your website.

Sustainable NCW is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes a culture of environmental stewardship and social sustainability in NCW. Your sponsorship may be tax deductible.

Success of the Waste Wizard April 2022 - March 2023 Over 7,400 individual material views Over 4,300 user sessions, most of those were first time users Top searched-for items include: Glass Styrofoam Corrugated cardboard Batteries Tires Paint Clothing Contact us at: 509-630-2158 | wastewizard@sustainablencw.org

Saturday, April 22nd, 10am - 2pm Pybus Event Room & Plaza Enjoy kids' activities, educational booths, sustainable market and silent auction at this free event!

Sponsorship opportunities available for $500 and $250.

Email jana@sustainablencw.org for more info.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Cascade Autocenter, Chelan PUD Energy Advisors Team, Earthwise Pet, Link Transit, LocalTel Communications, Nature Conservancy of WA, and Waste Management.

s l r i G t h g i N t u O Thursday, April 20th, 2023, 12pm - 7pm in downtown Wenatchee visit www.wendowntown.org for more details

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 CHAMPION MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT!

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