WVCoC MailerJanuary 2025

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Leadership Collaboration Advocacy

2025 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Dorry Foster

Wenatchee Valley YMCA

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Aaron Wilbur

Larson Gross

PAST PRESIDENT

Jeff Rounds

DIRECTORS

Ruben Betancourt

Creative Business Solutions

Rochelle Bohm

CMI Orchards

Mayra Garcia

Evergreen Luxury Events

Mina Gomez

Edward Jones

Kathy Handley-Nosek Union Hill Cider

Kristen Hankins Confluence Health

Addy Hernandez

Windermere Real Estate

Bryce MacKay

Bromiley MacKay Williams Law

Tyler MacKay Waste Management

Brett McDonald Dragonfly Team and Leadership Development

Dan Pappas

P2X

Brett Peterson

DA Davidson

Simon Poole

Goodfellow Bros.

Jay Smith

Express Employment Professionals

Theresa L. Terry

Peoples Bank

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Steve Wilkinson

mission

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

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

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.

FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN

Visit Wenatchee Tasting Room

Friday, January 3rd

5:00pm-7:00pm

Kick off the new year with an evening of live music by Owen Barnhart, a gifted singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Owen’s soulful blend of country, folk, and rock, combined with his heartfelt storytelling, creates a musical experience you won’t want to miss.

WINE CHARM CRAFT NIGHT

Visit Wenatchee Tasting Room

January 16th

5:00pm-7:00pm

Join us for a fun and creative evening at our Wine Charm Craft Night! Sip on a selection of exquisite wines while you craft your very own personalized wine charms.

We will have all the supplies, it's just up to you to bring the creative spark! It's a great way to unwind, make new friends, and leave with a beautiful, handcrafted souvenir

Don't miss out on this memorable night of wine and creativity!

CONEXION- EXHALA WELLNESS

611 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

Thursday, January 9th

6:00pm-7:30pm

Acompáñenos para CONEXIÓN, este evento está diseñado para fortalecer las relaciones dentro de nuestra comunidad y abordar las necesidades de su negocio. Únase a nosotros para obtener información valiosa sobre negocios y conectarse con otros propietarios de negocios y líderes comunitarios Hispanos. Este mes estamos encantados de ser visitar a Exhala Wellness, donde descubrirá sus servicios transformadores, desde el cuidado avanzado de la piel, hasta soluciones innovadoras de bienestar, y aprenderá cómo el cuidado personal puede mejorar el éxito personal y profesional.

El tema de enero es "Prosperando juntos: el poder del bienestar y la conexión", que destaca la importancia de equilibrar la salud y los negocios para lograr el crecimiento en todas las áreas de la vida. Ya sea que esté aquí para expandir su red, explorar oportunidades de colaboración o relajarse, este evento ofrece algo para todos, ¡esperamos verlo allí!

PRIME LENDING

285 Technology way, Wenatchee

Thursday, January 30th

5:00pm-7:00pm

Follow the Yellow Brick Road into our 1st Business After Hours of the New Year with the "Wizard of Mortgages" in the land of Oz at the CTC from 5-7 Enjoy food and drinks and bring your knowledge of this old classic fairytale for a little friendly competition!

As always, this networking event is FREE to attend for both members and non-members! Preregistration is not required but greatly appreciated. Grab a friend, or two, or three and join us for an evening of fun in the land of Oz.

NEW MEMBERS!

Mountain Chick Floral Mountainchickfloral com (509)888-4484

Advanced Home Health and Hospice Advancedhomehealthandhospice.com (509)663-9585

Kula Hot Yoga Kulahot.com (509)881-4373

Cascade Mountain Cryo, LLC Cascademountaincryo com (509)885-5936

Drain Solutions Wenatchee Plumbing Services Wenatcheeplumbingservices.com (509)883-8373

Pine Valley Junk Removal Pinevalleyjunkremoval com (509)557-8028

OPEN OPEN HOUSE HOUSE

Join us for an informational presentation and meet current interns to learn about

When: Monday, February 10, 2025

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Where: Stemilt Growers - Founders Room 3135 Warehouse Road Wenatchee, WA 98801 *Light refreshments provided*

Please RSVP to sadewasserm@eastmont206.org Scan me!

Project SEARCH is a 10 month high school transition program focusing on job readiness training. Interns participate in three internships to explore a variety of career paths and are completely immersed into the workplace at Stemilt.

CASA CASA ABIERTA ABIERTA

Acompáñenos en una presentación informativa y conozca a los estuduiantes recientes en las prácticas para aprender sobre

Cuando: lunes, febrero 10 de 2025

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Donde: Stemilt

Growers - Sala "Founders"

3135 Warehouse Road

Wenatchee, WA 98801

*Se ofrece un refresco ligero*.

Scan me!

Por favor, confirme su asistencia a sadewasserm@eastmont206.org

El Proyecto SEARCH es un programa de transición de la escuela preparatoria de 10 meses de duración que se centra en la preparación para el trabajo Los estudiantes en prácticas participan en tres prácticas para explorar una variedad de trayectorias profesionales y están completamente inmersos en el lugar de trabajo en Stemilt

It’s time to expect more from your insurance provider. More choice. More support. More savings. Learn how BHT can help you get more from your employee benefits.

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

More than 80 quality, affordable medical plans — prescription, virtual care, and a 24-hour nurse line included.

All BHT medical plans come with behavioral health options for your employees, including help for opioid and alcohol use disorders.

Ancillary Benefits

We offer a mix of traditional and innovative ancillary benefits to help you attract and retain top talent.

• Vision

• Dental

• Life

• AD&D

• Long Term Disability

• Accident Protection

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Tax-Free Savings Accounts

HR Tools & Employee Wellness

Archbright HR Membership: The go-to resource for employers in the Pacific Northwest. BHT members receive unlimited HR and safety advice over the phone.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): No cost and confidential support for personal, financial, or legal issues through BHS. BHT member employees find help for stress, substance use, marital and family issues, as well as legal problems.

Additional Cost Savings

• Passport Corporate Membership: discounts on 2500+ local restaurants, travel, and more.

• Savings on ORCA cards

• Pet Insurance: get reimbursed for costly veterinary bills

• Credit Card Processing

• IT Services

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

Reasons Why You Should Quote BHT

As an Association Health Plan, we help small businesses join together as a group to purchase insurance. That means:

1. We are in your corner.

Does your current insurance provider have your back? At BHT, we are your partner, advocate, and resource—o ering you the tools you need to design and manage a competitive employee benefits program.

2. We o er exclusive health insurance plans from major carriers.

Our o erings give employers a choice of over 55 a ordable medical plans from some of the largest and most respected carriers in the state.

3. We provide mental health care with all our plans.

We know the majority of employees want their employer to o er mental health resources. That is why we include a variety of mental and behavioral health benefits in all our plans.

4. We make administration easy.

We o er comprehensive plan administration including consolidated billing, online payment, and easy online enrollment, so you can focus on what’s important: your business.

5. We are always adding value.

As a BHT member, you have access to a variety of savings and discounts including a free HR & safety hotline, discounted ORCA passes, IT support, and a free Passport Corporate membership.

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