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Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber 119 N. Commercial, #110 Bellingham, WA 98225 2017 Speeches Disaster preparedness BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2017 CHAIRMANS CLUB MEMBERS 2017 Junior Ski to Sea Weekend of the city / state State By Zachery Schmidt of the county addresses Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the annual Junior Ski to Sea Weekend. State of the state Junior Ski to Sea Weekend sponsored by Haggen legislative update Northwest Fresh consists of the annual Junior Ski to Sea Parade and Junior Ski to Sea Race held on May 19- 20 respectively. Presented by: Participants for the Junior Ski Parade can start lining Kids participating in the running leg in the 2016 Junior Ski up at 4:15 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. at the to Sea Race. Photo by Waqar Muhammad. corner of Cornwall and Kearney Streets then it will Stay tuned to Bellingham.com continue down Cornwall and end at Railroad and Champion Streets. For updated information Innovative floats, local middle school marching bands and adorable kids will be featured in the parade. Awards will be given out during the parade including: grand prize, best pet, best large float, best small float, best Upcoming Chamber events group, best decorated bike, best novelty group, judges award and band awards. Registration for cars, floats, trucks and marching bands is required and can be done at bellingham.com for free. BWCCI People wanting to walk in the parade do not have to register. March 10 March 23 April 20 Board of Directors Networking Breakfast Business After Business Caliber Home Loans Ribbon Cutting Troy Wills, First Federal The Junior Ski to Sea Race will be held on Saturday, May 20, at Lake Padden Park. Kids are encouraged to start Sponsored by: Sponsored by: The Chrysalis Inn & Spa getting teams together and register at bellingham.com. Where: 2200 Rimland Dr, # 100, Bellingham Glen Groenig, The UPS Store Lummi Indian Business Council When: 5:00—7:00 pm Where: 804 10th St, Bellingham Teams consist of six members that participate in the five-leg relay race. The events include: running, hula-hoop Where: Northwood Hall No RSVP needed When: 5:30—7:30 pm Rene Morris, Bellis Fair Mall 3240 Northwood Ave., Bellingham Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed race, biking, soccer and an obstacle course. When: 7:15—9 a.m. Anne Rasmussen, PeaceHealth Cost: $16 with RSVP by 7:15 am on March 8 March 28 Lynn Murphy, Puget Sound Energy Three different types of races will be happening. The AM Elementary Race for third, fourth and fifth graders $20 with RSVP after 7:15 am on March 8 begins at 9 a.m. Silverado Bellingham May 12 Cale Luna, Advanced Solutions Tech RSVP at bellingham.com Ribbon Cutting Celebration Networking Breakfast The next race is the Middle School and Community Race Don Kurtis, Cascade Radio Group Sponsored by: Caliber Home Loans March 16 Where: 4400 Columbine Dr. Bellingham for sixth, seventh and eighth graders starts at noon. When: 4:00—6:00 pm Where: Northwood Hall Lesa Boxx, Country Financial In the final race, the PM Elementary Race for third, four Spring Business Showcase No RSVP needed 3240 Northwood Ave., Bellingham Seth Woolson, Chmelik, Sitkin Davis Where: Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa When: 7:15—9 a.m. and fifth graders starts at 2:15 p.m. Lori Reece, RE/MAX 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale Cost: $16 with RSVP by 7:15 am on May 10 This race has three divisions: all male, all female or When: 3:00—8:00 p.m. April 14 $20 with RSVP after 7:15 am on May 10 Keith Coleman, SpringHill Suites RSVP at bellingham.com mixed division consisting of three male and three Cost: Free to attend Networking Breakfast Kathy Herndon, VSH CPAs Email [email protected] or call (360) 746-0737 female racers. Sponsored by: Unity Care NW for vendor booth availability Anne Bowen, Edward Jones Where: Northwood Hall May 18 Kids must be in 3rd grade or older to participate in the 3240 Northwood Ave., Bellingham Pinky Vargas, City of Bellingham Kid is focusing hard in the bicycling part of the J2016 Business After Business race. When: 7:15—9 a.m. March 17 Rud Browne, Whatcom County Junior Ski to Sea Race.. Photo by Waqar Muhammad Cost: $16 with RSVP by 7:15 am on April 12 Sponsored by: Holiday Inn Callen Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting April 13 is the last day for the early bird deal of $150 Where: 804 10th St, Bellingham Rob Fix, Port of Bellingham $20 with RSVP after 7:15 am on April 12 per team. On April 14, the cost of a team goes up to $180. Where: 1728 Iowa St., Bellingham RSVP at bellingham.com When: 5:30—7:30 pm When: 3:00—7:00 pm Bob Wilson, Whatcom COG Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed Junior Ski to Sea Weekend is a family-friendly environment that is enjoyed by everybody. For more information Cost: Free to attend / No RSVP needed Cassie Robles, Rice Insurance please visit bellingham.com. BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com Welcome Member of the Week Chamber News New Members! 2017 Blossomtime Parade The February Member of the Week photos Callen Chiropractic January 2017 had not been taken at the time of publication. By Zachery Schmidt vehicles, antique vehicles, dignitaries, Eden Health February photos will be included in the next dance troupes, clowns and the Bellingham Edward Jones—Anne Bowen newsletter issue. Bellingham’s favorite parade is just right SeaHawkers will all be featured in this Galloway’s Cocktail Bar around the corner. year’s Blossomtime Parade. HowISell.com th This parade has been hosted by Belling- Olympic Community of Health The 97 annual Blossomtime Parade pre- sented Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of ham since 1920. Pacific Tire Company Commerce and Sanitary Service Company Sound Predictions The original Blossomtime Parade was will be on Saturday, May 27 at 12:00 p.m. Whatcom Women in Business called the Tulip Festival Parade and con- The parade will begin at corner of Cornwall sisted of a beauty pageant. Local busi- and Alabama then continue going down nesses would sponsor contestants and Cornwall. Next, it sold flowers to "Anyone interested in participating in Above—the Sons of Norway float, winner of the 2016 John C. Burley Award for Bank of Pacific will turn on east on support that con- the parade can fill out an entry form at the best military/fraternal entry. testant. E. Champion St. bellingham.com." said Shelli Jones, Below—, antique cars are a highlight of the parade. and then go north Photos by Waqar Muhammad. Marketing Coordinator. Questions can The beauty pag- on N. State St. be directed to Silvia Reed, Events Coor- eant winner would Blossomtime’s dinator for the Chamber of Commerce. come from the grand marshal this She can be reached at (360) 746-0737 business that sold or [email protected]. year will be What- the most flowers. com Community Contestants that College (WCC). WCC will be represented lost would serve as the Tulip Parade by President Kathi Hyane-Brown, Ed.D., and Queen’s court. Jill Reid of the Boys & Girls Clubs of a handful of students. This is in honor of Many people that grew up in Bellingham Whatcom County shows her Cham- WCC celebrating its 50th anniversary. remember the Blossomtime Parade with ber pride with a “ your Chamber” DVSAS fond memories including marching in their sign! A theme was not chosen for the Blossom- time Parade this year. The Blossomtime high school band, seeing old vehicles or Parade committee decided that it was best seeing clowns in little cars. for parade entries to decide on a theme January 2017 MVP Blossomtime Parade is truly a fabric of that best represents their business or Bellingham. organization’s mission and message. Patri- otic themes are always welcomed. Floats, marching bands, law enforcement Kevin Coleman, WhatcomTalk Mount Baker Theatre Stop in to see: Natural Way Chiropractic, Gateway Centre Executive Suites, Print & Copy Factory, Jerns Funeral Chapel, Salish Wealth Management, Four Points by Sheraton, February 2017 MVP Signs Plus, Itek Energy, Sound Women’s Health & Aesthetics, Radley Muller Photography, Launching Success Learning Store, Veritas Media Productions, The Peter James Studio, KGMI News Talk Radio, Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, Whatcom Community College, V’s Barbershop, San Juan Cruises, Fizz POP Media , Kucumber Skin Lounge, Northern Light/ Point Roberts Press, Northwest Recycling, PRAISE 106.5 Bank of the Pacific Whatcom Transportation Authority, Waddell & Reed and many more! Ava Sakowski, $5 tasting glasses sponsored by 260 Tobacco and Meridian High School Marching Band performs in the 2016 Blos- Ava Sakowski Marketing Whatcom Museum Fine Spirits. We’ll be serving beer, wine and spirits! somtime Parade. Photo by Waqar Muhammad. 2 7 Member News BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com BELLINGHAM/WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER bellingham.com Cascadia Cross Border Law public activities WYPS News & Events Chamber News Membership Update Thank you to our Renewing Members! WYPS Annual Message from WYPS President Helpful hints for Dear Members, Alcoa Intalco Works Port of Bellingham Blood Drive members American Red Cross NW WA Ram Construction General I want to publicly thank those mem- By: Cassie Robles Did you know that you can submit your An Employment Solution Contractors The 2nd Annual Whatcom Young Profession- bers who have been with the Cham- press releases and business news th ber for the past 30+ years.