Core Compentencies
The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry is involved in many issues that affect your business in Bellingham/Whatcom County. A strong Chamber means a stronger business community, planned economic growth, and a sustained quality of life. The Chamber’s Core Competencies align with its business activities. Please consider being a part of the only group that represents your business interests by joining today.
Creating a Strong Economy
Promoting options for larger retailers to keep tax base and support City’s Comprehensive Plan
Leading community efforts to ensure a viable working waterfront
Supporting efforts to ensure we can afford our outstanding parks and greenways
Producing the Spring Business Showcase to match consumers with businesses service/products
Promoting the Community
Producing the Jr. Ski to Sea parade, race, and grand parade which promotes our community of Whatcom County
Sponsoring the annual awards for Large, Small, Non-Profit, and Green Business of the Year
Presentation of the Haggen 4th of July Celebration
Production of Spring Business Showcase: A BUSINESS TO CONSUMER EXPO
Providing Networking Opportunities
Organizing the largest monthly networking event in Whatcom County with our Networking Breakfast
Sponsoring monthly Business after Business programs allowing businesses to network in a casual, social environment
Providing our monthly STRICTLY NETWORKING LUNCH
Representing the Interests of Business with Government
Fighting to limit the economic consequences of transportation impact fees
Working to ensure leadership at the City and County government by providing business with a seat at the table
Promoting shoreline rules that ensure growth opportunities for new and existing businesses
Working with U.S. and Canadian officials to ensure a secure and efficient border across both countries
Facilitating Factually-Grounded Dialogue with Business
Ensuring a wide-range of viewpoints are heard on community topics important to business.
Supporting a healthy and vibrant free enterprise system.
Speaking directly to the people of Whatcom County on a number of important business issues through such means as print editorials, speaking engagments, and our weekly radio show, The Whatcom Report, on KGMI AM 790, and the Chamber Speaker Series.