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.