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Leadership Whatcom Begins Application Process  8/2/2010 - Ken Oplinger, President/CEO Chamber begins month-long effort to bring 20-25 future leaders into program. Read More....   Alaska Airlines Announces Hawaii Flights  8/2/2010 - Bellingham Herald Alaska Airlines to begin direct service in January Read More....   No Sales Tax Exemption for BC - For Now  7/16/2010 - John Stark, Bellingham Herald Skagit County Judge rules for City and County, says no exemption for any Canadians until State Appeals Court heard case. Read More....   Member Starts Bellingham Business Academy  7/9/2010 - Ken Oplinger Billed as the "Street-Smart School of Business," classes will be $5 per person. Read More....   Chamber Endorses I-1100  6/18/2010 Measure Would Privatize State Liquor Sales Read More....   Chamber Opposes Landlord Licensing Efforts  6/18/2010 City Can Ill Afford the Cost of This Duplicative Program Read More....   Katy Denooyer is June's MVP  6/11/2010 Jumps in with both feet on anything she does Read More....   Chamber Fights to Protect Your Wallet  6/11/2010 Department of Revenue to Grant Tax Exemption to BC Residents Read More....   Allegiant Announces Non-Stop Flights to Long Beach  5/19/2010 Allegiant Adds More Flights to Sunny Southern California Read More....   Aluminum Chambered Boats Awarded USCG Transportable Port Security Boat Contract  5/18/2010 Read More....   Leadership Whatcom Program Moves to Chamber  5/7/2010 - Ken Oplinger Community Based Leadership Training Program comes to Chamber. 2010-2011 Class to start in late August Read More....   Gift Drive  5/3/2010 In honor of our local fallen hero Read More....   I-1082 Campaign  5/3/2010 The BIA of Washington announced campaign to quailify I-1082 for November ballot Read More....   Bellingham City Council eases size limits on big-box stores  4/13/2010 - Bellingham Herald Read More....   Chamber to offer Community Leadership Training  4/5/2010 The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry was informed this past Thursday that it has won the right to be the new home of the Leadership Whatcom program. Read More....   Haggen Family 4th of July Celebration Returning  4/5/2010 Haggen Family 4th of July Celebration will return in 2010 with support from Port of Bellingham & Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry Read More....   WTA Tax Increase Debate at April Luncheon  03/19/2010 Two sides set to square off on benefits of proposed sales tax increase. Read More....   Council Set for Final Decision on Large Retailers  03/19/2010 Help Ensure Bellingham Doesn't Give Up Millions in Tax Revenue Read More....   Privatizing Liquor Sales Will Help State Budget  03/14/2010 - The News Tribune President/CEO, Ken Oplinger, co-authored an editorial with the Chamber Executive in Federal Way, Tom Pierson, calling for the privatization of State-Run Liquor Stores. Read More....   Governor Proposes Tripling the Tax on Refineries  02/25/2010 The Chamber is STRONGLY OPPOSED to efforts put forth in Governor Gregoire's recent budget proposal, calling for a tripling of the tax on each barrel of oil entering the state at the refineries. Read More....   Chamber Action Helps Save Local Jobs  03/04/2010 Quick Response Creates Push Back on Governor's Proposal Read More....   Chamber Announces Annual Awards Winners  12/09/2009 - Chamber Staff Small and Large Business Winners announced at Banquet. Read More....   2009 Annual Awards Nominees Announced  9/17/2009 - Chamber Staff Committee announces finalists for Small and Large Businesses of the Year Read More....   2010 Networking Breakfast Sponsorships Now Available  9/4/2009 - Sheila Connors Your business can be front and center at the largest networking event in Whatcom County. Read More....   Unique Marketing Opportunity  7/30/2009 Chamber Minisites a great way to drive customers to your website. Read More....   Bellingham Sister Cities Association Annual Vines & Twines Event  7/2/2009 Sample local cuisine paired with tastes of beer and wine -- plus a raffle on July 12 Read More....   Bands Selected for Haggen 4th of July Celebration  6/29/2009 Live Music will fill the air at Zuanich Point Park Read More....   Nancy Leavitt Wins June MVP Award  6/12/2009 Chamber Ambassador, Wife, and soon to be Mom Immerses Herself in the Community Read More....   Free Shuttle for 4th of July  6/4/2009 Sanitary Service Company Provides Shuttle to Ease Parking Congestion Read More....   New Times for Mt Baker Hwy Closure for Ski to Sea Race  4/11/2009 New Race Start Time 8:00 AM Read More....   Chamber Members Receive Awards  3/25/2009 - Promoting the Community Boundary Bay Brewery, Towner Press, Fitness Gear and Toni & Guy Named March Members of the Week Read More....   Ski to Sea Registration Opens  3/16/2009 Junior Race Goes Completely Online Read More....   Chamber Shares Economic Development Goals with City  3/16/2009 Oplinger Tells Council, "We Need A Plan" Read More....   Aly Condon Wins March MVP  03/13/2009 Chamber Intern Exudes Professionalism Read More....   Jaron Kensok Wins February MVP  2/13/2009 Gives back to community by volunteering with Junior Achievement Read More....   Business Plan Competition  2/5/2009 Participants receive training, mentoring, and more. Deadline Feb. 27th Read More....   Report Flood Damage to Businesses or Residences Now  1/12/2009 City and County ask to have all reports in soon Read More....   Peoples Bank Host Opening in Barkley Business District  12/23/2008 "Our customers have made us what we are today." Read More....   Wal-Mart's Cindy Daily Named Chamber December MVP  12/23/2008 Member "Daily" Support Garners Reward Read More....   Chamber Offers Members Rides During Winter Snow  12/22/2008 Rides Offered Tuesday and Wednesday Read More....   November Biz After Biz Huge Success  12/1/2008 The Bank of the Pacific Hosted Event Read More....   Lisa Chovil Wins MVP Award  11/17/2008 A leader in the community jumps in! Read More....   Toni&Guy and Moreno Dental Ribbon Cuttings  11/14/2008 Photos from both events Read More....   OrphaLee Smith CPA & Bellingham Business Journal  10/30/2008 Recognized for Giving Back to the Community Read More....   Bellingham Chamber Relocates Office  10/21/2008 Moves to Historic Location Read More....   Ferndale Job Expo  10/20/2008 October 29, 3-7 PM Read More....   Horizon Bank and Grace Cafe  10/16/2008 Recognized for Community Service Read More....   Steve Moore Wins MVP Award for October  10/10/2008 Winner Gives "More" to Community Read More....   WasteStopper Program Offered for Businesses  10/1/2008 Free recycling evaluation for businesses. Read More....   Chamber Unveils New Website  10/1/2008 Over 1 million page views during last 12 months. Read More....   Amy Nicol, AVP of Peoples Bank, Accepts the MVP Award for September.  9/23/2008 Read More....   Chamber Events Go Green  08/21/2008 Read More....   Zazen Salon Spa's Shelly Martin Awarded Chamber Most Valuable Player Honors ...  08/20/2008 Read More....   Chamber Aims to Reduce Pollution  8/6/2008 Read More....   2008-2009 Community Resource Guide  8/6/2008 Online Community Resource Guide now available. Read More....     Search Articles:

 

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