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Chamber blogPosts in category 'Exec's Corner' |
No, this isn’t really about the weather; it’s about the stormy economy. If you don’t own a business you may not know what it is like and how hard it is sometimes to keep it going. In thinking about it, owning a business is a lot like owning a boat – you...
Jan
20th |
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Sue VanRuff |
Being personally prepared and self-reliant extends beyond self – it extends to the preparedness of the entire community. Stress and need are ultimately passed on to others in the community, whether it’s first responders, family members, or a business. We ...
The Chamber in 2012 - Renewing business partnerships in marketing, promotion, networking, leadership, advocacy, and recognition. The chamber is approaching 2012 at full-speed with planning of events and marketing opportunities.
Nov
16th |
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What an opportunity to support our local economy by shopping locally on November 26th and get creative in holiday gift giving!
This week's column features an editorial from the President of AWB. Don is primarily speaking to the minimum wage but it talks about the 'tipping point' for businesses.
Once a quarter the Chamber holds a one-hour Lunch & Learn. Topics have included Investing 101, Social Medial, and Culinary Delights with Scooter Manguso. Last week, the program was Microsoft's 'Focus on Your Business: Tips & Tricks
The Chamber celebrated the new location of Party Etc. in the Maple Valley Center near Wilderness Village with a ribbon cutting and open house. It was definitely a party atmosphere as owners Michael and Barbara Loughery and son Sam, welcomed chamber member...
On Thursday, August 25th, Julie and Nancy rolled out the red carpet for friends, clients, and members of the Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce all who helped celebrate the reopening of Sawyer Spa/Aesthetic Imagery in Black Diamond - ...
Aug
23rd |
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Sue VanRuff |
It was a full agenda for Kevin Patterson's first luncheon as board chair. Kevin had the distinct pleasure of showing off Family Circle Magazine naming Maple Valley as one of the '10 Best Towns For Families' for 2011. Along with that, Kevin presented Brett...
Jun
28th |
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Sue VanRuff | COMMENTS (0) |
As Karen's year as board chair comes to an end it is a good time to reflect on the year and thank Karen and all the retiring board members, Kevin Kalberg, Sandi Sutton, and Jack Emmons.
Jun
7th |
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Sue VanRuff |
A growing trend is telecommuting . . . . . .
Nov
9th |
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At a time when it is least affordable, the Department of Labor and Industries announced a 7.6 percent increase in workers' comp system premiums for 2010. Keep in mind with every business tax increase, every additional regulation, or with every new mandat...
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