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Why Advocacy Matters: A Message for People Who Aren’t into Politics
Why Advocacy Matters: A Message for People Who Aren’t into Politics While at a meeting with Chamber members this week, one person remarked that in light of the current divisive political climate, they’ve started to tune out “politics” all together. Maybe you’ve heard similar remarks around the water cooler or seen them on social media.…
Read MoreSponsorship. What’s in it for all of us?
Sponsorship. What’s in it for all of us? This week the West Coast Chamber announced the creation of a new premier sponsorship with Gentex Corporation, named the Community Champion Premier Partnership. Gentex has been a strong supporter of the Chamber for many years, but this new partnership represents a commitment above and beyond the company’s…
Read MoreNew Year, Refined Focus / Guest Blog from Housing Next
New Year, Refined Focus / Guest Blog from Housing Next Happy New Year! As we begin 2019, Housing Next is now one year old and just a little bit wiser. I am taking this opportunity to share what we’ve learned so far and to outline our intended course of action over the next year. One of our first…
Read More2018: A Remarkable Year
2018: A Remarkable Year By now, you’ve likely been told the story of the Chamber’s Core Values more than once. We can tell that we’re truly living them in our daily work when we hear phrases like “deliver remarkable experiences” and “contagious energy with a positive attitude” coming from the mouths of our members when…
Read MoreWest Coast Leadership: The Cumulative Effect Share:
West Coast Leadership: The Cumulative Effect Share: Right now, the 30thclass of the West Coast Leadership program is in session. These 32 individuals have embarked on a year-long exploration of what makes our community tick. The program is a deep dive that takes the class through off-site learning days such as Health and Human Services…
Read MoreThankful for a Community that Thinks Big
Thankful for a Community that Thinks Big Thanksgiving is arguably the best of all holidays. It’s about family and friends and neighbors. It’s not about giving the perfect gift, or dressing up in the most innovative costume, or delivering an epic romantic gesture. It’s about celebrating the blessings in our lives. Of course, it’s also…
Read MoreAn Inside Look at the Quality Behind Quality Carwash
An Inside Look at the Quality Behind Quality Carwash For those in attendance at this week’s West Coast Chamber Wake Up West Coast Breakfast, the take away message was clearly that putting people first, and developing innovative ways to serve customers has been a recipe for success for Mandi Brower and Quality Car Wash. The…
Read MoreHow I Became an Intern Convert
How I Became an Intern Convert Last summer I had an intern epiphany. I had been putting off developing an intern program because it seemed like I wouldn’t have time in my hectic days to train anyone. However, necessity prevailed, and I took the plunge. After sorting through over 80 resumes, I decided I couldn’t…
Read MoreWhy Shopping Small is Really Big, and Why You Should Do it
Why Shopping Small is Really Big, and Why You Should Do it Children aren’t the only ones who get excited for Halloween. The excitement of dressing up and trick-or-treating crosses generational borders on Halloween, and the Chamber staff gets right in on the action. It’s a Chamber tradition to set up camp on the sidewalk in…
Read MoreHospitality with the Mostest
Hospitality with the Mostest People are still talking about their experiences at our Annual Meeting, “Inspire the Fire,”. It’s a testament to the way we listen to feedback to craft an event that will resonate with our members and with our entire community. Celebrating businesses together in the newly remodeled Civic Center was certainly a…
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