Chamber Membership
Small Business Resiliency Guide
The SBDC (Small Business Development Center) says, “As you all know, the best time to craft a business resiliency plan is before you go into business. The next best time is now. An actionable resiliency plan could mean the difference between business continuity under adverse conditions and business closure.” They have links for Business Resiliency…
Read MoreYour Public Statement via Video
The Chamber is looking for innovative ways to help keep you visible when you are severely limited in the opportunities to be out in our community. While Kara will be offering the opportunity for a Facebook Live interview to share with our member community online, Carlos from Creative24 has a professional video option that is…
Read MoreBlood Centers Facing Severe Shortage – Please DONATE!
Bloodworks Northwest issued a press release today and shared it with the Chamber. The Pacific Northwest’s blood supply is at risk of collapse in coming days. The accelerating number of blood drive cancellations due to the closure of schools, businesses, and events over coronavirus concerns has put nearly 60% of the community’s blood supply in…
Read MoreCommunity Resources (Courtesy of Mountain View Community Center)
Mountain View Community Center is dedicated to supporting our community. Today they shared info from their website with the chamber and asked us to share some resources that our community may be looking for. Click the image above to find info on meal resources, entertainment at home, and the need for community volunteers. Help them…
Read MoreWhy did Moose Canyon join the Chamber?
After their ribbon cutting last week, Dawn sent me an email that made me smile. We did a Facebook Live post and encouraged our member community to join us. Here’s some of what Dawne said. Hi Kara, Now that the dust has settled a bit, I wanted to email to let you know how much…
Read MoreCANCELLED – C3 at Charlene’s Basket and Bows
This month, on the 3rd Tuesday, March 17 (Saint Patrick’s Day), our C3 meeting will be at Charlene’s Baskets and Bows. Hope to see you there from 8-9 am. 2121 Meridan Ave E, Edgewood Charlene’s Baskets & Bows, LLC has been doing business in King and Pierce County for the past 13 years. They provide…
Read MoreWhy is Deborah Olive, Business Coach, a FME Chamber Member?
Deborah Olive, is one of our members who is actively involved in our chamber and in this video, she tells us some of the reasons why her membership works for her. “…it’s the networking and this is a very welcoming group. There’s this real sense of connection…” “A part of my interest is having good…
Read MoreSponsorship Opportunities
Luncheon Sponsorships are a great way to keep your name in front of our business membership and the FME community. Contact Lora for details! Also included in your sponsorship. . . Two complimentary admission tickets Dedicated Chamber Ambassador to assist with setup and tear down Your business name and logo on all promotional materials One…
Read MoreC3 – Growing your Network…Part 2
In today’s C3 meeting, Deborah helped us uncover and develop our expectations from networking events. Some Take-Aways: If your focus is on yourself, networking won’t be as effective as it could be. You should always go into a room with an agenda. (Are you going to WAIT or ASSERT?) What are your goals for the…
Read MoreMarch Luncheon – Connecting to Resources
Please join us for our March Chamber luncheon with Betty Capestany, Economic Development Director for Pierce County. Betty will be giving us important updates on business in Pierce County, as well as a glimpse of the newly launched, extensive online search tool of the Commercial Broker Association (CBA) listings: InvestPierceCounty.com. The new website gives business owners,…
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