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Inaugural Northwest Business Conference Attracts Big Name Speakers And Sponsors
The conference, entitled, “Bigfoot – the Northwest’s social networking/social media conference”, has confirmed 3 nationally known keynote presenters and 10 breakouts presenters such as Microsoft. Sponsors include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – Press Release
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2010 US CENSUS
IT’S SAFE –It is illegal for the Census Bureau or its employees to share anything but the numbers with anyone (not tax or law enforcement, not Congress, etc). Census information is more secure than when we pay bills or use the internet! Protected for72 years by law.
IT’S IMPORTANT – The head count is [...]
It is crucial to our community that Mason County responds to the Census, early and completely.
Ours is a rural county and so hard to count. We also have hard to count non-English-speaking, homeless, and undocumented communities that draw from county resources.
Many of us live down long unmarked roads and tend to mistrust government – also [...]
Edition 6, March 1, 2010
The Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Facilities Project continues construction on conveyance and at the water reclamation facility. To keep the community informed about construction activities, we are sending regular construction e-mails to let you know where and when contractors will be working and to give you updates on project [...]
Edition 5, February 22, 2010
The Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Facilities Project continues construction on conveyance and at the water reclamation facility. Thanks to local business and residents being very understanding and helpful, work is getting done quickly. WSDOT has been a great partner in the efforts and challenges facing the team thus far [...]
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WSDOT has been asked to conduct a public outreach process to identify community concerns regarding the Belfair Bypass project. A town hall meeting will be conducted on Wednesday, March 17 from 4 to 7pm at the NMHS gym, 200 E Campus Drive, Belfair. At the town hall meeting, participants will have the opportunity to listen and speak in front of the audience as a court reporter transcribes their comments. For those participants who do not wish to speak, a hard copy of the survey will be available for you to complete. WSDOT requests that participants focus their comments on the survey questions.
Saturday, March 20 will be a special evening of celebration hosted at the Admiral Theatre by the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound. "Open the Door, Celebrating Our Youth" is the theme and you are invited to join fellow community leaders for a wonderful dinner and program.
Social networking is BIG. Why? Because it works – in a BIG way. The North Mason Chamber is proud to announce the premier of “BIGFOOT - the Northwest's Social Networking/Social Media Conference” - a new annual Puget Sound area event focused on new and modern business concepts. The focus for 2010 is Internet social networking and social media for corporations, entrepreneurs, non-profits and government. If you think BIG and want to leave a BIG imprint in cyberspace, BIGFOOT is for you!
Check this page weekly for updates and progress noted on the Belfair Sewer project.
As leaders in Mason County, you have seen first-hand the benefits of knowing how many people make up your community and where they reside. Census data is your most complete source. 2010 data will be used for the next 10 years to determine representation in Congress, for distribution of federal dollars, and districting, so it is important to get an accurate count.
We have started a Toastmasters Club in North Mason. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6pm at the North Mason Chamber office in downtown Belfair (23910 NE State Route 3). The next meeting is March 4th.
Meet our newest members since December, 2009. Please do business with your fellow chamber members first. Follow the link to read the complete list of new members. Welcome!
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club in Union was our host for the Chamber's February After Hours held Thursday, February 11 from 5 to 7pm. Everyone had a great time - thank you Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club!
United Way of Mason County invites non-profit agencies to consider applying for available funds generated through the LIVE UNITED fall campaign. United Way accepts applicants who seek funding for the provision of education, income stabilization and health. There are funds available for general operating costs, for a specific program expenses or a start-up group or organization who is not registered as a non-profit or a 501(c)3.
The North Mason Chamber of Commerce held its annual Installation Gala on Saturday evening, January 23 at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union. The event was a sell-out! A total of 170 people enjoyed an elegant and delicious dinner, followed by the community awards ceremony and featured speaker Sunny Kobe Cook. Congressman Norm Dicks was named 2009 Citizen of the Year, the North Mason School District was honored as 2009 Business of the Year, and the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center was the recipient of the Chairman's Award. Thanks to all who attended and made this event an evening to remember.
On Saturday evening, the North Mason Chamber of Commerce presented the North Mason School District with the award of 2009 Business of the Year. There are 430 (or so) businesses and organizations that are members of the Chamber, all of which were eligible for selection. The Chamber selected us. It was a wonderful honor to stand with NMSD Board Members Mike Gaudio, Art Wightman, and John Campbell as last year's winner, Jerry Reid, made the formal presentation.
Our brand new 52-page 2010 North Mason Regional Relocation Guide, Economic Development Profile and Membership Directory is now available. This high quality, glossy guide is published by your North Mason Chamber and 100% member-supported. We are very proud of it and we're sure you'll like it too - stop by the Chamber office to pick up extra copies and share them with your customers.
A dedicated group of parents of graduating seniors is working hard to provide the 7th annual all night, drug and alcohol-free, supervised evening of celebration immediately following the North Mason High School 2010 graduation ceremony on Monday, June 14, 2010. The event has become a North Mason tradition, and you can help!
Chairman of the Board Mike Boyle and more than 50 members of the North Mason Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business "2 Margaritas" restaurant to Allyn at last night's After Hours event. "The North Mason Chamber is the place to be," said Boyle, owner of North Bay Mortgage. "We met our goal of doubling our membership to reach 420 last year, and together, with the help of our members, will reach 500 by the end of 2010. We are truly a regional organization that is working to promote the area, improve the economy, advocate for our members, and create these fun social events where the community can get to know each other."
Mason County Literacy has accepted a generous donation from the local philanthropic wine makers at McGavick Winery. Starting in November, when a $200 tax deductible donation is made to Mason County Literacy, the donor will receive a case of their choice of McGavick Wine in Merlot or Cabernet and Mason County Literacy will receive 100% of the proceeds. Special wholesale pricing is available for restaurants who wish to support Mason County Literacy by adding a quality local selection to their wine list.
Attendees at the Fantasy Forest Gala and Auction, Mason General Hospital's annual fundraising event, got a special surprise when the hospital announced plans to construct a new surgical wing, expand and modernize its emergency department and improve patient rooms and public areas. The project, which will begin construction in late 2010 or early 2011, will cost $33 million and will be financed from operating revenues.
Food for Kids Backpack Program is an endeavor of the Coalition of Churches and Community, that partners with the BCBC, North Mason School District, and the Readiness to Learn Program to provide food for these children over the weekends. Here's how YOU can help!
MASON COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONTINUING THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM IN 2010 / 2011 TO RAISE FUNDING FOR FIELD MAINTENANCE.
On December 14, 2005 the officers and trustees of the North Mason Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to endorse the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center project as an important partner in supporting business and building community.
The North Mason Chamber of Commerce reached a new milestone this week ... we welcomed the Kitsap Conference Center on the Bremerton waterfront as our 400th member! Mike Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and Frank Kenny, President/CEO, paid a special visit to Terry Halvorson, Director of the Kitsap Conference Center to meet and greet her. "I think it's great to be the 400th member of this Chamber," said Terry. "It's all about getting the word out about what we do, and chambers provide that opportunity. We belong to several chambers." Boyle commented, "Going from 210 to 400 members in 19 months is a testament to setting an attainable goal, member deliverables and that having a lot of fun, works! I want to thank our Board and staff for believing that the sky is the limit. Now on to 500 members!"