Small Business Saturday: A Short History
Small Business Saturday embodies a special kind of irony in American business: a holiday promoting shopping at small local businesses, invented by one of the largest corporations in the country, American Express. Despite the contradiction, however, the positive impact the new holiday has had upon small businesses is undeniable. In …
Business After Business: January
Recently started a business in Bellingham? Maybe your business been around for a while but you want to make stronger connections with other community members. Do you want to learn more about the Whatcom Chamber of Commerce? The Chamber’s Business After Business event is an opportunity to meet any of …
January Whatcom Chamber Networking Breakfast
Networking is a key part of developing and expanding a business. The more relationships business leaders can form, the more opportunities present themselves for the business to grow and prosper. The Whatcom/Bellingham Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking breakfast each to help local businesses form these connections. Arrive early for …
Whatcom Young Professionals Annual Holiday Party
Are you a young working professional in Whatcom County? If you are, and you haven’t met up with the Whatcom Young Professionals yet, you’re missing out on a big opportunity. The WYPS is a division of the Whatcom/Bellingham Chamber of Commerce, with the goal of bringing together young professionals in …
7 Essential Apps For Business
It’s no secret that mobile apps are an essential way for small businesses to operate more efficiently and profitably. Apps can help you collaborate, plan, and organize your workflow for max productivity – not to mention ease of mind. But with so many apps on the market, it’s hard to …
Aslan Brings Organic Flavor To Bellingham Brewery Scene
When Jack Lamb and his friend and partner Frank Trosset founded Aslan Brewing in 2012, they were starting from scratch. Based out of a garage in the back of the Upfront Theater, the two men built a 5-gallon homemade brewing system and embarked upon their mission of crafting the perfect …
Bellingham Small Business Of The Year Nominees
Special recognition can mean a lot for a small business, both in terms of company morale and exposure. For the 10th year in a row, the Whatcom/Bellingham Chamber of Commerce will name one small local business “Small Business of the Year” at the organization’s annual awards dinner. There are four …
Employment Law Q&A By Mt. Baker SHRM
Has new legislation left you unsure of where your business stands in regards to Washington and Federal employment law? The local chapter of the Society for Human Resources and Management is ready to educate you. The Mt. Baker chapter of SHRM has invited several local attorneys to lead a half …
November Whatcom Chamber Networking Breakfast
Networking is a key part of developing and expanding a business. The more relationships business leaders can form, the more opportunities present themselves for the business to grow and prosper. The Whatcom/Bellingham Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking breakfast each to help local businesses form these connections. Arrive early for …
Could Starbucks Make Coffee Delivery Work In Bellingham?
The days of sending the intern out for your afternoon caffeine boost may finally be coming to an end. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz recently announced that the company is planning to roll out delivery service in select locations in 2015. Given Bellingham’s close proximity to Seattle, and the abundance of …