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Clinton Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Greetings
It's hard to believe that the end-of-year holidays are nearly upon us...Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Years.
As you are continuing to plan and prepare, both personally and professionally, here a few Chamber-related questions to consider:
- Would you like to be part of a Clinton Holiday Festival on Sat, Dec. 5th? Several shop owners in downtown Clinton are gearing up and the Progressive Association is willing to do their tree lighting that evening. Should we do something at the Community Hall for businesses that don't have downtown storefronts? This is wide open at this point so, if you are interested, let us know and we'll help make it happen.
- We list member events and/or specials in this newsletter and on the website, please let us know if you have something coming up! We are also going to start including weekly member profiles on the website. Contact us if you would like your business/organization to be featured.
- The long-awaited Web workshops are being scheduled for next week (we hope). We're waiting for a confirmation to be able to use the high school computer lab. We are requesting an evening timeframe (Wed or Thurs, 11/18 or 19 from 6-9) and a Sat morning (11/20 from 9 to noon). You don't need to go to both, just pick one, and we'll help you construct your own web page on the Chamber website. It's easy, all you need is web access and content! More info to follow.
Thank you, one and all--let's continue to work together for a thriving community!
Sherryl Christie-Bierschenk
Chairperson, Clinton Chamber of Commerce
info@discoverclintonwa.com
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| Clinton Progressive Association - Tuesday, November 10th
A Call to The Hall
We're holding the Annual Meeting,
it won't be a formal affair,
but more of a social occasion.
We hope we'll be seeing you there.
Oh sure there'll be business discussion,
our goal is to keep that quite brief.
We don't want to bore you with numbers and facts.
(did I hear a sigh of relief?)
Creating a festive impression,
a fire in the hearth will add cheer,
to make you feel cozy and welcome,
this wintery time of the year.
We'll make it a fun ice cream social.
Hot cider with spices we'll spike.
A chance to meet old and new members,
while playing a game if you like.
So please make a note to remember,
try pinning this verse on your wall.
The date is the 10th of November
Where?....Clinton, the C.P.A Hall.
(7:00 p.m. November 10th) |
| Edward Jones Coffee Talk - Wednesday, November 11th
The next meeting of the Edward Jones Coffee Club is planned for Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11th. Clinton Financial Advisor Don Rowan will lead a discussion about current events, the economy and investing in a relaxed, informal setting. Coffee Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am in the Backroom of the Island Coffee House in Langley. Plus, the coffee's on Rowan! For more information, call 341-4556. |
| Small Business Administration hosted by Freeland Chamber of Commerce - Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:30 - 8PM
On 11/12, Thursday, the Freeland Chamber is hosting the Small Business Administration at Whidbey Island Bank, 5590 Harbor Avenue, Freeland. Social hours is from 5:30 - 6 PM, with the event from 6 - 8 PM. The seminar is FREE to Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce members, $5 to non-members. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are appreciated. Call 360-331-1980 or email freeland@whidbey.com.
Small businesses are vital to our Whidbey Island economy. Whether your business is large, small, an in-home business, or you're thinking of starting a new business, please join the Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce for a presentation by the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Thursday, November 12th for a 2-hour session to explain their services and programs. The SBA will provide a panel of speakers to talk about loan programs, business development programs, contracting programs, SCORE, as well as Small Business Development Centers and the Women Business Center.
There are an estimated 29.6 million small businesses in the United States. Some people say that small businesses are the backbone of the United States, as well as our Whidbey Island economy. The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy calls small businesses "the heart of the American economy".
Whether you prefer 'backbone' or 'heart', statistics point to the immense power of small businesses.
ˇ Small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms.
ˇ Small businesses employ just over 50% of the country's private sector workforce.
ˇ 52% of small businesses in the United States are home-based businesses, and 2% are franchises.
ˇ Small businesses generate a majority of the innovations that come from United States companies.
ˇ Small businesses hire 40% of high tech workers, such as scientists, engineers and computer workers.
ˇ Small businesses represent 97.3% of all the exporters of goods.
--Source: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, September 2009
The SBA District Office for our Region can be reached at: www.sba.gov/localresources/district/wa/index.html.
Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce
1664 Main Street - PO Box 361
Freeland, WA 98249
360-331-1980
www.freeland-wa.org
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| Island Girl Nails - Winter Special
Island Girl Nails is offering a wonderful deal this winter! November through February, our pedicures will be $30 (regular price $40) and manicures will be $20 (regular price $25). This includes either polish OR a moisturizing paraffin treatment. Add another $5 if you would both. Call for you pre-holiday or pre-vacation appointment today! 360-341-1020 or email me at vicki@islandgirlnails.com.
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| WISH Fundraiser - November 2nd thru November 20th
Share Your Change -- Share A Home
5th Annual Fundraiser sponsored by Whidbey Coffee
November 2nd through November 20th
As the need for affordable housing alternatives escalates for Whidbey Island residents, so does the creative support and solutions at WISH! Ongoing partnerships offer energy and life skills assistance, temporary emergency housing, wellness checks for qualifying women, ever-widening referral service and community outreach efforts. Show your support for combining and preserving our resources through home sharing.
You can help by participating in the fundraiser.
Just drive through your local Whidbey Coffee kiosk or Whidbey Coffee Café and ask for our Wish house bank.
Check it out, fill it up with currency or coin, and return it by the 20th and receive our thank you certificate entitling you to 10 free 12 oz. coffee drinks. If your day is hurried and hectic and you still support combining and preserving our resources through home sharing, simply write a check for $25 and receive the same thank you certificate.
Our staff is available to share more information with you and your committee members about home sharing and the growing services and referrals WISH provides. Give us a call to come speak and answer your questions.
A really helpful and important way to help WISH is to spread the word! Sharing what you know about the program with your friends and family is the greatest way to create awareness. If you want information, give us a call and we will provide literature, website contact, and up to date information about the program.
Contact us at 360.331.5910 or 800.864.7549
Provide financial support by mailing a check to:
P O Box 213,
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| Paradise Found Fiber Farm Holiday Gift Sale - November 25th thru November 30th
Great Handmade Gifts For all of your gift & fiber needs: Yarn - Hats - Scarves-
Felted Tote Bags-Felted Purses-Roving and much more.
All made by hand from the fiber of our farm animals; Llamas; Alpacas
(both Suri & Huacaya) and Pygora Goats.
DAYS: Nov: 25-30 (Wed. thru Mon.)
December: Open ALL Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays OR by appointment
HOURS: 10am-4pm
Farm tours available for the whole family to enjoy
Paradise Found Fiber Farm
4081 Springwater Ln., Clinton
360-579-1906
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| Festival of Trees - Saturday, December 5th, 5:30 PM
Festival of Trees tickets are on sale
A Whidbey Island holiday tradition returns to South Whidbey for the fifth year, as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County presents its annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction. This year's festival will be held Dec. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Useless Bay Golf & Country Club in Freeland. Tickets are $85 per person. This entertaining formal event, featuring uniquely decorated trees and wreaths for auction, benefits children in the community allowing them to be matched in one-to-one relationships with positive role-models through the nonprofit organization.
Nationally, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the leader in one-to-one
mentoring for more than 100 years. On Whidbey Island, the organization
has more than 11 years with proven success in creating positive
friendships that benefit children, volunteers, families, schools and our
entire community. For years, dedicated tree decorators have created unique styles, which have continued to bring joy to the buyers for years to come. The Festivals of Trees is a community celebration designed to brighten the holiday
season while brightening the futures of children, organizers said. All
funds go directly to children's services.
To reserve your tickets now, contact Big Brother Big Sisters of Island County at 360-279-0644 or bbbs@whidbey.net. Other Festival of Tree events include the public tree and wreath viewing
from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Useless Bay Golf & Country Club in
Freeland.
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