Dear   , 



It's hard to believe that we are halfway through the first quarter of the year.  I wanted to share with you our progress thus far as well as our priorities for 2017 as we begin to move our organization and our region ever forward.  ...


A Letter from the 2017 Board Chair Dan Mathews of Kidder Mathews



I'm honored to serve as the 2017 Board Chair of the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce.  We owe a great deal of gratitude to our loyal staff, membership, past and current Board of Directors who have guided and helped transform the Chamber into what it is today.  Their stewardship has uniquely positioned us to continue growing the economy of our region and expanding the collaborative culture in our area because we believe that together we are stronger. 




Congratulations to the winners of the Awards and Recognition Luncheon



Ambassador of the Year: Michelle Clark - Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac
Business Advocate of the Year: Judy Coovert - Printcom Inc.
Outstanding Community Service: Destination Des Moines
Small Business of the Year: Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC)
Large Business of the Year: BECU
Special Board of Directors Recognition: Natalie Elert - Dollar Rent A Car


How Sea-Tac is evolving into the airport of the future

North Satellite Upgrade





U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell joined Port Commissioner Stephanie Bowman, Airport Managing Director Lance Lyttle and project partners to officially break ground for Sea-Tac's North Satellite Modernization Project.
 
This upgrade will upgrade a 45-year-old facility to enhance the travel experience, adding eight additional gates, a new mezzanine level, more dining and retail space, and a new rooftop Alaska Airlines lounge.  Phase one is scheduled to be complete in 2019, with the full upgrade expected to open in 2021.
 
For details visit our website 
Watch video 
Powering Planes with BIOFUEL





Earlier this year, the Port, Alaska Airlines and the Boeing Company released a study that identifies the best infrastructure options for delivering aviation biofuel to Sea-Tac Airport.


The first of its kind, this study is a step toward the goal to power every flight at Sea-Tac with sustainable aviation biofuel.  News media coverage of this development included a story in the Seattle Weekly.


Click here for details and visit our website for the full study.
Explore in Seattle's Backyard



Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority recently launched a new marketing campaign. Introducing Seattle's Backyard. Watch this video to learn more.
 
Why Seattle's Backyard?
This analogy connects us to Seattle physically and roots us in genuine happiness. People love to hang out in their backyards. The backyard is where you go to kick back and relax. The backyard is where you share a great meal with friends and family. The backyard is where kids can play and explore. Seattle Southside is a great place to place to stay, play, eat, and explore countless activities and natural beauty.
 
The RTA's media budget is $2 million and includes PR, search, digital, print, radio, and social. The targeted segments include group planners for meetings, military reunions, tours and sporting events; leisure travelers including brand awareness, fly market, drive market and shoulder season campaigns; as well as a local outreach campaign.


Upcoming Chamber Events

Chamber Mixer

Feb 22 | 4-6pm | Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac


Ambassador of the Year, Michelle Clark, and the entire team at the Courtyard invite you to come to the Chamber Mixer at their hotel on February 22nd.


Registration goes up today, so be sure to register to receive the early registration discount. 
The Morning Buzz

Mar 1 | 8:30-9:30am | Chamber Office


Join us for our Morning Networking Event. Hear from Andrea as she talks about Networking Basics. Then immediately put it into practice while you meet other members in our community. 
Lunch & Learn: How to Reduce Operating Cost by Reducing Utility Cost



Presented by Puget Sound Energy and Seattle Public Utility, this Lunch & Learn will be talking about incentive and behavior-change based reductions in your Utility Bills. This cost cutting opportunity is perfect for any business that has water, gas, and electric connection.



Register Today

City of Tukwila: TIB Workshop



The Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Workshop builds on the years of work done to improve this key neighborhood. It will result in a list of implementation strategies that will be presented to the community in May.



Click Here for More Information

New Chamber Members



Annoined Oil, Inc. dba The Oilerie Burien  |  CARES  |  City of Burien  |  Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa  |  Lehmbecker Law Firm  |  Medzo Gelato Bar and Travel Cafe  |  Puget Sound Moving  |  Pura Vida Coffee  |  Reserve at SeaTac  |  Soundview360 Studios  |  Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Club  |  Washington Place  |  Western Distribution Services LLC
Renewing Chamber Members



November 2016


Acura of Seattle at Southcenter  |  Angle Lake Neighborhood Church  |  Church by the Side of the Road  |  Collins Chiropractic  |  Domestic Abuse Women's Network  |  Fidelity Northwest Associates LLC  |  From Roots to Wings  |  Great American Casino  |  H&R Block  |   Highline Botanical Garden Foundation  |  Highline College  |  Highline Medical Center  | Highline Public Schools  |  Highline Water District  |  Hudson's Portrait Design  |  Mitchell Moving & Storage  |  Nakamura USA, Inc  |  Rainier Golf & Country Club  |  SEKO Worldwide/SEA  |  Sleep Inn SeaTac Airport  |  Small Business Development Center  |  Triton Technical LLC  | Tukwila School District #406


December 2016



American Family Insurance - Amy Calhoun Agency  |  Billy Baroo's Bar & Grill  |  Courtyard by Marriott/Southcenter  |  Crowne Plaza Hotel Seattle Airport  |  De/Mar Co.  |  Destination Des Moines  |   Fatigue Technology, Inc.  |  Hawthorne & Company, CPA's  |  Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center  |  iFly Seattle  |  Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar  |  NC Machinery Co.  |  Republic Services  |  Rotary Club of Southcenter  |  Seattle Airport Marriott  |  Segale Properties  |  Seoil Agency Co. USA, Inc.  |  Vince's Italian Restaurant


January 2017


Anthony's Homeport - Des Moines  |  Apex Logistics International (SEA)  | Arthur Murray Dance Schools  |  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices  | Boulevard Park Place Active Retirement Living  |   Buffalo Wild Wings  | Crain Photography  |  Genera International Freight Forwarders  |  Matt Griffin YMCA  |  Northwest Symphony Orchestra  |  O S Winery  |  Quality Auto Electric  |  The Renton Printery  |  Seattle Benefits Consulting  |  Siler License Agency, Inc.  |  Sound Cerdit Union - Southcenter  |  State Farm Insurance - Kristin Gopal  |  Wesco International 
Stay Connected
Sponsors & Friends of the Chamber


Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority
Chairperson Circle of Excellence Civic Sponsor


Port of Seattle
Diamond Member
Alaska Airlines
Platinum Member


Friends of the Chamber
The Boeing Company
The City of Burien
The City of SeaTac
The City of Tukwila
Eastern Link Capital Management LLC
Puget Sound Energy
Recology CleanScapes
South King Media 


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