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  SPOTLIGHT
 You joined the Chamber for a reason...right?

Why did you join? Are you utilizing all the benefits and services you get with your membership? Do you know everything you receive with a membership?

Did you answer no to any of these questions?  Well make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, January 15th and we will help you Make the Most of Your Membership!

We will help you:
  1. Identify programs and services that will help your business
  2. Understand what events are available to you.
  3. Help you navigate our newly designed website and understand the importance of your member profile and how you can update it.
  4. You will be introduced to the Chamber staff who is eager and willing to help you and your business succeed.  

Event Details
Thurs. Jan, 15th
11:30 AM
Chamber Office

Lunch provided by:  

This event is open to all members!

RSVP Now by email Tracy Patton at [email protected]

 
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Manager
 


Leader

 

MultiCare   

  

Director

American Family/Tim Lopez Ins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefactor

Cascade Eye & Skin

 
 

 


 

    
 
 
  
 
 
 

   

 

Associate
 

 
BECOME A 
CORPORATE PARTNER

Click HERE to learn what a Corporate Partner is or contact the Chamber at 
253-851-6865
  A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Warren Zimmerman 52810

The Chamber is off to a fast start in 2015. This week we welcome Brad Worthley as our first luncheon speaker of the year and also introduce Erin Abrigo as the new luncheon MC. 

 

Next we say good bye to our 26th District Representatives this Friday afternoon as they prepare to leave for Olympia and the 2015 session. This is your opportunity to hear what they plan to accomplish during the session and send them with their ears ringing with what you feel is important to the community. Get more information about Legislative Send Off under Upcoming Events.

 

I hope everyone had a great New Year's and that your backlog of email isn't as big as mine!  

  SEE WHATS HAPPENING
  Upcoming Events
Last day to RSVP!  

You might have been born with the gift of gab, but do your words endear people to you, or repel them away? 

Guest Speaker Brad Worthley will teach you simple tips on how to increase sales, improve customer service or have better relationships within your organization. 

Send 'Em in the Right Direction



The Gig Harbor Legislative Sendoff is a lively celebration of representative democracy and an opportunity for public and business to share top priorities with recently elected District 26 representatives.

Membership Luncheon
 
When: Thurs., Jan 8th 
 
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
 
Where: 
12606 54th Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 
Legislative Send Off
 
When: Fri., Jan. 9th
 
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
 
Where: 
3993 Hunt Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 
Co-Host a Notorious Networking Night

Why? 

- Brand Awareness
- Advertising on the Chamber 
  Website, Snapshot, Event 
  Announcements, and Social 
  Media Sites. 
- Quickly and easily get over 50 
   people thinking about your 
   business and your products. 



What is a Notorious Networking Night (N3) Event?

This event was designed for the small businesses in mind. Businesses who operate out of their home or do not have a large enough space to host 50 members now have the opportunity to partner with a site host so that you too can showcase your business at an after hour networking event! 

Want to co-host in 2015?  Contact Tracy Patton at [email protected] 

 Chamber University
Upcoming BizEd Classes
One-On-One Meetings
Featured Class:



Social Media Marketing & Management for Businesses



Find out which sites are the most productive for business, how to easily and affordably reach thousands of potential new customers every week, & how to manage your social media empire.

Date: January 12 | Monday
Time: 6-7:30pm
Tuition: $20
(Chamber members receive 
 35% discount)
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Upcoming Workshop:

Jan. 26th - Marketing Online with Google, Facebook, & Twitter
Free Advice, Free Help, Free Mentoring.  
 
Where else can you find that?
The Gig Harbor Chamber!
   


The program was put together for you, chamber members. SCORE mentors are ready to help you at the Chamber office every Wednesday with topic or issue you may be dealing with.  

Take advantage of this free service! 

RSVP Now >>
  MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS


The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance is excited to offer an exclusive Holiday Special. You are invited to purchase tickets to the 2015 Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival Main Tasting Event NOW! These tickets include entrance to the main event on Saturday, July 25, 2015 (with access to 65+ vendors of wine, beer, spirits and fantastic food on site), tasting tickets and all main stage activities.

We are delighted to offer you these tickets at $65 a piece so you can give the gift of Wine & Food for the holidays. Tickets are on sale until December 31st and can be purchased at the Downtown Gig Harbor locations of Heritage Distilling Company and Bella's Kitchen & Home.

Planning is in full swing for the 2015 5th Annual Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival. Check the website often for updates.

We would like to reach out to our local community, to see if you or your company would be interested in donating items to our Winter Staff Appreciation Party in mid-January.

To celebrate and honor our front-line care staff, we throw a big appreciation party, and gather donations such as coffee gift cards, movie tickets, restaurant gift cards, overnight stays to hotels, golf tickets, and tins of chocolates, food items, and other goodies, to pass out to our staff.

If you, or someone you know, may be interested in donating any items we can arrange to pick them up for they can be dropped off at the front desk. We will be collecting gift items until January 9th.

Thank you for your partnership.

One Amazing Night, Two Amazing Artists! The Gig Harbor Boat Shop is revving up for their third 'Music at the Boat Shop' event!  The first two sold out so don't wait to get your tickets to listen to:

Stephanie Ann Johnson - Top 20 Finalist on "The Voice"! 

Emily Ann Peterson - described as 'magnanimously resonant' and 'sonically amorous'

Join us Saturday, January 17th at 5:00PM.  

Tickets can be purchased at the Gig Harbor Boat Shop or by calling 253-857-9344.  

Tickets are $20 or $15 for Boat Shop Members.  
Sparkling and hot cider along with dessert treats will be served before and during intermission. 
Click Here to learn more about Gig Harbor Boat Shop
  CONTACT YOUR CHAMBER

    

    3125 Judson Steet

    PO Box 102
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    253-851-6865
 
Warren Zimmerman 
President/CEO
Jamie Taylor 
Communications Specialist
Tracy Patton 
Membership Services Representative
 
Elinor Reiley
Membership Development
Vicki Entze
Bookkeeper




 

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