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  SPOTLIGHT



Calling all photographers!  Professionals, amateurs, instagrammers or whatever you call yourself. 

Come have fun at the Maritime Gig, take photos and win.  It's that easy! 


How to Win
  1. Upload photo(s)
  1. Share your photos on the Maritime Gig Facebook Page or on Instagram using hashtag maritimegig2015 (#maritimegig2015)
  1. Get people to like your photos! Photo with the most likes wins!  

Contest ends on June 22nd.  For a list of rules click here and view the bottom of the flier. 


  

 
Welcome
New Member
 
Ikonos Real Greek Souvlaki
4920 Pt Fosdick Dr NW
Gig Harbor, WA 
253.858.7070
 
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Apprentice Academy 
253.279.3244

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Smoother Than Jazz
909.730.5787


 
Congrats!
 
 Ambassador 
 of the Month

 April 
 
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Theresa King

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ADMIRAL

American Family/Tim Lopez Ins.
 
 

 

MultiCare  

 

 

 

 

CAPTAIN
Cascade Eye & Skin
 


 


 




 


HELM
 



COCKPIT
Taylor Thomason Insurance
Norpoint Communities
Dr. Lisa Block
ANCHOR
Narrows Self Storage
Gig Harbor Automotive
Fun Run 


Pirate Ship
Bounce House


Car Show
 

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 253-851-6865
  A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Warren Zimmerman 52810

What a Week!

The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee has been working tirelessly over the past year to find ways to drive business to Gig Harbor during the US Open at Chambers Bay. What a Week!

First Phil Mickelson has pizza at the Hub and then Tiger Woods flys into the Narrows Airport and waves to everyone as he heads off for a practice round at Chambers Bay. Those two arrivals sure got everyone thinking about the US Open and the fact that some famous players may be visiting our community. But before the tournament starts, we have the Maritime Gig which is this weekend! The weather is going to be outstanding and there is a full schedule of fun activities, lots of food options and a great line up of entertainment.

If you are feeling left out, come join us as a volunteer this weekend and get close to all the action. We have a number of opportunities for you either Saturday or Sunday, just contact Tracy Patton here at the Chamber and she will get you a t-shirt and fun job!

Don't forget, tomorrow is the first Farmer's Market at Skansie Brothers Park from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with lots of interesting vendors and products.

 

 

  SEE WHATS HAPPENING
  Upcoming Events
Get Fired Up!

Last Chance to RSVP!

And if you get too hot guest speaker, Gig Harbor Fire Chief Burgess, knows exactly how to cool you down.  

Come hear what's happening with your local fire district at this week's morning breakfast.  

Ndingui Moussavou (Guy-Francis) was born into poverty in a small village in Gabon, Africa. Ndingui is a talented speaker on motivation, inspiration, self-esteem, success, and overcoming adversity, with the goal of inspiring anyone that has ever been called a "dreamer"

Public Affairs Forum

When: Thurs. June 4

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Where:  
2909 14th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 


Membership Luncheon

When: Thurs. June 4

Time: 11:30am - 1pm 

Where: 
Canterwood Golf and Country Club
12606 54th Ave NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 


  SUMMER SWING GOLF TOURNAMENT
 

What can be better than a day spent at the best golf course in town?  

Come enjoy an amazing day of golf Friday, July 24th at Canterwood Golf & Country Club for this year's Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament. 

Whether you play golf or not, there are marketing opportunities for every business.  





Thank you to our title sponsor:


  CHAMBER UNIVERSITY
Upcoming Workshops   

Express yourself! Discover the "art" of speaking by learning features of verbal and non-verbal expressions and the importance of body language and voice presentation. 


 
Bring your speech alive and keep your customer's attention. Includes voice inflection, speech cadence and fluency, improvement in eye contact, facial expressions, spatial aspects, posture, and hand gestures.


 
Date: June 1 & 8 | Monday

Time: 6-8 pm
Instructor: Staff

Tuition: $45 

(Chamber members receive 35% off)

 

Register Now >>

  On The Blog
Write in the Harbor "Call for Presenters"


Free Quickbooks Workshop at Local Library
The 18th Annual Garden Tour is coming!




TCC Gig Harbor Campus is hosting a Write in the Harbor's first annual regional conference for writers in Gig Harbor November 6 and 7, 2015.  Proposals are being accepted for conference presenters through June 15th.  


Cover the basics of the software that allows you to organize
finances, create invoices, track sales, trim expenses, view key
financial reports and be ready at tax time.


Tickets will go on sale June 1st for Gig Harbor's annual Garden Tour now in its 18th year.  The two-day, self-guided tour, showcasing outstanding gardens in the Gig Harbor area, takes place on Saturday and Sunday June 27 & 28th.

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  MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tickled Pink

 

Tickled Pink is partnering with Gig Harbor Audio, 7 Seas, Heritage Distilling and the Harbor History Museum in hosting Solfest annual music festival on June 13th - Doors open at 2pm.


 

Local bands and artists will be performing at Harbor History Museum. 


 

This is an outdoor event so bring your sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs and danc'n shoes!

 

Tickets are on sale now.

 

Click here to get your tickets to Solfest >>

Burley Events

 

The Burley "June Bug" Community Rummage Sale will be held on Fri June 5th & Sat June 6th from 9 am - 5 pm at the Burley Community Hall, 14853 Burley Avenue, 98367!  


 

Rare vintage items, beautiful antiques, nice-quality clothing & good-condition furniture will be offered, and the list goes on!  Saturday is "Family Day" and will feature a Petting Zoo, Kids' Garden Corner & Raffle! 

 

Proceeds go to support Burley non-profit groups (Burley Bazaar, Friends of Burley Lagoon & Burley Community Club).  

Info / Donations:  

(253) 857-3922

Email:

 BurleyJuneBugSale

 

Facebook

burleybazaar

 

Port's Annual boat tours are coming! 

 

Save the date: July 19, 2015


 
Get a ship-side view of some of the local jobs and monster machines at the Port during our 2015 boat tours on Sunday, July 19 during Tacoma Maritime Fest.

 

Tours are first-come-first-served and require a ticket that can be obtained (free) on-site at the Port of Tacoma booth located at 535 Dock Street at Thea Foss Park.


 
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO parking available at the site. Check-on the many possibilities the Tacoma Maritime Festival has for parking and transportation at maritimefest.org


  CONTACT YOUR CHAMBER

    

    3125 Judson Steet

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

Amy Faeth
Membership Marketing

 

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