Business Matters | Volume 4, Issue 3

BEAUTIFICATION Blooms

The flower baskets that grace our streets for the summer season were hung with care just in time for Forest Festival weekend. This project, led by the Chamber, could not have been possible without the help, support, and organizational skills from members of the community. Our thanks go to Hood Canal Communications, City of Shelton, and Shelton Kiwanis Club & Foundation who were instrumental in the planning and hanging the flower baskets.

The Chamber and its partners collaborate to beautify our community in the summer with a flowery, cheerful welcome and in the winter by displaying the Christmas street light ornaments.

There is a tremendous cost associated with beautifying our community and the entire project is funded by community donations. No tax dollars are allocated towards these projects and all donations go directly to the beautification program.

You can help! Gifts made to the beautification program provide for the upkeep of the flower baskets, streetlight banners, and Christmas decorations. Summer flower baskets may be sponsored for $275 each which offsets the cost of purchasing, maintaining, and watering one flower basket for the season. All contributions are taxdeductible under the 501(c)(3).

You may choose to sponsor a basket in the name of a business, an individual, or in memoriam of a loved one. You can even choose which basket you'd like to sponsor from a list of available locations.

Gifts of any amount are appreciated! You may drop-off monetary contributions at the Chamber Office located at 215 W Railroad Ave or mail them to SMCCF, PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584.

If you would like more information on this valuable community project, please call (360) 426- 2021 or visit sheltonchamber.com/beautification.