Business Matters | Volume 5, Issue 1

TOPINVESTORS

Green Diamond Resource Company · Hood Canal Communications

Little Creek Casino Resort · Our Community Credit Union · Peninsula Credit Union

Alta Forest Products · Americool Heating & Air Conditioning · ASC Security & Investigations

City of Shelton · Fred Meyer · Heritage Bank · Island Enterprises, Inc. · Lucky Dog Casino ·

Mason Health · Mason PUD 3 · Skookum Creek Tobacco Company · Taylor Shellfish Farms

Platinum Gold Silver

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club · Alderbrook Resort and Spa · Arnold Smith Insurance · Bakala State Farm Insurance

Bayshore Cannabis Co. · Belco Forest Products · Bradley Air Company · Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply

Builders FirstSource · Christmas Village · Consejo Counseling & Referral Service · Edward Jones - Karen Schade, FA

EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. · Falcon Financial, Inc. · Fike’s Roofing & Construction

General Dynamics Electric Boat · Great Bend Center for Music · Hawks View Insurance · Jalisco Tortillas

M4 Real Estate Group · Maple Glen Senior Living · Maples Excavating · Mason Transit Authority

MultiCare · Nisqually Red Wind Casino · Port Blakely · Seattle Shellfish, LLC · Shelton Dental Center

Shelton Dental Excellence · Shelton Ford · Shelton School District · Shelton-Mason County Journal

Sierra Pacific Industries · The Shopper · Tractor Supply Company

Washington Corrections Center · Wilde Irish Pub · YSS Dive

Deidre Peterson Chamber President & CEO

A word from the CEO

As I reflect on the beginning of this year I am reinvigorated.

Early in January, the Chamber's board of directors gathered to set the strategy for our organization. Of course, our mission (to encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism, and facilitate economic development) and our values (to be a Catalyst for business growth, a Convener of leaders and influencers, and a Champion of a strong community) persist. Each year the way we do that work, however, must adapt to the changing needs of our members and the current climate. We are fortunate to have bold and thoughtful leaders engaged in that conversation.

And just recently, I attended the Western Association of Chamber Executives Conference in Sacramento, CA. The WACE conference drew nearly 300 chamber leaders from 21 Western States and Canada, the schedule filled with networking and professional development. Themed “Future Forward,” this year’s program included keynotes from executive coach Justin Patton, economic expert Dr. Chris Thornberg, and futurist Erica Orange. Breakout sessions offered a variety of content on programs, funding, community issues, and strategies for operational excellence.

As I looked around the conference's closing session, I noticed. I noticed the array of people whom I had spent the week with. There were titans of our industry, fresh-faced newbies, single professionals, parents, tech whizzes, and traditionalists. The range of physical and behavioral traits was wide. That said, each person in that room had made an intentional choice to show up and work to make things better. What's more: they were willing to share.

How powerful it can be to focus on what we have in common. What issues can we tackle together?

The Chamber plays a vital role in shaping our community and creating an environment where businesses and neighbors can succeed. But we are only able to affect lasting, meaningful change when we are one of many striving. This community is fortunate to have countless individuals, organizations, and stakeholders working every day to create a community that is worth the people who have made it home. We are poised for great things and I am thrilled to work each day towards solving problems and creating opportunities. Mason County deserves it.

Kyle Skarra, Chair Builders FirstSource

Jamie Mell, Chair Elect

John L Scott Mell Property Management

Jacqualine Case, Treasurer Heritage Bank

Tanya Frazier, Past Chair Crossroads Housing & Martha Reed Foundation

Eileen Bailey

EI. Kristyn & Sons Construction

Daniel Berner

Berner Law Office, PLLC

Ashley Brady Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply

Marvin Campbell Squaxin Island Tribe

Will Johnson Cogent Construction, Inc.

Steph Fyfe

Steph’s Espresso

Mendy Harlow

The Salmon Center

Mitch Newman Newman Family Chiropractic

Ken Oakes South Sound Appliance

CJ Singh

Joe’s Market & Shell Station

Randy Smith Shelton Athletic Club

Comments from the CHair

Kyle Skarra

Builders FirstSource

It’s an honor for me to be a member of the Shelton Mason Chamber of Commerce, and to have the privilege of serving as the board chair for 2023. I would like to thank all our members, staff, board, and volunteers for working to be champions in our community.

A little about me: I’ve been a leader in the lumber and building materials industry for twenty four years. I have worked for eighteen years with Builders FirstSource, or as many of you know it, legacy Lumbermens, which started right here in Shelton in 1895.

I enjoy the outdoors with my friends and family as often as possible. Having spent ten years in Astoria Oregon before moving to Shelton, I still get out to the lower Columbia fishery any chance I get. You will likely find me on our Lake Limerick golf course any time the weather permits. (However, it certainly hasn’t improved my golf game!)

Like many of you, I’ve been concerned about current housing needs in our community, state, and nation. In my work at Builders FirstSource, I talk with a lot of home builders, and I hear firsthand about the challenges they face to bring affordability to the housing market. I’m also a member of Olympia Master Builders. Because of my work at BFS, and my memberships with the Chamber and OMB, I’m able keep up on what’s happening with legislation in Olympia.

This year, as I take on the responsibility of Chair of the Chamber Board, I look forward to the challenge. We have important issues tackle and relationships to build. I hope you will reach out and share your concerns and ideas with me or our Chamber staff. We all have an important role to play in moving our community forward.

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Senate Bill 5761, which is now in effect (as of January 1. 2023), amended part of the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act regarding job-posting requirements.

Since July of 2019, Washington has required employers to, upon request and post-offer: provide external job applicants with the minimum wage or salary for the position; and provide internal job applicants with the wage scale or salary range for the new position.

Now Washington joins Colorado, New York City, and California in requiring employers with 15 or more employees to include this type of information in each job posting.

According to the L&I, under the new law, employers will have to include information in job postings such as a wage/salary range, and a general description of all benefits and other compensation. Employers must also provide an employee who is promoted, or transferred to a new position, with the pay scale for the new position, if requested. A posting for a remote role must also comply if the position could be performed by a Washington-based employee. Washington Policy Center and others continue to express concern. WPC warns, "For both employers and potential candidates, the new legislation will only increase employer costs, candidate confusion, and create more government oversight where none is needed."

In the current, competitive job market the new rule may require employers to repost if they are unable to find a candidate that exactly fits their job posting. This will likely result in artificially large salary ranges and will only make it harder for a candidate to find the right job.

This law only applies to postings that include qualifications for the specific position. Qualifications include, but are not limited to, specific knowledge, skills, or abilities. Generally, a simple statement of "Help Wanted" is not covered.

See lni.wa.gov, RCW 49.58, and for more information.

Chambers, EDC address 105-day session

On Thursday, January 5, the Shelton-Mason County and North Mason Chambers of Commerce, EDC of Mason County and City of Shelton hosted a Legislative Sendoff for Senator Drew MacEwen (RUnion) and Representative Travis Couture (RAllyn) of the 35th Legislative District.

Representative Dan Griffey (R-Belfair) planned to attend but was unable to participate due to illness. Griffey sent a report detailing his service to transportation, local government, and public safety committees. He also made an overture for anyone to reach him with concerns involving state government and offered to either help or point you to the appropriate resource.

Senator MacEwen reminisced shortly on his decade already spent at the capitol and his relationship with long-serving Senator Tim Sheldon. In his new role, MacEwen will serve on the transportation committee. He acknowledged the serious infrastructure issues in this district. MacEwen also noted that he will not serve on the Ways and Means, despite having served on appropriations the last ten years, he intends to continue to be actively involved.

Couture has been assigned to the capital budget, environment and energy, and is assistant ranking member on human services, youth and early learning.

Senator Drew MacEwen and Representative Travis Couture, both graciously and candidly answered questions regarding business and economics. They reviewed what took place in the 2022 short session and their outlook for the 2023 session.

The Chamber provided legislators with areas of concern ranging from employment and labor regulatory certainty, the critical need for infrastructure, education and workforce development—especially as it relates to career readiness, policies affecting resource industries, community safety, housing affordability & supply, and fiscal responsibility.

The Economic Development Council also touted the need for modern infrastructure, naming it as “critical for successful economic recovery and development.” The county-approved Community & Economic Development Strategies Project list inventories planned projects.

Three were highlighted as priorities: Shelton water storage facilities – Angleside Tank; Shelton sewer extension projects/wastewater satellite treatment plant; and county-wide substation/electric supply.

The EDC also addressed site readiness, state public works programs designed to help recover and

expand businesses, broadband, transportation/ freight infrastructure, and strategic funding.

After answering a few questions from the hosts, the majority of the program was offered up to question from the audience.

Both legislators expressed gratitude to be returning to the in-person format and encouraged community members to engage. Visit, testify, write letters, and reach out to your legislators. For ease of reference, contact information for the 35th delegation is listed below.

The Chamber's Awards Gala is the highest-profile business affair in Mason County and will be held on Friday, April 21 at the Skookum Creek Event Center at Little Creek Casino Resort. The fête honors individuals and businesses for their contributions to the Chamber and Mason County and the semi-formal event includes an elaborate dinner, installation of the board of trustees, and the announcement of the award winners.

For decades, the Chamber has recognized deserving businesses, individuals, and organizations through its annual awards program. Every year showcases the best of Mason County and this year is no exception.

There are five categories which will be voted upon: Business of the Year honors the business that made the most significant contribution benefiting the Mason County community over the past year. This year's finalists are Bradley Air Company, Maples Excavating, and The Shelton Plant Shop. Rookie of the Year nods to a new business and will recognize finalists Mestizo's, O'Connell Archery, and Our Favorite Things Resale Shop.

Boss of Year recognizes an individual who empowers their employees and is an example of leadership and management excellence; this year's finalists are Aleiha Smith of Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Gina Finley of Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center, and Hauke Hansen of Hawks View Insurance.

Citizen of the Year credits an individual who has made outstanding contributions to enhance the business community and the community at large; this year's finalists are Debbie Hake, Justin Baze, and Tammy Bacigalupo.

Nonprofit of the Year celebrates an organization who strongly impacts Mason County through service, volunteerism, and donations; Exceptional Foresters, Inc., The Salmon Center, and Shelton Family YMCA are finalists for that category.

“Mason County brims with innovative entrepreneurs, compassionate individuals, and collaborative efforts,” says Chamber CEO Deidre Peterson. “We are fortunate to celebrate the extraordinary businesses and people who are making our community better.”

Nominations were solicited from the community at large and, as always, ballots will be sent to all members in good standing; each Chamber member receives one vote per category. The majority vote by the membership determines the award winners who will be announced live at the Awards Gala.

Two other awards will also be announced at the event: President’s Choice Award and Volunteer of the Year.

The community is welcome to attend although priority seating is given to award finalists and Chamber members. The cost is $200 per person and includes a four course meal, paired with wines. An early bird rate is available to Chamber members who pay on or before March 15, 2023. Discounted rooms are also available to event guests.

Tickets are on sale now for the April 21 Awards Gala. Reservations may be made online at masonchamber.com/gala.

BEAUTIFICATION Springs

Call it small town. Call it curbside appeal. Call it classy. Whatever you call it, the bright blooms that adorn city streets and gateways offer a warm welcome to visitors and enhance the thoroughfares traveled by residents daily.

Now a staple of charm and hospitality, the Chamber added the flower baskets to its annual program in 1999.

The hopeful, sunny days this spring seem to have many residents looking ahead to the summer season. The Chamber began receiving phone calls and walk-ins in April from folks asking if the oversized flower baskets will be going up again this year. Yes… and very soon!

There is a tremendous cost in materials, maintenance, and manpower to upkeep the summer and winter décor and funding for this program is raised exclusively through our annual campaign. The Chamber relies on the generosity of our community to help us make this point of pride a reality. Donations can be made toward beautification overall or, for $275 each, an individual flower basket can be sponsored by a business or designated in memoriam of a loved one. The amount collected this year will determine how many baskets will be hung the following year. Last season we did not make our goal so we will make one final push before kicking off a new campaign.

Hanging the flower baskets and trimming the town in Christmastown USA is no small task. The Chamber is grateful to community partners including City of Shelton, Green Diamond Resource Company, Hood Canal Communications, Mason PUD 3, and Skookum Rotary; just a few of those who support these efforts year after year.

Gifts of any amount are appreciated!

You can support beautification by donating via PayPal or by sending a check to Shelton-Mason County Chamber Foundation, PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584. Every dollar is tax deductible when made to the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. To learn more, visit masonchamber.com/beautification or call (360) 426-2021.

Thank you 2022 donors: AAA Septic Tank Pumping, Ann M. Peters, Annie's Quilt Shoppe, Arthur & Judith Hall, Barbara Burnett, Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply, Case by Case Jewelers, Cedars Bodywork & Massage, LLC, Cut Rate Auto Parts, Dave & Nancy Bayley, Deanna Haigh, Diane Hartley, Domino's, Donna Sowers, Dr. Steven H. Bowers DDS, LLC, Edee Larson, Gateway Christian Fellowship, Gerald & Doris Zacher, J.R. Johnsen, Janice Vocke, Janis Schierman, John L. Scott Real Estate - Kristy Buck, Judy Taylor, Kathryn Hamilton Wang, Kristmas Town Kiwanis, Land Title Co. of Mason County, Luana Ellis, Margaret Stock Penney & James Penney, Marjorie A. Valley, Mason County Association of Realtors, Mason County Republican Women's Club, Nancy & Duane Wright, Olympic Mountain Millwork, Patricia E. Oltman, Patricia S. Johnson, R B Mann, Roy & Constance Ferguson, Sandra Goelzer, Sharon Myers, Shelton Yacht Club, Skookum Rotary, Skydive Kapowsin, Skydive Kapowsin, Steve Boad, Susan Duffield, Tim & Cathryne Mullen, Timothy S. Bates & Susan E. Hamilton, and Williams Architecture, PS

Watch for our spring basket sale!

After being cooped up indoors for the winter, it’s almost time to fling open the windows, shoo away the cobwebs, and take on your annual spring cleaning. Let’s admit it… cleaning is a pretty easy thing to do; a lot of people might not enjoy doing it or might not have enough time to do it, but the truth is that anybody can clean. Now if we talk about proper cleaning, we are now talking about a whole new level. That takes time, experience, common sense, skills and A LOT of passion. If you are paying someone to do the cleaning for you and if they don’t have any of those must-have principles, you might not be getting your money’s worth. --

Emmanuel Reyes, Bella Casa Service Management

A cleaning company should properly vacuum, sweep, dust, and mop. Any cleaning company should at least do these basic cleaning tasks, but there is a lot more to cleaning than just that.

When contracting a person or company for your housekeeping needs, make sure they have a cleaning plan for all areas that need to be detailed on a regular basis which is usually known as a “rotation system”. Most cleaning companies train their staff to rotate these areas as follows; using a regular biweekly maid service as an example, a cleaning company would detail all bathrooms and the kitchen in one visit and then detail the dusting and vacuuming on the rest of the house or business during the following visit.

These areas are where time, experience, common sense, skill and passion should come together. Any cleaning company applying these principles to their work will successfully maintain a clean and sharp house or commercial facility at all times. After checking the areas in your home or commercial facility on the deep clean list, you will realize if you are getting the desired results.

At Bella Casa Cleaning Services, we want to make sure that you hire the right cleaning company for your housekeeping needs. Look for these habits for a deep clean and see how your home or business cleans up.

In the bathroom:

¨ The inside of the toilet bowl is clean, but have you checked the base of the toilet and the bottom of the toilet seat?

¨ Light fixtures, including light bulbs, should be dust free

¨ Vents should be cleaned at least once a month so the amount of dust should be minimal to none. If you are able to clearly see dust, it means that the vents have not been cleaned in well over two months, sometimes even years.

In the kitchen:

¨ Scrubbing down the backsplash is easy to miss while wiping down the counter but doing so means a cleaner, healthier prep space.

Throughout your home:

¨ Take the time to address your ceilings, removing spider webs, cleaning ceiling fans, chandeliers, lights, vents, etc.

¨ Move furniture when cleaning your floors, both carpeted and hard surfaces.

¨ Slide your finger along the baseboards to check for dust and debris; baseboards should be cleaned at least once a month.

¨ Check doors for any food, make up, handprints, etc. Just like the spider webs, they can appear from one day to another and stay there for long periods of time.

Lastly, did you know? You can easily tell whether a spider web is new or old; a new spider web is really thin and can hardly be spotted when the light is shining against it and old spider web will be thicker and will usually hang a little lower due to the dust that it has collected making it a lot easier to spot even without light.

¨ Use the correct cleaners for your kitchen counters (especially on granite or marble counter tops).

¨ When cleaning the outside of your kitchen cabinetry, consider thoroughly cleaning the inside as well.

If you already have a great cleaning company taking care of you, congratulations! You should definitely keep them. If you only have a good cleaning company or are not sure how to properly check the areas above, give us a call, we will be more than happy to help. Looking

Don't miss out on all the fun! Save the date for Friday, July 21 to enjoy the Chamber’s annual Expo & Bite of Mason County in downtown Shelton.

Railroad Avenue, between First & Seventh, will once again be transformed into a street fair showcasing the best of Mason County. As always, the Expo will offer residents and visitors a chance to check out local services, retailers, and restaurants in a fun, casual atmosphere.

Vendors will entertain and interact by hosting games, offering give-aways, and drawing free raffles throughout the day; and our restaurants prepared delectable bites of food for a great value.

Last year’s event boasted nearly 100 booth spaces and dozen food vendors and this year is bound to be packed with even more fare and fun!

Vendor pricing begins at $100 (included at some levels of membership) and sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration is will open this spring online at masonchamber.com/expo. For more information call (360) 426-2021 or email events@masonchamber.com.

An anchor of Little Creek Casino's culinary and entertainment options, Starlight has been through several concept evolutions. The new sports bar and lounge is under construction now, with plans to reopen in July 2023.

This comes on the heels of the opening of the Boardwalk Marketplace. The Boardwalk is home to The Creekside Wok, Legends Cheesesteak, Kamilche Brick Oven Pizza, and Red Cedar Espresso. Eateries are open daily at 11:00a.

“We’re excited to offer these new options,” says CEO Ramon Nunez. “We recognize the need for family-friendly options and [the Boardwalk] space adds to that.”

Conveniently located on the gaming floor, Water's Edge has recently reopened with a new menu and is open daily. The Island Grille is also open for breakfast and dinner.

And, of course, when it comes to fresh seafood, you cannot beat the Squaxin Island Seafood Bar. The menu is an exploration of the region’s traditions and the edible treasures from our waterways.

You can find current hours and specials on social media or by visiting little-creek.com/dining/.

Inspections Required for Local Businesses, Property Owners

City of Shelton made recent announcements on two inspection programs that affect businesses and property owners alike: fire andstormwater.

In its press release, the City pointed to the critical safety issues surrounding the fire inspection program. "Fires are incredibly damagingtoabusiness.Inadditiontolosing your physical building, livelihood, and economic stability – a fire can have devastating impacts on our entire community. Ripple effects of even a small fire can impact a neighborhood for years, especially in downtown Shelton. Proactive firepreventionandlifesafetyinspectionsare key to ensuring the safety of your customers andemployees."

Fire inspections are required by the InternationalFireCodeandwillbeconducted byCentralMasonFire&EMS,astheyhavein the past. As of February 21, City staff will createfireinspectionpermitsusingitsonline permitting portal (EnerGov), together with the Fire Marshal, an employee of Central Mason Fire & EMS. Permits will include expirationdatesofeitheroneorthreeyears.

Here'swhatyouneedtoknowaboutthefire inspectionprogram:

The City will send invoices to business and commercialpropertyownersidentifiedonits inspection schedule, approximately 120 businessesperquarter.

Businesses that are identified as “business offices”, for example a lawyer or accountant, onlyneedtobeinspectedevery3years.Other businesseswillbeinspectedannually.

Invoices will be for a flat fee of $100 per inspection (and note that properties over 5,000 square feet will incur additional charges).

Once business and commercial building owners have paid their invoices, a representative of the Fire Marshal’s Office willcompleteaninspectionforyourbusiness orproperty.CodeEnforcementwillfollowup withuninspectedpropertiesasneeded.

For more information visit sheltonwa.gov,or cmfe.org

TheCityisalsorollingoutanewstormwater inspection program this year. There will not be a fee for those inspections; the cost is accountedforinthestormwaterratesalready assessed.

Theprogramisdesignedtoprovideeducation and technical assistance although The City acknowledges that there is an enforcement policy.Anintroductiontotheprogramstates, "The [program] is oriented toward building a working collaborative relationship with business/site owners in the operation and maintenance of public and private storm drainagesystems."

Letters will be sent to properties which are subjecttoinspection.Eachsiteinspectionwill differ,dependingonbusinesstypeandon-site activities. Inspections will be scheduled in advance with the business/site owner or manager to ensure a thorough and safe inspection.

Additional information is available online at sheltonwa.gov/stormwater.

After Hours

The December networking social was held at Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center. Owner Jonathan Gagliardi is well known for his love of all things Christmas so the halls (and desks and doors!) were trimmed with bright lights and festive décor and the storefront was stocked with unique, shippable gift items. The holiday party-goers enjoyed a barbecue spread and cold beverages alongside warm handshakes and conversation.

The Chamber’s Business After Hours provide an exclusive opportunity for members to connect with one another and expand their local business-to-business network. These monthly socials provide inside looks, intriguing conversations, and complimentary hors d' oeuvres and beverages. Attending in-person is an ideal way to introduce yourself for the first time or strengthen existing relationships. These socials are typically on the second Wednesday monthly from 5:30-7:00p.

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3. Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy received $20,000 from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation for its upcoming kitchen renova

4. Keith Fuller of Windermere Real Estate was named Realtor of the Year by the Mason County Association of Realtors.

5. Aww, shucks! The Hama Hama Oyster Saloon has been named one of the best restaurants in Washington state by Seat

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6 . Mason #4 Firefighters closed out the year with 1,734 calls for service.

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1. Charlee Paull of KeyBank is one of just 37 professionals nationwide to receive Home Lending Presidents Club.

2 Linda Gott, recently retired from Mason PUD 3, earned a “Lifetime Achievement Award.”

On the

Move

Marking Milestones

Bruce Jorgenson retired as Commissioner for Public Utility District 3 after nearly 30 years of public service.

Jeff McHargue has been voted to fill the short-term vacated by Jorgenson, joining Farmer & Tuson.

Mason Health's new Head Chef Ashlee Johnson is a Shelton native with experience in patient care and in restaurants.

Mason Health’s new Chief Financial Officer Steve Leslie comes to Shelton with an extensive background working in health care finances in Alaska and California.

Lisa Welander, Heritage Bank Senior Vice President and Data Governance Officer has joined the Mason General Hospital Foundation Board.

Kyle O'Connor, DDS joined Bowers Dental Group at their Olympic Hwy N location.

Scott Mundy, RN, joined the Mason Health in October and has more than 30 years of experience in the emergency medicine field.

Courtney Wittenberg will now serve a new role at Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center, as Community Engagement Specialist.

Hawks View Insurance has hired Brandon Armstrong as their newest licensed Agent.

Verle's, a fourth generation, familyowned business is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Look for celebrations coming soon!

Since 1968, Mason Health has made a difference in the health care outcomes of Mason County residents.

.Jason Reehm has been hired as General Manger & COO of Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club.

WELCOME New Members!

Elite Garage Door & Gate Repair is equippedwithprofessionaltechnicianswho areallonhandtohelpwithanygaragedoor repair or replacement needs. Based out of Tacoma,thefamily-ownedbusinessservices Mason County. The company is also licensed,bonded,andinsured.

Cascade Softwash & Equipment was recently launched by full time firefighter paramedic William Abernathy. Cascade Softwashstrivestoprovidethesamequality ofserviceandtrustyouwouldgetfromyour fire department. The company offers exterior cleaning services for both residentialandcommercialproperties.

Canalside Gifts & Liquor was formerly known as Laurie's in Hoodsport. The charming waterfront location sources uniqueandlocalgifts,specialtyapparel,and treats. Owners Jennifer and Roger Bly continue to create authentic northwest momentsandexpandtheirretailofferings.

Gossamer Skincare & Permanent Makeup isownedbyTaraAdams,alicensed esthetician and certified permanent makeup artist. Adams brings extensive experience to a professional studio in downtown Shelton and offers advanced facial modalities, face and body waxing, holistic treatments, acne control and clearing, sensitive and rosacea skintreatments,aswellasoncologyesthetics. She also specializes in natural looks in permanent makeup, focusing on artistry, comfort,experience,andsafety.

SweetThymeMassage recently opened a studio on Olympic Hwy N. Owner Shannon Engelhart focuses on transforming your health and wellness with a massage. She offers relaxation (with an optional CBD addon) and mixed modalities, to address pain and stiffness. Shannon also offers to bring thespatoyou,within-homeservices.

Ribbon Cuttings

RainforestGutters has more than thirty years of experience. The licensed and bonded company offers installation, repairs, andcleaningforresidentialandcommercial properties, large and small. Owner Richard TaylorandhisteamarebasedinSheltonbut service the greater Olympic region. Their promiseissimple:guttersdoneright.

Membership Matters

email deidre@masonchamber.com to learn more.

On February 1 the Chamber helped mark the grand opening of Community Lifeline’s Recovery Café. which is is designed to help people maintain recovery, reduce relapse, and fulfill their potential. The program offers recovery circles, fun activities, support meetings, health clinics, job readiness training & classes, and peer support & resource connection. Program partners include Quixote Communities, Northwest Resources II Inc., WorkSource Mason County, and more.

The Chamber recently cut the ribbon on three Hood Canal Communications broadband projects. Read more on on the next page.

HCC Extends broadband to undeserved areas

High speed internet service, once considered a luxury, is now recognized as a necessity. Digital inequality is an issue facing the more rural areas of Mason County. With the assistance of grant programs for projects like the Eldon fiber build, Hood Canal Communications can reduce digital inequality. High speed internet service also helps the business community to stay competitive while retaining their local presence and work force.

The Chamber recently marked the completion of three Hood Canal Communications‘ Broadband Projects. HCC, public officials, project crews, and community stakeholders gathered for ribbon cuttings to celebrate.

HCC’s first grant was $502K from Mason County using American Rescue Plan Act funds towards a $627K project to extend HCC’s backbone heading north and provide broadband services in the low-density Eldon area. To augment the development, a free community WiFi hot spot has been launched at the Eldon Store. The Eldon North project will eventually serve 58 homes and businesses, which currently do not have access to broadband.

HCC was also awarded two broadband grants from the Department of Commerce’s Public Works Board to provide broadband services in previously underserved areas.

The first grant of $410K, of $513K total project cost, was for E Strong Road, E Vineyard Dr, E Osprey Ln, E Angel Way, and E Sonja Ln. That project will serve nearly 70 homes, which currently do not have access to broadband speeds above 15 Mbps, The second grant was for $196k of the total $245k project and provides broadband services in the previously underserved areas of W Old Olympic Hwy, Partridge Dr NW, and W D R Wood Way. That project will serve approximately 35 homes and 1 business, which currently are underserved.

In all areas, the Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) will serve the current and future needs of the area providing high speed internet, phone, and TV service. The result of these significant investments is increased connectivity for rural Mason County residents, increased value of connected parcels, and support economic development through construction jobs and business tax revenue.

These projects are stellar examples of privatepublic partnerships which leverage available resources and maximize outcomes. Mike Oblizalo, General Manager and Vice President of HCC, gratefully acknowledged the Mason County Board of Commissioners, Public Works Board, and Mason PUD 1 for their partnership. He also extended his thanks to their contractors, project teams, and HCC staff.

All grant applications received support of many community partners including home and property owners in the affected areas.

Hood Canal Communications is a local communications service provider with approximately 8,500 residential and business customers in Mason County. With offices located in Union and Shelton, the company has been serving Mason County since 1934.

The Shelton Veterans Village is a tiny home village. The community is sited on land leased from City of Shelton across from Christmas Village and is conveniently located nearby Olympic College, transit, and health services.

The initial funding for the project was secured by then-Senator Tim Sheldon. Quixote Communities received an allocation in the Washington State Housing Trust Fund to build a tiny house village similar to Quixote Village for homeless veterans living in Mason County.

The design for the Shelton Veterans Village is somewhat different than the existing villages in Olympia and Orting. There will be four-plexes and a duplex rather than individual spaces. This strategy helps to reduce costs and climate impact. It also provides more personal mini-communities of support for residents.

The village provides housing for thirty homeless veterans. In additional to personal bedroom and washrooms, there is a large community center with kitchens, laundry, flex space, and offices for support staff. On-site case managers will assist with care coordination and access to resources such as physical and mental health resources, recovery support, life skills classes, employment, education, and transportation.

Additional information is available online atquixotecommunities.org/shelton-faq.

WHAT'S HAPPENING Chamber Events

Monthly

Chamber Government Affairs

Committee Meetings

1st Tuesday, 12:00p

Port of Shelton Commission Meetings

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 2:00p

City of Shelton Council Meetings

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00p

Mason Health Commission Meeting

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8:00a

Virtual or Mason General Hospital, Shelton

Shelton School District Board Meetings

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:00p

Shelton Kiwanis Club Meetings

3rd Tuesday, 1:00p

Port of Hoodsport Commission Meeting

2nd Wednesday, 9:00a

Chamber Board of Director Meetings

Last Tuesday, 8:30a

Cancer Wellness Circle - Virtual

2nd Wednesday, 4:00p

4-H Robotics

1st Wednesday, 6:00-7:30p

WSU Extension, Shelton

Trivia Night

Wednesdays, 6:30p

Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Union

Mason County Republican

Women’s Club Business Luncheon

1st Wednesday, 12:30p

Railroad Tap Station, Shelton

Shelton Centennial Lions Club Meetings

2nd Wednesday, 12:00p

The Shang Sports Bar & Grill, Shelton

Chamber Business After Hours

2nd Wednesday, 5:30-7:00p

Canal Cookouts

3rd Thursday, 6:00p

Union City Market, Union

VFW Post 1694 Meeting

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:00p

Memorial Hall, Shelton

Chamber Membership Luncheon

3rd Thursday, 12:00-1:00p

Trivia Night

4th Friday 7:00-9:00p

Potlatch Brewing Co., Hoodsport

Sunday Brunch

2nd Sunday, 10:30-1:00p

Maple Glen Senior Living, Shelton

Weekly

Shelton Parks & Rec Pickleball

Tuesdays & Thursdays , 9:00-11:00a

Transit-Community Center, Shelton

Evening Yoga

Wednesdays, 6:00p, through March 29

Shelton Civic Center, Shelton

Live Music at the Hook & Fork

Thursdays, 3:00-5:00p

Union City Market, Union

March

Culinary Adventure Tents Experience

March 2-4, 6:30p

10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union

Through the Garden Gate: Victory Gardens

March 4, 9:30a-12:00p

Mason County Public Works, Shelton

South Mason Youth Soccer Club

World Cup Dinner & Auction

March 4, 5:00p

Shelton Civic Center, Shelton

Truffle Oyster Farm Dinner

March 5, 5:00-8:00p

Hama Hama Oysters, Lillwaup

Free Entrance Day (State Parks)

March 9

Woman’s Sexual Assault Support Group

Fridays, 1:00-2:00p

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy, Shelton

Teen Night

Fridays, 5:00-8:00p

Shelton Family YMC, Shelton

Shelton Farmers Market

Saturdays, 10:00-3:00p

May 4 – October 28

Evergreen Square, Shelton

Through the Garden Gate: Native Bees

March 11, 9;30a-12:00p

Mason County Public Works, Shelton

St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

March 17, 3:00-10:00p

Free Entrance Day (State Parks)

March 19

Mason County Concert Association

Sultans of String

March 17, 7:00p

Shelton Performing Arts Center

& Community Programs

Kids Egg Hunt

March 25, 12:30p

Shelton S Mason Soccer Park, Shelton

The Youth Connection Mardi Gras Gala

March 25, 5:30p

Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Union

April

Shelton Shenanigans Talent Show presented by Anna's bay Center for Music

April 1, 7:00p

Shelton Presbyterian Church, Shelton

Shelton Arts Commission’s Empty Bowls: Create a Bowl

April 12, 5:00-7:00p

Shelton Civic Center, Shelton

Shelton Arts Commission’s Empty Bowls:

Glaze Your Bowl

April 19, 5:00-7:00p

Shelton Civic Center, Shelton

Chamber Annual Awards Gala

April 21, 6:00p

Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton

Free Entrance Day (State & National Parks)

April 22

Olympus Rally

April 22–23, 2023

Olympus Rally Meet & Greet

April 23, 7:00-9:00a

Fred Meyer, Shelton

Denim & Diamonds Dinner Auction for Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund

April 23, 4:00p

Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Union

Shelton Arts Commission’s Empty Bowls: Soup & Bread

April 26, 5:00-7:00p

Shelton Civic Center, Shelton

May

Matlock Old Timers Fair

May 6-7, 9:00a-4:00p

Mary M. Knight, Elma

Mason County Humane Society

Sails n Tails Dinner Auction

May 6, 6:00p

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club, Union

Cinco Rocks

May 6, 5:00-11:00p

El Sarape Cantina, Shelton

YSS Dive Anniversary & Scuba Expo

May 6, 9:00a-6:00p

YSS Dive, Hoodsport

Cinco De 5k

May 6, 12:00p

Shelton

Mother's Day

May 14

Mother’s Day Dash

May 14, 12:00p

Shelton

May 20

Season Opening

Vance Creek Railriders, Shelton

Cascade Challenge Disc Golf Pro Tour Event

May 26-28

Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course, Shelton

June

Mason County Forest Festival

June 1-4, 12:00-3:00p

Forest Festival Car Show-Off

June 4

Olympic Hwy N, Shelton

Free Entrance Day (State Parks)

June 10-11

Tour de Mason Lake: Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund Event

June 10, 8:30a

2503 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton

Father's Day

June 18

Free Entrance Day (State Parks)

June 19

Fjord Crossin Festival

June 17, 11:00-3:00p

Hoodsport

MotoAmerica Superbikes

June 23-25, 8:00-5:00p

Ridge Motorsports Park

Rides to Remember Car Show

June 25, 8:00a-3:00p

Raves! MASONCOUNTY

RAVE for the pharmacist down at Neil’s pharmacy. He is knowledgeable, smart, and always takes the time to really explain things in a way that is easy to understand. He explained and answered all of my questions very thoroughly, never tried to rush me along even though it was close to closing time. Sure don’t get that level of service at the bigger store pharmacies. Great job Neil’s!

We loved the walking parade. Thanks to Kristmas Town Kiwanis. All of the Christmatown events were perfect small town fun.

– Annelle Ross Abernethy

Really glad we called South Sound Appliance!

We were expecting to wait on parts and pay $$$ for the repair on our fridge. Instead, they had the repair done in an hour and for a very reasonable price.

-Charles Garvey

ARCADIA DRILLING FOUND A WAY TO FIT US IN AND HELPED US ALONG EVERY STEP.

-SETH ELSEN

-Richard Holmes

Mestizos angel food cake was fabulous! Crunchy on the outside and topped with ice cream and a berry drizzle.

- CLAUDIA CRUSE

Shout out to Joe's Market and Gyros for an awesome gyro packed with perfectly seasoned lamb and wonderful yogurt sauce and creamy chunked feta cheese. It was so good with a nice helping of fries and a drink. I will be back for sure to try the Falafel gyro next! I love how clean and organized the store is inside.

-Melissa Russell

CHAMBER MEMBERS: Local Services Directory

ADVERTISING, MARKETING, & MEDIA

Graphic Design & Websites

Joonbug Graphic Design

joonbuggraphicdesign.com

(360) 556-6205

Marketing

Northwest Event Organizers

nwevent.org

(360) 427-5599

Shelton-Mason County Journal masoncounty.com

(360) 426-4412

Media 96.9 KAYO/KGY Radio kgyradio.com

(360) 943-1240

iFiber One News Radio ifiberonenewsradio.com

(360) 426-1030

MasonWebTV Powered by HCC masonwebtv.com

(360) 229-2234

ARTS, CULTURE, & ENTERTAINMENT

Casinos

Little Creek Casino Resort little-creek.com

(360) 427-7711

Lucky Dog Casino myluckydogcasino.com

(360) 877-5656

Nisqually Red Wind Casino redwindcasino.com

(360) 412-3684

Festivals & Community Events

Faceplant Events hoodstock.org

(206) 779-1071

Mason County Concert Association masoncountyconcerts.org

(360) 426-1842

AUTOMOTIVE & BOATS

Auto Dealers Shelton Ford

(formerly Gillis Auto Center) sheltonford.com

(360) 426-5585

Automotive Maintenance & Repair

D & L Automotive and Repair dandlautorepair.com

(360) 426-1467

BUSINESS SERVICES

Business Associations Economic Development Council of Mason County choosemason.com

(360) 426-2276

Island Enterprises, Inc. islandenterprisesinc.com

(360) 426-3442

Mason County Master Builders omb.org

(360) 754-0912

North Mason Chamber northmasonchamber.com

(360) 275-4267

Shelton Downtown Merchants sheltondowntownmerchants.com

Shelton High School DECA

(360) 426-4471

Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce masonchamber.com

(360) 426-2021

Shelton-Mason County Journal masoncounty.com

(360) 426-4412

Printing & Design

The Shopper shoppersweekly.com

(360) 426-4677

Promotional Materials & Screen Printing Candy Wrapper Store candywrapperstore.com

(360) 462-0440

Mason County Forest Festival Association masoncountyforestfestival.com

(360) 490-6176

Olympus Rally olympusrally.com

(360) 589-0885

Northwest Custom Tees northwestcustomtees.com

(360) 791-3904

The Shopper shoppersweekly.com

(360) 426-4677

Signs & Banners

Black Star blackstarprint.com

(360) 427-9614

Movie Theaters Shelton Cinemas sheltoncinemas.com

(360) 426-1000

Skyline Drive-In Theater skylinedrive-in.com

(360) 426-4707

Museums

Mason County Historical Society Museum masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org

(360) 426-1020

Denny's Auto Service dennysauto.com

(360) 426-2271

Evergreen Detail Auto Cleanology

(360) 979-0764

Les Schwab Tire Centers lesschwab.com

(360) 426-3333

Shelton Ford sheltonford.com

(360) 426-5585

Vander Wal's Garage, Inc. vanderwalsgarage.com

(360) 426-8208

Watson Diesel Repair, LLC watsondieselrepair.com

(360) 426-5255

Automotive Retail & Wholesale Cut Rate Auto Parts cutrateautoparts.com

(360) 426-2800

Shelton Tabs & Titles watabsandtitles.com

(360) 462-0808

Music & Choirs

Anna's Bay Center for Music annasbaychorale.org

(360) 545-3826

Great Bend Center for Music greatbendmusic.org

(360) 322-4626

Harstine Island Community Choir harstinechoir.org

(360) 432-9940

Boat Sales Verle's Sporting Goods & Marine verles.com

(360) 426-0933

Towing

Jim's Automotive, Inc. jimsautomotiveincwa.com

(360) 426-7167

Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises, Inc. skokomishenterprises.org

(360) 877-5656

Washington Policy Center washingtonpolicy.org

(206) 937-9691

Computers & Technology Hood Canal Communications hcc.net

(360) 898-2481

Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center

zeppelinshipping.com

(360) 545-3301

Consultants

Arbaugh & Associates, Inc.

(360) 481-2846

Locate Coaching locatecoaching.com

(310) 936-2288

Sound Business Brokers soundbusinessbrokers.com

(360) 352-9191

SSC Unlimited, LLC sscunlimited.com

(757) 508-4935

Employment Services

American Workforce Group americanworkforcegroup.com

(360) 338-6900

Ascend Staffing ascendstaffing.com

(360) 491-4405

Career Quest careerquest.biz

(360) 427-7300

Exceptional Foresters, Inc. (EFI) team-efi.org

(360) 426-0077

Express Employment Professionals expresspros.com

(360) 580-2889

WorkSource Mason County worksourcewa.com

(360) 427-2174

Mailing & Shipping

Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center zeppelinshipping.com

(360) 545-3301

Office Equipment & Supplies

Capital Business Machines cbm-wa.com

(360) 491-6000

Kelley Connect kelleyconnect.com

(360) 491-1854

Safety & Security

ASC Security & Investigations ascnw.com

(206) 409-7397

South Sound Private Investigations southsoundpi.com

(360) 970-0504

CHAMBER MEMBERS:

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Churches

Faith Lutheran Church faithshelton.org

(360) 426-8611

Gateway Christian Fellowship gatewaycf.com

(360) 426-2758

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church mtoliveshelton.org

(360) 426-6353

Nonprofits & Charities

Capitol Land Trust capitollandtrust.org

(360) 943-3012

Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Mason County sheltoncarenet.org

(360) 427-9171

Community Foundation of South Puget Sound thecommunityfoundation.com

(360) 705-3340

Community Lifeline cllshelton.org

(360) 462-4439

Crazy Love Ministries crazyloveministries.org

(360) 358-3355

Family Education & Support Services familyess.org

(360) 545-2060

Great Bend Center for Music greatbendmusic.org

(360) 322-4626

Harmony Hill Healing Retreat harmonyhill.org

(360) 898-2363

Humane Society of Mason County hsmcwa.org

(360) 275-9310

Kara Lynn Foundation karalynnfoundation.com

(360) 556-9237

Local Services Directory

Love INC of Mason County loveincofmasoncounty.org

(360) 462-5683

Martha Reed Foundation

(360) 790-5732

Mason General Hospital Foundation masongeneral.com

(360) 427-3623

Peninsular Railway & Lumbermen's Museum simpsonrailroad.org

The Salmon Center pnwsalmoncenter.org

(360) 275-3575

Toys for Tots of Mason County shelton-wa.toysfortots.org

(360) 968-9078

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center turningpointe.org

(360) 426-1216

CONSTRUCTION & HOME MAINTENANCE

Cabinets, Doors, & Millwork

Olympic Mountain Millwork ommco.net

(360) 432-2992

Cleaning & Handyman Services

Bella Casa Service Management, LLC

bccswa.com

(360) 427-3548

Bruce's Cleaning brucescleaning.com

(360) 490-1625

Cascade Softwash & Equipment cascadesoftwashwa.com

(360) 490-4239

Hired Help, LLC

(360) 401-5529

Northern Flow, LLC northernflowllc.com

(360) 463-1733

Preferred Cleaning Service preferredcleaningsvc.com

(866) 842-0977

Mason County Clean Out's masoncountycleanouts.com

(360) 712-1113

Robert E's Carpet Cleaning robertes.net

(360) 427-6744

Shaka Cleaning LLC shakacleaning.com

(808) 859-6404

Shelton House Cleaning

(360) 463-2884

So Clean & Green, LLC socleanandgreen.com

(360) 358-5252

WashingTone's Junk Removal

(360) 810-7719

Contractors

Allen Homes & Construction, LLC

(360) 701-4006

Andrew Spear Construction, LLC spearbuilt.com

(360) 427-4440

Ashby Homes, Inc. ashbyhomes.net

(360) 427-9487

Auseth Construction, Inc.

(360) 426-7368

EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. eikconstruction.com

(360) 432-3147

Gennaro Contracting, LLC

gennarocontracting.com

(360) 229-1800

Hodge Podge Farm, LLC

(360) 451-2583

Jimini Paving

jiminipaving.com

(360) 426-9918

Rainforest Gutters rainforestguttersllc.com

(360) 801-0172

Simpson Construction

(360) 463-0227

South Sound Solar southsoundsolar.com

(360) 352-7869

Watson Construction Co.

(360) 426-7626

Electricians

Daley Electric, LLC

(360) 868-2822

First Light Electric, LLC

(360) 317-6910

Kealy Electric, LLC kealyelectric.com

(360) 462-0175

RAM Electric ramelectricwa.com

(360) 482-0292

Excavation Arcadia Drilling, Inc. arcadiadrilling.com

(360) 426-3395

EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. eikconstruction.com

(360) 432-3147

Flippin Awesome Dirt Works

(206) 981-0712

Maples Excavating

(360) 463-8474

Floor Coverings

Kinney's Custom Hardwood

(360) 426-9891

United Way of Mason County uwmason.org

(360) 426-4999

Political Organizations

Mason County Democrats masoncountywademocrats.org

(360) 481-0758

Mason County Republican Women's Club mcwomensclub. wixsite.com/mcwc

(360) 490-3281

Senior Services & Activities

Maple Glen Senior Living mapleglensl.com

(360) 427-0300

Mason County Senior Activities Association

mcsac.net

(360) 426-7374

Senior Services for South Sound southsoundseniors.org

(360) 586-6181

Garage Door Repair Elite Garage Door elitegaragetacoma.us

(253) 444-0146

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

Americool Heating & Air Conditioning americoolonline.com

(360) 273-3300

Bradley Air Company bradleyaircompany.com

(360) 426-1284

Olympic Heating & Cooling, LLC olympicheatingandcooling.com

(360) 426-9945

Olympic Stove & Spas, Inc. olympicstoveandspas.com

(360) 877-5200

Landscapers

Oakland Bay Landscape Services, LLC oaklandbaylandscaping.com

(360) 490-9187

TerraTects (formerly Matt B's Lawns) terratects.com

(360) 490-6013

Painting Contractors Flying Colors Painting Co. flyingcolorsshelton.com

(360) 359-6103

Keeping Awnaroll

(360) 490-8471

Service Clubs & Fraternal Organizations

Kristmas Town Kiwanis kristmastownkiwanis.org

(978) 729-9678

Shelton Centennial Lions Club

lionsclub.org

(360) 426-3256

Shelton Eagles 3862

(360) 426-0507

Shelton Kiwanis Club

sheltonkiwanis.weebly.com

(360) 426-0512

Shelton Rotary sheltonrotary.org

(602) 920-6749

Skookum Rotary sheltonskookumrotary.org

VFW Post 1694

(360) 426-4546

Roofing Contractors Cogent Construction, Inc. cogentconstructioninc.com

(360) 427-3162

Evergreen State Roofing, LLC esrwa.com

(360) 462-0800

Fike's Roofing & Construction fikesroofing.com

(360) 490-0013

The Roof Doctor, Inc. theroofdoctor.com

(360) 427-8611

Septic Systems & Portable Toilets AAA Septic Tank Pumping aaasepticshelton.com

(360) 427-6110

Tree Service Beko's Trees, LLC & Wood Carving bekostreesllc.com

(360) 490-2670

Fred Holmes Tree Service, LLC fredholmestreeservice.com

(360) 427-4489

CHAMBER MEMBERS:

FINANCE & INSURANCE

Banks & Credit Unions

Columbia Bank

columbiabank.com

(360) 426-5581

Heritage Bank heritagebankwa.com

(360) 426-4431

KeyBank key.com

(360) 432-3380

Our Community Credit Union Downtown Shelton ourcu.com

(360) 426-9701

Our Community Credit Union Mt. View Branch ourcu.com

(360) 426-9701

Peninsula Credit Union pcfcu.org

(360) 426-1601

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Coffee & Espresso

Café on the Way

(360) 359-8358

Fat Cat Coffee Shop

fat-cat-coffeeshop.business.site

(360) 870-7417

Steph's Espresso

(360) 427-1290

Urraco Coffee Company Shelton urracocoffee.com

(360) 462-5282

Urraco Coffee Company

Steamboat urracocoffee.com

(360) 764-8789

Restaurants, Food Trucks, & Catering

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club alderbrookgolf.com

(360) 898-2575

Local Services Directory

Financial Advisors

Arnold Smith Insurance arnoldsmithins.com

(360) 426-3317

Bowman Financial Group, Inc. bowmanfgi.com

(360) 427-4248

Community Financial Center ourcu.com

(360) 432-5201

Edward Jones

Armin Baumgartel, FA edwardjones.com

(360) 426-0982

Edward Jones

Karen Schade, FA edwardjones.com

(360) 426-4590

Edward Jones

Lori Morgan, FA edwardjones.com

(360) 432-8965

Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com

(360) 898-2200

Blondie's Restaurant

(360) 432-2777

Change Your Narrative, LLC changeyournarrativetoday.org

(253) 279-1068

Dairy Queen dairyqueen.com

(360) 426-7277

Dale's Mobile Kitchen

(360) 229-6356

Domino's dominos.com

(360) 427-8700

Eastside Specialty Cakes eastsidespecialtycakes.com

(425) 246-2785

El Sarape III & La Cantina elsarape.net

(360) 426-4294

GOVERNMENT & EDUCATION

Education

Hood Canal School District

hoodcanal.wednet.edu

(360) 877-5463 ext. 117

Olympic College Shelton olympic.edu

(360) 432-5400

Pioneer School District psd402.org

(360) 426-9115

Shelton School District sheltonschools.org

(360) 426-1687

Sound Learning soundlearning.co

(360) 426-97330

WSU Extension mason.wsu.edu

(360) 427-9670 ext. 680

Edward Jones

Stefanie Dantinne, FA edwardjones.com

(360) 426-0982

Falcon Financial, Inc.

(360) 898-1199

Heritage Bank heritagebankwa.com

(360) 426-4431

Harrington Financial, LLC harrington-financial.com

(360) 500-0770

Pacific Asset Management, LLC pacificasset.com

(360) 426-0633

State Farm Insurance

Melanie Bakala bakalainsurance.com

(360) 426-2428

Insurance & Investments

American Family Insurance

Eric Smileuske amfam.com

(360) 462-3261

Arnold Smith Insurance arnoldsmithins.com

(360) 426-3317

Edward Jones

Karen Schade, FA edwardjones.com

(360) 426-4590

Falcon Financial, Inc.

(360) 898-1199

Hawks View Insurance hawksviewinsurance.com

(360) 308-8008

Stanford Insurance Services stanfordinsurance.com

(253) 874-9200

State Farm Insurance

Melanie Bakala bakalainsurance.com

(360) 426-2428

Mortgage Loans

Academy Mortgage Brenda Thornbrue academymortgage.com/ brendathornbrue

(360) 999-5904

Academy Mortgage

Vickie Nunez academymortgage.com/ vickienunez

(360) 358-8563

Axia Home Loans Rich Hall homeloanswithrich.com

(360) 919-3288

Peninsula Credit Union pcfcu.org

(360) 426-1601

Mestizos Latin Food

(858) 248-2161

Nita's Koffee Shop

(360) 819-5447

Radio Fryer Foods, LLC

(360) 850-9629

Railroad Tap Station

(360) 868-2500

Smoking Mo's smokingmos.com

(360) 462-0163

Suzan's Grill

(360) 432-8939

Taqueria Las Palmas

(360) 432-3220

Tasty Bites

(360) 761-0677

Tempting Eats & Treats

Facebook.com/temptingeatstreats

(360) 790-0984

The Cabin Tavern Bar & Grill

(360) 868-2305

The Drift Pub & Grill thedrift101.com

(360) 877-2300

The Shang Sports Bar & Grill

(360) 427-0561

T's Café & Espresso

(360) 462-1888

Wild & Woodsy Catering wildandwoodsy.com

(360) 229-1388

Wilde Irish Pub wildeirishpub.com

(360) 868-2905

Shellfish Growers

Hama Hama Oysters hamahamaoysters.com

(360) 877-5811

Salish Seafoods salishseafoods.com

(360) 426-3442

Seattle Shellfish, LLC seattleshellfish.com

(360) 236-0462

Taylor Shellfish Farms taylorshellfishfarms.com

(360) 426-6178

Wineries, Distilleries, & Liquor Sales Potlatch Brewing potlatchbrewing.com

(360) 877-2391

Stottle Winery stottlewinery.com

(360) 877-2247

The Hardware Distillery Co. thehardwaredistillery.com

(206) 300-0877

Walter Dacon Wines walterdaconwines.com

(360) 426-5913

Elected Officials & Political Candidates

City Council Member

Deidre Peterson

sheltonwa.gov

(360) 545-2556

Committee to Elect Patti Case patticaseforwahouse.com

(360) 790-6182

County Commissioner

Sharon Trask co.mason.wa.us

(360) 427-9670 ext. 419

Representative Dan Griffey houserepublicans.wa.gov

/dan-griffey

(360) 786-7966

Senator Drew MacEwen drewmacewen.src.wastateleg. org

(360) 786-7668

Auditor Steve Duenkel masoncountywa.gov/auditor

(360) 427-9670 ext. 467

Emergency Services

Central Mason Fire & EMS cmfe.org

(360) 426-5533

MACECOM macecom.org

(360) 426-4441

Mason Fire District #4 masonfire4.com

(360) 426-7222

Government City of Shelton sheltonwa.gov

(360) 426-4491

Mason PUD 3 masonpud3.org

(360) 426-8255

Mason Transit Authority masontransit.org

(360) 426-9434

Port of Hoodsport portofhoodsport.us

(360) 877-9350

Port of Shelton portofshelton.com

(360) 426-1151

Washington Corrections Center doc.wa.gov

(360) 426-4433

Libraries

Hoodsport Timberland Library

trl.org

(360) 877-9339

Shelton Timberland/ William G. Reed Public Library

trl.org

(360) 426-1362

Timberland Regional Library trl.org

(360) 943-5001

CHAMBER MEMBERS:

HEALTH, FITNESS, & WELLNESS

Chiropractors

Newman Family Chiropractic newmanfamilychiro.com

(360) 426-3886

Dentists

Bowers Dental Group

Drs. Thomas Duffy & Marlin Meharry, DDS bowersdentalgroup.com

(360) 426-9711

Dr. Steven H. Bowers DDS, LLC bowersdentalgroup.com

(360) 426-1664

Hackney Family & Cosmetic Dentistry drhackney.com

(360) 426-1676

Shelton Dental Center sheltondentalcenter.com

(360) 426-8401

Shelton Dental Excellence sheltondental.com

(360) 426-4712

Fitness Clubs, & Classes

Joonbug Yoga joonbugyoga.com

(360) 556-6205

Shelton Athletic Club sheltonathleticclub.com

(360) 426-1388

Health Care ABOVE Home Health abovehh.com

(360) 350-0123

Behavioral Health Resources bhr.org

(360) 704-7170

Capital Medical Center capitalmedical.com

(360) 754-5858

HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL

Events & Weddings

Cuddy Connections, LLC cuddyconnections.com

(707) 365-2037

Happy Hour Mobile Bartending happyhourmobilebartending.com

(360) 464-5279

Hood Canal Events

St. Andrew's House saintandrewshouse.org

(360) 898-2362

The Pavilion at Sentry Park mcsac.net/the-pavilion.html

(360) 426-7374

Transit-Community Center masontransit.org/tccabout

(360) 432-5754

Local Services Directory

Consejo Counseling & Referral Service consejocounseling.org

(360) 763-5610

HearingLife hearinglife.com

(360) 868-4277

Mason Health - Mason Clinic masongeneral.com/clinics

(360) 426-2653

Mason HealthMason General Hospital masongeneral.com

(360) 426-1611

Miracle-Ear miracle-ear-shelton.com

(360) 427-3187

MultiCare multicare.org

(253) 403-1750

Hotels & Lodging Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com

(360) 898-2200

Little Creek Casino Resort little-creek.com

(360) 427-7711

Shelton Counseling sheltoncounseling.com

(360) 545-2780

Shelton Dental Center sheltondentalcenter.com

(360) 426-8401

Shelton Dental Excellence sheltondental.com

(360) 426-4712

Holistic Care & Wellness

Debbie Swanson, ND drdebbieswanson.com

(360) 531-7704

Living Well, Inc./Isagenix

Marcy Kadoun-Wilson livinwell.isagenix.com

1-360-280-1528

Massage Therapy

Cedars Bodywork & Massage, LLC cedarsbodyworknmassage. abmp.com

(509) 846-6367

Kris Rose LMP Bodywork & Massage rosebodywork.com

(360) 490-3598

Sweet Thyme Massage sweet-thyme.my.canva.site

(253) 307-4179

Optometrists

The Optical Shop of WA, Inc. opticalshopofwa.com

(360) 427-7553

Pharmacies

Neil's Pharmacy mygnp.com

(360) 426-3327

Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman skokomishpark.com

(360) 877-5760

Spencer Lake RV Park spencerlakerv.com

(360) 426-3178

The Waterfront at Potlatch thewaterfrontatpotlatch.com

Transportation Mason County Taxi, LLC masoncountytaxi.com

(360) 426-8294

Mason Transit Authority masontransit.org

(360) 426-9434

The Patty Wagon pattywagonmobility.com

CHAMBER MEMBERS:

MANUFACTURING & WHOLESALE

Evergreen Wholesalers

Continental Floral Hiawatha, LLC

hiawathacorp.com

(360) 426-4562

Mt. St. Helens Evergreens, Inc.

(360) 427-5544

Wild Greens International etsy.com/shop/wildgreenwreaths

(360) 462-0007

Local Services Directory

Forest Products & Timber Companies Alta Forest Products altafp.com

(360) 545-6775

Belco Forest Products

belcofp.com

(360) 426-8900

PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE

Dry Cleaners & Laundromats

Shelton Laundry

(360) 426-4812

Funeral Services

McComb & Wagner Family

Funeral Home & Crematory mccombwagner.com

(360) 426-4803

Pet Services

Haigh Veterinary Hospital haighveterinaryhospital.com

(360) 426-1840

Hoodsport Pet Sitting & Waste Removal, LLC

hoodsportpetsitting.com

(360) 463-0603

Shelton Veterinary Hospital sheltonveterinaryhospital.com

(360) 426-2616

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Accountants & CPA's Northwest Accounting Group nwaccountinggroup.com

(360) 426-8262

TAXMAN of Shelton

(360) 426-4321

Vander Wegen & Associates, Inc., PS vanderwegencpa.com

(360) 426-1681

Wittenberg CPA, PS wittenbergcpa.com

(360) 426-0230

Architects Williams Architecture, PS williams-architecture.com

(360) 426-0511

Attorneys & Legal Services

Bauer, Pitman, Snyder, HuffLifetime Legal, PLLC lifetime.legal

(360) 426-9100

Berner Law Office, PLLC bernerlawoffice.com

(360) 426-2999

REAL ESTATE, MOVING, & STORAGE

Manufactured & Modular Homes

Washington Home Center washhome.com

(360) 427-6667

Property Management Elite Property Management Services elitesheltonrentals.com

(360) 898-7368

Gateway Property Management gatewaypropmgmt.com

(360) 426-3988

Gedora Leasing

(360) 229-1220

Mell Property Management mellpm.com

(360) 427-1339

Real Estate & Development Alderbrook Properties alderbrookproperties.com

(360) 898-0055

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Shelton kevinc.bhhsshelton.com

(360) 426-9748

Crossroads Housing crossroads-housing.net

(360) 427-6919

Habitat for Humanity of Mason County habitatmasonwa.org

(360) 426-8134

Homes First homesfirst.org

(360) 236-0920

Housing Kitsap housingkitsap.org

(360) 535-6139

John L. Scott Real Estate sheltonoffice.johnlscott.com

(360) 426-3319

Green Diamond Resource Company greendiamond.com

(360) 426-3381

Matthaeis Camco, Inc. camcocedar.com

(360) 426-7900

Port Blakely portblakely.com

(360) 596-9439

Retirement Communities & Assisted Living

Christmas Village

(360) 426-2650

Maple Glen Senior Living mapleglensl.com

(360) 427-0300

Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center sheltonhealthandrehab.com

(360) 427-2575

Crown Sign and Seal crownsignandseal.com

(360) 868-2452

Investigative Solutions, LLC investigativesolutionsllc. business.site

(360) 910-1190

Robert W. Johnson, PLLC

(360) 426-9728

Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP, Attorneys at Law whitehousenichols.com

(360) 426-5885

John L. Scott Real Estate Kristy Buck kristybuck.com

(360) 490-0958

Keller Williams Realty

Jerry Obendorf jerryobendorf.com

(360) 463-6386

LEV VEL Group, LLC levvel.co

(206) 775-2552

M4 Real Estate Group m4realestategroup.com

(360) 329-2911

Mason County Association of Realtors masoncountyrealtors.com

(360) 426-0689

Quixote Communities

Shelton Veterans Village quixotecommunities.org

(360) 338-0451

Sierra Pacific Industries spi-ind.com

(360) 427-8200

Manufacturing General Dynamics Electric Boat gdeb.com

(360) 674-2077

Jalisco Tortillas madeinshelton.com

(360) 432-9397

Salons, Spas, & Barber Shops

2nd Street Design Studio 2nd-street-designstudio.com

(360) 426-2141

Amazing Face Esthetics amazingfaceesthetics.com

(360) 463-8545

Gossamer Skincare & Permanent Makeup gossamerskincare.com

(360) 200-0799

Photography Cooper Studios cooperstudios.net

(360) 426-6646

George Stenberg Photography georgestenbergphotography.com

(360) 490-6903

Lund Custom Machine

(360) 432-0310

Pepper Cabinets peppercabinets.com

(206) 658-3051

Skookum Creek Tobacco Company, Inc.

skookumcreek.com

(360) 462-3446

Dermasuite Skincare dermasuiteskincare.com

(530) 927-7838

Seven Inlets Spa seveninletsspa.com

(360) 462-1772

RE/MAX Top Executives remax.com

(360) 427-6117

RE/MAX Top Executives

Melissa Stearns remax.com

(360) 789-9683

Richard Beckman Realty Group richardbeckmangroup.com

(360) 426-5521

The Conklin Team at Windermere conklinteam.com

(360) 280-0874

Windermere Real Estate

Keith Fuller keithfuller.com

(360) 490-3811

Windermere Real Estate/ Himlie, Inc. windermereshelton.com

(360) 426-2646

Storage Sentry Mini Storage sentrypark.com

(360) 229-1220

Vision Corporation

(360) 239-5264

Title Insurance

Aegis Land Title Group agltg.com

(360) 426-9713

Land Title Company of Mason County landtitleco.net

(360) 426-8288

Olympic Title & Escrow olympictitlecompany.com

(360) 426-1626

CHAMBER MEMBERS:

RECREATION & ACTIVITIES

Golf Courses

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club

alderbrookgolf.com

(360) 898-2575

Lake Cushman Maintenance Company

lakecushmangolfcourse.com

(360) 877-5505

Lake Limerick Golf Club & Cafe

lakelimerickgolf.com

(360) 426-6290

Salish Cliffs Golf Club salish-cliffs.com

(360) 462-3673

Marinas Jarrell's Cove Marina

(360) 426-8823

Oakland Bay Marina, LLC oaklandbaymarina.com

(360) 426-9476

Recreation Ridge Motorsports Park ridgemotorsportspark.com

(360) 427-7223

Skydive Kapowsin skydive101.com

(360) 432-8000

RETAIL & SHOPPING

Appliances

South Sound Appliance southsoundappliance.com

(360) 427-1202

Cannabis Retailers

Bayshore Cannabis Co. bayshorecannabis.com

(360) 426-0675

Elevation

high-elevation.com

(360) 426-3442

Shelton Cannabis Co. sheltoncannabis.com

(360) 426-3390

Gas Stations & Convenience Stores

Bayshore Shell & U-Haul

(360) 427-0709

Fred Meyer Gas Station fredmeyer.com

(360) 427-2979

Joe's Market & Shell Gas Station

(360) 426-0237

Kamilche Trading Post tradingpostrewards.com

(360) 426-5254

Steamboat Trading Post tradingpostrewards.com

(360) 866-8009

Twin Totems Store skokomishtourism.com/ twin-totems

(360) 427-9099

Groceries & Specialty Foods

Fred Meyer

fredmeyer.com

(360) 427-2979

Maggie's Market

at Jalisco Tortillas madeinshelton.com

(360) 432-9397

Local Services Directory

Vance Creek Railriders vcrailriders.com

(541) 519-4200

YSS Dive yssdive.com

(360) 877-2318

Visitor Information Hoodsport Visitor Information Center explorehoodcanal.com

(360) 877-2021

North Mason Chamber of Commerce northmasonchamber.com

(360) 275-4267

Northwest Expressions, LLC nwexpressions.com

(800) 969-8117

Olympic Mountain Ice Cream

olympicmountainicecream.com

(360) 426-0696

Seattle Shellfish, LLC seattleshellfish.com

(360) 236-0462

Shelton Candy Shoppe

(360) 464-8013

Shelton Farmers Market sheltonfarmersmarket.org

(360) 463-6497

Taylor Shellfish Farms taylorshellfishfarms.com

(360) 426-6178

Union City Market unioncitymarket.com

(360) 898-3500

Hardware & Building Materials

Builders FirstSource bldr.com

(360) 426-2611

Sierra Pacific Industries spi-ind.com

(360) 427-8200

Tozier Brothers Ace Hardware

tozierbrothers.com

(360) 426-2411

Jewelry

Mottet Fine Jewelry mottetfinejewelry.com

(360) 426-5811

Landscaping & Garden Supplies

BCP Landscape Supplies bcplandscapesupplies.com

(360) 427-2869

Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply bradytrucking.com

(360) 426-3132

Living Earth Grow Supply facebook.com/ livingearthgrowsupply

(360) 426-3022

The Shelton Plant Shop

(360) 229-5208

Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com

(360) 432-5900

Marine Supplies & Products

Verle's Sporting Goods & Marine verles.com

(360) 426-0933

Retail Annie's Quilt Shoppe anniesquiltshoppe.com

(360) 427-6164

Builders FirstSource bldr.com

(360) 426-2611

Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop cameoboutique.com

(360) 898-3200

Canalside Gift & Liquors

(360) 877-5252

Cottontail Baby & Kids Resale

(360) 890-3635

Habitat for Humanity ReStore habitatmasonwa.org

(360) 426-8134

ISH PNW facebook.com/ISHPNW

(360) 349-5468

Mary Kay - Caryn Salapka marykay.com/csalapka

(360) 481-7179

Shelton Caboose Visitor Information Center

explorehoodcanal.com

(360) 426-2021

Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce masonchamber.com

(360) 426-2021

Youth Activities

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington swwabigs.org

(360) 943-0409

Shelton Family YMCA sheltonfamilyymca.org

(360) 753-6576

Shelton Highclimbers Football Booster Club Sheltonhighclimbersfootb all.com

(360) 870-3577

Shelton School District sheltonschools.org

(360) 426-1687

South Mason Youth Soccer Club smysc.org

(360) 432-0560

The Youth Connection sheltonfamilycenter.org

(360) 462-0125

Nifty Thrifty Store mcsac.net/nifty-thrifty.html

(360) 427-0858

Our Favorite Things Resale Shop ourfavoritethingsresaleshop .com

(360) 790-3635

Some R 4 U somer4uantiques.com

(360) 549-6860

Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com

(360) 432-5900

Sporting Goods

O'Connell Archery oconnellarchery.com

(360) 620-5777

Verle's Sporting Goods & Marine verles.com

(360) 426-0933

UTILITIES

Electrical Service

Mason PUD 3 masonpud3.org

(360) 426-8255

Garbage & Recycling

Mason County Garbage & Recycling masoncountygarbage.com

(360) 426-8729

Republic Services republicservices.com

(206) 332-7723

Internet & Cable Comcast Cable comcast.net

(800) 266-2278

Hood Canal Communications hcc.net

(360) 898-2481

YSS Dive yssdive.com

(360) 877-2318

Natural Gas Cascade Natural Gas Corp cngc.com

(888) 522-1130

Water & Sewer City of Shelton sheltonwa.gov

(360) 426-4491