BUSINESS After Hours

Business After Hours provides an exclusive opportunity for Chamber members to connect and expand their local business-to-business network These events also offer inside looks, stimulating conversations, & complimentary refreshments

In April, Mount Olive Lutheran Church featured many of their community efforts and resources Pastor Bill and his members offered traditional church potluck treats and everyone was excited to try and win gifts offered up as a door prize May's gathering showcased the newly renovated Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce office, complete with new carpet and professional desk spaces Chamber staff and ambassadors were on deck to share about Chamber programs and tour the space June's event saw both Chamber gather to celebrate Hood Canal Communications and “90 years of Innovation, Connecting Generations," including a passport activity for connecting with the local business strip mall, delicious food and beverages, and a walk-through exhibit of old phones and HCC history

Save the date for upcoming Business After Hours: Wednesday, July 10 at Peninsula Credit Union; Thursday, August 8 at Hood Canalé and Cameo Boutique together with the North Mason Chamber; and Wednesday, September 11 at Maple Glen Assisted Living

Have you always wanted to try out that corner restaurant? Want to talk to a roofer about doing a job? How about discussing insurance and investment options with a neighbor? And what about the fashions from that darling boutique?

You will find all that and more at the Expo & Bite of Mason County Community Street Fair! On Friday, July 19, Railroad Avenue will transform and play stage to a day-long street fair highlighting the best of Mason County The event will run from 11:30a to 6:30p so stop by for an early lunch, meander over in the afternoon, or drop by after work with the family to check it out

This event is the largest business & restaurant event in Mason County and is attended by thousands of people annually This year more than one hundred booths space are filled, with more than a dozen food & beverage options

As always, residents and visitors alike will gain the chance to check out local services, retailers, and and restaurants in a fun, casual atmosphere

Best known for its interactive activities, affordable food bites from local restaurants and caterers, and its showcase of retailers, the Expo also features professional services, nonprofits, community organizations and more

Vendors entertain by hosting games, offering giveaways, and drawing free raffles throughout the day, while our restaurants prepare delectable bites of food for a great value

Vendors say it's one of the best days of the year to share about their business and interact with the community “I saw families with kids having a fun family day Couples, wheelchairs, old and young; this was a nice, affordable day out for lots