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Green Diamond Resource Company · Hood Canal Communications Little Creek Casino Resort · Our Community Credit Union · Peninsula Credit Union
GOLD Alta Forest Products · ASC Security & Investigations · City of Shelton · Heritage Bank Island Enterprises, Inc. · Lucky Dog Casino · Mason PUD 3 · Mason Health Skookum Creek Tobacco Company · Taylor Shellfish Farms
SILVER Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club · Alderbrook Resort and Spa · Arnold Smith Insurance · Bradley Air Company Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply · Builders FirstSource · Christmas Village · Consejo Counseling & Referral Service Edward Jones - Karen Schade, Financial Advisor · EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. · Falcon Financial, Inc. Fike’s Roofing & Construction · General Dynamics Electric Boat · Gillis Auto Center · 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 School District · Shelton-Mason County Journal Sierra Pacific Industries · State Farm Insurance · T-Mobile · The Shopper· Tractor Supply Company Washington Corrections Center · Wilde Irish Pub· YSS Dive
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CEO's initiative Serving Mason County since 1922, the Chamber is a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion of our community. Within my office and at the Board meetings, we say the three C’s regularly (Catalyst, Convener, Champion). Within the Chamber world, industry leaders describe a three P’s organization (Pageants, Parades, and Pancake breakfasts) or a three C’s Chamber. A three P’s Chamber is how many of us recall the Chambers of the 1980s: throwing events, fundraising, a ‘good old boy’s club.’ Not necessarily a bad thing, but not something working to affect change.
Heidi McCutcheon Chamber President/CEO
2022 Board Members
On the other hand, a three C’s Chamber is one which actively engages with leadership and government stakeholders, taking part in a two-way conversation on a multitude of topics and changes. An instance of this is the conversations we’ve had about the sign ordinances that the City Council is adopting. We’ve had great communication with the city manager, and he has taken many of our suggestions into consideration and worked them into the code. Another ‘C’ initiative that we have recently undertaken is the creation of CEO roundtables. In the midst of the pandemic, a community leader shared with me that they had not had the ability to connect with other leaders and build strong relationships. This led to the Chamber convening roundtables where leaders in similar roles had a chance to network with one another in smaller, consistent environment. The first two groups are comprised of those in leadership with more than 200 employees and those leaders work on behalf of a board. Both groups will begin meeting monthly in the next few weeks. We plant to implement several other roundtables and are currently considering multigenerational businesses and owners in the trades. If you are a leader looking to convene with others, please reach out! We plan to institute more roundtables as they are called for. After a century of promoting our business community, we know that the only thing that stays the same in business is change.
Tanya Frazier, Chair
Crossroads Housing & Martha Reed Foundation
Melanie Bakala, Past Chair State Farm Insurance
Lisa Woodard, Treasurer Columbia Bank Shelton
Dave Aykens
ASC Security & Investigations
Eileen Bailey
Tanya Frazier Crossroads Housing & Martha Reed Foundation
Introducing the Chair
EI. Kristyn & Sons Construction
Dan Berner
Berner Law Office, PLLC
Ashley Brady
Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply
Marvin Campbell Squaxin Island Tribe
Kelley Crabtree Artegan/Maple Glen Senior Living
Steph Fyfe
Steph’s Espresso
Mendy Harlow
The Salmon Center
Jamie Mell
John L Scott Mell Property Management
Mitch Newman
Newman Family Chiropractic
Ken Oakes
South Sound Appliance
CJ Singh
Joe’s Market & Shell Station
Randy Smith
Shelton Athletic Club
Tanya Frazier is the 2022 Chamber Board Chairman. For decades, she has been a strong positive force in Mason County. Tanya, along with firefighter husband Mark, have raised thousands of dollars for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, the Scott Firefighting Stair Climb Fundraiser, while previously serving as chair for Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Fantasy Forest, and currently with the Martha Reed Foundation. She never hesitates in volunteering to accelerate others' fundraising efforts and just this last month helped with the baseball auction. Professionally, Tanya serves as the executive director of Crossroads Housing. Since Tanya’s arrival, the organization increased their housing and their funding exponentially thanks to her focus on grant funding. Crossroads provides family emergency shelter and temporary housing, education, guidance, and comprehensive case management often leading to referrals for specialized care. A drastic increase in housing crisis due to loss of job or illness directly connected with COVID-19 led to Crossroads tripling its team and working tirelessly to secure grant funding, successfully providing rental assistance, diverting clients from homelessness, and increasing emergency shelter programs. To date, nearly $1M has been paid to 84 Mason County landlords on behalf of 120 households, to help prevent them from becoming homeless. “Landlords love me,” she laughs. Near the end of February, Crossroads conducted the Point in Time (PIT) Count. “The PIT Count is a driving force in how state, federal and local funding is distributed in the fight against homelessness,” says Tanya. The PIT Count in January of 2020, accounted for 111 homeless in our community. This year staff took a hands-on approach by hitting the streets and woods at 6:00am. Their efforts paid off, as the count increased to 254 homeless individuals. She laments that although a significant increase was captured, it still isn’t a full picture. "Tanya is driven to do great things in our community," Says Chamber CEO Heidi McCutcheon. "Her business acumen coupled with her knowledge and success within the nonprofit industry makes her an ideal Chair of the Chamber Board. I believe the Chamber and our business community will see great achievements under her leadership."
BUSINESS MATTERS is produced in Mason County by the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce. Serving Mason County since 1922, the Chamber is a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion of our community. COVER PHOTO: Chamber Members enjoying networking at Skookum Creek Tobacco. More on pg. 9. Page 3 - Business Matters
If it feels like you're dumping your paycheck at the pump, you're not alone. Unfortunately, it's about to get worse. At the beginning of the year, Washington State had the second highest motor fuel tax rates in the nation. While several states decreased their gas taxes, the recently (and rare) even-numbered year transportation package is chock full of tax and fee increases that will be paid for by taxpayers. Soon, drivers can expect to pay at least 85.5 cents in gas tax per gallon, a nearly 30% increase over the now 67.8 cents. Add this to the already increasing costs due to what’s happening in Ukraine, and the answer is pointing toward gas prices of $6-7 per gallon this summer. We can also expect to pay higher fees since the transportation package relies on fee increases of up to 400%. An example of this is the increase of license plate fees on motorcycles and cars. If a driver wants an original license plate, rather than paying the current $10, it will soon be $50, while a replacement license plate will cost $30. If you own a motorcycle, an original license plate will increase from $4 to $20, and $12 for a replacement. These increases go into effect in July.
$5.4B toward carbon reduction and multimodal expansion. $3B for maintenance and preservation.
Enhanced driver’s license and identicards will also cost more. For a six-year license, the fee will increase from $24 to $42. For an eightyear license, the fee will increase from $32 to $56. This begins in October. The stolen vehicle check fee will also increase. If someone moves to Washington from a different state, they will need a replacement title. The state requires a mandatory check to make sure the vehicle is not stolen before they issue the replacement title. The transportation package increased the fee from $15 to $50 starting in July, and then further to $75 in 2026. You can view a list of taxes and fees that fund the transportation package at tinyurl.com/2022gashike including the increases mentioned above, along with other increases as well as legislative transfers from other parts of the budget.
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$3B for public transportation; free fares for passengers 18 and younger on all public transportation. $2.4B to fund fish passage barrier removals. $1.3B in active transportation, including Safe Routes to School and school-based bike programs. $1B to fund Washington’s portion of an I‑5 replacement bridge across the Columbia River. $836M to build four new hybrid-electric ferries. $150M towards ultra-high-speed rail. $50M for walking and biking infrastructure in underinvested communities, and more.
City Resurfaces Roadway, Expands Services at Western Gateway
Construction will soon be underway on the City
Railroad Avenue rehabilitation has been
Respondents were asked about the types of
of Shelton’s Western Gateway project. The scope
identified as a high priority by City Council for
facilities generally used when recreating.
of work includes a new sidewalk, curbing,
several years. To support that objective, the City
Shoreline areas and beaches were the number
pavement, and a water main installed between
secured a $760,400 grant from the Washington
one choice (60%) with a slight preference given
11th and 12th Streets. A new Mason Transit
State Transportation Improvement Board in
to walking and biking trails (58%) over unpaved
Authority bus shelter will also be added near
2018 to address transportation deficiencies at
nature trails (49%) as respondents' second and
Pacific Court to serve Turning Pointe Survivor
the western entrance to Shelton.
third choices, respectively. You may have noticed
Advocacy Center and its residents.
during the first week of April that City Public Opportunities to expand the scope of the
Works crews began removing the railroad tracks
The Western Gateway project is an element of
project emerged when Simpson Railroad offered
crossing the road and are continuing to be
the 2015 Community Vision and Action Plan –
to gift the rail line properties, along with other
removed from down at Sierra Pacific through
Downtown Revitalization, a design study
Simpson-owned parcels, to the City for municipal
town to the Miles Sand & Gravel yard.
commissioned by the Chamber together with
uses. After extensive negotiations, the City
community partners. The revitalization concept
agreed to take possession of the former
Additional information about the project can be
was further refined by the City’s Railroad Avenue
Simpson rail line in 2020.
found on the City’s Western Gateway webpage
Corridor Study in 2017.
sheltonwa.gov. Prior to the City’s acquisition of the rail line, Simpson terminated its lease with Peninsular Railroad and Lumberman’s Museum in
Railroad Avenue Looking East
September 2020 due to non-compliance with terms of the lease. City Council has specified the use of the former Simpson properties for any good governmental purpose including use as multi-modal transportation facilities benefiting the entire community. The City intends to provide a paved multi-modal pathway extending from 1st Street to the intersection of Highway 101 and SheltonMatlock Road. The installation of this pathway is part of a multi-year, multi-phase project to invest in community amenities to benefit the public. A clear community priority to provide trails in Shelton has emerged through extensive, ongoing community engagement over 20 years. Most recently, a community outreach survey designed to inform the development of the 2020 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan.
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Senator Sheldon to Retire Reprinted with permission from Washington Forest Protection Association
State Senator Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch), the Washington State Legislature’s longest-serving member, won’t seek another term in the fall. Sheldon announced his retirement the last day of the 2022 Legislative Session. Sheldon, with roots in the timber sector and whose family are private forest landowners, grew up along Hood Canal. It was his lifelong understanding of local priorities and focus on policies that impact small-town economies that made him among the few Democrats representing a rural district. Elected to office in 1990, Sheldon has represented the 35th legislative district first as a State Representative the first decade and then State Senator for more than two decades after. A Seattle Times article described Sheldon as having an “independent streak” and a Kitsap Sun story noted that “while he’s always run as a Democrat, he was never afraid to go against the party, even caucusing at times with Republicans.” Between 2012–2017, Sheldon and then State Senator Rodney Tom (D-Medina) crossed the aisle and caucused with Republicans. Sheldon, Tom, and about two dozen Republicans formed the bipartisan Majority Coalition Caucus. The move created a functional Senate majority for Republicans. Many of Sheldon’s Democratic colleagues chafed at his actions. But Sheldon said that while he would always maintain his Democratic party affiliation, he opposed his party’s leadership stance on taxation and other issues. Among his legislative achievements, Sheldon lists his work in the 1990s to support the forestry sector and workers impacted by the listing of the Northern spotted owl as an endangered species and the loss of timber harvests throughout the coastal areas. Sheldon also worked to protect the identities of juvenile sex abuse victims and was a strident supporter of transportation investments that helped reduce congestion and shorten commute times. Sheldon officially leaves the Legislature in January 2023 when his current term expires.
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Green Diamond Resource Company officials recently announced the retirement of Patti Case (pictured center) at the beginning of May 2022 and introduced Jason Callahan, who will serve was as policy and communications manager for Green Diamond Resource Company. Patti Case has served as the company’s public affairs manager for the past 20 years. Her first day at the company was the Monday after her graduation from Shelton High School; she started in the mailroom and worked in Shelton and Seattle in the summers while attending the University of Washington. She ran her own marketing communications firm before returning to Shelton and Simpson in 1994 to handle local public relations and policy work. The job grew as Green Diamond expanded into Oregon, Montana, and six southeastern states. In Washington, she is well known working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Olympia to advance wise stewardship of working forests and rural jobs, while demanding environmental excellence. A leader in our community, she has served countless years on numerous boards, including the Chamber Board of Directors, where she twice served as President. She was a founder of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee; its purpose is to serve as the voice of business at all levels of government to include monitoring, drafting, and advocating for business solutions and to ensure that governmental decisions and actions positively impact and support our member’s businesses. After creating a committee based on those objectives, it
was no surprise when she announced her candidacy for 35th Legislative District House of Representatives for MacEwen’s vacated seat as he runs for Senate. “It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work on behalf of our iconic forest industry,” she stated. “While it’s bittersweet to move on, I know the company, particularly in Shelton and Mason County, will be in good hands with Jason and the rest of our public affairs team while I look forward to serving our community in an exciting new capacity.”
A veteran government relations professional, Callahan most recently worked as director of governmental relations at Washington Forest Protection Association, where he represented working forest landowners throughout the state on priority issues affecting their investments and the forest environment. Prior to that, Callahan served as non-partisan counsel to the Washington State House of Representatives, covering natural resources issues.
“It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work on behalf of our iconic
”
forest industry.
Callahan will be based at the Shelton office handling external engagement in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and throughout the southern states, advancing company priorities, building sound policy in the state legislative, regulatory, and local governmental arenas, working with governmental, community, and tribal stakeholders.
-PATTI CASE Green Diamond Resource Company is a privately held forest products company with roots dating back to 1890. Today, the company owns working forestlands in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and California. A subsidiary, Green Diamond Management Company, provides forest management services in the Southern and Western United States. More information may be found at greendiamond.com. Page 7 - Business Matters
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Business After Hours Heats Up in Winter Months
January’s event held at Zeppelin’s Shipping & Technology Center kicked off the Chamber's socials in the new year. Owner Jonathan Gagliardi provided a generous spread for Chamber members, elected officials, and business owners. He shared a bit about the business, which offers shipping and secure mailboxes, computer sales and repair, data backup and recovery and tune-ups, as well printing, fax, and copy services.
Love was in the air at 2nd Street Design Studio hosted February’s fete just before Valentine’s Day. Boss of the Year Holly Cahoon and her talented stylists opened the doors to third-generation salon 2nd Street Design Studio, pampering guests with paraffin hand dips and complimentary waxing services. Darling heart shaped delicacies and sweets topped of the evening as folks gathered around to congratulation the evening’s many door prize winners.
The business community was lucky to be back at Maple Glen Senior Living on March 9. Executive Director Jaimie Hans and her team celebrated in St. Patrick’s Day style, with green drinks and Irish fare to delight in. A few guests even found gold at the end of their rainbow with excellent giveaways, new relationships forged, and the mask mandate slated to lift just days later.
COVER PHOTO: A behind the scenes look at Skookum Creek Tobacco brought curious onlookers as General Manager Mike Araiza (photographed in top photo) opened the doors to the impressive, local manufacturing facility. Guests were wowed by the high-end equipment and exacting processes carried out in the two 40,000 sq. ft. buildings the company calls home, while eating copious amounts of oysters on the half shell and steamer clams provided by sister company Salish Seafoods.
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bAH Recap
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If nothing more, the pandemic showed us the importance of internet access and connectivity. As society becomes more dependent on technology, digital inequality is increasingly a problem for rural areas of the country. The benefits of access to high-speed internet are numerous and touch all aspects of modern life for all ages: telehealth, remote learning, working from home, and Zoom are a part of our everyday vernacular and are only made possible with fast and reliable high-speed internet. In Mason County, Hood Canal Communications (HCC) has been at the forefront of providing not only internet access, but fiber, to those of us in the most rural areas. In early 2021, HCC finished up the $2.3M Connect Cushman project, privately contributing an additional $352K that brought fiber connectivity in Hoodsport up to Lake Cushman’s furthest point. “Our priority is connecting our community with the rest of the world,” said General Manager Mike Oblizalo. “These stable, high-speed connections are vital and each project that we complete has paved the way for other granting opportunities.” Since bringing fiber to Lake Cushman, HCC has continued to provide access to those in areas that no one else seems interested in. In fact, HCC has aggressively pursued and received multiple state and federal grants, both
multiple state and federal grants, both directly and in partnership, to ensure that even the most rural communities have access to gigabit broadband service. Not only do homeowners benefit directly from the infrastructure, it also helps companies expand beyond their traditional service areas into neighboring areas which are currently unserved. Following the Cushman project, HCC was awarded a grant to bring broadband connectivity to the Mason/Thurston County border, providing service to both residences and businesses, offering gigabit (1,000 Mbps) broadband internet, HD streaming television, and critical phone service. The entire project was built using high-speed fiber optic lines, extending all the way to become fiber to the home. Most recently, HCC partnered with PUD1 for a $10.1M broadband grant to build a fiber network along US Highway 101 into Jefferson County up to Brinnon. The project will provide fiber to the home and close the digital divide for rural residents and businesses that are currently unserved. Additionally, the infrastructure is being built to accommodate future expansion and faster speeds, initially providing internet speeds up to a gig (1,000 Mbps) synchronous.
“We are excited to serve these areas. Many areas in our community are broadband deserts, so we know that we are improving the lives of residents through connectivity,” says Oblizalo. He goes on to say that community support is paramount. “We are grateful to have many community supporters including homeowners, businesses, tribal officials, school districts, public agencies, public officials, and even a local Community Task Force on Broadband. We rely on those partnerships and supporters.”
Hood Canal Communications is a local service provider with approximately 7,000 residential and business customers in Mason County. With offices located in Union and Shelton, the company has been serving Mason County since 1934. For more information go to hcc.net or call (360) 898-2481.
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SUMMER BEAUTIFICATION IS HAPPENING NOW
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. Please consider making a gift to helps us meet our $20,000 goal!
Just one week remains for you to order your own flower basket for yourself or for a loved one – and they make fantastic Mother’s Day gifts! This sale is made available thanks to our partners at Tozier Brothers Ace Hardware and allows individuals to purchase smaller versions of the gorgeous baskets to enjoy at their own home or business. We sold 150 in just one week to kick start the 2021 fundraising campaign and we are in line to nearly double that this year. Pick up is on Wednesday, April 27 from 9:00a-6:00p and in this case the early bird really does get the worm since it’s first come, first select.
If glorious flower baskets aren’t your thing, you can still contribute. Gifts of any amount are appreciated! You can support beautification by donating via PayPal at masonchamber.com/beautification or by sending a check to Shelton-Mason County Chamber Foundation, PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584. Every dollar is tax deductible now that the Chamber has formed its own 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Our appreciation extends to each business, service organization, and individual who provides financial support for this program.
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.
To learn more about the Chamber’s Foundation and beautification program, visit masonchamber.com/beautification or call (360) 426-2021.
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Taking Cleaning to the Next Level Emmanuel Reyes | Owner/Operator of Bella Casa Cleaning Services After being cooped up indoors for the winter, it’s almost time to fling open the windows, shoo away the cobwebs, and tackle your annual spring cleaning. Let’s admit it… cleaning is a pretty easy thing to do. Many people may not enjoy it or have the time, but the truth is that anybody can clean. Now if we talk about proper cleaning, that takes it to a new level. Proper cleaning takes time, experience, common sense, skill, and a lot of passion. If you are paying someone to do the cleaning for you and if they don’t have these must-have principles, you may not be getting your money’s worth. To assist you, take a look at the deep cleaning checklist I’ve prepared to the right. After reviewing, you should know if you are getting the desired results.
It is difficult (if not impossible) to maintain a house or commercial facility dust free and entirely clean at all times. If you take five minutes to walk around and review the areas included on this checklist, it will give you a general idea of what the rest of the building looks like. If you have a cleaning company that is taking the time to clean areas that are often overlooked by visitors, they will more likely do a great job at more visible areas.
Considering hiring a cleaning company? A cleaning company should properly vacuum, sweep, dust, and mop. These are basic cleaning tasks, but there is much more to cleaning. When contracting for housekeeping, make sure there is a cleaning plan for all areas needing to be detailed regularly. This typically known as a “rotation system.” For instance, using a regular bi-weekly maid service as an example, all bathrooms and the kitchen would be detailed in one visit, rotating dusting and vacuuming the following visit. At Bella Casa Cleaning Services, we want to make sure that you hire the right cleaning company for your housekeeping needs. Use this information and apply it to your home or business. If you have a great cleaning company taking care of you, congratulations! You should definitely keep them. If you have an average cleaning company or would like help to properly check the areas, give us a call. We will be more than happy to help.
What to look for in a deep clean Inspect your ceilings, ensuring that spider webs have been removed. Fans, chandeliers, light fixtures, vents, etc., should be clean and dust free. Make sure furniture has been moved to clean floors (carpet & hard surfaces) Slide your finger along the baseboards to check for dust and debris. Check doors and cabinet fronts for any food, makeup, handprints, etc. Light fixtures, including light bulbs, should be dust free. Check if toilet bowl is clean, especially the base and the bottom the seat. Make sure the backsplash has been wiped down as well as countertops. Check that the correct cleaners are being used to properly clean and maintain surfaces.
Looking for experts or need to take a few things off your honey-do list? See Construction & Home Maintenance in the directory, beginning on Page 25.
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1. The Chamber partnered with WorkSource to bring a Construction Bootcamp to The Ridge Motorsports Park. The program provides free, training to those looking to enter the trades.
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2. Windermere Real Estate/ Himlie Inc. donates a portion of commission from every transaction to local nonprofits. In March, the Windermere Foundation presented Sound Learning with funds to hire a bilingual teacher's aid for their evening ESL class. 3. Zara Daly and Duchess Donuts has been invited to make their debut at Seattle Donut Fest on June 11.
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4. Mason Transit Authority reopened the Shelton-Matlock Park and Ride following significant improvements. The renovated facility has parking for 65 vehicles, shelter, security lighting and cameras. 5. Shelton Family YMCA is here for good! After one year the Y is serving more than 400 kids and distributed $52K to support families in need. 6. Sierra Pacific's Red Emmerson claimed the cover of The Land Report, sharing a fascinating story of a 19-year-old whose built an empire. He and his family are still turning timber into profits 72 years later.
7. 7. Alderbrook Resort & Spa was featured by King 5 Evening News for their new culinary adventure tents. Make reservations today for a Brunch Bubble or Dinner Den.
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11. Great Bend Center for Music earned a Challenge America grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The funding will allow for professional recording of its American Prize-winning commission“Borders” along with the development of curriculum and practice materials that will help kids explore some of the cultural contributions and experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Latin Americans, and Asian Americans within the American tapestry.
12. Mason Health earned their first Energy Star Rating, outperforming similar buildings throughout the nation. 13. The Shelton Plant Shop is growing (see what we did there?) and recently expanded the footprint of its retail space on Third Street in downtown Shelton.
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9. Olympic Mountain Ice Cream collaborated to create a unique flavor featuring Urraco Coffee Co.’s house-roasted beans. You can get it by the scoop or in milkshake form at Urraco’s Steamboat location.
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On the
Move Bill Bunze has joined Peninsula Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer. He is an experienced credit union manager and retail banking expert.
After two decades with the organization, Mason County Fire District 4 Chief Bob Burbridge announced his retirement, effective at the end of April.
Jason Callahan will serve was as policy and communications manager for Green Diamond Resource Company and will be based at the Shelton office.
Susan Cardona joined the leadership team at Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center serving as the Program Director.
Heritage Bank announced Jacqualine Case as the Shelton branch manager after 35 years working in a variety of different banking departments.
Patti Case, who has served as Green Diamond Resource Company’s public affairs manager for the past 20 years will retire at the end of April.
Toby Finnegan is the Director of Information Technology at Peninsula Credit Union and has decades of experience serving in Computer Sciences.
Michael Gallagher is the new President & CEO of Washington Policy Center and has deep roots in Washington State.
Mason Transit Authority announced Anita Givens as the 2022 Employee of the Year for her consistently positive attitude and top-notch customer service.
It’s life on the road for the Joneses! Neil retired as Internet Systems Administrator at Hood Canal Communications while Julie retired from Elite Property Management.
Kyle Lauderdale has been announced as Vice President of Member Engagement at Peninsula Credit Union.
Director of Compliance Mark Nault of Our Community Credit Union retired after 16 years where he served in several capacities. He can be found at Seahawks games with his "Boom" sign.
With nearly two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Melissa Sterns has been named 2022 President of the Mason County Association of Realtors.
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WELCOME New Members! President's Circle Silver Level Member Bayshore Cannabis Co. and its sister store Shelton Cannabis are veteran and locally owned recreational dispensaries. The retailers have a reputation for a massive menu, generous specials, and a loyalty program as well as knowledgeable, friendly budtenders. Cottontail Baby & Kids Resale joins Our Favorite Things Resale Shop on the fourth block of Railroad. Owner Rishel Kidd is excited to offering new and gently used clothing, gifts, home décor, and more in a boutique-style shopping environment. There is also an event space available for rent to hold parties, paint nights, yoga classes or other fun. Crown Sign and Seal is run by Notary Public and owner Sue Ickes, who provides mobile and online remote notary services to make obtaining official document signing more convenient for customers. She offers mobile notary services throughout Mason County at your home, business, or designated location. Family Education & Support Services is on a mission to stop child abuse, offering programs to partner with parents to build their skills and ensure safe and healthy childhoods.
Hired Help, LLC specializes in window cleaning but also offers services such as sign cleaning, pressure washing, roof treatment, and gutter cleaning. Owner John Voelk is a certified window cleaner and has years of experience on both residential and commercial properties. Hodge Podge Farms is a small family farm located in Shelton. This hobby farm at offers seasonal bouquets at their flower stand, which was so adorable that they now offer specially designed woodsheds, chicken cottages, and she-sheds along with their licensed landscaping and excavation contracting services. Kelley Connect provides printing hardware and services to improve the way offices operate. From office and production solutions to wide format and managed print solutions, they will help you get the most out of your technology investment. LEV VEL Group, LLC is owned and operated by Brandon and Mark Kamin. This multigenerational development company is focused on sustainable, long lasting, efficient, and community-minded designs. Shaka Cleaning, LLC launched in February of 2020 after the owner Shannon earned a certification as cleaning business owner from IAP College and applied her background in law enforcement as a credit to reputation. Born and raised in Honolulu, she strives to bring the aloha spirit to her clients.
Shelton Counseling is a therapy practice owned and operated by Dacia Dunbar, LMFTA, LMHCA. With streamlined intake and scheduling, it's convenient to choose times that suit your busy schedule and get started with a therapist right away. Stanford Insurance Services is an independent insurance agency located in Gig Harbor, helping countless people save money on their insurance while making sure they're properly covered. Steve Duenkel for Mason County Auditor looks to bring fiscal management experience and his formal education in Finance and Business Law to the table. Steve’s top priorities for the elected office are transparency and integrity for residents from all political backgrounds and affiliations. Timberland Regional Library provides for the entertainment, information, and lifelong learning needs at twenty-seven community public libraries and six library service partner locations—including Shelton William G. Reed and Hoodsport. The library system is funded mainly by local property taxes, timber tax, fundraising efforts of Friends of the Library, and generous donations by individual supporters.
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Our Favorite Things Resale marked the grand opening of its cute boutique and event space on February 22. A few short weeks later, on March 18, Cottontail Baby & Kids Resale opened next door. Owner Rishel Kidd is excited to offer new and gently used clothing, gifts, home décor, and more in boutique-style shopping environments.
Hawks View Insurance recently expanded in an office space downtown Shelton, in the landmark 1912 building. The April 7 event commemorated the milestone with owners Hauke and Julie Hansen and their professional team.
On February 15 Railroad General Thrift, now owned and operated by Tyler Elliott, celebrated reopening following a renovation of the store’s interior. Page 19 - Business Matters
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Chamber Events
Monthly
Weekly
Chamber Government Affairs Committee Meetings 1st Tuesday, 12:00p
Skookum Rotary Club Virtual Meetings Wednesdays, 7:00a
Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8
9 Ball Tournament Thursdays, 6:30-9:30p El Sarape Cantina, Shelton
Empty Bowls with Shelton Arts Commission Part 2: Glaze Your Bowl May 4, 5:00p – 7:00p Shelton Civic Center
Port of Shelton Commission Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 2:00p City of Shelton Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00p Mason Health Commission Meetings 2nd Tuesday, 8:00a Shelton School District Board Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:00p Shelton Kiwanis Club Meetings 3rd Tuesdays, 1:00p
'Appy Hour: Mon/Thu/Fri, 12:00-5:00p Brunch: Sat/Sun, 10:00a – 3:00p Union City Market, Union Teen Night @ The Y Fridays, 5:00-8:00p Shelton Family YMCA, Shelton Shelton Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9:00a-2:00p Evergreen Square, Shelton
Grand Opening for the MET May 13, 4:00-6:00p Shelton High School, Shelton Mardi Gras Gala for Shelton Youth Connection May 14, 5:00– 9:00p Little Creek Casino, Shelton
Chamber Board of Director Meetings Last Tuesday, 8:30a Mason County Republican Women’s Club Business Luncheon 1st Wednesday, 12:30p The Shang Sports Bar & Grill, Shelton Shelton Centennial Lions Club Meetings 2nd Wednesday, 12:00p The Shang Sports Bar & Grill, Shelton Mason General Cancer Wellness Circle 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-6:30p Chamber Business After Hours 2nd Wednesday, 5:30-7:00p Shelton Veterans Village Progress Meeting 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Online Via Zoom Mason County Republican Women’s Club Fireside Chat 3rd Wednesday, 6:00p Railroad Tap Station, Shelton Trivia Night 2nd Thursday, 7:00p Potlatch Brewing Co., Hoodsport Chamber Membership Meeting 3rd Thursday, 12:00-1:00p Mason County Association of Realtors Membership Meeting 3rd Thursday, 12:00-1:00p Find Work Friday WorkSource Virtual Hiring Event 2nd Friday, 1:30-3:30p
May Empty Bowls with Shelton Arts Commission Part 1: Create a Bowl May 4, 5:00p – 7:00p Shelton Civic Center WSU Master Gardner Plant Sale May 6-10 online; pickup May 13-14 Details TBA Matlock Old Timers Historical Fair Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8 Mary M. Knight School, Elma
Sails 'N Tails Silent & Live Auction May 14, 5:30p – 8:30p Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club, Union Fjordin Crossin May 15, 11:00a – 3:00p Hoodsport Dock, Hoodsport Empty Bowls with Shelton Arts Commission Part 3: Soup & Bread May 4, 5:00p – 7:00p Shelton Civic Center
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& Community Programs Gary Strankman Presentation May 20, 6:00p – 8:00p Mason County Historical Museum, Shelton Opening Day at Vance Creek Railriders May 21, 9:00a-3:00p Camp 1, Shelton Chili Cookoff & Live Auction for Martha Reed Foundation May 21, 2:00-6:00p Bob’s Tavern, Shelton Forest Festival Royalty Tea May 22, 3:00-4:30p Colonial House, Shelton Memorial Day May 30
June CHOICE High School Graduation June 2, Details TBA Mason County Forest Festival June 2-4 Forest Festival Carnival June 2-4; Details TBA Forest Festival Goldsborough Creek Run/Walk/Jog June 4, 6:00-10:00a Check-in at 2nd & Railroad, Shelton
Forest Festival Duck Race with Kristmas Town Kiwanis June 5, 10:00a Goldsborough Creek, Shelton Shelton High School Graduation Ceremony June 11, Details TBA
Hammer the Inlet Paddle Race July 24, 11:30a-4:00p Oakland Bay Marina, Shelton Bluegrass from the Forest July 29-31 South Mason Youth Soccer Park, Shelton
Tour de Mason Lake Benefiting Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund June 11, 8:30a – 2:00p El Puerto de Angeles #5, Shelton Father’s Day June 19
July Independence Day July 4 Chamber Expo & Bite of Mason County Street Fair July 15, 11:00a – 6:00p Railroad Avenue, Shelton Allyn Days Salmon Bake & Seafood Festival July 15-17; Details TBA
Pancakes in the Park for Shelton Kiwanis Club & Foundation July 31, 7:00a-1:00p Kneeland Park, Shelton
Forest Festival Firefighters Pancake Breakfast June 4, 7:00-11:00a Central Mason Fire Station, Shelton Forest Festival Shelton Car Showoff June 5, 8:00a–5:00p N Olympic Hwy, Shelton Forest Festival Paul Bunyan Grand Parade June 4, 11:00a Railroad Ave, Shelton Forest Festival Logging Show & Chainsaw Exhibition June 4, 12:00-5:00p Loop Field, Shelton Rockin the Forest June 4, 5:00-10:00p 2948 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton Forest Festival Fireworks Show June 4, 10:00p Oakland Bay Junior High School, Shelton EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE; RESERVATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED. VISIT MASONCHAMBER.COM/CALENDAR Page 21 - Business Matters
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One of our favorite places here is Nita's of Shelton we been coming here for the breakfast burrito. Thank you for breakfast/lunch today it was delicious! – Alma Karina Garcia
THANKS TO STEPH’S ESPRESSO FOR MY PERFECT HOT-MESSIN-A-CUP. DELICIOUS! -DEBI UNDERBERG I totally love this store called "Our Favorite Things." They have cute home décor. Plus, they opened a new children's store here in town. – Crystal Rose
A huge shout out to Zeppelin shipping. They definitely go above & beyond and have exceptional customer service. - LISA ANN WILSON
I had to get blood work done
Ordered a radiator this morning from Cut Rate Auto Parts. Said it would be here by 2pm. Got A call around 10am it was already there.Picked it up, got home and it was too small. Zach was an amazing help and got us back on the road with the right one and out the door in just a couple minutes. Lifelong customers for sure! -Jennifer Lisk
today and I was very anxious, nervous, & stressed, but Melody at Mason Clinic reassured me everything was going to be ok. She was so kind, caring and sweet to me.
- Nikkie Severance
I ordered the one egg breakfast with fried potatoes (as pictured on Blondie’s menu for Door Dash) and sub toast for a biscuit. He ended up with two eggs, a good amount of hash browns, TWO biscuits with gravy. Nice extras! No complaints and very filling. All for like $11. – Kat E. Brewer Page 23- Business Matters
Chamber Partners with Google to Support Business Having a healthy economy is important to our community. Because of that, the Chamber provides programs and access to tools to help our businesses succeed. Throughout the year, our members have access to webinars, livestreams, workshops, and expert speakers on a variety of relevant topics. The Chamber is a certified partner of Google and the Grow with Google initiative, which is aimed at creating access to training and tools to help people grow their careers and businesses. In March we hosted digital series program which was led by one of Google’s internal SEO experts. The workshop provided a behind-thescenes view into how Google approaches SEO for its own sites and taught practical strategies to help drive traffic from Google Search. On May 5 the Chamber will host its next digital partner series workshop, featuring professionals from Google and Canva. The hour-long program will explore what makes a strong brand, why it's important for business, and how to create a style guide and brand kit to build better brand consistency and attract more customers.
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As a Google Partner, the Chamber offers training, program materials, and dedicated support. Most importantly, the Chamber has access to Google team members who can answer questions and resolve complicated listings making tools available for our members to succeed in an increasingly digital economy.
The Chamber has been recognized as a high impact partner for its ongoing efforts to support the business community. To learn more about Grow with Google and other educational programs, contact VP of Business Development Deidre Peterson at deidre@masonchamber.com or call (360) 426-2021.
CHAMBER MEMBERS: Local Services Directory ADVERTISING, MARKETING, & MEDIA Graphic Design & Websites Easy as Pie Design easyaspiedesign.com (425) 802-2182 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 360West Studios, LLC 360weststudios.com (615) 568-9669 96.9 KAYO/KGY Radio kgyradio.com (360) 943-1240
iFiber One News Radio ifiberonenewsradio.com (360) 426-1030 Leader Graphics ptleader.com (307) 275-0698 MasonWebTV Powered by HCC masonwebtv.com (360) 229-2234
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
Northwest Custom Tees northwestcustomtees.com (360) 791-3904 The Shopper shoppersweekly.com (360) 426-4677 Signs & Banners Black Star blackstarprint.com (360) 427-9614
ARTS, CULTURE, & ENTERTAINMENT Casinos
Festivals & Community Events
Music & Choirs
Faceplant Events hoodstock.org (206) 779-1071
Mason County Forest Festival Association masoncountyforestfestival.com (360) 490-6176
Movie Theaters
Little Creek Casino Resort little-creek.com (360) 427-7711
Shelton Cinemas sheltoncinemas.com (360) 426-1000
Anna's Bay Center for Music annasbaychorale.org (360) 545-3826
Lucky Dog Casino myluckydogcasino.com (360) 877-5656
Mason County Concert Association masoncountyconcerts.org (360) 426-1842
Olympus Rally olympusrally.com (360) 589-0885
Skyline Drive-In Theater skylinedrive-in.com (360) 426-4707
Great Bend Center for Music greatbendmusic.org (360) 322-4626
Museums
Harstine Island Community Choir harstinechoir.org (360) 432-9940
Nisqually Red Wind Casino redwindcasino.com (360) 412-3684
Mason County Historical Society Museum masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org (360) 426-1020
AUTOMOTIVE & BOATS Auto Dealers Gillis Auto Center gillisautocenter.com (360) 426-5585
Automotive Maintenance & Repair D & L Automotive and Repair dandlautorepair.com (360) 426-1467
Gillis Auto Center gillisautocenter.com (360) 426-5585
Watson Diesel Repair, LLC watsondieselrepair.com (360) 426-5255
Les Schwab Tire Centers lesschwab.com (360) 426-3333
Automotive Retail & Wholesale
Vander Wal's Garage, Inc. vanderwalsgarage.com (360) 426-8208
Denny's Auto Service dennysauto.com (360) 426-2271
American Turbo Service americanturboservice.com (360) 968-9197 Cut Rate Auto Parts cutrateautoparts.com (360) 426-2800
Boat Sales
Towing
Verle's Sporting Goods & Marine verles.com (360) 426-0933
Jim's Automotive, Inc. jimsautomotiveincwa.com (360) 426-7167
Marine Supplies & Products Verle's Sporting Goods & Marine verles.com (360) 426-0933
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
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
North Mason Chamber of Commerce T-Mobile northmasonchamber.com t-mobile.com (360) 275-4267 (800) 937-8997 Shelton Downtown Merchants sheltondowntownmerchants.com Shelton High School DECA (360) 426-4471 Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce masonchamber.com (360) 426-2021
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
Express Employment Professionals expresspros.com (360) 580-2889
Safety & Security
WorkSource Mason County worksourcewa.com (360) 427-2174
South Sound Private Investigations southsoundpi.com (360) 970-0504
ASC Security & Investigations ascnw.com (206) 409-7397
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
Exceptional Foresters, Inc. (EFI) team-efi.org (360) 426-0077
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CHAMBER MEMBERS: Local Services Directory COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Faith Lutheran Church faithshelton.org (360) 426-8611
Community Foundation of South Puget Sound thecommunityfoundation.com (360) 705-3340
Gateway Christian Fellowship gatewaycf.com (360) 426-2758
Community Lifeline cllshelton.org (360) 462-4439
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church mtoliveshelton.org (360) 426-6353
Crazy Love Ministries crazyloveministries.org (360) 358-3355
New Community Church of Union thenccu.org (360) 898-7855
Family Education & Support Services familyess.org (360) 545-2060
Nonprofits & Charities
Great Bend Center for Music greatbendmusic.org (360) 322-4626
Churches
Capitol Land Trust capitollandtrust.org (360) 943-3012 Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Mason County sheltoncarenet.org (360) 427-9171
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
United Way of Mason County uwmason.org (360) 426-4999
Love INC of Mason County loveincofmasoncounty.org (360) 462-5683
Political Organizations
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
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
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 & Foundation sheltonkiwanis.weebly.com (360) 426-0512 Shelton Rotary sheltonrotary.org (602) 920-6749 Skookum Rotary sheltonskookumrotary.org
Senior Services for South Sound southsoundseniors.org (360) 586-6181
CONSTRUCTION & HOME MAINTENANCE Cabinets, Doors, & Millwork
Contractors
Electricians
Olympic Mountain Millwork ommco.net (360) 432-2992
Allen Homes & Construction, LLC (360) 701-4006
Daley Electric, LLC (360) 868-2822
Cleaning & Handyman Services
Andrew Spear Construction, LLC spearbuilt.com (360) 427-4440
Bella Casa Service Management, LLC bccswa.com (360) 427-3548 Hired Help, LLC (360) 401-5529 Instant Time Cleaning Lulu, LLC (702) 375-6618 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
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First Light Electric, LLC (360) 317-6910 Green Line Electric (360) 427-2535
Ashby Homes, Inc. ashbyhomes.net (360) 427-9487
Kealy Electric, LLC kealyelectric.com (360) 462-0175
Auseth Construction, Inc. (360) 426-7368
Kilowatt Electric, LLC kilowattelectricllc.com (360) 229-3112
EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. eikconstruction.com (360) 432-3147 Hodge Podge Farm, LLC (360) 451-2583 Jimini Paving jiminipaving.com (360) 426-9918
RAM Electric ramelectricwa.com (360) 482-0292
Excavation Arcadia Drilling, Inc. arcadiadrilling.com (360) 426-3395
Larson Residential, LLC (360) 490-2250
EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. eikconstruction.com (360) 432-3147
Simpson Construction (360) 463-0227
Flippin Awesome Dirt Works (206) 981-0712
South Sound Solar southsoundsolar.com (360) 352-7869
Maples Excavating (360) 463-8474
Watson Construction Co., Inc. (360) 426-7626
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
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
Keeping Awnaroll (360) 490-8471
Floor Coverings Kinney's Custom Hardwood, LLC (360) 426-9891
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CHAMBER MEMBERS: Local Services Directory FINANCE & INSURANCE Banks & Credit Unions Columbia Bank Shelton columbiabank.com (360) 426-5581 Heritage Bank heritagebankwa.com (360) 426-4431 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
Financial Advisors Arnold Smith Insurance arnoldsmithins.com (360) 426-3317 Bowman Financial Group, Inc. bowmanfgi.com (360) 427-4248
Community Financial Center ourcu.com/communityfinancial-center-lpl (360) 432-5201 Edward Jones Armin Baumgartel, FA edwardjones.com (360) 426-0982 Edward Jones Eric R. Thompson, FA edwardjones.com (360) 426-8054 Edward Jones Karen Schade, FA edwardjones.com (360) 426-4590 Edward Jones Lori Morgan, FA edwardjones.com (360) 432-8965 Edward Jones Stefanie Dantinne, FA edwardjones.com (360) 426-0982 Falcon Financial, Inc. (360) 898-1199
Heritage Bank heritagebankwa.com (360) 426-4431
Hawks View Insurance hawksviewinsurance.com (360) 308-8008
Pacific Asset Management, LLC pacificasset.com (360) 426-0633
New York Life Eric Smith newyorklife.com (360) 229-8353
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
Axia Home Loans Rich Hall homeloanswithrich.com (360) 919-3288 Change Home Mortgage Scotty Mills changemtg.com (253) 405-2936
Stanford Insurance Services stanfordinsurance.com (253) 874-9200
Peninsula Credit Union pcfcu.org (360) 426-1601
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
FOOD & BEVERAGE Coffee & Espresso Fat Cat Coffee Shop fat-cat-coffee-shop.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 Blondie's Restaurant (360) 432-2777
Dairy Queen dairyqueen.com (360) 426-7277
Smoking Mo's smokingmos.com (360) 462-0163
Wild & Woodsy Catering, LLC wildandwoodsy.com (360) 229-1388
Domino's dominos.com (360) 427-8700
Snacksidents (360) 870-1369
Wilde Irish Pub wildeirishpub.com (360) 868-2905
Duchess Donuts, LLC (360) 229-5659 Eastside Specialty Cakes eastsidespecialtycakes.com (425) 246-2785 El Sarape III & La Cantina elsarape.net (360) 426-4294 Nita's Koffee Shop (360) 819-5447 Radio Fryer Foods, LLC (360) 850-9629
Suzan's Grill (360) 432-8939
Shellfish Growers
Taqueria Las Palmas (360) 432-3220
Hama Hama Oysters hamahamaoysters.com (360) 877-5811
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
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
Salish Seafoods salishseafoods.com (360) 426-3442
Walter Dacon Wines walterdaconwines.com (360) 426-5913
Seattle Shellfish, LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462 Taylor Shellfish Farms taylorshellfishfarms.com (360) 426-6178
Railroad Tap Station railroadts.wpengine.com (360) 868-2500
GOVERNMENT & EDUCATION Education Early Readers Preschool earlyreaderspreschool.com (360) 463-2049 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) 426-9733 WSU Extension mason.wsu.edu (360) 427-9670 ext. 680
Elected Officials & Political Candidates City Council Member Deidre Peterson sheltonwa.gov (360) 545-2556 County Commissioner Sharon Trask co.mason.wa.us (360) 427-9670 ext. 419 Judge George Steele co.mason.wa.us/district-court (360) 427-9670 Representative Dan Griffey houserepublicans.wa.gov /dan-griffey (360) 786-7966
Steve Duenkel for Mason County Auditor steveforauditor.com (360) 801-4284
Government
Libraries
City of Shelton sheltonwa.gov (360) 426-4491
Hoodsport Timberland Library trl.org (360) 877-9339
Emergency Services
Mason PUD 3 masonpud3.org (360) 426-8255
Shelton Timberland/ William G. Reed Public Library trl.org (360) 426-1362
Central Mason Fire & EMS cmfe.org (360) 426-5533 MACECOM macecom.org (360) 426-4441 Mason Fire District #4 masonfire4.com (360) 426-7222
Port of Hoodsport portofhoodsport.us (360) 877-9350
Timberland Regional Library trl.org (360) 943-5001
Port of Shelton portofshelton.com (360) 426-1151 Washington Corrections Center doc.wa.gov (360) 426-4433
Representative Drew MacEwen houserepublicans.wa.gov /drew-macewen (360) 426-0514
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CHAMBER MEMBERS: Local Services Directory 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
Gyms, 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 Consejo Counseling & Referral Service consejocounseling.org (360) 763-5610
HearingLife hearinglife.com (360) 868-4277
Shelton Counseling sheltoncounseling.com (360) 545-2780
Mason Health - Mason Clinic masongeneral.com/clinics (360) 426-2653
Shelton Dental Center sheltondentalcenter.com (360) 426-8401
Mason Health Mason General Hospital masongeneral.com (360) 426-1611
Shelton Dental Excellence sheltondental.com (360) 426-4712
Miracle-Ear miracle-ear-shelton.com (360) 427-3187 Molina Healthcare molinahealthcare.com (360) 522-3915 MultiCare multicare.org (253) 403-1750
Cedars Bodywork & Massage, LLC cedarsbodyworknmassage. abmp.com (509) 846-6367 Kris Rose LMP Bodywork & Massage rosebodywork.com (360) 490-3598
Optometrists 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
The Optical Shop of WA, Inc. opticalshopofwa.com (360) 427-7553
Pharmacies Neil's Pharmacy mygnp.com (360) 426-3327
Massage Therapy Blue Oasis Spa & Massage (360) 401-9350
HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL Events & Weddings Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200 ASC Security & Investigations ascnw.com (206) 409-7397 Hood Canal Events hoodcanalevents.com (360) 710-7452
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Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp panhandlecamp.com (360) 426-9523
Transit-Community Center masontransit.org/tccabout (360) 432-5754
St. Andrew's House saintandrewshouse.org (360) 898-2362
Hotels & Lodging
The Pavilion at Sentry Park mcsac.net/the-pavilion.html (360) 426-7374
Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman skokomishpark.com (360) 877-5760
Transportation
Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200
Spencer Lake RV Park spencerlakerv.com (360) 426-3178
Mason Transit Authority masontransit.org (360) 426-9434
Little Creek Casino Resort little-creek.com (360) 427-7711
The Waterfront at Potlatch thewaterfrontatpotlatch.com (360) 877-9422
The Patty Wagon pattywagonmobility.com (360) 427-0202
Mason County Taxi, LLC masoncountytaxi.com (360) 426-8294
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CHAMBER MEMBERS: Local Services Directory MANUFACTURING & WHOLESALE Belco Forest Products belcofp.com (360) 426-8900
Port Blakely portblakely.com (360) 596-9439
Jalisco Tortillas madeinshelton.com (360) 432-9397
Sierra Pacific Industries spi-ind.com (360) 427-8200
Lund Custom Machine (360) 432-0310
Mt. St. Helens Evergreens, Inc. (360) 427-5544
Green Diamond Resource Company greendiamond.com (360) 426-3381
Forest Products & Timber Companies
Matthaeis Camco, Inc. camcocedar.com (360) 426-7900
Evergreen Wholesalers Continental Floral Hiawatha, LLC hiawathacorp.com (360) 426-4562
Alta Forest Products altafp.com (360) 545-6775
Manufacturing General Dynamics Electric Boat gdeb.com (360) 674-2077
Skookum Creek Tobacco Company, Inc. skookumcreek.com (360) 462-3446
Pepper Cabinets peppercabinets.com (206) 658-3051
PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE Dry Cleaners/Laundromats
Pet Services
Shelton Laundry (360) 426-4812
Haigh Veterinary Hospital haighveterinaryhospital.com (360) 426-1840
Funeral Services Forest Funeral Home forest-funeralhome.com (360) 427-8044
Shelton Veterinary Hospital, Inc. sheltonveterinaryhospital.com (360) 426-2616
McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory mccombwagner.com (360) 426-4803
Retirement Communities & Assisted Living
Salons, Spas, & Barber Shops
Christmas Village (360) 426-2650
2nd Street Design Studio 2nd-street-design-studio.com (360) 426-2141
Maple Glen Senior Living mapleglensl.com (360) 427-0300
Dermasuite Skincare dermasuiteskincare.com (530) 927-7838
Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center sheltonhealthandrehab.com (360) 427-2575
Seven Inlets Spa seveninletsspa.com (360) 462-1772
Crown Sign and Seal crownsignandseal.com (360) 868-2452
Photography
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountants & CPA's
Architects
Northwest Accounting Group nwaccountinggroup.com (360) 426-8262
Williams Architecture, PS williams-architecture.com (360) 426-0511
Vander Wegen & Associates, Inc., PS vanderwegencpa.com (360) 426-1681
Attorneys & Legal Services
Wittenberg CPA, PS wittenbergcpa.com (360) 426-0230
Bauer, Pitman, Snyder, Huff Lifetime Legal, PLLC lifetime.legal (360) 426-9100 Berner Law Office, PLLC bernerlawoffice.com (360) 426-2999
Investigative Solutions, LLC investigativesolutionsllc. business.site (360) 910-1190
Cooper Studios cooperstudios.net (360) 426-6646 George Stenberg Photography georgestenbergphotography.com (360) 490-6903
Robert W. Johnson, PLLC (360) 426-9728 Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP, Attorneys at Law whitehousenichols.com (360) 426-5885
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
LEV VEL Group, LLC levvel.co (206) 775-2552
Habitat for Humanity of Mason County habitatmasonwa.org (360) 426-8134
M4 Real Estate Group m4realestategroup.com (360) 329-2911
Homes First homesfirst.org (360) 236-0920 Housing Kitsap housingkitsap.org (360) 535-6139 John L Scott Belfair Terri Drexler terridrexler.johnlscott.com (360) 229-0947 John L. Scott Real Estate sheltonoffice.johnlscott.com (360) 426-3319 John L. Scott Real Estate Kristy Buck kristybuck.com (360) 490-0958 Keller Williams Realty Jerry Obendorf jerryobendorf.com (360) 463-6386
Mason County Association of Realtors masoncountyrealtors.com (360) 426-0689 Quixote Communities Shelton Veterans Village quixotecommunities.org (360) 338-0451 RE/MAX Top Executives remax.com (360) 427-6117 RE/MAX Top Executives Melissa Stearns remax.com (360) 789-9683 Richard Beckman Realty Group Marca Bruff marcabruff.com (360) 490-7347 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
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CHAMBER MEMBERS: Local Services Directory RECREATION & ACTIVITIES Golf Courses
Marinas
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club alderbrookgolf.com (360) 898-2575
Jarrell's Cove Marina (360) 426-8823
Vance Creek Railriders vcrailriders.com (541) 519-4200
Oakland Bay Marina, LLC oaklandbaymarina.com (360) 426-9476
YSS Dive yssdive.com (360) 877-2318
Recreation
Visitor Information
Ridge Motorsports Park ridgemotorsportspark.com (360) 427-7223
Hoodsport Visitor Information Center explorehoodcanal.com (360) 877-2021
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
Skydive Kapowsin skydive101.com (360) 432-8000
North Mason Chamber of Commerce northmasonchamber.com (360) 275-4267
Shelton Caboose Visitor Information Center explorehoodcanal.com (360) 426-2021 Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce masonchamber.com (360) 426-2021
Shelton Family YMCA sheltonfamilyymca.org (360) 753-6576 Shelton School District sheltonschools.org (360) 426-1687
Youth Activities
South Mason Youth Soccer Club smysc.org (360) 432-0560
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington swwabigs.org (360) 943-0409
The Youth Connection sheltonfamilycenter.org (360) 462-0125
RETAIL & SHOPPING Appliances
Groceries & Specialty Foods
Jewelry
South Sound Appliance southsoundappliance.com (360) 427-1202
Jalisco Tortillas madeinshelton.com (360) 432-9397
Mottet Fine Jewelry mottetfinejewelry.com (360) 426-5811
Cannabis Retailers
Northwest Expressions, LLC nwexpressions.com (800) 969-8117
Landscaping & Garden Supplies
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 Hillcrest Shell (360) 358-8045 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
Olympic Mountain Ice Cream olympicmountainicecream.com (360) 426-0696 Seattle Shellfish, LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462
BCP Landscape Supplies bcplandscapesupplies.com (360) 427-2869 Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply bradytrucking.com (360) 426-3132
Shelton Farmers Market sheltonfarmersmarket.org (360) 463-6497
Living Earth Grow Supply facebook.com/ livingearthgrowsupply (360) 426-3022
Taylor Shellfish Farms taylorshellfishfarms.com (360) 426-6178
The Shelton Plant Shop (360) 229-5208
Union City Market unioncitymarket.com (360) 898-3500
Hardware & Building Materials Alta Forest Products altafp.com (360) 545-6775
Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com (360) 432-5900
Retail Annie's Quilt Shoppe anniesquiltshoppe.com (360) 427-6164 Builders FirstSource bldr.com (360) 426-2611
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
Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop cameoboutique.com (360) 898-3200 Cottontail Baby & Kids Resale (360) 890-3635
UTILITIES Internet & Cable
Natural Gas
Mason PUD 3 masonpud3.org (360) 426-8255
Comcast Cable comcast.net (800) 266-2278
Acme Fuel acmefuel.com (360) 943-1133
Garbage & Recycling
Hood Canal Communications hcc.net (360) 898-2481
Cascade Natural Gas Corp. cngc.com (888) 522-1130
iFiber Communications ifiber.tv (360) 427-4000
Water & Sewer
Republic Services republicservices.com (206) 332-7723
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ISH PNW facebook.com/ISHPNW (360) 349-5468 Mary Kay - Caryn Salapka marykay.com/csalapka (360) 481-7179 Mary Kay - Tamra Ingwaldson marykay.com/tingwaldson (360) 265-1719
Sporting Goods O'Connell Archery oconnellarchery.com (360) 620-5777 Verle's Sporting Goods & Marine verles.com (360) 426-0933 YSS Dive yssdive.com (360) 877-2318
Nifty Thrifty Store mcsac.net/nifty-thrifty.html (360) 427-0858 Northwest Clothing Co. northwestclothingco.com (360) 462-0490 Our Favorite Things Resale Shop ourfavoritethingsresaleshop .com (360) 790-3635 Railroad Community Thrift (360) 427-3858 Shelton Tabs & Titles watabsandtitles.com (360) 462-0808 Some R 4 U somer4uantiques.com (360) 549-6860 Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com (360) 432-5900
FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER
Electrical Service
Mason County Garbage & Recycling masoncountygarbage.com (360) 426-8729
Habitat for Humanity ReStore habitatmasonwa.org (360) 426-8134
April Byrd Karen Timpani Kevin Strickland Rick Hoss Roslynne Reed
City of Shelton sheltonwa.gov (360) 426-4491
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Chamber Showcases Best of Mason County
Don't miss out on all the fun! Save the date for Friday, July 15 to enjoy the Chamber’s annual Expo & Bite of Mason County in downtown Shelton.
As always, the Expo will offer residents and
Railroad Avenue, between First & Seventh, will once again be transformed into a street fair showcasing the best of Mason County.
aways, and drawing free raffles throughout the day; and our restaurants prepared
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-
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! Registration is open online at masonchamber.com/expo. For more information call (360) 426-2021 or email events@masonchamber.com.
Food. Retail. Services. Games. Prizes.
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