Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

We regret to inform you that tomorrow's Small Business Essentials Workshop with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Stay tuned for rescheduling details! Learn more about the upcoming workshops and programs we offer at the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gsU7AYVN

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We were so happy to invite local financial institutions into school districts to learn about financial literacy. Thank you Steve from Legion Private Wealth Management and Telissa with BMO Bank. Supporting our future workforce! https://lnkd.in/ge57rcZQ

Important Notice for Travelers! Please be advised that?HWY 10?between MP 89 and 92 will be?closed for filming?by?Paramount Pictures?from?March 5 to March 8. ??Closure Times:?2 p.m. to 8 a.m. We’ve been asked to help spread the word, so please plan accordingly! If you have any concerns or need more information, contact the?Paramount location department?at?206-880-1499.

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?? Important Notice ?? The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce does not sell our membership information or participate with any third party to distribute member data. Your privacy and trust are our top priorities. If you receive any solicitation claiming to have access to our member list, please know that it is not authorized by us. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to our team. We’re here to support and protect our business community. [email protected] | 509-925-2002

REMINDER! This Friday, February 21, 2025 is the deadline to enter the 2025 Enterprise Challenge. Want to win up to $10,000 for your new business? Sign up TODAY. The Enterprise Challenge is an annual business plan competition for new and emerging companies within Kittitas County. We believe it is a great way for the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate small business and support promising ventures in Central Washington. For more information and to apply, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gmUD9Prn

February Update: CEO Office Hours in Cle Elum Due to scheduling conflicts and travel, our CEO Office Hours with Amy McGuffin will have some adjustments this month: ? No Office Hours on February 5 ? February 12 – Available 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ? February 19 – Available 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ? February 26 – Available 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions feel free to email [email protected]

A huge thank you to all who participated in our first-ever Hospitality and Tourism Youth Summit! On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, we had an incredible day bringing together young minds and industry experts to explore the world of hospitality and tourism. We were welcomed by Kittitas County Commissioner Laura Osiadacz to kick off the day. We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our amazing speakers and partners who made this event a success: Our industry speakers and educators: - Carl Jensvold (Ellensburg Rodeo) - Nathan Schepker (Top Fly Guide Service) - Ninon Wheatley (Rill Adventures) - Sadie Thayer (Kittitas County Historical Museum) - Erin Oostra (Nuwave Gallery) - Rick May (Peaks and Palettes Gallery) - Justin Beckman (PUNCH Projects) - Karen Bach (Valo Cellars) - Christina Miller (Iron Horse Brewing) - Jill Perillo Clark (Central Washington University Wine Studies) - Carmen Wiggins (Icon Inn) - Mike Wooldridge (Early Bird Eatery/Night Owl) - Claire Madsen (Hotel Windrow) - Carla Jellum (Central Washington University Hospitality) - Kevin Camarrillo (Cornerstone Italian Kitchen) Special thanks to our event hosts: - Valo Cellars - Kittitas County Historical Museum - Hotel Windrow We also want to shoutout to our caterer from Cascade Mountain Grilling, our lunch speaker Matthew Ozuna from Washington State Tourism sharing valuable insights on Kittitas County tourism trends, and our career fair participants: Puget Sound Energy, Happy Feet Academy, and Kittitas Valley Healthcare. Finally, thank you to the schools that made this event possible: Kittitas Secondary School, Thorp School District, Ellensburg High School, and Ellensburg Choice School. You all truly made this experience special! We can’t wait to see how these young leaders continue to shape the future of hospitality and tourism in our community.