Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce

Alison Shaffer, born and raised in Puyallup, brings a deep understanding of the unique business environment and strong sense of community that defines the South Sound region. With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Washington State University, Alison began her career at a boutique advertising agency in Seattle, where she spent a decade on and off as a national broadcast media buyer, managing campaigns in over 20 major U.S. markets. A lifelong love of interior design, Alison founded The Modern Cottage Company in 2010, a design and antique retail business in Tacoma, Washington. In 2012, Alison was among the first selected for the Spaceworks, a program of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and City of Tacoma. Alison later served on the Spaceworks steering committee. Over eight years, Alison opened and operated multiple retail shops across the South Sound, including a pop-up in downtown Seattle and several co-op stores with local artists and business owners. Since January 2019, Alison has served in leadership and as Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Programming at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Alison has been instrumental in advancing programs that support local businesses, expanding membership, and strengthening community partnerships. Passionate about supporting local businesses, Alison is committed to fostering economic development and engagement throughout the region. Welcome, Alison! - #SouthSoundStrong #BusinessLeadership #SupportLocal #EconomicDevelopment #WomenInBusiness #Community #LeadershipInAction #LocalImpact #ChamberLeader #BusinessCommunity #SupportSmallBiz #LocalBusinesses #CommunityImpact #Puyallup #Sumner #PuyallupProud #SumnerStrong #PuyallupChamber #SumnerChamber

Our office will be closed this Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday. #MemorialDay #OfficeClosed #HolidayHours #RememberAndHonor #LongWeekend #BackOnTuesday

We are #hiring a temporary Senior Planner to join our dynamic team! Come work for the City and help set the vision for the next twenty years as we work on the Puyallup 2044 Comprehensive Plan! https://lnkd.in/g9sYd8AU

URGENT! SCAM EMAIL ALERT - Beware of Fraudulent Request for Payment! Dear PS Chamber Members and Partners, It has come to our attention that there is a scam email circulating, claiming to be from a person named Diana Collins (not OUR Diana Collins!), requesting payment. This email is fraudulent, and we strongly advise against responding to it or providing any personal information. Please be cautious and take the following steps: -Do not respond to the email or provide any payment information. -Report the email as spam or phishing to your email provider. -Forward the email to?[email protected]?to contribute to global efforts against phishing. We wanted to ensure everyone in our community is aware of this potential threat. Your safety and security are our top priorities, and we encourage you to share this information with others who may not be aware. If you have any concerns or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at 253-845-6755. SEE EXAMPLE BELOW! Stay vigilant and protect yourself from online scams! Best regards, The Chamber Staff

Our office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15th. We're extending the closure through the 17th for a special team-building and strategizing retreat. We'll be back on January 18th, refreshed and ready to tackle the new year!