Beach at Sunset by Peter James Photography Studio, provided courtesy of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. Community & Business Resource Directory

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1 Beach at Sunset by Peter James Photography Studio, provided courtesy of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism 2016 Community & Business Resource Directory

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3 Table of Contents Welcome to Whatcom County:...page 4 Our communities: Bellingham... page 5-7 Birch Bay, Blaine, Deming, Ferndale, Lynden, Nooksack, Sumas, Sudden Valley Lummi Nation... page 8-9 Education... page Employment & Major Employers...page 13 Healthcare...page 14 Retirement...page 15 Government...page 16 Life on the Canadian border...page 17 Outdoor Recreation...page 18 Sports...page 19 Shopping/Dining/Entertainment... page Real Estate...page 22 Convention and Meeting Space...page 23 Lummi Nation...page 24 Whatcom County: Open for Business...page 26 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber...page 27 Economic Development & Business Resources...page 28 Agriculture: A Valuable Economic Driver...page 29 Chamber Member listings... page Categorical business listings... page Relocation information and contacts...page 53 Annual Bellingham Events...page 54 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 119 N. Commercial St., Suite 110 Bellingham, WA (360) info@bellingham.com Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry Made possible in part by a Tourism Promotion Grant from Whatcom County. No portion of the directory may be reproduced without the written consent of the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce does not assume responsibility for errors or omissions. This directory contains listings of those Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce members in good standing at the time of publication. Gods rays over Lake Whatcom sunrise by Lou Nicksic. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham.

4 Welcome to Whatcom County A great place to call home! Bordering British Columbia, Canada and the Pacific Ocean, Whatcom County combines local industry, a variety of outdoor activities, the savvy of a college town, and a robust lifestyle dating back to The area is filled with magnificent scenery, a culture of outdoor recreation, environmental activism, the Alaska Ferry, the Canadian border, Mt. Baker and the Cascade Mountain Range, the Salish Sea, local food, spirits, art and music. These are all part of the genuine Whatcom County experience. 4 The sparkling water and peaceful recreation by Kathleen Kitto. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

5 On the Waterfront Bellingham Bellingham Located amid the green islands of the Washington coast and the majestic peak of Mt. Baker, Bellingham is a cozy community shared by about 82,000 people while Western Washington University brings thousands of new, energetic residents annually. Our neighbors to the north flood to Whatcom County on weekend shopping trips and weekend excursions over Canadian holiday weekends. Bellinghamsters are active people. With access to the mou ntains and the sea providing numerous outdoor activities including downhill and cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, mountain biking, hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing the area offers something for everyone. Pop. 82,631 Whatcom County Pop. 206,353 We experience all four seasons. Springtime is amazing. This is tulip country and when the tulips are in bloom, it s a cornucopia of color. Summer brings warm temperatures with snowmelt filling local rivers for rafters, kayakers and fishermen. Fall and winter is generally our rainy season with an occasional sprinkle of snow. But on those clear, sunny winter days, the view of the snow-covered mountains make it all worth it! High ( F) Low ( F) Precip. (in.) On the waterfront by Jamie Valenta provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham. Climate Averages J F M A M J J A S O N D Annual Averages Rainfall (in.) 36 Snowfall (in.) 11.6 Predominantly Sunny Days 157 Precipitation Days 168 Comfort Index 77 (out of 100) Elevation (feet) 190 Source: and Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 5

6 Bellingham Something Arts Education Business Ira Yeager, Abstraction, 2000 is on display at the Whatcom Museum through May 15, 2016 as part of the Bringing Home the Work of Ira Yeager: Six Decades of Art exhibit. For those looking for culture, Bellingham will not disappoint. A combination of nationally touring and locally produced museum exhibits, gallery tours, theater productions and symphony performances provide an active and diverse calendar of events throughout the year. Bellingham s cultural arts district is packed with venues for all interests. Photo provided by Whatcom Community College Whatcom County offers a highly educated workforce due in-part to the number of higher education institutions in the area. They include Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, Trinity Western University, Charter College and the Northwest Indian College. Caption Iconic Downtown Bellingham by Andrew Reding. Photo provided by the city of Bellingham. Bellingham is a leader when it comes to business opportunities in the state of Washington. Importers and exporters benefit from the Bellingham International Airport, shipping, railroad and trucking up and down the I-5 corridor Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

7 for everyone! Canadian connection Go Green View from Boulevard park by David Veatch. Photo provided by courtesy of the City of Bellingham. Retirement Peace Arch border crossing Popular Bellingham Bumper Sticker by Kathy Dotinga. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham A retired couple strolls along the bay at Boulevard Park. Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism The proximity to the Canadian border has a strong affect on the local economy. Large local retailers see up to 50% of their shoppers from British Columbia. When the Canadian dollar is strong, it creates demand for Canadian shoppers seeking retail bargains and real estate in Whatcom County. The commodities that are in highest demand among our neighbors to the north are gasoline and milk. Locals are cognizant of their carbon footprint and increasingly walk, bike and bus to work rather than using cars. Bellingham already has one of the highest bicycling and walking rates in the entire state, according to Peter Lagerwey, the Regional Office Director for Toole Design Group in Seattle. For years, Bellingham has been listed as one of the Top 25 Places to Retire. Due in part to the beauty of the area, mild climate and exceptional air quality, the variety of cultural activities, low crime rates, access to public transportation, and miles of urban trails for walking and biking. Bellingham is a volunteer-centric community and has opportunities to keep retirees busy and active Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 7

8 Whatcom County Blaine, Wa Pop. 4,910 Known as the Peace Arch City, Blaine is nestled north of Bellingham sitting on the international border between British Columbia, Canada and the United States. Blaine is home to exceptional biking trails, bird watching, and aquatic activities such as kayaking and sailing. The community is also home to Semiahmoo Resort, a seaside hotel featuring a luxurious spa and the number one and number three rated golf courses in Washington State. Point Roberts, Wa 1,314 Point Roberts is a geopolitical oddity; it is part of the mainland United States, but is not physically connected to it, making it a pene-exclave of the U.S. It is located on the southernmost tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, south of Delta, B.C., a suburb of Vancouver. To reach Point Roberts from Washington State, you need to go through the U.S. Canada border twice once to enter Canada and once to re-enter the U.S. at the Point Roberts border crossing. 8 Birch Bay, Wa 8,413 Birch Bay Waterslides by Jon Brunk. Photo provided courtesy of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. Birch Bay is located in the northwestern corner of Whatcom County. Birch Bay has been a resort destination for over 100 years and more than doubles its population in the summertime. Most of the city s economic activity relies on tourism to the city, offering wine tasting tours, golf clubs, and many outdoor opportunities. Nooksack, Wa 1,422 Mount Baker Foothills Deming 353 Maple Falls 324 Glacier 211 Kendall 191 The Mount Baker Foothills region encompasses the towns of Deming, Maple Falls, Glacier and Kendall the region is located along state route 542, the main thoroughfare to Mount Baker. The timber industry is a significant employer in the area, while ski shops, restaurants, B&B s and rental cabins serve tourists. Ferndale, Wa 12,343 Ferndale is one of Whatcom County s fastest growing communities and boasts beautiful views of Mount Baker and the San Juan Islands. The city is home to multiple oil refineries. The city is home to the Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa, offering more than 50,000 square feet of gaming, dining and entertainment and an award-winning hotel featuring 210 rooms. Nooksack is a quaint little town nestled in the beautiful Nooksack Valley on State Route 9. With a small business district, Nooksack is mainly a residential community Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

9 Visitor info BLAINE: (360) Communities BIRCH BAY: (360) EVERSON AND NOOKSACK Eversonnooksackchamber.org (360) FERNDALE (360) LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL LYNDEN Lynden.org (360) MOUNT BAKER FOOTHILLS mtbakerchamber.org (360) POINT ROBERTS (360) SUDDEN VALLEY SuddenValley.com (360) Lynden, Wa 12,902 SUMAS (360) Semiahmoo resort with Baker in background by Jeff Craven. Sudden Valley, Wa 7,000 Lummi Nation 16,000 A well-known sight in Lynden is a 72-foot high windmill featuring moving blades by Jim Poth. Photo provided courtesy of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism The City of Lynden is known for its Dutch architecture and abundance of churches. In August, the Northwest Washington Fair lures over 200,000 people to the area and allows Whatcom County residents to display their agricultural products, art, crafts and wares. The surrounding area is filled with dairy, raspberry, strawberry and blueberry farms. Black tail buck in Sudden Valley. Sudden Valley is a beautifully planned, private community on the shores of Lake Whatcom, approximately 9 miles east of Bellingham. The community is home to the Sudden Valley Golf Course, Maple Leaf Park, the Sudden Valley Marina, tennis courts, multiple beaches and much more. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the 25 parks and trails within the community and watch the wide variety of wildlife that live in their backyards. Lummi Women s Sprint Canoe Team. Photo provided courtesy of Personal Focus Productions The total population on the Lummi Reservation is 4,957 (2014 US Census). There are 4,992 enrolled Lummi Tribal members, approximately 60% live on the Reservation. The Lummi Nation provides some governmental services to all spouses and children of Tribal Members, resulting in a service population of over 16,000 people Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 9

10 Our Schools Whatcom County School Districts BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 1306 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA (360) bellinghamschools.org Enrollment 11,128 students BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 770 Mitchell Ave. Blaine, WA (360) Enrollment 2,206 students 10 Bellingham High School Marching Band in the annual Blossomtime Parade Educational excellence is one of the many factors why families move to Whatcom County. With seven school districts, the Bellingham School District is the largest serving approximately 11,000 students and about 1,000 staff members. Quality education is provided by fifteen elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. Additionally, the Bellingham School District offers an alternative high school, a pre-school program, and post-high school classes for students with disabilities. CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT Airport Way Concrete, WA (360) (also in Skagit County, WA) Enrollment 533 students FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 6041 Vista Dr. Ferndale, WA (360) ferndalesd.org Enrollment 4719 students LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1203 Bradley Rd. Lynden, WA (360) Enrollment 2,940 students MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 214 W. Laurel Rd. Bellingham, WA (360) Enrollment 1,765 students MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT 4956 Deming Rd. Deming, WA (360) Enrollment 1,895 students NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3326 E. Badger Rd. Everson, WA (360) Enrollment 1,626 students SEDRO WOOLLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 801 Trail Road Sedro-Woolley, WA (360) (also in Skagit County, WA) Enrollment 4,377 students Source for enrollment data: WA State Superintendent of Public Instruction October 2014 Federal & State Ethnicity/Race Enrollment Reports 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

11 Independent & Private Schools ALGER LEARNING CENTER/ INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL (360) or (800) ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL (360) school.assumption.org BAKER VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (360) Bellingham Art: (360) BELLINGHAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (360) BELLINGHAM COOPERATIVE SCHOOL (360) BRIDGEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (360) CEDAR TREE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY (360) cedar-tree.org CHILDLIFE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (360) bellinghamchildlife.wordpress.com Children s Co-Op Preschool: (360) childrenscooppreschool.com BELLINGHAM COVENANT CHURCH PRESCHOOL (360) EBENEZER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (360) EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (360) EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY (360) explorationsacademy.org LUMMI NATION TRIBAL SCHOOL (360) LYNDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (360) LYNDEN CO-OP PRESCHOOL (360) MONTESSORI AT SAMISH WOODS (360) PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NORTHWEST (360) ST. PAUL S ACADEMY (360) stpaul.academy WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING (360) wcel.net WHATCOM DAY ACADEMY: (360) whatcomday.org Photo provided by Western Washington University WHATCOM HILLS WALDORF SCHOOL (360) Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 11

12 Higher Ed Bellingham includes a multitude of postsecondary education institutions which provides the county s businesses with an extensive and intelligent workforce. Western Washington University (aka Western) is a comprehensive, highly ranked, 4-year liberal arts university that offers bachelor and masters degrees. With nearly 15,000 students, Western is the county s largest employer. Whatcom Community College (aka Whatcom) is a regionally & nationally accredited, state-funded, two-year college serving 11,000 students annually. Charter College is a private, independent institution that emphasizes a new direction for continuing learning offering programs in the growing fields of healthcare, business, legal, criminal justice, IT and select trade careers. Trinity Western University in Bellingham is an extension site of Trinity Western University located in Langley, BC. Trinity is a Christian university of the arts, sciences and professions. The Northwest Indian College (aka NWIC) headquartered on the Lummi Indian Reservation in is the only accredited tribal college in the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Bellingham Technical College (aka BTC) is a leading educational institution and the only technical college in northwest Washington State. Photo provided by Whatcom Community College WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY: 516 High St, Bellingham, WA (360) Photo provided by Whatcom Community College WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE: 237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA (360) CHARTER COLLEGE: 410 W Bakerview Road #112,Bellingham, WA (360) TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY: 143 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA (360) Photo provided by Whatcom Community College NW INDIAN COLLEGE 2522 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA (360) BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA (360) Photo provided by Whatcom Community College Watch your toes by Marty Mitchell. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

13 Employment Whatcom County offers a variety of employment opportunities from construction to engineering, commercial fishing to telemarketing, aerospace to software development, healthcare to farmer, we have something for everyone. In 2014, Whatcom County s labor force was nearly 102,000 strong, with an unemployment rate of 6.7 percent. By July 2015, the unemployment rate dropped to six percent and continued on a downward trend. The county s 2014 average annual wage was $41,027 and the median household income was $50,186. The average commute to work is less than 21 minutes. Sound good to you? Check out all the service providers who are here to help you find your dream job in beautiful Whatcom County. Whatcom County employment services include: An Employment Solution 1200 Dupont St Suite 2A, Bellingham anemploymentsource.com Bayside USA 2321 E. Bakerview Road, Suite C, Bellingham Cascade Job Corps Center PO Box 819, Sedro Woolley cascades.jobcorps.gov Top 30 Whatcom County Employers Company total FT county employees Bellis Fair Mall 3100 PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center 2750 Western Washington University 1569 Bellingham School District 924 Whatcom County 860 City of Bellingham 825 BP Cherry Point Refinery 779* Haggen 773 Lummi Nation 760* Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa 662 Ferndale School District 640 Zodiak Airline Cabin Interiors 550 Fred Meyer 400 Lynden School District 400 Family Care Network 375 T-Mobile 340* Faithlife 327 Alpha Group/Alpha Technologies 325 Whatcom Community College 325 Matrix Services 315 Cascade DAFO 285 Whatcom Educational Credit Union 282 Phillips 66 Refinery 275* Peoples Bank 265 Trident Seafood 265* Mount Baker High School 262 Wal-Mart 200 Smith Gardens 190 Lowe s Home Improvement 150 Semiahmoo Resort 125 Source - Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce received the informaiton directly from each individual company between 1/2/16-2/22/16. * Source - WWU Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University 12/31/14. BOLD font denotes Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber member. Express Employment Professionals 4152 Meridian St. Ste: 201, Bellingham Goodwill 1115 E. Sunset Drive, Suite 105, Bellingham Kelly Services 2211 Rimland Dr. #208, Bellingham Manpower 216 W Champion St., Bellingham Worksource Whatcom 101 Prospect St., Bellingham Sentinel at Sunrise by Steven Berry. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 13

14 Health Care Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center Health care is the largest industry in Whatcom County with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as the second largest employer in the county. PeaceHealth is known for its state-of-theart facility, friendly staff, and providing comprehensive care including specialty services in heart, joint and cancer care. Addressing the needs of the entire community, the hospital s campus also includes an emergency room, a birthing center, and the center for senior health. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA (360) Family Care Network (FCN) is the county s largest single specialty group practice and a leading force within the local medical community. As a locally owned and independently operated healthcare network, FCN is free to focus on what matters most -- the health and well-being of you and your family. Family Care Network 3130 Squalicum Pkwy #100, Bellingham, WA (360) Unity Care Northwest provides affordable, evidence-based primary care. They provide preventive medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services for children and adults to over 14,000 Whatcom County residents each year. Unity Care Northwest 220 Unity Street, Bellingham, WA (360) Care Medical Group is a locally owned and operated collective of diverse medical & administrative professionals; who provide high-quality medical care to Bellingham, WA and the surrounding Whatcom County residents and businesses. Care Medical Group has expanded from urgent care and family medicine to include occupational medicine, physical therapy, sports medicine, massage & wellness. Care Medical Group 4280 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA (360) Northwest Eye Clinic offers the complete range of services in ophthalmology and optometry from routine eye exams to integrated medical care. Their Board certified physicians and well-trained staff provide compassionate state-of-the-art care in a convenient setting near Saint Joseph Hospital. Northwest Eye Clinic 3015 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 260, Bellingham, WA (360) PeaceHealth St Josephs Hospital Whatcom Occupational Health is a locally owned and operated group who collaborate comprehensive occupational medical services to ensure the employees effectiveness on the job. They perform random drug screenings and treat workplace injuries. Their mission is to provide and promote a healthy workforce, prevent illness and work with employers on occupational hazards that cause risks to employees. Whatcom Occupational Health 3010 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA (360) Whatcom County also boasts a wide variety of alternative medical practices ranging from acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy, massage, and medical marijuana. Bellingham is also home to numerous chiropractic facilities dedicated to focusing on health of the whole body & focused on addressing pain and prevention through wellness education. Chamber members Ascend Chiropractic, Color Chiropractic, Natural Way Chiropractic and Noble Chiropractic are excellent choices for your chiropractic needs. ERIC S. SMITH, MD, Medical Director We specialize in on-the-job injuries and offer a variety of Occupational Medicine services that promote a healthy workforce. Employment physicals: Certified DOT & FAA exams (class I,II,III), Drug and Alcohol Testing Squalicum Parkway Bellingham : Ph * Fx Fourth Avenue Ferndale : Ph * Fx Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

15 Retire in Bellingham It s all happening here by Philip Humphries. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham. Housing options Bellingham offers an abundance of Senior Housing options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and senior-only housing communities. Many senior housing communities offer a combination of these options within their facility, allowing residents to age in place. Below is the list of senior housing chamber members: Bagley Falls by Barbara Davidson. Photo provided courtesy of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. Bellingham beckons many retirees with small-town friendliness and a mellow lifestyle. A varied cultural mix of college students, aging hippies and a large artisan & retirement community make Bellingham a stimulating retirement spot. Bellingham was rated the No. 2 city and metropolitan area in the country in Cities Ranked and Rated. Kiplinger s called Bellingham one of the top retirement communities in the U.S. NAME Affinity at Bellingham (360) The Bellingham at Orchard (360) Brookdale at Bellingham (360) Independent Living 4 4 Assisted Living 4 Memory Care 4 4 Skilled Nursing Brookdale at Fairhaven (360) Hamilton Place Senior Apartments: (844) Highgate at Bellingham (360) North Cascades Health & Rehabilitation Center (360) Spring Creek by Bonaventure (360) A group of hikers enjoy the scenery from a hike near Mt. Baker by Jim Poth. Photo provided courtesy of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. Additional Information In-home health care services include: Home Attendant Care: (360) Senior Lifestyle Services: (360) Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 15

16 Government The City of Bellingham s charter establishes a council-mayor form of government. City management is led by Mayor Kelli Linville. The mayor is elected for a four-year term. Six council members are elected to serve four-year terms with a seventh council member elected every two years in an at-large capacity. The Whatcom County government is made up of a council of seven elected members and the county executive. Jack Louws is the current county executive, which is a role similar to that of a mayor s role to a city. Washington state government is headed by Governor Jay Inslee. The Whatcom County area is part of two legislative districts, the 40th and 42nd. The county is also part of two congressional districts in electing representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives, the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. Contact information for local and state officials are listed below. Voting Whatcom County is a vote-by-mail county meaning that all voters must send in their ballots via the mail or at designated ballot drop sites. There are no in-person live voting locations, only vote-by-mail. Citizens can register to vote online or in person with the Whatcom County Elections Department. WHATCOM COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA Phone: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Website: WHATCOM COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue Bellingham, WA Phone: Website: BELLINGHAM CITY HALL 210 Lottie St., Bellingham, WA Phone: (360) info@cob.org FERNDALE CITY HALL 2095 Main St., Ferndale, WA Phone: (360) LYNDEN CITY HALL 323 Front St., Lynden, WA Phone: (360) cityhall@lyndenwa.org BLAINE CITY HALL 435 Martin St., Blaine, WA Phone: (360) ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION: 40TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT: Representative Jeff Morris jeff.morris@leg.wa.gov Term Ends: 2017 Representative Kristine Lytton kristine.lytton@leg.wa.gov Term Ends: 2017 Senator Kevin Ranker kevin.ranker@leg.wa.gov Term Ends: ND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT: Representative Luanne Van Werven luanne.vanwerven@leg.wa.gov Term Ends: 2017 Representative Vincent Buys vincent.buys@leg.wa.gov Term Ends 2017 Senator Doug Ericksen doug.ericksen@leg.wa.gov Term Ends: 2019 U.S. REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS: Representative Suzan DelBene, 1st Congressional District Term Ends: 2017 Representative Rick Larsen, 2nd Congressional District Term Ends: 2017 Senator Maria Cantwell Term Ends: 2019 Senator Patty Murray Term Ends: 2017 Governor Jay Inslee Term Ends: 2017 Bellingham City Hall. Photo by Cody I. Smith Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

17 Life on the Canadian border Peace Arch border crossing, Blaine, WA Living on the Canadian border is one of the perks of living in Whatcom County. British Columbia offers spectacular mountain resorts, cosmopolitan attractions in Vancouver, and beachfront leisure in White Rock. But before you travel across the border, there are a few things you need to know. There are four major border crossings in Whatcom County, referred to collectively as the Cascade Gateway. These include Peace Arch and Pacific Highway, both located in Blaine, and one in Lynden and Sumas, located further east. Of all of these crossings, Peace Arch is the largest, and ranks as the third-busiest United States-Canadian border Peace Arch crossing for passenger vehicles in the nation. There are trusted traveler programs that allow travels to get through the border faster. Go to for more information. Be prepared to present a passport or other acceptable document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the United States. U.S. citizens under age 16 may present proof of citizenship using a birth certificate or Naturalization Certificate. If you re new to crossing the border, you need to be aware of items that cannot be transported. For information on prohibited and restricted items, go to A portion of this article was written by Laurie Trautman, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Border Policy Research Institute. The Border Policy Research Institute: BPRI was established by Western Washington University to promote research and inform policy-makers on a variety of issues related to the Canada U.S. border Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 17

18 Recreation Outdoor The Mountains The North Cascades are a wild and scenic outdoor adventurer s paradise with 15 peaks towering over 9,000 feet. Mt. Baker stands 10,781 feet high and is an active volcano. The Chuckanut Mountains trails rise and traverse these wooded wonderlands connecting to various viewpoints and lakes. The Salish Sea Whatcom County is positioned where the Strait of Georgia, Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Puget Sound meet. You may choose to paddle a kayak, take the helm of a sailing or motor vessel or take a charter boat to see the sights including the iconic Orca whales in nearby waters. Lakes and Rivers Lake Whatcom, Baker Lake and Ross Lake offer multiple opportunities for water recreation. The Nooksack River flows west from the high snowfields and glaciers of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, and the Twin Sister Mountain Range to the sparkling, salty waters of the Salish Sea. In the upper reaches you can find world-class whitewater for thrillseekers. County Parks Semiahmoo, Hovander Homestead Park and Tennant Lake Wildlife Area, Lake Terrell, Deming Homestead Eagle Park and Lake Whatcom Park offer excellent wildlife viewing areas. Silver Lake Park offers boating, camping, fishing, horseback riding, playgrounds, biking. Bellingham Parks & Trails The American Hiking Society and the National Park Service designated Bellingham as a Trail Town USA. As one of the Top Mountain Bike Trails in the US, Galbraith Mountain is a must-do destination for mountain bikers and ultra-runners around the region. 18 Search for Snow Every Month, Rylan Schoen. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham Wildlife Viewing Bald Eagle at Lift Off by Judd Greenwood. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham Mountain Climbing Paul Gilara Golfing Snowboarding Mt. Baker Snowboarder by Bert Sagara. Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Mountain Biking Jason Matkowski. Photo provided by the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition Kayaking Kayaking Upstream by Ann Chaikin. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

19 Bellingham Bells Baseball Bellingham Roller Betties Roller Derby Sports Infielder Chris Baker of the Bellingham Bells David Willoughby. Photo provided by the Bellingham Bells. The Bells play in the West Coast League (WCL): a summer, college, wood-bat league for up-andcoming college baseball players. The WCL season runs from early June to late August, with Bells home games being played at the newly renovated Joe Martin Field. In 2014, the Bells won their first WCL Championship with a 2-1 series win over Corvallis. Bellingham Blazers Hockey Bellingham Roller Betties. BFT vs Wave of Mutilation. Kim Lincoln Photography. Photo provided by Bellingham Roller Betties. The Roller Betties are a female, flat-track, roller derby league. The Roller Betties host bouts at the Lynden Skateway and Bellingham Sportsplex. Part of the Women s Flat Track Derby Association, an international roller derby league, the Betties season begins in late January and goes to late June. Bellingham Bulldogs Football Fueled by an active community, the semi-professional and amateur sports scene in Whatcom County is booming. Local teams are frequent contenders for their league s titles, making for a fun and exciting viewing experience for fans. Some local teams also feature former standout athletes who attended high school or college in the area, so fans can continue to follow their careers. Some teams even feature local tryouts, so even you could be the next Whatcom County resident wowing fans on the field, pitch, ice or track. Playing in the semi-professional Pacific Football League, the Bulldogs are Bellingham s football team. You can see the Bulldogs in action from mid-april to late June at Civic Stadium. The Bulldogs also offer a youth camp and cheerleading. Bellingham United FC Soccer Hometown favorite Mason Wade of Bellingham Blazers shoots a wrist-shot past Cheney Leehawks Brandon Davis. Jon Bergman. Photo provided by Bellingham Blazers. The Blazers play in the Northern Pacific Hockey League (NPHL), an American Tier III Junior Hockey League. Since joining the NPHL in 2012, the Blazers have won two NPHL titles. They play at the Bellingham Sportsplex from mid-september to early April and games are often played on Friday or Saturday nights. Chuckanut Bay Rugby Rugby Chuckanut Bay Rugby is made up of seven youth teams and a men s and a women s team. It is part of USA Rugby, the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union and the British Columbia Rugby Union. The teams play home games in Ferndale, and admission is always free. Chuckanut Bay also hosts a Can/Ams 7 s Tournament every second Saturday in July. David Willoughby. Photo provided by Bellingham United. Known to fans as the Hammers, Bellingham United FC is the local semi-pro soccer team and plays in the Evergreen Premier League Washington, of which it is a founding member. The EPLWA season runs from mid-april to late-july, and United plays its home games at Civic Stadium. Bellingham United FC often fields current and former local college players Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 19

20 Shopping, Dining & Photo provided courtesy of Bellis Fair Mall. Photo by John Bare. A shopper s delight Whether you re hunting for bargains or looking for handcrafted wares and boutiques, Bellingham has the store for you. Value-driven shoppers will enjoy Bellis Fair Mall, housing department stores including Macy s, Maurices and JCPenny. Of course, Bellingham also has big box stores including Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, and many more. Shoppers delight in Fairhaven s historic district, with its cobble-stone street, courtyards, outdoor cafes and art galleries featuring local artisans, quaint specialty shops and restaurants. Bellingham s historic downtown is truly charming, and is the center of activity year-round. The cafés and waterfront shops add a unique flair to Bellingham, making it the perfect mix of rural beauty and lively urban energy. The amenities in the city are one of a kind; offering a multitude of specialty shops, boutique clothing stores, bohemian art galleries and haute cuisine. 20 A taste for everyone Willows Inn Beach Store Café provided courtesy of The Willows Inn on Lummi Island. From farm to table, gluten free and non-gmo, to chain restaurants, and critically acclaimed chefs, the region has something for everybody. If you re looking for fine dining with spectacular views of Bellingham Bay, look no further than the Lighthouse Bar & Grill at Hotel Bellwether, Keenan s at the Pier at the Chrysalis Inn and Spa, and Packers Oyster Bar at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa. If you re looking for an award winning chef and a critically acclaimed restaurant, look no further. The Willows Inn located on Lummi Island, just a few miles north of Bellingham, offers the finest dining experience in the Pacific Northwest. Window seating at the Lighthouse Bar & Grill at Hotel Bellwether delights with views of Bellingham Marina, Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. Photo by Genaro Photography, provided courtesy of the Hotel Bellwether. Erin Baker s Wholesome Baked Goods Building, by Erin Joy Nash Bellingham is the home to Erin Baker s Wholesome Baked Goods. Stop by and enjoy The Original Breakfast Cookie! Aslan Brewing is on a mission is to produce and distribute world-class organic ales, lagers, and soda-pop using local resources, sustainable and low-impact practices, and responsible sales techniques in order to promote a healthier, happier, and more environmentally conscious community. Photo provided by Aslan Brewing Company. Bellingham and Whatcom County are host to a multitude of microbreweries, wineries and distilleries. Wineries such as Samson Estates flourish on locally grown grapes. And for beer connoisseurs, Bellingham has a variety of local brew pubs including Aslan Brewing Company and Boundary Bay Brewing. Craft brewing and microbrews are so popular, that there is a 10-day Bellingham Beer Week festival to celebrate our favorite beverage! 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

21 Entertainment The Mount Baker Theatre is a 1,509-seat performing arts venue and national historic landmark in Bellingham. Photo by Damian Vines Photography, provided courtesy of the Mount Baker Theatre. Reading by Christos Christoforou. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham Fairhaven s Village Books is a community-based, independent bookstore and a popular tourist attraction. Right outside of Village Books is the Village Green, home to outdoor concerts, movies and a farmers market on varying days. If you re looking for a hotel in this one-of-a-kind area, visit the Fairhaven Village Inn. Within walking distance of everything in Fairhaven, the inn features breathtaking views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. Something for everyone MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES A Smithsonian affiliate, the Whatcom Museum has two locations in Bellingham s downtown cultural arts district. The Lightcatcher Building features contemporary art exhibitions and a interactive family gallery. Nearby, the landmark 1892 Old City Hall Building and the Syre Education Center hold vast collections of historical significance, spanning more than century. From painters to poets, photographers to musicians, the beauty of the region attracts artists of nearly every medium, finding creative inspiration in Bellingham. Musicians at Boulevard Park by Carolyn Hartman. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham. Theater and Music The Mount Baker Theater, a downtown Bellingham icon, spotlights the live arts that are the pulse of the region s quality of life. The 1927 architectural treasure includes a 1,500-seat theater and is home to the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, a variety of professional touring companies and local performances. When you re ready to laugh, The Upfront Theatre offers live improv comedy shows every Thursday through Saturday in downtown Bellingham. If you re lucky, you may get to see actor/comedian Ryan Stiles perform! The flourishing shops of downtown Bellingham have a wide range of amenities for consumers, from specialty shops located in historic downtown building, to the shopping strip located along Railroad Avenue. These flourishing streets are host to clothing stores, art galleries, record shops (yes, vinyl), cafés and more. Celebrate summer at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine. Photo provided courtesy of Richmond Public Relations. Established in Bellingham by world renowned improviser Ryan Stiles, The Upfront Theatre is a cabaret style venue that offers live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 21

22 Real Estate Written by Mary Kay Robinson, Windermere Real Estate Real Estate in Whatcom County has been following national trends with both rising rents and increased home prices. Thankfully, Whatcom County has not experienced the real estate frenzy of the Seattle market where multiple offers of 30 or more on a new listing are the norm. That being said, there are instances where well priced homes in popular neighborhoods receive multiple offers. It really comes down to the preferences of the individual in terms of lifestyle and purchasing power i.e. housing bang for the buck. Here is what happened in the Whatcom County Real estate market for Whatcom County saw a drop in inventory from over 5 months to 3 months. That statistic means that if no one else listed a home, it would take only 3 months to sell off existing housing inventory. If there is between 3-6 months of inventory, it is considered a balanced market. When housing inventory levels drop below 3 months, it is considered a sellers market. That puts pressure on prices. Thus the median home price in Whatcom County in 2015 rose 10.3% to $294,500. The city of Bellingham mirrored the same trend in The median home price in Bellingham rose from $297,500 at the beginning of the year to $328,000 for an increase of 10.3%. In Ferndale and Custer, the median home price was $276,750 at the end of 2015 but in January and February of 2016, the median prices jumped to $306,000 and $317,900 respectively. Median prices in Lynden in 2015 were relatively flat for 2015 ending with $319,500 but the Blaine/Birch Bay area rose 3% to $249,500. What does it all mean? Bellingham is the county seat and is home to Western Washington University and St Joseph s Hospital. Ferndale is the next closest city. Thus the bulk of the county population is centered in that area. Population growth combined with limited land supply due to the Growth Management Act puts pressure on home prices resulting in an increase in housing prices in those two cities. In general, the further away one gets from Bellingham, the more affordable the housing. Thankfully, Whatcom County does not have the traffic issues of larger metropolitan cities. The majority of the population in Whatcom County lives within 30 minutes of jobs, health services, Fall Reflection by Stacie Michaelson. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham. shopping and restaurants. Unlike Seattle to the Bellingham Housing Inventory south and Vancouver BC to the north, a family can choose a more rural lifestyle or life in a small town and still be within 30 minutes to recreational and cultural events. In the event one wishes to attend professional sports events, see big name musicians on their national tours or shop high end retail stores, it is a relatively easy to drive north or south (albeit with the normal traffic challenges of any big city) to enjoy big city life. The best part of a day in the big city though is the ability to leave it all behind and return to the beautiful landscape, easy commutes, friendly people and charming cities of Whatcom County. Winderemere - Front door Windermere Real Estate Whatcom Housing Inventory 2015 Whatcom County Home Prices City/Town Median Price Average Price Whatcom County $285,500 $319,659 Bellingham $325,000 $379,512 Birch Bay/Blaine $220,000 $299,164 Ferndale $282,000 $299,164 Lynden $295,000 $314,102 Mount Baker $165,000 $209,082 Nooksack Valley $229,500 $247,627 Sudden Valley $241,000 $249,575 Source: Lylene Johnson of The Muljat Group 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

23 Conference Centers Meeting Room Hotel Room Capacity Availability Bellingham Technical College n/a 3028 Lindberg Ave, Bellingham, WA (360) Best Western PLUS Heritage Inn McLeod Rd, Bellingham, WA (360) Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA (360) Chrysalis Inn & Spa th St, Bellingham, WA (360) Comfort Inn Meridian St, Bellingham, WA (360) Fairhaven Village Inn th St, Bellingham, WA (360) Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport Bennett Dr, Bellingham, WA (360) Hotel Bellwether Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA (360) La Quinta Inn & Suites W. Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA (360) Mount Baker Theatre n/a 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham, WA (360) Northwood Hall 300 n/a 3240 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA (360) Port of Bellingham n/a 1801 Roeder Ave, Bellingham, WA (360) Quality Inn Grand Suites E. Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA (360) Semiahmoo Resort, Golf & Spa Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA (360) Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA (866) SpringHill Suites by Marriott Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA (360) Super 8 Bellingham Airport I-5 Exit 262, Ferndale, WA (360) The Chrysalis Inn & Spa An ideal setting for your next conference Consider holding your next banquet, meeting, or tradeshow in beautiful Whatcom County. Whether you re looking for a waterfront hotel venue, a campus classroom, or a quaint coffee shop locale, the perfect setting is waiting for you. Planning a retreat is easy with the assistance of the conference coordinators at our local venues. They can accommodate all your needs: theatre seating, projection screens, a/v systems, gourmet food, and luxurious boardrooms, we have it all. Guest lodging is simple with so many hotels to choose from. You re toughest decision will be choosing a hotel with a martini bar or a spa and a room with a bay view or mountain view. The Woods Coffee 8-12 n/a th St, Lynden, WA (360) Western Washington University n/a 516 High St, Bellingham, WA (360) Whatcom Community College n/a Foundation Building West Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA (360) Hotel Bellwether Amy Parsons Photography 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 23

24 Lummi Nation The Lummi are Lhaq Temish, Survivors of the Flood Long before Europeans landed, the Lummi people, located throughout the northern corner of Washington State and lower B. C., followed the salmon across the Salish Sea. Each season brought with it new bounty and sustenance for their people, from the salmon and shellfish to berries and game. The Lummi Nation still lives and thrives in Whatcom County and is an active player in the local economy. Time has brought many changes to the Nation, with demands of the modern world now shaping their lives. Whiles some resources have changed, they have successfully continued to take advantage of the opportunities that improve the lives of their people, strengthening their economy and contributing to the health of natural resources used by all local residents. Provided courtesy of Lummi Nation. Lummi People: A Self-governing Nation For thousands of years, the Lummi were an independent and self-governing people. In 1855, the Lummi Nation and the United States formally recognized each other and signed the Treaty of Point Elliott. For nearly a century the daily governance of the Lummi Nation was not under the authority of the people, but the Bureau of Indian Affairs. That changed in 1988 when the Lummi Nation became one of eight tribes to enter into self-governance compacts. As the third largest tribe in Washington State, they govern more than 5,000 members and manage nearly 13,000 acres of tidelands on the Lummi Reservation. The Lummi manage their own government functions, including cultural preservation, economic development, education, employment training, health care, law enforcement and judicial system, natural resources and public works. Natural Resources: Restoration and Protection The Lummi people have always practiced sustainable harvesting of salmon and shellfish along the shorelines of the Salish Sea. Today the Lummi Nation combines both modern science and traditional knowledge to protect and restore salmon runs for future generations. Responding to declining salmon populations, the Lummi Nation created the Lummi Salmon Enhancement Program. Through the Lummi Natural Resources Department they enhance, manage and protect fisheries, forestry, hunting, hatchery, shellfish, sea-ponds, and water resources. The Nation launched the first shellfish hatchery of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and built local salmon hatcheries. Economic Development: Building partnerships, creating jobs The Lummi people have survived and prospered through adaptation and innovation. The reef net is one of the greatest symbols of their innovation: a fishing net, woven from nettles, that mimics a reef and attracts fish. For millennia, the reef net was the key to their way of life, harnessing the bounty of the Salish Sea, creating prosperity for their people, and allowing them to build a strong trade economy with other nations. Today, their prosperity comes not only from the sea but also from new enterprises and partnerships. In 2001, the Lummi Nation established the wholly owned Lummi Commercial Company to manage its consumer goods and services businesses. Today, LCC is the eighth largest employer in Whatcom County overseeing the operation of the Silver Reef Casino, Hotel and Spa, Convention Center and commercial businesses. In 2012 the Lummi Development Holding Compa- Provided courtesy of Lummi Nation. ny was formed to manage government contracting, working toward a prosperous economic future for the Lummi community and incorporating respect for the culture, natural resources, economic, social, educational, physical, and environmental needs and values of the people. Projects have created employment and a successful economic engine for both the tribe and Whatcom County residents. Looking toward the future. Just as the invention of the reef net allowed the Lummi to pull together, harnessing the bounty of the sea for the prosperity of all, the Lummi Nation continues to create new enterprises and partnerships to strengthen the regional economy for all of its residents Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

25 Lummi Nation Lummi Commercial Company Building a Sustainable Economy 260 Ttibticcti & Fitie Stiirits Lutitii Mitii Mtirt Silver Reef titisititi SLATER ROAD Stilish Villtige (ctitiitig stititi) KWINA ROAD Lutitii Hetilth tilitiic Lutitii Itidititi Busitiess titiuticil Ntirthwest Itidititi titillege HAXTON WAY Lutitii Isltitid Ferrti Fishertititi s titive Lutitii tititistructititi tititititititi Lutitii titititiercitil tititititititi Lutitii Fishitig Fleet The Lummi Nation generates: 3,198 jobs in Whatcom county $206,663,752 in wages $41,858,100 in capital investments Economic outputs of nearly $500M Economic Impact of the Lummi Nation, 2012, Johns For the Lummi Nation and For Whatcom County Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 25

26 Whatcom County Open for Business Evening Train by James Nicholson. Photo provided Courtesy of the City of Bellingham Whatcom County has created an attractive environment for new and expanding businesses. Always Ready by Stacie Michaelson depicts the constant activity at the Bellingham shipping terminal. Photo provided Courtesy of the City of Bellingham. 26 Whatcom County is open for business! If you re interested in opening a business or relocating your business to Whatcom County, call the Bellingham/ Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and we ll be happy to provide you with resources and referrals to help you get started. Why choose Whatcom? A highly educated workforce No state corporate or personal income tax WA State doesn t impose a tax on intangible assets such as bank accounts, stocks or bonds. WA State does not tax retirement income earned and received from another state. Low average UI tax rate 2.07% on the first $44,000 earned. Rates range from % Works compensation insurance based on business classification, experience and hours worked as opposed to paid wages which assures an inflationary increase is not built into the system when wages rise. WA State uses a Business & Occupation Tax (B&O) in lieu of an income tax, depending on the industry. This can be beneficial to companies since the flat rate tax system allows manufacturers to retain more earnings as profitability increases. Convenient transportation options: I-5 Eight trucking/freight companies Rail service Three cargo ship loading services Two ship loading/unloading facilities at Bellingham Cold Storage facility and Port of Bellingham Shipping Terminal Three nearby port at Port of Vancouver, Port of Everett and Port of Seattle Commercial /general aviation at Bellingham International Airport Custom Ports of Entry include Blaine and Sumas. Both operate 24/7. We have a number of private bonded warehouses and services in the county including T.C. Trading Co., and International Market Access Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

27 The Chamber The Voice of Business in Whatcom County The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry is the leading advocate for businesses in the Northwest Washington region. The chamber advocates for a strong business community and aims to make the Bellingham and Whatcom County area a great place to live, work, shop and play by influencing public policy, aiding in economic development and helping its members succeed. The primary role of a chamber of commerce is to help create a strong economy. We partner with a variety of economic development agencies to attract new business & industry to the area. The chamber is an independent, membership-based organization funded by its membership dues and event revenue. All the business events, community events and programs the chamber hosts are funded by those individual member businesses. By sponsoring the chamber s popular community events, members can reach new consumers thanks to the many marketing and outreach benefits an event sponsorship offers. The chamber is responsible for the annual Junior Parade, Junior Race, Blossomtime Parade and 4th of July Celebration. One of the chamber s key responsibilities is making sure that business has an equal and fair voice regarding the issues facing the community. The chamber s position was that the current housing situation in the community was the most important item that we needed to tackle and resolve in our community. The chamber brought together social services partners and industry leaders to discuss the problem of affordable housing, accessible The Chamber s monthly networking breakfast is the largest networking activity in the county, attracting attendees monthly. housing and homelessness in an effort to address these issues and get the community talking about solutions. With a variety of marketing and outreach benefits, networking opportunities, resources to help your business grow, and strong advocacy in all levels of government, there is no question that your voice Whatcom County Chambers of Commerce is heard louder and stronger as a member of the chamber. To join the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry, contact Member Director Marvin Riggs at marvin@bellingham.com, or fill out a membership form online at bellingham.com. Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 110, Bellingham, WA (360) Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center 4550 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Birch Bay, WA (360) The Chamber Speaker Series features speeches on subjects important to chamber members. Blaine Chamber of Commerce 728 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine, WA (360) Everson Nooksack Chamber of Commerce 103 West Main Street, Everson, WA (360) The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber discusses important business issues on its weekly radio program, The Whatcom Report, on KGMI radio. Ferndale Chamber of Commerce nd Avenue, Ferndale, WA (360) Lynden Chamber of Commerce 518 Front Street, Lynden, WA (360) Mount Baker Foothills Chamber of Commerce 7509 Mt. Baker Hwy., Maple Falls, WA (360) Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce 1423 Gulf Road, Point Roberts, WA (360) Sumas Chamber of Commerce 433 Cherry Street, Sumas, WA (360) Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 27

28 Economic Development and Business Resources Bellingham and Whatcom County are great places to do business. Our cost of living and active lifestyles make people want to live here. Businesses have access to an affordable and educated workforce. Additionally, the proximity to the Canadian border and major shipping lanes provides easy access for import/export. The business-friendly atmosphere has helped to create a variety of organizations and agencies whose job it is to attract and assist businesses in the county to help them succeed. Whatcom County offers recruitment activities and assistance provided by the Associate Development Organization (ADO) at the Port of Bellingham. As the lead economic development agency for the region, the Port of Bellingham is the first point of contact for companies looking to open a facility anywhere here in Whatcom County. The Port has close connections with the commercial real estate brokerage community, and can assist with site selection while keeping your project confidential. They work closely with state and local agencies to help clients get the information they need when they need it. Potential tax incentives, workforce training programs, Labor Shed Analysis are just a few things they can assist with in this area. The Port also brings in other agencies and advocacy groups according to the client s needs and goals. These typically are local organizations that work in the same sector as a prospective company and can provide valuable information about opening and operating a business here. Barkley Village is a 250-acre urban village with a mix of residential, retail, office and civic uses located in Bellingham. The Barkley Company s master plan has resulted in consistent economic growth and popularity among residents and businesses alike. Photo provided courtesy of the Barkley Company. In addition, Bellingham Technical College (BTC) works with local employers to ensure they have qualified employees. BTC is responsive to the training needs of local businesses and work closely with those employers to ensure that there are classes and training specifically for those jobs. Their proactive approach is evident in their recent manufacturing summit which tasked industry, education, and policy leaders on identifying action steps to address the manufacturing workforce skills-gap and ways to increase the number of graduates for the manufacturing industry. The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization that functions primarily as a business advocate. We work in partnership with the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Whatcom Council of Governments, local institutions of higher education, and economic development agencies on inbound recruitment of new businesses and industries. These targeted efforts are designed to attract a diverse assortment of industries to create opportunities for all citizens, regardless of their economic status and level of education, which helps to ensure a healthy local economy. In addition, the chamber offers a variety of programs to help the business community including networking events, speeches and professional development training. There is a variety of programs and organizations designed to help your business. Contact the appropriate organization below for information or call the Chamber (360) for a referral! Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 110 Bellingham, WA (360) bellingham.com Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism 904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA (360) Bellingham SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) 1313 E. Maple St. #591 Bellingham, WA (360) Downtown Bellingham Partnership 1310 Commercial St. Bellingham, WA (360) Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) 119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 110, Bellingham, WA (360) Northwest Workforce Council 217 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA (360) NW Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) 2200 Rimland Drive. Suite 210 Bellingham, WA (360) Port of Bellingham 1801 Roeder Ave, Bellingham, WA (360) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 115 Unity St., Suite 101 Bellingham, WA (360) Sustainable Connections 1701 Ellis St., Suite 221 Bellingham, WA (360) Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington (TAGNW) 114 W. Magnolia Street, Suite 505 Bellingham, WA (360) WorkSource Washington 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA (360) fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource/ Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

29 Whatcom County A valuable economic driver By Jeff Voltz, Project Manager, Northwest Agriculture Business Center When people think of Whatcom County they are likely envisioning urban Bellingham and Western Washington University, beautiful Chuckanut Drive and its fantastic bay views, or Highway 542 and the slopes of Mt. Baker. Or maybe they are just passing through and heading north to beautiful Vancouver and British Columbia. But Whatcom County also has over 115,000 acres of amazingly verdant and productive crop and pasture land, most of it lying within the Nooksack River watershed. Whatcom County s raspberry harvest represents approx. 70% of the nation s annual raspberry crop. Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. Whatcom County Agriculture is a strong driver for the economy of Whatcom County. According to the 2012 USDA Agricultural Census the total market value for the sale of commodity crops and livestock was $357 million. The county ranked No. 2 out of the 39 Washington counties in the sale of milk from cows and No. 9 in the sale of fruits, tree nuts and berries. Dairy and berry account for approximately 75 percent of the total market value of Whatcom County crops. The county harvest represents about 70 percent of the nation s entire annual raspberry crop. The berry industry employs approximately 7,000 people during the harvest period from mid- June through September. Adding value to commodity crops is the key to leveraging the $357 million in market value into $1 billion of economic impact for the county. Large berry producers add value to fresh berries through IQF (individually quick frozen) tunnels, and package the frozen berries for retail supermarkets and other outlets. Darigold, the region s large dairy cooperative, operates the nation s fourth-largest volume powdered milk plant in Lynden, with 150 associated jobs. And providing for the storing and handling the harvest of the sea and land for more than 65 years, Bellingham Cold Storage offers world-class storage, inventory control, and logistics services for the seafood, agriculture, and value-added food processing industries. Whatcom County has also attracted innovative and entrepreneurial food manufacturers. The county s proximity to I-5, the Vancouver, B.C. metro-area, and wonderful natural areas all combine to make the area an attractive place to live and establish a Whatcom County Jersey cows. Photo provided by NABC. Family-owned farms are framed by views of the Cascade Mountain Range by Robert James. Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. business. Nature s Path, commonly thought to be the nation s largest manufacturer of branded, certified-organic, packaged cereals, resides in the City of Blaine. Barlean s, first in flax oil sales nationwide in 2012, operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant outside of Ferndale. And Boundary Bay Brewery, named the nation s largest brew pub by volume in 2010, is still kicking out high-quality and popular craft beers in downtown Bellingham. If you are looking for a great place connect with the agriculture and value-added food manufacturing industries, as well as a great place to live and play, Whatcom County has much to offer Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 29

30 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z # 2020 Solutions 2018 Iron Street solutions.com 260 Tobacco and Fine Spirits 4940 Rural Ave. Ferndale WA D Corporation 2103 Grant St A A-1 Shredding, Inc. PO Box AAA Washington 4280 Meridian, Ste Access Living, Inc Harris Ave. # accessliving.net Accurate Lock & Security, Inc. 200 Prospect St Action Pages 1415 Pacific Drive Burlington WA Adelstein Sharpe & Serka 400 N Commercial St Advance Solutions Technologies, Inc Lemon Grove Dr Advanced Combustion Systems, Inc Alpine Way Affinity at Bellingham 3930 Affinity Lane Airporter Shuttle Bellair Charters 1416 Whitehorn St. Ferndale WA Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air PO Box Seattle WA Alaska Seafood Holdings Inc Roeder Ave Alaska USA Federal Credit Union th St Alcoa Intalco Works 4050 Mountain View Road Ferndale WA Alvord-Richardson Construction Co., Inc. PO Box Alzheimer Society of Washington 1308 Meador Avenue, Ste C American Legion Post No W. Bakerview Road American Red Cross Serving Northwest Washington 2111 King St An Employment Solution, Inc 1200 Dupont St Ste 2A anemploymentsource.com Ancon PO Box 3288 Ferndale WA Andgar Corporation PO Box 2708 Ferndale WA Andrews Tax Accounting & Bookkeeping 1149 Old Marine Dr Angel of the Winds Casino Hotel 3438 Stoluckquamish Land Arlington WA Angel s Tap House Brewery 3438 Stoluckquamish Arlington WA Anthony s at Squalicum Harbor 25 Bellwether Way local Anthony s Hearthfire Grill 7 Bellwether Way Apex Property Management, Inc F Street Applebee s Restaurant 1069 E. Sunset Dr Arthritis Foundation 1329 North State Street, # x 1 Artino Advisory Group P.S N. State Street # artinoadvisors.com Ascend Chiropractic 1409 Cornwall Ave Ascending Tree Service 1583 E Badger Rd Lynden WA Aslan Brewing Company 1330 N. Forest Street Assistance League Bellingham 2817 Meridian Street assistanceleaguebellingham.org Associated General Contractors of Wa 119 N. Commercial Street, Ste Auto Market 2305 Hawk Way Automated Mailing Services 880 Grant Ave. Blaine WA Ava Sakowski Marketing & Broadcasting 1840 Emerald Lake Way Avenue Bread & Deli 1313 Railroad Avenue B Ball Plumbing 1155 N. State St # Bank of the Pacific 100 Grand Avenue Banner Bank 1250 Barkley Blvd Banner Bank - Downtown 1600 Cornwall Ave Banner Bank - Fairhaven th St Baron Telecommunications 1204 Railroad Ave # Barre Rimland Drive, Ste # Barron Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc 5100 Pacific Highway, #103 Ferndale WA Barry s A-Ace Bail Bonds 227 Prospect St Baymont Inn & Suites 125 E. Kellogg Road Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

31 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

32 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Bayside USA, LLC 2321 E. Bakerview Road, Ste C Bellewood Acres 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden WA Bellingar Storage 1998 Midway Lane Bellingham Ace Hardware th St Bellingham Alive 909 Squalicum Way, # northsoundlife.com Bellingham Automotive 4116 Hannegan Rd bellinghamautomotive.com 32 Bellingham Bay Marathon PO Box Bellingham Business Journal 1909 Cornwall Ave Bellingham Cold Storage 2825 Roeder Ave Bellingham Explorer 424 W. Bakerview Rd., Ste 105 # Bellingham Farmers Market Association PO Box Bellingham Goodwill 1115 E Sunset Dr, # Professionals Recruiting Professionals Since 1992 Professional, Technical and Administrative Positions Direct Hire, Temporary and Temp-to-Hire Payroll Services for Projects & Internships Do you have Staffing needs? lwestbrook@baysidepro.com Looking for new opportunities? resumes@baysidepro.com Bellingham GuestHouse Inn 805 Lakeway Dr Bellingham Herald 1155 N. State St., Ste Bellingham Jazzercise 3302 Brandywine Way jazzercise.com Bellingham Physical Therapy, LLC th St Bellingham Technical College 3028 Lindbergh Ave Bellingham Tennis Club & Fairhaven Fitness 800 McKenzie Ave Bellingham Theatre Guild 1600 H Street Bellingham Towers LLC 119 North Commercial, Ste bellinghamtowers.com Bellingham Travel & Cruise 200 W Chestnut St Bellingham Wedding & Event Rentals 1971 Midway Lane, Ste E Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism 904 Potter St Bellis Fair Mall/General Growth Properties One Bellis Fair Parkway Bergen & Co Irongate Rd Best Buds Collective Gardens 2518 Meridian Street Best Western Plus Heritage Inn 151 E. McLeod Road BioLife Plasma Services 905 Darby Dr Birch Bay Waterslides 4874 Birch Bay Lynden Rd. Blaine WA Birch Equipment Rental & Sales 1619 Kentucky St Blossom Management Corporation 112 Ohio Street, Ste Blue Skies for Children 2505 Cedarwood Ave Ste Bluebird Social Media 6429 George Road Everson WA Bob Wallin Insurance 1844 Iron St Bornstein Seafoods Inc PO Box Boundary Bay Brewing Co 1107 Railroad Ave Boys & Girls Clubs Whatcom County 1616 Cornwall Ave # BP Cherry Point Refinery 4519 Grandview Rd Blaine WA Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

33 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Brigadoon Service Dogs 4759 Mission Road Caliber Home Loans 2200 Rimland Drive, Ste Cascade Radio Group 2219 Yew St. Rd sagacom.com/bellingham-wa Charter College 410 West Bakerview Rd. Bldg. F Bright Now! Dental 4291 Meridian St. # Campbells of REMAX Whatcom County 913 Lakeway Drive Cascades Job Corps Center PO Box 819 Sedro Woolley WA cascades.jobcorps.gov Chazzzam Signs & Graphics 420 Ohio Street Brigid Collins Family Support Center 1231 N. Garden St., # Canyon Industries PO Box 36 Deming WA Cascadia Cross-Border Law th St., Ste: Chicago Title Insurance Co 1835 Barkley Boulevard, Ste Brookdale Bellingham Retirement Community 4415 Columbine Dr Brookdale Fairhaven 2600 Old Fairhaven Parkway Brooks Manufacturing Co 2120 Pacific Street Brumbaugh Co. 510 Brook Way Lynden WA brumbaughco.com Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. 6 Bellis Fair Parkway Building Industry Association of Whatcom County 1650 Baker Creek Place Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad 2454 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle WA C Caitac USA Corp/N. B ham Golf Course 205 W Smith Rd Care Medical Group 4280 Meridian St., Ste: Carmichael Clark P.S. PO Box Carpet Liquidators 200 E Bellis Fair Parkway Cascade Ambulance Service Inc 1482 Slater Rd, Ste: A Ferndale WA Cascade Connections 1611 N. State St Cascade DAFO, Inc 1360 Sunset Ave Ferndale WA Cascade Natural Gas Corp 1600 Iowa St Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc Sunset Ave Ferndale WA CCSI Bookkeeping Services, Inc Meridian, Ste Cedar Male Medical 1100 Larrabee Ave Ste Center for Independence North Sound 114 W. Magnolia St Ste Central Moving & Storage/ United Van Lines 211 Anderson Rd Mt. Vernon WA CenturyLink th Ave Room 3200 Seattle WA CH2M Hill Engineering Services Inc. 21 Bellwether Way, Unit China Market Inc 1134 Finnegan Way - Ste Chmelik, Sitkin & Davis P.S Railroad Ave Christ the King Community Church 4173 Meridian St Chrysalis Inn & Spa th St CHS Northwest and WFC Retail & Convenience Stores 402 Main Street Lynden WA Chuckanut Bay Foods 5501 Hovander Rd., #1 Ferndale WA Chuckanut Feline Center 1214 Dupont Street Nancy Abbott AVP, Branch Manager Bellingham Branch 211 E Holly Street, Bellingham, WA p c f nabbott@columbiabank.com NMLS Monday Thursday 9:00 to 5:30pm, Friday 9:00-6:00pm Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

34 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Chuckanut Health Foundation 1500 Cornwall St., Ste Color Chiropractic 1114 Finnegan Way Comfort Inn 4282 Meridian St Copiers Northwest, Inc King Street, # Claus Meats Inc 2300 Cornwall Ave Columbia Bank 211 E. Holly Street Command Aviation 2010 W Bakerview Rd Coppinger Carter P.S. 100 Central Avenue ClickMonster 2950 Newmarket St Coldwell Banker Bain/Charly Myers 3610 Meridian Street charles-myers-jr-982 Rick Cornelius VP, Commercial Banking Columbia Distributing 6920 Salashan Parkway, Ste E201 Ferndale WA Comcast 400 Sequoia Dr Bellingham Branch 211 E Holly Street, Bellingham, WA p c rcornelius@columbiabank.com Monday Thursday 9:00 to 5:30pm, Friday 9:00-6:00pm Communities in Schools of Whatcom County PO Box whatcomcounty.ciswa.org Compass Point Survey Group, Inc 523 Front St Lynden WA Comprehensive Wealth Management th Street SW, Ste 102 Lynnwood WA Conover Insurance th Ave NE, Ste 725 Bellevue WA Cordata Family Dentist 147 W. Kellogg Rd Corion Landscape Management 6135 Portal Way Ferndale WA Costco Wholesale Inc 4299 Guide Meridian Country Financial/Lesa Boxx 1610 Grover street, #B1 Lynden WA Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

35 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z WELCOME TO FOUR POINTS Get the style and service you want, all at a great price at the newly renovated Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center. Relax in one of our 132 stylish guestrooms, take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a drink at Poppe s 360 Neighborhood Pub. Featuring 11,000 square feet of flexible event space, on-site catering, fast & free WiFi and more, you re always in for a great stay. Four Points Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center 714 LAKEWAY DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA LEARN MORE AT FOURPOINTSBELLINGHAM.COM 2016 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preferred Guest, SPG, Four Points and their logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affi liates. Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

36 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z CPAP Blowouts PO Box Cupcakes Like It Sweet 103 Stuart Rd cupcakeslikeitsweet.com Dawson Construction PO Box Diehl Ford Inc 1820 James St Cranberry 2295 Loomis Trail Rd Custer WA cranberry.com Crave Catering 2701 E. Smith Road CRE West Coast LLC 228 E. Champion Ste Criminal Data & E-Renter.com 4200 Meridian Street # D Dairy Queen 811 Iowa Street Dan s Automotive 2205 Woburn Street Data Link West, Inc. PO Box Data-Link West Inc Complete Computer SyStem ServiCeS (360) ericej@datalinkwest.com (360) Woburn St., Bellingham, WA Daylight Properties 1155 N. State St. Ste # Days Inn 215 N Samish Way Dealer Information Systems Corporation 1315 Cornwall Ave DeWaard & Bode 3944 Meridian St Dickerson Distributors 1313 Meador Ave DMA Insurance 1738 Iowa Street Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services 1407 Commercial St Double Barrel BBQ 6819 State Route 9 Sedro-Woolley WA Downtown Bellingham Partnership 1310 Commercial Street DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse 8 Bellis Fair Parkway Now Offering Special CD Rates 1.51%APY* & 1.77%APY* 24 & 36 Month Fixed Interest Rate Certificate 1270 Barkley Blvd Local Bankers Local Decisions Local Focus Interactive Teller Machine M-F 7am - 7pm Sat 9am-1pm Learn More > ourfirstfed.com > APY - 24 Months & 1.77% APY - 36 Months *APY is Annual Percentage Yield. $1,000 - $500,000 new money required. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. *To obtain this special rate the following requirements must be met; The account must be opened with money not previously on deposit with First Federal, an active First Federal checking account under the same ownership and the account must be signed up for estatement delivery with Online Banking. Rates are subject to change and are effective as of the date of this publication 3/1/16. Member FDIC 36 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

37 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z E Ecofriendzy Cleaning Service 1337 Franklin Street Econolodge Inn & Suites 3750 Meridian Street Ecotech Solar 814 Dupont Street ecotechsolar.com Electric Beet Juice Co Cornwall Ave Emergency Reporting 851 Coho Way, # Environmental Pest Control 3003 Bennett Drive Erie Environmental Products LLC 2435 Strider Lane, Ste Erin Baker s Wholesome Baked Goods 427 Ohio Street Evergreen Christian School 567 E Kellogg Rd Express Employment Professionals 4152 Meridian St. Ste: Exxel Pacific, Inc. 323 Telegraph Rd F Faber Construction 131 East Grover Lynden WA Fairhaven Village Inn, LLC th Street Faithlife Corporation 1313 Commercial St Family Care Network 709 W. Orchard Dr Farmers Insurance/Adam Vwich Agency 1401 Iowa Street farmersagent.com/avwich Farmers Insurance/Ghandi Vwich Agency 341 H Street Blaine WA Farmers Insurance/Raeann Scott 104 Prospect Street Favinger Plumbing Inc 1700 Kentucky St Final Touch Auto Spa 1916 Iowa Street Financial Plan, Inc Barkley Blvd, # First American Title Co of Bellingham 11 Bellwether Way, # First Federal 1313 East Maple Street, Ste First Federal 1270 Barkley Boulevard Fitness Gear & Training 1605 N State St Flow Motion 1920 Main St., #19 Ferndale WA Fortiphi, LLC 2400 Meridian, Bldg. B Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference 714 Lakeway Drive Fred Meyer 800 Lakeway Drive Fred Meyer 1225 West Bakerview Road G Gary s Plumbing & Heating 4760 Pacific Highway Ferndale WA Gateway Centre Executive Stes 1313 E. Maple St., Ste Genaro Photography 113 S. 41st Street genarophotography.com Gentle Dental/Interdent th Street Giuseppe s Al Porto 21 Bellwether Way, Ste GMB Entertainment 725 Sunset Pond Lane #E Gorman Publicity 1011 Queen Street Gown & Glove Consignment 1521 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

38 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Granite Construction 3876 Hannegan Rd Hamilton Place Apartments 4625 Cordata Parkway Hempler s BB Meat & Sausage Co 5470 Nielsen Avenue Ferndale WA Hilltop Restaurant & Catering 5645 Guide Meridian Green House Data 851 Coho Way, # Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport 3985 Bennett Dr Heritage Bank 265 York Street Hilton Home2 Stes Bellingham 805 Home Lane Green Leaf Recreational 4220 Meridian Street, # Hand Crank Films 1420 Meador Ave., Ste Heritage Bank 2504 East Bakerview Road Holiday Inn Express 4160 Guide Meridian express.ihg.com/bllex Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC 4200 Meridian Street # Hardware Sales, Inc James St Heritage Bank 920 West Bakerview Road Home Attendant Care, Inc King Street, Ste Guardian Security Systems, Inc Kentucky Street Healthy Living Center 2118 James Street Heritage Bank th Street Home Depot 420 Telegraph Road H Haggen, Inc. P.O. Box Hecht Aesthetic Center 2940 Squalicum Parkway # Highgate Senior Living 155 E Kellogg Rd Hoonah Cold Storage Sales 2825 Roeder Ave. Hops N Headz 3207 Northwest Ave Holiday Inn Express 4160 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

39 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Horton s Towing & Automotive, Inc 4058 Bakerview Valley Rd Hotel Bellwether One Bellwether Way HUB, International/The Unity Group 110 Unity Street I IBEW Local Union N State St Ste In Depth Investigation 8294 Fawn Crescent Rd Blaine WA indepthinvestigation.com Indus Travels Hammersmith Way Richmond BC Industrial Credit Union PO Box Interconnect Systems 1822 Franklin St International Children s House 2084 Alder Street Ferndale WA childrenshouseinternational.org International House of Pancakes # West Bakerview Road Int l Graphics & Design 1400 Elm Street Lynden WA Island Mariner Cruises 2621 S Harbor Loop Dr Slip J Jack s Bicycle Center 1907 Iowa St jacksbicyclecenter.net Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium 800 E. Sunset Drive John L. Scott Real Estate/Susan Sucee 2930 Newmarket Street, # Johnson s Towing, Inc 4058 Bakerview Valley Rd Judd & Black Appliance 2001 James Street juddblack.com Junior Achievement 1313 E Maple St, Ste K Keller Williams Realty-Bellingham 2211 Rimland Dr # Kelli Linville 3123 Eldridge Ave Kelly Services 2211 Rimland Dr. # Kelly s O Deli Catering 1554 Main Street Ferndale WA Ketchup+Mustard 115 West Magnolia Street, # Key Bank 1221 North State Street Largest Display of Appliances & Mattresses in Whatcom County! LARGEST SELECTION / BEST PRICES / GREAT SERVICE We are a local, family owned business! LOCAL DELIVERY ON IN-STOCK ITEMS $499 OR MORE!* *Restrictions may apply. See store for details. 0% SPECIAL FINANCING *On approved credit. Restrictions may apply. See store for details. ** Over 27 of the Best Brand Name Appliances & Mattresses 14 Service Technicians Serving Whatcom, Skagit & Island Counties Full Parts Department to back up every brand we sell! We Service What We Sell! APPLIANCES MATTRESSES FURNITURE BBQS MAIN STORE: 3944 MERIDIAN ST. OUTLET STORE: 4175 HANNEGAN RD. BELLINGHAM, WA Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

40 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z KeyBank 1000 Lakeway Drive Kona Ice Bellingham 802 Hinotes Court Lynden WA Kucumber Skin Lounge 436 W. Bakerview Road # Kulshan Commercial Investment Real Estate 114 W. Magnolia St., Ste Kulshan Cycles 100 E Chestnut St Kulshan Veterinary Hospital 8880 Benson Rd Lynden WA L La Quinta Inns & Suites 1063 W Bakerview Rd Larkin Place Apts. 355 Meadowbrook Ct Larson Gross PLLC 2211 Rimland Drive # Laserpoint Awards & Promotions 205 East Kelly Road Launching Success Learning Store 133 Prince Ave Les Schwab Tire Center 2121 James St lesschwab.com LFS Marine & Outdoor 851 Coho Way Liberty Tax Service 1701 Birchwood Avenue Lighthouse Mission Ministries 910 West Holly Street Limitless Law PLLC 1313 E. Maple Street, Ste Lithtex Northwest 2000 Kentucky St Little Caesars Pizza 1072 Lakeway Dr Liz Davis 138 S. 42nd Street Louis Auto Glass Inc 1512 N State St Lowe s of Bellingham 1050 E. Sunset Drive Lummi Commercial Company 2751 Haxton Way # Lummi Community Development Financial Institution 4920 Rural Ave. Ferndale WA Lummi Indian Business Council 2616 Kwina Road SPACIOUS SUITES W/KITCHEN FREE BREAKFAST Meet Our Newest Shareholders COMF FREE WIFI Jennifer Wright, CPA, MTX Jennifer has been a valuable member of our team for six years and focuses on corporate, partnership, and estate & trust tax planning and compliance. Kira Bravo, CPA COMFY, STYLISH & PACKED with PERKS Bellingham Airport Kira brings to our team her extensive experience in tax planning and compliance for individuals and their small-to-medium sized businesses. 40 ham Airport Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport 805 Home Lane Bellingham, WA bellinghamairport.home2suites.com 709 Dupont Street Bellingham, WA p Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

41 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Luna s Bistro 3004 Cinema Place Lydia Place PO Box lydiaplace.org Lyndale Glass 2012 N. State Street Lynden Sheet Metal Inc. 837 Evergreen St. Lynden WA M MacDonough Real Estate/ Gary Oaksford 833 Woodbine Way Management Services Northwest, Inc Northgate Spur, Unit Main Ferndale WA Manpower 216 W Champion St Marine Corps League Det Kansas Street Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots 1025 Potter Street, # Marriott SpringHill Suites 4040 Northwest Avenue Massage Envy Spa - Bellingham th Street Master Auto Tech PO Box Maul, Foster & Alongi 1329 N. State Street Ste Maurices 1 Bellis Fair Parkway # McDonalds Restaurants 3323 Northwest Avenue McEvoy Oil Co PO Box McKay s TapHouse & Pizza Pipeline 3016 Bennett Drive Merchants Credit Association 4120 Meridian St Ste 290A Merrill Lynch 2950 Newmarket St, Ste fa.ml.com/kehoe_rosbach Metcalf Hodges P.S. 709 Dupont Street Michael Business Machines, Inc W. Maplewood Ave mbmtoshiba.com Minuteman Press 1616 Cornwall Ave # Mobile Exchange, Inc. 279 C Street Blaine WA mobileservicesinc.com Moore & Co Midway Lane, Ste F Moser Enterprises, Inc Hovander Rd. #2 Ferndale WA Moss Adams LLP 2200 Rimland Drive Motel Byron Ave Mount Baker Council, BSA 3313 Meridian Mount Baker Theatre 104 North Commercial St Movement Mortgage 12 Bellwether Way, Ste Mt. Baker Lodging, Inc. PO Box 2002 Maple Falls WA Mt. Baker Vision Clinic PO Box Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

42 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Muljat Group Realters 510 Lakeway Drive North Cascades Health & Rehab 4680 Cordata Pkwy Northwest Recycling, Inc. PO Box R Opportunity Council 1111 Cornwall Ave., Ste: C Multiple District 19 Lions PO Box My Garden Nursery 929 E. Bakerview Road My Traffic Man Corporation/Legal Care Center Academy 1828 Franklin St. Ste D N Natural Way Chiropractic of Bellingham 2000 N State St NautiGirl Brands nautigirlbrands.com Neighborhood Mortgage NMLS# West Bakerview Rd # Noble Chiropractic 119 Grand Avenue Noel Communications, Inc PO BOX 2965 Yakima WA Northern Cross Collective 1311 Cornwall Ave Northern Light/Point Roberts Press Inc. 225 Marine Drive, #200 Blaine WA Northstar Stone & Landscape Supply 4840 Pacific Highway Northwest Economic Council Whatcom County PO Box Northwest Eye Clinic 3015 Squalicum Pky Ste Northwest Health Care Linen 4123 Strider Loop Rd Northwest Honda 2010 Iowa St Northwest Indian College 2522 Kwina Rd Northwest Jobs Alliance PO Box Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center 1775 Front Street Lynden WA nwwafair.com Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 1616 Cornwall Ave., # Northwood Hall 3240 Northwest Ave NW Cannabis Nursery (Northwest Organic Nursery, Inc.) 6283 Noon Road Everson WA O Oasys, Inc 1575 Port Drive Burlington WA Oh Snap! Event Photo Booth P.O. Box 932 Lynden WA Olsen Autobody & Collision, Inc 1919 Humboldt St Oltman Insurance Agency, Inc Meridian St, Ste Orphalee Smith, CPA PO Box Overhead Door Company of Bellingham 202 Ohio St Oxford Stes Bellingham 4051 Meridian Street oxfordstesbellingham.com P Pacific Party Canopies 455 Pease Rd Burlington WA Pacific Power Batteries 1511 Iowa Street Pak Mail 2950 Newmarket St, # PeaceHealth Laboratories 2901 Squalicum Parkway PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center 2901 Squalicum Pkwy Reach Bellingham consumers with PRAISE Call Stream Mobile praise1065.com PART OF THE CRISTA FAMILY Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

43 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Pearson Construction Corp 2034 Franklin St Pedal Party NW 501 Meador St., Ste Peoples Bank 1333 Cornwall Avenue Peoples Bank 3100 Woburn Street Pogozone 119 North Commercial, Ste Point Roberts Marketplace 480 Tyee Drive Point Roberts WA Port of Bellingham 1801 Roeder Avenue Port of Subs Reno NV Praise FM 2211 Rimland Dr., Ste 116 Bellingham, WA (360) Print & Copy Factory, LLC 4055 Irongate Rd Profection Painting PO Box 387 Maple Falls WA Puget Sound Energy 1329 N. State St Q Quality Inn Baron Stes 100 E. Kellogg Rd R Radiance Now 114 Magnolia, Ste Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery 3901 Unick Rd, PO Box 8 Ferndale WA PowerTek 4550 Birch Bay/Lynden Rd, #1140 Blaine WA powertek.net Pizza Hut/Emerald City Pizza, LLC Harbour Reach Dr., #200 Mukilteo WA Pozie by Natalie Columbia Neighborhood poziebynatalie.com Be Bank Savi. Savvy. It s our obsession. It s part of our DNA. Heck, it s where our new comes from. And it s what you can expect every time you walk through our front door, dial up our phones, or visit our website. We go above and beyond other banks. Using knowledge and expertise, our mission is to bring longterm success to our clients. It s who we are down to the core. Whether you own a business, a house or a dog, we are equal opportunity advocates, helpers, and champions of our clients. If wisdom, determination and a friendly smile are missing from your bank, maybe it s time to become bank savi Burlington S. Burlington Boulevard Bellingham Meridian Street Suite 104 Mount Vernon East Blackburn Suite 100 Loan Production Offices: Anacortes th St Suite B Oak Harbor NE Midway Blvd B-107 SaviBank.com Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

44 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Radley Muller Photography 4071 Hannegan Road, Ste Q Real Deals on Home Decor 4073 Hannegan Road, Ste C Recycling & Disposal Services, Inc 4916 LaBounty Dr. Ferndale WA Rice Insurance 1400 Broadway St Rainy Day Basement Systems, Inc th Ave., NE, Ste 5 Arlington WA Reco Branding 211 Grover St. Lynden WA recobrands.com Red Wagon Diaper Service 3904 Spur Ridge Land, Ste redwagondiapers.com Right at Home 114 W. Magnolia St., Ste Ram Construction General Contractors, Inc Pacific Highway Recreation Northwest PO Box RecreationNorthwest.org Keith Wallace Medicare Insurance Specialist Independent Health Insurance Broker keith@riceinsurance.com Medicare. Health. Life. Dental. Disability. Home. Business RiceInsurance.com 1400 Broadway, Bellingham, WA Red Wing Shoes 117 Telegraph Road Regal Entertainment Group 3005 Cinema Place Regus 2219 Rimland Dr., Ste REMAX Whatcom County Inc 913 Lakeway Dr Rocket Foods, LLC 306 W. Holly St rocketdonuts.com Rodan + Fields JeanieBerna.MyRandF.com Rollo Van Slyke Insurance Agency, Inc. 518 E. Magnolia Street Rosario Skin Clinic 3614 Meridian St, # rosarioskinclinic.com Striving to help you Live your Dreams A A A A RE/MAX G A A - Search For Your Next Home: Get the Value of Your Current Home: - - Find Out How We Market Your Home: 44 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

45 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR EVERYONE! LUXURY Award Winning Hotel & Spa Beautiful Views Indoor Pool & Sauna DINING 5 Diverse Dining Options A Multiple Award-Winning Steak House MEETINGS Flexible Conference Space Executive Suites 10,000 Sq Ft. Event Center Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

46 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z S Safeway 1275 E. Sunset Drive Salish Wealth Management, Inc Newmarket St., # Samson Estates Winery, LLC 1861 Van Dyk Road Everson WA San Juan Airlines 4167 Mitchell Way sanjuanairlines.com San Juan Cruises 355 Harris Ave. # Sanitary Service Company Inc. (SSC) 21 Bellwether Way Ste Saratoga Commercial Mgmt 228 E. Champion Street, Ste Saturna Capital Corp 1300 N. State St SaviBank 2417 Meridian Street, Ste Say It Better 1654 Bayon Rd Scotty Brown s Restaurant 3101 Newmarket St Ste brownsrestaurantgroup.com /scottybrowns SeaKamp Engineering Inc Hammer Dr Second Time Around Computers 3863 Hannegan Rd. # Security Solutions NW/Bellingham Lock & Safe, Inc N. State Street Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway Blaine WA Service Master Clean of Whatcom County 3900 Spur Ridge Lane SERVPRO of Bellingham PO Box Sherwin-Williams 122 Stuart Rd Signs By Tomorrow 2001 Iowa St. Ste: B Signs Plus 766 Marine Dr Sig s Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services 809 W. Orchard Drive, Ste # Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa 4876 Haxton Way Ferndale WA silverreefcasino.com Simple Box Storage 7350 Guide Meridian Rd. Lynden WA Simply Magical Princess Parties simplymagicalparty.com Skagit Bank PO Box Skagit Valley Casino Resort 5984 N Darrk Lane Bow WA SKB Events 314 E. Holly Street, # Skookum Kids th Street Sleep Number 4210 Meridian St Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino 3720 Meridian Street Small Business Development Center 115 Unity Street, # Smith Gardens 4164 Meridian Street, Ste Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance PO Box 551 Lynden WA Sonitrol Pacific 2221 California St. Everett WA Sound Beverage Distributors Inc 3901 Airport Way soundbeverage.com Special T Signs & Graphics 2206 Pacific St Speedy Automated Mailers Inc 2200 Queen Street, Ste Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living Co. 223 E. Bakerview Road Spring Hill Press Lawrence, #2130 Mt. Vernon MO State Street Insurance 1901 N State St agents.allstate.com/scott-richardson-bellingham-wa1 Steakhouse East Homestead Blvd., Ste A Lynden WA steakhouse9.com Steptime Media 3924 Irongate Rd. #C Stewart Tax & Accounting 1843 D Front Street Lynden WA Stoel Rives LLP 600 University Street, Ste 3600 Seattle WA Striker Products th Street, # Sunset Car Wash 1204 E. Sunset Drive sunsetcarwashwa.com Surety Pest Control 395 SE Midway Blvd. Oak Harbor WA Sustainable Connections 1701 Ellis Street, Ste sustainableconnections.org Swinomish Casino & Lodge Casino Drive Anacortes WA T T.C. Trading Company 1755 Boblett Street Blaine WA Talbot Real Estate, LLC 2200 Rimland Drive # barkleyvillage.com Team Technology 301 Telegraph Rd Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

47 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington 114 W. Magnolia St., Ste Terry Stach State Farm Insurance 424 W Bakerview Rd., # Testing Nutrition Po Box 1560 Blaine WA The Bellingham At Orchard 848 W. Orchard Drive thebellinghamatorchard.com The Crossing Guide Magazine & Tours 114 W Magnolia St - Ste thecrossingguide.com The Kona Bike Shop 1622 N State Street The Lairmont Manor 405 Fieldston Road The Language Exchange, Inc E. Fairhven Ave Burlington WA The Peter James Studios 314 East Holly Street, Stes 201 & The Salvation Army 2912 Northwest Ave The Upfront Theatre 1208 Bay Street # The UPS Store Meridian St., # The Western Front 516 High St., CF westernfrontonline.com The Willows Inn on Lummi Island 2579 West Shore Drive Lummi Island WA Thomson Law PLLC 21 Bellwether Way, Ste Thrivent Financial 805 Dupont St., Ste thrivent.com/fr/thomas.childs T-Mobile USA, Inc 340 W Bakerview Rd Toolhouse 2925 Roeder Avenue, # Tore Ofteness Photographer 2901 Martin Street Torre Caffe 119 N. Commercial St. # TownePlace Stes by Marriott 4050 Northwest Ave Tradewinds Capital Management 2211 Rimland Dr., Ste Trail Blazin Productions 2005 Division Street TriCo Office Interiors Inc 1205 Commercial St Trinity Western University 143 W. Kellogg Road Truth Tabernacle PO Box Turner Photographics 4682 Wynn Road Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016 U UBER uber.com UCanTrade, Inc Slater Road Ferndale WA Umpqua Bank 3102 Newmarket Street United Healthcare 7525 SE 24th St., Ste 200 Mercer Island WA United Site Services Ovenell Rd Mt. Vernon WA Unity Care NW 220 Unity Street Unity HR -1, Inc Meridian Street, # US Bank Of Washington 121 W. Holly St V Valpak of Northwest Washington 1333 King Street #C nwvalpak.com Vaughn S. Hagen, CPA, PS 1015 Dupont St vaughnhagencpa.com A Great Source for CORPORATE GIFTS Books, Gift Cards & More! ask about bulk discounts Veritas Media Productions 21 Bellwether Way, Ste Vibrant USA 3800 Byron Avenue # Village Books and Paper Dreams 1200/ th Street V s Barbershop 414 W Bakerview Rd Ste VSH CPA s 2200 Rimland Dr., Ste: Waddell & Reed W 2122 Barkley Blvd., Ste Wake Up Wellness, LLC 414 W Bakerview Rd., Ste. 110B Walmart # Meridian St Walton Beverage Pepsi Cola 1350 Pacific Place Ferndale WA Join us for the Sharpen Your Saw BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP The Heart of Historic Fairhaven Open Daily Exit #250 off I th Street, Bellingham, WA villagebooks.com 3rd Tuesdays, 11am-1pm

48 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Washington Gourmet Gifts / Excellent Investments, LLC 4152 Meridian Street, Ste Washington Restaurant Association 510 Plum St. SE, Ste 200 Olympia WA Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 23 Bellwether Way Ste. # Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 1616 Cornwall Ave # Wells Fargo Insurance Services 3101 Woburn Street West Mechanical, Inc Aldrich Road WestEdge Credit Union 2501 James Street Western Washington University Old Main Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center 1301 Broadway Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) 800 E. Chestnut St, Lower Level Ste whatcomalliance.org Whatcom Community College 237 W Kellogg Rd whatcom.edu Whatcom Community Foundation 1500 Cornwall Avenue, Ste Strong, Local Relationships Talk to our Business Services team today! ext Federally insured by NCUA. Whatcom Council of Governments 314 E. Champion wcog.org Whatcom County Association of Realtors 3317 Northwest Ave Whatcom County NFL Flag 1313 E. Maple # Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic 1310 N State St whatcomclinic.com Whatcom County Winery & Distillery Assn 2001 Iowa Street, Ste F whatcomwineries.com Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center 13 Prospect St., Ste Whatcom Educational Credit Union PO Box Whatcom Farm Friends 1796 Front Street Lynden WA Whatcom Humane Society 2172 Division Street Whatcom Land Title Company, Inc Young St Ste Whatcom Literacy Council PO Box Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect Street Whatcom Occupational Health 3010 Squalicum Parkway Whatcom PUD # Trigg Rd. Ferndale WA Whatcom Sound 5012 Samish Way # whatcomsound.com Whatcom Sports Commission 1225 Civic Field Way Whatcom Symphony Orchestra PO Box Whatcom Transportation Authority 4111 Bakerview Spur Whatcom-Skagit Housing 5373 Guide Meridian, #E WhatcomTalk 2950 Newmarket Street, # White Rock Courier Ltd. # Dearwent Way Delta BC Whole Foods Market 15 Lake Bellevue Drive, Ste 100 Bellevue WA Willdan Energy Solutions st Ave NE, Ste 4 Arlington WA Wilson Motors 1100 Iowa St Winco # East Bellis Fair Parkway Windermere Management by Ebright Wight, LLC 541 W. Bakerview Road Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

49 Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Inc 515 W. Bakerview windermerewhatcom.com Windermere Real Estate/Bill Henshaw 515 W. Bakerview Windermere Real Estate/Cerise Noah PO Box cerisenoah.withwre.com Windermere Real Estate/Lynda Hinton 515 Bakerview Rd Windermere Real Estate/Maria Chell Dahl 515 West Bakerview Road Windermere Real Estate/Mary Kay Robinson 515 W Bakerview Windermere Real Estate/Mike Kent 5370 Nootka Loop Blaine WA Windermere Realty/David Hovde 515 W.Bakerview Rd Wise Enterprises, LLC 3824 Williamson Way Wm T Follis Realtors 108 Prospect Street Woods Coffee th Street Lynden WA World With Wings Counseling 1116 Key St., # worldwithwingscounseling.com Y Yaremko, Eric DMD 520 Lakeway Drive, Ste: A Yeager s Sporting Goods 3101 Northwest Ave Yorkston Oil Co, Inc. PO Box Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Z Zippy Services, LLC 2440 Lee Way WaterfrontVenues Perfect for weddings & events. Open catering options allow your event to be as unique as you! Bellingham Cruise Terminal Blaine Boating Center Fairhaven Marine Park Squalicum Boathouse Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

50 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Accounting & Tax Services Andrews Tax Accounting & Bookkeeping Artino Advisory Group P.S. CCSI Bookkeeping Services Larson Gross PLLC Liberty Tax Service Metcalf Hodges P.S. Moss Adams LLP Orphalee Smith, CPA Signs Plus Stewart Tax & Accounting Unity HR -1, Inc. Vaughn S. Hagen, CPA, PS Veritas Media Productions VSH CPA s Advertising/Marketing/ Public Relations Ava Sakowski Marketing & Broadcasting Bellingham Explorer Bluebird Social Media Brumbaugh Co. Cranberry Gorman Publicity Int l Graphics & Design Say It Better Signs Plus Spring Hill Press Valpak of Northwest Washington Veritas Media Productions WhatcomTalk Agriculture Bellingham Farmers Market Assoc CHS Northwest and WFC Retail & Convenience Stores Smith Gardens Apartments Affinity at Bellingham Hamilton Place Apartments Larkin Place Apartments Appliances DeWaard & Bode Home Depot Judd & Black Appliance Lowes of Bellingham Art & Cultural Institutions Mount Baker Theatre The Peter James Studios Whatcom Museum Attorneys Adelstein Sharpe & Serka Carmichael Clark P.S. Cascadia Cross-Border Law Chmelik, Sitkin & Davis P.S. Coppinger Carter P.S. Limitless Law PLLC My Traffic Man Corporation/Legal Care Center Academy Stoel Rives Thomson Law PLLC Audio Visual Production & Equipment Faithlife Corporation GMB Entertainment Hand Crank Films Steptime Media Veritas Media Productions Whatcom Sound Auto Dealers Diehl Ford Northwest Honda Wilson Motors Auto Repair & Service Bellingham Automotive Dan s Automotive Diehl Ford Final Touch Auto Spa Les Schwab Tire Center Louis Auto Glass Master Auto Tech Northwest Honda Olsen Autobody & Collision Pacific Power Batteries Wilson Motors Aviation Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Command Aviation Port of Bellingham/Bellingham Int l Airport San Juan Airlines Bail Bonds Barry s A-Ace Bail Bonds Bakeries Avenue Bread & Deli Chuckanut Bay Foods Cupcakes Like It Sweet Erin Baker s Wholesome Baked Goods Banks Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Bank of the Pacific Banner Bank Caliber Home Loans Columbia Bank First Federal Heritage Bank Industrial Credit Union Key Bank Movement Mortgage Neighborhood Mortgage NMLS#62776 Peoples Bank SaviBank Skagit Bank Umpqua Bank US Bank Of Washington Whatcom Educational Credit Union Wells Fargo Home Mortgage WestEdge Credit Union Barbershop V s Barbershop Bicycles Jack s Bicycle Center V s Barbershop The Kona Bike Shop Kulshan Cycles Brewery/Winery/Distillery Angel s Tap House Brewery Aslan Brewing Company Bellewood Acres Boundary Bay Brewing Co. Samson Estates Winery Bridal & Tuxedo Gown & Glove Consignment Broadcasting Cascade Radio Group Praise FM Building Materials Hardware Sales Home Depot Lowe s of Bellingham Lyndale Glass Overhead Door Company of Bellingham Sherwin-Williams Car Wash Sunset Car Wash Casino Angel of the Winds Casino Hotel Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Skagit Valley Casino Resort Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino Swinomish Casino & Lodge Catering Services Crave Catering Double Barrel BBQ Kelly s O Deli Catering Northwood Hall Charters/Boats/Planes/Buses Airporter Shuttle Bellair Charters Island Mariner Cruises San Juan Airlines San Juan Cruises Children s Entertainment Simply Magical Princess Parties Chiropractors Ascend Chiropractic Color Chiropractic Natural Way Chiropractic of Bellingham Noble Chiropractic Churches Christ the King Community Church Truth Tabernacle Cleaning Service Ancon Carpet Liquidators Ecofriendzy Cleaning Service SERVPRO of Bellingham Zippy Services Coffee Shop Woods Coffee Collection Agency Merchants Credit Association Communication/Telecommunication Baron Telecommunications CenturyLink Comcast Green House Data Interconnect Systems Noel Communications Pogozone PowerTek T-Mobile USA Computer Services/ Website Development 3D Corporation Advance Solutions Technologies ClickMonster Data Link West Int l Graphics & Design Ketchup+Mustard Print & Copy Factory Second Time Around Computers Team Technology Toolhouse Computer Software/Hardware Dealer Information Systems Corporation Emergency Reporting Faithlife Corporation Oasys Construction & Contractors Alvord-Richardson Construction Co. Associated General Contractors of Washington Building Industry Association of Whatcom County Dawson Construction Exxel Pacific Faber Construction Granite Construction Pearson Construction Corp Profection Painting Rainy Day Basement Systems Ram Construction General Contractors Service Master Clean of Whatcom County Whatcom Gutter Co. Consultant Willdan Energy Solutions Diaper Deliver Service Red Wagon Diaper Service Distributors BP Cherry Point Refinery Claus Meats Columbia Distributing Dickerson Distributors Hempler s BB Meat & Sausage Co. McEvoy Oil Co. Moser Enterprises Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery Sound Beverage Distributors Inc UCanTrade Walton Beverage Pepsi Cola Yorkston Oil Co Economic Development Lummi Commercial Company Employee Benefits & Consultants Fortiphi HUB, International Rice Insurance Employment Agencies An Employment Solution Bayside USA Cascade Connections Cascades Job Corps Center Express Employment Professionals Kelly Services Manpower Engineers CH2M Hill Engineering Services Maul, Foster & Alongi Entertainment GMB Entertainment Mount Baker Theatre Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center Pedal Party NW Regal Entertainment Group Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Skagit Valley Casino Resort 50 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

51 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z The Upfront Theatre Whatcom Symphony Orchestra Event Management Bellingham Bay Marathon Bellingham Wedding and Event Rentals Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center Northwood Hall Oh Snap! Event Photo Booth Pacific Party Canopies Recreation Northwest Simply Magical Princess Parties SKB Events Financial & Financial Advisors Comprehensive Wealth Management Country Financial/Lesa Boxx Financial Plan First Federal Key Bank Lummi Community Development Financial Institution Merrill Lynch Mobile Exchange, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Salish Wealth Management Saturna Capital Corp Thrivent Financial Tradewinds Capital Management Waddell & Reed Wells Fargo Advisors Florist & Gift Baskets Haggen Pozie by Natalie Washington Gourmet Gifts Food Products Bornstein Seafoods Claus Meats Double Barrel BBQ Erin Baker s Wholesome Baked Goods Hempler s BB Meat & Sausage Co. Kona Ice Bellingham Food Storage Bellingham Cold Storage Hoonah Cold Storage Sales Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium Sig s Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center Garbage & Recycling Northwest Recycling, Inc. Recycling & Disposal Services Sanitary Service Company (SSC) Golf Courses North Bellingham Golf Course Semiahmoo Resort, Golf & Spa Government/Tribal Kelli Linville Lummi Commercial Company Lummi Indian Business Council Port of Bellingham Whatcom Council of Governments Grocery Stores Costco Fred Meyer Haggen Safeway Whole Foods Market Winco Hardware Bellingham Ace Hardware Hardware Sales Home Depot Lowe s of Bellingham Home Décor/Accessories Real Deals on Home Decor Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016 Hotel/Motel/Bed & Breakfast Baymont Inn & Suites Bellingham GuestHouse Inn Best Western Plus Heritage Inn Chrysalis Inn & Spa Comfort Inn Days Inn Econolodge Inn & Suites Fairhaven Village Inn Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport Hilton Home2 Suites Bellingham Holiday Inn Express Hotel Bellwether La Quinta Inns & Suites Marriott SpringHill Suites Motel 6 Mt. Baker Lodging Oxford Suites Bellingham Quality Inn Baron Suites Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Skagit Valley Casino Resort The Willows Inn on Lummi Island TownePlace Suites by Marriott Imports/Exports China Market T.C. Trading Company Insurance Bob Wallin Insurance Conover Insurance Country Financial/Lesa Boxx DMA Insurance Farmers Insurance/Adam Vwich Agency Farmers Insurance/Ghandi Vwich Agency Farmers Insurance/Raeann Scott Group of Health Insurance Services HUB, International/The Unity Group Oltman Insurance Agency Rice Insurance Rollo Van Slyke Insurance Agency Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance State Street Insurance Terry Stach State Farm Insurance Vibrant USA Waddell & Reed Wells Fargo Insurance Services Landscape Services Corion Landscape Management Northstar Stone & Landscape Supply Laser Skin Care & Hair Removal Hecht Aesthetic Center Locksmith Accurate Lock & Security Mailing/Postal Services Automated Mailing Services Pak Mail Speedy Automated Mailers The UPS Store 2472 Maintenance & Repair West Mechanical Manufacturers Advanced Combustion Systems Alcoa Intalco Works Brooks Manufacturing Canyon Industries Cascade DAFO SeaKamp Engineering Marijuana 2020 Solutions Best Buds Collective Gardens Green Leaf Recreational Healthy Living Center Northern Cross Collective NW Cannabis Nursery (Northwest Organic Nursery) Trail Blazin Productions Marine Service & Supply LFS Marine & Outdoor Port of Bellingham Massage & Day Spas Chrysalis Inn & Spa Massage Envy Spa - Bellingham Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa Skagit Valley Casino Resort Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Medical Services & Supplies CPAP Blowouts Northwest Health Care Linen Unity Care NW Whatcom Occupational Health Military/Fraternal Marine Corps League Det Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Moving & Storage Bellingar Storage Central Moving & Storage/United Van Lines Simple Box Storage/getSimpleBox.com Newspapers & Magazines Auto Market Dealer Bellingham Alive Bellingham Business Journal Bellingham Herald Northern Light/Point Roberts Press The Crossing Guide Magazine & Tours The Western Front Nonprofits Alzheimer Society of Washington American Legion Post No. 7 Arthritis Foundation Assistance League Bellingham Bellingham Farmers Market Association Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Building Industry Association of Whatcom County Blue Skies for Children Boy Scouts of America /Mount Baker Council Boys & Girls Clubs Whatcom County Brigadoon Service Dogs Brigid Collins Family Support Center Center for Independence North Sound Chuckanut Health Foundation Communities in Schools of Whatcom County Downtown Bellingham Partnership Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services Bellingham Goodwill International Children s House Junior Achievement Lighthouse Mission Ministries Multiple District 19 Lions Lydia Place Marine Corps League Det Northwest Economic Council Whatcom County Northwest Jobs Alliance Opportunity Council American Red Cross Serving Northwest Washington Skookum Kids Small Business Development Center Sustainable Connections Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington The Salvation Army Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Washington Restaurant Association Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) Whatcom Community Foundation Whatcom County Association of Realtors Whatcom County NFL Flag Whatcom County Winery & Distillery Assn Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center Whatcom Farm Friends Whatcom Humane Society Whatcom Sports Commission Whatcom-Skagit Housing Office Supplies & Furniture Copiers Northwest, Inc. Michael Business Machines, Inc. Oasys, Inc TriCo Office Interiors Inc Overhead Doors Overhead Door Company of Bellingham Pest Control Environmental Pest Control Surety Pest Control Pharmacies Fred Meyer Haggen, Inc. Safeway WalMart Photographers Radley Muller Photography The Peter James Studio Turner Photographics Plasma Center BioLife Plasma Services Plumbing/Septic Systems Ball Plumbing Favinger Plumbing Inc Gary s Plumbing & Heating Portable Restrooms Sanitary Service Company (SSC) United Site Services Printers/Graphic Design Automated Mailing Services Lithtex Northwest 51

52 Guide to Member Businesses and Services A-Z Minuteman Press Print & Copy Factory Reco Branding Solutions Speedy Automated Mailers Inc Private Investigators In Depth Investigation Pre-employment Screening Criminal Data & E-Renter.com Promotional Products Bergen & Co. Chazzzam Signs & Graphics Laserpoint Awards & Promotions Signs By Tomorrow Signs Plus Special T Signs & Graphics Striker Products Print & Copy Factory Reco Branding Solutions Real Estate/ Commercial & Industrial CRE West Coast Kulshan Commercial Investment Real Estate Moore & Co. Port of Bellingham Real Estate & Property Management Apex Property Management, Inc. Barkley Village / Talbot Real Estate Bellingham Towers Blossom Management Corporation Campbells of REMAX Whatcom County Chicago Title Insurance Co Coldwell Banker Bain/Charly Myers Daylight Properties First American Title Co. of Bellingham Gateway Centre Executive Suites John L. Scott Real Estate/ Susan Sucee Keller Williams Realty-Bellingham MacDonough Real Estate/ Gary Oaksford Management Services Northwest Muljat Group Realters Regus REMAX Whatcom County Inc Saratoga Commercial Mgmt Whatcom Land Title Company, Inc. Windermere Management by Ebright Wight Windermere Real Estate Whatcom Windermere Real Estate/Bill Henshaw Windermere Real Estate/Cerise Noah Windermere Real Estate/ Lynda Hinton Windermere Real Estate/Maria Chell Dahl Windermere Real Estate/Mary Kay Robinson Windermere Real Estate/Mike Kent Windermere Realty/David Hovde Wise Enterprises Wm T Follis Realtors Recreation Birch Bay Waterslides Jack s Bicycle Center North Bellingham Golf Course Recreation Northwest Rentals/Party Equipment Bellingham Wedding and Event Rentals Birch Equipment Rental & Sales 52 Oh Snap! Event Photo Booth Pacific Party Canopies Restaurants Anthony s at Squalicum Harbor Anthony s Hearthfire Grill Applebee s Restaurant Bellewood Acres Boundary Bay Brewing Co Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy Queen Electric Beet Juice Co. Giuseppe s Al Porto Hilltop Restaurant & Catering Hops N Headz International House of Pancakes Little Caesars Pizza Luna s Bistro Marriott SpringHill Suites McDonalds Restaurants Pizza Hut/Emerald City Pizza Port of Subs Rocket Foods Scotty Brown s Restaurant Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino Steakhouse 9 The Willows Inn on Lummi Island Torre Caffe Woods Coffee Retail 260 Tobacco and Fine Spirits Bellis Fair Mall Cellular Sales of Washington, Inc. Costco Wholesale Inc DeWaard & Bode DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Fred Meyer Gown & Glove Consignment Home Depot Jack s Bicycle Center Judd & Black Appliance Kulshan Cycles Launching Success Learning Store LFS Marine & Outdoor Lowes of Bellingham Maurices My Garden Nursery NautiGirl Brands Point Roberts Marketplace Red Wing Shoes Safeway Sleep Number The Kona Bike Shop Village Books and Paper Dreams Walmart Winco Yeager s Sporting Goods Retirement Community/ Assisted Living Access Living Brookdale Bellingham Retirement Community Brookdale Fairhaven Highgate Senior Living Home Attendant Care Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living The Bellingham At Orchard Schools/Colleges Bellingham Technical College Charter College Evergreen Christian School Northwest Indian College Trinity Western University Western Washington University Whatcom Community College Security Systems Guardian Security Systems, Inc. Security Solutions NW/Bellingham Lock & Safe Sonitrol Pacific Shredding Services A-1 Shredding, Inc. Sanitary Service Company Inc. (SSC) Skin Care Hecht Aesthetic Center Rodan + Fields Solar & Renewable Energy Ecotech Solar Surveyors Compass Point Survey Group, Inc Telephone Directory Action Pages Tenant Screening Criminal Data & E-Renter.com Theaters Bellingham Theatre Guild Mount Baker Theatre Regal Entertainment Group The Upfront Theatre Whatcom Symphony Orchestra Tour Operator Airporter Shuttle Bellair Charters Island Mariner Cruises Towing Services Horton s Towing & Automotive Johnson s Towing Translation & Interpretation Services The Language Exchange Transportation Airporter Shuttle Bellair Charters Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad Island Mariner Cruises San Juan Airlines San Juan Cruises UBER White Rock Courier Whatcom Transportation Authority Travel Agencies AAA Washington Bellingham Travel & Cruise Indus Travels Tree Removal Ascending Tree Service Union/Brotherhood IBEW Local Union 191 Utilities Cascade Natural Gas Corp Puget Sound Energy Whatcom PUD #1 Vacation Rentals Mt. Baker Lodging Kulshan Veterinary Hospital Whatcom Humane Society Water/Water Treatment Erie Environmental Products Wedding/Wedding Planners Bellingham Wedding and Event Rentals Gown & Glove Consignment San Juan Cruises Skagit Valley Casino Resort Wholesale Outlets Alaska Seafood Holdings Veterinarians Chuckanut Feline Center Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2016

53 Relocation Information Driver s License, Plates & Tabs Department of Motor Vehicles 4180 Cordata Parkway, Bellingham Mortgage Companies Caliber Home Loans Movement Mortgage Neighborhood Mortgage Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Moving & Storage Bellingar Storage Central Moving & Storage / United Van Lines Real Estate (Residential) Campbells of REMAX Whatcom County Coldwell Banker Bain/Chary Myers John L. Scott Real Estate / Susan Sucee Keller Williams Realty-Bellingham MacDonough Real Estate / Gary Oaksford Muljat Group Realtors REMAX of Whatcom County Windermere Real Estate Whatcom Windermere Real Estate / Bill Henshaw Windermere Real Estate / Cerise Noah Windermere Real Estate / Lynda Hinton Windermere Real Estate / Maria Chell Dahl Bellingham Station by Kirk Gulden. Photo provided by the City of Bellingham Windermere Real Estate / Mary Kay Robinson Windermere Real Estate / Mike Kent Windermere Realty / David Hovde Wm. T. Follis Realtors Title Companies Chicago Title Insurance Co First American Title Company of Bellingham Whatcom Land Title Company Transportation AMTRAK Whatcom Transit Authority ridewta.com Utilities Communication/Telecommunication CenturyLink Comcast T-Mobile USA Electric City of Blaine Electric, Water & Sewer Services City of Sumas Electric, Water & Sewer Services Public Utility District # Puget Sound Energy Natural Gas Cascade Natural Gas Propane CHS Northwest and WFC Retail & Convenience Stores Recycling & Sanitation Northwest Recycling Recycling & Disposable Services Inc Sanitary Services Company (SSC) Water & Sewer Public Utility District # Birch Bay Water & Sewer District City of Bellingham Water & Sewer Services City of Blaine Electric, Water & Sewer Services City of Everson Water & Sewer Services City of Ferndale Water & Sewer Services City of Lynden Water & Sewer Services City of Nooksack Water & Sewer Services City of Sumas Electric, Water & Sewer Services Lake Whatcom Sewer District Voter Registration Whatcom County Election Division Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry 53

54 Annual Events Ski to Sea kayakers race along Bellingham Bay from Squalicum Harbor to the finish line at Marine Park. Photo provided courtesy of the City of Bellingham Blossomtime Parade Stacee Sledge of WhatcomTalk When: Saturday, May 28th Noon 2:00pm Where: Cornwall Street, Bellingham Northwest Washington Fair Amusement rides are only one small part of the fun at the Northwest Washington Fair! There s something for everyone at the fair! Photo provided by the Northwest Washington Fair. When: Monday, August 15th Saturday, August 20th Where: NW Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front Street, Lynden, WA When: Friday, May 20th 6:00pm 7:00pm Where: Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham When: Saturday, May 21st 8:00pm 3:00pm Where: Lake Padden Park 54 Junior Parade The Blossomtime Parade features a dozen high school bands in the annual parade which is a highlight for the crowds lining the downtown streets. Junior Race For those not quite old enough to compete in the Ski to Sea Race, the Chamber hosts the Junior Race for youngsters in 3rd grade and older which includes running, biking, back2back ball carry, soccer and obstacle course. Ski to Sea Race The new ski to sea photo is Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce When: Sunday, May 29th Where: Mount Baker to Bellingham Bay Haggen Family 4th of July Live performances, a beer garden and fireworks are presented annually by the chamber, the Port of Bellingham and Haggen. Photo provided courtesy of the Port of Bellingham. When: Monday, July 4th 11:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Where: Zuanich Park Lynden PRCA Rodeo The Lynden PRCA Rodeo is always a highlight of the annual Northwest Washington Fair. Photo courtesy of the Northwest Washington Fair. When: Tuesday, August 16th Wednesday, August 17th Where: NW Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front Street, Lynden, WA 2016 Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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