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Oct. 20 is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day!

10/20/2021

 
First things first - Thank you to the 500+ businesses and organizations that choose Chamber membership as an investment in their business and in our community!  We're proud of the work our Chamber does to strengthen businesses and promote growth in the greater Washington area, and we're grateful for the members that support us as we work to fulfill our mission.

For local businesses and organizations that aren't yet members, we'd like to take the opportunity to tell you more about our Chamber, and the benefits of membership.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact our office at (636) 239-2715 or e-mail us!

Our Mission in Action

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Board Room Rental
E-mail Updates & Resources
Education Series
Networking Events
MEWA Health Insurance Program
Young Professionals Development
Promotion Opportunities

- Website
- Blog
- Sponsorship
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Partnerships
- City of Washington
- Downtown Washington, Inc.
Participation
- Economic Vitality Committee
- CORE Restructuring
- Washington Civic Industrial Corp.

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Washington Town & Country Fair
Music at the Market
Student-Business Partnership
Pumpkin Palooza
Farmers' Market
Olde Fashioned Christmas
Leadership Academy of Washington
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Partnership
- City of Washington Economic Development
Participation
- 353 Redevelopment Corp.
Publication
- Insight / Year In Review
Relocation Marketing
- Community website, washmo.org
- Young Professionals Video Series
- Targeted Marketing Campaign
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About Chamber Membership

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Top 10 Reasons to Join the Chamber

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About the Chamber
With over 500 members and an annual operating budget that exceeds $2 million, the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce has been ranked the second-largest chamber in the region by the St. Louis Business Journal. Our chamber, founded in 1923, is unique because we have three main operating components;  the Chamber Office, the Washington Town & Country Fair, and the Washington Division of Tourism. The Town & Country Fair is the third-largest fair in the state, bringing five days of fun and entertainment to Washington every August.  In 1999, a lodging tax was created, with proceeds going specifically towards marketing Washington as a tourist destination.  The Director of Tourism has been employed by the Chamber since the position was created.  
 

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Missouri Chamber MFG Summit

10/18/2021

 
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On October 27, the Missouri Chamber is bringing together manufacturers from across the state at the first-of-its-kind MFG Summit. This hybrid summit allows attendees to join virtually or in-person at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. We have an agenda full of the most pressing topics in manufacturing: supply chain resiliency, building talent through apprenticeships, cybersecurity threats, smart factory technologies and post-pandemic manufacturing in Missouri. 

As a member of the Missouri Chamber Federation, we want to offer a discounted rate for the upcoming summit. We’ve created a special promotional code just for you and your members. Use MCF20 when registering to receive 20% off. 

We encourage you to share this information and special promo code with your membership to help connect our manufacturers state-wide! If you need graphics or sample text for your communication, please reach out to Ashley Schwab, Director of Conference Development at the Missouri Chamber - [email protected]  

As an extra incentive to spread the word, forward your MFG Summit promotional email to Ashley to receive one complimentary registration for either yourself or a member of your local chamber staff. 
Brought to you by the Missouri Chamber Manufacturing Alliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with top industry professionals and help grow manufacturing in your community. Click here for more information and to register!

Planning Underway for Pumpkin Palooza

10/12/2021

 
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After cancellations in previous years for weather and COVID, Pumpkin Palooza will return for 2021!  The free Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Main Street between Elm & Pine.  The Farmers’ Market will open at regular time (8:00 a.m.) and remain open for the duration of the event.  In addition to favorites like the downtown merchant candy crawl, activity booths, pumpkin roll, costume contest, ghost hunt, and giant pumpkin weigh-in, 2021 brings the return of the Baking Contests, plus BINGO and a Cake/Treat Walk.  Other entertainment includes Story Time, a performance from Babaloo, interactive Safety Town, Pony Rides, and Monkey Bus.  

More information, as well as registration forms and a complete schedule of events, can be found at www.washmochamber.org/pumpkin or on the “Pumpkin Palooza (2021)” Facebook Event.  For additional questions, please contact the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce at (636) 239-2715 or e-mail [email protected].  

On-site Registration Only:
Pumpkin Roll (register by 11:45 a.m.)
Pumpkin Decorating / Ugliest Pumpkin / Ugliest Gourd  (register by 2:00 p.m.)

Pre-Registration Encouraged:
Baking Contests
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In

No Registration Required:
Farmers’ Market Cake/Treat Walk
Ghost Hunt
BINGO
Costume Contest

Craft & Gift Expo is Nov. 20!

10/12/2021

 
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​The Washington Farmers’ Market will host its annual “Craft & Gift Expo” on Saturday, November 20 at the Washington Knights of Columbus Hall.  The one-day event will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.  The expo will feature over 60 booths, including vendors from the Washington Farmers’ Market, as well as other local businesses, direct sales companies, and craft/gift sellers.  There is no admission charge for the event.  Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Interested vendors should register online at www.washmomarket.com/expo.  Questions can be directed to Amanda at the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce (636-239-2715 x106, [email protected]).  More information on the Washington Farmers’ Market and the Craft & Gift Expo can be found at www.washmomarket.com.  

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OUR MISSION: 
The Chamber brings businesses together to provide leadership in supporting services and programs that enhance the economic and educational opportunities to improve the quality of life for all.
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OUR VISION:
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Connecting businesses to build a better community.
OUR VALUE FOCUS:
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Strengthening Business, Bettering the Local Economic Climate, Enhancing the Quality of Life, Promoting Growth
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