• Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WASHINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
  • 323 W Main Street
    Washington, MO  63090
  • (636) 239-2715
  • info@washmo.org
  • aBOUT uS
  • About Us
  • EVENTS
    • Community Calendar
      • Submit an Event
    • Annual Banquet
    • Business Breakfast
    • Cajun Festival
    • Government Forum
    • Golf Tourney
    • Member Luncheon
    • Music at the Market
    • Olde Fashioned Christmas
    • Pumpkin Palooza
    • Summer Mixer
    • Winter Mixer
  • Programs
    • Awards
    • School/Business Partnership
    • Leadership Academy of Washington
    • Young Professionals
  • Benefits
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Join Now!
    • Board Room Rental
    • MEWA Insurance
    • Ribbon Cuttings
    • Sponsorship
    • Business Resources
  • NEWS
    • Our Blog
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE IN WASHMO
  • About Us
  • EVENTS
    • Community Calendar
      • Submit an Event
    • Annual Banquet
    • Business Breakfast
    • Cajun Festival
    • Government Forum
    • Golf Tourney
    • Member Luncheon
    • Music at the Market
    • Olde Fashioned Christmas
    • Pumpkin Palooza
    • Summer Mixer
    • Winter Mixer
  • Programs
    • Awards
    • School/Business Partnership
    • Leadership Academy of Washington
    • Young Professionals
  • Benefits
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Join Now!
    • Board Room Rental
    • MEWA Insurance
    • Ribbon Cuttings
    • Sponsorship
    • Business Resources
  • NEWS
    • Our Blog
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE IN WASHMO

HR Leadership Forum networking group kicks off Nov. 16!

11/10/2021

 
Picture
The Quality Coach® is pleased to launch a new professional networking group called the HR Leadership Forum (HRLF).
 
Pre-COVID, we hosted our 5P (Positive People Practices, Plus Pie) networking events. These popular sessions provided a great opportunity to network, learn from each other, and hear from HR experts. We expect HRLF to be a next-level event drawing from a larger geographic area, attracting more special guests, and just what you need when you need it.
 
ECC staff from the Center for Workforce Development will host our first event and serve as our guest speaker sharing some amazing funding opportunities for which your organization may qualify. Local manufacturing, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations along with small businesses, have recently benefited from these new funding sources for potential, new, and, incumbent workers. These programs are more flexible than ever. Come learn if your company is eligible for these training dollars!


 Click here to register now!


Tuesday, November 16, 2021
11:30-1:00

 
Complimentary lunch at 11:30. 
  
All are welcome, registration is required.

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

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

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

Picture
Washington Town & Country Fair
Music at the Market
Student-Business Partnership
Pumpkin Palooza
Farmers' Market
Olde Fashioned Christmas
Leadership Academy of Washington
Picture
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
​

Picture


About Chamber Membership

Picture
Top 10 Reasons to Join the Chamber

Click Here for a Detailed Membership Benefits Guide


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.  
 

Picture
Picture

Missouri Chamber MFG Summit

10/18/2021

 
Picture
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 - aschwab@mochamber.com  

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

 
Picture
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 cquennoz@washmo.org.  

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

 
Picture
​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, info@washmomarket.com).  More information on the Washington Farmers’ Market and the Craft & Gift Expo can be found at www.washmomarket.com.  

Mercy to host drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 2

9/9/2021

 
Picture
Protecting yourself and those around you from influenza (flu) will be a little easier this year as Mercy hosts four drive-thru flu shot clinics. The clinics will be held across the St. Louis region over four weeks.
In addition to the convenience of allowing recipients to stay in their cars, the drive-thru clinics will allow for plenty of distancing, an important step in preventing the spread of both COVID-19 and the flu.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends Americans receive a flu vaccine every year as the most important step in protecting oneself from flu viruses. The vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of illness and hospitalization; it also lowers the risk of flu-related deaths in children.
In addition to protecting people who receive the shot themselves, the vaccine allows recipients to help protect those around them, including those most at risk: babies, young children, older people and anyone with certain chronic health conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes.
Mercy will hold the drive-thru clinics on four consecutive Saturdays staring on Sept. 11. They will be provided in four different counties in the region: St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Franklin County and Jefferson County.
All flu shots will be given without appointments on a first come, first served basis. They are available to anyone seven years and older.


Sat., Sept. 11
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mercy Clinic – Mid Rivers
4525 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376
​
​Sat., Sept. 18
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mercy Pharmacy Clayton-Clarkson
15945 Clayton Road
Clarkson Valley, MO 63011
​Sat., Sept 25
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mercy Pharmacy – Jefferson
1400 U.S. Highway 61
Crystal City, MO 63028​
Sat., Oct. 2
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mercy Pharmacy – Patients First
901 Patients First Drive
Washington, MO 63090
​
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.

Outstanding Young Professionals Class of 2021 Announced!

8/28/2021

 
Picture

Cajun Festival is Friday, June 25!

6/22/2021

 
The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 6th annual Cajun Festival on Friday, June 25 at the Washington Farmers’ Market.  Admission is free with food and drink available for purchase.  The event features live music from the Southside Creole Playboys, 6-10 p.m.  Some seating is provided on benches and picnic tables, but guests are also encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.  The first-come first-served menu for the night includes etouffee, Gumbo, boudin sausage, lemon pepper chicken, or brisket, all served with red beans/rice and cornbread.  Beer, soda, water, and margaritas will be available for purchase.  Main Street will be closed between the Main & Elm parking lot and Cedar Street.  Parking is available streetside in the downtown district, at the Main & Cedar lot, and at the Front Street lot by the Corn Cob Pipe factory.  The Washington Cajun Festival is organized by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Grey Eagle Distributors and Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of New Haven.  For more information, visit www.washmochamber.org/cajun or call the Chamber Office – 636-239-2715.

Farmers' Market Opens Saturday, April 3!

3/24/2021

 
Picture
The Washington Farmers’ Market will officially open its 2021 season on Saturday, April 3.  Visitors can find a great selection of locally grown seasonal bedding plants and produce, plus baked goods, jams/jellies/honey, meat, eggs, and handcrafted items.  The market is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the open-air pavilion at 317 West Main Street in downtown Washington.

Over 30 vendors have registered for permits for the 2021 season.  Applications for new vendors are available at www.washmomarket.com or can be requested from info@washmomarket.com or from the Chamber of Commerce Office (636-239-2715).
 
The Sprouts Kids Club will again be offered at the market, beginning in May.  Members of the club, children ages 3-10, can check-in at the Sprouts table each week and receive two $1 tokens to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.  On-site activities for participants are being planned.  Participants must be registered once a year for the free program.  Pre-registration is available now at washmomarket.com/sprouts, or parents can register children while visiting the market beginning May 1.  The Sprouts Club is made possible through many generous sponsors, including Altemueller Jewelry, Bank of Franklin County, Bank of Washington, KLPW AM 1220/92.7 FM, Cassette Electric, Citizens Bank, Deppe Farms, DMR Events, First Choice Facilities, Hillermann Nursery & Florist, KFAV 99.9 FM, Little Smiles of Washington, Eric Park & George Meyer with LPL Financial, USA Mortgage – Leesmann Mortgage Team, and Mark & Joyce Wessels.   Businesses and/or individuals interested in sponsoring or volunteering with the program should contact Amanda Griesheimer at the Chamber Office (636-239-2715 x106, info@washmomarket.com). 
 
Market customers are encouraged to stay up-to-date with Farmers’ Market news by following the market Facebook page.

2021 Music at the Market Schedule

3/16/2021

 
Music at the Market, the live music partnership of the Chamber and the Washington Parks Department, kicks off Thursday, May 13 with Garden Party! 

​Events are held the 2nd Thursday of the month, May, June, July, September, and October at the Washington Farmers' Market.  Admission is free, and a featured food vendor is on-site with meals for purchase.  Wine, beer, seltzer, soda, and water can be purchased from the on-site bar.

Twenty picnic tables are set up for the event, but patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.  

Music at the Market is a designated festival zone, so pets and outside coolers are not allowed.  For full details on the 2021 season, view our Series Poster or visit the Music at the Market page on our website.
Picture
<<Previous
Forward>>

    More from the Blog...

    All
    Ask The Expert
    Chamber Events
    Franklin Co Bicentennial
    Insight Magazine
    Member Events
    Member Features
    Member News
    Member Resources
    News
    Ribbon Cuttings
    Seminars
    Young Professionals

    Archives

    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    June 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016

    RSS Feed


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.
​
OUR VISION:
​
Connecting businesses to build a better community.
OUR VALUE FOCUS:
​
Strengthening Business, Bettering the Local Economic Climate, Enhancing the Quality of Life, Promoting Growth

COMMUNITY ​EVENTS

Community Calendar
    **Submit an event!
​Music at the Market
Olde Fashioned Christmas
Pumpkin  Palooza
Cajun Festival
Golf Tourney

NETWORKING ​EVENTS

Annual Banquet
Business Breakfast
​Member Luncheon
Summer Mixer
​Winter Mixer

MEMBERSHIP

Join the Chamber
Benefits of Membership
Sponsorship Opportunities
Business Resources
Awards
​Get Involved
​School-Business Partnership
​​Young Professionals

NEWS

Our Blog
Member News
Job Openings

​​MEMBER LOG-IN

Privacy/Refund Policies
© 2018 Washington Area Chamber of Commerce