North Mason Chamber of Commerce

eBusiness Newsletter for Friday May 2nd, 2008

In this issue:

Chamber Networking “After Hours” Event
Free Shop Local Breakfast at McLendon’s Hardware in Belfair
Membership Directory – Ad Spaces Still Available
Chamber Supports Fire District 2 Levy Restoration


1. Chamber “After Hours” Networking Event for May – Kitsap Bank, Belfair Branch

Mark your calendars for the Chamber's first “After Hours” of the spring-summer season. Come celebrate Kitsap Bank's 100th anniversary with a luau barbecue hosted at the Belfair branch at 24180 NE State Route 3 on May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
In honor of the bank's centennial anniversary, everyone is also invited to stop by the Belfair branch to view the Kitsap Bank historical display (available May 5-9 at this location).
Kitsap Bank is committed to being a financial partner to their customers; providing a full range of products and hands-on, relationship-drive service people can expect from a community bank. They look forward to serving you and seeing you at the After Hours on May 8!

The Chamber has a few openings for our monthly “After Hour” networking events. If you are a member and wish to generate buzz and excitement about your business, please consider hosting an “After Hours”. Contact frank@northmasonchamber.com to inquire.

2. Free Breakfast at McLendon’s Hardware This Saturday
Shop Local Cooks will be Flipping Pancakes at McLendon's!
Location:
Scott McLendon's Hardware
Date(s):
May 3
Time(s):
7:30am to 10am
Fees:
FREE!
Contact:
Rick Hlas - 275-0113

Everyone is invited for a free pancake breakfast cooked by the chamber's Shop Local committee to celebrate the anniversary and customer appreciation for Scott McLendon's Hardware.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd from 7:30am to 10am and come on down to McLendon's parking lot. A special anniversary sale will also be happening.
See you there!For more information, please contact Rick Hlas, chair of the Shop Local committee and manager of Scott McLendon's Hardware at 275-0113.


3. CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - RELOCATION GUIDE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PIECE

The Membership Directory section of the Chamber’s new Relocation Guide and Economic Development Piece is being worked on. If you would like to make changes to how you were listed in last year’s membership directory, please contact frank@northmasonchamber.com or 275-4267.

Please remember, you must either be current on your membership dues or have an agreed upon plan to get current on your dues, in order to be listed in the new membership directory. If you have fallen behind on your dues, simply call or email Frank and we will work with you to make sure you are listed in this widely distributed guide.

If you would like to have an ad in this widely distributed and helpful publication, please send frank@northmasonchamber.com a note so that we can reserve space for you.


4. Fire District 2

The Government Affairs committee of the Chamber, Chaired by Tim Wing, studies ballot issues that affect you and your business. The committee passed a motion supporting the fire districts plan to pass a levy ‘lid lift’ to replace the expiring BAC funding. The committee moved the motion on to the full Board of Trustees for consideration.

The Board of Trustees agreed with the recommendation of the committee and passed the motion.

Motion passed today by the Board of Trustees

“The North Mason Chamber, in the interests of public and business safety, endorses the upcoming Fire District 2 restoration levy. It promises to decrease emergency response times, which will directly translate to an increase in lives and property saved.”

Please vote yes on the May 20 ballot.

Visit http://www.mcfd2.com for more information and watch for the story at www.northmasonchamber.com