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Yelm Chamber Announces Chamber Business Award Winners

In 2018, the Yelm Chamber of Commerce wanted a way to honor and celebrate our Chamber members. From this, our Chamber Business Awards were born. We brought together a committee, created six award categories, and opened nominations. The committee vetted the nominations, and chose the winners. We did the same in 2019, and today, are […]

4 Reasons You Need to Get Involved with the Yelm Chamber TODAY

Businesses join the chamber of commerce for several reasons. Years ago, it may have been expected; just something you did when you opened a business and wanted to be in good standing in the community. But these days it’s more likely a business joins because there is a direct advantage to them personally. Maybe they […]

State to launch new round of Working Washington small business grants on March 29

Newest grant round focuses on brick-and-mortar businesses most directly impacted by COVID-19 public health measures The Washington State Department of Commerce will open applications for Working Washington Grants: Round 4 on March 29. Business owners can find information about the program and a link to the application portal at commercegrants.com. This is the fourth round of […]

7 Ways to Hack Your Chamber Membership

We all want to get the best bang for our buck these days. And your Chamber membership should be no exception. Using these seven tips, you can hack your membership to get the most out of your Chamber investment. Check your membership information online. Go onto our website, and into the member directory. Find your […]

3 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid as We Move Toward Recovery

News stations are finally embracing the word that COVID numbers are going down and vaccine administrations are going up. That’s allowing people to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. If you have weathered the storm so far, you know your business is not completely in the clear. There are always unexpected […]

6 “Better Than Surveys” Ways to Find Out What Your Customers Think

A few years ago, a trend hit—customizing your offerings to what your customers wanted. It involved surveying every part of their experience and shaping your business based on results. Customer-designed offerings kept a lot of businesses alive during COVID. The idea is a great one, give them what they want, make them feel important, and […]

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