2021 WCCE Conference Success
The WCCE Conference scheduled for Clarkston, WA was moved to a virtual format in October. Several viewing parties where hosted by WCCE members on both the east and west side of the mountaings with great success.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, AWB for their continued support of the WCCE Conference and all their efforts through the Grassroots Alliance. And to the conference sponsors for their flexibility and wiliness to continue their support through the move to a virtual format.
Recordings of the sessions can be found on the WCCE Vemno page. Contact the WCCE offices for links to the recordings. Next years conference is planned for October and in-person. The Conference will be hosted by the Fife-Milton-Edgewood Chamber in Pierce County.
WCCE Member Facebook Page
All members of WCCE are encouraged to join the "MEMBERS" Facebook group. Ask to join by clicking on the following: WCCE Member Facebook Group
WCCE Exec2Exec Zoom Calls
WCCE is currently conducting twice a month Zoom calls for chamber professionals. As chamber leaders, we can all learn from each other, especially when it comes to community and economic challenge impacting our businesses.
The WCCE Exec2Exec Zoom call is a flexable agenda allowing Chamber professionals to share, as well as hear from others as to how they are responding to current situations.
Washington Chamber Directory
Looking for a specific Chamber to contact, you'll find some 200 Chambers listed by clicking on the following link: Chamber Directory
South Kitsap Chamber recognized for Advocacy
AWB Grassroots has recognized the South Kitsap Chamber as their Alliance Advocate of the Year. Matt Murphy, Chamber CEO And WCCE Board Member has lead their Chambers effort in advocating for its members over the past year by sharing information and connecting with state leaders. For more information, check out the following link: Grassroots Advocate of the Year
COVID-19 Resources and Support
- Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19)
- Washingon State Employement Security Department: COVID-19 Information
- Washington State Department of Commerce
- Washington State Department of Health
- US Chamber of Commerce
- Washington Hospitality Association
- StartUp Washington
- Washington Retail Association
COVID-19 Document Sharing Category
Your WCCE membership grants you access to hundreds of documents, presentations, and forms that have been used by your Washington colleagues to run their chambers.
For the time being, the Resource Vault will be open to all Chamber professionals in Washington State. A new category for COVID-19 related documents has been created that will house documents and information shared by Chamber Professionals.
You can click on the following to login in and access the library: WCCE Resource Vault
Chamber Career Opportunities
Contact the WCCE Offices to list your Chamber CEO positions.
WCCE Listserv
Have a question or issue that you need some feedback for your colleagues? The WCCE Google Group Listserv is a great way to ask that burning question and receive input from your contemporaries who are successfully leading their Chambers. If you are not currently signed up, contact the WCCE office at admin@wcce.org.