Back to School & Back to Basics with LNI

Maggie Hammond, Assistant Small Business Liaison at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries presents a back-to-basics webinar on the general requirements for employers.

Webinar Zoom link sent prior to event

Nothing Bundt Cakes Ribbon Cutting

Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening their doors in Bellingham! Join for sweet treats and a chance to meet the staff at their new Meridian location.

4265 Meridian St, Ste 104, Bellingham

On Topic - Partnering For Success: How to strengthen our community with inclusive hiring

On Topic - Partnering For Success: How to strengthen our community with inclusive hiring   The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (IDDAC) is a Chamber-affiliated group made up of local businesses, self-advocates, supported employment provide......More

On Topic - Partnering For Success: How to strengthen our community with inclusive hiring   The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (IDDAC) is a Chamber-affiliated group made up of local businesses, self-advocates, supported employment providers, and others affiliated with the Whatcom County disability community. Our mission is to connect businesses to information and resources on hiring people with IDD to better reflect their community and benefit from inclusive workplaces. Participants will be taught about the process, community impacts, and benefits of hiring individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, also known as supported employment, from three different perspectives. Speakers will include Allison Cash, Senior Lead of Whatcom County Programs at Washington Vocational Services, Elka Milton, a recipient of supported employment services at Dairy Queen, and Karla Booker, Human Resources Manager at Fred Meyer.  This is a presentation-style event and will include Q&A for the speakers. Participants will be connected to a supported employment provider for next steps if they choose. If you're a business owner or HR Manager looking to put inclusivity into practice or find creative business solutions through recruitment, this is for you!

Bellingham Technical College Building G, Room 201A 3028 Lindbergh Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Networking Breakfast - October 2026

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our October Networking Breakfast sponsor is Cascade Connections. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business cards in hand! Show up early for a chance to socialize before the networking begins! T......More

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our October Networking Breakfast sponsor is Cascade Connections. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business cards in hand! Show up early for a chance to socialize before the networking begins! This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. If you're considering Chamber membership and would like to attend this event, we welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Guy Occhiogrosso at [email protected]. Contact [email protected] or call 360-746-0737 to sponsor a month of our Networking Breakfast meeting for a date in 2026!

Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport 4260 Mitchell Way Bellingham, WA 98226

Top 7 Under 40 Awards 2026

Join us to celebrate the 2026 Top 7 Under 40, sponsored by Barron Home Services, and honor the remarkable contributions these young professionals are making in......More

Join us to celebrate the 2026 Top 7 Under 40, sponsored by Barron Home Services, and honor the remarkable contributions these young professionals are making in our community. At the end of the evening, we will award the Young Professional of the Year, selected from the Top 7 honorees.  Enjoy appetizers, beer, wine, and meaningful connections as we celebrate and honor the exceptional young professionals in our community. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the program beginning at 6:30 pm. Cocktail attire is encouraged.  RSVP is required by October 7. The Top 7 Under 40 event is in partnership with Whatcom Young Professionals, a program of the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

Bellingham Cruise Terminal Dome Room 425 Harris Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Leadership Whatcom 2026-27 Session Day

The goal of Leadership Whatcom is to develop active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County?s many communities. Leadership Whatcom alumni actively contribute......More

The goal of Leadership Whatcom is to develop active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County?s many communities. Leadership Whatcom alumni actively contribute to the region?s economic and cultural vitality. Who will you meet in the 9-month program? Decision makers representing local businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, universities, schools, and community residents 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate in this 9-month community-based leadership program. Learn more: https://bellingham.com/leadership/

Chamber Speaker Series: State of the Port presented by BP

The State of the Port presented by BP brings together Port Executive Director Tiffany DeSimone, Commissioner Carly James, and Director of Aviation Matt Rodriguez for a panel and discussion about the Port of Bellingham.  Learn about the latest changes to the Port as w......More

The State of the Port presented by BP brings together Port Executive Director Tiffany DeSimone, Commissioner Carly James, and Director of Aviation Matt Rodriguez for a panel and discussion about the Port of Bellingham.  Learn about the latest changes to the Port as well as updates coming in the future.  Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

Bellingham Cruise Terminal Dome Room 425 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States

Networking Breakfast - November 2026

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our November Networking Breakfast sponsor is Lydia Place. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business cards in hand! Sho......More

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our November Networking Breakfast sponsor is Lydia Place. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business cards in hand! Show up early for a chance to socialize before the networking begins! This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. If you're considering Chamber membership and would like to attend this event, we welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Guy Occhiogrosso at [email protected]. Contact [email protected] or call 360-746-0737 to sponsor a month of our Networking Breakfast meeting for a date in 2026!

Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport 4260 Mitchell Way Bellingham, WA 98226

Leadership Whatcom 2026-27 Session Day

The goal of Leadership Whatcom is to develop active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County?s many communities. Leadership Whatcom alumni actively contribute......More

The goal of Leadership Whatcom is to develop active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County?s many communities. Leadership Whatcom alumni actively contribute to the region?s economic and cultural vitality. Who will you meet in the 9-month program? Decision makers representing local businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, universities, schools, and community residents 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate in this 9-month community-based leadership program. Learn more: https://bellingham.com/leadership/

Networking Breakfast - December 2026

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our December Networking Breakfast sponsor is Habitat for Humanity. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business cards in hand! Show up early for a chance to socialize before the networking begins! ......More

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our December Networking Breakfast sponsor is Habitat for Humanity. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business cards in hand! Show up early for a chance to socialize before the networking begins! This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. If you're considering Chamber membership and would like to attend this event, we welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Guy Occhiogrosso at [email protected]. Contact [email protected] or call 360-746-0737 to sponsor a month of our Networking Breakfast meeting for a date in 2026!

Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport 4260 Mitchell Way Bellingham, WA 98226

Leadership Whatcom 2026-27 Session Day

The goal of Leadership Whatcom is to develop active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County?s many communities. Leadership Whatcom alumni actively contribute......More

The goal of Leadership Whatcom is to develop active leaders for Whatcom County. Participants strengthen leadership skills, gain awareness of regional issues and build networks across Whatcom County?s many communities. Leadership Whatcom alumni actively contribute to the region?s economic and cultural vitality. Who will you meet in the 9-month program? Decision makers representing local businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, universities, schools, and community residents 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate in this 9-month community-based leadership program. Learn more: https://bellingham.com/leadership/