Networking Breakfast - May 2026

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

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our May Networking Breakfast sponsor is Hardware Sales. 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

On Topic - The AI Genie Is Out of the Bottle - Now Who's in Charge?

On Topic - The AI Genie Is Out of the Bottle - Now Who's in Charge? Leadership, Governance, and Responsible AI in the Workplace Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini are quickly becoming part of everyday work. Employees ar......More

On Topic - The AI Genie Is Out of the Bottle - Now Who's in Charge? Leadership, Governance, and Responsible AI in the Workplace Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini are quickly becoming part of everyday work. Employees are already using them to write emails, analyze information, and generate content. Ideally, organizations would have had policies in place long before the AI Genie came out of the bottle. Instead, many are realizing they need guardrails for AI use, while others are still taking a wait-and-see approach. This one-hour session builds on Garry Priam’s last On Topic session, “AI for Local Business Growth – Practical Tools with a Human Touch,” and focuses on what organizations and leaderships must begin doing now: establishing clear guardrails for responsible and effective AI use. Why Attend:  AI adoption is moving quickly, and many organizations have not yet decided what responsible AI use should look like in their workplace. This session helps leaders begin thinking about how AI should be used at work. We’ll also discuss why it’s important to involve experienced professionals who understand AI, organizational practices, and change management - the people side of change, rather than relying on an AI tool alone to generate policies or a roadmap. You’ll walk away with: • A clearer understanding of how AI is showing up in workplaces • Awareness of key risks organizations should consider • Insight into why AI governance matters for leadership About the Speaker: Garry Priam is an international speaker, Italian author, and organizational development  consultant dedicated to helping organizations and their people reach their highest potential. He lived in Italy for 9 years, is a former professional basketball player, has a degree in computer science, experience in AI app development, and the managing partner of Diventa Solutions LLC. Garry is sought out by businesses, colleges, and leadership teams as a keynote speaker and advisor on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and leadership and team development.

Hybrid Limited in person seating available In person location: Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Conference Room

Chamber Speaker Series: Legislative Review Presented by BP

Join us for the annual State of the State Legislative Update, where Senator Sharon Shewmake, Representative Alicia Rule, and Representative Joe Timmons from the 42nd Legislative District and Representative Alex Ramel from the 40th Legislative District will discuss their......More

Join us for the annual State of the State Legislative Update, where Senator Sharon Shewmake, Representative Alicia Rule, and Representative Joe Timmons from the 42nd Legislative District and Representative Alex Ramel from the 40th Legislative District will discuss their projects, successes, and goals.  The 2026 Chamber Speaker Series is presented by BP Cherry Point. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes on Friday, May 8 at 5:00 PM.

Four Points by Sheraton 714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham

Leadership Whatcom Graduation 2025-26

Join us in celebrating our 2025-26 Leadership Whatcom graduate cohort.  Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided. 

Syre Auditorium at Whatcom Community College 237 W Kellogg Rd Bellingham, WA 98226

Handshakes & Happy Hour - The Bistro at Shuksan

Join us for our Handshakes and Happy Hour hosted and sponsored by Shuksan Golf Club! Our Handshakes and Happy Hour series offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fel......More

Join us for our Handshakes and Happy Hour hosted and sponsored by Shuksan Golf Club! Our Handshakes and Happy Hour series offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members in a laid-back setting.  Enjoy complimentary appetizers courtesy of The Bistro at Shuksan. Drinks will be available for purchase. Remember to bring your business cards! Cheers to networking and building connections.  This event is exclusively for Chamber members and is offered as a complimentary benefit of membership. If you're interested in joining the Chamber and would like to attend, we invite you to join us and learn more. Please reach out to Guy Occhiogrosso at [email protected]. Contact [email protected] or call 360-746-0737 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Shuksan Golf Club 1500 E Axton Road Bellingham, WA 98226

Networking Breakfast - June 2026

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our June Networking Breakfast sponsor is United......More

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our June Networking Breakfast sponsor is United Way of Whatcom County. 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

Networking Breakfast - July 2026

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our July Networking Breakfast sponsor is First Fed. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business ca......More

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our July Networking Breakfast sponsor is First Fed. 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

Networking Breakfast - August 2026

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our August Networking Breakfast sponsor is Sk......More

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our August Networking Breakfast sponsor is Skookum Kids. 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

Handshakes & Happy Hour at Hotel Bellwether Sponsored by First Fed

Join us for our Handshakes and Happy Hour hosted by Hotel Bellwether and sponsored by First Fed! Our Hand......More

Join us for our Handshakes and Happy Hour hosted by Hotel Bellwether and sponsored by First Fed! Our Handshakes and Happy Hour series offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members in a laid-back setting.  Enjoy complimentary appetizers courtesy of Hotel Bellwether Lighthouse Bar and Grill. Drinks will be available for purchase. Remember to bring your business cards! Cheers to networking and building connections.  This event is exclusively for Chamber members and is offered as a complimentary benefit of membership. If you're interested in joining the Chamber and would like to attend, we invite you to join us and learn more. Please reach out to Guy Occhiogrosso at [email protected]. Contact [email protected] or call 360-746-0737 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Hotel Bellwether 1 Bellwether Way Bellingham, WA 98225

Networking Breakfast - September 2026

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our September Networking Breakfast sponsor is Bank of the Pacific. Have your 60 second elevator speech ready and lots of business card......More

Join us for our monthly networking breakfast. Our September Networking Breakfast sponsor is Bank of the Pacific. 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