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Jun 28
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Chamber Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2019 Community Open House!

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Community Events, Events, Kenmore, Uncategorized

It was a great evening at the 2019 Community Open House & Birthday Bash celebrating the Chamber’s 15th year of connecting business to community!  Thank you to all who attended, our vendors, Cascadia College, and a special thank you to our Event Sponsor Banner Bank!

Our 50 exhibitors went all out this year with great displays, interactive games, giveaways, and more!  You voted and the results are in!

Congratulations to your Favorite Vendor Winners!

Best Decorated Table
Winner:  Alexa’s Cafe & Catering
2nd Place:  Northshore Performing Arts Foundation
3rd Place (tied):  Poquitos Bothell
3rd Place (tied):  Recology Store

Most Favorite Vendor
Winner:  Foggy Noggin Brewing
2nd Place (tied):  Alexa’s Cafe & Catering
2nd Place (tied):  Beardslee Public House & Brewery
3rd Place:  Ivar’s Seafood Bar

In addition to exploring great local business displays, our attendees enjoyed tastings from 10 local restaurants, wineries & breweries!

Enjoy the fun photos below!  And check out this special video made by Chamber Board Member Tim Hunter of Tim Hunter Creative Services!   Watch The Video Here

Thank you for a great event, and we look forward to seeing you next year!  ~ Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Jun 14
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Summer Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk Was A Success!

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Community Events, Events, Uncategorized

Downtown Bothell enjoyed another fun community day in the sun at the 2019 Summer Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk!

Over 500 attendees came out to sip, shop, and stroll wearing their tropical beach shirts, grass skirts and leis all in the spirit of the Summer tropical beach theme!

Attendees enjoyed exploring 19 welcoming shops and restaurants that hosted 24 different wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries for tastings.

Many of the shops had outdoor seating (the weather was perfect) and offered food from places such as Poquitos, Carnivorous BBQ, Chick-fil-A, and local delis.  There was even a gourmet popcorn bar from Sweet Buffet Lady!

Live musicians entertained at two of the businesses, there were several fun photo booth opportunities, and lots of door prizes!

Thank you to all who attended, our shops and restaurants that hosted, vendors that poured, volunteers who worked, and a very special thank you to our sponsors:  University of Washington Bothell and The Lodge at Saint Edward Park!

Enjoy these fun photos and mark your calendars for our Holiday Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk on December 14!  Tip: You’ll need your crazy holiday sweaters and blinking antlers!  See YOU there!

 

 

 

 

Jun 13
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Congratulations to First & Main Design Market

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Events, New Members, Ribbon Cuttings, Uncategorized

The Chamber was honored to host the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the First & Main Design Market on June 6, 2019!  Their staff, supportive family, and official shop greeter Tucker (with his bow tie) warmly welcomed everyone through their doors, and provided a delicious charcuterie display and champagne for refreshments to the many in attendance.

Thank you to Chamber Ambassador JD Davis of Sundance Energy Services for officiating the ribbon cutting ceremony, all who attended, and to Denae McGee, the City of Bothell Tourism Manager for sharing a few welcoming words.

First & Main Design Market is the newest business to open on Bothell’s newly designed Main Street and is a special place offering retail furniture & gifts, as well as highly experienced professional interior design services.

Among their beautiful high-quality and artisan-built furniture you’ll also find plenty of unique and special housewares and gifts including organic bedding and towels, aromatherapy candles, whimsical coasters, and dining wares. You’ll also delight in discovering vintage treasures to add that unique and personal touch to your home.

The professional team at First & Main Design Market are passionate about offering interior design services as well.  No matter your decorating tastes or goals, their designers will create the perfect room for your home. Using custom-designed furniture and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, they can turn your home into a showplace.  They encourage you to check out their wide range of patterns, styles and colors – the choices are endless! And their quality customer service will have you going back for more.

Whether you’re wanting a new look for your home or office, designing a new home or remodel, seeking that perfect gift, or are just browsing Bothell’s Main Street, be sure to visit the First & Main Design Market – you’ll be glad you did!

They’re located at 10100 Main Street – they have plenty of parking behind their building.

Please enjoy these photos below of the special event….

May 19
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2019 Bothell Block Party & BrewFest Photos & Fun!

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Events, Uncategorized

Thousands of event goers descended upon downtown Bothell this Saturday to bask in the gorgeous Spring sunshine, savor tasty brews and ciders, and rock out to some of Seattle’s hottest bands at the 2019 Bothell Block Party & BrewFest!

People enjoyed choosing tastings from 30 different breweries, cideries and wineries, and getting their fill of lip-smacking good food at the many food trucks whose delicious aroma permeated the air.

There was something for everyone to do while the bands played including beer pong, putting golf, and large scale Jenga-like games. VIP guests relaxed in the covered VIP Lounge with leather couches and specialty cocktails, and music lovers danced their way to the two stages.

We loved meeting people of all types and ages from 21- to 85-year olds including bachelorette partiers, first daters, fans of the bands, company groups, solo rollers, and good friends gathering for a fun party.

We want to thank all of you who attended, all the vendors, bands and food trucks, all the sponsors, and of course all the staff and volunteers who worked so hard to bring this event to life.

Special thank you’s to Marketplace Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring the VIP Experience, to Bothell City Hall for the use of their plaza, and to the First & Main Design Market and the Bothell Police Department for generously donating the use of their parking lots.

Check Out Our Photos Below!

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We hope you join us at our next events:

June 8 – Summer Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk (tickets are on sale now!)
June 25 – Community Open House & Birthday Bash

The 2019 Bothell Block Party and BrewFest is a collaboration between the University of Washington Bothell Office of Alumni Engagement and the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce.

 

May 14
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Photo of 2019 Scholarship Winner Joshua Perez - Bothell Kenmore Chamber

Chamber Awards 2019 Scholarship

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Education, Kenmore, Scholarship, Uncategorized

It is with great pleasure that we introduced Joshua Perez of the Northshore School District as the Bothell Kenmore Chamber’s 2019 Scholarship Winner!

The Chamber’s 2019 scholarship is for $2,000 to be used in pursuit of higher education.

Joshua is a bright and caring student who has worked hard in school and graduated in 2019 from SAS, and volunteered with the Boys & Girls Club and 21 Acres. His future plans include attending Lake Washington Technical Institute for a Degree in Interactive Media.

Joshua was all smiles as we presented him with the award at the Chamber’s Luncheon event held on May 8, 2019 at the Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore. In attendance was his mother and father, school district representatives, and about 65 additional luncheon attendees.

Special thank you’s to JD Davis of Sundance Energy Services for sponsoring and to all who donated to our scholarship.

We look forward to seeing what Joshua accomplishes, and wish him well in his future endeavors.

Congratulations Joshua!

Please visit our Scholarship page to make a donation or learn more about the Chamber’s Scholarship Program.

 

Mar 28
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Nancy Balin Founder of the Family Jewels Foundation is awarded Chamber Member of the Month for 2019

Chamber Member Of The Month March 2019

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Kenmore, Member of the Month

Congratulations to our March 2019 Chamber Member Of The Month: Nancy Balin Founder of the Family Jewels Foundation! She works tirelessly to help save guys’ lives through awareness of testicular cancer, and help students go to college with scholarships.

Nancy does amazing things for our community, she is a regular contributor to the Chamber’s activities as well as our local Northshore Rotary Club.

Nancy was recognized today at the Chamber’s March General Meeting with almost 100 people in attendance which was held at the Northshore Senior Center auditorium.

You can learn more about the great work of the Family Jewels Foundation, have them at your next event to spread awareness of cancer, and learn how you can donate and/or help them raise money for student scholarships at: https://family-jewels.org/

Family Jewels Foundation Logo

Feb 28
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Bothell Kenmore Chamber Attends 2019 Chamber Day in Olympia

Chamber Representatives Spend The Day In Olympia For Business Advocacy

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Kenmore, Legislative

Chamber representatives Kelly Snyder of UW Bothell, Aran Buchan of HUB International NW, Matt Isenhower of Chick-fil-A Bothell Canyon Park, Brittany Caldwell Chamber Executive Director, and Bea Huang spent 2019 Chamber Day in Olympia this week meeting with a wide variety of people and discussing important issues affecting businesses in our area and Washington state.

They met with the 1st (Bothell) and the 46th (Kenmore) District Representatives, Senator Hobb’s team, as well as the Association of Washington Business.

Some of the issues discussed were transportation, Senate Bill 5326 which would impose a new tax burden on small hair salon owners and independent stylists, funds for a new academic building on the Cascadia/UW Bothell campus, and condo liability reform.

To learn more about the Chamber’s Legislative advocacy and activities and to get involved please visit our Legislative Page.

 

Feb 26
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Guests enjoying breakfast and socializing at the Joing Networking Breakfast with Bothell Kenmore Chamber and Woodinville Chamber

Joint Networking Breakfast With Woodinville Chamber Is A Success

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Events, Kenmore

Thank you to the 70 professionals and business owners from around the area that gathered to socialize, exchange information, and hear a valuable presentation to help them in business at this morning’s Joint Networking Breakfast with the Woodinville Chamber.

Thank you to the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson for hosting and providing such a delicious breakfast. And, thank you to Guest Speaker: Theresa Chambers for presenting on her topic of “Recognition Works” – Learn 3 Ways to Get Your Thank On: Easy, low-cost ways to use employee recognition to attract, engage, and keep great people.  If you missed the event you can download her handouts here:

Recognition Matters
Get Your Thank On

We will have another morning event this Thursday – our General Meeting – this one is free, no rsvp, just come as you are!  Our General Meetings are well attended (65-90 avg) and have updates from city officials on issues affecting our business community. New members will also have the opportunity to come up and introduce yourselves to the room and tell us about your business.

We hope to see you there!

Joint Networking Breakfast with Bothell Kenmore Chamber and Woodinville Chamber

Feb 15
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Bing Teng, Franchise Owner at Supercuts Bothell is named Chamber Member of the Month February 2019

January 2019 Member Of The Month

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Kenmore

Congratulations To Bing Teng For Being Named Chamber Member Of The Month!

Bing Teng, Franchise Owner of Supercuts Bothell Center can always be counted on to show up to volunteer, and is always creating opportunities for collaboration in our community.

While he is an incredibly savvy business person with an MBA and tremendous skills to offer, he never hesitates to help with the not so glamorous work at the Northshore Senior Center of setting up tables and chairs and washing dishes. His favorite activity at the center however is baking his now famous and delicious pies and quiches!

Bing is a regular contributor to the Chamber’s Bothell Downtown Action Committee, holds a leadership role with the Mercer Island Rotary, and is on the Board of Directors for the Northshore Senior Center. He also coordinates his staff to give back at Care Day, and volunteers often for Chamber events. Please join us in congratulating Bing Teng on being named the Bothell Kenmore Chamber’s Member of the Month!

Want to nominate someone for this award? Please contact Maurita Colburn, Member and Community Relations Manager for full information.

Jan 18
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Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce 2019 State of the City of Bothell Address Luncheon

Chamber Hosts 2019 State of the City of Bothell Address Luncheon

By | Bothell, Chamber News, Events

On January 16 the Chamber was pleased to host our annual State of the City of Bothell Luncheon with guest presenter Jennifer Phillips, Bothell City Manager delivering the address.  Over 175 local business owners, professionals, and civic leaders gathered at the spacious Evergreen Church auditorium to hear the address, connect and network, and enjoy a delicious lunch catered by Alexa’s Cafe & Catering.

The Chamber wishes to thank all who attended, City of Bothell City Manager Jennifer Phillips and Mayor Andy Rheaume for speaking, Evergreen Church, Alexa’s Cafe & Catering, all our volunteers and Ambassadors, our musicians Randy Mac Music, our community information contributors: Friends of North Creek Forest, Friends of Youth, and Clothes For Kids; and of course our sponsors: Community Transit, Puget Sound Energy, Junction, The 104 Apartments, and Viridian.

Congratulations to Levi Gettleman of Bothell High School on receiving our Student of the Month Award. And thank you to JD Davis of Sundance Energy Services for sponsoring our Student of the Month.

Event Photos can be viewed here.

Video of the State of the City Address can be viewed here.

Mark your calendars for our State of the City of Kenmore Luncheon on March 13. Tickets are on sale now!