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From Google searches to AI-generated recommendations, discover how local businesses can strengthen their online presence, reach holiday customers, and make sure their digital information is working for them. The holiday season is approaching, and businesses throughout Burlington and Skagit County are preparing for one of the busiest shopping, dining, and service seasons of the year.…
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Connecting commerce to community means more than celebrating success. It means listening, asking questions, encouraging transparency, and showing up when it matters. Connecting commerce to community means more than celebrating success. It means listening, asking questions, encouraging transparency, and showing up when it matters. If you’ve noticed the Burlington Chamber of Commerce asking more questions…
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How one Burlington Chamber member’s experience highlights the importance of knowing your resources, communicating concerns, and working with local law enforcement. How one Burlington Chamber member’s experience highlights the importance of knowing your resources, communicating concerns, and working with local law enforcement. For business owners, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for employees, customers, and…
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A Follow-Up from the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Committee First, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Since sharing our advocacy update on October 6 regarding the City of Burlington’s proposed 2027 budget, we’ve heard from business owners, Chamber members, residents, and community members who have taken the time to ask…
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Our Business Advocacy & Government Relations Committee is taking a close look at the Burlington WA 2027 budget and potential new taxes and increases that could impact local businesses and residents. Before the Chamber takes any position, we believe the most important thing we can do is ask questions, gather accurate information, and hear directly…
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Business Matters October Newsletter Stay connected with the Burlington WA Chamber of Commerce through the October edition of Business Matters. This month’s newsletter brings together Chamber news, upcoming events, member updates, business resources, advocacy information, and community highlights from Burlington and across Skagit County. Explore the October issue below to catch up on what’s happening,…
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Skagit County Public Health is currently seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Schedule of Charges that, if adopted, would take effect January 1, 2027. The Burlington Chamber originally shared the County’s announcement when it was released on September 10. Since then, something made us take a closer look. We recently learned what the proposed…
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By Mary Jo Sanders, Administrative Assistant & VIC Specialist, Burlington Chamber of Commerce After years of anticipation, we launched the inaugural Burlington Artisan and Agriculture Market (BAAM) this year. The market has been held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Railroad Park, behind the Burlington Skagit Byway Visitor Center downtown Burlington, Washington.  …
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By Stephanie Rees, CEO, Burlington Chamber of Commerce The Burlington Chamber is already looking ahead to 2027, and we want your help. As we begin planning next year’s programs, we want to make sure we are focusing on what our members actually need-not simply what we think they need. Every business is different. Some need…
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By Stephanie Rees, CEO, Burlington Chamber of Commerce One of the biggest things I took away from Institute for Organization Management (IOM), a professional development program for Chamber and association leaders, is how often Chambers are underused. Most people know us for networking events, ribbon cuttings, member promotions, and community programs. Those things are…
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