The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce is a local advocate for businesses in Bellingham and across Whatcom County. By bolstering the local business community and influencing public policy, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce works to make Bellingham and Whatcom County a great place to live, work, shop and play.

From working to boost the local economy and ensure that every local business has an equal voice when it comes to issues facing the business community, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce has created a positive place for local business owners to come together and work toward a common goal that benefits the entire region.

For more information including how to become a member, visit the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce online.

Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
119 N Commercial St #110
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-734-1330
www.bellingham.com

Chamber of Commerce

2024 Top 7 Under 40: Taylor Beal

Taylor Beal, director of client & community outreach at Bellingham Real Estate Co., has a true love for our corner of the state and...

2024 Top 7 Under 40: Sean Lawrence

Sean Lawrence is no stranger to community work, professional success, and passionate drive for his home. He artfully balances life as a tribal program...

2024 Top 7 Under 40: Nia Imani Forché Gipson

Nia Imani Forché Gipson is, at 27 years old, the inaugural coordinator of the Black Student Coalition at Western Washington University. “I share my...

2024 Top 7 Under 40: Lindsey Payne Johnstone

Executive Director of Downtown Bellingham Partnership Lindsey Payne Johnstone has been with the organization for 16 years, evolving from an intern in college to...

2024 Top 7 Under 40: Ashtyn Mott

Top 7 Under 40 nominee Ashtyn Mott is a registered nurse with Whatcom County Health and Community Services in the Response System Division for...

2024 Top 7 Under 40: Amanda Willgins

Amanda Willgins is a licensed clinical social worker who transitioned from Lummi Behavioral Health to PeaceHealth’s Family Medicine office on Cordata. “I’ve been a licensed...

2024 Top 7 Under 40: Remy Styrkowicz

Remy Styrkowicz, chief radical intervention officer at Northwest Youth Services, oversees services in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, including art-based and non-clinical therapeutic services, data,...

2023 Top 7 Under 40: Michael Harpool

Most of us might think it an impossible task to organize and plan transit variables. For Michael Harpool, it's like riding a bike. “I wear...

2023 Top 7 Under 40: Kelsey Chance

Top 7 Under 40 nominee Kelsey Chance is no stranger to hard work and lifting up her fellow creatives. As a photographer and business...

2023 Top 7 Under 40: Leo Cohen

Leo Cohen is an inspiration in the real estate industry throughout Whatcom County. As a team owner and broker at Cohen Group NW, Leo...

2023 Top 7 Under 40: Rhys-Thorvald Hansen

Nourishment is one of the most essential aspects to life. So when a person takes it upon themselves to dedicate their precious time on...

2023 Top 7 Under 40: Schantell Porter

The strength of a community lies within its members who love and cherish the unique characteristics that make it special. Schantell Porter grew up...

2023 Top 7 Under 40: Dr. Will Nichols

Born and raised in Whatcom County, Dr. Will Nichols is a true treasure — not just in Whatcom, but in countries halfway across the...

2023 Top 7 Under 40: Ashley Neville

Dying is a concept most people wouldn’t voluntarily approach, but Ashley Neville wades right in with open arms. Neville is a social worker and currently...

Ken Gass Awarded Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

From the Midwest and the East Coast to northwestern Washington, Dr. Ken Gass has lived in many different regions throughout the country. Along the way, he...

Top 7 Under 40: Josh Burdick

Each year, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes seven individuals under 40 from Whatcom County for their incredible initiative and stewardship in their communities. Finalist...

Top 7 Under 40: Sy Hashimi

Each year, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce awards seven individuals in Whatcom County under 40 who have shown and continue to show incredible initiative and...

Top 7 Under 40: Abby Smith

Each year, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce awards seven individuals in Whatcom County who have shown and continue to show incredible initiative and stewardship in...

Top 7 Under 40: Sam Beardslee

Each year, the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce awards seven individuals in Whatcom County under 40 who have shown and continue to show incredible initiative and stewardship...

Top 7 Under 40: Abby Yates

Each year, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce awards seven individuals in Whatcom County who have shown and continue to show incredible initiative and stewardship for...

Top 7 Under 40: Lorin Lindell

Each year, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes seven individuals under 40 in Whatcom County for their incredible initiative and stewardship in their communities. Finalist...

Top 7 Under 40: Matt Paxton

Each year, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce awards seven individuals under 40 in Whatcom County who have shown and continue to show incredible initiative and...

A Letter From Local Business Organizations Regarding ‘People First Bellingham’ Initiative #4

Submitted by the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce To the voters of the City of Bellingham: This letter is to call your attention to the “Peoples...

Shelf Life: Dee Robinson on Growing Village Books

Dee Robinson, half of the book-loving duo simply known across Whatcom County as “Chuck and Dee,” has the enviable vantage point of looking back...

Sue Sharpe: A Career of Community Building

If Sue Sharpe’s name doesn’t ring a bell, then her long list of local achievements likely does. Sharpe was the executive director of the Chuckanut...

Chamber’s ‘Toast of the Town’ Series Recognizes Exceptional Effort During 2020

Submitted by the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce The fact that the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce was unable to hold its annual awards ceremony in...

Bellingham Chamber Announces This Year’s Top 7 Under 40

Ahead of its December 2 virtual event, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s Top 7 Under 40. This five-year-old tradition honors seven professionals...

Haggen Family 4th of July Celebration Canceled for 2020

Submitted by Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Haggen, in partnership with the Port of Bellingham and the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, today announced the...

Animals As Natural Therapy Earns Chamber Award For Service To The Community

Just north of Bellingham, off of Hannegan Road, is an unassuming plot of land that houses the offices and barns that make up Animals...

Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Businesses at Annual Awards Dinner, Including First Cannabis Company...

Submitted by: Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated another successful year for local businesses at its 15th Annual Awards...