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

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Jessica Welter-Kolbo

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Dr. Ramesh Raliya

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Jenny Hagemann

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Brookelyn McClellan

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Dejah Griffin

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

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