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Committees

Budget & Finance Committee

Studies the financial condition of the corporation and its requirements, including the preparation of a membership dues schedule; reviewing all items of income and expense; and submitting a balanced budget to the Board of Directors.

Ambassadors Committee

The Chamber’s welcoming and goodwill committee, Ambassadors assist members in obtaining maximum value from their Chamber investment by making contact with other Chamber members to relay information, discover concerns, and facilitate programs and events, also educates and welcomes new members to the Chamber.

Ambassadors host new member orientations, ribbon cuttings and grand openings for Chamber members. In addition, the Ambassadors support the Business After Hours event (hosted by monthly sponsor). This monthly networking program of the Chamber is held at member’s place of business to gain knowledge about the hosting business and create membership networking opportunities. Ambassadors also serve as greeters at all Chamber sponsored events.

Economic Development Committee & (Transportation Sub-Committee)

 Committee focuses on business retention, workforce development, permits, growth management, technology, industry segments, relevant economic development issues and advocacy. Works to create a business friendly governmental, regulatory and tax climate that assists businesses as they create jobs in Puyallup, Sumner & South Hill. Plans a one-day regional economic development workshop.

Governmental Affairs Committee

There are a myriad of political issues that impact your day-to-day business:

Transportation: Can you get goods and services in and out of your business at a reasonable price?  Are your employees able to get to work with a minimum of traffic problems?

Education: Are the schools near your business inviting to the families of essential employees that you are trying to attract or keep?

Health Care:  Can you ensure your employees the range and quality of health care options that make you a competitive employer?

Permits, taxes, policies:  Are the bureaucratic processes set up to allow you to spend your time on your business or are you working to pay your tax bill?

The good news is that as part of the network of businesses that comprise the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce, you have powerful government advocacy working on your behalf. 

The Government Affairs Committee meets monthly to develop positions and strategies that will advance issues that benefit businesses. In partnership with 7 other Chambers in this region as a member of the South Sound Coalition, the Government Affairs Committee is making progress on improving transportation, education, health care and taxes for businesses in Puyallup and Sumner.

Marketing Task Force Committee

Review, update, replace, or add, or otherwise improve: visitor and tourism brochures; PR sponsorship plan; marketing plan; media relations plan; community calendar.

Business/Education Committee (K-12)

Promotes Business/education partnership programs in both public and private schools.  Sponsors membership forums on education topics to inform the membership on education issues.

Chamber Councils

Tourism Council

Develops and promotes tourism to benefit Puyallup, Sumner & South Hill. Improves visibility of tourism. Continues to participate in area events that bring “intra-state & inter-state” visitors to our area.  In addition, the council oversees referrals and the distribution of relocation information.  The Chamber receives numerous inquiries each day regarding local goods and services. Business referrals are reserved solely for members.

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