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Dedicated to Community

Mission:

The Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the business community and preserving the free enterprise system.

Vision:

The Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce is THE business advocate which provides effective leadership, creating an optimum environment for business and community development.

Chamber Core Purpose:

To be the catalyst to promote sustained economic growth and development of local businesses to benefit the communities we serve.

Communities:

Our communities offer a wealth of natural beauty, a vibrant economy and easy living.

Puyallup

Puyallup was incorporated on August 19, 1890 by well-known pioneer Ezra Meeker. Meeker took the name of his town from the local Puyallup Native-American tribe. It means “Land of Generous People.” Puyallup has grown to cover approximately 11 square miles and is home to nearly 36,000 citizens.

Agriculture has been an economic mainstay of the Puyallup Valley for more than 100 years, originally becoming known for growing hops and berries. That heritage has been celebrated every September since 1900 with the Puyallup Fair, which is the sixth largest fair in North America, attracting over one million visitors each year. After hops and berry growing waned, Puyallup became known for its production of daffodils. The annual Daffodil Parade and Festival is an acclaimed event.

From the first weekend in May through the last weekend of October, farm-fresh items are sold directly to the public at the Puyallup Farmers Market. More than 250 vendors mark the turning of the growing season with a wide variety of produce and hand-crafted products.

The last decade of the 20th-century saw rapid growth in the community’s residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The excitement, energy and conveniences of modern development have occurred while Puyallup has maintained the best aspects of its small town heritage and quality of life.

Sumner

The City of Sumner is combining the best of the past with a visionary future. Settled in 1853, the city was built on agriculture, especially daffodils, rhubarb, hops, berries, vegetables, and turf grasses. In fact, Sumner is still known as the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World.

Sumner had retained its small-town charm even though it is now a city of 9,000 residents. Historic downtown Sumner welcomes you with a variety of shops and businesses and hosts many celebrations including the Daffodil Parade, Wine Walks, and Music Off Main. The East Main Street business district is a newer, vibrant business community with restaurants, shopping, services, and the community’s Sunset Chev Stadium. And, the industrial north of Sumner is home to many warehouses and industries that enjoy easy freeway access and other amenities suited to manufacturing.

With two major highways intersecting in Sumner and a commuter station for the Sounder train, it’s easy to get to Sumner. With stellar schools, beautiful parks and small town charm, it’s hard to leave. So, come on in and sample some of Sumner's hospitality.

South Hill of Puyallup

Puyallup’s South Hill is one of the fastest growing areas of Pierce County and the region. The area is well known for its strong quality of life, great schools and safe neighborhoods. South Hill has seen a dramatic increase in retail, housing and business over the past ten years, making it a magnet for young families.

South Hill is situated between the southern city limits of Puyallup to the Graham area. It is home to Thun Field Airport, many public golf courses, an excellent county library, an amphitheater, and numerous parks and play fields.

Coffee, Doughnuts & New Colleagues

Chamber and community members are invited to stop by any Thursday morning for coffee and doughnuts between 9:00 - 10:00. With no agenda, no fee, lots of participants and yummy treats - this is a great networking opportunity.





Chamber Sponsors

Coldwell Banker Frontier Bank Good Samaritan Hospital Nationwide Rainier Pacific Bank