
Profile of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
On October 16, 1972, the Birch Bay Resort Owner’s Association registered "Articles of Incorporation" with the State of Washington Secretary of State. The attorney who assisted the group with their organization was David Syre of Lynden.
In 1986, the name was changed to Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce under the Non-Profit Corporation Act. Birch Bay is an unincorporated urban growth area in Whatcom County, Washington.
The Chamber, being the only organized group open to membership for business and residents alike, became the focus for group discussions and education, networking opportunities, and actions relating to Birch Bay.
By the 1990’s, Chamber meetings were the place to go when a person needed information about Birch Bay.
Our Mission Statement:
To advocate and educate on behalf of members to promote a healthy business climate while recognizing the quality of life at Birch Bay. |
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Our Vision:
Our vision for Birch Bay is a community with a varied economy, good prospects for investing and permanent jobs at many skill levels which respects the tranquility of our environment. |
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| What We Value: |
Community Commitment
Economic Stability
Sustainable Development
Volunteer Leadership
Community Expectation of a Health Chamber |
Employment Stability
Community Trust & Support
Empowered Residents
Quality of Life and Community Fun
A Community with Open Door Accessibility |
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| 2008-2009 Board of Directors |
| Name/Title |
Company |
Contact Info |
Lisa Guthrie
President |
Homestead NW |
PO Box 409
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-3366
Email |
Marty Stauffer
Vice President |
Oltman Insurance |
2417 Meridian St # 102
Bellingham, WA 98225-2493
(360) 734-3960
Cell (360) 305-8170
Email |
Molly Ernst
Secretary |
The Northern Light
Newspaper |
225 Marine Drive
Suite 200
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1777
Email |
Janell Kortlever
Treasurer |
Neighborhood
Mortgage |
432 W Bakerview Rd # 101
Bellingham, WA 98226-8106
(360) 671-8044
Cell: (360) 201-9667
Email |
Brian Southwick
Director |
Windermere
Real Estate |
8105 Birch Bay Square St.
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 371-5100
Email
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Patty White
Director |
Tide Catcher Resort |
8076 Birch Bay Drive,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 223-2510
Email |
Ruth Lauman
Director |
NWcascades.com |
5831 Salish Road
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 371-7277
Email |
Chandra Dunn
Director |
Thousand Trails
Birch Bay Resort |
8418 Harborview Road
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 371-7432
Email |
Mike Kent
Director |
Windermere
Real Estate |
8105 Birch Bay Square St.
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 527-8901
Email
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