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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Board of Directors
New elections where held in October at the Annual Meeting, so the new Board of Directors list will be available shortly. |
| Name/Title |
Company |
Contact Info |
John Gargett
President |
Fairhaven International, LLC |
807 10th Street, #305
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 656-5700
Email |
Susan Gillern
Vice President |
Dee's Country Diner |
4823 Alderson Road
Blaine, WA
(360) 393-4055 |
Molly Ernst
Secretary |
The Northern Light
Newspaper |
225 Marine Drive
Suite 200
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1777
Email |
Mickey Masdeo
Treasurer |
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Email |
Marty Stauffer
Director
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Oltman Insurance |
2417 Meridian St # 102
Bellingham, WA 98225-2493
(360) 734-3960
Cell (360) 305-8170
Email |
Mike Kent
Director |
Windermere
Real Estate |
8105 Birch Bay Square St.
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 527-8901
Email |
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