Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce

🍋 As we countdown to our exciting Lemonade Day celebration, we'd like to give a heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors! Your support helps our young entrepreneurs turn their sweet dreams into reality, nurturing the future business leaders, social advocates, and volunteers of tomorrow. We couldn’t squeeze out this much joy and learning without you! Here’s to you, for adding the perfect touch of sweetness to our community and helping make Lemonade Day a sweet success!🍋

Interested in supporting our young entrepreneurs? Stop by their stands this weekend! View stand locations at https://lemonadeday.org/yakima-county/stands-map

🍋Lemonade Day is just around the corner!🎉 On June 8th and 9th, our young entrepreneurs will be setting up their lemonade stands across the city, ready to serve you a refreshing cup or two of their delicious lemonade. 🥤
Why is this important? Because these kids are the future of our community! By supporting their lemonade stands, you’re not just buying a drink- you’re investing in their dreams, their creativity, their entrepreneurial spirit. 🌟
So mark your calendars, gather your friend and family and visit Lemonade Day stands near you! You’ll be amazed at the hard work these young business owners have put into their stands. And who knows, you might discover the next big lemonade mogul!
📍View the list of stand locations here: https://lemonadeday.org/yakima-county/stands-map. Let’s show our support and make this Lemonade Day a sweet success! 🍭

This Sunday, 12-4PM at Wellness House!

Come on out this Sunday for a fun-filled event! 🎉Leadership Yakima is hosting the 1st ever Paradise Patio Party at Wellness House! ☀️ This is a 21+ older event.

📣Are you interested in registering for Lemonade Day and want to learn more? Already registered and want tips on how to run your lemonade stand successfully?
🍋Zest up your skills at the Lemonade Day Kick Off Party on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5PM held at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce! 🎉
⭐Join us for a jam-packed party of workshops, insider tips, and lively games to whip up the perfect lemonade stand for Lemonade Day!
🎈Don't miss out on the excitement—get ready to squeeze every drop of fun and financial wisdom at our Kick Off Party! See you there! 🌞

Visit lemonadeday.org/yakima-county/events for more info.

Please join us for Coffee & Conversations tomorrow, Friday, May 10th, from 8AM to 9AM at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce. Featuring a brief presentation from Yakima County Superior Court Candidate, James Elliot.

Crafting connections, brewing growth, and fueling community, one cup at a time!

📣SOLD OUT!📣
Registration for the 2024 Women Awards is now closed! Stay tuned for our event recap for the 2024 winners.

Thank you!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Women Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 9th from 4PM to 6PM in the State Fair Room of the Yakima Sundome. This ceremony serves as a platform to honor the contributions made by women across diverse sectors, showcasing their remarkable dedication, impact, and resilience.
Tickets are going fast! To register, visit: https://greateryakimachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/xP219K1p?mode=Attendee

Legendary Community Service Award - This award is designed to celebrate an individual in the Yakima Valley that demonstrates a commitment to community involvement and promotes the positive spirit of the Yakima Valley.
Pam Cleaver - Moss Adams (Retired)
Vicki Baker - YVCOG
Erin Black Knapp - The Memorial Foundation

Legendary Education Award - This award is presented to an individual who has made a positive impact on their students and in our community.
Sara Cordova - Yakima School District
Linda Kaminski - Yakima Valley College
Bonnie Smith - YV-TECH

Legendary Leadership in Business Award - A person who has proven to be exemplary in their field, leading their company or organization to succeed on a local or regional stage.
Jan Luring - McDonald's of Yakima and Kittitas County
Linda DiLembo - Valley Mall
Kathy Kramer - State Fair Park

Legendary Business Ownership Award - This award recognizes a woman in our community who has not only made a mark in business but is also emerging as a 'woman to watch'. She might be the head of a team, just starting out in business or a future leader.
Barb Petrea - Madd Hatter Amusements
Kelly Gasseling - SPD&G Advertising & Public Relations
Layci Nelson - Transcend Leadership Collective

⭐️Calling all parents of future entrepreneurs!⭐️

Are you looking for a free, fun program that teaches your children financial literacy and entrepreneurship by also offering real world experiences? Then Lemonade Day Yakima County is for you! 🍋
Step 1: Register on https://lemonadeday.org/yakima-county
Step 2: Learn all things financial literacy through the My Lemonade Day App
Step 3: Attend our fun filled Kick Off Party on May 22nd that will have workshops, games and insider tips to help prepare for Lemonade Day
Step 4: Add your stand to the map on https://lemonadeday.org/yakima-county for the public to see!
Step 5: Open your stand for business on June 8th & June 9th!
Step 5: Submit your business results through app or on the website
Step 6: Enjoy your new status as an ENTREPRENEUR!

If you have any questions, please call us at 509-248-2021 or email us at [email protected]

Join us for a Derby themed Business After Hours with Cascades of Chesterley tomorrow, May 2nd! Cascades of Chesterley is a senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care and respite care. Take a guided tour of the facility, meet the team, and learn about all they have to offer. There will be interactive activities and a giveaway, so don't miss out on your chance to take home an amazing prize and visit this great senior living community in the heart of Yakima!

Join us tomorrow for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Avista Senior Living, formerly known as Blossom Place. Avista Senior Living is a leading senior living community in the Yakima area.

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 2nd at 5100 W Nob Hill Blvd. Take a tour throughout the facility, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, and learn more about the Avista community, amenities, services, and activities.

We are beyond thrilled to announce the 2024 Women Awards Nominees! These awards were created to honor and shine a spotlight on the women who excel as business professionals, leaders and role models in their communities.

Please join us as we come together to celebrate the nominees and announce the winners of the 2024 Women Awards on May 9th, in the State Fair Room at the State Fair Park from 4 to 6pm.

Purchase your tickets at: https://greateryakimachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/xP219K1p?mode=Attendee

Watch the video below to get a taste of Restaurant Week in the Yakima Valley! Support local eateries before the flavor fest ends on April 28th!

Brought to you by Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce
Video by Caffery Photo : Commercial
Sponsored by Larson Griffee Pickett

Yakima Valley Restaurant Week 2024 Head to http://yakimarestaurantweek.com for a complete list of restaurants and menus!Thanks to:yakima.orglgplawfirm.comcafferyphoto.com

Construction may cause detours, but don't let it divert you from supporting the businesses of North First Street. Remember, they're all open and eager to serve you, let's navigate this together and keep our community thriving!
For more information about the N. 1st St. Revitalization project, visit yakimawa.gov.

Enjoying Yakima Valley Restaurant Week with great friends and Chamber supporters!

Join Leadership Yakima and Wellness House Yakima for a Paradise Patio Party! It's time to relax, unwind, and learn about healthy skin care in the sunny Yakima Valley! Meet dermatologists, aestheticians and experts in the field. Get ready for an afternoon filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.

The Paradise Patio Party will feature live music, skin care raffle items, real life stories on surviving skin cancer and an opportunity to educate yourself about the services and programs of wellness-House. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a little slice of paradise with your friends and loved ones.

Mark your calendars and get your tropical outfit ready for the Paradise Patio Party - it's going to be an afternoon to remember!

Search 'Paradise Patio Party' on eventbrite.com or scan the QR code to purchase tickets.

We are so excited to be bringing Restaurant Week back to the valley after a 3 year hiatus! Restaurant Week is a ten-day celebration that highlights the local eateries of the Yakima Valley. We have a list of amazing local restaurants that are offering stellar specials during April 19th through April 28th you don't want to miss. Check out the page, Yakima Valley Restaurant Week and website, yakimarestaurantweek.com to see the list of restaurants and menus! Explore our diverse local food scene during April 19th through April 28th for Restaurant Week! 🍽

Not only can you stay up to date with Restaurant Week on our page but you can also stay up to date on our website! 🌐🍴 Powered by the incredible YB Marketing team! Check out the list of participating restaurants, menus, learn more about this awesome ten-day celebration, and all its great benefits. 🫂

Yakima Valley Restaurant Week - April 19, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Presented by Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce

Join us for a Business After Hours with the Yakima Greenway Foundation at the new Yakima Greenway Visitor Center!

🏢Take a tour of the new facility.
👋Introductions at 5:00 PM.
🥪Enjoy food provided by C&S Coffeehouse.
🍻Enjoy local beer and wine.
🗣Learn about all the ways the Yakima Greenway Foundation and the Visitor Center benefit our community!

For inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or 509.248.2021.

See you there!

We want to hear from YOU! Submit your nominations for the 2024 Women Awards by Friday, April 12th. Check out the survey link below and let your voice be heard!

2024 Women Awards Survey Nominations Needed!

Thursday evening, Representative Dan Newhouse joined us at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce for a congressional update and questionnaire.

We would like to thank our Sponsor, Shaw & Sons Funeral Home + Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory for providing the beautiful charcuterie cups and making this event happen. Thank you to Rep. Newhouse for joining us. We would also like to thank our moderator, Bob Gerst and everyone that participated in the event.

The official date for the 2024 Women Awards is Thursday May 9th!

The Women Awards stands as a beacon of recognition, celebrating women of the Yakima Valley who embody professionalism, achievement, influence, leadership, and volunteerism within our community.

Registration info and survey coming soon! Stay up to date on our social media pages and website.
www.yakima.org

☕Rise, grind, and brew community with us at our Coffee & Conversations this Friday, March 8! Join us for a delightful morning brew at our community networking event fueled by McDonald's coffee. 🚀 Sip, connect, and explore opportunities as we share business insights, community updates, and delectable pastries. Held here at the Chamber, 10 N 9th St. from 8am to 9am, see you soon! 🌐🤝

Couldn't make it? No need to worry, we have Coffee & Conversations every 2nd & 4th Friday!

Huge thank you to everyone that participated in the Apple State Power Sports Business After Hours last week! T-Mobile was there with their awesome swag, Kana Winery was pouring their finest signature red and whites, there was a thrilling poker run, and a table overflowing with delicious bites – it was a full-throttle experience! 📱🍷🃏🧀
Massive shoutout to everyone who revved up the excitement with us. 🙌
If you are looking for your next adventure, make your way down to Apple State Power Sports located at 1707 N 1st St. Their awesome team is sure to set you on the right track! 🏁🏍

If your business is interested in hosting a Business After Hours, contact us at 509.248.2021!

⚠️Roll into the Apple State Power Sports Business After Hours with us tonight from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM!⚠️ Enjoy light appetizers and beverages, while checking out their powersports haven.❗️🏍

Join us for Business After Hours hosted by Apple State Power Sports on Thursday, February 29 at 3:30pm!

Meet Yakima's powersport professionals and check out the best powersport vehicles and equipment for sale in and around the Yakima Valley. They feature state of the art brands such as Yamaha, Polaris, CFMOTO, Kayo and Arctic Cat. Visit their website, applestatepowersports.com, for a full inventory and services they offer!