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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030526 - NHCCC March 2026 NewsletterALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. RFP Update, St. Patrick's Day Community Party, Member Spotlight ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ <https://wordpress.us2.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3&id=00df34199d&e=74e4d68876> View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/6296bd2b3661/nhccc-march-2026-newsletter?e=74e4d68876> <https://mcusercontent.com/27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3/images/211bc519-e41d-6049-5723-d40ea4b1ecfa.jpg> A message from Andrew Schwartz, Executive Director March is here, and there’s no better place to be than right here on the Hood Canal! As the season starts to pick up, the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce is hard at work helping our small community shine and engaging with our local, county and state organizations. Whether you’re gearing up for the tourist rush or just looking to connect with a neighbor, we’re here for you. This month, let’s make it a point to shop local, swap ideas with fellow members, and support our local businesses and our community. Let’s help make it a great spring season! Please join us at the Brinnon Community Center (306144 US-101) on Monday, March 16th from 5:30–7:30 pm for a free community gathering featuring St. Patrick’s Day–inspired food, our favorite local bag piper, Chamber membership information, and an open community forum. We look forward to seeing you there! All South County residents are invited! RSVP Here <https://wordpress.u s2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3&id=7483bf033a&e=74e4d68876> NHCCC Member Benefits Update Rates will not change for local members in 2026, but we are working on better benefits such as highlighting one member a week on our social media as well as a Member Spotlight feature in our monthly newsletters. Updates on membership will be highlighted in social media posts, and more information will be featured in the next monthly newsletter. Stay tuned for more member benefits! County’s Request for Proposals Update NHCCC members interviewed with Jefferson County’s Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 2nd regarding the County’s Request for Proposals to manage the community centers. NHCCC scored an impressive 82.8/100 on the proposal screening, but was ultimately not awarded the contract. OlyCAP will continue to manage these centers. Mark your Calendars March NHCCC Board & Members Meetings (Brinnon) * 3/16 at 5:30 pm (St. Patrick’s Day Community Party) April NHCCC Board & Members Meetings (Quilcene) * 4/20 at 4:30 pm (Board) * 4/20 at 5:30 pm (Members) AI Workshop (AI Made Useful: Safe, Simple Ways to Improve Your Work) FREE A 90-minute practical workshop for professionals, business owners, and community leaders. Register Here for either session <https://wordpress.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77 d3&id=82e0766ff5&e=74e4d68876> * Jefferson Community Foundation, 3/19, 8-10 am NHCCC Member Spotlight: Emerald Towns Alliance <https://mcusercontent.com/27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3/images/8ac9fe9d-8d00-9390-c0bc-d966e1b68b80.jpeg> Emerald Towns Alliance is a local nonprofit dedicated to connecting people and resources to strengthen our shared community. They host fundraising events regularly, and donate annually to a variety of community groups and events, including support for Brinnon school initiatives, the Brinnon Food Bank and Garden, the Brinnon Kid's Christmas Party, Dollars for Scholars, and the Brinnon and Quilcene Booster Clubs. Emerald Towns Alliance also regularly hosts Free-to-the-Community events such as concerts at local venues and the Holiday Swag Making event during the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce Sparkle Campaign! Through these efforts, they help ensure a vibrant, connected community while encouraging participation in local activities and programs. Emerald Towns Alliance's ongoing commitment to community well-being highlights the importance of grassroots support in enhancing quality of life for residents. Tools & Resources U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Grants & Programs: sba.gov/funding-programs/grants <https://wordpress.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3&id=40a6ba1820&e=74e4d68876> FundHubWA: fundhub.wa.gov <https://wordpress.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3&id=dc908fcad9&e=74e4d68876> <https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3/images/68738f4a-2a06-9d7e-f086-5c4b1379b646.jpg?dpr=2&rect=0%2C77%2C1280%2C729&w=297&h=169> <https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/27f90fdb63979758b6fdb77d3/images/7be25abf-8f52-d075-e111-2b99cbbca102.jpg?dpr=2&rect=231%2C620%2C1531%2C1475&w=224&h=216> NHCCC Current Board President: Dan Ventura Vice President: Jean Ball Secretary: ED Acting Treasurer: Shellie Yarnell Director: Chance Horton Director: Patty Schmucker Director: Robert Gash ____________________________ Executive Director: Andrew Schwartz Executive Assistant: Liz Anderson Have an event you would like to share? 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