Welcome to Stanwood

MAY 2008
Chamber Meetings

This month's General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday
May 8, 2008 at 11:30am - 1:30pm.

We will meet at:
Warm Beach Camp's Cedar Lodge which is located -
20800 Marine View Drive, Stanwood.

The topic for this meeting will be - the Man/Woman/Business Person of the Year 2007 Awards Luncheon. Join us as we celebrate all the nominees at Warm Beach Camps beautiful Cedar Lodge. $15 prepaid or $20 at the door - you must RSVP for either option by April 21st.

Please call 360-629-0562 to make reservations.

The Board Meeting will be held on WednesdayMay 7, 2008 at 3pm.

We will meet at:
Chamber office which is located at: 8725 271st St NW

On behalf of the businesses and citizens of Stanwood, welcome to our community. The Pioneers who founded our city worked hard and made a commitment to make Stanwood an excellent place to live and work. In carrying on this tradition, we challenge you to become part of our community. Put you talents to work by volunteering in our schools, senior center, fire department, churches, veteran, civic or service organizations. The citizens of our community will deeply appreciate your efforts. Your commitment and dedication will contribute towards keeping Stanwood an excellent place to live and work.

The Stanwood Chamber of Commerce

Our Lead Industry
Agriculture, one of the foundations of our past, remains important in Stanwood. Seed, produce and meat production are all primary industries in north Snohomish county. Major players in agriculture include Alf Christianson Seed Company and Twin City Foods. Christianson's ranks among the nation's largest independent seed growers. Twin City Foods, the city's largest employer, is a major national wholesaler of frozen vegetables. Many small, local growers represented by Farmer Markets during the summer add to the attractiveness and economy of Stanwood.

The Business Community
In addition to the agricultural economy, the Stanwood School District, Josephine Retirement Center, Schenk Packing, QFC Food Center, Twin City Foods and Haggen Food and Pharmacy contribute greatly to the overall employment of the area.

STANWOOD-CAMANO SOAP BOX DERBY
Get Ready to Race! Introducing the first annual 2008 Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby. The Soap Box Derby is a significant event for youth ages 8 to 17 in the Stanwood-Camano Area and we are looking for sponsors, drivers and families to support this national event. On Saturday, June 21st, the main road along 276th Street by The Stanwood Community and Senior Center will become our own “Derby Downs,” attracting media and spectators alike. Join us in the first annual 2008 Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby. Your memories will be cherished for a lifetime. VISITStanwood Camano Soap Box DerbyFOR ALL THE DETAILS

ART IN THE CHAMBER OFFICE
As the winner of the 2008 Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival Poster Contest, Melanie Serroels has been invited to hang a solo exhibition of her paintings at the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce on Main Street in Stanwood. The exhibition will run from mid January through February. The public can stop by the Chamber office during the week from 10am to 3pm to see the exhibition.


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