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The Whatcom Business Alliance is a non-partisan membership organization made up of businesses across

Whatcom Business Alliance encourages, supports, facilitates, and advocates on behalf of companies that strive to grow and retain jobs, have interest in expanding, or want to start-up or relocate here. Join us as we:
- Bring together some of the most successful business people in Whatcom County to identify and discuss the ideas, trends, issues and opportunities most important to the business commun

ity.
- Build a support structure of thoughtful Whatcom County business people interested In preserving existing jobs and creating new ones.
- Host speakers, seminars, and other special events to bring information, resources, and networking opportunities to local businesses.
- Publish information to inform, educate and promote our community and the businesses that make our community a great place to live.
- Work with local governments to improve the business climate by identifying issues that stifle job creation and business success.

06/01/2026

Only days left to register: Don’t miss the WBA Business Conference: 7-9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Tickets ($85 individual |$640/table of eight) include a delicious, hot breakfast buffet: whatcombusinessalliance.com/events.

Event sponsor Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton (pictured) will present a mid-year economic forecast. Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center Vice President for Research, will provide an update on Washington State legislation that may impact your business. Additional networking through 9:30 a.m.

Special thanks to title sponsor Washington Trust Bank and these sponsors that make this WBA event possible: bp, Larson Gross, and WRS.

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05/28/2026

BUSINESS PULSE MAGAZINE DELIVERS YOUR LEGISLATOR SCORECARD! Here is your recap of Washington State’s 2026 legislative session. What passed, what failed, and how did your representatives vote? Read Dann Mead Smith’s column and see Whatcom County’s legislator scorecard: businesspulse.com/may-june-2026/, page 45 online.

Join the Whatcom Business Alliance (whatcombusinessalliance.com/join-us), receive a complimentary subscription to Pulse, and stay connected. Published by the WBA, Business Pulse (businesspulse.com/) has been covering the entrepreneurial spirit and economic influence of business talents in Whatcom County for over 50 years.

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05/27/2026

Tickets are selling fast for this mid-year economic forecast!

Register for the WBA Business Conference: 7-9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Tickets ($85 individual |$640/table of eight) include a delicious, hot breakfast buffet: whatcombusinessalliance.com/events.

Event sponsor Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton (pictured) will present a mid-year economic forecast. Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center Vice President for Research, will provide an update on Washington State legislation that may impact your business. Additional networking through 9:30 a.m.

Special thanks to title sponsor Washington Trust Bank and these sponsors that make this WBA event possible: bp, Larson Gross, and WRS.

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05/26/2026

Publisher’s Note from Business Pulse May | June 2026 issue: businesspulse.com/may-june-2026/

Resiliency! At a time when economic pressures weigh heavily with rising inflation, increasing fuel costs, escalating housing prices and the growing strain on household budgets, it is more important than ever to recognize the resilience of our local business community.

In this issue of Pulse magazine, read the cover story about how a marine mechanic turned a desire for more opportunity into a full-service marine dealership. Discover how local growers have made Whatcom County a global berry powerhouse. Brace for a “hot” summer in the Fourth Corner as Puget Sound Energy’s proposed rate hikes spark concern among business leaders. See why our mountain-and-sound setting is set to shine on the world stage with the FIFA World Cup.

Join the Whatcom Business Alliance, receive a complimentary Pulse subscription, and be part of a thriving network advancing Whatcom business: whatcombusinessalliance.com/join-us. — Barbara Chase, Executive Director

Pictured: 1) WBA Executive Director Barbara Chase. Courtesy photo. 2) Cardinal Yacht Sales and Northwest Diesel Power. From left: Matt Hardin, Steve Hardin and Tyson Laurabee. Photo credit: Sattva Photo.

05/21/2026

How is Washington State legislation affecting your business? Find out, only at the WBA Business Conference, 7-9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Tickets ($85 individual |$640/table of eight) include a delicious, hot breakfast buffet: whatcombusinessalliance.com/events.

Todd Myers (pictured), Washington Policy Center's Vice President for Research, will deliver an update on how current and proposed legislation may affect you and your company. Event sponsor Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton will present a mid-year economic forecast. Additional networking through 9:30 a.m.!

Special thanks to title sponsor Washington Trust Bank and these sponsors that make this WBA event possible: bp, Larson Gross, and WRS.

05/19/2026

Whatcom business owners, this is THE LIST!

Qualify for the prestigious TOP 100 PRIVATE COMPANIES LIST in Whatcom County by taking a one-minute survey: scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/4rV8U2m.

The Top 100 List appears annually in the July|August 2026 issue of Business Pulse magazine — published by Whatcom Business Alliance — one of the largest issues of the year.

To be considered, your business must be headquartered in Whatcom County with annual revenue of $1M+ (in 2025). Take the survey now! (Due Monday, June 1, 2026.)

05/18/2026

Lunch & Learn! From noon – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, go beyond ChatGPT and learn about “Claude, Cowork, and the New Way to Work With AI.” Register for this FREE, upcoming event, part of WBA’s popular, online series: whatcombusinessalliance.com/events.

Most people have heard of ChatGPT, but Claude is quickly becoming one of the most useful artificial intelligence tools for business owners, professionals, and teams. In this practical Lunch & Learn, Dana Rozier, founder of Nova Consulting AI, will show what makes Claude different, how it can help with everyday business tasks, and why its newer Cowork feature points to where AI is headed next.

Attendees will see live examples and leave with a clearer understanding of Claude, a better sense of what Cowork can do, and practical ideas for where AI might fit into their own work.

Registration is free — just make sure you sign up by 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 26 to receive your emailed meeting link.

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05/14/2026

Economic forecast, STAT! Every business leader benefits from researched and dispassionate economic analysis — and that is exactly what Washington Trust Bank’s Chief Economist Steve Scranton will bring to the WBA Business Conference: 7-9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Tickets ($85 individual |$640/table of eight) include a delicious, hot breakfast buffet and additional networking through 9:30 a.m. and are available here: whatcombusinessalliance.com/events.

Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center's Vice President for Research, will provide a policy update to grow awareness around legislative impacts in Washington State.

Special thanks to title sponsor Washington Trust Bank and these sponsors that make this WBA event possible: bp, Larson Gross, and WRS.

05/13/2026

Whatcom business owners, you want to be on THIS list!

Qualify for the prestigious TOP 100 PRIVATE COMPANIES LIST in Whatcom County by taking a one-minute survey: scan the QR code or go to surveymonkey.com/r/WPP9G7L.

The Top 100 List appears annually in the July | August 2026 issue of Business Pulse magazine — published by Whatcom Business Alliance — one of the largest issues of the year.

To be considered, your business must be headquartered in Whatcom County with annual revenue of $1M+ (in 2025). Take the survey now! (Due Monday, June 1, 2026.)

05/12/2026

Register for WBA’s next Lunch & Learn, “Beyond ChatGPT: Claude, Cowork, and the New Way to Work With AI,” noon – 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 27 — a free, online event: whatcombusinessalliance.com/events.

Most people have heard of ChatGPT, but Claude is quickly becoming one of the most useful AI tools for business owners, professionals, and teams. In this practical Lunch & Learn, Dana Rozier, with Nova Consulting AI, will show what makes Claude different, how it can help with everyday business tasks, and why its newer Cowork feature points to where AI is headed next.

Attendees will see live examples of how Claude can help organize information, work with documents, draft useful business materials, and support more complex workflows. Guests will leave with a clearer understanding of Claude, a better sense of what Cowork can do, and practical ideas for where AI might fit into their own work.

Registration is free — and mandatory by 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 26 to receive your emailed meeting link.

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2950 Newmarket Street, Ste 101/173
Bellingham, WA
98226

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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+13607460418

Website

http://www.whatcombusinessalliance.com/

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