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out there
Quick notes:
- Don't forget to sign up today for the East County Job Fair. Register today here.
- Register today for March's Chamber Luncheon. RSVP here.
- Join us in T.I.M.E. Out! RSVP here.
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Please help us welcome our newest member!
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Two transplanted Texans (Dallas/Ft.Worth), now living in beautiful Washington state smoking slow and low authentic Texas BBQ with mesquite wood in an "old school" bbq pit. With 35+ years of smok'in experience. They offer brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, sausage, Hot Links (and Turkey Legs - seasonal).
And let's not forget to mention their mouth watering homemade side dishes of potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, pinto beans, sweet bbq beans and cornbread.
This is Texaxs bbq and sauce is "on the side". They offer 3 flavors: molasses base smokey sweet mesquite, or a traditional vinegar base mild or spicy. So, if you're a transplanted Southerner or just a bbq lover, make sure you come by for your Real Texas BBQ fix on Hwy 2, just 1 mile east of Monroe.
Come out and get your bbq to go, eat at one of their scenic picnic tables or on our lunchroom bus!
Catering is also available.
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Happy Chamber Anniversary!
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Hometown Values Coupon Magazine
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Come TALK to our staff and directors, INTERACT with new and old chamber members, MEET Sally Petty and her team at
American Family Insurance
and EXPERIENCE a great networking event!
There will be networking, snacks and great company. Good times for all.
This is a great AFTER-HOURS BUSINESS NETWORKING event!
Please bring at least 30 business cards. If you bring a door prize you will have an opportunity to give a 30 second commercial about your business.
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You and your employees work hard and deserve to be recognized for all that you do for our community. Let us share your stories.
Complete the following form and let us know a few things about your business. We will share your stories on Facebook, Twitter and our newsletter.
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Business Advocacy and Training
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What class would you like to see first on the list of our evening workshop series?
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Technology Employer Roundtable
March 22
7:30 am to 9:30 am
For more info click
here.
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Are you hiring? Sign up today!
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See yourself on the silver screen!
Check out this member2member discount from On the Wall!
Read more here.
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The Monroe Community Egg Hunt is planning is well underway. This is a great community event attended by an estimated 2,000 people.
For information about being a sponsor of the event click here.
For information on hosting a booth at the event click here.
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We were asked to post this in the newsletter. This comes from Adrian Taylor about the surprise he received at the Chamber Luncheon in Feb.
"I was surprised, no, shocked to receive the recognition of my 84 years of life! I was so filled with emotion that I could not blow out more than one candle at a time. Thanks, you are great members of our Monroe Team."
Happy Birthday Adrian!
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What is Monroe BlueDoor?
Every year, BGCA does a Blue Door contest where Clubs are asked to decorate a door blue & submit their entry. Winning clubs have the chance to win a $20,000 grant from Lowes & BGCA. The Monroe Club is entering the contest, but taking the Blue Door a step further. The Monroe BlueDoor is born.
Monroe BlueDoor is a new marketing campaign, currently only in the Monroe Club. A door & frame were donated by the Monroe Lowe’s and painted by Club staff. The concept is simple, the Blue Door symbolizes the possibilities for kids when they come to the Boys & Girls Club. Monroe BlueDoor has it’s own Twitter handle and can be followed @Monroe BlueDoor.
The idea is that Monroe BlueDoor will make appearances at area businesses, festivals, events & other community gatherings. It has already visited the Monroe Chamber of Commerce meeting. Utilizing Twitter, we will work with businesses to host Monroe BlueDoor for a period of time (a week is suggested) and set up a scavenger hunt to go find Monroe BlueDoor. Businesses that are Club supporters will be given priority of when Monroe BlueDoor will be available to them. This is a nice way to help give back to our local supporters.
On Feb, 17 at 9 am we celebrated with Monroe B&G at Lowes the official kick-off of the Monroe BlueDoor.
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Feel Good Community Story
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PRESS RELEASE: Monroe Rotary Club Foundation Distributed $15,000
During the February 22, 2017, club meeting, Club President Sam Wirshing distributed a total of $15,000 to representatives of four community organizations. Melanie Ryan, $1,500 for animal care at Beck's Place; Sarah Lunstrum, $2,500 for Take the Next Step community resource center; Jeff Rasmussen, $3,000 for the Monroe Boys & Girls Club; and Sue Skillen, $8,000 for the Monroe Public School Foundation. The money contributed was raised by the Monroe Rotary club members and friends during their annual dinner auction held at the Evergreen Fair Grounds in Monroe, this year to be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Information about the club may be found at www.rotaryofmonroe.org.
Pictured left to right are Sam Wirshing, Sarah Lundstrum, Melanie Ryan, Sue Skillen, and Jeff Rasmussen.
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