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As a valued member of the Monroe community, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce wants to help you stay in the know of events and activities in Monroe. Feel free to forward this newsletter to other members of our community and don't forget to follow the Monroe Chamber and Visitor Information Center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 
Upcoming Chamber Exclusive Events
Start your month on a great note with second breakfast at Coffee & Connections! 

These morning events create an ideal opportunity for individuals to meet fellow members, make new connections, and strengthen existing relationships.

This event is exclusive to Chamber members only and their guest. This event is held monthly on the first Friday of the month at The Dashing Dutchman. 

All food & drinks purchased separately.  RSVP not required but encouraged. 

Online registration closes Friday, May 5 at 4 pm.

Sign up today for a fun networking event and to learn more about our wonderful city!  Please RSVP via the link below to ensure we have enough food for everyone. We love that we are getting such a great turnout but we don't like running out of food. Thank you!

All community members invited to this event. You do not have to be a Chamber Member to come and have lunch with us.

May's lunch is proudly sponsored by Community Transit.
Chamber Member Events
Come on out the East County Senior Center for Mexican Food and Margaritas. Then stay and play BINGO!

The Monroe High School (MHS) performing arts department is excited to announce their spring 2017 musical, “Little Women The Musical.” There will be a total of five showings in May.

May 6th is Military Appreciation Night at Evergreen Speedway—As with ALL SPEEDWAY events—ACTIVE—RETIRED AND RESERVES are in FREE! Be part of this huge night to pay tribute to our men and women in uniform PLUS see 5 classes of NASCAR RACING!
Food and Floats
Mother/Son Carnival PreParty
Mother/Son Carnival After Party

Come out to the Route 2 Taproom before (and after) the Boys and Girls Club’s Mother/Son Carnival. We will have fabulous food and root beer floats (stout floats for the parents)! 
Annual Mom & Son Carnival

Reward Members Promotion

All loyalty card holders pay $6.50 on Tuesday for almost any movie.

Call theatre or check their website for more details.
Celebrating 11 years in business!
Last month on April 1st Kathleen's Day Spa celebrated 27 years in business and this month on May 1st Flower's by Karen is celebrating 11 years in business!  Who is celebrating an anniversary June 1st? 

Read more about Karen here.  If you don't know Karen you can learn more about her flower shop in the article we posted on our Facebook page, here.  These are the kind of articles we love to receive and would like to do on our members. 
 
Thank you Karen for your support and commitment to Monroe! Happy Anniversary and here's to many more!

Member Discounts

See yourself on the silver screen!

Check out this member2member discount from On the Wall!


Read more here.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Business Spotlight
Let's have coffee and discuss new engagement opportunities (2017 Sponsorship packet), your business, new events and activities your  business is doing, what ever may be on your mind to get more out of your Chamber member. 

Not yet a member but interested, I'd love to talk to you too!
Special Announcement
Member Anniversaries
We would like to thank our renewing members for their continued support! A united effort of the entire community of Monroe is needed to ensure our economic revitalization. By continuing to work together, we are making a positive difference in our community for residents and businesses. By investing in the Monroe Chamber, you are helping us collectively to achieve economic success and an improved way of life.  
  • Lions Club of Monroe
  • Smiley’s Pro-Lube, Inc.
  • Premier Polaris
  • Hometown Values
  • Kindness Animal Clinic
  • Dr. Ray Maxwell DDS
  • Evergreen Inn and Suites
  • Alderleaf Wilderness College
  • Ben Franklin Crafts
  • Jones Family Orthodontics
  • The Dashing Dutchman’s Deli
  • Windermere Real Estate
  • Clayton Secretarial Plus
  • Monroe Public Schools Foundation
  • Union Bank
  • Fred Meyer