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This Week in the Harbor

June 30, 2025

Chamber Night Out: Skate Party at the Key Peninsula Civic Center!

Lace up your skates and roll into a night of fun, community, and connection at our Chamber Night Out – Skate Party! Hosted by the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce, this high-energy evening features great networking opportunities, exciting raffle prizes, and plenty of time to skate and socialize! Families welcome!

Skating goes until 9:00 PM, and this event is open to the public.  Space is limited – register now before we roll to capacity!

Thank you to our July CNO sponsors: Monarch Massage & Spa and Finance Fight Club!

Welcome New Member!

We're excited to welcome Visual Studio to the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce! As a premier design and branding company, Visual Studio partners with organizations to elevate their visual identity and increase perceived value in competitive markets. With a strong focus on creativity and strategic design, they help businesses stand out and make lasting impressions. Learn more about their work at visualstudio.tv. We're thrilled to have them in the Chamber!

News & Opportunities

You're Invited! July 10th Membership Luncheon

Join us for our next Chamber Membership Luncheon on Thursday, July 10th, where we’ll dive into a timely and valuable topic for small businesses: How to Navigate Uncertainty and Find the Right Business Support Services by speaker Christine Buckley, Director of the Capital Readiness Program at Business Impact NW. Running a small business comes with plenty of challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone.

This presentation will focus on:

✅ Identifying common business hurdles

✅ Finding the right resources and services

✅ Strategies for overcoming uncertainty

Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, you’ll leave with actionable insights and local connections to help you move forward with confidence.

🗓️ Date: July 10

📍 Location: INN at Gig Harbor 

⏰ Time: 11:00am -1:00pm

Thriving Together Resource Event- July 23rd

The Pierce County Community Navigator team and the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County.

Free and open to the public! Enjoy these great perks of the event:

• 9:00 am - Organization Highlights
• Connect 1-1 with small business assistance providers.
• Learn about free, small business programs and assistance
• B2B networking encouraged, bring your company's marketing info for a shared resource table
• Light refreshments and free on-site parking

Join us for a meaningful midday event supporting local students and helping empower the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and doers.

This fundraiser helps bring financial literacy programs—like the incredible JA BizTown—to PSD. If you’re not familiar, BizTown is a hands-on, simulated town where 4th–6th 6th-graders become everything from business owners to bank tellers to mayor-for-a-day. It’s an unforgettable experience that teaches financial literacy, leadership, and teamwork.

Here’s how you can help:

• Purchase a table for $400 to show your support
• Connect with 1,000+ Peninsula School District staff at their annual pep rally
• Bring a raffle basket to showcase your business
• All proceeds support PSD financial literacy programs

Let’s come together to invest in the future of our youth—and inspire success beyond the classroom.

Dreaming of the French Riviera? Join us in October 2025!

Are you ready to explore the stunning coastlines, charming villages, and luxurious lifestyle of the French Riviera? The Gig Harbor Chamber invites you to an exciting Travel with the Chamber opportunity to explore the French Riviera in October of 2025.

Free Workshop: Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers

In this Marketing workshop, we start by helping you identify your target market. These are your best potential customers and knowing them helps you create a better product or service. It also makes all your promotional efforts more focused and effective.  Join this FREE workshop online on July 15th!

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Sponsorship

If you are interested in getting more info about becoming a sponsor contact Janet Steiner (408) 375-8185 or email her at jsteiner@gigharborchamber.com.

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