Chamber/City/County COVID-19 business resource teleconference

This week we'll learn about work being done locally to help communities quickly detect and respond to a resurgence of Covid-19. Representatives from a Pierce County non-profit biotech lab, RAIN Incubator, will discuss their efforts to develop an antibody and waste water sewage testing Early Warning System that has been the subject of national press coverage.

We'll also look at coronavirus in the manufacturing environment, with an expert to help guide this sector back to work safely and what that means with regard to supply chain management, cleaning procedures, packaging and product quality, among other things.

Panelists confirmed so far:
  • David Hirschberg, PhD, Founder, RAIN Incubator
  • Tenley Cederstrand, RAIN board member
  • Benjamin Streifel, PhD, Senior Scientist, Exponent

We'll also have representatives from Pierce County, City of Puyallup and City of Sumner, among others.

Thursday, May 7, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm 

Zoom Meeting ID: 390 036 164

Dial in and Zoom information, as well as past recordings, can be found at puyallupsumnerchamber.com/connects.
Getting back to work: A toolkit for re-opening

We have formed a Back To Work Task Force with representatives from City of Puyallup, City of Sumner, Pierce County, our state legislature, Puyallup Main Street Association, Sumner Downtown Promotion Association and business leaders. One of the resources we're rolling out is a Back To Work Toolkit that has been adopted by several Chambers of Commerce around the Puget Sound area.

We have included the toolkit downloads on our website, along with updates from our task force and other relevant information, at puyallupsumnerchamber.com/backtowork.
Wellness Wednesday with the Chamber

We invite you to join us every Wednesday at 5:00pm for a workout (yoga, pilates, boot camp, etc.) and a wellness tip, all provided by our fitness and wellness/health/beauty partners.

Today's partners:
Fitness Quest will get us moving with a workout via their online workout platform, and Salon Ish owner Katelyn Corrado will offer beauty tips for looking your best.

TODAY: Wednesday, May 6
5:00pm - 6:00pm 

Zoom Meeting ID: 937-0284-8347 
Lean In & Lean On Wednesday follow up meetings

Elements owner Robert Kaelin organized a group, Lean In & Lean On , dedicated to helping small business owners navigate the struggles of this crisis. 

Whether or not you were able to attend the virtual brown bag lunch last Saturday, you can still join the group for Wednesday follow ups.

TODAY: Wednesday, May 6
7:30pm

If you're interested, complete the form at puyallupsumnerchamber.com/leanin and you will receive virtual meeting information.
Our weekly Wake Ups, open to Chamber members and non-members, have pivoted to Zoom for the time being, but they're still a great way to check in with one another, make and hear announcements from local businesses, and even win some giveaways.

If you've never attended our Virtual Wake Up, we'd love to see you! If you have been attending, we encourage you to invite someone new!
TOMORROW
Thursday, May 7, 2020
8:15am - 9:15am

Zoom Meeting ID: 327 531 124

Drive-By Food Drive at Sunrise Village tomorrow

Sunrise Village is hosting a food drive which will benefit the Nourish Pierce County Food Bank. Please click here for a video created by We Are Puyallup promoting the food drive.

Thursday, May 7
5:00 pm - 7:00pm

Learn more about items needed and the safety protocols for donations at MySunriseVillage.com/food-drive .
FREE Webinar: How to talk about your business so people will buy

What will separate the businesses that emerge from the shutdown strong from those that struggle? Public Identity owner John Kelley says a clear message will make the difference in showing your customers why you are essential to them. Learn how with this free webinar.

Thursday, May 7
4:00 pm

Upclose RV

As a veteran-owned company founded by world travelers, the mission of Upclose RV is to create a national neighborhood to support the RV community. Hosts also make new friends while they earn a little income by renting their driveway or other property.

Learn more about booking your RV spot or listing your property at UpCloseRV.com .
Our Chip In With the Chamber program, which has been dedicated to delivering meals to local heroes serving the community during the pandemic, is expanding to help support local, small business owners forge a path toward re-opening.

In order to re-open safely, small businesses will need to navigate a variety of issues, including obtaining PPE, cleaning, and other supplies.

When you chip in, 100% of your donations will go toward the two initiatives: Sponsoring meals for local heroes and also helping small businesses in need with PPE and other supplies they will need to open safely. We have already procured some supplies that we plan to distribute and we hope to purchase more.

Last week, we delivered food to the folks at Sumner Senior Center. The staff and volunteers serve 45+ meals every day, countless wellness check phone calls and send homemade “thinking of you” cards to seniors in the community. We purchased boxed lunches from The Savory and Sweet.

This week, we're working with Nothing Bundt Cakes to deliver treats to the Puyallup Food Bank.

If you're able, we invite you to chip in at puyallupsumnerchamber.com/chip-in.
State-by-State Reopening Guidance

The U.S. Chamber remains a strong advocate for bringing Americans back to work and life in a gradual process done safely, successfully, and sustainably. This process, however, will differ from region to region depending on the prevalence of COVID-19 and guidelines from local and state governments.

From personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to employee screening, the U.S. Chamber created the new interactive State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance map—equipped with current stay-at-home orders, timelines, state profiles, and more critical information—to help you and your members track the differences and provide the latest guidance for America's employers.
Chamber Paint Night with Pinot's Palette

Join us for a LIVE Virtual Event this Friday - register now and get ready to paint Eclectic Poppies from the comfort of your own home. This Mother's Day Virtual Event is perfect for those of you who want to flex your artistic muscle and paint a special work of art for Mom!

Friday, May 8
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Chamber members receive a discount when they use promo code VCH2020. There are options to purchase the virtual class with an art kit or without, if you would like to purchase your materials elsewhere.

Register now and use promo code VCH2020
South Sound (Virtual) Business Summit is live and on-demand - for a limited time!

Now in its sixth year, the annual South Sound Business Summit is now LIVE and online! If you want to get inspired and hear from fantastic speakers, check this out. For just $35 (discounts available for veterans), you'll have access to the full program online and on-demand.

Ticket sales are only available through May 31st and the online program will be live until August 1st.

The Puyallup / Sumner Chamber is a sponsor of this event, along with other South Sound Chambers, and any profits from this event will support the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The WSBDC is a network of more than 30 expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business.

Presentations:

Eradicating Entrepreneurial Poverty - Mike Michalowicz
Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and what BusinessWeek deemed the
entrepreneur’s cult classic, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur.

IMPACT: A Crash Course in Leadership - Elisa Hayes
Empathy Fueled Solutions and Author of “Letters to My Daughter," Elisa will help you transform your life. By applying the lessons, you will turn weakened staff into star performers, and refashion your organization into a whole-hearted, connected community.

Choosing the Positive Path to getting where you want to go - Barry Long
Barry was 22 years old when a near-fatal motorcycle crash completely and permanently altered almost everything he knew about life. He discovered early in recovery that choosing to live with a genuinely positive attitude, setting realistic and achievable goals and learning to ask for help makes anything possible.

Check out the Virtual Summit today! Visit SouthSoundBusinessSummit.com.
Advisors Corner

We’re assembling a list of advisors who are able to assist business owners navigating this economic crisis. Areas of expertise include legal, financial, human resources, marketing and more.

Whether you're looking for an advisor or would like to be included in our advisor list, visit puyallupsumnerchamber.com/advisors.
Pierce County COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Loan

Pierce County is still accepting applications for their Small Business Relief Loans, which have been opened up to businesses that are not in unincorporated county areas.

Get timely resources at the dedicated COVID-19 area on our website
We have created a dedicated area on our website as a one-stop shop for all COVID-19 related information. Here you'll find pages devoted to resources for businesses & employers, health & safety info, supporting local businesses and restaurants offering takeout & delivery.

We'll continue to update these pages as the situation evolves.

Please keep us informed if you have news related to your own businesses: [email protected].

Here's an update on upcoming Chamber events

Formal Wake Ups are suspended for the time being; that said, we are holding Virtual Wake Ups every Thursday at 8:15am.

We've added Wellness Wednesdays to our lineup of virtual events, join us at 5:00pm every Wednesday via Zoom for a workout and wellness tips.

Our Government Affairs Committee (GAC) meetings in April and May 5 were held virtually via Zoom, and our June meeting is likely to follow suit.

Our Women in Business Luncheon that was scheduled for May 8 has been rescheduled for July 31.
Have news to report in Chamber Chatter? Email [email protected] for more information.
Through a partnership between Pierce County and the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County, Invest Pierce County was launched in mid-2019 to assist organizations that are considering doing business in the region, providing a listing of sites and buildings.
The Washington SBDC is your resource for no-cost expert advising, management training, market intelligence and more! They even have a local representative right here in our community who offers one-on-one confidential advising to help you make the most of your business. We encourage all Chamber members to check it out!

Learn more at  wsbdc.org
Did you know that our Chamber offers health benefits for your company? Email [email protected] if you are interested in learning how you can save money with this great Chamber member benefit.