December 12, 2018
Featured Chamber Events
Business After Hours
Tue. January 8 @ 5:30pm

Join us for Business After Hours hosted by Big House Brew Pub this January!

Australia & New Zealand Preview Night
Thur. January 10 @ 5:30pm

Join the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Explorations next fall as we experience the Best of Australia & New Zealand!

Featured Member Videos
High Performance Strategy:
Part 1 of 3
With eCLAT Social Media Management

Let this strategic social media video help you on your journey. Filmed by Tangent Media at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and funded by the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Have your video featured in the VBN

Share your video with more than 3,000 subscribers weekly. To be featured, simply email your Vimeo or YouTube link to  mmiller@wwvchamber.com.  

Happy Holidays from the Chamber!
Please note our holiday office hours below
Member News Items
Customer Appreciation Day
December 12
Come & support the Lincoln Drama Class while treating yourself to a $4.99 medium pepperoni or cheese pizza! The group gets $1 for each special pizza sold!

Mosel to Wachau: German & Austrian Riesling
December 13
Explore a small slice of the wine world with Austrian and German Riesling! What are the differences in style between the two? Come find out! 

Celtic Christmas with Affiniti
December 13
The annual Celtic Christmas concert with Affinití and Howard Crosby at Gesa Power House Theatre on Thursday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. is sold out (as it has each year). Would you like to be one of the first to know about upcoming events at the Power House? Become a Member or signup as an Email Subscriber. 

Barrel Full of Money
December 14
Bid on special wines, dining experiences and more during our silent auction, sip on award-winning wines courtesy of Dunham Cellars and indulge in appetizers from Olive Marketplace and Cafe Catering while listening to live music from the talented Debra Arlyn & The Goodness.

Ski Bluewood seasoning opening
December 14
Bluewood’s 2018-19 season begins Friday, December 14, as the ski area welcomes skiers and snowboarders to the mountain.

'Tis The Season
December 15
The Walla Walla Symphony is delighted to present the Walla Walla holiday tradition, 'Tis the Season, on Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm in the Gesa Power House Theatre.

Live Cinema: "The Nutcracker"
December 16
The 2018 Live Cinema Series at Gesa Power House Theatre continues with a screening of the current Royal Ballet production of “The Nutcracker.” Filmed live in London and rebroadcast to select theaters, this special holiday event is appropriate for all ages.  

Home for the Holidays
December 16
Blue Mountain Chorus invites you to join us for ‘Home for the Holidays’, a seasonal musical celebration in 4-part harmony! Enjoy performances by the Chorus (including members of our first Christmas Guest Chorus), Prospect Point Elementary Choir, and Blueprint Quartet.  

Beat the Winter Blues with Continuing Ed!
January 7
WWCC Continuing Education winter classes are online and open for registration. With 14 brand new classes, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list this holiday season! From tantalizing new food and wine classes and inspiring art classes to fitness opportunities and exploring the sciences – surprise your loved ones (or treat yourself!) with the gift of an unforgettable experience.

Night Ranger
January 26
Join us for an unforgettable night! Night Ranger is celebrating 35 years and 17 million albums!

15% Off Standard Rooms & Meeting Room Space
Now through January 31
Keep money in your pocket this Holiday Season! Enjoy 15% off Standard Rooms & Meeting Room Space at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton. Complimentary upgrade upon availability. Blackout dates may apply. Offer good through January 31, 2018.

Call 509-525-1398 to make your reservations!
Alternative Gift Fair Goes ONLINE!
The Walla Walla Alternative Gift Fair Goes ONLINE! If you weren't able to visit with our 26 organizations in person, here's another wonderful opportunity to give!

$20 Off All Message Services
Essential Massage Walla Walla would like to offer Chamber members $20.00 off all massage therapy services during this busy and often stressful time of year. Essential Massage is also offering 5 gift cards for the price of 4.

eCLAT
Now offering a FREE social media consultation for businesses and non-profits. We can help analyze your current platforms or websites and help you succeed with some simple tricks and tips. Our website offers a FREE downloadable infographic with the 5 "P's" of social media as well as new STRATEGY VIDEOS produced by the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce.

$10 Lunch Buffet
Walla Walla Indian Cuisine invites you to enjoy their daily lunch buffet - on special through December 31 for only $10! Walla Walla Indian Cuisine is located on Main Street in downtown Walla Walla. The lunch buffet offerings change frequently and include a variety to satisfy all tastes. The restaurant is also open for dinner with menu service.

Host Your Holiday Parties At Waterbrook
With a full-service kitchen, catering options, extensive and cost-effective wine list, and breathtaking venue, Waterbrook provides the best of what Walla Walla has to offer. Consider team-building activities? With a basic wine purchase, our team offers fun formats for wine blending competitions, blind tasting competitions, wine trivia or staff-led tasting education. Book through the end of the year to take advantage of special pricing.

Professional Window Services
Who says that nothing is FREE? We have a heart for small business and would like to offer you a FREE a month on us! We understand that there are slow months and busy times. Not only do we blow off your store front, clean your signs, tackle high dusting and change light bulbs for FREE but we also will give you one cleaning on us! 
*Eco-friendly. 
*Online billing. 
*Safe for Tasting Rooms. 

Become A Junior Achievement Hero!
Do you love kids and want to help them be all that they can be? Volunteer with Junior Achievement and help equip students with the skills they need to follow their passion. JA classroom volunteers guide students through topics on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Help build a bridge from the classroom to the future! Call Nancy today at 509-520-7052.

Visit Woodward Canyon Winery
Open 7 days a week
Come visit Woodward Canyon Winery for sustainable, premium, cellar worthy wines. Family run and operated since 1981, Woodward Canyon is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm, with our last tasting beginning at 4:30pm. For questions, please contact us at 509-525-4129 or getthedirt@woodwardcanyon.com.

Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Member of our Disaster Action Team and help Walla Walla and Surrounding Communities—Disaster Action Team Members are on-call disaster volunteers that act as first responders for the Red Cross to assist victims of disaster. If you would like to serve your community call Lynne at 509-316-1845 for more details. Please check us out at facebook.com/RedCrossNW and on  Instagram@RedCrossNorthwest

Plan For A Confident Retirement
Retirement can be a time of exciting possibilities. Will you have the income you need to support the interests and activities that are most important to you? Contact Andre Selfa, Financial Advisor, Heritage Wealth Advisors, today to learn how financial planning will help you make the most of your retirement.

Tax Planning Never Stops!
With the 2017 tax season officially wrapped up, it is time to breathe a sigh of relief. That doesn’t mean tax planning has to stop, however. Make sure you are contributing to your retirement plans, IRA’s, and more through the end of the year. If you’re in need of some tax write offs before the end of the year, be sure to consult your accountant on what strategies may work best for you. If your business in looking for a trusted tax partner, our team would love to talk. Call us today at 509-529-0941.

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