We have often been asked-is the Vashon Chamber a member of the state or national Chamber of Commerce?
Our answer is now and has always been-NO. The Vashon Chamber supports Vashon businesses and those that do business with Vashon-that is all. We are independent, we are a business association with no ties to the off island state or national chamber or other national business organizations.
Our values, actions and policies are in support of Vashon. State and national organizations are often not in keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit and unique ways we are so proud of.
We know and respect that our Island believes we all should learn to balance positively the needs of the business community and the environment. As an organization we also feel that creating local, family wage jobs and products or services will benefit everyone on the island in many ways and help to create a long term sustainability.
By being independent we our free to live and work the island’s way!
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