Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for our Annual Member Meeting, happening on the third Wednesday of October each year. This event coincides with National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.
Designed exclusively for our business members, this meeting focuses on initiatives that benefit our members and contribute to the economic growth of Kittitas County. Enjoy dinner and beverages from local member businesses throughout the evening. Tables will also be set up with our state and local partners to provide assistance for your business needs. Silent Auction before event.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sue Lombard Dining Hall at Central Washington University
601 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA
$15 Non-Members | Free For Members
Event Dinner + Drinks
Soup Bar is catered by 1891 Catering from Central Washington University. Drinks are provided by local member businesses of the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.
Silent Auction
The funds raised from the silent auction will go directly into our Wish Fund, which is dedicated to supporting small businesses during disasters or emergencies. This fund is crucial in ensuring that our local businesses can weather unexpected challenges and continue to thrive.
Thank you for donating baskets to this event. We appreciate your contribution! If you would like to donate to our silent auction, please connect with our Director of Chamber Outreach and Economic Advancement, Katie Schepker at katie@kittitascountychamber.com
Event Supporters
Thank you for supporting our Annual Membership Meeting. We would not be able to put this event on without your support. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please connect with our Director of Chamber Outreach and Economic Advancement, Katie Schepker at katie@kittitascountychamber.com
State and Local Partners
President & CEO KrisJ@awb.org
Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business association. Kris came to AWB in 2010 after leading chamber of commerce in Saint Paul, Minnesota and the Tri-Cities, and he has served as AWB president since 2014.
He started his chamber career at the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he served as manager of governmental and public affairs.
At AWB, Kris has strengthened connections with chambers of commerce throughout the state, building a Grassroots Alliance with 104 partners and counting. And he has championed the state’s manufacturers with an annual bus tour of manufacturing companies.
AWB serves as both Washington’s state chamber of commerce and manufacturing association, and Kris is currently serving as chairman of the Council of State Manufacturers Associations, a national group that represents manufacturing trade associations in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico.
In 2016, AWB was named Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, becoming the first state chamber of commerce to win the award.
Kris is a Montana native and graduate of the University of Montana-Western and the U.S Camber Institute program. He lives in Olympia with his wife Katie and their three children.
5-Year Strategic Plan
The 5-Year Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap for Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, outlining key projects and initiatives to achieve a shared vision. The plan is dynamic, with annual updates on progress and adjustments based on community needs and market changes.
Creating a strategic plan fosters alignment among members, the board, staff, and the community. It provides a common vision and clear direction, ensuring strategic resource allocation to achieve collective goals. This framework aims to enhance the future for members and the broader community.
The strategic plan emphasizes accountability, integrity, and transparency. As the Chamber moves forward, it is dedicated to continuously revisiting its mission, values, and vision to adapt to evolving community aspirations and needs. Click on the plan here and learn more about our commitments for the next 5 years at the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.