Profile of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
On October 16, 1972, the Birch Bay Resort Owner’s Association registered "Articles of Incorporation" with the State of Washington Secretary of State. The attorney who assisted the group with their organization was David Syre of Lynden.
In 1986, the name was changed to Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce under the Non-Profit Corporation Act. Birch Bay is an unincorporated urban growth area in Whatcom County, Washington.
The Chamber, being the only organized group open to membership for business and residents alike, became the focus for group discussions and education, networking opportunities, and actions relating to Birch Bay.
By the 1990’s, Chamber meetings were the place to go when a person needed information about Birch Bay.
Our Mission Statement:
To advocate and educate on behalf of members to promote a healthy business climate while recognizing the quality of life at Birch Bay. |
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Our Vision:
Our vision for Birch Bay is a community with a varied economy, good prospects for investing and permanent jobs at many skill levels which respects the tranquility of our environment. |
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| What We Value: |
Community Commitment
Economic Stability
Sustainable Development
Volunteer Leadership
Community Expectation of a Health Chamber |
Employment Stability
Community Trust & Support
Empowered Residents
Quality of Life and Community Fun
A Community with Open Door Accessibility |
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| 2008-2009 Board of Directors |
| Name/Title |
Company |
Contact Info |
Lisa Guthrie,
President |
Homestead NW |
PO Box 409
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-3366
Email |
Tammy Pearce,
Vice President |
Bay Cafe
Espresso & Deli |
7608 Birch Bay Drive
Blaine, WA 98264
(360) 371-5409
Email |
Molly Ernst,
Secretary |
The Northern Light
Newspaper |
225 Marine Drive
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1777
Email |
Janell Kortlever,
Treasurer |
Neighborhood
Mortgage |
4164 Meridian St. #108
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 201-9667
Email |
Bob Aitken,
Director |
Retired Aerospace Engineer |
PO Box 3151
Blaine, WA 98231
(360) 371-0466
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Marty Stauffer ,
Director |
Oltman Insurance |
(360) 305-8170
Email |
Jeb Warsinke,
Director |
The Sandcastle
at Birch Bay |
4550 Goldstar Drive
Birch Bay, WA 98230
(360) 371-4900
Email |
Chandra Dunn,
Director |
Birch Bay Preserve |
(360) 371-7432
Email |
Mike Kent ,
Director |
Windermere
Real Estate |
(360) 527-8901
Email |
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