Winthrop Chamber Highlights
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce has a strong history of joining for the common good.
Over 110 years ago, Guy Waring founded the town of Winthrop and launched the Methow Trading Company encouraging other businesses to join him. In the 1920s, the Winthrop Civic League was formed to provide business and community opportunities. Winthrop’s crowning business involvement was in the 1970s when Kathryn Wagner and the Chamber rallied every business to commit to Westernization fully.
Today the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce continues to be a key element in the success of every business in Winthrop. This website proudly showcases the area businesses that are Chamber members. General Chamber meetings are on the second Thursday of the month at 8:30 am at the Winthrop Barn Auditorium or on Zoom. We would love to have your business join our businesses in making our community as strong as possible.
Winthrop Chamber Mission Statement:
Grow and support the community, committed to developing a vibrant Winthrop and Methow Valley economy.
Winthrop Chamber Volunteer Board Members:
Executive Director Ted Lafferty
President Joshua Buehler of Abbycreek Inn
Vice President Victoria Grady of The Inn at Mazama
Treasurer Paul Peterson of Hotel Rio Vista
Secretary Jennifer Farmer of Peppertree Inn
Board Member Patsy Rowland of Winthrop Star Properties
Board Member Nate Young of Old Schoolhouse Brewery
Board Member Kary Brennan of Gathered Boutique
Board Member Nilsine Harris of Shotgun Nellies
Boar Member Richard Wasson of the Methow Valley Ciderhouse
Chamber Member Benefits
When businesses become members of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, they have a dedicated page on the Winthrop Washington website. The page includes a description of the industry with photos, logo, contact information, website link, etc., for the calendar year. The marketing director will list the company in the business directory and any part of the website related to the services the business offers.
Monthly Networking:
-In addition, you are invited to attend our monthly chamber member meetings to give updates and announcements to other local business owners.
-Monthly guest speakers at the monthly meetings will keep you up-to-date on regional news and local experts who have resources for you.
Visitor Information Station:
-Members are encouraged to provide brochures, rack cards, event flyers, and sample menus for visitors to take or view at the information station.
-Members receive “map pads” to offer a tear-off area map. These are helpful to keep at your business when visitors ask for directions and advice. These are provided free of charge to Chamber Members.
Social Media:
Post on the Visit Winthrop Facebook group (2,600+ members) about business offerings and events at a reasonable frequency.
Advertising YOU!:
The town spends over $80K annually advertising the website to potential visitors in the Seattle and Spokane area on TV, radio, social media, Google search ads, email marketing, magazines, and other streaming services. Our website acquires over 105K visits a year. Multiple emails go out each month to over 13,000 email new subscribers.
Make the most of your chamber membership:
- Sponsor Events! Your business is listed in all promotions of the Chamber of Commerce Sponsored shoulder season events. Cost $100+ per event.
- Submit Your Events: List events on the website, on social media, and in email news blasts by emailing them to info@winthropwashington.com
- Join the board: The Winthrop Chamber board consists of volunteer local business owners. The chamber can powerfully influence the local economy and business-minded practices with more board members!
- Partner in Giveaways: Your business is mentioned in paid advertising when you offer a gift card for spring and fall TV and radio giveaways.
The annual cost of joining the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is a mere $200 for businesses/individuals and $150 for non-profits.
Are you interested in the Winthrop Chamber supporting your event?
The Chamber offers event insurance, marketing & promoting, as well as access to local resources to make your event successful. Contact us at info@winthropwashington.com to learn more.
Ready to Join the Winthrop Chamber Now?
Renewing Members:
Thank you for your continued partnership with the Winthrop community!
1: Fill out any information below that may need to be updated.
2: Mail your membership check of $200 (or $150 for non-profits) to Winthrop Chamber of Commerce PO Box 39 Winthrop, WA 98862.
New Members: Welcome aboard!
1: Please fill out the form below.
2: Email your logo to info@winthropwashington.com
3: Mail your membership check of $200 (or $150 for non-profits) to Winthrop Chamber of Commerce PO Box 39 Winthrop, WA 98862
Online Payment Options:
Provide details for your business’s website listing:
Renewing Members:
Thank you for your continued partnership with the Winthrop community!
1: Fill out any information below that may need to be updated.
2: Mail your membership check of $200 (or $150 for non-profits) to Winthrop Chamber of Commerce PO Box 39 Winthrop, WA 98862, or pay with the online payment options listed above.
New Members: Welcome aboard!
1: Please fill out the entire form.
2: Email your logo to info@winthropwashington.com
3: Mail your membership check of $200 (or $150 for non-profits) to Winthrop Chamber of Commerce PO Box 39 Winthrop, WA 98862, or pay with the online payment options listed above.
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