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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting: Business Over a Bite
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on August 3rd\n\n\n\nBusiness Over a Bite: State of the County & NorthStar Project Update\nJoin us for this month's Business Over a Bite lunch and network with fellow local business leaders while getting an exclusive update on key issues shaping Skagit County.\n\n\n\nWe are pleased to welcome Skagit County Commissioner Joe Burns as our featured guest speaker. Commissioner Burns will present a comprehensive update on current county initiatives\, economic growth\, local infrastructure\, and the progress of the North Star Project - a key collaborative effort addressing behavioral health\, housing\, and homelessness challenges across our region.\n\n\n\nEnjoy lunch provided by our caterer\, Coconut Kenny's!\n\n\n\nWhat We'll Cover\n\n\n	State of the County Overview: Updates on county-wide infrastructure\, local economic priorities\, and initiatives supporting small businesses.\n	North Star Project Update: Progress and future directions of the joint effort between Skagit County and local cities to address homelessness and community wellness.\n	Q&A Session: An open floor to ask questions about how county policies directly affect your business and community.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Spotlight\n\nJoe Burns\, Skagit County Commissioner (District 3): Bringing a practical\, hands-on background in public service\, Commissioner Joe Burns focuses on economic growth\, community health\, infrastructure\, and supporting family-wage jobs across Skagit County.\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks to Our Supporters\n\nA huge thank you to Family Promise of Skagit Valley and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County for their continued support and vital work in our community!\n\n\n\nGift Basket Giveaway: As always\, we'll be hosting our monthly giveaway! A huge thank you to one of our Chamber Ambassadors\, for generously donating this month's basket.\n\n\n	How to Enter: Tickets for the drawing are available for a minimum $1 donation. All proceeds directly support Chamber events and community initiatives throughout the year.\n	Purchase Options: Bring cash or a card to the event\, or simply include your ticket purchase when you preregister online.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div style="text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:20px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong><span style="color:#1A3465\;">Registration opens on August 3rd<br />\n<br />\nBusiness Over a Bite: State of the County &amp\; NorthStar Project Update</span></strong></span></span>\n<p data-end="297" data-start="196" style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Join us for this month&rsquo\;s Business Over a Bite lunch and network with fellow local business leaders while getting an exclusive update on key issues shaping Skagit County.<br />\n<br />\nWe are pleased to welcome Skagit County Commissioner Joe Burns as our featured guest speaker. Commissioner Burns will present a comprehensive update on current county initiatives\, economic growth\, local infrastructure\, and the progress of the North Star Project - a key collaborative effort addressing behavioral health\, housing\, and homelessness challenges across our region.</span></span><br />\n<br />\nEnjoy lunch provided by our caterer\, <strong>Coconut Kenny&#39\;s</strong>!<br />\n<br />\n<strong>What We&rsquo\;ll Cover</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li data-end="297" data-start="196" style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><u>State of the County Overview</u>: Updates on county-wide infrastructure\, local economic priorities\, and initiatives supporting small businesses.</span></span></li>\n	<li data-end="297" data-start="196" style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><u>North Star Project Update</u>: Progress and future directions of the joint effort between Skagit County and local cities to address homelessness and community wellness.</span></span></li>\n	<li data-end="297" data-start="196" style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><u>Q&amp\;A Session</u>: An open floor to ask questions about how county policies directly affect your business and community.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p data-end="297" data-start="196" style="text-align: left\;"><br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Speaker Spotlight</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;">Joe Burns\, Skagit County Commissioner (District 3): Bringing a practical\, hands-on background in public service\, Commissioner Joe Burns focuses on economic growth\, community health\, infrastructure\, and supporting family-wage jobs across Skagit County.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Special Thanks to Our Supporters</strong><br />\nA huge thank you to <strong>Family Promise of Skagit Valley</strong> and the <strong>Boys &amp\; Girls Clubs of Skagit County</strong> for their continued support and vital work in our community!</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Gift Basket Giveaway:</strong> As always\, we&rsquo\;ll be hosting our monthly giveaway! A huge thank you to one of our Chamber Ambassadors\,&nbsp\;for generously donating this month&#39\;s basket.</span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li data-end="297" data-start="196" style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><u>How to Enter</u>: Tickets for the drawing are available for a minimum $1 donation. All proceeds directly support Chamber events and community initiatives throughout the year.</span></span></li>\n	<li data-end="297" data-start="196" style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><u>Purchase Options</u>: Bring cash or a card to the event\, or simply include your ticket purchase when you preregister online.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p data-end="1202" data-start="981">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<div style="text-align: left\;">&nbsp\;</div>\n<br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library 820 E Washington Ave Burlington
UID:e.51.22865
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DTSTAMP:20260724T225230Z
URL:https://business.burlington-chamber.com/events/details/membership-luncheon-08-19-2026-22865
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