Brad and Christina Mace have been art lovers and active in the arts community for many years.  They decided that an art gallery would be an ideal new business for them–an outlet for their love of art and a dog friendly environment to which they could bring their dog, Simon.  Searching for the right space ended when AOT moved to Water Street in September.  With “new” recycled floors, fresh white paint and a focus on paintings and sculpture, Simon Mace Gallery opened December 3^rd, 2011. Read Full Post

Totera Web Systems is a full-service web development firm providing Internet marketing, web design and custom programming for clients throughout the U.S.

Company president, Frank DePalma started building websites from his home in Port Townsend in 1999. Today, with facilities in Port Townsend and Seattle, Totera Web Systems provides complete marketing solutions, web development, creative design, Ecommerce development, web hosting, and content management to a wide range of industries including manufacturing, hospitality, publishing, and non-profits. Read Full Post

PT Pearl is a new family owned and operated shop in downtown Port Townsend specializing in organic clothing, fair-trade gifts, home décor, upcycled accessories, and local artisan crafts. While it has been a challenge to only carry goods manufactured in the US or fair-trade imported, PT Pearl feels it is supremely important to know the history of their merchandise. Read Full Post

Pilgrimage Port Townsend offers walking retreats in Port Townsend, celebrations of blessed events, and online classes for those who seek meaning in time and place. Read Full Post

Frederickson Electric has been serving Jefferson County’s electrical construction and maintenance needs since 1974, when founder Erik Frederickson began working out of a single van. Over the years, the business has developed and maintained a reputation for quality work and friendly small town service, growing to become the largest electrical contractor in the county. Read Full Post

Without a doubt, 2011 is the most exciting time in our Chamber’s history, with a huge transition in direction and a revised focus aimed solely at better serving the varied business needs of Jefferson County.

Returning to this place I have always called home, brings with it an opportunity to enact the Chamber’s new strategic plan, which the talented business leaders in the county have been preparing for over a year and a half.

Bringing together the regional chambers into a single, dedicated unit presents both significant opportunities and challenges that we will tackle together. Rural Jefferson County’s needs are very different from those of a Downtown Port Townsend retail outlet. However, a strong economic policy enacted by the people – and for the business interests of the people – will see a strengthening of our wider economy and benefit everyone.

Along with this shift in focus comes immediate economic growth. The Chamber will seek external funding to create new jobs in the county, all of which will be aimed at identifying and maximizing opportunities for local businesses, thus creating more employment in 2011.

Most important is feedback and involvement from the business community of the county. I implore you to attend Chamber meetings, become a member and get involved. If you have attended in the past and since opted out, please return so we may illustrate to you how we are changing and how we will fight for your business into the coming decade and beyond.

John Lennon once said, “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

Together we can, and will, make a difference.

Yours In Service,
Teresa Verraes
Executive Director