United Way

The Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) is dedicated to enhancing the vitality of Bellingham's downtown area, serving as a hub for community engagement, commerce, and culture. Through various programs and events, DBP fosters connections among local businesses and residents, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for all. With initiatives like the City Block Program and special events such as the Spring Wine Walk and Downtown Sounds, DBP actively promotes local retailers, dining, and entertainment experiences. Their commitment to revitalization and community support is underscored by partnerships with local government and businesses, creating a thriving environment for both residents and visitors. Generated from their business information

Active involvement in Chamber activities provides the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other members of the business community. The connections and friends made at the Chamber prove to be an invaluable resource. A Place at the Front Door of the Community Every year over 100, 000 people contact the Chamber seeking information about Whatcom County and its businesses. When someone calls 'information' for a phone number and doesn't know the name of the business, they are automatically given the phone number for the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber monitors and provides input and insight on issues that have an impact on our local business community. These issues range from retailing to growth management, business taxes to cross border travel and commerce, impact fees and levys to elections and canidates. The Chamber is the largest and most effective business voice in Whatcom County Health Care Insurance One of the key issues we hear about is health care. We have made available to our memebers an opportunity to insure you and your employees, even if your entire staff is a group of one. This opportunity is made exclusivly to Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber members.