What is the Chamber?
The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, non-profit organization of businesses, professionals, and community stakeholders that provide leadership to improve Anacortes’ businesses and our community. We provide business services to our members, form partnerships and alliances with appropriate entities, engage in legislative advocacy, participate in economic development activities, and initiate action and value-added programs for our members and the community at large.
We are all in!
Through dedicated volunteers and teamwork, we put Anacortes first.
We are stronger together.
We create unique experiences to foster partnerships and relationships.
We are purposeful.
We seek opportunities to increase diversity in process and outcomes.
We are forward-thinking.
We facilitate opportunities to ignite new ideas.
Vision:
To be the most welcoming, livable, and economically vibrant waterfront community in the Pacific Northwest.
Mission:
Be the catalyst for economic prosperity through innovative leadership, advocacy, and collaborative community engagement.
2023-2025 Strategic Plan
Engage Business
Provide support and resources to the entire Anacortes business community.
Objective A: Enhanced Chamber member value.
- Strategy: Promote members for visibility.
- Strategy: Be a connection resource for member business owners.
- Strategy: Increase customer patronage and frequency.
Objective B: Trusted advocate on pro-business policies.
- Strategy: Be the conduit between business and legislators.
- Strategy: Showcase the positive impact of business.
Cultivate Tourism
Expand tourism through destination branding.
Objective A: Amazing events that showcase Anacortes.
- Strategy: Conduct market research.
- Strategy: Collect and analyze data.
- Strategy: Expand unique partnerships.
Objective B: Growth in niche markets.
- Strategy: Identify target customers with market studies.
- Strategy: Outreach to business owners of niche markets to get ideas.
- Strategy: Create marketing campaigns to targeted audiences.
Activate Community
Through advocacy and partnership, build a vibrant and welcoming community.
Objective A: The Chamber is the Go-To community resource.
- Strategy: Increase Chamber visibility and branding.
- Strategy: Showcase local events.
Objective B: The Chamber is the trusted community partner.
- Strategy: Be the conduit between business and community.
- Strategy: Develop an integrated voice on Anacortes' goals.
We provide the following services:
An opportunity to grow and enhance your business through the many services and benefits of membership.
An invitation to participate in the growth and development of the Anacortes community.
A unified representation, we speak up for and act in the best interest of the Anacortes business community.
We provide community information, relocation assistance, tourism promotion, and visitor information to both residents and guests.
Our memberships are based on the total number of full-time people employed. Our standard membership is 1-5 people and grows from there.
Become a Member
Sign up for membership today! Have questions? Call our office at (360) 293-7911 or email info@anacortes.org.