The Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce continues the great tradition of people working together to achieve goals we cannot achieve on our own.  Investment is an appreciation for the business you do in the community and allows you to give back to the community that gives to you.  Investment allows you to have a say in how the Chamber operates.

Networking opportunities sponsored by the Chamber put you in touch with many people who could become new clients or customers.  Our networking opportunities include membership breakfast & dinner meetings, “Business After Hours” gatherings, the annual golf tournament, the Annual Spaghetti Feed & Wine Glass Auction to benefit the Food Bank, and our Annual Barbara Morris Memorial Scholarship Auction & Dinner.

The Chamber also encourages member volunteerism on a variety of local community sponsored committees and task forces, including:

1. Action Committee for Tourism (A.C.T.)
2. Education/Scholarships
3. Enhancement Committee
4. Promotions & Marketing Committee
5. Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Association
6. Political Relations Committee

The Chamber sponsors or co-sponsors several events that bring people to our community, including:

1. Flag Day Parade
2. “One Beach of a Sale” event in January
3. Annual Folk Music Festival
4. Flag Day Poster & Essay Contest for North Beach Students
5. Annual “Shop Ocean Shores First” Promotion
6. Annual Food Bank Benefit Event
7. Annual Barbara Morris Memorial Scholarship Auction & Dinner
8. Annual Razor Clam Festival
9. Annual Police & Fire Department Emergency Programs Golf Tournament

We also regularly demonstrate our community caring and involvement by organizing, participating in and/or promoting the following programs or events:

1. North Beach High School Career Day
2. Ocean Shores/Grays Harbor Job Fair
3. Back to School Picnic
4. Candidates Forums
5. Holiday Lighting Contest
6. Website Training
7. Boulevard Banners
8. Chamber Day in Olympia
9. Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program

Membership in the Chamber of Commerce provides numerous other benefits:

Washington State Legislative Lobbying
• Advocacy—A voice that is heard by the Ocean Shores City Council
• Year Round Tourist Requests & Referrals
• Listing in Chamber publications, including the 2010 Business Directory and Locater Maps (We only support our members!)
• Free exposure on our website, www.oceanshores.org including a free link to your own website and email address (This is the most visited website in Ocean Shores!)
• The opportunity to advertise on the website and in the newsletter
• Daily business referrals
• Monthly newsletter, The New Wave
• Sponsorship of Business After Hours
• Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Services
• Free listing in the Getaway Guide
• Bulk Mail Permit
• Health Insurance
• Representation on the Grays Harbor Tourism Board
• Representation on various city committees, including Downtown Revitalization and Planning Commission