Lunch & Learn: Building Your Dream Business

What’s your definition of Success? Would you consider your business successful? Many times, business owners start off with an amazing vision for their business but somehow, in the midst of the grind the vision fades and their business ends up owning them. If yo......More

What’s your definition of Success? Would you consider your business successful? Many times, business owners start off with an amazing vision for their business but somehow, in the midst of the grind the vision fades and their business ends up owning them. If you’re tired of feeling this way, we want to encourage you that there is a proven path to success! Join Dave and Robert as they show you that pathway and help you build your dream business so it doesn’t become your worst nightmare. Presenters Robert Kaelin and Dave Robbs will teach you what you need to know about how to build your dream business. Come take this opportunity to learn from their years of experience as entrepreneurs and coaches. PRESENTERS: Robert Kaelin has a passion for building healthy leaders that create real impact. He is a visionary who has a deep love for people, community, and business development. Robert graduated from Faith International University with a Bachelor's Degree in Leadership. After working at Microsoft for some time, his love for people propelled him to find his purpose. Ultimately, God called him to put his skills to use by building a community of leaders who lead with purpose and add value to those around them. Robert is an author, speaker, and coach with the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and the CEO of Counter Culture Leadership. Robert and his wife Jackie own and operate Elements, a café in the heart of downtown Puyallup.  His passion is connecting with people and helping them grow. This drives him to continually develop himself as a leader and communicator. He is the author of a brand-new book on leadership, Generous Influencers – You Hold the Key to Creating Positive Impact.   Learn more: https://www.countercultureleadership.com/bizdev David Robbs provides business coaching and consulting services to businesses in a variety of industries and markets, drawing upon 35+ years of experience. He is the Executive Director of Poyeho Project, a non-profit he founded back in 2007 to help teach business skills and create successful, sustainable businesses in African countries. Poyeho Project allows Dave to share his many years of business experience & knowledge with people in economically challenged parts of the world. He is passionate about bringing hope and sustainability to southern Africa through business development and training. He has a degree in engineering from Azusa Pacific University.

Kanon Electric Inc

12 @ 12 CEO Chamber Chat

Chamber CEO Tara Doyle-Enneking sits down with 12 members for a noon roundtable once each month. Here's your chance to tell Tara what matters to you and what challenges the Chamber can help you solve. We kicked off the program in early 2022, with 12 member guests joi......More

Chamber CEO Tara Doyle-Enneking sits down with 12 members for a noon roundtable once each month. Here's your chance to tell Tara what matters to you and what challenges the Chamber can help you solve. We kicked off the program in early 2022, with 12 member guests joining us each month, discussing a variety of topics including crime, supply chain issues, traffic and more. Register today for the opportunity to tell Tara what matters to you and what challenges you are currently facing, while connecting with your fellow Chamber members. This is a Chamber member exclusive event. No fee to attend, RSVP required, space is limited. Lunch is provided courtesy of one of our 12@12 partner eateries.

Wine Down Wednesday at Perry's

Looking for a fun way to network with your fellow Chamber members while supporting local restaurants, bars and taprooms? Join us on the fourth* Wednesday each month for Wine Down Wednesday! (Typically the 4th Wednesday with some exceptions) This monthly gathering......More

Looking for a fun way to network with your fellow Chamber members while supporting local restaurants, bars and taprooms? Join us on the fourth* Wednesday each month for Wine Down Wednesday! (Typically the 4th Wednesday with some exceptions) This monthly gathering is intended to support economic vitality in our downtowns by bringing live music to rotating venues. So if you're looking for a great way to wind down at the end of your day, join us at Wine Down Wednesday! There is no Chamber fee to attend! The Chamber sells $20.00 raffle tickets at these events to support the musicians. We also encourage you to purchase drinks and food to give the host venue a mid-week boost. Are you an aspiring musician seeking opportunities to perform? Don't miss out! Email [email protected] to be added to our contact list for future Wine Down Wednesdays. Do you love live music? Do you want to see our restaurants and bars busy on an off-Wednesday night? How would you like to play a part in creating a buzz that Puyallup and Sumner have it going on with multiple live music venues?! $300 - $500 will help fund this effort! Be named as an upcoming Wine Down Wednesday Sponsor. Contact [email protected] to secure a spot.

Perry's Cocktail Bar

Wake Up and Ribbon Cutting at Inta Vintage

Come join us for Wake Up! Our weekly networking offering allows members and prospective members to connect in a casual atmosphere. The last Thursday in April we'll be hosted by Inta Vintage in Sumner with a bonus Ribbon Cutting celebration. Wake Up is free and ope......More

Come join us for Wake Up! Our weekly networking offering allows members and prospective members to connect in a casual atmosphere. The last Thursday in April we'll be hosted by Inta Vintage in Sumner with a bonus Ribbon Cutting celebration. Wake Up is free and open to Chamber members, no RSVP required. Prospective members are welcome to attend and learn more about Chamber membership.

Inta Vintage

Wake Up and Ribbon Cutting at Valley Social Wine Bar

Come join us for Wake Up! Our weekly networking offering allows members and prospective members to connect in a casual atmosphere. The first Thursday in May we'll be hosted by Valley Social Wine Bar with a bonus Ribbon Cutting celebration! Wake Up is free and open......More

Come join us for Wake Up! Our weekly networking offering allows members and prospective members to connect in a casual atmosphere. The first Thursday in May we'll be hosted by Valley Social Wine Bar with a bonus Ribbon Cutting celebration! Wake Up is free and open to Chamber members, no RSVP required. Prospective members are welcome to attend and learn more about Chamber membership.

Valley Social Wine Bar and Tasting Room

Taco Tuesday Pop-Up with Penny's Salsa

Taco Tuesday is taking over Downtown Sumner! ​Sumner Main Street Association is partnering up with Penny's Salsa for a pop-up Taco Tuesday event! Come enjoy tacos, margaritas, chips + salsa and more!  Many downtown shop......More

Taco Tuesday is taking over Downtown Sumner! ​Sumner Main Street Association is partnering up with Penny's Salsa for a pop-up Taco Tuesday event! Come enjoy tacos, margaritas, chips + salsa and more!  Many downtown shops will have Taco Tuesday specials, featured products and surprises. Find Penny’s Salsa at Heritage Park with chips and salsa. View this event on Facebook to learn more! https://fb.me/e/1bqFTviJT  

Downtown Sumner shops & Heritage Park

Government Affairs Council

Government Affairs Council (GAC) meetings are open to all members. Come prepared to listen and contribute to the topics of the day. Public and elected officials from our state, Pierce County, City of Puyallup and C......More

Government Affairs Council (GAC) meetings are open to all members. Come prepared to listen and contribute to the topics of the day. Public and elected officials from our state, Pierce County, City of Puyallup and City of Sumner are regularly in attendance. We discuss issues and policies pertinent to business as they relate to government affairs. Meetings are held (with the occasional exception) the first or second Tuesday each month, 8:00am - 9:00am, virtually via Zoom (since April 2020). Since our meetings moved to Zoom, we have made archived recordings of GAC meetings available on the Chamber's YouTube channel.

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91580548591?pwd=RE9NZWRscjd4SGRzR0d6NEdGbHhBZz09 Meeting ID: 915 8054 8591 Passcode: 323

Wake Up at Wave Lending Group

Come join us for Wake Up, where we'll be hosted by Wave Lending Group in downtown Puyallup. ​Our weekly networking offering allows members and prospective members to connect in a casual atmosphere.

Wave Lending Group

Forks and Corks 2024: A Noteworthy Evening Featuring Nashville Singer/Songwriter John King

At Farm 12 on Thursday, May 16, expect the unexpected as you slip into your classy country/cocktail attire and lace up those dancing shoes. Come prepared for an evening filled with delightful surprises—tasting fine wines and partaking in a sumptuous, multi-course farm-......More

At Farm 12 on Thursday, May 16, expect the unexpected as you slip into your classy country/cocktail attire and lace up those dancing shoes. Come prepared for an evening filled with delightful surprises—tasting fine wines and partaking in a sumptuous, multi-course farm-to-table menu meticulously crafted to complement our curated, local celebrity-studded wine selection. Indulge in the harmony of musical notes, savor the subtleties of food notes, and relish the nuances of wine notes for a truly delightful sensory experience! NEW THIS YEAR! Join each course with Country Artist John King, based in Nashville, who will share the stories behind his songs. With an impressive career, including touring with acts like Blake Shelton and achieving a Billboard #1 for "We Went," written for Randy Houser, John recently signed with Sony Music and secured a management deal with Narvel Blackstock. His single "Try Saying Goodbye" has surpassed 60 million streams, debuted in the top 5 on the Apple Hot Country Chart, and received recognition from Rolling Stone. John's debut album, "Always Gonna Be You," gained critical acclaim, reaching the iTunes top-selling albums chart. From writing the first Hootie & The Blowfish song since 2005 to appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, John King's musical journey promises continued success in 2024. Admission (21+ only): $125 per person by April 14, 2024 $150 per person after April 15, 2024 $800 for a table sponsorship of 6 $1200 for a table sponsorship of 8 Admission (21+ only) includes: Passed hors d’oeuvres Seated multi-course meal with curated wine pairings Tastings of exclusive wines not sold in local stores Opportunities to mix and mingle with winemakers Exclusive wine purchase and wine club opportunities Live music performed by John King Attire: Classy country Exclusive wines: We've curated a collection of the finest local wines, including Lomcevak Cellars and Vineyard (co-founded by Representative Kelly Chambers and Jeff Chambers); Shiloh Estate Cellars (founded by Greg Burd in 2014 in Sumner); and Mark Ryan Winery (founded by Mark Ryan McNeilly in Woodinville in 1999). The menu: Guests will enjoy an elevated, multi-course meal exclusively paired with our featured wines. Thoughtfully prepared by Chef Aaron Welch and Chef Adam Frey of Farm 12, this dining experience and pairings will delight sophisticated wine enthusiasts and novices alike. FULL MENU AND PAIRINGS COMING SOON. Buy your tickets on Eventbrite now!

Farm 12 Events Center

Economic Forecast Annual Luncheon 2024

Join us for our Economic Forecast Luncheon & Annual Membership Meeting, May 23, 2024. This annual event provides relevant information on what is happening with business, development and other growth ......More

Join us for our Economic Forecast Luncheon & Annual Membership Meeting, May 23, 2024. This annual event provides relevant information on what is happening with business, development and other growth opportunities in Pierce County. The luncheon also serves as the Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting. This must-attend event will feature the following speakers: Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive For the third consecutive year, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier will provide a Pierce County outlook, touching on a variety of trends and issues that affect our county's businesses and residents. More speakers TBD.

Pioneer Park Pavilion