Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Thursday With the Chamber

TV's Bar Rescue Filming at Schafer's Bar & Grill

If you've noticed tents, trucks and cameramen near Schafer's Bar and Grill at the 410 Plaza in Sumner, that's because Spike TV's popular show, Bar Rescue, is filming an upcoming episode at the local establishment.  When asked when the show would air, they indicated it had not yet be scheduled.

Stay tuned......

2nd Annual Putt Putt Classic Dominated by Local Auto Dealer Participation

The Chamber's 2016 Putt Putt Classic sponsored by Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan, and hosted at the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse last Friday, was the scene of business to business networking at it's finest!  Not only were the referrals and introductions getting traction on the putting greens, but a high level of competition could be seen throughout the course.
Congratulations to this year's winners of the Putt Putt Classic Awards:

Best Dressed:  Harnish Auto Family

Best Putt Putt Hole Design:  Wild Waves Theme Park

Best Score:  Jeremy

We also want to recognize Josh Buffington, owner/designer, Man Cave Metal Works, for his design and creation of this year's tournament awards, designing the etching on our Pint Glasses included in the participant swag bags, and for designing a challenging but fun Putt Putt course as well.  

Three other Chamber members also put the fun in Putt Putt by sponsoring the Prize Wheel Check In:  Wesley Homes, Tractor Supply Co. and Olympic Eagle Distributing.

Impressive Signs and Graphics created a super challenging Putt Putt Hole as well as the Golf Cart Races which involved holding a full to the brim cup of water while driving at high speeds around the parking lot and making a pit stop to pick up a map.  We need to improve the rule specifications as many attempted to circumvent them in an effort to shave time off their laps.  In the end Romeo Ceja from Clearview Realty clocked the best time in the event.

But the cart races were just part of the fun.  Our business members who designed and sponsored individually putt putt holes really got into the spirit of this year's event.

Abbey Road Group featured steps to permitting process

Columbia Bank Putt Putt Design walks you through loan processing.  

Puyallup Nissan sporting the hat and shades

Minuteman Press

There's nothing like fudge from the Old Cannery

Jamie Gregory, Wesley Homes, enjoys the course

Thank you to event sponsor, Puyallup Nissan

New member, Brank's BBQ, caters event

Big thanks to Cory Kolilis, Puget Sound Entertainment
for DJ'ing event and sponsoring a Putt Putt Hole

Nice bag!

Tractor Supply Co. Fly Swatters were a big hit!

Wesley Homes big clips were in demand.

Enjoying the Golf Cart Races

Ricardo attempts hole in one at Impressive Signs Putt Putt Hole

Abbey Road Land Group brings swag.....

Lots of putting being done under the tent at the Old Cannery

Jackie Shaffer (Old Cannery) encourages the putters

Donnie and Cam make a showing for Sign Dog Media

Outpatient Physical Therapy makes a splash at Wild Waves stop

Checking in at registration and getting their swag bags

Lolo Arevalo, Powers Funeral Home, enjoys the days events.  Thanks for coming!

Gov Affairs Meeting Tues May 3rd: Puyallup PD Update on Homeless Issues & Pierce Transit VanShare Program Presentation

The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee will meet Tuesday, May 3rd, 7:30-8:30am, at the Chamber office, 323 N. Meridian, Puyallup.

This month's meeting will feature two speakers:

1,  Jeff Bennett, Puyallup Police Dept. community outreach officer, will be speaking about homeless issues; and

2.  Kim McGilvery, Pierce Transit Vanpool Coordinator, will be speaking about alternative transportation opportunities available for local workforce at a discounted cost.

Officer Bennett’s role as an outreach officer deals with helping keep the peace amongst the homeless and concerned citizens.  He will be making a presentation and answering any questions our members might have about local homeless issues.

Kim McGilvery, Vanpool Coordinator for Pierce Transit will also be here to talk about the re-launch of their VanShare program.  It's for commuters who use the train and need that connection either to the train station or from the train to work.  Pierce Transit is working with Sound Transit to have a guarantee parking spot at the Puyallup Station.  Normally the cost would be $145 per month for the van.  Everyone in the VanShare would split this $145.  but in celebration of Pierce Transit's 30th anniversary they are offering the service for $30 a month which is a great incentive to try out the program.

Charla Neuman, President of the South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition will also be reporting on the coalition's activities.

All Chamber members are welcome to attend our Government Affairs Committee and there's coffee and donuts for everyone.  It's a great way to start your day and keep current with local affairs.

Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article72872117.html#storylink=cpy