The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, as one of Issaquah’s oldest and strongest community institutions, is excited about 2015 — and the many positive things happening in our community this year.
The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, as one of Issaquah’s oldest and strongest community institutions, is excited about 2015 — and the many positive things happening in our community this year.
But what does tourism and community promotion have to do with sustaining a strong local economy? Everything.
Much of our region is abuzz about the pending vote for Klahanie residents, who now have the choice to annex to the city of Issaquah or remain unincorporated and pursue other options. We believe there is a strong case for voting “yes.”
Let me start this column by urging your support for the upcoming Issaquah School District levies. On behalf of the local and regional business community, the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer its full endorsement and complete support for the three school levies on the ballot this February.
The city of Issaquah’s Economic Vitality Commission, a group of citizens appointed by the mayor and serving an advisory role to the City Council, is “digging deep” to uncover our community’ unique economic positioning.
Think about what both business and non-profit organizations, together, provide for our community – and how interrelated they must be to maintain a strong, healthy, sustainable and successful Issaquah.
It’s no stretch to understand why a community like Issaquah would want to focus on economic vitality. If the Great Recession has made anything clear, it is that job preservation, business success and economic competitiveness matter greatly for a small community’s vitality.
Issaquah is a unique Northwest community and a great way to showcase this is through “Welcome to Issaquah” signage. Have you ever noticed there’s nothing compelling on I-90 exit ramps or other thoroughfares into town that says you’ve officially arrived at Issaquah?
