The panes created for the “Tarheel Roots Project” made their Skagit County debut at our November luncheon meeting.  Vicky Young applied for and received funding for them from a National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the People grant.  They are part of a larger exhibit exploring where we as Washingtonians come from. The Museum of History and Industry felt the significance of the migration that took place in the early 1900’s when a large number of North Carolinians traveled to the Skagit Valley looking for work and a better life. Today over 17,000 descendants of this great migration live and make significant contributions to business and industry.   It is part of what makes Sedro-Woolley so special.  I urge you to take to view these panels when they make their way to the S-W Museum.  I am sure you will recognize faces and names.  Kathy Reim, Lincoln Theater board member, S-W resident and Tarheel descendant worked closely with Young on the research for the panels. 

A key part of our mission is revitalization.    The committee of the same name (Revitalization) has over the past three …

 In 1972, Soroptimist International of Sedro-Woolley, a volunteer organization for business and professional women had a great idea:  Open a thrift shop for the community.  Their first location on State Street had a huge walnut tree in the back so a group of club members that included Bee Johnson thought it would be a great name for their new venture.  Thanks to their hard work and vision, these remarkable women created a Sedro-Woolley institution:  The Walnut Tree.  Since its inception, hundreds of

Right around 200 people attended the Technology and Innovations Tour at Janicki Industries on Wednesday September 20th.   The S-W Chamber partnered with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) on this event.  It was amazing to see our Mission:  “Partnering with the Community to Promote Business,” and Vision: “Establish partnerships and communication with the City, Businesses, and the Community” statements in action. We look forward to working closely with EDASC in the future for events similar in nature showcasing our amazing community to the region. 

Tonight we look to our bright future at one of our forward thinking Sedro-Woolley companies: Janicki Industries.  The S-W Chamber and the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) invite you on a tour featuring their innovative technology.  We will gather at building #4 and sample tasty hor d’oeuvres from Joy’s Sedro-Woolley Bakery and Café.  Please call the chamber at 855.1841 if you plan on attending this exciting event that runs from 5pm-7pm.