A New Look for a Bright Future
A New Look for a Bright Future Welcome to our New Chamber Brand Design & Website! For nearly two years, the Carnation Chamber of Commerce has been working behind the scenes on an exciting transformation, one designed to better reflect the vibrant businesses, welcoming spirit, and incredible community that make Carnation such a special place. Today, we're thrilled to officially introduce our brand-new website and refreshed Chamber brand! This project was about much more than creating a new website. It was an opportunity to thoughtfully reimagine how the Chamber communicates, connects, and serves our members
Simple Social Media Tips for Small Businesses
Business Resource Simple Social Media Tips for Small Businesses in the Valley Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats... and “social media manager” is probably one of them. The good news? You don’t need a huge following, professional equipment, or hours every day to make social media work for your business. Here are a six simple ways to make your posts more engaging and help more people discover what you do. 1. Show the People Behind the Business People love supporting local businesses because they know
Spotlight : Miller’s
Chamber Spotlight Miller's • A Gathering Place CLICK TO VIEW THE MILLER'S WEBSITE Some places are more than businesses...they become part of a town's story. For more than a century, the historic building that now houses Miller's has stood along Tolt Avenue, witnessing generations of Carnation residents gathering, celebrating, and building community. Today, that tradition continues under the stewardship of Bill Pritchard and Nancy Colton, who have transformed Miller's into one of the Snoqualmie Valley's most beloved gathering spaces. Step through the doors and you'll immediately feel what makes Miller's special. It's
Spotlight : Barzen’s Blooms
Chamber Spotlight Erin Barzen and Barzen's Blooms CLICK TO VIEW THE BARZEN'S BLOOMS WEBSITE Some businesses don't just provide a service...they help create the moments and memories that make a community feel special. That's exactly what Erin Barzen has been doing through her business, Barzen's Blooms. Nestled in the heart of Carnation, Erin's flower farm and floral studio are rooted in a simple but powerful mission: creating joy through flowers. What began as a lifelong love of blooms has grown into one of the Snoqualmie Valley's most beloved small businesses. In fact, Erin has been named
Spotlight : Voice of the Bear
Chamber Spotlight Greg Jamiel and Voice of the Bear Consulting CLICK TO VIEW THE VOICE OF THE BEAR WEBSITE When local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations need creative storytelling, strategic communications, or engaging visual design, many turn to Voice of the Bear Consulting. Founded by Carnation resident Greg Jamiel, Voice of the Bear Consulting helps organizations connect with their audiences through branding, graphic design, website development, video production, marketing, event support, and community engagement strategies. With more than 20 years of experience in creative leadership and communications, Greg brings both professional expertise and a deep love
Turn Your Neighbors Into Your Best Marketing Team
Business Resource Turn Your Neighbors Into Your Best Marketing Team How Word-of-Mouth Helps Small Businesses Grow in the Snoqualmie Valley There’s something special about doing business in a small community like ours. When someone in the Snoqualmie Valley needs a great cup of coffee, a contractor, a place for dinner, or the perfect gift, there’s a good chance they’ll ask someone they know: “Who do you recommend?” For small businesses, that question can be incredibly powerful. You may not have the advertising budget of a national company, but you have something they can’t easily buy: neighbors