Pullman Chamber of Commerce

Committees

Agricultural Business Committee

Ron Wachter
The Agriculture Business Committee fosters issues pertaining to the agricultural community. The committee supports the need to grow and develop the agricultural industry.
Projects: Ag Outlook Conference, Port Tour, Fair sales

Business Promotion Committee

Charlene Jasper
This committee provides the opportunity for the business community to discus items and events of interest or concern. The group also works to facilitate promotion opportunities for the retail sector.
Meeting time: Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Daily Grind Coffee House in downtown Pullman.

Artesian Committee

Bill Skavdahl
Members of this committee act as representatives at ground breakings, grand openings, dedications and other events. Members have the option of serving on a recruitment or retention team.
Meeting Time: The Last Monday of the Month, Noon.  Contact the Chamber office for location.

Cabaret

Marie Dymkoski
Cabaret is the major fund raising event for the chamber. Each spring, this formal affair has live and silent auctions, live music, dinner and dancing. This group is always looking for people with a creative flair.
Next Meeting: TBA: October, 2010, 5:30pm, Chamber Office

Government Affairs & Economic Development

Francis Benjamin
This committee considers, reviews and acts on local, state and national issues that directly affect the Pullman business community. It strives to keep members informed of these issues. Business growth and retention is the priority of this committee. This includes; encouraging business retention, recruiting new business and the continual quest for business growth and opportunities. This committee meets regularly via conference call with area legislators during legislative session.
Projects: Legislative agenda, seminars, monitoring current government regulations and issues.
Meeting Time: The First Friday of Each Month, 7:30 a.m., SEL Event Center (group meets twice monthly during legislative session)

4th of July

Glenn Johnson
This group plans, coordinates, and strategies for this great celebration that is held each year in Sunnyside Park. Activities include fireworks, live entertainment, BBQ, concessions, children’s games and more.
Meeting Time: Three meetings each year as announced.

Palouse Tourism & Marketing

Robert Kunze
In conjunction with the Moscow chamber, WSU and U of I representatives, this group works on increasing tourism to the Palouse through joint marketing activities.
Projects: This committee works on developing yearly promotional materials and activities including: Visitor’s Guide, Advertising Campaigns, Brochures, Excursion Tours, and workshops.
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of each month, 8:30 a.m., Locations vary each month. Contact the Chamber for details.

National Lentil Festival

Mary MacDonald
This two-day, community event is held in late August each year. Activities include: Live Entertainment, Grand Parade, 5k Fun Run, Lentil Lane Food Court, Lentil Gallery Arts & Crafts, Microbrewery Tasting Tent, Lentil Land Children’s Area, Wine Tasting, Free Lentil Chili, Cook-Off Competition, Sports Tournaments and more. The “Pod Squad” always likes to see new faces, hear fresh ideas, and welcomes a challenge.
Meeting Time: The First Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Chamber Office

Pullman Junior Miss

This is a scholarship program that emphasizes academic excellence and personal achievements in high school junior women. This event is held each spring.
Projects: This groups activities include the Junior Miss Program Contact Jeanne Fairbanks for more information.