Meet the Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit
Meet the Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we chat with Beth Pratt, the executive director of the Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. Nestled in the stunning upper left corner of Washington state, Sequim is a community that boasts an incredible mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant local culture.
Beth takes us on a journey through this unique region, where the Olympic Mountains meet the coast and the famed Dungeness crab thrives. She shares insights into Sequim’s remarkable "blue hole" climate, its renowned festivals, and how the area's blend of arid plains, rainforests, and mountain ranges makes it a hub for outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to birding and kayaking.
We also explore the Chamber of Commerce's behind-the-scenes work supporting small businesses, cultivating community connections, and advocating for sustainable tourism.
DISCUSSION
00:00 Olympic Peninsula's Varied Climates
05:03 Dungeness Crab and Lobster Adventures
08:23 "Chamber of Commerce's Key Role"
12:40 Lavender Festival Threatened by Compliance Issue
17:51 Engage Chamber Before Developing Land
23:17 Visit Information for Coastal Parks
26:25 Squim Wheelers' Adaptive Bicycle Program
33:22 Diverse Board Leadership Overview
37:02 Interconnected Community Collaborations
40:17 Honoring Essential Workers and Donors
43:22 Tribal Sovereignty and Local Partnerships
46:24 Influencing Outdated Regulations Quickly
48:41 Neutral Stance on Political Endorsements
53:40 Discovering Dungeness Valley Paradise
54:16 Chamber Influence: Business & Community
CONNECT WITH THE SEQUIM CHAMBER
Learn more about Sequim, WA, by visiting the Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center Website at https://www.sequimchamber.com/, and follow them on their social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sequimchamber/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sequim_chamber/
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KEYWORDS
Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sequim WA, Olympic National Park, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast
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