Year in Review: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center had an eventful 2022 dotted with challenges and success.

This spring, while preparing for a busy summer event schedule, the need to quickly find a new location arose. We took advantage of a great space in the Terrell Creek Landing complex (4819 Alderson Road #103) that now allows us to provide a public restroom, something sorely needed in Birch Bay (more on that below).

Our events were record-breaking as far as attendance goes and brought visitors from throughout the county, region and beyond. The Rollback Weekend Car Show alone featured over 150 vehicles, far and away the most participation we’ve ever experienced. 

We welcomed many new members in 2022 and added new and exciting membership benefits. We now offer notary public services. We are excited to continue to expand our benefits and our membership in the upcoming year. 

On the advocacy side of things, the chamber has worked hard in getting the need for public restrooms to resonate with Whatcom County government, and progress has been made. Recently, Whatcom County Council approved the six-year Capital Improvement Program, which prioritizes the development of the Birch Bay Beach Park and includes much needed parking and bathrooms. Though this project will still take some time to complete, we look forward continuing to collaborate and advocate for this need until the final goal is realized.

Plans are being made for 2023, with many of your favorite events returning, and some with new twists designed to bring more attention and awareness to our members and all the wonderful things Birch Bay has to offer.