We are superheroes!
We might not be the Avengers or the Fantastic Four, but we are superheroes to the business community in Covington, Washington, working hard to serve and support them. Five years before Covington became a city, the Covington Chamber was founded by a group of business owners and leaders who wanted to be sure their interests were considered as the community grew. They banded together for a common goal - economic vitality. Some of these brave leaders are still involved with the Covington Chamber today. We are grateful for their vision.
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The Covington Chamber of Commerce is committed to actively promoting a strong local community.
Board planning session fall 2023
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To enhance the demand for local business in our community through partnerships, fostering a strong economy.
Steering committee 2019
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HistoryIn 1992, the City of Covington was not yet established as an official municipality. A group of local business owners had an idea and a passion to create Covington as a clearly defined, separate city from neighboring cities. Working with the local post office, the group was able to make their mission a reality by forming the Covington, Washington Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)6 nonprofit, on July 2, 1992.
With business and community support, this group of visionary leaders - including some who remain actively involved today - worked diligently to develop an initial identity for Covington. In 1997, the City of Covington was born and had a strong foundation of local business representatives and community individuals supporting and partnering together to make Covington the best place to live, work, shop and play! Since those early days, the Covington Chamber has grown and evolved, along with the changing in times. In 2017, for example, the Chamber became a virtual operation, resulting in significant cost savings while still being able to serve our members. In 2020, we helped our businesses and community weather the pandemic, and we continue to adapt as needed to provide the support our businesses need and want. 
Kacie Bray, Auburn Area Chambers of Commerce; Dana Neuts, Covington Chamber; Ann McGrath, Seattle Southside; and Zenovia Harris, Kent Chamber at an SSCCLC legislative breakfast
AWB's Grassroots Alliance connects chambers from across the state.
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Highlights1992: The Covington Chamber was founded in July 1992.
2002: The City of Covington and the Covington Chamber created the Covington Economic Development Council (CEDC). CEDC consists of five members appointed by the City of Covington and five appointed by the Covington Chamber and a staff representative from each organization. 2006: The South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition (SSCCLC) was formed and the Covington Chamber joined. We are still an active member of the coalition. 2008: The Covington Chamber joined the Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE). 2012: Racing legend Mario Andretti helped a Covington, Washington business open their doors. We have a commemorative hat and ceremonial scissors to mark the occasion. 2017: The Covington Chamber became a virtual operation to preserve our limited resources. 2018: The Covington Chamber joined the Association of Washington Business (AWB), including the Grassroots Alliance, a group of fellow chambers of commerce and membership organizations. 2020-2021: The Covington Chamber and our business community work together to get through the pandemic. We received grants and a PPP2 loan to help support our businesses. 2022: The Covington Chamber and the City of Covington host the first Covington Makers Market at Real Life Church. 2024: The Covington Chamber and the City of Covington, through CEDC, host the first Restaurant Week. 2025: The Covington Chamber received the Advocate of the Year award from AWB's Grassroots Alliance for exceptional work on behalf of the business community. |