 The Covington Chamber is excited to welcome Brad Rhame of Jean Wall State Farm Insurance to our Board of Directors!
Brad brings a strong background in business administration, management, sales, and leadership, along with a deep commitment to serving the Covington community. He is also an active board member of the See Ya Later Foundation, further reflecting his passion for community and giving back. One reference describes Brad as bringing “a balanced combination of leadership, communication, and vision, with a strong ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and strengthen organizational initiatives.” Please join us in welcoming Brad as he begins his two-year term on January 1, 2026. We’re grateful to have his experience and insight on the Covington Chamber board!  We are excited to welcome Bruce Barnes of Actualize Your Full Potential LLC as our newest ambassador! He loves supporting local businesses and using his expertise to help them grow. He is also a great advocate for us. Welcome to your new role, Bruce!
Bruce Barnes, known as The Logical Intuitive, helps individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs regain clarity, purpose, and direction when life or work feels overwhelming. He is the founder of Actualize Your Full Potential LLC and the author of the upcoming self-help novel, "Mindset Reset: How to Actualize Your Full Potential." Through his proprietary Inner Compass Mode™, Bruce integrates mindset, wellness, communication, and Human-First AI to help people trust themselves again and move forward with confidence and intention! If you want to make a donation to a local nonprofit this holiday season, we have more than 25 worthy nonprofits to choose from.  Alzheimer's Association
Bicycle Rescue for Youth Birthday Dreams Bloodworks Northwest Children's Therapy Center Communities in Schools South King County Covington Community Church Covington Rotary Club Do The Right Thing Eileen & Callie's Place Elk Run Farm Emerald Theatre Ensemble Ballet Theatre Greater Maple Valley Veterans Memorial Foundation Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) Green River College Foundation Kent Community Foundation Kent Youth & Family Services Maple Valley Farmers' Market Multi-Service Center Orion Industries Real Kids Learning Real Life Church Seattle's Union Gospel Mission See Ya Later Foundation Tahogreen Eco Guardians The Storehouse Valley CERT & Red Cross Volunteer Community Valley Girls & Guys Vine Maple Place
Looking for local gifts or experiences this holiday season? Check out our Covington Holiday Gift Guide featuring some of our Covington Chamber members! Shop local.
Annual SSCCLC Legislative Breakfast Returns Dec. 16 with Keynote from Attorney General Nick Brown12/3/2025
 The South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition invites local legislators, government officials, businesses, and community organizations to attend their annual legislative breakfast. This year’s event will take place at Emerald Downs (2300 Ron Crockett Dr., Auburn, WA 98001) on Tues., Dec. 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The breakfast will feature special guest speaker Attorney General Nick Brown and a legislative caucus panel with Senator Chris Gildon, Senator Tina Orwall, Representative Chris Stearns, and Representative Drew Stokesbary. In addition, executives from each of the participating chambers of commerce – Seattle Southside, Auburn Area Connect, Kent Chamber, Puyallup-Sumner Chamber, Vashon Island Chamber, Covington Chamber, and Renton Chamber – will share the coalition’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Focus areas include public safety, attainable housing, education, transportation, small businesses, budget and taxes, and more. "This is an important event that allows members of the business community throughout the South Sound to hear from statewide elected officials and local legislators about what to expect during the 2026 legislative session," said Sam Pace, the coalition's secretary, who also served as its founding president when the coalition formed 20 years ago. "This annual legislative preview breakfast has proven to be a tremendously important opportunity for the business community to convey its expectations and hopes for legislative policies and restraint that will be important for the survival of businesses,” Pace added. “Working with our legislators, our goal is to continue to preserve and enhance economic vitality and quality of life in South King County, and North and East Pierce County." The breakfast is made possible by local sponsors, including platinum sponsor Comcast Business; gold sponsors Boeing and Seattle King County REALTORS; and table sponsors Renton Technical College, the City of Auburn, Renton Chamber of Commerce, and Covington Chamber of Commerce. Tickets and additional information about sponsorships for the event are available at SSCCLC.org/events. Following the event, SSCCLC’s 2026 issue paper will be available for review.  About South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition (SSCCLC)
The coalition unites Chambers of Commerce from South King County and North and East Pierce County to advocate for business-related legislation and public policy that support economic prosperity. By amplifying the collective voice of the region’s business community, the coalition develops annual legislative priorities and engages in policy efforts that advance the interests of local employers. The coalition represents more than 3,262 businesses, employing over 185,977 workers and generating more than $100 billion in revenue across South King and North Pierce counties. Key industries include manufacturing, retail, services, and warehousing. SSCCLC focuses on economic vitality, job creation, competitiveness, and regional productivity by advocating for fully funded transportation infrastructure, investment in education and workforce development, attainable housing, better access to health services, and improved public safety. We love the holidays. It is a great time to connect with friends and neighbors and to support local businesses and our community. Here are a few events we'll be involved in. We'd love to see you. Visit the links for each event to RSVP. Joint Holiday Mixer with Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber @ Edline-Yahn: Dec. 2, 2025 (4:30-6 p.m.) Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel is hosting a holiday mixer for the Covington and Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chambers at their beautiful facility (27221 156th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042), just over the Covington border. We hope you'll join us for...
Don't miss the fun. RSVP today: https://form.jotform.com/253068855233158 Morning Meetup @ Nikki's Restaurant & Lounge: Dec. 4, 2025 (8 to 9 a.m.) For our early risers, this is a great opportunity to network and make new connections before starting your work day. Nikki's will provide morning everages and a light treat, and we'll kick off the networking. Everyone will get a chance to introduce themselves and say a few words about what they do. Bring business cards! RSVP here: https://covington.chambermate.com/event-detail/RP9bKgEAR9aB_IrYVR0YYA2/monthly-morning-meetup-nikki-s Ugly Sweater Luncheon This event is an annual favorite. Don your ugliest holiday sweater, and join us for our final luncheon of the year. This year, we are collecting nonperishable food and hygiene supplies for The (Covington) Storehouse and Vine Maple Place. This year's event is sponsored by Edward Jones.
Members: $35 Nonmembers: $40 Sign up here by EOB, Fri., Dec. 5: https://form.jotform.com/253155283165053  On Monday, we kicked off our 2nd annual Covington Restaurant Week, a celebration of our community’s vibrant dining scene and the incredible local businesses that make Covington such a special place to live, work, and play. 10 restaurants and 7 days of deals! Get all the deals, including each restaurant's special offer, at CovingtonRestaurantWeek.com. This week-long event shines a spotlight on 10 participating restaurants that bring unique flavors and friendly service to our community:
Restaurant Week is all about encouraging our community to drink local and dine local — because every meal, coffee, or treat you enjoy here supports local jobs, fuels our economy, and helps small businesses thrive. We couldn’t make this event happen without the incredible support of our sponsors and partners:
📅 Covington Restaurant Week runs Nov. 10–16, 2025. Be sure to visit your favorite spots — and maybe discover a new one!   For the past five years, we’ve kept our dues the same while continuing to grow our programs, events, and community support. Like many of you, we’ve seen our expenses increase, and it’s time to make an adjustment so we can keep serving you and the Covington business community at the level you expect.
Starting December 1, 2025, our membership rates will increase as follows:
These new rates will apply to new members starting December 1 and to current members when it’s time for your next renewal. In addition, we are reducing the early bird discount for calendar year renewals from 10% to 5%. We will phase out the discount next year. We understand rate changes aren’t easy, and we appreciate your continued partnership. This update will help us cover rising costs while still offering the advocacy, networking opportunities, events, and resources that make being part of the Covington Chamber so valuable. Our goal is to avoid any further rate increases in the foreseeable future. Thank you for being part of the Covington Chamber family. Your support helps our local business community thrive!  At last week's Member September luncheon, members voted unanimously to approve the board slate for the 2026 Covington Chamber board, previously approved at the chamber board's last meeting. Congratulations to these awesome directors for agreeing to serve another term!
This will leave one seat as of January 1, 2026. We are recruiting candidates for that seat. Interested in getting more involved in the Covington Chamber? You can apply to be considered for the board position here.  At yesterday's Member September luncheon, Dana Neuts and the Covington Chamber of Commerce were given the "Advocate of the Year" award for exceptional advocacy on behalf of the business community they serve. Dru Garson, director of chamber relations for Association of Washington Business's Grassroots Alliance, presented the award to Dana at our quarterly luncheon and annual celebration of our members. In addition to the "Advocate of the Year," the Covington Chamber board presented Dana with a caregiver award for her commitment to the Chamber and the Covington community.  |
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