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Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee
Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee is an advisory committee identifying issues that impact our economy and businesses.
This committee was created by the Whatcom County Council and is facilitated by the Port of Bellingham.
Regular mtg scheduled for October 16, 2023 at 11 am hybrid (Zoom & in person available)
2023
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Sept 2023 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Aug 2023 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee July 2023 agenda REVISED
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee July 2023 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee June 2023 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee May 2023 agenda FINAL - Update
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Apr 2023 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Mar 2023 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Feb 2023 agenda_REVISED
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Jan 2023 agenda FINAL
2021-2022
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Dec 2022 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Nov 2022 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Oct 2022 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Sept 2022 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee August 2022 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee July 2022 agenda FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee June 2022 agenda_final
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee May 2022 agenda_final 05132022
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee May 2022 agenda_final
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee April 2022 agenda_final
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee March 2022 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee February 2022 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee January 2022 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee November 2021 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee October 2021 agenda draft
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee September 20 2021 agenda final
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee August 16 2021 agenda final
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee October 2021 agenda UPDATED
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee July 19 2021 agenda _Update
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee June 21 2021 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee May 17 2021 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Special Mtg May 12 2021 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee April 19 2021 agenda _Update
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee March 15 2021 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee January 21 2021 agenda_UPDATE
2018-2020
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee December 14 2020 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee November 16 2020 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee October 19 2020 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee September 21 2020 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee August 24 2020 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee July 13th 2020 agenda_FINAL
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee January 22, 2020, agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee October 21, 2019 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee September 23, 2019 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee August 27 , 2019 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee July 22 , 2019 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee June 24th, 2019 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee May 28th, 2019 agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee April 23rd agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee March 26 Agenda
- Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee February 26th 2019 agenda
- Business and Commerce Committee January 22 2019 Agenda
- Business and Commerce Committee November 27th, 2018
- Business and Commerce Committee October 23, 2018
2019-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 1-22-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 2-26-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 3-26-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 4-23-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 5-28-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 6-24-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting 7-22-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 8-27-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 9-23-2019
- Business and Commerce SPECIAL Meeting Minutes 10-4-2019
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 11-16-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 11-27 Final
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 12-14-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 10-19-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 9-21-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 8-24-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 7-13-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 2-24-2020
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 1-22-2020
2021-2022
- November 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes
- October 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes
- September 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes
- August 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes
- July 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes
- June 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes FINAL
- May 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes
- April 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes
- March 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes_revised
- February 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes_Transcription
- January 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes_Transcription
- WCBCC November Meeting Minutes_2021_11_REVISED
- WC Business and Commerce Committee Meeting Notes_Transcript_2021_10
- February 2022 WCBCC Meeting Notes_Transcription
- WCBCC Meeting Notes and Meeting Transcript_2021_09
- WCBCC Summary and Transcript_2021_Aug
- WCBusiness and Commerce Advisory Meeting Summary with Presentation Transcript_7_19_2021
- WCBusiness and Commerce Advisory Meeting Summary with Presentation Transcript_6_21_2021
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 5-17-2021
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 5-12-2021 REVISED
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 4-19-2021
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 3-15-2021
- Business and Commerce Meeting Minutes 1-21-2021
About the Committee
The Committee advises the Whatcom County Council on regulations and policies that could impact local businesses, industry, or economic development. Committee members will review, develop, and provide recommendations on comprehensive plans and proposals that directly impact business and economic conditions in Whatcom County. Focus is given to efforts to improve business conditions, environment and infrastructure, and ensuring the county applies a client-focused approach to supporting businesses with regulations, permitting, and planning.
For 2022, the Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee Chair is Sarah Rothenbuhler (sarahd@birchequipment.com) and the Vice Chair is Ryan Allsop.
Public Welcome
This is a County Committee and members of the public are welcome to attend.
If you would like to be added to the committee email list and receive monthly meeting agendas and minutes, please email wcbcc@portofbellingham.com with your request.
Committee Eligibility
Must live in and be registered to vote in Whatcom County. Members are appointed to 4-year terms. The committee meets monthly.
Current vacancies (July 2023):
- 1 Vacancy, 4-year terms ending 1/31/2027. Applicants must represent the childcare industry
- 1 Vacancy for non-voting members, 4-year term ending 1/31/2027. Applicants must represent K-12 public education
For an application or additional information on vacancies contact:
Whatcom County Council Office, 311 Grand Ave, Suite 105, Bellingham, WA, 360.778.5010.