The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that has fun!
We follow our mission: The Fremont Chamber of Commerce strengthens the business climate and improves the quality of life in the Fremont community.
We feel that Fremont is not a geographic region, but a state of mind. Come join us at our next event, get involved with a committee — Join the Fun Chamber and find out why people stay in Fremont!!
The Fremont Chamber Supports its mission by:
- Building relationships and networking with all members of the business community
- Being a connecting voice for the business community of Fremont
- Promoting the purpose, awareness, and viability of the Chamber
- Expanding and continuing the cooperative working relationships with other Fremont groups and community agencies
- Providing and promoting business, employment, and educational opportunities
- Marketing the community’s products and services
- Providing a source of support to the business community to plan for the future
- Respecting each individual’s views and utilizing these talents to develop our business community
- Conducting all our activities in an open, honest and trustworthy manner
Diversity and Inclusion
The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is made up of a diverse group of staff, members and supporters each who contribute ideas based on his, her or their experiences and backgrounds. We recognize that diversity is what makes our neighborhood and our businesses successful, so we are investing time and resources to support ourselves, our members and the Fremont community to continue to grow, learn and advance diversity and inclusion for Fremont.
We are guided in these efforts by our Code of Ethics.
What We Do
2020 Accomplishments
(Check out what the Chamber does in a non-COVID year. This is from 2019.)
Chamber Sponsored Festivals & Events
- Virtual Fremont Oktoberfest – September/October, including an Oktoberfest Street Scramble and Mini-Mug Scramble
Chamber Supported Community Events
- Fremont Sunday Market – We wrote to City Hall and helped get this going again this Fall.
- Shop Fremont — We’ve been promoting Fremont all year and are all fired up for the Holidays!
- Moisture Festival – They have been streaming virtually. Check them out!
- Art Cars – They have been roaming the streets bringing a smile to all.
- Trick-or-Treat Fremont – A socially distant, masked up, COVID-safe event was held. Nearly 100 businesses participated!
- Lenin Lighting – December. Part of Festivus, it’s happening!
- Seattle Pacific University’s Virtual Sounds of Christmas Concert
Virtual Membership Meetings–Open to All for the Benefit of Members
- Every Third Wednesday of the Month: Celebrating Fremont Industries, times vary
- Annual Holiday Party
- After-Hours Socials
Monthly Organizational Meetings
- Virtual Board Meetings: the last Wednesday of the month
Marketing and Social Media–Letting the World Know About our Awesome Members
- Weekly Fremont Blasts (Newsletter)
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn Posts
- Fremont.com – weekly website updates
- Annual Fremont Walking Guide
- Hysterical Markers – Walking Guide distribution points with fun descriptions of area art
- Shop Fremont Holiday Campaign
- Seattle Restaurant Week
- Seattle Times guides
- City of Seattle promotions, including Shop your Block map
- King County’s Saving Local program
Government Advocacy–Keeping Fremont Safe and Clean
- King County Metro: More bus stop trash cans
- Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT): Take out parking, tents, heaters
- Seattle Police Department (SPD): Support for encampment cleanup, increased officer presence
- Seattle City Light (SCL): Street lights repaired
- Seattle Parks Department: Support for Troll’s Knoll Park
- Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): New trash cans
On-Going Community Partnerships–Staying Connected with the Community
- Ballard Alliance
- Fremont Arts Council
- Fremont Neighborhood Council
- Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA)
- Green Lake Chamber of Commerce
- North Precinct Advisory Council
- North Seattle Industrial Association (NSIA)
- Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce
- Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
- Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED)
- Small Business Association (SBA)
- South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce
- Wallingford Chamber of Commerce
- Washington Technology Innovation Association (WTIA)
History of the Chamber
Curious how we got started? Read more about the history of the Fremont Chamber!
Board & Elections
Bylaws
View or download the Fremont Chamber’s Bylaws here.
Elections
The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is run by an all-volunteer board. Elections for new board members take place at our annual meeting in December. All members in good standing are welcome to vote in the election.
2020 Officers
Officer elections occur at the January Board Meeting; officers are voted in by the Board at large and their terms last three years. The Fremont Chamber does not have term limits.
President
Brandi Gaines
Adobe
206.675.7540
Vice President
Paul Robinson
HomeStreet Bank
206.753.0167
Secretary
Amina Kapusuzoglu
Fremont Dock Co.
206.632.0124
Treasurer
Phil Megenhardt
Bold Hat Productions
206.633.0422
Board Members
Board Member elections are held at the Annual Meeting in December. The nominees are voted in by the membership at the Annual Meeting in December.
Term 2018-2020
Jessi Brookman
PCC Community Market
Term 2019-2021
Brandi Gaines
Adobe
Amina Kapusuzoglu
Fremont Dock Company
Sarah Kennedy
Fremont Vintage Mall
Phil Megenhardt
Bold Hat Productions
Ken Saunderson
Saunderson Marketing Group
Michael Wanaka
Olympic Jewelry
Term 2020-2022
Carrie Bauer
B. F. Day Elementary School
Suzie Burke
Fremont Dock Company
Sean Erhardt
Anytime Fitness
Nate Mouttet
Seattle Pacific University
Paul Robinson
HomeStreet Bank
Gurus and Dynamos (our Office Wonder Women!)
Office Manager and Membership Guru
Membership and Marketing Dynamo
Board Meeting Minutes
2020
January Retreat — February — March — April — May — June — July — August — September — October —
2019
January Retreat — February — March — April — May — June — July — August — September — October — November — December Annual Meeting
2018
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December Annual Mtg
2017
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November
2016
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November
2015
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November
2014
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November
2013
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November