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Commission explores chamber, subcommittees and business outreach to revive local economy

2119468 · January 16, 2025
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Members discussed forming or supporting a local chamber of commerce, creating ad-hoc subcommittees for business outreach and events, and improving the city’s representation in regional planning organizations to attract funding and development.

The commission discussed ways to organize local businesses and volunteers to support economic development in Sunnyside, including exploring a chamber of commerce, forming subcommittees, and increasing representation in regional planning and funding bodies.

Commissioners said Sunnyside has been underrepresented in some regional coalitions and that rebuilding a network of local business advocates and formal partners will help unlock grant and program funding. Members…

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