The Fremont Blast

Your bi-weekly update for community news, local events, volunteer opportunities, neighborhood resources, and more!

News for Fremont | May 10, 2024

Stone Way - Nickerson - Upper Fremont - Westlake - Leary - Northlake

Mother's Day May 12th in Fremont

New & Renewing Members

Welcome New Fremont Chamber of Commerce Members:

Rental Housing Association of Washington | Love Lurra | We Heart Seattle

Sfingiday | Green Cleaning Seattle | Dumpling Tzar

Thank You Renewing Members:

Fremont Dock Company | Nectar Lounge | High Dive | Our Beginning

Pelington Properties | Asko Processing | Brouwers Café | Fremont Mischief

Leary LLC | Sealevel/PREG | Woodland Park Zoo | FrameUp Studios

Fremont Rotary | ImprovMindset LLC | Lake Union Hot Tubs |SF Tax and Advisory Services

Chamber Member Spotlight

HOT TUB BOATS

Soak in the Sea-Nery! What do you get when you combine classic wooden boat know-how and wild, wishful thinking? A true one-of-a-kind vessel — the original Hot Tub Boat.

Book Your Boat Today!

Next Event, Headshot Happy Hour: May 22

Why Are Professional Headshots So Important...

"Your headshot is like the logo of your personal brand!"

Join us at Fremont Mischief for a fun evening with a professional stylist and Rowland Photo Studio to capture your next great headshot! Space is limited, so register today.

May 22, 2024, 5 - 7 PM

Mischief on Canal

132 N Canal St, Seattle

Sponsored by Infiniti Real Estate and Development

Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce

In Memory of our friend Doug Dixon

Doug Dixon

The Fremont/Ballard Maritime community lost a true salty legend last week. Our friend Doug Dixon passed

Photo: Norwegian Commercial Club. Doug Dixon receiving the Norwegian Commercial Club’s King Neptune award in December 2022.

Advertise your business on a Fremont historical marker for long-lasting promotion.

Our Hysterical Markers are getting a Facelift!

Get your ad space now--availability is limited!

Get your business in front of thousands of Fremont visitors! Ads cost only $500 per year for a three-year commitment!

Marker Locations: Lenin (Sold Out), The Troll (Sold Out), The Rocket, Dinosaur Topiary, Waiting for the Interurban, Solstice Parade Route, Theo Chocolate Factory, Woodland Park Zoo (Sold Out), and Fremont Brewing.

These highly visible and unique Fremont Historical Markers are an excellent way to promote your business to thousands of visitors.

The Fremont Chamber has been working on refurbishing the Historical Markers with the help of our NERF Grant over the last year. Each marker has space for three ads; you can get yours now.

Learn More

Resources

Storefront Repair Fund

Funds are still available for the Storefront Repair Fund! We updated the eligibility requirements for the $2,000 grants to include more small businesses and now nonprofit organizations. In addition, we expanded covered property damage to include fences, gates, or signs.

Apply Here

Member Benefit from HomeStreet Bank

Revitalizing Seattle through creativity and commerce!

Pop-up shops, events, and art installations in Seattle’s empty storefront. Seattle Restored applications are open. Lease support & stipends for pop-up shops and brick-and-mortar businesses!

Link: Seattle Restored

GET INVOLVED and STAY INFORMED

New Hours at the Fremont Library

Fremont Branch

Open for book returns 24/7.

Hours

Mon closed

Tue 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fri closed

Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

"We love the Fremont Library and the dedicated team of librarians. Please thank them next time you swing in for a book!" - P.Hanning

Join The Fremont Chamber Today

By being a member, your membership fees are funding the Fremont Chamber's efforts to make a positive impact in our community. This encompasses various initiatives such as advocating for government policies, promoting community and public safety, boosting tourism, and providing programs and resources for our members. Our strength lies in the diversity of our membership. The Fremont Chamber proudly represents various industries - small and large, including maritime, industrial, technology, services, retail, and hospitality, among others. We support businesses from North Lake to Stone Way to Leary Way, from upper Fremont down Westlake, and along both sides of the Ship Canal. We invite you to become a member of the Fremont Chamber and join us in keeping Fremont the most vibrant, creative, and best place to do business in the Universe. Join Today!

Our mission is to strengthen the business climate

and improve the quality of life in the Fremont community.

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