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Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit

May 20, 2025 • Howard A Fox, Beth Pratt • Episode 7039

Meet the Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we chat with Beth Pratt, the executive director of the Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. Nestled in the stunning upper left corner of Washington state, Sequim is a community that boasts an incredible mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant local culture.

Beth takes us on a journey through this unique region, where the Olympic Mountains meet the coast and the famed Dungeness crab thrives. She shares insights into Sequim’s remarkable "blue hole" climate, its renowned festivals, and how the area's blend of arid plains, rainforests, and mountain ranges makes it a hub for outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to birding and kayaking.

We also explore the Chamber of Commerce's behind-the-scenes work supporting small businesses, cultivating community connections, and advocating for sustainable tourism.

DISCUSSION

00:00 Olympic Peninsula's Varied Climates

05:03 Dungeness Crab and Lobster Adventures

08:23 "Chamber of Commerce's Key Role"

12:40 Lavender Festival Threatened by Compliance Issue

17:51 Engage Chamber Before Developing Land

23:17 Visit Information for Coastal Parks

26:25 Squim Wheelers' Adaptive Bicycle Program

33:22 Diverse Board Leadership Overview

37:02 Interconnected Community Collaborations

40:17 Honoring Essential Workers and Donors

43:22 Tribal Sovereignty and Local Partnerships

46:24 Influencing Outdated Regulations Quickly

48:41 Neutral Stance on Political Endorsements

53:40 Discovering Dungeness Valley Paradise

54:16 Chamber Influence: Business & Community

CONNECT WITH THE SEQUIM CHAMBER

Learn more about Sequim, WA, by visiting the Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center Website at https://www.sequimchamber.com/, and follow them on their social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sequimchamber/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sequim_chamber/

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Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sequim WA, Olympic National Park, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast

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