Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce Hires Matt Murphy as Government and Regional Affairs Director1/16/2024 The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce (TCRCC) proudly announces the appointment of Matt Murphy as the organization’s Government and Regional Affairs Director. In this pivotal role, Murphy will spearhead the Regional Chamber’s advocacy initiatives, represent the organization on the Tri-Cities Legislative Council, and undertake a variety of other responsibilities.
Before joining the Regional Chamber, Murphy demonstrated exceptional leadership during his nine-year tenure as the President and CEO of the South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce in Port Orchard, WA. His commitment to grassroots advocacy was recognized in 2021 when the Association of Washington Business honored him as the Grassroots Alliance Advocate of the Year. With an extensive background, Murphy has served on influential boards related to his new position, including the Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives Board of Directors, the Olympic Workforce Development Council Board of Directors, and various citizen advisory boards. A Gonzaga University graduate, Murphy also has a military background, having served in the Washington Army National Guard. Lori Mattson, IOM, President and CEO of TCRCC, expressed enthusiasm about Murphy's addition to the Regional Chamber team, stating, “Matt’s previous experience within the chamber of commerce industry and his advocacy for business owners position him perfectly to lead our government affairs efforts.” “I believe collaboration and cooperation are our greatest assets for making change,” said Murphy. “Business, elected officials, and citizens all want the same thing: to make the Tri-Cities a great place to live, work, and play.” Murphy can be reached at 509.491.3234 or [email protected].
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The Horse Heaven Wind Project is under evaluation by the Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) who will make a recommendation on the project to Governor Inslee following their next meeting on January 24. TC CARES, a local organization that opposes the project, has started a petition to send to EFSEC prior to their meeting. Why should I sign the petition?
There has been significant concern about the negative impact that this project would have, particularly considering the 231 wind turbines that exceed the height of the Space Needle, spread over such a vast area (a 25-mile corridor encompassing 72,000 acres). Why the Chamber opposes the project: We believe that specific impacts to the Tri-Cities economy and quality-of-life have been inadequately addressed and concerns dismissed as trivial results of necessary clean energy development. The Regional Chamber sent a letter of opposition to the project to Gov. Jay Inslee and EFSEC Chair Kathleen Drew in April 2021. While we refrain from interpreting the science and facts beyond our area of expertise, there remain significant unanswered questions and poorly addressed conclusions. In a 2021 survey, 2,220 respondents and our partners indicated that they had unanswered questions regarding:
Quick links Business After Hours at Senior Life Resources Northwest was a wonderful event! Thanks to everyone who stopped by - we hope you made some valuable business connections! On Tuesday, December 19, the Regional Chamber, Washington APEX Accelerator, and Washington River Protection Solutions hosted the final Meet the Buyer session for 2023. Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with General Contractors connected attendees with representatives from local general contracting companies. Attendees learned about key trends and opportunities that subcontractors should be aware of, successful strategies to establish strong relationships with buyers, and more. Thanks to all of the attendees and presenters for joining us for this valuable session. Special thanks to Washington River Protection Solutions for sponsoring the Meet the Buyer program. Business After Hours at Speedy Movers was a wonderful event! Thanks to everyone who stopped by - we hope you made some valuable business connections! Congratulations to Freeform (formerly Brutzman's) on the ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new location in Richland. Check out the newly renovated showroom at 2501 N. Columbia Center Blvd. Congratulations to the Neptune Society on their ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, December 1. Visit their new office at 4309 W. 27th Pl., Ste. C-104 in Kennewick. Thanks to everyone who participated in or attended the State of Higher Education Membership Luncheon on November 29! WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Dr. Sandra Haynes, CBC President Dr. Rebekah Woods, and Heritage University President Dr. Andrew Sund discussed trends that are changing the landscape of higher education, the effects of technology and artificial intelligence, how their institutions are closing the skills gap, and more. Congratulations to The Salvation Army Tri-Cities on the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Client's Choice Pantry at their Pasco location. The Choice Pantry will allow Salvation Army clients to select healthy and familiar foods for their families to enjoy at no cost. |
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