General Chamber Meetings are held the 3rd Monday, monthly, at 5:30 pm and alternate between Quilcene and Brinnon. This month's meeting is on October 19, and is our Annual Members Meeting/NHCCC Board Election Results, at the Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US Highway 101, Quilcene.
Local, State, Tribal, and Federal Meetings
You can track all official local government meetings through the Jefferson County calendar here.
The Jefferson County Planning Commission has regularly scheduled meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday (Oct 14 & 28) of each month beginning at 5:30 PM. The meetings are currently held at the Jefferson County Transit Center at 63 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
The Tourism Coordinating Council Meeting is scheduled for the First Tuesday (Oct 6) of the Month at 2:00 PM. There is a SPECIAL JOINT MEETING of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee with Tourism Coordinating Council on Oct 6 at 2 PM. Agenda and access information can be found here.
1st Security Bank will be hosting EPIC events focused on Bank Fraud schemes on Oct 13:
10 AM - 12 PM at Jefferson County Library
620 Cedar Avenue Port Hadlock, WA 98339 1 PM - 3 PM at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow120 Spinnaker Place Port Ludlow WA 98365
Learn how 1st Security Bank helps connect and uplift the community through their Elevating Partnership In Community (EPIC) meetings.
For more information, contact Tyrone Beatty at Tyrone.Beatty@fsbwa.com
Anne St. George, South County's dedicated Economic Development Council Representative, is offering support to start or grow your business!
Anne will be open for appointments at the Quilcene Community Center from 1 - 4 pm on Oct 8 & Oct 20.
NEW** Virtual appointments are also available 10 AM - 4 PM on Oct 29**
For more information or to make an appointment, email Anne at anne@edcteamjefferson.org.
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| NHCCC is participating in Trunk-or-Treat | Worthington Park | Oct 31, 4 - 6 pm |
| Sparkle Project | More info coming soon! |
NHCCC hosted a booth at the Quilcene Fair & Parade on Sept 19!
Over 150 people stopped by our booth and chatted with members of our Board, donating to our scholarship campaign for our youth board member internship, learning about our NHCCC membership options, and entering our raffle! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our raffle baskets— they were a huge hit!
Board Member Spotlight: Patty Schmucker, NHCCC's Board Director
While I am currently the only board member who does not live in South County, I fell in love with Brinnon, Quilcene, and the communities along the Hood Canal. These communities have extraordinary assets and, even more importantly, remarkable people devoted to building a vibrant future. My work has centered on helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities turn ideas and opportunities into sustainable growth. Over the years, I’ve worked across business development, economic development, education, and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on strengthening locally owned businesses and the communities that depend on them.
What draws me to the North Hood Canal Chamber is the opportunity to help realize South County’s potential as an economic epicenter of Jefferson County. My focus on the board is helping local businesses identify the real barriers to appropriate economic growth and build the capacity to grow sustainably. That means going beyond marketing to better understand financial performance, customers, pricing, operational capacity, and the investments needed to turn increased demand into increased profitability.
The Chamber has an important role in connecting businesses with information, tools, resources, and one another. I'm excited about what we can accomplish by combining better data, stronger business support, and collaboration to build a resilient South County economy while protecting what makes these communities unique and special places to live.
**New Board Member Update
10/19/26 – NHCCC Annual meeting / election results finalized and announced (10/17 deadline for receipt of ballot by mail)**
Keep an eye on your mailbox for your ballots and your 2027 membership invoice!
Nomination Includes: Tonya GarskeHollenbeck
How often do you engage or recreate outside in North Hood Canal area?
Help guide the future of outdoor
recreation access in the North Hood Canal region!
Take the survey online: https://outdoorengage.mysocialpinpoint.com/north-hood-canal
Worthington Park is a wedding and event venue in Quilcene that hosts numerous public and private events throughout the year. It is home to the Quilcene Historical Museum, Hamilton-Worthington House, and the Linger Longer Stage.
The house and museum feature deep and fascinating history about the south Jefferson County area, including Quilcene, Brinnon, Coyle, Dabob, and Leland. The park is used daily by locals and visitors alike as a comfortable place to walk the dog, meet friends, or just stretch your legs.
The non-profit Quilcene Historical Museum was started back in 1991 by a group of motivated citizens and former teachers. The organization has grown since those early years, and now a dedicated group of volunteers manages the grounds, buildings, and events. Fall is one of our busiest seasons with the Quilcene Fiber Festival, Halloween at Worthington Park, An Afternoon with Local Artists, and a holiday Open House rounding out our public events for the year. Follow us on Facebook or check our website for the most up-to-date event information: WorthingtonParkQuilcene.org
Student Board Member & Scholarship
We're currently accepting applications for our 2026–2027 Student Board Member!
If you know a student who would be a great fit as our NHCCC Student Board Member, they can apply by Oct 16: https://forms.gle/hXsJX9bqPVW5rRbPA
Our NHCCC Board will choose the 2026-2027 student member at our October 19th Monthly Member Meeting.
To help make this scholarship possible, we're seeking donations from local businesses, organizations, agencies, and community members. If you would like to donate $25 to the scholarship, click here.
If you would like to contribute more, please e-mail us (admin@nhccc.com) or you can send a check to:
NHCCC Scholarship Fund PO BOX 774 Quilcene, WA 98376