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Chamber Chat: Episode 8 – Meet Floor Coverings International

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Sammamish Chamber CEO Julie Honn sits down with Anthony Cross, owner of Floor Coverings International serving the greater Eastside. Anthony shares how his business is built around one simple idea: make flooring easy for homeowners.

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The Art of the Pivot: Lessons from Leavenworth for Sammamish

I recently spent a weekend in Leavenworth, Washington, and while I enjoyed the atmosphere, I found myself captivated by the town’s history of “strategic pivoting.” It is a story that every business owner and resident in Sammamish should hear. In the early 1960s, Leavenworth was a struggling timber and railroad town on the brink of … Read more

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Connect for Good 2026

Connect for Good 2026 was more than a nonprofit expo — it was proof of what’s possible when community shows up with curiosity and heart. With 30+ organizations and hundreds of meaningful conversations, Sammamish made its mark on what we hope becomes a beloved annual tradition.

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Chamber Chat: Episode 7 – Meet Heather Yancey

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Sammamish Chamber CEO Julie Honn sits down with Heather Yancey.

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Chamber Chat: Episode 6 – Meet Pacific Learning Academy

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Sammamish Chamber CEO Julie Honn sits down with Kirsten O’Malley, the Executive Director and Founder of Pacific Learning Academy.

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Chamber Chat: Episode 5 – Meet Bellewood Senior Living

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Sammamish Chamber CEO Julie Honn sits down with Alona Horner of Bellewood Senior Living.

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Emerging Entrepreneurs 2026

The Emerging Entrepreneurs Program gives youth ages 11–18 the tools to turn a business idea into a real marketplace experience — launching at the Sammamish Farmers Market.

Chamber Chat: Episode 4 – Meet Laser Luxe Studios

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Sammamish Chamber CEO Julie Honn sits down with Bijal Fotedar of Laser Luxe Studios.

Chamber Chat: Episode 3 – Meet Arbor Montessori

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Sammamish Chamber CEO Julie Honn sits down with Nicole Champoux and Melissa Laight of Arbor Montessori.

Remembering Deborah Sogge

The Sammamish Chamber and broader community mourn the loss of Deborah Sogge, a visionary leader whose dedication helped shape our local business landscape for nearly two decades. Deb passed away on February 15, 2026, after several years of health challenges.

Member Spotlight: Stewardship Consulting

Founded in 1998, Stewardship Consulting helps family-owned businesses navigate succession, governance, and transition—protecting both enterprises and family relationships.

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Chamber Chat: Episode 2 – Meet Holly Hamilton of Little Bird Piano Academy

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Sammamish Chamber CEO Julie Honn sits down with Holly Hamilton, founder of Little Bird Piano Academy, an Issaquah-based music school redefining how young children learn music.

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