About the Chamber

L to R : Jim Spady of Dick's, Suzie Burke, Chamber President Kara Ceriello,
and Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Nita Smith


Wallingford is a green, tightly knit, & ever growing community just north of lake union in Seattle. With a busy downtown area that runs along 45th Street it is a common attraction for local and people from all over the city - they come in search of great restaurants, coffee shops, live music, tea tasting, beautiful art, movie theaters and much more - they are not disappointed at the wide choice!

Since 1910, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce has been helping build a strong network of local businesses. By connecting through the Chamber, businesses can promote Wallingford’s distinctive charm and special community events. Together, we can learn from each other and make Wallingford a better place to work, shop, dine, play and stroll.

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Our Board Members

Chamber President
Kara Ceriello of Not A Number Gifts. Letter from the President

Board Members
Colleen Kurke, Owner of Cutz Meridian Salon

Meghan Sweet, Associate Executive Director at Boys & Girls Club

Greg Martin, Main Instructor, School of Oom Yung Doe

Adriana Medina, Owner of Fuerte Fitness

Debbi Larson, Customer Service Supervisor, Seattle Bank

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Our Mission

  • Increase awareness of local businesses & services
    		• Wallingford map
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  • Foster communication among local businesses & institutions
  • Provide members with educational resources
  • Interact with local government
  • Enhance the neighborhood identity

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    Making Positive Changes

    The Chamber is working for you the businesses and our local community. Each membership is highly valued and we could not accomplish the work without your participation as a member and as a volunteer.
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      What do we do exactly?

    1. The Chamber provides lots of networking opportunities for members to help promote their businesses and services, share ideas and make business contacts.

    Monthly Luncheon Programs

    Quarterly Breakfast Meetings

    Business After Hours Social Gatherings

    Educational Seminars

    Chamber-Sponsored Community Events

    Holiday Chamber Dinner Auction

    1. We inform our members of events, activities, local issues via our website, the Neighborhood E-Newsletter, and our Monthly Newsletter.
    2. We place advertisements encouraging people to shop in Wallingford in each issue of the Wallingford Journal and the Herald-Outlook newspaper.
    3. We annually order the Wallingford Business Directory [pdf] and distribute it to 12,000 households in Wallingford and nearby communities.
    4. Provide news articles about Wallingford into the major daily newspapers.
    5. Proud sponsor & actively promote the Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade & Street Festival.
    6. We support & promote the Wallingford Farmer’s Market every Wednesday from May to October. Bringing on average 1300 shoppers into the area.
    7. We plan, organize & sponsor the Wallingford Art Walk on the first Wednesday of each month from May to October, bringing many potential customers and creating a lively community spirit. Included live music performances and a shuttle to get folks around to all the participating venues.

    Check our calendar in left pane for upcoming events.

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    Our Achievements over the years

        Over the years the Chamber has been involved in lots of community projects, including:

      • Installing the Animal Storm totem pole at the Wallingford Center.
      • Creating the Wallingford Resource Directory
      • Completing street beautification projects and planting trees throughout the neighborhood.
      • Co-sponsoring the Wallingford Street Fair since 1998
      • Creating an art poster, shopping bags and shopping carts that celebrate the Wallingford community.
      • Designing and installing the colorful banners along 45th Street that welcome visitors to the neighborhood.
      • Completed planning for Wallingford Business District assessment.

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