Pullman Chamber of Commerce

We’re back with our first Member Spotlight of May! This month, the Pullman Chamber is proud to highlight Spokane Falls Community College Pullman (SFCC), an accessible and flexible higher education option making a lasting impact here on the Palouse. Operating in Pullman for 25 years, SFCC moved to its current WSU campus location in 2017. As part of Spokane Colleges, SFCC offers a wide range of programs, from GED prep and High School + completion programs to ESL and liberal arts courses, technical training and more, meeting students wherever they are in their educational journey. Flexibility is key. Students can attend online or in person, with small class sizes (around 25 students) that allow for personalized support. As one student shared, “As a nontraditional student with three kids finishing an AA, I appreciated that it's open, you have the ability to choose online or in person.” Programs like Running Start allow high school students to earn college credit, or even an associate degree, before graduating. SFCC is also an affordable pathway to higher education, with associate degrees around $4,300, about one-third the cost of many four-year universities. Free applications and financial aid help make it even more accessible. Located on the WSU campus, SFCC Pullman students can access amenities like the Rec Center (excluding high school students), clubs and the food pantry, with many faculty teaching at both institutions and supporting transfer pathways. Whether you’re starting college or changing careers, SFCC Pullman is here to help you take the next step. 🎓 Learn more and start your journey today at https://bit.ly/SFCCPullman

Thank you to everyone who joined us this afternoon for our first General Membership Presentation at the Lewis Alumni Centre! Guests heard from Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton, who presented an overview of both the national and local economies. We also had the pleasure of recognizing our May Seniors of the Month, and, for the first time, enjoying lunch catered by new Chamber Member South Fork Public House. Stay tuned to our social media channels for news about our June General Membership Presentation!

The deadline to register for our May General Membership Presentation is fast approaching! Visit the link in our bio by noon, this Friday, May 8 to reserve your spot at next week's GMP with Chief Economist at Washington Trust Bank, Steve Scranton. Lunch will be provided by South Fork Public House. May's GMP has been generously sponsored by Express Employment Professionals.

Didn’t get a chance to grab a FREE vintage Lentil Fest poster? Never fear! Over a dozen of you came to visit us today, and due to the popularity, we’ve decided to extend our poster giveaway! 🤩 Swing by the Pullman Chamber at 415 N. Grand Ave. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, April 24, and take home any vintage Lentil Fest posters you desire for FREE. Don’t miss out! This will be the last chance to get vintage NLF posters. Preorders for our 2026 Lentil Fest poster will begin tomorrow. Stay tuned to our social media channels for more information! #lentilfest #lentilfestival

Happy Grand Opening to Larissa’s Apron! 🥳 The Pullman Chamber had a blast celebrating Larissa’s at their new downtown location this morning with an official ribbon cutting! 🎀✂️ Swing by Larissa’s today, April 17, and help them celebrate this momentous occasion with a special treat: buy two smoothies and get one signature smoothie free! 🥤 Congratulations, Larissa’s! We’re so happy to have you in downtown Pullman! @visitpullman @downtownpullman @larissasapron #pullmanproud #newbusiness #pullmanchamber #pullmanwashington #shoplocal

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the SEL Event Center this afternoon for our April General Membership Presentation, where guests heard an overview of the Short Legislative Session from our 9th District Legislators: Senator Mark Schoesler and Representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick. Our April General Membership Presentation was generously sponsored by Business Member of the Month Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. Thank you to the team at the SEL Event Center for hosting us and @nuevo_vallarta_wsu for providing attendees with a delicious lunch.

The official grand opening of Larissa’s Apron’s new downtown location is just around the corner, and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce couldn’t be more enthusiastic to celebrate this landmark event with an official ribbon cutting ceremony! Pullman Chamber Executive Director Pete Chittenden invites the community to join the Chamber at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 17, at Larissa’s new location, 165 S. Grand Ave., to celebrate and “support our downtown businesses by congratulating Larissa on this momentous occasion.” Chittenden added that visitors are encouraged to experience Larissa’s offerings firsthand. “If you haven’t yet had a chance to experience the amazing culinary creations at Larissa’s Apron,” he said, “be sure to grab a smoothie for the road — they are simply delectable!

Friendly reminder that noon tomorrow, April 10, is the deadline to register for our April General Membership Presentation. The presentation, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at the SEL Event Center, will feature a discussion by our 9th District Legislators: Representatives Joe Schmick and Mary Dye, and Senator Mark Schoesler, as they share updates and insights from the 2026 Short Legislative session in Olympia.� �RSVP by visiting the link in our bio.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, chamber members, volunteers, entertainers and attendees who joined the Chamber for our annual fundraiser, Cabaret, on Saturday night to celebrate the best of our business community. Because of YOU, the Pullman Chamber raised over $138,000 to continue supporting local businesses — and funded $3,300 to help PHS DECA attend Nationals. The generosity of our community helped make Cabaret 2026 a tremendous success. Thank you for showing up, giving back and making the evening unforgettable.

Attending tomorrow's Cabaret fundraiser? Make your check‑in a breeze by clicking the “Manage Tickets” button in your confirmation email and updating your card and contact information ahead of time. We’re thrilled to offer an incredible lineup of auction items this year—unforgettable getaways, athletic experiences for the truest crimson fans, coveted tee times at bucket‑list courses, sparkling diamonds, month‑after‑month floral magic and so much more. Discover what catches your eye on our Cabaret website! Link in our bio.

Cabaret 2026: Starlight & Splendor is next Saturday, March 28! As our team adds the final touches, we want to extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors: Volunteer Sponsor Pat Wright, Entertainment Sponsor Washington Trust Bank and our Photobooth Sponsor Kym Darling. Thank you for making Cabaret possible! 🎟️ As a final reminder: all Cabaret reservations must be made by tomorrow, March 20. Learn more at the link in our bio.

⭐ There are 48 hours left to make your reservations for Cabaret 2026: Starlight and Splendor, and only 22 spaces remain. 💫 🗓️ RSVP by this Friday, March 20, at the link in our bio.