The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
Leadership Washington Hosts Economic Development & Finance Day(10/15/2024)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Washington, Iowa – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Leadership Washington participants engaged in a full day of learning and networking focused on economic development…
Washington Golf and Country Club Celebrates 100 Years!(9/16/2024)-Washington, IA- Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Washington Chamber Ambassadors had the pleasure of celebrating a 100-Year Anniversary of our local Washington Golf and Country Club! Prior to the…
Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News!(11/8/2024)-New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful…
July in Downtown Washington(7/12/2024)-What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to…
Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) and Southeastern Community College (SCC) have announced a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of a strategic partnership between institutions. Leadership from both institutions will…
Even though the this year’s Leadership Washington Class was cut short by the Covid-19 virus and even though its graduation ceremony was held outside on a 91 degree day, it…
This fall, the City expects to start construction on the reconstruction of South Avenue E from Sitler Drive to West Lincoln Street. This project will include new upsized water main…
The City of Washington is applying for Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Iowa. If the application is funded, 6 homeowners in Washington will be eligible for…
We are pleased to be partnering with Iowa DHS to provide 25% discounts to “essential workers” during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. For Heaven‘s Sake is a 6 month old fully licensed Child Care Center…
When drivers in the Washington area have a “sick car”, they can take it to the Car Doctor, a one-stop facility that can fix most anything that ails your vehicle.…
Archer Appliance CEO Completes Goldman-Sachs Business Program Kevin Erpelding Kevin Erpelding, owner and CEO of Archer Appliance in Washington says his involvement in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program…
The Washington Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee (WFMAC) is excited to start the season, but obviously very concerned with the safety of both our vendors & our customers. The following changes…
FAREWAY DONATES MORE THAN $2,000 TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a $200,000 donation to the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives (ICCE). The donation…
April 23, 2020 WASHINGTON, IOWA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Washington Chamber of Commerce and LET’s Center for the Healing & Creative Arts is excited to launch the brand new…
By Mayoral proclamation as of 3/16/2020, the Washington community is in a state of emergency in response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus. The immediate impact of this proclamation is that the…
The City of Washington & Chamber of Commerce want to thank you for your interest in our shopping local promotion. As of May 24, 2020 all of the $15,000 in…
By Mayoral Proclamation, the City of Washington is observing a state of emergency due to community spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 within the State of Iowa. City Hall is closed…
Last updated 5/26/2020 @ 11:39 pm Below is a list of changes to business as usual in our community. It will be updated daily at 5 pm. Please email changes…
Nancy Adrian Named Chamber Citizen of the Year WASHINGTON, IOWA (Date) — Nancy Adrian was named Citizen of the Year by the Washington Chamber of Commerce at the Washington Business…
WASHINGTON, IOWA (Date) — Hills Bank of Washington was named Business of the Year by the Washington Chamber of Commerce at the Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner held March 9…