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 and finance. The day’s events were hosted by MaryAnn White and Jessica Yoder, offering attendees an in-depth look at the economic drivers of Washington County.…
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 shotgun start, friends, family and, patrons gathered together for a ribbon cutting photo to celebrate this monumental occasion! Tournament was followed up by Live Music.…
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 logos for our organization, events and the downtown as a destination! There are only FIVE Lights of Love Memorial Trees left! Get yours today by…
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 be on Main Street with some great ‘neighbors’ like Thrivent, WEDG & WCRF (and obviously, Greiner Buildings)! We will be celebrating with the whole building on Friday, August 2nd so mark your calendars…
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123 East Second St.
123 East Second St., Washington, IA, United States
The Washington County Hospital and Clinics has invited you along with the Chamber Ambassadors to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Business Office North "the Hub" Grand Opening located at 123 East Second St. on Thursday, August 17th starting at 3:30 pm. Washington County Hospital and Clinics is excited to announce that we will…
Federation Bank
300 S Iowa Ave, Washington, United States
The Washington Ambassadors invite you to the Federation Bank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate their new location on Thursday, September 28th, at 10:30am with a Customer Appreciation event to follow. Come check out their new location, 300 S Iowa Avenue (old US Bank building), and while you're there, try out the new ATM's!
Northside Diner
106 W Main St, Washington, United States
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovation of Winga’s Cafe into the Northside Diner! Winga’s opened on April 18th, 1928, and transitioned to the new owners, Ed & Isabella Santoro not too long ago. Even though they are not quite ready to open for business as Northside, they’d like to open their…
Dutch Market
2324 Highway 1 And 92, Washington, United States
The Chamber is incredibly excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of the Dutch Market! 📅 Date: Saturday, August 17 🕗 Time: 8 AM 📍 Location: 2324 Highway 1 And 92; Washington, IA (north of Kirkwood Washington County Regional Center) Join us and the Washington Chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate this fantastic new addition to our…