Primary Contact Email: JNixon@co.whatcom.wa.us
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Receipt of application to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Marine Trades position, Applicant(s): Rex Rhoades (Deadline for applications to this position is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 Vacancy, 4-year term ending 1/31/2030 for a representative of the marine trade industry. Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
The committee advises the County Council on issues that include regulations and policies that could impact local businesses, industry, or economic development. Duties include: Review, develop, and provide recommendations on: comprehensive plans, regulations, economic development efforts and on proposals which directly impact business and economic conditions in Whatcom County; efforts to improve business conditions, environment and infrastructure; ensuring the county applies a client-focused approach to supporting businesses with regulations, permitting, and planning.