November 10, 2025 Edition

For 2025, we have five programs ranging from $2200 - $3500.  Although a fun and festive attitude is required, experience with flying reindeer is helpful but not necessary.  

Only the dates of C1, C5 & C6 remain

The Chamber's Membership Committee and the Board President present you with the following slate of candidates for the seven positions for 2026 and 2027.  

Membership will be sent ballots on November 21st to choose seven out of the nine candidates. Our mixer on the 20th is a great way to meet some of the candidates before you cast your ballot!

Rusty Gibbs - Owner, Gibbs Graphics, Incumbent

Martin Szuster - Owner, Hotel Pension Anna, Incumbent

Kevin Rieke - Owner, The Wood Shop & The Hat Shop, Incumbent

Kayla Applebay - Owner, Bushell & Bee Taproom, Incumbent

Matt Cade - Board Member, Greater Leavenworth Museum, Incumbent

Rhia Foster - Director of Arts & Education, I.C.C.A., Incumbent

Nick Pankow - Owner, Leavenworth Coffee & Waffle House, Nominee

Kirstie Miethe - Owner, Jubilee and Leavenworth Art Haus, Nominee

Peter Fransk - Owner, House of Champagne, Nominee

• Hampton Inn & Suites
• Giddy Up Getaway
• Cornerstone Church
• Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village
• House of Sumoud
• Leavenworth WA Vacation Rentals LLC
• Brown Family Homestead

The Chamber's General Membership Meeting / Mixer will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on November 20th at Bushell & Bee.

At the event you will be able to meet the candidates for the board, get an update on the Chamber's plans for the holidays and 2026.

It is time to start preparing your 2025 Christmastown Gingerbread House for our annual competition! A first, second, and third-place winner will be announced for each of the following categories: Elementary, Middle, High School, adult and nonprofit.

City of Leavenworth’s Winter Parking Regulations Begin November 15^th until March 15^th

Please ensure all vehicles are moved off city streets or out of city lots during these restricted hours to avoid penalties and allow maintenance crews to work efficiently. This restriction is in effect regardless of weather or snow conditions.

Additional Rules to Note:

• Sidewalks: No vehicles or tires are permitted to impede pedestrian travel on sidewalks at any time.
• City Streets: No vehicle tires are permitted to rest on City street's asphalt during restricted no-parking hours.
• Enforcement: Vehicles parked in violation may be subject to ticketing or towing (LMC 10.08.060).

Websites
Leavenworthchamber.org
Leavenworth.org

Our mailing address is:
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 327
940 Highway 2 Suite B
Leavenworth, WA 98826-0327

If you have questions, please call us at (509)548-5807

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