Upcoming Events/Meeting

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BEA Weekly Meeting

Every Thursday

  • Time: 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

  • Location: Color Chiropractic 2122 James St , Bellingham, WA 98225

Each meeting features two member speakers, elevator introductions, and networking opportunities. Come see why BEA is one of Bellingham’s most dynamic business networks.

Register for the Nov 19 Guest Speaker

BEA Guest Speaker

Thursday, November 19th, 2026

  • Time: 5:30 - 7:30

  • Location: Movement Mortgage

  • 200 Rimland Dr Suite 250 Bellingham WA 98226

BEA Guest Speaker: Market Update & Washington Saves Briefing with Kelly McLaughlin of T. Rowe Price

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Movement Mortgage, 2200 Rimland Dr, Suite 250, Bellingham, WA


☕ Free and open to the public. Coffee and pastries will be served!

Join BEA as we welcome Kelly McLaughlin of T. Rowe Price for a timely morning session covering two topics every business owner should have on their radar.

Kelly will open with a market update, sharing her perspective on current economic conditions and what they could mean for businesses and investors heading into the new year.

She’ll then provide a briefing on Washington Saves, the state-facilitated auto-IRA retirement savings program set to officially launch on July 1, 2027. The program is designed to give workers without an employer-sponsored retirement plan an easy way to save through automatic payroll contributions, and many Washington businesses will be required to take part.

You’ll learn:

~ Who the mandate applies to and which businesses may be required to participate

~ What your responsibilities as an employer would look like

~ How Washington Saves compares to offering your own retirement plan

~ What steps you can take now to be prepared before the launch .

Whether you have one employee or fifty, this is a great opportunity to get clear, practical answers and plan ahead.

Grab a coffee, bring your questions, and invite a fellow business owner!

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