When the Pandemic first started, most businesses, including golf courses, were negatively impacted. But two months in, golf courses across the nation experienced a surge in business, and most finished 2020 profitably. Players flocked to golf courses for a safe place to get some much-needed ‘socially distanced exercise.’ Plus, since many workers were not commuting,...Read More

In the history of nearly every organization, there are people whose contributions make an impact long after they are gone. Bert Langenhorst was such a person. Bert and his wife, Riet, both immigrants from the Netherlands, worked hard to build a successful life for themselves and their family.  They also felt it important to lend...Read More

Things are heating up in Skagit Valley at Chinook as we move into this beautiful, sunny summertime. To date, we’ve helped individuals start six new positions at the following employers Walmart, Haggen (Mount Vernon), Avalon Golf Links, The Truss Company, and YMCA Early Learning Center. In 2021, Chinook Enterprises customers have worked a total of...Read More

In an effort to reward its top suppliers, Boeing rolled out its latest supplier perk: The Premier Bidder Program. The program is designed to strengthen collective performance by recognizing and rewarding consistently high-performing suppliers like Chinook Enterprises. Boeing launched the initiative after careful study and consideration of industry-leading programs. Program creators interviewed a cross-section of...Read More