Sixteen years ago, Haggen Food Stores said YES to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) when they hired Joan at the Mount Vernon location. Haggen has been a longstanding leader when it comes to hiring people of all abilities. They got on board with DEI decades before the acronym was created. Joan takes pride in knowing...Read More
This fall, Drew Beals will celebrate thirty years of service with Chinook working as a Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping employee. Way to go Drew! Drew’s pride and motivation are really something to behold. From the beginning, he has been a dependable hard worker who takes joy in being a productive, supportive team member who is always willing...Read More
In May we launched a campaign where you were given the chance to expand the number of employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers by giving to Chinook. With enough funding, Chinook will be able to expand our reach into Island, Whatcom, and Snohomish counties, in addition to Skagit. That means more people...Read More
At the Women in Aerospace conference on May 20 in Tukwila, Chinook had the opportunity to present about “5 Steps to Inclusion”, where we discussed our vision of attainable, actionable steps toward a more productive, diverse workplace. On stage was veteran toastmaster David Wilder (pictured) who works as a production technician, Tamie Santos who works...Read More
Chinook Enterprises is grateful to be a benefactor of Haggen’s Inspiring Change Together Fundraising Campaign! If you want to make change happen and help people with disabilities and other barriers gain employment, it doesn’t get much easier than buying groceries. Just follow these three simple steps: Shop at the Mount Vernon Haggen between June 15th...Read More
Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking self-starters who enjoy networking and creative problem solving to support individuals with disabilities and other barriers to gain access to the workforce and the community. OUR ORGANIZATION Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as...Read More
Employed, Fulfilled, and Motivated Client Spotlight: Ryan Ryan was out of work for two years, in part because his last job didn’t end with a positive experience, and he was discouraged and uncertain if he would be able to find a better opportunity. He felt like the past would just repeat itself. With all this...Read More
Burlington, Mount Vernon Retail/Manufacturing Employee Available Jamaal is looking for work in the Burlington and Mount Vernon area in the retail or manufacturing industries. He would like to work 6-10 hours per week stocking or sorting products, at a wage of $15 or above. He is funny, helpful, and ready to work. Jamaal is a...Read More
We are thrilled to participate in BECU’s People’s Choice Awards and to receive $15,000 to better serve our customers. Chinook now has the opportunity to receive an additional grant worth $50,000, but we need your help! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR CHINOOK ENTERPRISES. Enter your name and email address then select Chinook Enterprises in the...Read More
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
