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
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
In February representatives from Chinook’s production team attended the region’s first virtual aerospace conference hosted by Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA). Also in attendance were hundreds of companies from all over the world including some of the world’s largest airline manufacturers and suppliers. “We jumped at this opportunity,” explained Nikki Wegner, CEO, “PNAA’s virtual platform...Read More
Sara is a hard worker with a great memory and enjoys staying active and learning new tasks. Sara is looking to work approximately 9-15 hours a week in the Sedro Woolley, Burlington or Mount Vernon area. She is looking for entry-level work earning minimum wage or more. Sara has experience working in childcare at the...Read More
Zack is a busy millennial. His talents are as vast as his interests. Pre-pandemic, Zack had two paying jobs and two volunteer positions, which kept his mother Linda, who jokingly refers to herself as Zack’s ‘M-Uber’ (that’s Mom + Uber), busy meeting Zack’s transportation needs. Although he could not work after March of 2020, Zack...Read More
Kathy Thomson started her career at Chinook Enterprises in 2001 under the leadership of its founder Rob Martin. Over the years, Kathy became a pivotal part of the inner workings of every department within Chinook. So much so, that she was often referred to as the organization’s ‘backbone.’ At her virtual retirement gathering, staff and...Read More
As 2020 draws to a close, Chinook Enterprises opens the door to a new CEO, welcoming Nicolette (Nikki) Wegner to lead the company. Nikki brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served most recently as Associate Director at Trillium Employment Services based in Tacoma and Board Chair of Community Employment Alliance (CEA), a...Read More
