SnoValley Chamber hosts annual gala, recognizes four businesses

Nearly 200 guests attended the SnoValley Chamber’s tenth annual “Boots and Bowties” on March 24

By SnoValley Chamber of Commerce • April 10, 2023 10:30 am

Nearly 200 guests attended the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce’s tenth annual “Boots and Bow Ties” Gala at the Snoqualmie Casino on March 24.

The gala served as a networking event and recognized four Valley business owners for their achievements and contributions to the community.

The winning businesses each exemplified the chamber’s motto of strengthening the community through commerce, said Chamber President Micheal Hughes.

“We are truly fortunate to have partners and business owners who truly care for our community,” Hughes said in a statement.

Remlinger Farms was presented the Entrepreneurial Award for opening its new brewery in 2022. The award recognizes a business who developed a successful new venture in the last year.

The Community Partner Award was presented to Debbie Zaragoza owner of Infusion Bar and Grill for demonstrating outstanding volunteer service that significantly impacts community members.

The Business Partner of the Year Award went to Snoqualmie Ice Cream and Snoqualmie/North Bend Trading Company owners Cheri Buell, Julie Chung and Heather Dean. The award recognizes the trio for their dedication to community members in the continuing efforts to stimulate the local economy.

The Humanitarian Award went to Alicia Messa of Messa Group Real Estate in Snoqualmie, whose compassion, dedication and involvement proved her commitment to the welfare of the greater community.