The Chamber prides itself on being able to provide comprehensive information, education, and opportunity for engagement for our members and our community. It is in that spirit of service that we are proud to offer an opportunity for the community to come together to discuss and explore solutions to the closure and relocation of the nonprofits currently being displaced by the City of Burien’s decision to close the Annex. Please see City of Burien’s press release here announcing the decision made December 9^th:
https://www.burienwa.gov/news_events/city_newsroom/news_announcements/burien_annex_closes_due_to_structural_deficiencies
 
“We recognize the tremendous value and services these organizations have provided over a long period of time to the Burien community. They have been essential to our success as a city today,” said Brian J. Wilson, Burien City Manager. “It was a very difficult decision to close the Annex building, but it is our duty to ensure the safety of the people of all ages who use the facility. We are committed to helping these Burien organizations stay in Burien and continue to serve the Burien community.”
This invitation to the roundtable is open to all, is at no cost, and will provide an opportunity to learn and give feedback on potential solutions. Space is limited at this roundtable, so please RSVP early to ensure your seat is saved. Register by following this link: https://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/roundtable-annex-building-closure-3682?calendarMonth=2019-12-01
 
Event Details:
Roundtable: Annex Building Closure
Monday December 16th
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
 
Please send any questions to Andrea H. Reay at Andrea@SeattleSouthsideChamber.com or
call (206) 575-1633.
 
In recognition of their members and seven nonprofits that provide so much benefit to the Burien community, the Chamber is focused on providing relocation and services to all the displaced nonprofits. They have even set up a Go-Fund-Me page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/burien-annex-tenant-assistance?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1) where they are collecting funds to help with relocation costs. Funds will be held in a segregated account and distributed evenly amongst the impacted organizations. “We hope that together as a community we can find a new home for our nonprofits so that they can continue to do the amazing work they do,” offered Chamber President/CEO Andrea H. Reay. “We are better and stronger when we come together. I invite the community to please come together now and be part of the solution.”