About Chinook Enterprises
Chinook Enterprises is a social enterprise - we are designed to operate like a business, but we have a social mission: Supporting full participation in community life for persons with disabilities or other barriers.
Chinook Enterprises was started by Rob Martin in 1980 with a small grant and six participants. In 2010 we celebrate our 30th year! Our focus has remained very strong throughout the years - we strive to gain not only competitive employment for persons with disabilities, but also inclusion in the community. Since 1980 we have helped place over 750 people in jobs. Chinook helps people live more productive and fulfilling lives through employment and inclusion.
"Chinook Enterprises continues to provide top quality service to the Port of Anacortes meeeting our every landscaping need. But best of all is the work ethic and dedication displayed by all of the Chinook workers. It is a genuine pleasure to be a partner with Chinook Enterprises."
John Hachey
Director, Operations
Port of Anacortes
Through collaboration with local businesses, we run commercial programs in industrial production and grounds maintenance. Our industrial production program makes over 100,000 parts every year for the Boeing 737, 747 and 777. Our grounds maintenance program cares for up to 200 acres a week.
We now have over 12,000 square feet of offices and production facilities, with forty staff members serving between 250 and 300 people with a wide range of disabilities annually. Learn more about our history.
Quality Statement
"Chinook Enterprises provides products/services that meet or exceed our customers expectations while developing and maintaining employment opportunities for persons with those barriers."