The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry has announced the creation of a new quarterly publication called Whatcom Report Magazine.

The magazine will promote chamber activities and programs and will tie in with the Sunday morning KGMI radio show “The Whatcom Report.”

“This will give us the opportunity to speak directly to the broader business community” said Ken Oplinger, president and CEO of the chamber, in a press release. “We want to ensure Whatcom County businesses know about all of the great work this chamber is engaged in on their behalf.”

Whatcom Report Magazine will feature chamber members and include features from Bellingham Whatcom Tourism and the Northwest Economic Council.

The first issue will be distributed on Dec. 5 at the chamber’s annual awards banquet. Additionally, 1,500 copies will be mailed to business and community leaders, while another 2,500 will be distributed to area businesses.

The magazine will be designed and printed in Bellingham by Visitor Guide Publications and Lithtex Northwest.