Chamber Update

July 17, 2006

County Planning Meeting – July 18^th 7 PM

Chelan County is doing their update of the County Comprehensive Plan.  The Commissioners and Staff are holding several workshops including on Tuesday night at 7 pm at the Chelan Fire District office on Wapato Street.  This is important for people living around the City of Chelan.  The Comprehensive plan sets the direction for development in the County.  Help direct the future.

Chamber BAH – Thursday, July 20th

The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Pacific Northwest Law Group are sponsoring a Business After Hours on Thursday, July 20^th from 5:30 -7pm at Pacific Northwest Law Group offices, 414 E. Woodin Avenue, (across from Morgen Owen Elementary School).

Bob Sailer, Shannon Feeney, and Sandy Piro invite Chamber Members to an All-American B-B-Q and “Patriotic Hat Contest”. Awards will be given for the MOST PATRIOTIC, MOST HUMOROUS, and MOST ORIGINAL hats, plus a surprise Grand Door Prize will be awarded! Come join us for food, laughs, music and networking in beautiful Uptown Chelan.  Please note the special 5:30 PM start time.  Chamber members please call to RSVP to the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce on (509) 682-3503. Bring your business card to enter into the Drawing at 6:45 pm …Must be present to win!  

Riverwalk Concert – Friday, July 21^st – Alice Stuart

The Chamber presents Alice Stuart, an awarded winning Blues songwriter & singer, performing her special blend of “Blues”.  NCNB sponsors this special concert series at Riverwalk Park.  Kick off your shoes, sit back and relax.  This is a FREE Concert.  A separate area is available with food, beer and local wines.  For more information contact the Chamber at 682-3503.

PRCA Rodeo

The Lake Chelan Rodeo is Friday and Saturday.  This is a great rodeo with Bronc Riding Steer Wrestling, Team roping, Bull Riding and all the other events.  Plus there’s a chicken race and other entertainment.  The Rodeo starts at 8 pm.  The Chamber has tickets.  For more information contact the Chamber at 682-3503.

Executive Director Recruiting

The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is looking for an Executive Director. This position directs the overall operation of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.  The selected candidate will represent the Lake Chelan community through active participation in local, regional and national organizations.  The Executive Director works closely with the City of Chelan, Lake Chelan Tourism Promotion Group, Historic Downtown Chelan Association, Manson Business Association and the Chelan and Douglas County Chamber Alliance.  Application packets are available at the Chamber office 682-3503.  The deadline for applications is Friday, July 28^th.