items tagged with chamber
December 2, 2006
It was a wonderful morning for a parade, as evidenced in this photo. Hundreds lined the avenue in downtown Anacortes as Christmas parade entries moved up the street toward Causland Park. Entries included Scouts, a church, horses, a couple of … Continue reading →
Tags: chamber, parade, Santa
December 1, 2006
After a week that found many hunkered down due to snow and ice, hundreds of Anacortesans gathered downtown Friday for the annual Christmas tree lighting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Following the tree lighting festivities, folks spilled onto Commercial … Continue reading →
Tags: chamber, Christmas, Santa
July 21, 2006
Executive chef Robert Atterberry delighted guests at the Chamber of Commerce “After Hours” event Thursday at the Depot Arts Center. Delicious selections included Caesar salad, salmon, barbecued ribs and sourdough bread. The Depot is home to the Anacortes Farmers Market … Continue reading →
Tags: atterberry, chamber, depot, farmer's, market, robert
April 14, 2006
State ferry officials delivered an update on plans to improve the Anacortes terminal, reporting to a Chamber of Commerce audience details including retail opportunities when a new terminal building is complete in 2008. At the Thursday President
Tags: baldasari, chamber, wsf
February 9, 2006
Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell’s reputation for drawing a crowd at Chamber of Commerce events remained intact Thursday. Maxwell, whose presentation included accolades to local business people for their community contributions, touched on a wide range of subjects during his presentation. … Continue reading →
Tags: chamber, dean, maxwell
January 20, 2006
Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Pam Allen made things official Thursday night, passing off the ceremonial gavel to 2006 President Bill Berry. A celebration of 2005 accomplishments, as well as a peek ahead to 2006 goals, took place at Tesoro … Continue reading →
Tags: Bill, chamber, Pam
January 12, 2006
Just back from a visit to Washington, D.C., state Attorney General Rob McKenna visited Anacortes Friday. McKenna met with about 10 business people at the Chamber of Commerce, and then headed for lunch with Mayor Dean Maxwell. Washington state attorneys … Continue reading →
Tags: chamber, maxwell, rob mckenna
December 17, 2005
Chamber of Commerce executive Michael Broome “took it to the streets” Friday, operating a borrowed boom truck to hang Christmas banners along Commercial Avenue, the city’s retail business corridor. In addition to white lights in the downtown area, many merchants … Continue reading →
Tags: banners, Broome, chamber, Christmas
December 3, 2005
It was a beautiful night for a family outing. Dozens of families did just that, bundling up to participate in the annual Chamber of Commerce Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Entertainment included two elementary school choirs and the Anacortes High School … Continue reading →
Tags: chamber, community, Tree
August 25, 2005
Mayor Dean Maxwell and the Chamber of Commerce “made it official” Thursday evening at a Grand Re-opening ribbon-cutting event hosted by owners of the Majestic Inn and Spa. About 200 people gathered for the “Business After Hours” event held in … Continue reading →
Tags: chamber, majestic, ribbon
June 2, 2005
Chris Borgen, who succeeds Dr. Tom Marrs as Superintendent of the Anacortes School District, delivered a report and thanks Thursday to a Chamber of Commerce audience. Borgen thanked parents in the audience for populating local schools with “well-mannered, motivated” students. … Continue reading →
Tags: borgen, chamber, school district
November 15, 2004
On my visit to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce office today I looked across the street and discovered this “Chamber of Commerce weather” scene: a sun-bathed painting of city namesake Anna Curtis on the side of the historic Wilson Hotel. … Continue reading →
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