Look closely at the beautiful Anacortes Community Christmas tree and you will discover “maritime touches.” Kudos to the Chamber of Commerce!
A new Anacortes Community Christmas tree stands ready for the official lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3. A brief program including music and dance will take place before the lighting ceremony, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The tree is standing in the parking lot of the Chamber office at 9th St. and […]
Up and down Commercial Avenue, the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and individual businesses are “lighting it up” for the holidays, with decorations ranging from lighted wreaths and “banner art” to display windows and shop interiors. ‘Tis the season! Please consider doing some Christmas shopping with local businesses in the coming weeks. Also, keep your eyes […]
A scene from the 2007 Anacortes Jazz Festival, featuring artists including Marc Seales, Michael Powers and the Yellowjackets. The Chamber-sponsored festival was held at Curtis Wharf.
The Anacortes Chamber today announced selection of a new executive. “We are pleased to inform you that after a nationwide search, the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce has named Jesica Stickles as the new President/CEO,” said Events and Communications Director Bridget Fry. Stickles comes to the position from the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, where she […]
Undeterred by coronavirus, Anacortes business people have “lit up” the community, dressing in holiday tradition for the Christmas season. Up and down Commercial Avenue and side streets, merchants, restaurateurs, professionals and hotel/motel operators have brightened their windows and interiors with seasonal decorations. Outside, the City and Chamber of Commerce have partnered to decorate with wreaths […]
In anticipation of a return to “normalcy” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce this week published an online tourism magazine featuring articles, photographs, videos and links to online resources. Click here to see the magazine, a project spearheaded by Chamber Marketing & Promotions Director Chrysty Lyman.
By this weekend the community of Anacortes will be even more beautiful than it already is, thanks to the effort of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the City of Anacortes and a team of volunteers. On Friday this crew installed beautiful hanging baskets on Commercial Avenue. With the trees and floral contributions of store owners […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic threatening all traditional community gatherings, I thought it would be fun to re-visit some festivals past. These images are from the 2004 Anacortes Waterfront Festival, a Chamber-sponsored event focused on families and our maritime heritage.