Photos by Tag: chamber
Holiday lights brighten the city
Once again this year the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and partners including a hardworking crew of volunteers placed Christmas lights downtown in preparation for the holiday season. Commercial Avenue is beautiful at night. A series of holiday events take place between now and Christmas Day. Click here for details.
Chairman of the Board completes term
Kudos to Dennis Richards, who with the end of the year completes a 14-month term as Chairman of the Board, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce. This volunteer position calls for a major commitment of time and energy, from monthly board meetings to events such as membership luncheons, “After Hours” events and the annual Community Christmas tree […]
Anacortes merchants host Shop Local campaign
Shop local and qualify for weekly and grand prizes as a participant in the “Keep the Cheer Here” Christmas shopping campaign sponsored by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and local merchants. Click on link for details: https://anacortes.org/keepthecheerhere/
Mayor Strom
Among speakers at the recent Chamber of Commerce Centennial event was Dr. Bud Strom, an Anacortes native with a lifetime of civic involvement including a stint as mayor. Strom noted that he and numerous other World War II veterans went to college and returned to their hometown intent on making the community a better place […]
Centennial cry
Sharing a good cry with his Chamber of Commerce audience is Anacortes Town Crier Richard Riddell. Also on stage for Thursday’s Chamber Centennial celebration was Secretary of State Sam Reed (right) and a group of past Chamber board presidents. See Activities section for more photographs.
Student art
This is just one example of student art featured on Commercial Avenue banners welcoming guests to our community. The banners are posted under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber promotion
After weeks of a process that drew applications from all over the country, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Board President Mark Bunzel announced Friday the selection of long-time Skagitonian Stephanie Hamilton as Executive Director. Hamilton, who until today’s announcement served the Chamber as marketing director, succeeds past director Mitch Everton. She is pictured here (far right) […]
Downtown celebration
Christmas season 2010 kicked off today with a series of holiday events, culminating Friday evening with the Chamber’s Community Christmas Tree lighting event. This event, complete with live entertainment and holiday treats, rolled right into the Christmas Art Walk through Historic Downtown galleries. Tomorrow’s Christmas parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., also in […]
Port conversation
It was “intimate informal” Monday night at the city library when Port of Anacortes commissioners met with district residents responding to an invitation by the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Mark Bunzel (at podium) acted as moderator during the 90-minute session, which featured a conversational format. Commissioners, who fielded questions from those in attendance, expressed […]
Everton resigns
It was announced at 1 p.m. Monday that Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mitch Everton (pictured, orange tie) has resigned. A statement from the Chamber noted that Everton was hired into the executive position “during a challenging period for the Chamber four and half years ago.” The statement went on to say that the […]
Oktoberfest a hit
Christine White of Anacortes got into the mood early by dressing up for the Oktoberfest event held Saturday at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center. White was among about 700 guests who gathered for the Chamber of Commerce event. In addition to almost three dozen beer vendors, the event featured food, merchandise and […]
Volunteers honored
In partnership with Bellissima Ristorante, the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday honored its Visitor Information Center (VIC) volunteers with a luncheon. More than three dozen city residents commit on a regular basis to staffing the Chamber’s VIC, located on Commercial Avenue on the lower level of the Chamber building. On hand to thank the volunteers were […]
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