Chamber doles out recognition at annual meeting
22 Oct 2018
Organization honors charter members, volunteers and mix of new and outgoing board members
The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce recognized charter members and outstanding volunteers, honored retiring board members, and installed new board members and officers at its 2018 annual meeting Sept. 12 at The Links at Northfork.
The Chamber of Commerce kicked off the celebration of its 50th anniversary year at this annual meeting.
New Board Chair Corey Wemple along with other officers and new board members Carrie Collyard Glinsek and Marilyn Nathe Specht were installed.
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