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Hello, Weekend!
Feel Good Friday BY: RACHEL WUMKES I never thought I’d admit this, but I’m happy to be back to the normalness of a work-week again. I love the holidays, but that time where we all live in limbo between Christmas and New Year’s is a doozy. Have I showered? When was the last time I ate an actual meal? Is it appropriate to...
Get Your Fitness on at the Lake
New Year – New You BY: RACHEL WUMKES With the beginning of a new year comes the ever-popular chance to start fresh. Something about turning the calendar page over and having 365 new days at your fingertips for improvement is inspiring. It’s a clean slate; a chance a redemption. Personally, I’m a train wreck when it comes...
2022 Clear Lake Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities
Make a SPLASH at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES In the month of December, we highlighted the “12 Perks of Membership” as a parody of sorts to the famous holiday countdown “12 Days of Christmas.” While each perk is important and special in its own way, today we’re going to focus on Sponsorship Opportunities for Chamber...
What a Year for Clear Lake
Closing out 2021 BY: RACHEL WUMKES Hard to believe we’re back in that strange end-of-the-year week again. You know, the one where no one really knows what day it is, the kids turn into zombies playing video games for hours on end, and our diets consist of copious amounts of cheese and alcohol. Still, it’s one of my...
IFCA Presents: Christmas Dinner as a Movable Feast
BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle during the Holidays. Between making lists, shopping for gifts, sending out Christmas cards, decorating your home, finding time to bake cookies with the kids and visit Santa, it’s madness. There are some people, however, who would give anything to have...
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Q1 2023 Newsletter
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Q1 2023 Newsletter Your Quarterly Guide to Chamber Benefits and Community Updates By Ashely Weiss Welcome to the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce's quarterly newsletter! Our digital, print-friendly publication is designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and events...
Feel Good Friday
BY: RACHEL WUMKES What a week it’s been. I know we’ve had some crazy weather anomalies over the years, but this week really took the top prize for weirdness. In the course of seven days we experienced ice, snow, intense wind, and a freakish December thunder storm with tornadoes. I’m a little nervous to think what might...