Get ready… Get set… Go be a leader! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s hard to believe another Lake Leadership class is about to kick off their inaugural session this week. Lake Leadership is the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce flagship program. The class meets once a month from September through May on the third Wednesday from...
photocredit: newsofthesouth.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Alright y’all… buckle up, because this might get a tad bit mushy. And I haven’t had a super-emotional ‘I love this town’ post in a while so just cool your jets and bear with me on this one. Last Wednesday was the final Lake Leadership Class and ‘graduation’...
photocredit: naco.org BY: RACHEL SMITH I never thought I’d enjoy Lake Leadership days so much. Seriously! I mean, on paper one might think it would be boring, or long, or completely uninteresting. And maybe it’s because we’ve got such a fun group of people, but it’s really an amazing experience and I’m so glad I’m a...
photocredit: wisesnacks.com BY: RACHEL SMITH So… as I’m working on a fun story about the young generation growing up in Clear Lake and what the Winter Dance Party means to them, my mind began to wander. SQUIRREL!! Yes, just like that. Once upon a time, I had impeccable focus. Then I added more writing to my...
BY: RACHEL SMITH Being a transplant into Clear Lake, I often times feel like the odd man out. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been a part of a conversation where I end up completely confused. I know… me? Confused? Never! The history of Clear Lake is something I know practically nothing about; past...
Lake Leadership started the 2016-2017 session on October 19th with Banking, Finance, & Economic Development Day. Here's a recap of the day's activities, and feedback from the class. Our class of 18 began the day at Best Western with CL Chamber presentations from Tim Coffey (CEO) and Trish Fundermann (Special Projects...
