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Chamber 101 for Introverts
photocredit: region5.shpe.org BY: RACHEL WUMKES Introverts are often thought of as a quiet, reserved, and thoughtful individuals. They don’t usually seek out special attention or social engagements, as these events can leave introverts feeling exhausted and drained. Now, imagine that person being a business owner! In a...
Clear Lake for Spring Break!
photocredit: reynolds.k12.or.us BY: RACHEL WUMKES One of my most favorite weeks is fast approaching. A week of no alarm clocks, no backpack checks, no dress-up days for class, no homework or keeping track of practice schedules. It’s Spring Break, baby!! And while some folks jet off to warmer climes and spend the week...
February Final Friday Chamber Update
Happy (Final) Friday! February saw some frigid temps, but we were really fortunate to have great weekend weather for the Winter Dance Party, Yellow Bass Bonanza, and Color the Wind. (Honestly, the weather was perfect for the kite festival!) We also held our 76th Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation this month. Over 150...
Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber
BY: RACHEL WUMKES I hear it all the time, a common excuse given by small business owners and the like, for why they don’t think they need to join the chamber: I just don’t think becoming a member is a necessity. Well, my friends, I’m here to give you five incredible reasons, backed by testimonials from local Chamber...
Exciting Happenings with TRI Clear Lake
BY: RACHEL WUMKES Can you believe TRI Clear Lake is only 100 days away? One. Hundred. Days. Are you signed up? Are you thinking about signing up? Are you still sitting on the couch making lists of pro’s and con’s about signing up? I get it. I really do. It’s a scary concept. Especially if you’ve never done...
I’m Over It
BY: RACHEL WUMKES With pages of scribbled notes about many upcoming, fun events in Clear Lake, I decided to go a different route this morning. There’s something about the Winter weather that makes me long for Spring. The sloppy, wet piles of snow. The gray skies and frigid cold. Seriously… I’m so over it! Seasons are a...
2019 Annual Meeting Wrap Up!
BY: RACHEL WUMKES On Tuesday, February 11th, the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting. Attended by a wide variety of Chamber members and local dignitaries, it was the perfect way to wrap up 2019 and begin on our vision for a prosperous and productive 2020! The event kicked off with a warm welcome...