DNA Tourism at the Clear Lake Historical Society BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s a complex question, often answered with a simple answer: the name of the town in which you live. But have you actually pondered the depth of its meaning? Thought about your family tree and how the branches have grown? Twisting through the sands of...
Shop 'til you drop! BY: RACHEL WUMKES There is a lot of debate about when the holiday season officially begins. Is it right after Halloween? Thanksgiving? What is the acceptable date to begin with all things snowmen, lights and presents? This year, the Clear Lake Chamber is celebrating a new holiday season which runs...
Celebrating National Family Literacy Day BY: RACHEL WUMKES There’s something special about picking up a physical book. Feeling the crisp pages against your thumb as you flip through. The gloss of the cover as you read the blurb written on the back. Or even the way the pages smell. It’s exhilarating. And then, before...
Wait… isn’t that every day? BY: RACHEL WUMKES Celebrated annually on the third Wednesday in October, the purpose of Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is to strengthen local businesses by encouraging people to use the services offered by chamber members. Something we should strive to do daily. The United States...
How to Maximize the Benefit **updated post from September 2019** BY: RACHEL WUMKES I know it sits in the back of your mind. That little nagging thought urging you to join the Chamber of Commerce. But for some reason, you push the thought away. Why? Is it the fear of the unknown? The apprehension that you’ll do...
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...
Orange and Yellow and Red – Oh my! BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are countless articles and books floating around the universe related to taking the time to slow down and enjoy life. I personally must remind myself at least twice a week to do just that. This morning was one of those times. While on my jog in the wee hours of...
