State of the Chamber

Last week I gave my State of the Chamber speech.  I have been on the executive team for 4 years, and this year I’m having a blast as President.  As the economy was sucking wind last year I called a round table for the local business community.  My theme for the round table was “Tough Times Spur [...]

The Power of a Great Town

Intro by Julie Burgmeier    Article by  Roger Brooks
Population about 800, La Conner Washington’s main industry is tourism along with agriculture and fisheries.  There are only 2 streets with commercial properties and no stoplights or speed limits over 25.   La Conner is on the Swinomish Channel which leads to the San Juan Islands, surrounded by intensely beautiful [...]