Page 6 - 2018 Mount Vernon Business Directory

6 Board Chair Message

BOB HYDE
Windermere Real Estate

Welcome to THE premier business advocacy
organization in Mount Vernon!

As this year’s incoming Board Chair, Riverwalk Summer Concert Series,
I am honored to have this opportunity the Skagit Wine & Beer Festival,
to work with you to support and and;
advocate for our local businesses. • advocacy on issues affecting
This coming year we will focus like a businesses at the local and state
laser beam on our two main goals: (1) levels.
economic prosperity ,and (2) quality
of life in our community. The value of your membership
will grow exponentially with your
The Chamber board and our active involvement. I encourage you
excellent staff recognize the to attend and consider sponsoring
commitment you’ve made by monthly luncheons and After Hours
allocating resources to your events, offer to provide professional
membership. We in turn commit to training in your area of expertise, and
provide you four specific products to look for opportunities to participate
help you prosper:
on Chamber committees.
• information and training on Above all, I urge you to give us input
timely and important topics related on how we can better meet your
to business through webinars and needs as a Chamber member. Our
online classes, monthly meetings, board is anxious to hear your ideas
weekly e-newsletters and monthly and is committed to continuously
publications; improving in our service to our
• opportunities to advertise business community.
and market your business through On behalf of our board and staff,
event sponsorships and our weekly thank you for being a key member of
and monthly newsletters;
the Mount Vernon Chamber!
• networking opportunities,
including Chamber After Hours, Biz
Buzz luncheons, and participation Bob Hyde
in our annual signature events – Windermere Real Estate/
the Skagit Chili & Chowder Cook- Anacortes Properties
off, Jump into Summer, the Skagit