Page 6 - 2021 Mount Vernon Business Directory

6 Board Chair Message

DAVID LUKOV
Kern Funeral Home

Welcome to THE premier business
advocacy organization in Mount Vernon!
This past year has been like no other. The global pandemic and social issues have
gripped all people. Some businesses and community groups have prospered
during this time. But the majority of businesses, and much of our community
has truly struggled. It is in this context that the Mount Vernon Chamber of
Commerce is here to support businesses and the community in general.
One of the main ways the Chamber can be most helpful to our members is as
a listening tool. We want to hear your needs throughout 2021. You know your
business best. We are committed to continuously improving our service to our
community and can only do so with knowledge of what is important to you. It
will truly assist us in helping you with your business needs and improving the
quality of life in our community.
There are very important ways that the Chamber supports businesses, community
groups and agencies, employees, employers and community leaders:
1. business information and training on timely and important topics
through webinars and online classes, monthly meetings, our Knowledge
Now series and weekly e-newsletter and monthly publication;
2. promotional opportunities to advertise and market your business
through event sponsorships and our weekly and monthly newsletters;
3. networking opportunities, including Chamber meetings and Biz Buzz
gatherings, and, once restrictions are lifted, participation in our annual
signature events: The Skagit Chili and Chowder Cook-Off, the Battle of
the Bridge Golf Tournament, the Skagit Wine and Beer Festival, and The
Riverwalk Summer Concert Series; and
4. governmental advocacy on issues affecting businesses at the local,
county and state levels.
I ask and encourage all of you to attend our programs and events to promote
your businesses, and to support other local businesses in helping create and
perpetuate a prosperous community.
On behalf of our board and staff, thank you for your interest in the Mount
Vernon Chamber.
Warmly,
David Lukov, Chamber Board President
Funeral Director and Family Services Director, Kern Funeral Home