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Ambassador Committee
from Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce - A look back at 2022, a look ahead to 2023
by Echo Press
The Ambassadors serve as an active communication link to cultivate and promote positive relationships between the Chamber and the business community.
The Ambassadors welcome new businesses to the community; recognize new owners, locations, and remodels for existing businesses; and attend ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings.
The group includes 20 community leaders from a variety of business sectors who have
visits in 2022!
demonstrated outstanding interest and ability in promoting the business interests of the Alexandria Lakes Area.
Each year, a member of the team is recognized for their dedication to this role. This year’s Ambassador of the Year is Tim Urness of Thrivent Financial. While Tim has only served as an Ambassador for 2 years, his knowledge of the community and his genuine interest in learning more about local businesses has made him an asset to the team. Tim is a vocal advocate of Chamber membership and is quick to invite someone new to attend an event. Tim regularly volunteers to serve as the Ambassador of the Day and attended an impressive 43 of the team’s 44 visits this year.
Ambassador of the Year:
The Chamber Ambassadors visited Church for the Harvest in December of 2022 at its new building at 1425 41st Ave. W in Alexandria. Back: Bob Wolfe (Indigo Signs), Mike Doyle (Heartland Orthopedic Specialists), Todd Emmons (Innovative Builders), Charley Good (Pemberton Law Firm), Greg Bowen (Bowen Contracting), Ryan Rooney (Runestone Electric Association), Mark Grandgenett (Viking Bank), Tim Urness (Thrivent Financial).
Front: Joe Korkowski (Explore Alexandria Tourism), Lynelle Lanoue (Past & Present Home Gallery), Mickey Larson (Larson Insurance), Lynn Jenc (Alexandria Public Schools), Pastor Mike Bartolomeo (Church for the Harvest), Crystal Christianson (Studio C Salon), Lynn Arnquist (Alexandria Technical & Community College), Jon Steinbring (Steinbring Motorcoach). Ambassadors not pictured: Diann Drew (Echo Press Newspaper), Nicole Fernholz (Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission), Andy Mellgren (Downtown & Plaza Liquor), Tasha West (RE/MAX Results), Janelle Wunderlich (Alexandria Industries).
