The importance of connections The Chamber Ambassador and Membership teams are instrumental in connecting businesses. The Ambassadors welcome new businesses to the community; recognize new owners, locations and remodels for existing businesses; and attend ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies. The Membership Team recruits, welcomes, supports and mentors new members and supports the business community by attending ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies. Both volunteer teams are made up of community leaders from a variety of business sectors who have demonstrated outstanding interest
and ability in promoting the business interests of the Alexandria Lakes Area. The teams were challenged in 2020 with having to conduct many meetings virtually. This is not an easy way to learn about a business, but some creativity and video tours allowed for the important visits to continue and for connections to be made. Each year, a member of each team is recognized for their dedication to their role. This year’s Ambassador Team Member of the Year is Bob Wolfe of Indigo Signs. Bob attended 28 of the team’s 32 visits. He has been a member of the team for the past seven years and is regularly
Ambassador of the Year: Bob Wolfe, Indigo Signs
providing Chamber staff with recommendations about potential visits. Todd Emmons of Innovative Builders is the Membership Team Member of the Year. Todd has served on this team for seven years. Todd was pres-
Membership Team Member of the Year: Todd Emmons, Innovative Builders ent at every visit in 2020 despite the regular changes and cancellations caused by COVID. Not only does he attend the visits, but he often follows up with new members to ensure they are getting connected.
The Chamber Ambassador and Membership Teams visited a combined 67 local businesses in 2020.
Celebrating 104 Years!
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