Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conference to inspire women.

Chamber Executive Director Shellie Whitfield is hoping the reIMAGINE Women’s Summit will show women they are not stuck in being stereotyped.

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.

“The idea is if we reimagine ourselves outside of the age-old narrative, then we in turn can imagine ourselves in business,” Whitfield said. “In turn imagine the impact we can have within our communities and beyond.”

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gath erings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.

“We haven’t been able to do this for the last cou ple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each

The chamber has lined up seven women speakers from across the nation and no two are the same.

See CHAMBER, Page A3

“We are bringing in women of all

Chamber hosting summer luncheon

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Nautical but Nice is coming to the Wetumpka Civic Center thanks to the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s summer luncheon is meant to reintroduce chamber members and others to the outdoor opportunities available in the area.