As 2024 is coming to an end I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to our amazing community, our members and my fellow directors on the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce! It has been an uplifting experience getting involved with the chamber and getting to know my colleagues better. We are blessed with all of their enthusiasm, knowledge, and their unwavering love and caring for our little beach town!
Both Linda Hughes and Louise Mugar are long standing members and directors. Linda has taken the dual role of secretary/treasurer and does an amazing job at both. We’re privileged with having Louise (our current VP) as we have gained important access to her marketing prowess and close relationship with the media on both sides of the border. With thanks to Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism and their grant support, the chamber is able to promote Point Roberts, its businesses and events, to our Canadian neighbors and the rest of Washington state.
Tamra Hansen has also served for a long time and I appreciate her loyal participation even while running two time-consuming restaurants here, which help keep our town “on the map.” Our newest members are Elliott Smith, a local resident who works for the Port of Bellingham who has a “bigger picture” type of input, and Lorne Nielson whom I’m sure everyone knows and he brings in some obvious business acumen. For myself, I’m a strong believer in “a sense of place” and while we need and want to encourage growth, we need to also preserve what makes Point Roberts the special place it truly is! That’s one of the reasons why the chamber sponsored a holiday lighting contest this year.
All of us, together and individually, encourage input (both positive and negative) and are available at any time for getting together with our members to toss ideas around … we can’t think of everything on our own and a cross-section of ideas are important.
Our first meeting of the year is Tuesday, January 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the RE/MAX office at 465 Tyee Drive. It’s open to members and new members – applications will be available at the door and you can also download the form from the chamber website: www.pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com
We are looking forward to a fantastic 2025 for Point Roberts and wish the entire community a joyous holiday season!
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