HomeMy WebLinkAboutChamber Minutes 8.8.2019Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on August 8th at KC’s Palace In attendance were: Executive Board Members:
President – Amanda Powell, Vice-President – Chase Anderson, Treasurer – Evan Bruce, Executive secretary-
Cami Nelson and summer assistant - Marcia Hafner. Directors: Patsy Woody, Beth Hoferer, Megan Cutting,
Renee Studiner and Katie Whitmoyer. Chamber member: Becky Watson, Jessica LeBrun and Brandy
Goodman.
Amanda called the meeting to order.
The minutes were approved. Moved to approve- Beth, 2nd-Chase. Approved.
The financial report was approved and bills were presented for payment.
Guest Ron Yost – Ron brought up some concerns about the Farmer’s Market. Several ideas
were discussed. Evan presented doing it at Riverfront Park. A different day was discussed. Also
discussed calling it Laurel Chamber Farmers Market, seeing as it wouldn’t be the Laurel
Downtown Farmers Market anymore.
Old Business
July 4th –
o Run – $2000 will be presented to Graduation Matters.
New Business
New Members- 360 Office Solutions
Credit Cards – Should the Chamber accept credit cards? Cami presented that Square
would charge a 2.75% transaction fee. It could be hooked up to the Chamber’s IPad.
Moved to approve- Evan, 2nd- Chase. Approved.
Job Fair – A discussion was held about holding another job fair; When to hold it and
where to hold it. We could include organizations with volunteer opportunities. It was
decided to hold in Oct 8th, Cami will contact Our Savior’s Church ab out holding it there
South Pond – The Lion’s Club is looking for donations for the South Pond dock and
walkway. They are meeting with local businesses, wanted us to include it in the
Newsletter. They believe they have the dock covered, but need more to fin ish the
walkway. They have a deadline to get it into their national for matching funds.
Brochures – Progress was discussed, and a committee meeting was set for August 29th @
noon.
Ribbon Cuttings –
Beartooth MetalWorks – to be rescheduled.
OPEN FORUM
Healing Field – Evan reported that The Exchange Club will be setting up on September
10th next to South Elementary School. The will be a presentation on September 11th. They
are still looking for sponsors. They are also looking for volunteers to help set up, etc.
Crossings Décor & Craft Show – Will be held September 14th.
Business After Hours –
o September 19th– The Elite
o October
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Meeting Adjourned Next meeting – September 12, 2019 Fowl Play