President’s Corner
Upcoming Events:
We apologize for the inconvenience, but due to a late announcement from the Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) scheduling their next meeting on the same day as our event, we will be rescheduling our Summer Picnic to a new date of Tuesday, August 15, 2017. The Chamber feels the next LRPC meeting is important for our leadership, leaders in the community and business owners to attend. The LPRC is charged with developing a long term strategy for the growth and development of Grand Island. This meeting will be an important opportunity for the community to learn about the plan’s progress and to help in charting its future direction.
Please use the two (2) tickets that you received earlier for you and a guest to join us at our rescheduled Summer Picnic. We will be holding our Summer Picnic at Beaver Island Clubhouse on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. If you are able to join us, please RSVP to Kim at the Chamber office at 773-3651, email info@gichamber.org or stop by our office to confirm your reservations by August 14.
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to thank you again for your support and look forward to seeing you at both the LPRC meeting and Summer Picnic event.
Eric Fiebelkorn
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