BLUE LAKES – In keeping with their focus on “Shop Local, Shop Lake County First,” the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is holding its 2009 Board Retreat at the Lodge at Blue Lakes.

Normally held in late January, the chamber has moved the retreat to the last week in February due to the schedules of some of its board members, said chamber Chief Executive Officer Melissa Fulton.

 

The 2008 retreat was held at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake. This day-and-a-half-long retreat gives the chamber the opportunity for very long, detailed discussions on the issues facing the organization as they work to support our business members.

A program of work will be developed for 2009 and beyond based upon the work done at the meetings.

Contrary to the normal perception of retreats, member of the volunteer board of directors pay their own expenses for chamber retreats. Past presidents are invited to attend to take advantage of their experience and ideas for building a stronger business environment.

 

Although the lodge is in Lake County, they still encourage as many as possible to take advantage of the lodging accommodations which creates a win-win for everyone.

 

Two surveys are being conducted prior to the retreat, one for those participating in the meetings and one for the members of the chamber.

Fulton states that insights from these surveys will provide tools for the work to be accomplished.

“The economy is impacting everyone and we need the members' input on how they see the chamber working to assist them to survive,” Fulton added.

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