Several join at Chamber meeting

A meeting last week to provide information and attract members to the newly formed Lewis County Chamber of Commerce attracted more than 50 Lewis County business owners and individuals.

Steering committee Chair Kenny Clark said several of those attending signed up to become members of the Chamber and many of those expressed an interest in filling a position on the board of directors.

Clark said the steering committee will meet in a few days and schedule the first meeting for the Chamber when the board will be elected by the membership.

Representatives of the Fleming County and Maysville-Mason County Area Chambers of Commerce spoke to those in attendance to fill them in on what the Chambers are doing in those communities.

Mary Jo Litton of the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce said their Chamber evaluates the elected officials and determines those who are interested and those who are not. She noted those who are in favor of zoning and planning and those who think progressively.

Dennis Brown/Lewis County Herald
Mary Jo Litton, with the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce, talks with some of those present last week for an organizational meeting of the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce allows networking of its members and helps to bring the community together and keep the dollars here. A Chamber also promotes and encourages private enterprise and works to unify the direction of the business community.

Those interested in becoming a member may contact Amy Kennedy at 606-796-3672. Membership applications are also available at the Lewis County Herald office.