Posts Tagged ‘waterloo chamber of commerce’
Businesses take it day by day
In a time rife with uncertainty, few Monroe County residents feel that right now more than business owners. “I think everybody’s just taking it day by day,” Waterloo Chamber of…
Read MoreSchools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
(For the latest article that appeared in the March 18 Republic-Times, click here.) Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville announced…
Read MoreGardner is new chamber head
The business community in Waterloo has a new member, as Candace Gardner started Monday as the executive director of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. “We are very excited to have…
Read MoreRohwedder ready to serve Waterloo Chamber
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce welcomed a fresh face into its executive director position this week, and she looks forward to the excitement of the new opportunity. Roberta Rohwedder, 28,…
Read MoreValentine embodies spirit of service
When he’s not at his shop overseeing a crew of skilled mechanics, Ken Valentine is out in the community, providing leadership to area youth and raising scholarship money for their…
Read MoreWaterloo Santa Float set to sail Dec. 16-23
The Santa Float is again getting ready to make its way through the streets of Waterloo, bringing gifts and glad Christmas tidings to all. However, there are a few changes to…
Read MoreLarson ready to serve Waterloo Chamber
Kimberly Larson brings six years’ experience from previous chamber of commerce leadership roles as she prepares to take on the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce executive director position. But the St.…
Read MoreLerch continuing to serve in retirement
Kelly Lerch faced heavy emotions when retiring last week from a role that challenged her generosity, humbled her before students and taught her so much about the community, likening it…
Read MoreChamber award winner is truly ‘from home’
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce has named Glen Lutz as the latest recipient of its coveted Community Service Award. By day, Lutz is a senior vice president at First National…
Read MoreSanta Float set to spread holiday cheer in Waterloo
It has become a holiday tradition in Waterloo, and the legend just seems to grow each year. Children look out the windows of their homes in eager anticipation of the…
Read MoreSanta Float set to make annual run
The Santa Float will again be distributing gift bags to the young children of Waterloo this Christmas season, visiting neighborhoods during the evenings of Dec. 17-24. Sponsors of this annual…
Read MoreLerch receives top Waterloo Chamber honor
On the heels of receiving the prestigious Christian Service Award last year, Waterloo School District Wellness Coordinator Kelly Lerch was presented another high honor Saturday night by the Waterloo Chamber…
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