Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce

History

Originally chartered in 1940, the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce has worked for more than 60 years to improve opportunities for businesses and individuals in the community.

The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce provides many services that benefit our community. The organization sponsors and organizes events that bring visitors to Lexington. They develop promotions which benefit the members of the Chamber of Commerce. Networking events offer members opportunities to meet and learn from other business people in our community. The Chamber of Commerce also serves as a resource center for member businesses and for those interested in visiting our community or locating a business here.

Mission

The mission of the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce is to create and maintain a favorable business climate in the Lexington area by representing the collective interest of business and by becoming involved in other aspects of the community that affect our quality of life.

Board Of Directors

Terrie Baker, Past President
Dustin O’Hanlon, President
Tara Naprstek, President-Elect
Dallas Zimbelman, Vice-President
Jessica Fagot
Curt Rickertsen
Richard Johnson
Jesus Tena
Travis Wright
Fardusa Council
Amanda Fischer-Penner

John Hakonson, Ex Officio, Lexington Public Schools
Leslie Marsh, Ex Officio, Council for Economic Development
Dennis Burnside, Ex Officio, City of Lexington
Susan Bennett, IOM, Executive Director

Council for Economic Development:

Leslie Marsh President
Richard Johnson, Vice President
AJ Reimers, Secretary

Lexington Visitors Bureau

Ann Johnson, President

Julie Harris, Chamber Representative

CHAMBER STAFF:

Susan Bennett, Executive Director

Julie Harris, Executive Assistant and Tourism Director