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Sunnyside commission approves name for new chamber, sets immediate steps to incorporate
Summary
The Sunnyside Community & Economic Development Commission voted to name a nascent business organization the “Lower Valley Chamber of Commerce,” agreed to begin incorporation and 501(c)(3) paperwork, and assigned members to handle initial filings and outreach.
The Sunnyside Community & Economic Development Commission voted to name the new business organization the Lower Valley Chamber of Commerce and agreed to begin the paperwork needed to incorporate and seek nonprofit status.
Commission Chair Britney Bridal moved to name the group, saying, “So, I’ll make a motion to ... Lower Valley Chamber of Commerce.” The motion carried on a voice vote; commissioners responded with multiple “ayes.”
The commission described the vote as a step to create a locally governed chamber that can recruit members, apply for grants and, over time, hire staff. Commissioners agreed the new organization should be separate from the city once it is formally established but that the commission would help launch the steering committee and early administrative work.
Why it matters: Commissioners said a chamber could centralize business outreach, support downtown projects such as a Main Street program, and…
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