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Anacortes Chamber luncheon highlights local events, nonprofits and business updates
Summary
After the mayor’s address, chamber members and local organizations gave brief announcements about upcoming events (Healthy Kids Day, tourism summit, Walkfest), fundraising, volunteer needs and door‑prize drawings; People's Bank was the event sponsor.
The Anacortes Chamber luncheon included a series of short member presentations and community announcements following Mayor Ryan Walters' State of the City. Amanda Levecio (chamber ambassador and board member) organized member introductions and prize drawings; People's Bank served as the lunch sponsor.
Representatives and organizations making announcements included Christ the King Church (new downtown presence), the Skagit Valley Family YMCA (Healthy Kids Day and a memorial run supporting Special Olympics), the Scadget/Skagit Tourism Bureau (tourism summit and annual report), the Anacortes Lions (flag program supporting community egg hunts), Key Bank (SBA and projection‑based SBA lending), Habitat for Humanity (fundraiser and local homeownership project), Peak Tax Pro (tax‑season reminders), local motel donation of a free room night certificate, and Port of Anacortes staff noting the port’s centennial and related events.
Several groups also sought volunteers for events such as the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show and Waterfront Festival, and the chamber listed upcoming community programming including a tourism summit, Walkfest (multiple neighborhood walks in May), and a nonprofit showcase at the May luncheon. Organizers encouraged people to register online via the chamber and city pages.
Speakers noted the value of local partnerships and cross‑promotion between businesses, nonprofits and city efforts. People's Bank distributed promotional items and local gift packages as door prizes during the meeting.
