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Smyth County Chamber asks Marion for $8,000 to support expanding operations
Summary
The Smyth County Chamber asked the Town Council for an additional $8,000 in municipal support, citing expanded operations and programs; the chamber noted 140 of 225 members are Marion businesses or located in Marion’s footprint.
Sarah Gillespie, Executive Director of the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce, told council the chamber's work has grown and that the town's current contribution "no longer reflects the scope of work." She requested an additional $8,000 to support the chamber's expanded operations and reviewed programs the chamber supports in Marion.
Bailey King, the chamber's Membership and Events Coordinator, presented event and membership data, noting that 140 of the chamber's 225 members are Marion businesses or located within Marion's footprint. Council received the presentation; no direct appropriation occurred at the May 18 meeting.
