MADISON — A revitalized sense of valley spirit was perceptibly evident at the upbeat annual meeting of the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, held in the recently upgraded Evergreen Room at King Pine Ski Area in East Madison last Thursday evening, Oct. 15.
More than 200 chamber members attended, with the chamber holding its business meeting, followed by its annual awards presentations.
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