JACKSON — The 107th annual meeting of the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, held at The Wentworth on Tuesday night, celebrated employers, entrepreneurs, community spirit and the dedication of lifetime volunteers.
Nearly 300 people attended the dinner meeting, which began with a review of the past year and the election of Tom Caruso of Northway Bank to the board. Presiding was chamber President Christopher Bellis of the Cranmore Inn and Janice Crawford, executive director, with Wentworth owner Ellie Koeppel hosting the event.
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