I want to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for supporting me in my role as the executive director of the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Although I may have been perceived as the face of the organization for the past 25 years, the success of the organization lies within the numerous board members, volunteers, staff, members, sponsors and citizens who shared their time, talent and treasure through the years.
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