Desiree Cahoon, Lake Stevens Journal Publisher & Past President: "I cannot imagine why anyone in business would not join their local Chamber. This is the one organization that promotes business, tourism and community. Every city needs an active Chamber of Commerce, it doesn't matter if the population is 5,000 or 500,000! The C of C is your link between your business, newcomers and tourist. It's the link that can keep you in touch with local government issues that could effect your business and it's the link to meeting others in business right in your own community. The investment is small for such a large return. Support your local C of C - it's just good business."

Jan Larsen, New York Life Insurance: The Chamber allows me to develop relationships throughout the community. Over the years, I have received many referrals from fellow Chamber members and have referred clients to them in turn.