The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced Wednesday, Aug. 12, that they had selected Pam Dorion as the new chamber president.
"Pam comes to us with a deep background in leadership, client relations and community engagement," the announcement read. "Pam has a special passion for Nisswa and is excited to support our local businesses and our visitors. The board of directors is excited to partner with our new president as she puts her skills to work in executing the mission of the chamber."
That mission is: To be a strong, effective organization focused on promoting our businesses, our community, and our quality of life.
Dorion starts as president Monday, Aug. 24.
The chamber's last president, Amanda McGregor, resigned the position recently.
Nancy Vogt is editor of the Pineandlakes Echo Journal, a weekly newspaper that covers eight communities in the Pequot Lakes-Pine River areas - from Nisswa to Hackensack and Pequot Lakes to Crosslake.
She started as editor of the Lake Country Echo in July 2006, and continued in that role when the Lake Country Echo and the Pine River Journal combined in September 2013 to become the Pineandlakes Echo Journal. She worked for the Brainerd Dispatch from 1992-2006 in various roles.
She covers Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Lake Shore and Crosslake city councils, as well as writes feature stories, news stories and personal columns (Vogt's Notes). She also takes photos at community events.
Contact her at nancy.vogt@pineandlakes.com or 218-855-5877 with story ideas or questions. Be sure to leave a voicemail message!
