Garner Chamber Welcomes Eight Board Members

Garner, N.C. – The Garner Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of eight members to its Board of Directors. The directors were introduced at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Banquet on Sept. 30 at the Grand Marquise Ballroom and began their terms Oct. 1. The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome the following board members: Paula Anderson – owner, Southern Cruise Connections Mark Berube – business operations process analyst, Progress Energy Chris Bruffey – senior vice president, Garner market executive, North State Bank Rodney Ford – vice president, business lender, Four Oaks Bank Josh Hammond – sales representative, Waste Industries Suzy Phillips – owner, International Minute Press Linda Powell – realtor/broker/owner, Powell Realty and Klassy Kids Child Enrichment Center Amy White – director of development, Community of Hope Ministries “This is a very diverse group that includes new and returning board members,” said Neal Padgett, president of the Garner Chamber. “I’m sure they will each contribute from their experience and knowledge base to propel the Chamber to new levels of success.” For more information on the Garner Chamber, visit www.garnerchamber.com or call (919) 772-6440 ### About the Garner Chamber of Commerce The Garner Chamber of Commerce is an active organization made up of nearly 600 businesses and community groups. For more than 40 years the Garner Chamber has worked to advance Garner’s economic vitality and enhance the area’s quality of life. For more information, visit www.garnerchamber.com, call (919) 772-6440 or e-mail info@garnerchamber.com.