About Us
History
Originally chartered in 1920, the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce has worked for more than 100 years to improve opportunities for businesses and individuals in the community.
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce provides many services that benefit our community. The organization sponsors and organizes events that bring visitors to Lexington. They develop promotions which benefit the members of the Chamber of Commerce. Networking events offer members opportunities to meet and learn from other business people in our community. The Chamber of Commerce also serves as a resource center for member businesses and for those interested in visiting our community or locating a business here.
Mission
The mission of the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce is to create and maintain a favorable business climate in the Lexington area by representing the collective interest of business and by becoming involved in other aspects of the community that affect our quality of life.
Chamber Staff
Heather Heinemann, Executive Director
Cynthia Boyd, Assistant
Board Of Directors:
- Elissa Martin, President, Mary Kay, Inc.
- Amy Adams, Vice Pres., Orthman Community YMCA
- Zach Blessin, Past President, Homestead Bank
- Whitney Bowers, Dawson County Courthouse
- Mandy Sand, Lexington Regional Health Center
- Justin Parker, Wireless World-Verizon
- Gladys Godinez, United by Culture Media
- Miranda Stoll, Healing Hearts and Families
- Cristal Zern, Lexington Public Schools
- Scott Haskell, Ex-Offico, Home Federal
- Dennis Burnside, Ex-Offico, City of Lexington
- Dr. John Hakonson, Ex-Offico, Lexington Public Schools