APRIL 28, 2015 CONTACT: Mike Zipko 651-269-8756 mike@zipkostrategy.comMidway Chamber of Commerce

THE MIDWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR----------------------------The Midway Chamber of Commerce has hired Wendy Helgeson as interim Executive Director while the search for a permanent Executive Director continues------------------------------

ST. PAUL, MN The Midway Chamber of Commerce announced Wendy Helgeson as the new interim Executive Director effective immediately, while the Board continues its search for a permanent Executive Director.

Wendy brings more than 25 years of experience delivering meetings and community-focused agenda experience to the Midway Chamber of Commerce. Seven of these years were with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce where she served as the Vice President of Membership Development.

The Midway Chamber Board of Directors is extremely pleased to announce that Wendy accepted the role of Interim Executive Director, stated Board Chair Dan Leggett. Wendy brings with her valuable leadership, knowledge and experience that will continue to move the Chamber forward in the business community while focusing on members first and foremost.

The Board is continuing the search to fill the role of a permanent Executive Director for the Midway Chamber of Commerce and encourages all experience levels and backgrounds to apply.

For more information and to submit an application for The Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director position please visit www.midwaychamber.com

About the Midway Chamber of CommerceThe Midway Chamber represents over 320 businesses and organizations that are dedicated to Building A Stronger Midway by being a catalyst for economic development; connecting employers with resources to recruit and retain a productive workforce, and providing services that help members grow their business.

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