Keith Damrow News Today

The Akron Chamber of Commerce sponsored its inaugural Christmas Tree Contest for area businesses, and the response was greater than they could have imagined. A total of 14 Akron businesses entered 22 outstanding trees.  Chamber members went around to take pictures of all the trees, and the members voted during their final meeting of 2023 […]

The much-anticipated Christmas tree is finally in its place for the holiday season. The Akron Chamber of Commerce began talks of purchasing an artificial tree several years ago, truly making it a long time coming.  For years, a real tree was donated to the Town and placed in the middle of an intersection along Main […]

The Akron Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, November 21 with 10 members and one guest in attendance.  Vice President Lori Baer called the meeting to order.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a prayer from Treasurer Susan Gunnels. Cherrie Mellot, co-founder of Freedom to Cowboy Up, highlighted her program to Chamber.  Freedom to […]

The Akron Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, October 17 at Akron Town Hall with eight members present.  Lunch was provided by JD’s Quik Stop.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer by President Susan Watson. Minutes from the September meeting were approved as presented. Treasurer Susan Gunnels said $510 was […]

The Akron Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, September 19 at Akron Town Hall with 11 members present.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer by Treasurer Susan Gunnels. The introduction of guests, including Gillian Laycock, Akron Town Manager, started the meeting.  Minutes of the August meeting and the treasurer’s report […]