❣️ This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy today. In observance of the holiday, the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday, May 26. We’ll resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27. Wishing you a meaningful and safe Memorial Day. (fb)

A new, merged economic development entity is forming and it needs a strong Board of Directors to help lead the way. The merger committee in charge of the process is now accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on the board. This group will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organization and guiding the search for its first President/CEO. • Applications are due May 30. • Apply here: https://www.brookingschamber.org/merger/ Although individual entities won’t vote on whether they will be merging or not until June, the goal is to have the board seated by June 16 so the executive search can begin. Questions? Contact merger committee co-chairs: Nick Wendell – wendellnick@gmail.com Tom Fishback – tom.fishback@bankeasy.com (fb)