November
2018
Business Connection
Volume 10, Issue 11
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce
Know the area. Like to meet new people. The Visitor Center has a part-time position for you.
Visitor Center Waves Bye to a Treasure Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce Team Bill Marcum, CEO Amy Hallock Project Manager Pam Fierst Office Manager Joelle Wilson Social Media Services
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n its hiring notice for a parttime employee to work in its Visitor Information Center, the KelsoLongview Chamber of Commerce noted the standard: • Must work Saturday and Sunday • Must be 18 years old or older • Reliable • Provide information to visitors
Kelso Longview Business Connection is published monthly by the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce 105 N. Minor Road • Kelso, WA 98626 • 360-423-8400 kelsolongviewchamber.org To advertise, call Bill Marcum, 360-423-8400 or email bmarcum@ kelsolongviewchamber.org Ad Deadline: 20th of each month
• Knowledge of the area • Manage a small gift shop • Answer phones • Track guest visits • Pleasantly greet guest and direct them to area locations What the notice fails to let those who may apply know is they will be filling the shoes of a local legend – Lois Sigurdson, whose outgoing personality, diverse knowledge of the area and gift for making folks feel welcome has been the delight of visitors
Lois Sigurdson has greeted visitors to the area for nearly 22 years. for more than two decades. She will retire Nov. 1. “It is amazing how many people stop into the Visitor Information Center who have been here years ago and ask about Lois,” Chamber CEO Bill Marcum said. “She is an amazing person and with an even more amazing amount of knowledge of this area.” “Lois will always be known as the face of the Kelso Visitors Center,” Kelso City Manager Steve Taylor said. “Her many years of helpful service welcoming visitors to Cowlitz County and assisting travelers in finding the right services and accommodations is a For more Lois, see page 3