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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Wayzata Chamber Continues Search for New President

Resumes for the Wayzata open chamber president position are being accepted until Nov. 23.

The Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the president position. With over 400 members, the president is the chief executive officer responsible for implementation of policies and procedures. Current Wayzata Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Douglas announced her retirement back in September. Douglas has served the Wayzata chamber for almost 17 years, with 14 of them as chamber president. Beginning in 2013, she will be taking time to travel, enjoy family and friends and just relax. The president is responsible for planning, fiscal management, member and community relations, operations, marketing and government affairs. The applicant must be enthusiastic and creative. College degree or equivalent is …

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce President Announces Retirement

Peggy Douglas will be taking time to travel, enjoy family and friends and just relax.

by Ellen Timmerman-Borer, Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair After years of remarkable service, Peggy Douglas has decided to retire from her position at the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce.  Peggy has served almost 17 years, with 14 of them as chamber president. Beginning in 2013, she will be taking time to travel, enjoy family and friends and just relax. Peggy first served as the chamber president from 1992 to 1999 when she was involved in expanding the membership, increasing staff, introducing technology to chamber operations and making each event a profit center.  She returned in 2006 to face a very challenging time when the chamber needed solid leadership. Peggy has advanced the chamber, promoted business, …

Friday, June 8, 2012

Ground Breaks on First Phase of Massive Wayzata Redevelopment Project

After five years of planning, Promenade of Wayzata marks key construction milestone.

Golden shovels in hand, Presbyterian Homes celebrated the official groundbreaking of the long-awaited Folkestone senior living community this week. The development is part of The Promenade of Wayzata, a mixed-use project that includes 32,000 square feet of retail, located on the 14.5-acre site of the former Wayzata Bay Center.   The celebration included local government and business leaders alongside the project development team, Presbyterian Homes staff and future residents.  “This project is a very big deal because it is part of an effort to revitalize downtown Wayzata,” Wayzata Mayor Ken Wilcox said during an address to about 200 guests. Wilcox extended his appreciation to the Presbyterian Homes board and staff leaders for their vision …

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