May 8, 2008

Chamber revives Welcome Wagon

Journal photo by Jennifer Larsen

Welcome. Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President Connie Galbreath (left) presents Kim and Paul Lewis a Welcome to Ritzville gift. The gifts are available to all newcomers by contacting the chamber office.

The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a program to welcome newcomers to the city and provide an opportunity for the new community members to learn about local businesses.

The Welcome to Ritzville gifts are available at the chamber office at 111 West Main Avenue to all new Ritzville residents.

The gifts include something from businesses and organizations, from promotional items to coupons. The following is a sampling of items found in the gifts:

Welcome letter from the mayor, drink coupon and pocket calendar, mug, candy jar, travel mug, free membership in a club, phone book, pens and more.

For more information, contact the chamber at PO Box 122, Ritzville, Wash., 99169, by phone at 659-1936 or via e-mail at chamber@ritzville.com.