#45: Elaine Traversi - Executive Director of Stanwood Chamber of Commerce

Episode Summary:

Elaine Traversi is the Executive Director of the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce. She attended and then worked at Everett Community College before joining the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce as their executive Director.

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://stanwoodchamber.org/

Key Points of Interest:

• Where did Elaine grow up?
• How did she end up here in Washington?
• Where did she attend College?
• Why did she end up studying business?
• How long was she working at the college after she graduated?
• How did she get involved with the Stanwood Chamber?
• What was her first project with the Stanwood Chamber?
• How does the Stanwood interact and work with the Stanwood Chamber?
• How has the Stanwood Chamber reacted to COVID-19?
• How has that affected their donations, events, and function?
• What does her job look like now?
• How are the Stanwood Businesses doing?
• What do things look like until the end of the year for the Stanwood Chamber?

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach)
• Iverson Beach (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iverson-spit)