As a result of job or other changes in their professional lives, the W.A.C.E. Board recently accepted the resignation of three members, namely Whitney Diver-McEvoy, Scott Ashton, and Rana Ghadban.    These leaders have been important contributors to the direction of the association for many years and W.A.C.E. looks forward to continuing to collaborate with each of them in new ways.

As a result of these changes, W.A.C.E. is excited to welcome three new members to the organization's Board of Directors. "W.A.C.E. is fortunate to have a deep bench of committed leaders who are willing to serve," said Glenn Morris, President & CEO for W.A.C.E.. "We are grateful to Bob, Mark, and Kristen for stepping up to fill open seats on the Board of Directors, and look forward to working with them as part of our leadership team."

The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) invites chamber professionals to elevate their leadership skills at the 2025 WACE Academy and Academy Plus programs, scheduled for August 3-6, 2025, at the Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Here are five compelling reasons to register:

​In San Luis Obispo County, finding the right talent for key positions often means looking beyond our local labor pool. But while hiring from outside the region brings in new skills and perspectives, it also presents a challenge: helping these new hires and their families successfully acclimate and feel at home in our community.
That’s where the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce saw both a need and an opportunity. Too often, out-of-area hires have declined offers because their partners were unsure they could find meaningful work. Others have accepted roles, only to leave within 18 months after struggling to make social connections or feel a sense of belonging. The Chamber realized that many of these challenges boiled down to one thing: connection. When you’re new in town and don’t know where to start—or who to call—just finding your footing can be overwhelming.