Chelan downtown businesses implore city for increase in Chamber funds

The briefing

Downtown Chelan business owners and association leaders urged the city council to increase funding for the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, citing significant tourism revenue declines. Pointing to Leavenworth’s robust municipal investment in tourism marketing, local business leaders stressed the need for a multi-year funding agreement to attract off-season and shoulder-season visitors. Mayor Erin McCardle acknowledged the challenging economic conditions facing the local tourism sector.