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About Our Chamber of Commerce

© Cary Hazlegrove
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1934 and incorporated in 1954 . It is the primary organization dedicated to promoting the interests of the island business community . With 690 business , nonprofit , and individual members , the Chamber is also concerned with the ongoing viability and vitality of the historical , cultural , civic , environmental and recreational features that position Nantucket as a premier destination for visitors and provides a special way of life for its residents . To that end , the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce embraces its mission statement :
to foster Nantucket ’ s economic vitality , while respecting the island ’ s unique quality of life , to the benefit of our membership and community
The Chamber office is located in the heart of historic downtown Nantucket – upstairs at Zero Main Street – where our staff is available to assist with visitor inquiries . Peruse our extensive brochure racks , where you will find a bounty of information about our member businesses , activities , events , maps , and more .
Staff
We look forward to assisting you !
Executive Director Janet Schulte
Membership & Marketing Director Jean Cawley
Office Administrator June Meyers
Membership Information Coordinator Caroline Ferguson
Office Assistant / Staff Photographer Michael Galvin
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017 / 2018
Officers / Executive Board Leslie Snell , President Bob Steber , President-Elect Robert Sarkisian , Vice-President Melanie Sabin , Treasurer Diana Brown , Secretary
Directors-at-Large
Jason Bridges , Nantucket Bike Tours / Handlebar Café
Diana Brown , Nantucket Community Sailing George Donnelly , Maria Mitchell Association Marsha Egan , Egan Group , Inc . Holly Finigan , BlACKbook / Ventuno Jason Graziadei , Nantucket Cottage Hospital Christina Hall , Nantucket Island Resorts David Handy , David M . Handy Events Liz Holland , Hy-Line Cruises Jamie Holmes , Nantucket Hotel & Resort Gene Mahon , Mahon About Town Mark Manchester , Nantucket Inn Melanie Sabin , Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
Robert Sarkisian , Island Properties / Nantucket Beach Chair Company
David Silva , Galley Beach Karl Smith , Arrowhead Nursery
Leslie Snell , Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission
Bob Steber , Beacon Property Management Jill Yeagy , Jill Yeagy Bookkeeping
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