Ambassador of the Month - Stacy Gillis

   The Ambassadors Team helped recognize Stacy Gillis of Advanced Video Systems for being awarded Ambassador of the Month for the 6th time in a row! Thank you Stacy for your volunteerism and always supporting the Chamber. Congratulations!

    If you would like to volunteer with us as a member of the Ambassadors Team, reach out to Emmy at membership@centralchamber.biz. The group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 8:15 AM.

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Welcome, Lithium Battery Power!

   Amber Endress, Christine Gifford, and Michaela Gonzalez of Lithium Battery Power were presented with their official Chamber Membership plaque by Chamber Ambassador, Carolyn Jones of Cruise Planners.

    At Lithium Battery Power, they use reliable cylindrical cells for their batteries, offering top-notch performance for boats, RVs, solar panel banks, specialty vehicles, and more. With over 25,000 batteries distributed globally, LBP has one of the world's largest inventories of LiFePO4 batteries. They can also create custom batteries, such as their 24V and 36V solutions for trolling motors. Learn more by visiting lithiumbatterypower.com.

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