歪歪漫画

BEMIDJI 鈥� Scott Turn has been selected as the new executive director of the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce.

Turn is taking on the role following Abby Randall鈥檚 departure, which she announced in April
after serving as director since January 2020.

Turn will oversee the chamber鈥檚 day-to-day operations and work with chamber staff on programs, services and objectives that are vital to members and will continue to promote advocacy agendas that resonate with the chamber鈥檚 members and community stakeholders.

鈥淚t is a great honor to lead an organization that has represented the area business community for nearly 120 years,鈥� Turn said. 鈥淭he chamber has always played a significant role in the growth of our business community, actively advocating on issues imperative to the success of our members.鈥�

Turn has been involved with the Bemidji Area Chamber for over 22 years as a volunteer, board member and staff as the operations director. He has been engaged in the business community for many years and has served on numerous community boards in leadership positions.

The chamber鈥檚 board of directors shared its belief that these skills, partnered with his background in finance and financial management are a great foundation to lead the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce.

Turn鈥檚 first day in this new role will be Monday, May 20.