DAYTON-Dayton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Andrew Holt has accepted a position with the Downtown Association of Yakima, where he will be tasked with the revitalization and support of that city's downtown area.

"The job will be similar to my duties here, as the Main Street contact and coordinator of chamber-sponsored events," Holt said.

Holt said that up to now, the position in Yakima has been a half-time position, but he will step in as a full-time manager. "It is an exciting opportunity to build things from the ground up," he said.

Holt said that in the three years he has worked at...