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WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club will kick of its new year with a meeting on Thurs., Sept. 15 at noon at The Q Wood Fired Grill on Waitsburg’s Main Street.

Jennie Dickenson, manager of the Port of Columbia, will speak about the positive community development of the Blue Mountain Station. She will discuss how market needs are established, how products are selected, how building specs are determined to create economic interest and development, and how businesses are discovered and nourished.

Lunch, which includes soup, sandwich, dessert, and iced tea or coffee is $12. Wine or beer will also be available for purchase. Please RSVP to the Waitsburg Commercial Club Facebook page, or email BA Keve at ikbakeve@charter.net or call (509) 337-6546.

All community members are welcome to attend and there is no charge to attend the meeting only. Dues for Sept. 1, 2016 – Aug. 31, 2017 are $25 for businesses and $10 for individuals.