Published November 2000

Radcliff resigns as president of Everett chamber

Herald Business Journal Staff

Renee Radcliff, President of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, resigned from the post late last month.

Radcliff, whose departure follows that of Vice President Jean Hales in August, was in the midst of a race to retain her seat in the state Legislature at press time.

The three-term 21st District representative said her part-time role was a factor in her decision to leave the chamber post, which she has held for a little over two years. She’ll remain until Dec. 1.

“When I started with the chamber, we all knew it was an experiment to see if we could make this position work as a part-time commitment,” Radcliff said in a memo e-mailed to board members.

In an interview, she added that she and the board knew it would be difficult for her to split her legislative and chamber duties.

“In some regards, it’s worked, but there’s so much more that could be done if the chamber had a full-time leader,” she said.

Chamber board Chairman Arlan Hatloe said the board is “sorry to see her leave.” He praised Radcliff for her business and community involvement on the chamber’s behalf.

“She opened up communication and built partnerships not only in the chamber and with businesses, but with the city and the county,” Hatloe said.

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