The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (BACCVB) has several positions open for the upcoming Board of Directors election. All current member business owners, or their designated representatives, are eligible to run for a seat on the board. The election is conducted by mail-in vote of the membership and elected directors will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2021.

BACCVB has a long-standing reputation for providing excellent service in our community. It is a positive and proactive organization that works diligently to sustain and improve the local economy. The organization’s mission is to promote business, tourism, responsible recreation, and greater Bishop for the betterment of the community and its residents. The 13-member, all-volunteer Board of Directors meets once each month. They provide strategic direction, policy and financial oversight to BACCVB staff.

There will be six seats available in this year’s election; two will be from the lodging community and the others can represent any industry. BACCVB is proud to be inclusive and diverse to best represent the composition of our unique local business community. Businesses of any size and sector are welcome.

Anyone interested in running for a seat on the BACCVB Board should contact Tawni Thomson by email [email protected] or call (760)873-8405. Deadline to appear on this year’s ballot is Friday, April 30th.