Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce

Ida Schossow Announced as New President

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Mrs. Ida Schossow has been hired as President/CEO of the organization.  Schossow will officially take the reigns of the Orange Chamber on Monday, August 23, 2010. 

A lifelong Orange County resident, Schossow brings with her, over 30 years of management experience in the banking industry.  Schossow has also been an active community volunteer, serving on the Boards of the Orange County American Red Cross, Orange Camp Fire Council, and the Heart Springs Methodist Foundation.

Schossow is a past Chairman of the Board of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce where she served more than 10 years on the Board of Directors.

2010 Chairman of the Board, David Jones comments, “Ida’s past work experience and community involvement will be a tremendous asset as she works to lead the chamber in its mission to promote an environment conducive to business growth, to pursue economic development, and enhance the quality of life in the greater Orange area by providing resources, leadership, and support to our members.”

A reception will be planned for Orange Chamber members to welcome Ida Schossow in new role as President/CEO.  Details will be announced on the Orange Chamber website www.OrangeTexasChamber.org.

A Message from Orange SMASH Chairman

Lee Ann Fuselier (Access Services)

I would like THANK all of the businesses and individuals that have been pitching in to promote Orange SMASH Weekend. I have enjoyed working with everyone and I believe we are going to have a great event because of your efforts and enthusiasm.

Today we will be having our Official Orange SMASH Ribbon Cutting and Media Kick-off Event at 3 PM. I hope you are all planning to join us, as we meet in front of the “Welcome to Orange” sign on Mac Arthur Drive located between David Self Ford and Lion’s Den Park. (Park your cars in the David Self Parking Lot.)

In the event of severe weather, the ribbon cutting will be moved inside the showroom of David Self Ford. We are hoping that the clouds stay away long enough for us to snap a picture, wave at the TV cameras and encourage everyone to come out to enjoy the HOT DEALS, GREAT SAVINGS, AND FUN EVENTS that will take place during Orange SMASH (Summer Music and Shopping Holiday) Weekend, while they take advantage of tax-free back-to-school shopping incentives.

After the photo and media opportunity at the “Welcome To Orange” Sign, we will move inside the David Self Ford showroom to enjoy Orange SMASH refreshments.

Scavenger Hunt Sponsors are asked to bring the item they plan to distribute to Scavenger Hunt participants, with them to the Ribbon Cutting / Kick-off event.

Judging for “THE ALL SMASHED OUT” Best Decorated Storefront Competition will take place tomorrow, so break out the Orange balloons, streamers, and SMASH decorations.