Press Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Annalisa Rush,
Interim Executive Director
Gloria Baker,
Operations & Engagement Manager
Arcata Chamber of Commerce
1635 Heindon Rd,
Arcata, CA 95521
707-232-5968
707-897-6004
January 4, 2023
Effective immediately, Annalisa Rush will resume her role as the Interim Executive Director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce. After a brief season as the Operations Manager of Bella Basket’s Humboldt Marketplace at the Foodworks Culinary Center, she is excited to once again serve with even greater insights and commitment to our local business and community.
We wish to thank Anisa Escobedo for many important changes she made to our Chamber organization and wish her the best of luck in her next leadership endeavor.
Annalisa’s 2023 goals include:
Conducting needs assessments and interviews throughout Arcata’s businesses sectors.
Helping lead collaborative efforts to ensure community disaster and emergency preparedness.
Connecting with and implementing local resiliency initiatives.
And continuing to focus on diversity and inclusion programs and actions.
She looks forward to supporting members and working towards effective and creative business solutions for 2023.
