The Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce is looking for residents and business owners willing to serve on its board and potentially become the organization’s next president as current President Jesica Lozier prepares to begin service as a Lincoln County commissioner next year.

Lozier, who was elected to the county commission, said she will no longer be able to lead the chamber once she takes office. The organization is now encouraging community members to step forward for board service this fall.

“I won’t be able to be the president of the chamber anymore,” Lozier said. “And we’ve been actively searching for someone who wants to sign up for those duties.”

The Fossil Basin Chamber has an eight-member board. Board members work on various chamber projects, while the president oversees that work and provides organizational leadership. Lozier said the board will elect its next president from among its members.

“We’re hoping that this fall we have some good people sign up for chamber board,” she said. “And then the chamber board will elect a president out of those eight people.”

Lozier described chamber service as an opportunity to become closely involved in local business, community development and events.

“It’s a really good way to get involved in the community,” she said. “You basically attend every meeting possible. You for sure know what’s happening. You work with a lot of the industry down here and you get to work with the small businesses.”

The chamber has played a leading role in operating Kemmerer’s Visitor Center and coordinating downtown improvements, including upgraded picnic tables, landscaping, decorations, signage and outdoor seating. Lozier said the organization’s work has made a noticeable impact since it was established three years ago.

“I think that the impact that the chamber has had in the last three years since we started it on the community and on the business community has been so strong that I just really hope people will get involved,” she said.

Residents who have ideas or concerns about the chamber, downtown Kemmerer or Diamondville are encouraged to consider joining the board.

“If there’s stuff that’s bothering you about the chamber or about downtown Kemmerer or Diamondville and you want to get involved, it’s a great way to get involved,” Lozier said.

Interested residents can contact Lozier or another chamber member in person, through Facebook or through local chamber-member businesses.