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Message From the President

After 14 years of serving the community, Richard Harder worked his last day as Program Director for Eastman Immigrant Services (EIS) in February. Richard and his wife moved to South America to do very important work there and we thank Richard for his years of caring, the relationships that he built and the legacy that he leaves behind. We wish the very best to Richard and Trudi in their new adventure.

The new Program Director for EIS is Josie Fast.  Josie has been a settlement worker with the organization for the last three years, so her knowledge of the people and programs allowed her to pick up right where Richard left off. In fact, EIS programs are expanding to include Settlement Workers In Schools (SWIS) and Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPS). Thanks for continuing the standard of excellence, Josie.

In April, the Chamber hosted our annual Spring Banquet with special guest Kirstine Stewart...  READ MORE.