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Marci Plank, who has been at the helm of the La Conner Chamber of Commerce for nearly seven years, has tendered her resignation.

In a letter to the chamber board, she said she’s wrapping up her chamber career effective at the end of November.

Under Plank’s stewardship, the chamber’s declining membership has grown strong, and there is a dedicated group of volunteers to help staff the Visitor Information Center.

Chamber President Corey Stout said he does not blame Plank for wanting to go in a new direction.

“It’s time for the chamber to have a new face with fresh, new ideas and a high level of enthusiasm,” Plank wrote in the resignation letter that the board reluctantly accepted.

Stout said the Chamber will post the job opening in hopes of attracting candidates who are up to the task.