Who We Are

Get to know the Lee Chamber of Commerce — who we serve, what we stand for, and the people who make it run.

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Your Community’s Trusted Champion

The Lee Chamber of Commerce brings together local businesses, visitors, investors, and community members to help build a vibrant, thriving town that everyone is proud to call home.

More than a business organization, we serve as a connector, advocate, and champion for the community—supporting entrepreneurs, promoting tourism, fostering partnerships, and creating opportunities that strengthen Lee’s economy and quality of life.

Tourism Promotion

Community Events

Economic Vitality

Business Connections

Visitor Guidance

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Rooted in Community. Connected to Opportunity.

Lee has long served as both a gateway and gathering place in the Berkshires. From its historic downtown and locally owned businesses to its cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and natural beauty, the town offers a unique balance of economic vitality and small-town character.

The Lee Chamber of Commerce helps that balance thrive. By connecting businesses, residents, visitors, nonprofits, and civic partners, we strengthen the relationships that support a vibrant local economy and a strong sense of community. Together, we work to ensure that Lee remains a welcoming place to live, work, visit, and invest.

Whether you’re discovering Lee for the first time, growing a business, relocating to the area, or looking for ways to become more involved, the Chamber is proud to help connect you with the people, places, and opportunities that make our community special.

Leadership

The Lee Chamber of Commerce is guided by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and supported by community-minded volunteers who share a commitment to the success of Lee. Together, they provide leadership, vision, and stewardship for the Chamber’s programs, events, and initiatives.

Executive Director

Alexandra Heddinger

Board Officers

  • President: Erik Williams, Canna Provisions

  • Vice President: Doug Bagnasco, Devonfield Inn

  • Treasurer: Dave Eisenberg, Retired

  • Secretary: Rebecca Clerget, Café Triskele

  • At-Large: Phil Smith, Board Member Emeritus

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Board Members

  • Michelle Bombardier, Lee Bank

  • Lynn Bertelli, Cross Town Property

  • Andrew Consolati, AMICON Capital

  • Vern Kennedy, Morgan House

  • Brett Larmon, Old Castle APG

  • Kerry McGinn, Yoga Lee Studio

  • Vincent Vigilante, Jacob’s Pillow

  • Marilyn Kelly, Board Member Emerita

  • Mary McGinnis, Board Member Emerita

  • Phil Smith, Board Member Emeritus

Information Booth Volunteers

  • Peggy Biron

  • Joanne Lunt

  • Jeannie Oliver-Larkin

  • Marilyn Kelly

  • Kathy Smith

  • Phil Smith

  • Debbie Mougin

  • Thom Swift

Our History

For more than a century, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has worked to support local businesses, promote community pride, and strengthen Lee’s role as a destination and economic hub within the Berkshires.

As the community has evolved, so has the Chamber—adapting to new opportunities while remaining committed to its core purpose of connecting people, supporting commerce, and celebrating all that makes Lee unique.

Learn more about our history →

Our Mission

The Lee Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality, community engagement, and tourism in the Town of Lee—the “Gateway to the Berkshires.” Through events, advocacy, and partnerships, the Chamber supports local businesses and strengthens the civic and cultural life of the community.