Pictured in front from left are Kristy Rumfelt, Sylvia Gargett, Brittany Bushong, Tammy Cotton, Kathy Boyts, Kristi Martin, Tricia Small, Jenna Akers and Steve Fields.
In back are Chris Cotton, Chad Jonsson, Dan Buchman, Henry DeJulia, Dave Mayer, Judy Shoemaker, Missy Hurley, Heath Simcoe, Trina Leamon, Tom Van Meter, Chip Erwin, Jeri Yoder, Sharon Welsh and Megan McClellan. Not visible is Kim Strawbridge.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, July 29, for its new location, which it shares with Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, at 108 E. Main St., Syracuse, in the former Leisure Pool building. The ribbon cutting and open house brought out chamber board members and local business representatives alike who enjoyed mingling, checking out the newly renovated space and tasting several delectable items provided by M The Market and Man Cave Brewing Company.

In addition to mingling and enjoying meats and cheeses provided by M the Market at the open house, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails held a Wednesday Walk in the evening July 29, starting from its new office, which it shares with the chamber. The trails holds Wednesday Walks regularly at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Pictured leaving on a short open house walk from the left are Dave Mayer, Megan McClellan, Debi Mayer, Amara McClellan, with her sand shifting equipment, and Dr. Tom Edington.