The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce has received 12 applications to date in its search for a new Executive Vice President, Dwight Spencer, chamber president, said. "We have run ads in the local newspapers, and the job posting is being distributed by the Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Executive Associations," he said.

Former chamber Executive Vice President Don Elwick resigned on May 31 after 18 years of service.

Spencer said a search committee is meeting weekly to find Elwick's replacement. "Myself; Mike Neer, chamber treasurer; Jeff Mayo, chamber vice president; Terri Daniels, chamber and Sallisaw Improvement Corporation board member; and Sallisaw Mayor Shannon Vann make up our search committee," Spencer said.

"Besides developing our job posting, we are reviewing resumes we have received and reworking the job description to meet the chamber's needs. Our tentative deadline for receiving applications is June 30."

Spencer said the chamber is also working to find a new place to relocate the chamber office. The City of Sallisaw informed the chamber last month that it will have to move from its present location on the first floor of City Hall to accommodate new customer service personnel and equipment for the upcoming city fiber optic system.