Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Board recently announced that Yolanda Flick has been selected to serve as its new chief executive officer.  

Lacey Deeds of Florida, hired last year by the Chamber board, recently retired from the CEO position.  

Flick a former Times-Gazette advertising executive, said she’s excited about her new career. She’s looking forward to completing the mission of the Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, which is to support, promote and advocate for its members.  

“Our commitment is building a vibrant and prosperous community while supporting responsible growth and a superior quality of life for all citizens in our community,” stated Flick.  

She will be promoting Chamber memberships and the community by attending events such as business grand openings, open houses, ribbon cuttings, annual meetings and gatherings. She will work in conjunction with the goals set forth by the Chamber board.  

Flick has been a resident of Shelbyville the last 15 years and her family, including partner in life, Josh, and daughter, Kennedi, have been involved in many facets of community life. They attend First Baptist Church of Shelbyville.  

The new Chamber CEO said that she’s looking forward to organizing, along with the Chamber board, the traditional events and some new ones, such as the 75th anniversary Chamber Block Party coming soon.  

An Arkansas native, Flick served as a Chamber ambassador for 3 years before taking the CEO position. She believes her prior experience in marketing, business and public relations will be an asset within her new role—one which has traditionally promoted industry, tourism and business development.  

Chamber Board Chair Josh Lynch said Thursday, “The chamber board of directors is thrilled to have Yolanda in the CEO position. Yolanda knows and loves our community and is passionate about bringing value to our members. The Chamber has worked for many years to promote local business and be a resource for the entire community. I am confident that we will be able to continue making a positive impact with Yolanda leading our efforts.”  

Flick plans to work remote. She believes working from home, less brick and mortar, will allow her more time to be in the community with the members.  

“I want to meet the members at their businesses and see their businesses versus them having to come to my office.”  

She’s busy right now, she said, working on her new schedule and planning out the rest of the year. Her initial goal this summer, she said, is to meet with members and begin some new promotional campaigns.  

“I want to show them the value and the benefit of being a Chamber member,” said Flick.