New Boston Chamber of Commerce welcomes new President

Scarlett Bray, the newly elected New Boston Chamber of Commerce President is excited to see where the future of the Chamber is headed. Photo by Tony Basson

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February 1, 2023

After two years of service on the Board of Directors, Scarlett Barfield Bray was elected as Chamber of Commerce President for 2023-2024. The Bray presidency came at the nomination of former President, Tim Graham and was a unanimous vote.

Bray’s term as President will end on the 50th anniversary of her Father’s presidency, New Boston Chamber of Commerce Founding Member, James Barfield.

“Under Tim Graham’s leadership we were very successful in implementing new ideas and support for our New B...

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Vickie R Boone was a multi-sport standout and a 1981 Hall of Fame graduate from New Boston High School. She was a regular in qualifying for the Region...

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