Former treasurer Allan McNeely is taking the helm of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce.

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The Langford resident and business owner was honoured to be offered the position and is excited to be the voice of the chamber.

McNeely owns Innovated Access Solutions, which builds and modifies homes for seniors and people with disabilities.

He sat on the chamber board last year as the treasurer. Kyara Kahakauwila, chamber president from 2010-2012, will fill the role of past president to help mentor McNeely.

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Chamber CEO Dan Spinner is also very excited to see McNeely step up to the plate.

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The 600-member chamber has a 14-member board.

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charla@goldstreamgazette.com