Comment from Steele, Michael (Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce)

August 27, 2008 Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau, U.S. Department of the Treasury 1310 G Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: Support for Lake Chelan Wine Growers application for the pending American Viticulture Area designation To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I am writing to express support for the Pending American Viticulture Area, (AVA) Designation for the Lake Chelan Valley. The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce recognizes the key role the wine industry plays in the economic vitality of the Lake Chelan Valley and region. We anticipate that this designation will bring with it great opportunities to showcase the already beautiful Lake Chelan Valley. Further, we know and understand the dramatic impact this type of designation has had on commerce in other areas of our state, we expect nothing less for Lake Chelan. The Board of Directors for the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and the members we represent are pleased to recommend and support this very impressive designation. Respectfully submitted, Mike Steele Executive Director Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce