Jeff Machmuller, district manager of the New Victorian Hotel Group, is the new president of the East Lincoln Business Association (ELBA). Machmuller was chosen during a recent ELBA board meeting where officers for 2012 were selected.

Cory Hoagstrom, Frank Fox and Hoagstrom Financial Group, was named vice president. Peggy Vail, Architectural Design Associates, and Todd Blome, BMG Certified Public Accountants, will continue as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Board advisors include recent past president, Tim Kirkpatrick, Office Interiors and Design, Susan Kirkpatrick, Office Interiors and Design, Jana McGuire, McGuire Communications, Matt Smith, Grandmothers Restaurant, and Jeremiah Tripp, Computer Hardware Inc.

The goal of ELBA is to build a dedicated and growing network of people that will enhance the business climate of East Lincoln through networking, promotion, and representation. Lunch meetings are held the third Thursday of each month and ELBA hosts quarterly socials with local businesses and other business associations.

Prospective members for the East Lincoln Business Association may get more information by logging on to www.GOELBA.org.