Jul. 27—Imagine a downtown evening, strolling beneath tunnels of string lights with a refreshing beverage in hand. Delicious scents pour into the air from nearby restaurants and food trucks while the sound of laughing children mingles with strumming guitars and splashing fountains. A nearby bench offers a quiet respite to recoup and people watch or wait for a friend to join in on the night's adventure.
This is the vision of the Marysville Business Alliance (MBA), a reality that might seem far off but not impossible. This group was formed back in 2021 with Heather Thompson, owner of The Brick. She currently serves as chair.
Included on the board is Jon Lim, MBA's vice chair and president of the Marysville Chinese Community (MCC). The upcoming Bok Kai Parade and festival will mark Lim's first year in full leadership of both events, along with his associates, having started the process last year with new found fervor and incentive.