CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Several years of effort and hard work by local officials and volunteers culminated in a special Saturday event to dedicate the building that will be home to the new Clearlake visitor center and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.

City leaders, business owners and residents gathered at the renovated 1940s residence, located on an acre and a half on the lakeshore at 14295 Lakeshore Drive, to hold the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday morning.

Clear Lake Chamber President Denise Loustalot said the carefully restored building will host the chamber offices and events, and will serve as the county of Lake’s visitor center in Clearlake.

Mayor Russ Perdock said the project is one of many to restore and rededicate the downtown and Lakeshore Drive area.

“This came out so beautifully, too,” Councilman Phil Harris said of the project.

The chamber plans to host a variety of events at its new headquarters, including its upcoming summer luau event on June 24.

Small concert events also are planned at the location, Perdock said.

To hear more about the effort and work that went into the project, and to see the building, view the video of the Saturday dedication above.