Letter from the President
When I introduce myself to non-members of the chamber, I realize how many misconceptions there are about what Chambers do. Some people think we are a government agency. Others assume…
President’s Message
March is known for its dual nature. The old saying that it comes in like a lion and out like a lamb speaks to the belief that the beginning of…
President’s Message
There’s an air of hope and jubilance spreading these days. Have you noticed it? Mask requirements are lessening, COVID deaths are decreasing, immunity is increasing, and things are starting to…
President’s Message
In 2020 and 2021, the Chamber, like most businesses, pivoted for survival. We had to change up what we were doing in order to stay relevant to the needs of…
President’s Message
Today is Safer Internet Day and it’s the perfect time to talk about cyber security. Many smaller business owners I speak with are under the impression that internet crimes only…
President’s Message 2/1
What an auspicious occasion this month is! There are several celebrations and days of recognition I want to join with you in bringing attention to. Today, is the beginning of…
President’s Message 1/25
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about today’s Chamber versus “our parents’” chamber. Chambers used to be something every new business owner or professional joined. It was a right of…
President’s Message: Building Community
On Monday, we celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Several of the things that always struck me about his wisdom was that he talked about community,…
President’s Message
The employee shortage has been on my mind this week. It’s funny, when the pandemic first hit we worried about businesses shuttering because no one would have the money to…
President’s Message: January 4th
2022! How has it been treating you so far? We put a lot of pressure on a new year. We tell ourselves, this one will be different…better. We’ll succeed in…