February is traditionally the month for lovers. According to legend, in the late second century, St. Valentine sent the first Valentine wish when he signed a letter “from your Valentine” to his jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended and healed from blindness. He was later martyred by the Roman emperor. Just goes to show that love is not always easy. Our hope is … [Read more...]
From the CEO
Happy New Year! I think we all agree to welcome 2021 with fanfare, appreciation for the strength we displayed during 2020, and a shared love for our family and friends who supported us. This year, we can build greatness by working together. Your chamber is here for you, and we look forward to seeing you all during the coming year. Please stay safe and well. … [Read more...]
From the CEO
Whichever way you celebrate the holidays, I wish you the joy the season brings and hope for your wellness and safety. During this season, we encourage all to remember our blessings while we, here at the chamber, seek to continue one of our missions of being a convener for the community. Please notify us if you can offer help to the community or if we can assist … [Read more...]
From the CEO: We Value Your Support
We are past the holidays and hitting our stride for the roaring 2020s here at your chamber. February brings Valentine’s Day when we can tell those close to us how much we value their love, friendship, or caring support. We should also remember that these values work best when applied in both directions. With that in mind, I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day. We are … [Read more...]
From The CEO: What Your Chamber Does, Part 1
Over the next few months, I want to use this space to explain what your chamber is about and our ongoing projects here in the community. Chambers of commerce have been here in North America for almost 270 years starting with the oldest in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since then, thousands of chambers have grown across the continent. Chamber members include community businesses, … [Read more...]