The North Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce serves to improve the quality of life in and around our community. The Chamber has nearly 300 members who work together to contribute in a positive way to the long-term economic stability of the area.
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
To Our Members:
It’s nice to be ending the year on a positive note. From all indications, the economy appears to be recovering. Maybe some of our businesses are not feeling the recovery yet but several have mentioned to me that conditions are improving for them. I hope that every member will sense renewed opportunity very soon.
Conditions will be improving for the North Coast Chamber as well. We have some outstanding candidates joining our Board of Directors and some dynamic young leaders taking charge of the Executive Committee. They will bring energy, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to the Chamber for 2010. There are “rays of hope” on the business horizon and business “competency” being added to the North Coast Chamber of Commerce.
That said, businesses will be wise to participate in the Chamber next year and for years to come. Together we can effectively face the changing political agendas for business (especially small business) in the days ahead. The red flags raised by the potential impact of health care reform, card check, climate management and budget deficit management will have immediate and direct consequences on every business. Solidarity in facing the challenges of the changing environment will result in a strong representative voice for every Chamber member.
On my way out the door I want to thank the entire Chamber Board for their hard work, loyalty and unwavering support. Thanks also to Mayors Zuber, Smith, Piskura and Hunter for their courage, confidence and leadership during these threatening economic times. Most of all, thank you to our members who are the North Coast Chamber of Commerce. Your camaraderie and Esprit de Corps made the recession bearable and kept the vision for a brighter future in focus.
As a tough year draws to a close, this is a good time to celebrate the holidays and toast to “out with the old and in with the new.” I hope you had an opportunity to attend our Holiday Celebration on December 8, 2009. This was the biggest event of the year with good food, good friends and great networking.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the Annual Meeting on January 20th starting at 6:00pm where we will be presenting our slate of candidates for the 2010 Board for your approval. Remember, this dinner held at the Spitzer Conference Center at LCCC and catered by the Spitzer Café is free to paid members and reasonably priced to bring a spouse, significant other, business associate or even a candidate for a not-so-hostile takeover.
My sincere Best Wishes to everyone for a safe, healthy and happy holiday season with your family and loved ones. May your businesses thrive in 2010.
President
