What every week. It’s arduous to bear in mind one other time that may evaluate to this one. With our nation gripped by the unbelievable challenges related to combating the COVID-19 virus, our native companies, neighbors and group leaders are struggling as all of us strive to discover the underside of this disaster. On a regular basis feels tougher than the final and all of us have a shared hope that these new norms will solely be required within the quick time period. Regardless that we now have instances of the virus right here in our group, there are nonetheless vivid spots to be mindful. Simply as we suspected, our neighbors, household, buddies and colleagues are stepping up on this event to present reduction, consolation and help for one another as all of us work by way of this.
Regardless of the troublesome nature of the mounting interruptions to each life and enterprise, all of us have a possibility to present each day inspiration and encouragement to these round us. Earlier this week, Ron Sachs – CEO and founding father of Sachs Media Group, spoke to this on a particular version of our Tallahassee Enterprise Podcast. Ron’s feedback have been spot on and helped to shine some mild on how all of us would possibly keep optimistic and productive by way of an unprecedented scenario.
These classes apply to our employees too. Simply as a lot of our member companies at the moment are working remotely, the Chamber crew is conducting our enterprise through varied digital assembly instruments. The cornerstone of our distant work plan features a each day Zoom video convention by which all of our crew members take part to focus on how we are able to proceed to drive worth to our members. Regardless that we’re nonetheless within the first week of this new apply, it has already served as a comforting ritual for all of our crew members.
Throughout our morning video calls, we start every dialogue with a private examine in led by our President and CEO Sue Dick. Her management has been regular and powerful this previous week which serves as an ideal instance for each our crew and our members. The primary query Sue asks every morning is aimed toward understanding how her crew is doing. Everyone seems to be experiencing this second by way of each a private {and professional} lens and as our crew shares updates, it’s good to be reminded of how a lot all of us take care of one another.
Past our crew examine ins, we’re additionally utilizing these digital conferences to map out how we share perception and knowledge with our enterprise members every day. Regardless that our regular Chamber actions are on pause, we have established a brand new dedication to utilizing our communications channels as a method for getting our members the knowledge they want to cut back the impacts from this dramatic slowdown in our nationwide financial exercise.
Here’s what it’s best to count on from us. You’ll proceed to see our often scheduled emails, social posts, participating content material and different acquainted actions whereas we additionally add each day updates on assets that matter to companies. Once we be taught of modifications or new methods to assist – you’ll hear about it from us as rapidly as we are able to get it out to you. We have now invaluable know-how accessible to us that retains our crew in touch with each other all through the day and although we’re separated bodily, our productiveness and drive to assist members stays excessive.
One factor that is still clear in our morning video conferences is that your Chamber crew has a way of urgency and a powerful motivation to preserve our members knowledgeable and empowered throughout these troublesome days. Nothing concerning the coming weeks will probably be straightforward, however we’re right here for you. The Larger Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce has been a pressure for native enterprise for almost a century, and nothing about these challenges will change that. Thanks for all you do and now greater than ever, we admire what you are promoting and your membership.
Jay Revell
Vice President, Advocacy & Public Coverage
