COVID-19 has affected each single enterprise in our nation. Here on the Higher Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, not a day goes by that we don’t have a tough dialog with a beloved member.  Whereas this a part of the Summer season is usually reserved for planning our Annual Group Convention, on account of a cancellation of that occasion and the ever-shifting realities of this pandemic, our days at the moment are spent working to seek out options that may assist our companies get again on observe. Sadly, we gained’t be heading to Amelia Island this yr, however there may be nonetheless necessary work to be executed within the months forward. Our group is working diligently to create programming and determine methods that the enterprise group can make the most of to maneuver ahead once more.

When the “Safer at Dwelling” orders got here down from the State in March, our group was fast to adapt and create a number of digital packages aimed toward sharing useful insights with our members. With a combination of conventional occasions going surfing and the creation of latest platforms, we had been in a position to have a principally seamless transition to a totally different type of Chamber. Sadly, our intention to deliver individuals again collectively for in-person gatherings continues to face delays. With that on our thoughts every day, we’ve needed to additional assess how we will greatest drive worth to our members.

Shedding the Annual Group Convention is not any enjoyable, however as soon as once more it would drive our group to be artistic. We are lucky to have a proficient workers that’s nice at each ideation and execution. Along with these of us who work for the Chamber, we even have an unimaginable Board of Administrators that’s keen to assist us devise new packages that may assist enhance native enterprise outcomes. Our dedication to the priorities of our group – Rising Enterprise, Advocating for Enterprise and Bridging the Expertise Hole stays steadfast. As we make bulletins within the coming weeks concerning what sources we shall be providing by the Fall, please know that they are going to all be aimed toward catalyzing our group’s financial restoration.

Amongst all the ideas we’re at present evaluating, one theme runs by all of them – the help of our members. Due to the businesses and organizations that make investments their {dollars} in furthering our Mission, the Chamber continues to be in a spot the place we will serve our group. We are centered on doing significant work and are excited in regards to the prospects which have risen in this most difficult second. Though the regular we as soon as knew has set sail for another time, we all know that together with your assist we will create a resilient and affluent future.

Whereas we are creating the plans that may drive our actions by the Summer season of 2020, we hope that you’ll proceed to share your ideas on what means essentially the most to you as a Chamber member. We exist to serve our members and higher the group we all name house. Due to your help, we’ll have the ability to preserve doing that day after day. Thanks for staying with us and please understand how a lot we admire your need to see Tallahassee succeed.

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