Earlier this week we sent letters to our entire membership letting them know about the current "cash-flow challenges" being experienced by our chamber of commerce. Businesses large and small around the world are being challenged by the economy. The Marshall Area Chamber is no different.
It's never an easy thing to share the challenge, but the chamber's board made the right decision to be as transparent as we can with our members and community.
Does this mean we're in trouble? No. While the money-situation is very tight we have no intention to close the office doors, nor do we foresee a reduction in services to our members and the community.
What we do expect is a continued "tightening of our belt" and greater efforts from staff and leadership to reach out to our members to let them know of the many great programs and services that we will continue to offer.
Our fiscal year continues through September. This is the time of year we traditionally work on planning next year's program of work. The past year has been spent shoring up the organization's foundation and establishing some new programs. For the coming year, expect a greater emphasis and focus on member programs and services not to mention a great push towards re-emphasizing the return our members receive for their investment in our chamber of commerce.
We sincerely appreciate the continued support of our members and look forward to continue to provide them with the valuable programs and services that they've come to expect and deserve.
That's my opinion. How about yours?
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