Chamber Vision November and December 2017

4 November & December 2017 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau From the President Where has the time gone?! It is already November and we are busy making our plans for 2018! I feel truly blessed and am thankful for all the people who work hard to make our community a better place to live. The leadership of the Emporia Area Chamber is no exception. We have accomplished a lot this year, and it could not be done without the support of our Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and volunteers. The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is the community’s leading Jeanine McKenna President & CEO advocate and champion for business. Our mission is to be proactive in creating an environment for business and community success. We provide leadership programs and opportunities, as well as volunteer programs and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of the community. By leveraging the support, talent and resources of its diverse businesses and members, Our Chamber is one of the leading organizations helping to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for everyone. All of the above could not have been accomplished without the leadership shown by our Chairman Pete Euler, State Farm Insurance. This is his second year as Chairman, and he has done more than just giving his time and talent to our organization. He started the year with the #CanDriveEmporia tagline, and saying that together we can drive Emporia in the right direction for all. He has continually shown a passion for our community and making it a great place for everyone to live, work and play. We are better for his efforts. We also have several outgoing Board Members who I want to thank: Kathleen Centlivre, Agler & Gaeddert and Stuart Symmonds, Symmonds and Symmonds Law Office. I thank you for your gift of time and knowledge in serving the past three years on our Board of Directors. As with all outgoing Board Members, my hope is that we continue our relationship in working together on future projects. The changes that have taken place could not have happened without their support. 2018 will be here before we know it, and we are gearing up for a lot of exciting changes. We will be aggressive in focusing on areas that are important to you. We will continue the process of serving your needs, and I think you will be pleased with the direction we are heading. I always welcome any comments and suggestions. Our office is here to serve you. It’s a Great Day in Emporia! Please tell someone.

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