Hi Everyone!
For those who don't know me or my background to the OPRF Chamber, I'm Mike Lavery of Excel Window Tinting. I joined the Chamber of Commerce around 2007 or so. At the time, it was known for its monthly Business After Hours and the annual golf outing. Membership was around 250 businesses. I joined with the intention to establish roots in our wonderful community. It allowed me to help other people make connections that would enable them to grow their businesses.
Since then, it’s been amazing to watch the Chamber grow, mature, and become incredibly relevant with over 500 members! What I didn’t realize initially was that the Chamber is led not only by an Executive Director, but also by a Board of Directors with 20 dedicated members (with me being one of them!)
It takes a variety of businesses and individuals, with diverse ideas and energy, to make our organization exceptional. Our multiple ribbon cuttings each week demonstrate how the number of new businesses continues to grow. I’m always excited to meet new people and hear about their businesses and plans for growth!
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