"It's the Valentine Month"
"Embrace what you don't know, especially in the beginning, because what you don't know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else."
--Sara Blakely
Happy "February"!
I love the quote above as this has definitely been me embracing my new role as Executive Director! I know learning and making mistakes is part of the process and I certainly have done a lot of both things. Thank you all for being patient!
As the new ED, I'm one of the first people you will meet, besides our Director of Membership Sales, Kathe Beardsley! My goal is not only to bring in new members, but also to try to nurture the ones we already have. Since our Chamber has so many different backgrounds representing categories from a yoga studio, banks and credit unions, dog sitting, as well as multimillion dollar corporations, there is still something we all have in common with the Hayden Chamber of Commerce-everyone wants to grow their business, make strong business connections and make the community a better place to live.
Networking and growth is not about handing out business cards, it is about creating enough value to people so people become valuable to you! In this new way of normal, we need to find creative ways to help one another grow, while also developing a great relationship. I want to see all our members use the Chamber as a resource portal for business information and connections. For those of you who are still considering membership, I would love for you to get involved in this community and our Chamber. If you are a seasoned or startup business, the Chamber is here to offer resources for long-term success.
In the months ahead, I hope to be able to offer more outdoor marketing events so we can help bring visibility to all the businesses in our Chamber community by enticing members and potential members to attend. We are also here for those who are still not able to venture out completely. Let us know what is happening in your business world and we will get that information out to our members.
Our first event this year will be next Wednesday, February 10, 2021-Sip, Sample & Savor. Wine, Chocolates & Charcuterie. Purchase your tickets thru our website at www.haydenchamber.org/events. We can't wait to see everyone back out in the communities we love!
Watch for our Breakfast meeting this month to be virtual on Facebook Live or YouTube. State of the City with our Mayor Steve Griffitts, on February 25, 2021 at 7:30 am.
Here's to hoping February is actually the short month it's supposed to be!
Happy Valentines Month!
Andrea Fulks
Executive Director
