Chamber of Commerce Meeting This Morning

I attended my second chamber of commerce meeting. I was not all that impressed with the membership however the people that did attend were a wealth of information. There were only 7 in attendance. I didn’t have much to contribute at this point, being the only home-based business owner in attendance. The topics that were discussed were about upcoming merchant events and most of it does not involve home-based businesses. It is still nice to know what is coming up and have the opportunity to put in my 2 cents as well.

Today’s meeting was about the upcoming holiday events such as Oktoberfest, Haunted Hollow, Festival of Trees, the theme for the lights parade and holiday shopping season as well as holiday baskets and Tour of Homes. This year’s theme for the lights parade and holiday season will be “Holly Jolly Christmas”, leaving it more open and upbeat for everyone this year. The lights parade is to be held on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the Festival of Trees will be held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. I guess they only do the Tour of Homes every other year and it was held last year so this is not something the chamber need be concerned with for this year. Another topic of discussion was the holiday baskets that each business will give away twice a week for the shopping days before Christmas.

The upcoming Oktoberfest sounds fun. There will be booths at the fairgrounds, RV Parking available, hayrides and a dance in the exhibit hall, all being held October 13th and 14th. Haunted Hollow will be held October 20th.

Anyway, I think I will attend the next meeting as well. Who knows… maybe it will be beneficial, at some point, for my business too. The only way to find out is to attend! So, until next month’s meeting…

Virtually yours,

Amy L. Goble, MVA