Director’s Corner

A few months ago a Chamber member approached me about his concerns with the Rt. 82 bridge
reconstruction and how it will affect his business. He had heard many rumors regarding road closure.
 I called Macedonia City Hall and arranged a meeting between those businesses in close proximity to
the bridge and Macedonia Engineer Fred Tufts. Although the news was not all good, rumors were
straightened out and questions were answered truthfully and honestly. This is a prime example of
your Chamber responding to a need voiced by a member.

In the last few months, the flavor/focus of our Business-to-Business Development Group has been
changing. Although created as a lead-generating group, the members have been more interested in
sharing problems AND successes they’ve experienced within their businesses, instead of referrals.
To satisfy that need, the group iss fine-tuning their mission to be more of a small business support
group where they can all learn how to make their businesses more successful. Ron Haines will
re-construct his B2B Leads Generating Group in March. The point here is that your Chamber
listened to what you wanted, and we delivered.

Many members have been wondering why we don’t have monthly lunch meetings during the
summer months. The reasons we once had no longer apply, so we have scheduled lunch
meetings for June, July and August. You asked for it – you got it!!!!

So what do YOU need from your Chamber? If you let us know, we’ll do our best to satisfy that need.
Your Board of Directors is listed on the back page of this newsletter. Their contact information is
included so that you, our members, can contact them with suggestions, concerns or testimonials.
 My phone number (330-467-8956) is on almost every piece of promotional material that is distributed.
Give me a call! Tell me what you want from your Chamber. Let’s talk about it. With membership
topping 300, there’s not much we can’t do together.

That’s my opinion. I’d appreciate hearing yours.

Laura Sparano
Executive Director