President’s Perspective

from Chamber CONNECTion | May - June 2021

Trustee Talk

MARK A. TROWBRIDGE

PRESIDENT & CEO CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MTROWBRIDGE@CORALGABLESCHAMBER.ORG Small businesses are the very backbone of our local economy and embody the amazing spirit of our business community. They are the job creators, the forward-facing innovators and the investors in our collective future. They are also the heart and soul of our Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Coral Gables community.

This past year has been devastating to so many; but through it all, our small businesses pivoted and prevailed, changed course and set the pace, reimagined their business models and are now poised for a robust recovery. Through it all, our small businesses have been awe-inspiring!

That's why we are very excited to share the good news of our inaugural Small Business Summit on Friday, May 7th from 8am to 12:15pm, presented by Ser & Associates.

As the son of an entrepreneur and restaurateur, I can speak firsthand on how running a small, family-owned businesses requires every ounce of energy, ingenuity and investment. But, you also have to work ON your business as much as your work IN it. Our Summit is a great place to re-start, re-set or re-energize.

Designed as a gathering of brilliant voices, thought leaders and practitioners, our first-ever Summit is dedicated to those who make our economy hum. We are excited to share that we will gather together in-person and in the virtual space.

We will celebrate these entrepreneurs and so much more this National Small Business Week via our Chamber's Small Business Summit. This capstone conference has been designed with you in mind. Whether your business has one or 101 employees, from the reception desk staffer to the C-Suite leader, this Summit is the perfect program for you and your team.

No matter your industry, your role or how long you have been in business, this half-day program is as essential as your business has been the last 13 months.

Hear from the experts, the small business gurus, the top-of-their game professionals who are leaned into what small businesses want and need. Walk-away with practical tips, new knowledge, a plethora of contacts and resources galore, courtesy of our Chamber and our presenting sponsor, Ser & Associates.

I look forward to welcoming you to this program and to sharing the good news of our business community’s recovery. This is just one of the tools to help us keep that momentum going.

So, please make plans to join us in person or via Zoom on Friday, May 7 from 8am - 12:15pm as more than a dozen local business organizations Come Together in support of this inaugural effort.

Let’s celebrate those heroes who have the biggest hearts – our small businesses!

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