Update Newsletter
The Chamber is pleased to announce Janet Oliver of Unitil as the 2022 Chair of the Board for the Chamber. A message from Janet.
I’m thankful for this opportunity to serve the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. The last 2 years have been challenging and have earned their place in the history books for sure. Time has sped by yet stood still all at the same time. There is hope for a much brighter year ahead with 2022. Our Chamber and members have held strong and moved forward together with a commitment to community during this global pandemic. With hope for our future, we will all continue to move forward with strength and hard work. In her most recently published “The Book of Hope” Jane Goodall was asked “What is hope?” Her response “Hope is what enables us to keep going in the face of adversity. It is what we desire to happen, but we must be prepared to work hard to make it so.” Thank you to Alan Johnson for leading and guiding us through the past two years filled with so many unknowns and navigation detours. I know you will continue to be a valued member of the chamber and will lend a hand when and wherever needed. Also, thank you to Breezeline for providing Alan with the time and resources to chair the board for not one, but two years. Alan is a great role model for me. His dedication and caring attitude are something that I will strive to continue. I have worked for Unitil in our natural gas division for the past 23 years. The company and I are committed to and looking forward to continuing to be a part of the growth and success of the Rochester community. We provide an affordable, clean, efficient, and reliable energy source in support of the community’s residential homes and businesses. The cost savings with natural gas will aid in boosting the bottom line and competitive edge to Rochester businesses. Unitil has had to change protocols and business practices over the past two years. We’re doing business in new ways and incorporating new skills and technologies. I see other Chamber members doing the same. While no one would have thought that good could come from a pandemic, these newly acquired skills will serve us well in the years to come. The Chamber has worked hard to remain a strong and stable source of support for our business community during the pandemic. Kudos to Laura Ring and her staff for shifting focus and providing countless updates on the latest Covid protocols and procedures. They served us so well. With a hope that the end is near, we’ll shift focus once more and look to provide in person networking opportunities for all members. The key to your success with the Chamber is to be involved. Please come to the Business After Hours events. Join a committee! If there are things that you would like the Chamber to do, let a board member or staff know. We’re here to serve you and help your business thrive. We’re now in the process of planning events for 2022. It’s going to be a great year!
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