MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
CHRISTY CHEWNING Member Engagement Coordinator Central Georgia EMC 2020 Chair Henry County Board of Directors
THE CHAMBER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY UNITY “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
What is the role of a Chamber of Commerce? The variety
dialogues to the community to address the impact of bias,
and scope of Chamber activities are unlimited. The Chamber
systemic failings, and diversity. We want to have open
promotes the area’s business economy and encourages
conversations to improve the businesses in the county and the
business and industrial investment to broaden the tax
quality of life for all citizens in Henry County.
base and provide employment. To business prospects and newcomers, the Chamber represents the community’s pride and self-image. Chambers of commerce are also involved in non-commercial
Even when COVID-19 made us change our timeline on many programs, our mission for the year did not change. We want you to know that you belong to an organization that wants to collaborate with our businesses and our community.
areas such as education, human relations, environmental,
Why, because we are energized by a shared drive and
cultural, and governmental concerns. These challenges have
passion. We want to engage with one another, sharing a
caused Chambers of Commerce to become a viable force in
vision of the future and sharing the collective influence to
seeking solutions to today’s social problems.
make the vision happen. As a chamber and community
This year we have focused on our collaborative partnerships with the Henry County Government, Henry County Schools, and the Henry County Development Authority to provide information, encouragement, and guidance for our entire community during this time of change. We are bringing 4 | HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.henrycounty.com
leader, we want to lead by impacting our county and transforming our future. If we belong, engage, and lead, we will prosper, not only in growing our individual businesses but also by enriching our community.
