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This Jamestown Business Association story includes a brief history of the organization. It kicks off a new column called Business Corner that will highlight member businesses throughout the coming months.

With networking planned as an important part of the Jamestown Business Association, it was only natural to begin the new year with a meet and greet for old, new and perspective members. On Jan. 16, they gathered in the lounge at Simply Thai on East Main Street to learn more about each other and to discuss upcoming ideas for the organization.

“We hope each will add your strength and talents to JBA,” said Jamie Hall, the new president. “Our goal is to unite all businesses in Jamestown because we are stronger together.”

Vice-president Victoria Jones hopes to bring new life to the organization with planned activities that draw people to the area so they can see all the town has to offer.

After a lull due to Covid, the two officers see this year as a foundation on which to build. Plans are being made to create a stronger Internet presence with JBA as a recognizable name that people will seek as a means to discover what Jamestown and its businesses are about. The more recognized JBA is the more see jBa, PAGe 2