SHAY HOLLAND MARKETING DIRECTOR

Hello Chamber Members,

Welcome to July! We had a very adventurous end to the month. This space was originally reserved for gushing about how amazing the 2023 Chamber Golf Outing day was for all of our players, sponsors, and volunteers. We all know how that turned out, and in true 2020 style fashion, we are all finding ourselves picking up the pieces and pivoting a bit from our original plan. That's the blessing and curse of being a business professional.

Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." For many of us anymore, Plan B seems to be the new norm; the car breaks down, the kids get sick, the dog runs away, and many of us feel like we are just constantly treading water. As an office of two working moms, backed up a busy board of directors, we get it. We see you, right where you are, trying to make it all work each day.

So if you are finding yourself mourning the loss of Plan A and struggling to see a Plan B, C, D, E, F for your business; I invite you to reach out to us. Maybe you just need an advertising boost, maybe you are stuck in a career rut, maybe it's just time to get out of the rain and do some brainstorming, maybe you just need some fresh inspiration. Let's put our heads together and help you thrive, instead of just survive.

Because we are a Chamber who cares, my information is below and I encourage you to use it as many times as you need to; I promise no idea is too small or no question is too weird. That's what I, and the Macomb Area Chamber, are here for; to help you find the resources and information you need to be your best business self.

Let's make it a great month!