It’s Time to Get Intentional

And just like that the first month of the year is in the books. Did you begin the year with high hopes, goals, and resolutions?

If so, I hope they’re holding up and moving you in a positive direction.

strides to connect our four cities in a way I’ve not ever seen before.

Movers & Shakers

I like the practice of choosing a word to focus on. My 2022 started in a COVID-induced brain fog and it left me feeling out sorts for longer than I would’ve liked.

We’ve invited leaders from the four cities, leaders from the school district, business people, and engaged community members to have a voice in what we want the future to look like. Together we’re creating an inclusive and energetic plan to move forward. Collectively our communities have so much to offer and as our slogan proclaims we’re richer together!

It has been encouraging to see this group come together and work toward common goals.

The Quad Area Chamber has partnered with the Chain of Lakes Rotary to host monthly evening networking events where community leaders and residents can mingle and get to know one another. Each month is at a different business in the area.

Our online calendar is where we, along with area businesses and organizations, share events on our community-wide calendar. Take a look and find out what’s going on in your community. Anyone is welcome to submit an event and we hope the calendar serves as a community information hub.

Michelle Koch

I was lax about a lot of things, tired from uncertainty and change, I was content to just be.

This year I wanted to refocus, so I chose intentional as my word with the desire to be intentional about how I spend my time, the projects I work on, what I eat, how often I chose movement, etc. I want to be more intentional about how I’m showing up for my life across the board.

That includes my work with the Quad Area Chamber. I’m so excited about the momentum we’re building. We’re growing our membership and our engagement. Our strategic planning committee has made

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As a result of many conversations over the years and the progress this group has made, we’re on the verge of some exciting things and will make an announcement soon on a firstever event!

Until then, we continue to provide networking opportunities for area businesses. Our next Lunch & Learn on Feb. 16 will include a talk from keynote and TED Talk speaker, Steve Fredlund. We’ll learn how to build a team for an epic adventure as he shares the powerful secret great leaders know about hiring. This is a highly engaging talk he’s given to other business groups and you’re encouraged to join the conversation. Don’t miss this one!

We do our best to highlight these activities and area businesses on our Facebook page and we’d love for you to follow along with us there for the latest updates.

Perhaps, it is time for you to be more intentional about the ways you grow your business or engage with your community. The Quad Area Chamber is here to support and partner with you in those efforts. Together, we can make the most of the year ahead!

Michelle Koch is the marketing and social media director at the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce.

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