I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about the work we do every day. The staff, board, diplomats and I maintain a focus on not only expanding our membership but to also increase the value of being a part of The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. Those of us working behind the scenes, and out in the community promoting Monroe County, hope to increase interest in our local businesses. We encourage visitors as well as area residents to dine in our restaurants, shop local and to seek expert care and assistance from our county’s professional services. A top priority will continually be to ensure that both residents and guests are taking advantage of the wide variety of destinations, retailers and services offered in each of our communities. The coming year will be important to us. I will continue to strive to stand behind our members to help their businesses flourish. We hope you will join us and enjoy the many benefits of membership. We look forward to serving you for many years to come.