Greetings!

   This will be my last column as Executive Director of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce. 

   In the past three years we've done much to strengthen the Chamber as the voice of business in Kent County. We added more than 100 members to the Chamber and we increased your visibility in our website and newsletter. Together with SCORE we brought you educational workshops on topics that improve your business. Our legislative efforts included testifying in Annapolis against tax increases on your businesses and supporting local businesses here that want to expand and grow. We brought you periodic meetings with local and state legislators, as well as with Congressman Kratovil. Education has been an on-going focus at the Chamber to ensure the next generation has the skills our employers will need.

   We've faced some difficult times these past two years, but our surviving businesses are well-positioned to thrive as the economy strengthens. Like my predicessor, I will remain an active member of the Chamber and will continue to participate on our committees and in our activities.

   As we bring a new Executive Director onto the job, I ask that you show her your continued support and give her your help to make this Chamber an even stronger organization.

 

All the Best - Always,

 

Cindy Genther