Gifts

Dear Friends ,   What Are Your Gifts? While reading a message this morning, I was reminded that we are all outfitted with a unique set of gifts. Hands-on skills, personality traits, physical attributes, intellectual talents or just plain, raw, unabashed know-how. We are all good at something(s). But more importantly, these gifts are not for us alone. In order for us to truly recognize the beauty of our gifts, we must give them away.

Connections  Last week I shared that "A Chamber of Commerce is made up of members. We are a collection of individuals working together for the betterment of all." So to take that a step further, as a community we depend on one another and the unique gifts we each bring to the bigger picture. The Chamber gets calls every day - looking for people with a unique set of skills that they call on to help them in their situation. Members Helping Members (Reprise) Maybe your gift is education or legislation. Maybe you are good at finances, construction, plumbing, crafts, medicine. Maybe you are a farmer, chef, public servant, fitness expert. Maybe you are a hospitality specialist, florist, dentist, candlestick maker. Or as my mom would say, maybe you are the chief bottle washer. You have a special gift. Reach out and share it with someone. A Chamber is members willing to give of their gifts. First mixer this Thursday at People's Trust on Kingman Street. Come on out and let your gifts shine! Did You Know? The Dam Store on the Georgia/Milton line is under new management and offering up an awesome deli menu. If your travels take you that way, stop in and say hi to Rob. And yes, I know, Clemson came in second in the NCAA Football Championship. I'm OK!

Please make a Chamber membership part of your success strategy. Join or Renew Today. And, thank you for your continued support of the Chamber in your community.

Dave Southwick