Golden Opportunity

Dear Friend,  People Care About Franklin County It is not often that you get your county delegates, the Lt. Governor, the Governor and your U.S. Congressman to all show up in your town - without a parade! But that is what is happening in our corner of the state.

This Past Week Governor Shumlin was said to have paid us a visit on Friday and U.S. Congressman Peter Welch held court at The Traveled Cup on Saturday. Indications are that people were able to meet and spend quality time with these leaders. Today This afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Lt. Governor Phil Scott and his staff will be hosting the "Franklin/Grand Isle Economy Pitch" to be held in the Bliss Room of the St. Albans Historical Society and Museum. You will have the opportunity to hear 15 local businesses and organizations 'pitch' their ideas for boosting our economy. This is free and open to the public plus snacks will be served in a nice warm room. All good reasons to get out there this afternoon and support your neighbors as they share their ideas that will eventually help you. Tomorrow  Tomorrow morning at 11:00 am in One Federal Restaurant, Governor Peter Shumlin will be once again be in town joining the St. Albans City leaders as they hold a press conference to unveil plans for a new Lake Street hotel. You have heard the rumors, now come and hear the real news. Following the press conference, the Governor will then be joining the St. Albans Rotary Club for lunch and another Q&A session. Reservations are requested so that the Rotarians can prepare enough food. You can contact me and I'll get word through. And I Have to Say it Again How fortunate we are to live in a state where we have up close and personal relationships with those who represent us in state and federal government. That is just awesome. The fact that they care enough about us to come to our house and visit face to face is something we should never take for granted. This is our opportunity.  Oh yeah, Dues Please take a few minutes to renew your membership today. We want to be able to continue to support you and your business. Did You Know? On April 7, 1930, the Jersey City Chamber was the first organization to distribute 50 television outlets around town to broadcast local events and programs. Their "feeble broadcast" was the first attempt at bringing their town out of radio and into television. We are very lucky to have Northwest Access TV covering our community.

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber in your community.

Dave Southwick