March 2016 Potpourri

Dear Friend, Celebration! The town of Swanton did it up right last Wednesday night with there Swanton Enhancement Project Celebration. In the words of co-coordinator Molly Lambert, "The videos, the greeters, the balloons, the food, the display boards, beautiful art pieces, the flowers, the fantastic elementary school and the wonderful musicians - combined for a fantastic gathering for our fantastic community." Check out what this town is up to - join a working group.  Safe Work Places are Happy Work Places We are fortunate to have Ric Lavalley in our community. He is a specialist in workplace safety and can help make your space a safe place. Join us this Thursday for Strategies for Success at the St. Albans Free Library to hear Ric share a few tips on workplace safety. We all can learn something this week. All seminars are free for Chamber members and $10 for guests. Click HERE for more details.  Annual Dinner Pre-Announcement Once a year we gather to share a meal, recognize area businesses, hear motivational speakers and hang out with friends. The Annual Chamber Awards Dinner is one of those rare chances to gussy up and enjoy the evening. Formal invitations are on their way so I won't steal any of Lisamarie's thunder, but I wanted you to save the date (Friday, May 6th) and begin to make preparations. Our guest speaker has an incredible story to share - you do not want to miss this guy. There is still time to add your name to the sponsor list. This is a major fundraiser for the Chamber and we need your help. Read More on how to Invest in the Chamber.   Did You Know? North Dakota has the most golf courses, churches and honey per capita of all states. The Fargo-Moorhead area has been designated as the flattest terrain on EARTH! More people need North Dakota to complete their collection of all 50 states than any other state. And, my list is now complete. What did you do this weekend?  Please make a Chamber membership part of your success strategy. Join or Renew Today. And, thank you for investing your support in the Chamber in your community.   Dave Southwick