September marks a new fiscal year for The Chamber, and I want to express my gratitude to our members, volunteers and community for such a positive year. After my family and I joined the community in late 2020, it quickly became apparent to me that the people and businesses here support each other, show up for one another, and work together every day to make our community a better place to live, work, learn and experience. The past couple of years have required a lot of grit and resiliency from every one of us, and we should all be very proud of the work, progress and accomplishments our community has seen lately.
 
Looking ahead, your Chamber will continue to work on your behalf to be a catalyst for growth and prosperity for our metro and region. Throughout the year, you may have noticed us sharing and discussing many of the big rock issues and opportunities that we have been working on. We will continue structuring a way forward that will give us the best chance at being a leading economic market and vibrant community of the future. I also encourage you to visit our website to learn more about Fueling Our Future initiatives and what to expect in the coming months.
 
We are also proud to announce and honor this year's Legacy Leader, Mark Nisbet. This award recognizes long-time local leaders for their impact on our community and region. Mark has always been incredibly passionate about his community and has touched many organizations and aided many missions throughout his career. I invite you to join us at The Chamber's Annual Celebration in October as we celebrate our community's successes, look to the future, and honor Mark's legacy. Enjoy the September Bridge; it is all about giving back and the impact of supporting each other.