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Articles, comments and information straight from our Chamber president & CEO, Craig Whitney.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019A connection for education in the region
Increasingly, education at all levels is becoming more vital than ever as we face advances in technology, the ever-changing makeup of our workforce, and most importantly, the workforce gap experienced by employers in our region.
Amanda Huggett
Monday, April 1, 2019Why we won’t back down about the Diversion
We know there are a range of opinions regarding the FM Diversion. While we respect the differences in views, we also remain firm in our support of the Diversion as the best way to protect our community.
Craig Whitney
Friday, March 1, 2019What’s in the works here at The Chamber
Things at the Chamber offices have been pretty busy lately. Of course we’re always up to a lot, but right now we are on the cusp of many new and exciting plans. We can’t say much about everything yet, but I’ll outline just a few major projects below. Stay tuned to find out more about everything!
Craig Whitney
Friday, February 1, 2019Our mayors agree: We need to work as a metro!
In last month’s Bridge, I spoke about our excitement over having two new mayors join the State of the Cities panel and the importance of embracing a metro mentality. Now with the event successfully just past, I am thrilled to say that my expectations were firmly met.
Craig Whitney
Tuesday, January 1, 2019It’s time to embrace a metro mentality
As we begin a new calendar year, I look forward to our first signature event of 2019, State of the Cities. An event that has grown over the years in interest and attendance. This year, I’m particularly interested as we have two new mayors in our metro, which is bound to set a different tone and new tenor to the event.
Craig Whitney