Summer is officially here....my favorite time of year. Also, it is unfortunately a time for increased fire risk. The Joint Government Affairs meeting in June was a great opportunity to learn about the Public Safety Power Shutoffs and how it can affect our businesses, as well as our residences, in the event of red flag warning and power shutoff in the interest of safety. Wow! I was overwhelmed with the information that I hadn't even thought about! But don't worry; if you missed it, we have Pioneer Community Energy coming to our August Chamber Connection on August 1st at 8am at the Train Depot.
Summer is good time to put the heat on in our businesses. We are already uncomfortable when we get those 100 degree days, so why not just step outside our comfort zone and try something new. Our businesses tend to grow when we step outside of that bubble of comfort. I challenge each of us to do something that pushes us just a little bit more in our businesses in July and see what develops in the coming months.
Summer is also a great time to get out and about in the community, visit our fellow chamber members, and show support for their businesses. If it isn't a business that you would normally patronize, try reaching out to the owner and grab a cup of coffee to get to know them a little better. As a business community, the more we know about each other, the more we can be a support each other and referral source. Let's keep our businesses going strong!
