Happy April, my favorite month of the year! Not just because I love springtime or because it's my birthday month, but because it's a time for reflection and new beginnings. Do you realize that in March, we passed the one year mark of the COVID-19 Pandemic that has changed our lives in ways none of us could have predicted? I am looking back with astonishment at all the ways we have supported each other and our community and I'm in awe. I want you to know how grateful we are that you allowed us to be your partner in the workspace as we all reinvented and powered through the last 12 months.

It's my goal (and my team's) to help get you through the worst pandemic in U.S. history. I'm proud of our ongoing commitment to our members and their businesses to keep everyone up and running and as strong as possible. Our ability to pivot to provide consistent services while never closing for one day made it possible for us to “hold down the fort” while many of you sheltered in place and stayed safe. I see new possibilities for all of us going forward. I am so hopeful that we will be getting back to doing business in both familiar and new ways. We are actually planning (and looking forward to) some in-person events in the next few weeks. How is that possible? Just through patience, diligence and vaccinations! I am seeing a 40-year birthday party for OffiCenters in June. I want to celebrate this Work Awesome milestone with all of you.

This month we have some excellent opportunities for you to connect with other members in our community including our Park Networking on April 8, Slice of Woodbury on April 20 and the continuation of our Plan, Brand, Market PowerLunch Series on April 29. Also, I'll be doing a Secrets to Success virtual workshop for the Woodbury Chamber on April 13th. Take a look at our entire calendar HERE.

I become an actual, card-carrying Senior Citizen on April 16 and after my battle with Stage 4 cancer, I gladly celebrate every year with pleasure (and wine). We are nearing the end of these zoom events and will be reopening for networking, donuts, and pizza in June. You heard me correctly, in-person events. We just cannot ignore that 40-year anniversary. But for now, we are motivated to continue to support all of the businesses in our work community and remain here for you as we have been in the past and hopefully, well into the future! One thing I know for sure is: Together we are stronger! Cheers to all and enjoy your spring. I WILL SEE YOU SOON! I’ve been vaccinated!