Our economy is moving forward with the lowest unemployment rate nationwide in decades! That’s great news for everyone! We’ve got new businesses coming locally, and to the state that will provide real jobs with long term opportunities. I think that’s terrific news!
If your interests are in doing something a bit smaller than working for a large employer, now is the time to think about that small business you’ve always dreamed of. It’s a great time of opportunity. It won’t happen overnight, but we are clearly on the path for growth.
There is federal funding for childcare, a critically needed service that will allow so many (particularly moms) to enter the job market and provide much needed support for their young families. That’s a national commitment that our communities are sure to benefit from. If you are an individual interested in starting a day care, please, please do it now!
Need help getting started, come to one of our Small Business Breakfast Club meetings (see our flyer with the schedule) and talk to Donna Schramm, Regional Coordinator at West Virginia Small Business Development Center.
I know that many of us are still struggling with finding suitable employees. I feel you. The Chamber is on a search for an employee as well. No matter, I remain optimistic that we will get the staffing that we need and continue to grow.
Look at your Main streets. New Martinsville has two new Main Street businesses that we are so excited about. One is an old-style barber shop that is so welcoming that it’s sure to become a favorite spot. It’s owned by a New Martinsville native, John Shepherd and located right next to Quinet’s Restaurant. The other is a female owned realty business that we will share more information on as soon as the owner is ready to launch. Stay tuned for that one.
We’re growing and it can’t be better news for our area! If you have news to share on your area, particularly your Main streets, please share. We can’t wait to promote!
