Dear Chamber Member:
As, our local leaders consider their plans for re-opening the Southport-Oak Island area, we want to ensure that they know what the business community thinks. As a community stakeholder,
your input
is valuable. The Chamber’s Board of Directors is requesting that you send a thoughtful, polite, educational, and professional email to the appropriate person(s), depending on the area that applies to your business and/or home using the contact information provided below. It would be beneficial to include in your message the measures your business is or will be taking to help your customers have a sense of protection and safety from the virus.
Last week, the Chamber Board of Directors asked our government leaders to provide a clear path and plan forward which would give consideration to the timing of any new orders and give businesses enough time to prepare for changes – both closing and openings. We emphasized that employers need this time to position employees, notify customers, and adhere to any additional requests.
As you are aware, NC Governor Roy Cooper extended the Stay At Home Order 135 until May 8
th
but has provided an outline for a path forward with potential opening dates. Now is the time for your local leaders to hear directly from each of you as they enter their own planning phases on a local level. As state level relaxation of the Stay at Home orders does not necessarily mean that local municipalities will follow that lead.
We believe that it is imperative that your local leaders hear your point of view and that you share with them your concerns regarding the re-opening process including potential restrictions, phases of re-opening and time frames. Your business is on the front line of our economy and their decisions will continue to have a direct impact on you, your company, your family, your employees and the local business landscape. You will carry our community beyond this moment in time and into a “new” future.
Please send a copy of your email to the Chamber using
Karen@southport-oakisland.com
This will allow the chamber’s Board of Directors to measure the organization’s future actions, as we continue to support your business.
Sincerely,
Southport-Oak Island Area
Chamber of Commerce
