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Dear Friends and Members of the Chamber,
Happy New Year! On behalf of the Chamber, I’d like to take the time to formally welcome our new Mayor, Mary Badame, who was elected to the Town Council in November 2020. She is a graduate of Los Gatos High School and San Jose State and has been the owner of Mary Badame Insurance Agency for over 35 years. Prior to being elected to the Town Council, her extensive public service experience within the Town of Los Gatos included roles as Planning Commissioner and as a member of the Historic Preservation Committee and Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Member. Mary is focused on maintaining the integrity and controlled growth of our Town, and we look forward to partnering with Mary and the entire Town Council.
In 2024, economic considerations will undoubtedly be at the forefront of our minds, influencing everything from national decisions such as the Presidential election and the strategies of local businesses.
Despite a prevailing pessimistic outlook among consumers, there is actually reason to be cautiously optimistic, thanks to strong positive economic indicators— a significant slowdown in inflation, increasing wages, heightened job satisfaction, robust consumer spending in many sectors, and unemployment hovering near a half-century low. Businesses positioned to weather the storm and emerge stronger in the long run are likely those that are adaptable regarding pricing strategies, product offerings, and a steadfast customer focus.
With Los Gatos’ economic vitality in mind, the Chamber has robust initiatives planned for 2024. Keep an eye out for new member resources, such as lunchtime networking events and joint mixers with neighboring cities like Campbell.
We’ll also be re-launching programs that have been paused since the pandemic, such as the Ambassador program, which is the leadership and networking group consisting of our most involved and motivated Chamber members.
The Chamber is actively building stronger partnerships with the community, including the establishment of an internship program with Los Gatos High School and a robust Chamber volunteer program.
In 2024 we’ll unveil exciting enhancements to our community events, including a new VIP ticket/experience for our Wine Walks (April 20 and October 12). In collaboration with the Los Gatos Food and Wine Group, we are also working on producing a summer series to highlight Los Gatos’ dining, wine and hospitality scene. Indeed there is so much to look forward to.
Thank you for your continued support, and here's to a New Year filled with possibility and success.
Warmly,
Jennifer Lin
Executive Director
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