We need a little Christmas....

This year has been a little bit tough on everyone, one way or another. For some it has been harder than for others. For all of us, it has meant a little more stress in dealing with the uncertainty we are facing day by day.
It would be very easy to give into the stress, the worry, the uncertainty, and say Bah-Humbug- let the Grinch steal Christmas this year! But is there really any one of us who would mean that? I think not!
One thing is certain- we all share hope. We hope that the economy will improve, hope that the job market will stabilize, hope that things will return to some semblance of normalcy, hope for peace and goodwill to all men.
It is hope that is the very essence of the holiday season, whether it is a child hoping for that special present under the tree, or someone hoping to be with loved ones, whether you are hoping for your business to do well, or hoping for world peace, this time of year brings all those hopes to the forefront.
Without a doubt, it is hope that is the strongest driving force for all men. It is hope that makes us venture out of our safety zone and take on challenges. It is hope that allows us to open our hearts to love. It is hope that urges us to try one more time, and hope that helps us stay the course. This year more than ever, the community needs to have celebrations, and hold fast to traditions. I will venture to guess that the turnout at Christmas at Twilight and the Christmas Parade will exceed that of any other year. And we need your participation and support this year as much as ever. This is our opportunity as the business leaders in the community to not only give back , but also lead the way in celebrating the season and embracing hope.
Without the participation and sponsorship of our Chamber members, we cannot bring these events to our community. If you have been a participant in the past, we hope you will join us again this year. If you have not been a sponsor, this is a great year to get involved. You’ll find some of the forms you need to be a sponsor for Christmas at Twilight and the Christmas Parade inside the newsletter. Please take a moment and decide how your business will be represented this year.
May your holiday season be everything you hope for!