It's always nice to receive a warm welcome, and that's exactly what I got during recent trips to both Sudbury and North Bay.
Before expanding Dear Vivian, I felt it was important to introduce myself in person, and explain my new service to the executive of each local office. The response to Dear Vivian was enthusiastic, and very supportive. It quickly became apparent that joining the local Chambers was the right thing to do. The referrals and recommendations I've received already have proven to be quite valuable. I want to thank both Debbi Nicolson of the Sudbury Chamber and Patti Alcorn-Carr of the North Bay Chamber for the warm reception I received. They certainly left me with a positive impression of the communities they represent.
When you think about it, the connection between Dear Vivian and the Chamber makes sense. The Chamber is the voice of business, and Dear Vivian is the voice of the consumer. One compliments the other. I now look forward to working with the Chamber and the business community in each of these locations to contribute what I have to enhance the local economies.
