A Letter To The Community

Dear Community,

2023 brought a lot of change, growth, and transition for the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. As we start the new year, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our members, volunteers, event sponsors, board of directors, and staff. The Glasgow Chamber appreciates your unwavering support.

As a small non-profit organization, the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture depends on community volunteers to carry out events, programs, and activities to enrich our community and fulfill our mission. We greatly appreciate each and every one of you who has volunteered in our community at any capacity. All our volunteers, including those who serve on our board of directors, have performed an instrumental role in improving our community. We literally could not do it without you!

Over the past year I have witnessed dozens of community members set aside their own agenda to selflessly assist with activities that enhance the greater good of the Glasgow area. However, I often see the same individuals stretching themselves thin volunteering for several organizations at many community events. Many of those who constantly and continuously volunteer to make our community a better place are ready to pass the torch on to the next group of community minded folks. Let us urge our younger community members to become more involved in local endeavors, for our previous efforts are not in vain.

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Pandemic negatively impacted the number of volunteers who participate in several key Glasgow Chamber planning committees, and we are still feeling the repercussions of that decline. We currently need individuals who are willing to step up and volunteer for our many events, activities, and community efforts. Due to this deterioration of volunteers, we have had to regrettably scale back some of our events, projects, and programs. Unless we have more individuals, businesses, and organizations willing to participate in our existing undertakings, that decline will continue. We do not want that to happen!

In 2024, I encourage our community members to become more involved and engaged in local endeavors. There are so many opportunities in our area for growth and improvement, but we need the help of our community members to accomplish those feats.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller

Sincerely,

Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Lisa Koski