Meet the Board Every month "Around the Chamber" will introduce our readers to a member of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors In this issue, we introduce you to ACCOC Board Secretary Meaghan McLaughlin, Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at National Bank of Middlebury How long have you lived and/or worked in Addison County? 12 years Tell us about National Bank of Middlebury. National Bank of Middlebury was founded in 1831 and is the oldest bank in Vermont. We are a proudly independent bank that prides itself on high quality comprehensive financial service. How long have you volunteered with the Chamber’s Board? Since 2018 In 2022, what do you see as the most challenging issue(s) facing business in Addison County? Workforce shortages and supply chain issues are challenges that affect nearly every business we work with. Another challenge we face is lack of affordable housing and it is encouraging to see Middlebury College’s efforts to develop more housing in the community. National Bank of Middlebury is committed to partnering with local agencies to help assuage these local challenges.
MEAGHAN MCLAUGHLIN
The Chamber of Commerce’s role in supporting business and non-profits in Addison County is always evolving. In your view, what should be the Chamber’s strategic direction in 2022? The pandemic has trained us to be more flexible and adaptable and the Chamber should follow this same lead. The obstacles for our community continue to shift and I see the role of the Chamber is to help identify those and work with our business, community members and partner organizations to provide the training and resources to help businesses react and thrive.
