LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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reetings! It is my privilege to welcome you to the 2022 Lockport Chamber of Commerce Community Resource Guide. The Lockport Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and I are proud to represent more than 230 area businesses. Our community guide is the perfect way to introduce you to our members and the Lockport community. I am honored to represent such a dynamic group of dedicated businesses and individuals. Now more than ever, the Chamber’s role of support, advocacy, promotion, education and service is pivotal to our business community. Our mission of providing valuable opportunities and resources to our members and community remains at the heart of our organization. Needless to say the COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed the way business has been conducted and forced the Chamber to modify our events. Through it all, the Lockport Chamber and business community worked together and created opportunities for members to continue to connect and support each other during unprecedented times. Throughout the pandemic, we have appreciated the chance to work with so many of you on a variety of items like access to federal assistance, the development of a safe reopening plan and pivoting to take advantage of new opportunities. We coordinated with our health care providers, federal, state, county and city governments and partner agencies to provide information and to ensure the voice of the business community was heard. Although past events and regular day to day business may have looked a little different, we were fortunate enough to be able to proceed with Old Canal Days this past June giving the businesses and community the opportunity to come together and celebrate a Lockport tradition. As we prepare for the new year, the Lockport Chamber of Commerce have several great events on the calendar including Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, Chamber workshops and luncheons, Lockport Old Canal Days, Job Fair, and Market at the Square to name a few. The Lockport Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of small businesses and believes it is the foundation for a strong community. Helping businesses increase their exposure and navigate the everchanging marketplace all while maintaining and building their customer base continues to be our focus. The Lockport Chamber of Commerce strives to connect its members with the residents to help them flourish and succeed. Please take a look at the membership directory in the back of the guide to see the many members that represent the Lockport community. We hope you will continue to support the members that support your community. If you are a business, consider joining the Lockport Chamber of Commerce. You can find a membership application within the guide and also online at www.lockportchamber.com. There is a lot to discover about your Chamber of Commerce and the many opportunities to enhance your business. We invite you to get involved to learn how the Chamber operates to assist you. The Lockport Chamber will continue to pursue its mission by advocating for pro-business policies and delivering innovative programming and services that create an environment to foster economic growth.
Annee Parker
Annette Parker Executive Director | Lockport Chamber of Commerce
www.lockportchamber.com
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