From the Editor

The holidays are fast approaching and that means cooler temperatures, family gatherings, amazing food, and lots of shopping. It’s one of my favorite times of the year, no matter how crazy it gets. And even though we tend to run from one event to the next, it still feels a little slower...It feels like the world gets smaller for just a moment.

This holiday season, we’ll all be making our lists of family, friends, and neighbor gifts. If you’re like me, gift giving is a central way of showing appreciation. In our home, we always like to find local goodies that we can share with our neighbors around the holidays. It gives us a way to connect, to say thank you, and to support our amazing local businesses.

We’ve spent the last eighteen months navigating a global pandemic. In a conservative estimate, the Wall Street Journal reported the closure of over 200,000 businesses, many of which were small businesses—mom and pop shops. This holiday season, you can bet we’ll be continuing that tradition. While mainstream media tells us that the global supply chain will create scarcity in stores this holiday season, I invite you to shop at a local St. George Area Chamber of Commerce business. Purchase a gift card to a local restaurant. Buy a mug made by a local artisan. Share local chocolates, popcorn, or honey with your neighbors.

We appreciate the economic impact of all of our businesses in southern Utah. This year, we once again want to shine a spotlight on our small, local businesses. When we shop local, our world tends to get a little smaller, and life seems to slow down for a moment.

Sincerely,

Don Willie President and CEO, St. George Area Chamber of Commerce

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