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As August comes to a close, I can’t help but wonder where the summer went! Between our last update in June and now, the Chamber has been focused on continuing the momentum the past year brought us with regards to launching new member benefits, refreshing our brand image, and setting the stage for a renewed focus on what we do best—in-person events. I am excited to present an overview of what the Chamber has been doing in our community on behalf of our members.
It’s officially been one year (405 days to be exact but who's counting…) since I’ve assumed the executive director position with the Kent County Chamber of Commerce. What excited me the most about taking on this role was the impact I knew I could have in helping member businesses grow and thrive. I’m incredibly proud of the platforms we’ve built and improved during the past year that better enable our members to broadcast their message and successes.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Stew Seitz and Karen Couch for their outstanding contributions to the Kent Chamber Board of Directors and the Kent County community. Having completed two successive terms, the tenure of both Seitz and Couch came to a close with a long list of accomplishments.
The role of this position is to ensure the effective operation of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce office. This individual must be both detail-oriented and customer service focused in order to ensure the effective internal operations of the Kent Chamber. As the first contact for members and the community, the administrative assistant will work to maintain a welcoming environment both in person and through electronic communication. This role is a 20 hour/week part-time position and pays $20 x hour.
Increasingly, the buzzwords of Diversity and Inclusion pop up, but what exactly do these concepts mean? How does my company know if it's doing the right thing? How can I access the positive ROI that comes from comprehensive recruitment and retention policies? Join Executive Director, Sam Shoge, as he sits down with Deena Kilmon from The ARC Central Chesapeake Region to discuss how to build a more inclusive workforce.
