Chamber of Commerce:

Letter from the Executive Director

Welcome. I have been Executive Director for the Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce since 2007. Since that time, I have been actively learning new things about our community, trying to increase Chamber Memberships, and continuing to bring events the town has come to expect.

I collaborated with Fifth Third Bank, during 2008, knowing that the vacant and former 5/3 Bank Building would be a wonderful place for the Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Center. So many agreed that a place was needed that was more accessible for town residents and lost travelers. You can imagine the Chamber Board’s excitement and gratitude when the donation of this building was finalized. I am thrilled that the Chamber of Commerce can offer new opportunities through the utilization of this ideal location.

I encourage Chamber members of large and small businesses alike to provide brochures, flyers, or even business cards, so that they will be available for the public and for relocation packets.

Although Fifth Third Bank donated this building to the Chamber of Commerce, I am thrilled that our community feels a sense of ownership as well. It has been my deepest wish that the citizens of our town have a place to go, to congregate, and to share thoughts; a common place to help us all feel connected; a place where our sense of community pride begins to be rekindled. I think our new Chamber of Commerce building is helping us achieve this.

The Vault ~ Coffee/Sandwich/Ice Cream shop ~ opened in the lobby, summer- 2009. This enables the Chamber building to remain open throughout the day, even when I am busy elsewhere. I am very excited that this small service will increase foot traffic. In turn, I am hoping the foot traffic will increase potential patrons for the down town shops/businesses.

Artist of the Month ~ Every month in the Chamber Lobby, a local artist is featured. We have had artists from various forms: Painting; Photography; Weaving; Spinning; Pottery; Jewelry; Sculptures; Rug Making, etc. Please make an effort to stop by and see the lovely work, or encourage an artist you know to stop by and talk with me about the possibility of becoming an Artist of the Month.

To all the Chamber Members, I wish to send my sincere gratitude for standing by and supporting the Chamber. I am thrilled that we continue to have new members join. It is this support that provides the opportunity for growth of our Chamber and our Community. The Chamber’s successes are directly related to its Members. I am very pleased that our Members are hard-working and dedicated, and that the Chamber Board is dynamic and supportive of the change in Cynthiana that the Chamber is making. I encourage each of you to stop in, and see the progress.

Thank you,

Pat Grenier