With change come steps forward. The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is venturing into all-too-common territory over the next two months.

The search is officially on for a new executive director to lead our organization. The board of directors and staff wish to thank Patti MacAhonic for her service over the past 14 months. Patti was a great advocate for the Chamber movement. The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce wishes her well with her next endeavour.

Through all the turmoil that 2013 has brought, the focus of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce remains the same-to be the Voice of Business in Chilliwack.

Growth is evidenced in January alone with the welcoming of more than a dozen new members.

Your Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce brings more to the table than a voice. Our vast lineup of affinity programs helps your business network together and maximize your exposure. There are also significant costs savings on products you may use every day.

Over the summer of 2012, Chamber Master was brought online as a new "members only" area to our website-www. chilliwackchamber.com. This area allows you as a member to offer

member-to-member deals and discounts either on a permanent basis or by changing your offer as often as you like.

As member traffic builds in the members Only area, your business will build a brand and continue to be successful.

As always, your Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is committed to building business in our local community first. When and where business happens, your Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce will be there to play a key role in the success.

We welcome all members and prospective members to contact the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, or email president@chilliwackchamber.com.

Kevin Gemmell, President