A campaign for good business

Tip O’Neill’s book “All Politics Is Local” includes the “rules of the game” that are refreshing and encouraging as we deal with these challenging times.

His checklist goes something like this:

“It’s a round world – what goes around, comes around.” “Compromise is the art of politics.” “Take care of your own.” “Never lose your idealism.” These comments relate not only to politics, but also to everyday life. For the Chamber, the Campaign for Good Business is ongoing and relentless. Please think about electing the Chamber as your premier business resource. Here are the Chamber endorsements:

Your vote for an important event should go to the Membership October Fest at the Inn at Mount Pleasant on Thursday, Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m.. You are cordially invited with a guest to enjoy an evening of entertainment, refreshments and exciting guests.

The unanimous choice for the “event not to miss” goes to the Economic Forecast Oct. 26 at 8 a.m., at Five Points Center for the Arts on University Drive. Special guest economist, Donald Klepper Smith of Data Core, will give us the latest update on economic conditions locally and globally. The event is generously sponsored by the NW Regional Workforce Investment Board, Torrington Savings Bank, NW Community Bank, Litchfield Bancorp, Thomaston Savings Bank, Borghesi Building & Engineering and Chamber Insurance Trust

Choose to be among the winners and join one of the four Chamber Leads Groups that meet regularly each month. Members and their guests are involved and gaining votes for their businesses. Call for information. No contest in this race.

Show your support, especially during the upcoming holiday season, for the northwest corner by shopping locally at the businesses that support this region. Your loyalty is necessary in building and maintaining a vibrant community.

We are committed to working tirelessly for you and your business in order to make this a better place in which to live and work. We may not be on any ballots but we hope we are the front-runner and eventual winner in the campaign for good business.