In The News
I don’t know about you, but I find myself wishing for things I can’t control, grateful for those things that matter, and optimistic about the future! I guess, we all probably do.
I find myself wishing for warmer weather because January and February were beyond cold. Yet, I am grateful for everyone who took advantage of winter by doing fun outdoor activities like ice skating, sledding, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or building a snowman. As we move into March, I am optimistic about spring and warmer temperatures knowing that even if it does snow, it won’t last long.
I find myself wishing that this pandemic public health crisis is nothing more than a bad dream or even better over. Yet, I find myself filled with gratitude for our front-line workers that include our medical professionals, teachers, police, fire fighters, childcare providers, other essential workers, and for those who stepped up to help those in need. I am also grateful for our residents who supported our local businesses, and for our businesses who adjusted quickly to continue to serve you. I am optimistic that our businesses will continue to recover, although that depends on all of us. I ask everyone to continue to Look Local and Buy Local. When you support our local businesses you also help grow our local economy. Dollars spent in Indianola not only help our local businesses, but the Sales Tax collected benefits our schools, roads, and other city infrastructure projects.
When you think about it, if you make purchases outside of Indianola or Warren County, you are giving residents in other cities those benefits. Why would we do that? Think about what you purchase online or at businesses outside of Indianola and thoughtfully shift what you already spend locally. Be intentional and #ThinkIndianolaFirst before going anywhere else!
I find myself wishing that life had returned to normal, yet I know that many things will return to a new normal. At the same time, I am grateful for our local business leaders who continue to work hard not to just return things to normal, but to embrace change and make a better normal.
I am optimistic we soon can gather with family and friends, attend community events, shop and eat out, and embrace new experiences and opportunities. But, we must be mindful that these gatherings will require the new normal safety practices – get vaccinated when it’s your time, wear a mask, keep a safe distance, and wash your hands. It’s because of these new normal precautions that we can get on with our lives!
INDIANOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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while enhancing the overall quality of life in our community.
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