In the spring of 1984, being a young new business person, I thought it wise that I get involved in our community. So, first thing I thought of was the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. After all, I had just purchased a business that had been a member for many, many years. I remember hosting my first mixer that year and signing up to work the information booth at a then new event called the Fremont Art and Wine Festival. Back then, the Festival was held at the Hub shopping center. I remember staffing that information booth and staring at what was then the Office Depot.
Fast forward 35 years. After getting past the question of "where has the time gone?" I am still, shall I say, a bit involved with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. As a matter of fact, quite often I think of myself as the "old man of the Chamber " having chaired the Fremont Festival of the Arts for the last 15 years or so.
I am still as involved as I am because it is essential to maintain the personal relationships with your community- and the chamber affords me that opportunity.
Like any other business, we've experienced great times, good times, and tough times. Like many other industries, technology has changed mine dramatically. One thing that has not changed is that you cannot be successful without three important elements in your arsenal of business tools:
What hasn’t changed from 1984 is the fact that being involved with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce offers so many opportunities to interface with our community and fellowship with business owners. It’s one of the best investments I ever made in my business!
I am still as involved as I am because it is essential to maintain the personal relationships with your community- and the chamber affords me that opportunity.
Like any other business, we've experienced great times, good times, and tough times. Like many other industries, technology has changed mine dramatically. One thing that has not changed is that you cannot be successful without three important elements in your arsenal of business tools:
- You have to be involved in your community.
- You have to work with great people.
- You have to have the support of family and friends.
- Oh, and there is a number four - You have to work your butt off!
What hasn’t changed from 1984 is the fact that being involved with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce offers so many opportunities to interface with our community and fellowship with business owners. It’s one of the best investments I ever made in my business!
 written by Dirk Lorenz Owner of Fremont Flowers Dirk Lorenz has been a Fremont Chamber member for 34 years. Learn more about Dirk here. |
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