Encouraging start with Chamber of Commerce

I attended my first Board meeting with Chamber of Commerce today at Garnett Dickinson based in Manvers. What a fine Company and set up.
If you need printing and design look them up.
I would describe the meeting as open and frank and I was Impressed by a determination to be highly pro-active in ensuring member satisfaction and having a strong voice for local business.
The range of personalities on the Board is broad and ensures all points of view can be captured to arrive at good decision making.The Chair was well organised and the right of comment was respected with moments of good humour.
A number of positive priorities were set that will place Barnsley and Rotherham at the centre of local business and I was grateful for a warm welcome.
If you are a Company in Barnsley or Rotherham but not yet a Member, think about it as it will meet many of your needs in 2011 to help you.
Given an early start the Bacon Sandwich was most welcome!
Thanks to Nick Alexander and his staff for their hospitality and care.