Fall, 2020

​Dear Members and the Business Community,

I want to take a moment to applaud you for your resilience and creativity during this very challenging time. I also want to assure you that regardless of what it looks like, you have already conquered the hardest part, you did not give up.  You are still standing, fighting, and winning!

I especially want to thank the staff of the Southern Chester County Chamber for the outstanding work they have done during the past six months.  The commitment and leadership exhibited by our Chamber staff has been and continues to be exceptional.  There are many businesses that would not have made it without their support and leadership.

I have heard many say that they cannot wait until we get back to “normal”.  I want to suggest that normal may not be the place we want or need to be.  Normal in American English is conforming with or constituting an accepted standard, model, or pattern; esp., corresponding to the median or average… I would say normal is not what I see in Southern Chester County.  Rather, I see people who are exceptional, innovative, trend setting, and EXTRAORDINARY! 

I believe to face the opportunities that are before us we must continue to work together in an extraordinary way that causes the world to look once again at Southern Chester County as the pioneers of what is possible.  The Southern Chester County Chamber is committed to leading the charge in accomplishing this by thinking outside the box and advocating for each business that is connected to us on a local, state, and federal level.  We will continue to be present to support you in your growth to be extraordinary.

Please don’t hesitate to call with your challenges, ideas, and victories.  As we always say, “We are connected” and we continue to rise together for good.

Sincerely,

Jim

James E. Turner, Chairman of the Board
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
(Chester Water Authority)