From decorating the Christmas tree to singing carols to attending Christmas Eve church service together, the holidays bring all sorts of special family traditions. In the last 30 years, the Christmas Stroll has become a cherished part of many families’ traditions, said Heidi Parker, owner of Babe’s Flowers, and that’s one of the reasons she’s…
The windows of downtown businesses transform around Christmas Stroll time, providing not just a peek into those businesses, but into the creativity and imagination of their owners and staff. The Sport Stop has been a regular participant in the Stroll since its inception in 1995, and has been a frequent competitor and occasional winner in…
If you’ve enjoyed the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Stroll over the last 30 years, you can partially thank the efforts of longtime downtown business Sheridan Stationery Books and Gifts. In addition to participating in every year of the Stroll since its inception, the business also played a key role in the Stroll’s origins….
Today, the third Wednesday in October, is National Support your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. This day was created to raise awareness and highlight the work of the 4,000 chambers of commerce in our country and the businesses they represent. The idea behind the day is rooted in the principles of community development and support…
Note: This column originally appeared in the Sept. 20 edition of The Sheridan Press. October is one of my favorite months at the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce. Not only does the season bring crisp mornings, colorful leaves and a little anticipation for the holidays, but it means some of our most meaningful and fun events…
On a weekly basis, the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce fields calls from people about whether businesses are legitimate and safe to do business with. We also get calls from people who were scammed out of their money by disreputable businesses. These are difficult conversations, however, we do our best to provide advice on how…