Happy New Year. With a new year, we stop and think back on what transpired this past year and what we can do better or differently going forward.

 I hope you had a great Christmas surrounded by family and friends. My husband made a great breakfast for me and my parents and the rest of the day was pure relaxation.

 For CWF, we made some changes to our meeting location. I feel we have a great spot now at the New Bern Chamber of Commerce for both our daytime and evening meetings. We also addressed dietary concerns of our members. I think now we can offer all members a good choice for their needs.

 Going into the new year, we have our programming geared to helping you in your business. We have some outside speakers lined up as well as some member speakers. We’ll start 2025 hearing how the community college Small Business Centers can be a great resource.

 We learned this year that opening our Trade Share to the public and holding it on Saturday, was a great plan. We are doing the same thing again in 2025. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22nd . We want to fill the Harrison Center with our members businesses and organizations. Be sure to register as soon as you see the invitation. We will open registration up to non-members if space allows.

 We have some pop-up events planned, starting with a scholarship fundraiser sip and paint on Jan 21st. How about dancing in February? Pottery making in March? Stay tuned.

 I am looking forward to all our meetings, topics, and fun events. I am especially looking forward to seeing you all in 2025!

 Here is to a very happy and prosperous New Year!!

Possibly yours, Anna DiNisio