It is all about Attitude
The saying "perception is reality" often comes to fruition. With all the talk of "RECESSION" the more we buy into the hype, the more likely it will happen. Now, I'm not suggesting anyone act recklessly or without the proper caution in making decisions regarding your business or personal life. Take a good look around and see if you honestly feel this looks like a recession. Are people still spending, traveling and making a good living? Are there developments and projects in the works? Are you personally better off then you were 5, 10 or 15 years ago? My guess is that the vast majority would not trade today for yesterday. A few years ago, a fortune 500 article found that 94% of all executives surveyed attributed their success more to attitude than any other factor.
The national economy is really out of all of our hands and is certainly on a macro economic scale. Our regional and local economy, as well as, our personal situation are the real factors to consider, and our region's numbers are well ahead of the rest of the country.
Your attitude affects not only your ability to succeed but, even more importantly, your health and happiness. Here are a few tips to help stimulate the growth of your business...and your attitude. 1) Write a list of positive things in your business and update it daily. You just might be surprised how many good things are happening. 2) Reward your employees for providing exemplary customer service. 3) Review your advertising. In a tighter economy sometimes more marketing is needed. 4) Stay POSITIVE. Being positive is contagious and others will catch it. Finally, here is a great quote by Abraham Lincoln, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing."
Miles Higgins
President/CEO
miles@relocationcenter.com
www.relocationcenter.com tel:
mobile: 800.733.0930
225.925.5501
225-205-3530
"Swing for Scholarships" getting ready
The Chamber is planning its "Swing for Scholarships" golf tournament. The event is being planned for November 2008 at The Bluffs. More information will be published next week. Get those clubs ready!
The Chamber welcomes Audubon Package Liquor and Lounge to our membership. The business is located at 6831 US Hwy 61, St. Francisville, LA.
Schedule for Public Hearings for taxesWF Sheriff Department- Friday, Sept. 5 @ 9am in Sheriff's Board Room
WF Communications District- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 9am at 911 Center
WF School Board- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 5pm at School Board office
WF Police Jury- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 5:30pm at Courthouse Annex
SF Town- Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 5:30pm @ Town Hall
** The WF Tax Assessor and the Fire District will not have a public hearing.
Annual Hummingbird Celebration
The annual Hummingbird Celebration is scheduled for this weekend July 25th and 26th. The celebration begins with a wine and cheese reception and guest speaker, Donna Dittman, at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site. The Friday event is $10 per person. For more information about the weekend event, visit the website at audubonbirdfest.com and click on FHC Event Schedule in the right hand corner.
Relocation Packets are now Available
If you know of anyone who is moving to St. Francisville, they can call the Chamber office at 635-6717 and request a re-location packet. Information about the parish and parish facilities along with phone numbers they will need and some brochures from Chamber businesses and maps of the town and parish are enclosed in the packets.
Contact Information
Linda Osterberger; Executive Secretary
phone: 635-6717
www.SFChamber@bellsouth.net
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