A Friendly Challenge
Chairman’s Message, January 2011
Brian Massetti, Massetti Brothers Appliance
2010-11 Chairman of the Board of Directors

With three weeks of 2011 in the history books, I wonder how many New Year’s Resolutions are also history?  One resolution that we all should try to embrace is keeping our hard earned money in our own local economy.  With the constant talk of  the new Governor’s budget cuts, it is ever more important to concentrate on keeping our tax dollars local. 

I would like to issue a friendly challenge to everyone.  The next time you need to make a major purchase, explore all your local options before spending your money  with someone that will take that money out of the area.  I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the great friendly service and quality products that you will find available right here in Madera by our many spectacular Chamber members. 

I would also like to thank our Chamber members for their continued support of the Chamber and for the many leading roles they play in our community.  It is because of the hardworking people who give of themselves that Madera is the great place that it is!

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The Holiday Season
Chairman’s Message, Early December 2010
Brian Massetti, Massetti Brothers Appliance
2010-11 Chairman of the Board of Directors

I hope that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and friends!  Although the economy may be weak and the outlook not great in the near future, we can all find many things to be thankful for this year.  I for one am grateful  for the wonderful family that I call my own.  It is often easy to get caught up  in life and take for granted the many small blessings in life.  This is a great time of year to  really count our blessings and reflect on what really matters in life.

As we move into the Christmas season, we have a lot to look forward to in our community.  Kicking off the Christmas season in Madera is the Candlelight Christmas wine stroll and lighted tractor parade this Thursday night.  The good people of the Madera Kiwanis Club and the Madera Downtown Association see to it that this is a great event for everyone to enjoy.  This is a great chance to get out and see many old friends and check out what Downtown Madera has to offer while sampling wine from local wineries.  As you stroll through the shops of your friendly local merchants, keep an eye out for that perfect gift for someone special. 

I hope to see you on Thursday strolling around downtown!

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