Let the resolution begin, the Chamber resolution. Let's all get behind the Chamber and make this the best year ever! We can do it. We all have the capabilities to tap into the resources that are available to us through the Chamber.

It is common for everyone to make New Year's Resolutions and typically they are personal and hard to keep; such as exercise more, lose weight or get organized. Let's think about just five 2008 resolutions for your business that are achievable.

Tom Langhofer, the Shawnee Economic Development Council (SEDC) representative from Rodrock Development, was elected to serve as 2008 Chairman of the organization. Mark Myer, with Metcalf Bank was selected to serve in the position of Vice Chairman. The 2008 SEDC executive committee will consist of the following persons:

Join us Wednesday, January 9th, for our monthly membership luncheon featuring special guest speaker, Steve Chandler President of North Star. It will be held at Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive - 11:30 Networking - Noon Luncheon. Call 913-631- 6545 to RSVP.

Make your reservations for the Chamber's premiere event, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel!