Business

Dear Chamber members and The Wakulla News readers:

As we enter the holiday season, it is a time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past, be thankful for what we have, offer assistance to those less fortunate than ourselves, and plan and pray for a more prosperous and rewarding New Year.

Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce officials along with County Administrator Ben Pingree recently attended a strategic planning session in Crawfordville.

Some of the issues raised included developing better relationships with county government as well as creating a downtown Crawfordville area and other planning issues.

The discussion also focused on the performance of the Chamber of Commerce as it relates to the Tourist Development Council, taxpayers, businesses, county government, environmental organizations, the two cities in the county and the educational system.

Against the backdrop of the worst national and statewide economic slump in more than 30 years, more than 83 percent of Floridians are concerned about their money challenges and 43 percent don’t expect to be any financially stronger a year from now – some of the key findings in a new poll that reflects deep ongoing public concern.

A program aimed at inspiring employees to give back through public service already has exceeded expectations for Capital City Bank in its inaugural year, tallying more than 12,092 volunteer hours and meeting the goal after only six months, while receiving industry accolades for community outreach.

CCB’s “Take it to 10” initiative, which requires that associates devote at least 10 hours to volunteer activities during the year, recently received an honorable mention at the first annual Southeast Community Bank “GIVE” Awards in Atlanta.