November 2003 – Guest speaker from Land-of-Sky, Linda Giltz, gives presentation describing many of the elements that make up our region’s “Sense of Place”. She discussed the importance of heritage to our economy, our quality of life and our future. Linda’s presentation was an introduction to a group discussion covering ideas concerning the preservation of historic Marshall, funding to market Madison county, the importance of community appearance, how to bring more jobs and businesses into Madison county, and how we can help existing local businesses.
October 2003 – Farmers Market to focus on selling crafts and Christmas trees, and will be relocated outside of the Visitor’s Center until Christmas. Microswitch laid off 100 workers. They expect to be in Madison County until early next year. Sports Sac in Hot Springs plans to close at the end of the year. The county commissioners are looking into new uses for the Honeywell building.
September 2003 – The Chamber gains a student member, Forrest Gillian, a senior at Madison High. Superior Map Co, who printed our Madison County map, purchases maps for distribution to local stores. Three applications were received for the Chamber Scholarship Fund. Phyllis Styles and Richard Rzeszotarski will work on promoting the $500 scholarship. The Chamber is also looking to build an endowment fund that will allow us to continue to fund the scholarship.
July 2003 – Welcome Center: Display cases will feature art and crafts from Handmade in America. Tourism related brochures and videos are needed. Commissioner’s Meeting: Madison County did not purchase 88 acres of land offered for sale. The land could be used for Plow Day, as well as be a permanent location for the local Farmers Market.
