I just wanted to take a few moments of your time to thank each and every one of you, not only the business community but every resident in Carbon County.

I moved here five years ago and in that short time I feel everyone has welcomed me and my store with open arms. Since 2004 I've had many changes in my life; one when I was asked to move to Price Utah. I have no regrets since making that decision. I married a great lady from here, joined the Price Kiwanis Club and the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. I have three children that live here and one in Salt Lake City. My Oldest son goes to CEU and the other two to Carbon High and Mont Harmon. In addition to all that I have made some great friends; some so great they treat you like family.

Along with the direction of the Board of Directors and Ann Evans, I promise during the next year as Chamber President I will do everything I can to help promote your businesses. I will make it a priority to make every ribbon cutting or ground breaking. If it is important to you then it's important to me. Getting a business up and running takes a lot of work and time and I will do everything I can to assist you with this.

I also invite each and every one of you to get involved and support each other by joining the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. I would also like to extend an invitation to all of you to come to our monthly luncheons. We have had some amazing guest speakers. The Chamber also recognizes the business of the month. Next month it just might be yours if you are a Chamber member. So please get involved, be active, support each other, and buy local. It really does make a difference.

Finally, I just wanted to say thank you again. I will work really hard for every one of you. I have finally found a place to call home. When people ask where I'm from I say Carbon County...Utah's best kept secret!