Hi all!
I hope everyone is staying safe during these uncertain times.
Things are changing rapidly so I wanted to update the membership with some new developments, cancellations etc. from HABA
First off, HABA has opted to not charge membership dues this year. Many small businesses are being hit hard right now and we feel that waiving the $50 fee until next year would be appropriate. Anyone who paid their dues last year will be considered paid in full until April 2021.
We are continuing to promote and market our local businesses and area as per normal. The web site, Instagram and Facebook accounts will stay active with new information almost daily.
We have postponed out local business fair (that was supposed to be held April 22 & 23) indefinitely. As things progress and we have a better handle on the length of the current situation, we will reassess the event.
We have also put a hold on our AGM which would normally be held the 3rd week of May. Again, we are uncertain of the date for rescheduling this event.
Spring programming for the Workplace Education Initiative has been postponed until the fall.
All board meetings are currently cancelled. The board is staying in communication and working through our agenda as best we can.
I have applied for a summer student through the CSJ program as per normal and am waiting for confirmation of acceptance. Again, we will be making decisions on the student based on the situation when it comes time to hire. The summer student is instrumental in social media marketing, web page development and planning and organizing events such as the Hubbards Grand Street Parade.
If you have any questions regarding any of the above topics or any other business related to HABA, please feel free to contact me at this address.
If you have any changes in your business contact information you can send them to me at this email address. I will make the changes in the online database and ensure they are reflected in the next issue of the printed diretory
Wishing everyone the best in this unprecedented situation
Stay home, stay safe and be kind!
Regards, HABA