Change for change’s sake is not necessarily a good thing, but on the other hand, change can also provide a positive experience. Members of the Jamestown Business Association are hoping that changes to its meeting times for 2025 will give more people the opportunity to participate and provide input into the group’s activities and plans for the future.
During a special networking social held at Potent Potables on Jan. 30, new JBA president Victoria Jones announced there would no longer be noon business meetings. Instead, members are invited to attend Zoom meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Members will be provided a code with which they may connect to one another to discuss relative updates and plans for the organization.
Networking meetings will still be held the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
“Our vision is to hold these meetings at a different business each month,” said Emily Wagoner, vice president. “We are trying to make all our meetings more convenient for everyone.”
New officers of the Jamestown Business Association include, left to right, seated – Victoria Jones, president; Emily Wagoner, vice president; standing – Rob Garland, zone leader; and Angela Morrow, secretary. Bob Callicut, treasurer, was not able to attend the meeting.
Following an introduction of all the new JBA officers — including, Jones, Wagoner, Angela Morrow, secretary, and Rob Garland, zone director, members and guests were free to meet and mingle to learn more about each business represented.
The next networking meeting is Feb. 6 at Barrel and Company, 122 E. Main St.
Another change is the opportunity for new members to pay dues using Paypal @jamestownbiz. They may also send a check to Jamestown Business Association at P.O. Box 1405, Jamestown.
It might seem that Christmas has just passed, but February is already here and preliminary discussions for the 2025 Christmas on Main have begun. Following suggestions made in a survey of participating businesses, JBA is considering a one-time event in December, probably on the weekend. As the year advances, more details will be reviewed in order to made this annual event special for the community.
To learn more about the Jamestown Business Association and find a directory of its members check the website jamestownbusiness
