Letter to the Editor: Havre businesses provide all kind of services year-round

Editor:

Local businesses are what drive the Havre community every day.

They generate the majority of our tax base to finance local government for police/fire protection, the parks we all enjoy and the schools our children and grandchildren attend.

They are the sponsors of hundreds of youth and school activities and teams, they sponsor thousands of dollars in scholarships for college education, they are the supporters of art and culture, and they are the individuals who donate their time and money, equipment and talent to hundreds of worthwhile projects each year. They are the volunteers and the organizers who make events happen. They are your neighbors, your friends, your clients and customers who choose to make Havre their home and invest into our community.

The owners and managers who make up our business community are very grateful and thankful to enjoy the support and patronage of customers who shop, dine, visit, work and invest in Havre. They recognize there are many choices these days when it comes to merchants, restaurants, businesses and investing opportunities.

The customers are truly who make the backbone of our business community. As you work down your holiday list or decide to meet a friend for lunch, remember to support your hometown friends.

This holiday season Havre businesses give thanks to you the customers for making Havre happen. Whether you work, play or shop in Havre, events and activities are organized to make our community such a great place. On behalf of the Havre Chamber and businesses of Havre, a very special thanks is extended to everyone who works to make Havre happen.

Debbie Vandeberg

Executive director

Havre Area Chamber of Commerce