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Dear Members and Friends of the Cool Springs Chamber,
In the two plus years I've presided over the Chamber we have grown in image, in reputation and in numbers, even in a tough competitive market and a depressed economic climate. And it is only with the help of many volunteers and one special co-worker that I've been successful. That one special person is Michele Smith, the most extraordinary personality I've had the pleasure to call my colleague. Always solution-oriented, efficiency-minded, strong-willed but gentle and kind, Michele has taken care of me by making sure I showed up where I was supposed to show up when I was supposed to show up, with the materials in my hand that I would need. She has looked for what needed to be done and has done it, unselfishly. My gratitude to her is surpassed only by my respect for her.
The Chambers are in the process of unification now, and a lot of work is being done to fund the project, to staff the new Chamber and to plan the programming that will launch us into the future. It's an exciting time for everyone in business in Williamson County. I firmly believe that there is power in collaboration, in community, in partnership, in cohesiveness, in well....love. My prayer is that those involved will put 'self' aside and truly think of what is best for the whole. Because friends, there is only one. When one tries to separate from the whole, he/she stands in his/her own way. By letting go, we receive. By trusting that what is ahead is God-ordained, we allow abundance to come our way. Anything else is salmon-like...yes, a struggling swim upstream.
Three weeks ago, Tim Rice, CEO of Symbiotix, Inc., a former manager of mine at Genentech, Inc. (in 1994), sought me out via LinkedIn to see if I'd be interested in a job with his company. Tim and his wife Jo Ann, a Clinical PharmD started Symbiotix in 1998.
I've been asked to go back to a field with which I'm very familiar and in which I've been very successful. As you know I came from a 20-year career in Biotech and Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Management, Sales Training and Brand Management. This offer is one I cannot financially refuse and the the timing is perfect in every way. I will remain in Franklin, TN working out of my home office, and will travel the U.S. as Director of Business Development for Symbiotix, Inc, a medical education company. I have resigned as President of the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce effective 12/30. My new job starts on Monday, Jan 2, 2012.
The Executive Committee of Board of Directors of the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, met Thursday December 15th, and is already making plans to fill the gap in staff left by my move and will continue all activities of the Chamber throughout the transition period as we move to a Unified Williamson County Chamber.
It is important to emphasize that this move is unrelated to the unification. I am excited for my future and for the future of the Chamber(s). I am most grateful for the support and encouragement I've received from many of you since moving to Franklin unemployed over four years ago.
My resignation is set for Dec 30th. With the holidays close at hand, there is really not much work time left. But I will back for the January 10th Membership Meeting and look forward to seeing everyone there.
This community means so very much to me as do each and every Member, Board Member, Ambassador and of course, MIchele. I remain your advocate and your friend. Nothing will change that.
All the best to the new 1W1C, Williamson County Chamber, and to all of its membership, sponsors and investors.
Sincerely,
Marti Veto
In the two plus years I've presided over the Chamber we have grown in image, in reputation and in numbers, even in a tough competitive market and a depressed economic climate. And it is only with the help of many volunteers and one special co-worker that I've been successful. That one special person is Michele Smith, the most extraordinary personality I've had the pleasure to call my colleague. Always solution-oriented, efficiency-minded, strong-willed but gentle and kind, Michele has taken care of me by making sure I showed up where I was supposed to show up when I was supposed to show up, with the materials in my hand that I would need. She has looked for what needed to be done and has done it, unselfishly. My gratitude to her is surpassed only by my respect for her.
The Chambers are in the process of unification now, and a lot of work is being done to fund the project, to staff the new Chamber and to plan the programming that will launch us into the future. It's an exciting time for everyone in business in Williamson County. I firmly believe that there is power in collaboration, in community, in partnership, in cohesiveness, in well....love. My prayer is that those involved will put 'self' aside and truly think of what is best for the whole. Because friends, there is only one. When one tries to separate from the whole, he/she stands in his/her own way. By letting go, we receive. By trusting that what is ahead is God-ordained, we allow abundance to come our way. Anything else is salmon-like...yes, a struggling swim upstream.
Three weeks ago, Tim Rice, CEO of Symbiotix, Inc., a former manager of mine at Genentech, Inc. (in 1994), sought me out via LinkedIn to see if I'd be interested in a job with his company. Tim and his wife Jo Ann, a Clinical PharmD started Symbiotix in 1998.
I've been asked to go back to a field with which I'm very familiar and in which I've been very successful. As you know I came from a 20-year career in Biotech and Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Management, Sales Training and Brand Management. This offer is one I cannot financially refuse and the the timing is perfect in every way. I will remain in Franklin, TN working out of my home office, and will travel the U.S. as Director of Business Development for Symbiotix, Inc, a medical education company. I have resigned as President of the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce effective 12/30. My new job starts on Monday, Jan 2, 2012.
The Executive Committee of Board of Directors of the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, met Thursday December 15th, and is already making plans to fill the gap in staff left by my move and will continue all activities of the Chamber throughout the transition period as we move to a Unified Williamson County Chamber.
It is important to emphasize that this move is unrelated to the unification. I am excited for my future and for the future of the Chamber(s). I am most grateful for the support and encouragement I've received from many of you since moving to Franklin unemployed over four years ago.
My resignation is set for Dec 30th. With the holidays close at hand, there is really not much work time left. But I will back for the January 10th Membership Meeting and look forward to seeing everyone there.
This community means so very much to me as do each and every Member, Board Member, Ambassador and of course, MIchele. I remain your advocate and your friend. Nothing will change that.
All the best to the new 1W1C, Williamson County Chamber, and to all of its membership, sponsors and investors.
Sincerely,
Marti Veto
Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be successful and enjoy being back in your field. Wow what a Merry Christmas this will be for you! George
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ReplyDeleteHow great for you Marti. You deserve this and I am excited for you. I know the Chamber will miss you, but soon it will be one chamber and that is soooooo long overdue. Thanks for all you have done for Franklin and the Cool Springs area of Franklin as well. I wish you the very best in your new position and may God richly bless you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and Happy NEW JOB FOR 2012.
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