Executive Director’s message - September 2023

Emery Village BIA

Executive Director’s message

As Thanksgiving approaches, I would like to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your unwavering support and resilience during these challenging times have touched my heart, and I am genuinely thankful to have the privilege of serving this incredible community.

These past years have tested our strength and unity like never before. The global pandemic has brought forth unprecedented challenges for individuals and businesses alike. However, during such trying times, the true spirit of a community shines brightest. Emery Village has repeatedly demonstrated that we are a resilient and compassionate community.

To our member businesses, I want to commend you for your dedication and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your perseverance in the face of adversity is inspiring. You have shown us that even in the darkest of hours, the entrepreneurial spirit in Emery Village burns brightly. Thank you for your continuous efforts to provide essential goods and services, even when faced with numerous obstacles.

To our community members, your support for our local businesses has not gone unnoticed. Your willingness to shop locally and support your neighbors has been a lifeline for our small businesses. Your acts of kindness, whether ordering takeout from a local restaurant or shopping at a nearby store, have profoundly impacted our local economy. Your strength as a community inspires us all.

As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, let us reflect on the power of unity and gratitude. We have weathered the storm together, and we will emerge stronger. I am deeply thankful for the resilience and unwavering spirit of this community.

This Thanksgiving, let us cherish the bonds that hold us together in Emery Village. Your support, kindness, and determination are the cornerstones of our community; I am profoundly grateful for that.

With heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes for a joyous Thanksgiving,

Sincerely,

Sandra Farina

Executive Director