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Hassan Oulbeid, Owner, Casablanca Halal Market

HassanWe lost everything in last month’s fire that destroyed all the businesses in our plaza including our store. We can’t say how much we appreciate the outpouring of community support, starting with the generosity of the Community Connection Campaign led by the Chamber and Venly. We’re especially grateful to Tony Maroulis, the Chamber’s Executive Director, and Emma Shank, the Chamber’s Venly Fellow, for providing us with a pro bono Chamber membership and then website development and social media set up beyond our every day Venly Service. Their immediate help let us reopen online until we can rebuild on site.”

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Anne Maxson, Owner, Whirl Wind Farm Kennel

anneI have to thank Tammy-Lynn, the Chamber’s Membership Director, who led me into a Venly Social Score Consult. No one knew our kennel were here even though my father and grandfather had been the town veterinarians. After three months with Venly, I look around and see all new clients [i.e., dogs] whose owners brought them in because of social media. Now I don’t have to retire, and my Venly Fellow makes it fun!”

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