Thursday, April 15, 2021, Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce was a guest on 101.3 WMCI. Here is a brief description of what he covered during the interview:
- Workforce: One of the biggest challenges facing Mattoon is businesses are desperately needing more employees. It is not just retail, industry and manufacturing it is hitting all sectors. Nearly every trade, professional organizations, restaurant, and healthcare provider are all short staffed and needing employees. There are hundreds of open employment opportunities available, if you know of someone out of work, they can contact us at the Chamber and we can provide them details on what is out there.
- Service Industries: The vaccine rollout, the easing of restrictions, tax season, government financial support and nicer weather have all led to more and more people being able to get out and enjoy their favorite restaurant, retail establishment and service industry. Nearly all of them are short staffed. Please be kind to those that are working and be patient! Does it really matter if you wait a few extra minutes for help or service. Give yourself and your family a little extra time before you go out. If the service you receive is quick, consider it a bonus. If not take the time to relax and spend some extra quality time with your family, friends or whomever you decide to go out with.
Keep up to date at the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce website.
Listen to the complete interview here:
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