In recent years, the movement toward shopping local has gained momentum as consumers work to improve the communities in which they live by patronizing small and medium-sized businesses. While this trend generates a lot of attention during the holiday season, I’m pleased that the majority of consumers are making these efforts an ongoing campaign.

The April showers did not rain on the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce’s parade.  Despite the weather the Chamber had a great month; a month rich in events and purposeful Chamber meetings.  Just to mention a few.