Melissa Fetterhoff is the President and CEO of the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce and the volunteer President of the Ayer Rotary Club. For over 20 years, Melissa has worked with hundreds of businesses, legislators, and regional leaders to improve the economic vitality of Nashoba Valley by focusing on economic development, public policies, member services, and other activities that contribute to a vibrant business climate. She holds a degree in Mathematics from Fitchburg State University and received the IOM Graduate Recognition from the Professional Development Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management.

Melissa joins me today to discuss the economic vitality of Nashoba Valley two years after the COVID-19 pandemic and her predictions for the future of business and local economic development. We discuss the nationwide staffing shortage and what many businesses and organizations believe is the root cause of the shortage. We discuss how staffing shortages have significantly impacted businesses in every industry and the steps they have taken to adjust to working with a reduced workforce. We discuss how businesses are navigating the supply chain crisis and the creative strategies they’re using to keep their businesses open. We discuss how public policies and proposed tax increases are impacting local businesses and what business owners can do to help their employees better understand how these policies may impact their lifestyles. We also discuss why it’s crucial for business owners to communicate with their local legislators on how public policies and proposed taxes can impact their local economy.

“We need to communicate with our legislators.” - Melissa Fetterhoff

This week on Political Contessa:
Melissa’s predictions for the future of business and economic vitality in Nashoba Valley
What many organizations believe is the cause of today’s nationwide staffing shortage
How businesses have been impacted by staffing shortages
The steps businesses have taken to adjust to a reduced workforce
Navigating the supply chain crisis
How public policies and proposed tax increases can impact businesses and their employees
Why business owners need to communicate with local legislators about economic issues

Connect with Melissa Fetterhoff:
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Website
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on LinkedIn
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Instagram
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Twitter
Melissa Fetterhoff on LinkedIn
Melissa Fetterhoff on Twitter

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Melissa Fetterhoff is the President and CEO of the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce and the volunteer President of the Ayer Rotary Club. For over 20 years, Melissa has worked with hundreds of businesses, legislators, and regional leaders to improve the economic vitality of Nashoba Valley by focusing on economic development, public policies, member services, and other activities that contribute to a vibrant business climate. She holds a degree in Mathematics from Fitchburg State University and received the IOM Graduate Recognition from the Professional Development Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management.
Melissa joins me today to discuss the economic vitality of Nashoba Valley two years after the COVID-19 pandemic and her predictions for the future of business and local economic development. We discuss the nationwide staffing shortage and what many businesses and organizations believe is the root cause of the shortage. We discuss how staffing shortages have significantly impacted businesses in every industry and the steps they have taken to adjust to working with a reduced workforce. We discuss how businesses are navigating the supply chain crisis and the creative strategies they’re using to keep their businesses open. We discuss how public policies and proposed tax increases are impacting local businesses and what business owners can do to help their employees better understand how these policies may impact their lifestyles. We also discuss why it’s crucial for business owners to communicate with their local legislators on how public policies and proposed taxes can impact their local economy.
“We need to communicate with our legislators.” - Melissa Fetterhoff
This week on Political Contessa:
<ul>
<li>Melissa’s predictions for the future of business and economic vitality in Nashoba Valley</li>
<li>What many organizations believe is the cause of today’s nationwide staffing shortage</li>
<li>How businesses have been impacted by staffing shortages</li>
<li>The steps businesses have taken to adjust to a reduced workforce</li>
<li>Navigating the supply chain crisis</li>
<li>How public policies and proposed tax increases can impact businesses and their employees</li>
<li>Why business owners need to communicate with local legislators about economic issues</li>
</ul>
Connect with Melissa Fetterhoff:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nvcoc.com/">Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashoba-valley-chamber-of-commerce/">Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nashobavchamber/">Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NVCoC">Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/NashobaVChamber">Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce on Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissafetterhoff/">Melissa Fetterhoff on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/missmeliss73">Melissa Fetterhoff on Twitter</a></li>
</ul>
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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

I’m Jennifer. I’m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
I&rsquo;m Jennifer. I&rsquo;m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I&rsquo;m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I&rsquo;m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.

Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

I’m Jennifer. I’m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.
Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
I&rsquo;m Jennifer. I&rsquo;m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I&rsquo;m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I&rsquo;m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

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