Looking a lot like business

You know the tune recorded in 1952 by Perry Como, with words and music by Meredith Wilson. Looking out the window on Kennedy Drive as the snowflakes make an appearance, the music is going through my head.

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.

Take a look in the five and ten, glistening once again,

With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.”

Here’s the Chamber’s version that I hope you will enjoy.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, throughout the Chamber’s northwest.

Take a look on the web …www.nwctchamberofcommerce.org…it’s filled with surprises yet again,

With sound initiatives and bright ideas aglow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, employees in very plant,

But the most successful sight to see is the happiness that will be,

With your own 2018 business plan.

A couple of new, large business accounts and a strategic plan that reaches afar,

Are the wishes of manufacturers and retailers alike.

Leaders that bring our message to Hartford.

Is the hope of one and all.

And I can hardly wait for your calls to participate and bring positive results again.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, in every office and store.

There’s the budget to prepare, one for every company and more,

The challenging kind that we know will pass the test.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, soon your new calendars will show,

That the many things you’ll do like the Read Aloud and the Job Fair,

Will make your voices sing and ring.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, with jobs, jobs, jobs.

Not the big companies anymore, rather strong family business abounds,

With technology, sound management and skilled employees.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, initiatives are on target.

Take a look at the energized programs, exciting for everyone,

With creative leadership and involvement so great.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, collaboratives galore.

Take a look at the NW CT Economic Development Corporation,

To see the leaders in the public and private sector working side by side.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, the arts in every fashion.

And the prettiest sight to see is Nutmeg’s Nutcracker at the Warner,

Sure to behold a season so very bright.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, kind

deeds and thoughts for everyone.

A help for Youth Services, Friendly Hands, FISH and United Way,

Is the hope we bring to those in need.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, soon the work for 2018 will begin.

And the thing that will make it tick,

Is the support we bring to you.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, economically, culturally, educationally,

Take a look at the Chamber of Commerce website,

And you’ll know.

It’s beginning to look a lot like business, soon the voices will be heard,

And the thing that makes it work is the job that you do,

Right within your heart. Right within your heart. My heartfelt wishes for a Merry Christmas from Northwest Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce.