Over the last year, our community has faced an incredible number of challenges, especially our Clermont County businesses. Not only did some find their businesses shut down for over a month, but afterwards, they were forced to adapt to new health orders and social distancing rules which were non-familiar and costly. But our businesses stood up and took the challenges head on. Andrew McAfee I’ve witnessed this resilience firsthand. My role at the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Government Affairs is simple: make sure our local businesses have the tools and answers they need from our government to be successful. As I approach completing my first 90 days working with the Chamber, I am learning that our Clermont County business community always finds a way to persevere – no matter what happens in Columbus or D.C. From small businesses like RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, and Bishop’s Quarter, to our larger employers like TQL and American Modern Insurance, Clermont County businesses set the example on how to adapt to a fast-changing environment and lead the way for the entire state. Their resilience and courage to confront any challenge they are thrown continues to be rock solid.