Last spring, when the world went into lockdown, it never crossed our minds that we would still be dealing with the effects of the pandemic a year later. Yet, here we are.
With more people receiving vaccinations, there is hope that we may soon be able to gather with colleagues and friends in person, something that has been absent from our lives for more than a year. It’s fitting that one of the first events some of us will attend in-person is the Capital Region Chamber Business Women’s Council Women of Excellence awards.
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Three things you’ll learn in this issue:
1. The snake plant is a good bet if watering isn’t top of mind. (Page 24)
2. A rental car will cost more — thank you, pandemic. (Page 51)
3. There’s something new for Women@Work members. (Page 58)
This year’s six honorees for the Women of Excellence awards serve as a reminder of the positive impact that can be made in our communities and the world by thoughtful and brave individuals. You can read about these inspiring leaders starting on page 30.
In this issue, we focus on the topic of families. We highlight two multi-generational family businesses and the mother-daughter teams that keep them running on page 48. We also examine the lessons learned from the pandemic regarding the needs of working parents, and the policies that could be implemented to help all workers achieve a better work-life balance on page 44.
As we begin to venture out into the world again, whether returning to the office, continuing with essential jobs, or simply enjoying mask-free outdoor activities while maintaining social distancing, it’s important to remember the lessons we’ve learned since last spring. For me, this year has reinforced the value of people in both my personal and professional life, and the power of working together towards a common goal.
