One goal of a chamber of commerce is to draw visitors to town.  This is often done through a variety of events, promotions, outreach and networking.

Perry Chamber Director Bob Wilson says you just never know when a positive first impression will lead to something lasting.  He recently was told about a couple that now considers Perry a frequent destination.

“She had a couple come in and they were very curious about the Chocolate Walk and this and that.  They came to the Perry (Cruise) car show this year, their first time in Perry, they’ve been back five times since.  They love Perry, they were at the Chocolate Walk, they come to the Hotel (Pattee), they’ve been downtown, they love Perry Floral.  It’s just good to hear things like that.  This is why we do these promotions and events.  It’s bigger than what you might see right out of the shoot but in the long run, we’re here to promote all things Perry.”

Wilson says it’s simple stories like that that help make everything worth it.