[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E492]
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                   VIRTUAL GREATER LEXINGTON CHAMBER

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 27, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, the always thoughtful 
Daisy Wilson Harman on May 21st in the Lexington County Chronicle 
highlighted the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce being innovative 
as it promotes its community and citizens during the Wuhan virus 
pandemic.

       There has been so many changes in our lifestyle since the 
     pandemic hit in mid-March. Last Tuesday our Greater Lexington 
     Chamber of Commerce held its first monthly without members or 
     breakfast, but by virtual means. Sponsored by Burr Foreman 
     McNair, their message was ``how pandemic has affected minds 
     of your potential customers, their thoughts on travel, eating 
     out, and overall concerns and more.'' The basic overall 
     thought is we have experienced change in every part of our 
     life, and we are living in unprecedented times.
       Even though concerned about the unknown, it is encouraging 
     that consumers seem to be embracing the new normal. They are 
     confident about getting back to work and life with safe 
     practices.
       Chernoff Newman gave all important insights and data on 
     this new lifestyle in which we are living.
       It appears much travel will be within our state or country 
     rather than abroad. This places change in our tourism 
     industry. It was very informative program.

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