Todd J. Tranum President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Just a few short weeks ago we had people eagerly waiting to get an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccination. Supply of vaccine was inadequate at that time. Now there are an abundance of appointments available locally as a result of increased vaccine supply. We are now at a place where appointments are going unfilled. The health of our families, communities, the economy and our country are all relying on each of us getting vaccinated. Vaccines are safe, easy, and free. They have been granted authorization by the Food and Drug Administration following rigorous testing. While vaccine supplies are significantly improved, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. More and more studies are suggesting that those who have had COVID-19 will likely have long term health implications and the emerging variants of the disease are even more deadly. Doctors and nurses are urging vaccination against the spread of COVID-19. We have a long way to go before we reach herd immunity, yet one by one we each can make a difference in reaching that important goal.