Meet Alissa Cady
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Alissa Cady, is the Executive Director of the Greater Hewitt Chamber, a local non-profit that represents over 22,000 jobs in the workplace. The Chamber is dedicated to supporting local businesses, schools, and residents in the greater Hewitt area. Alissa’s passion for non-profit work comes from her desire to make a positive impact on her community.
One of Alissa’s favorite parts of her job is engaging student volunteers and providing internship opportunities in the workplace. This is not limited to the chamber office but also at other member offices and community events as well. Her team is always on the lookout for ways to involve students in community service and leadership.
The Greater Hewitt Chamber has given back to the community in many ways. They offer small business marketing packages to new members to help give their businesses a boost. The Chamber also gives scholarships to local seniors and donates thousands of pounds of food to local food pantries.

Alissa’s team remains connected to the community by encouraging members to get involved in committees and serve in leadership. The Chamber works to address pressing issues such as finding and retaining talent and efficiently embracing growth. Through her dedication, leadership, and organization, Alissa is able to balance the demands of leading a non-profit organization while also maintaining her own personal and professional goals. She believes in the importance of collaboration and partnership in the non-profit sector, and has implemented various initiatives and programs to engage with and empower members of the community.
Looking ahead, Alissa is excited about the future of non-profit work, as she is confident that the needs of the community will never disappear. Her message to the community through her work as Executive Director is to continue to be resourceful and inspire and empower current and future leaders in their community.
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