Little settles into job she loves

Dana Little started working as the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce assistant in April. She has found there is no slow season at the chamber office.

Little said starting in April did help her prepare for the summer season.

Little said she applied for the job because she loves the Platte Valley.

"It has been my home, off and on, for the last 20 years," Little said. "It felt like a natural fit working to promote the Platte Valley."

The job is more than she expected. Little said she was familiar with what the chamber's executive director, Stacy Crimmins, did, but found the office is a busier than she anticipated.

Little's days are filled with office work and helping visitors. "It's very enjoyable. I am loving it," Little said.

Little said she doesn't have any down time in the office. "We are working on Christmas, but we are also preparing for the Fishing Derby."

Visiting with the public and sharing her love of the Platte Valley are Little's favorite parts of working at the chamber office.

She also likes working and sharing with the businesses in the community, Little said, who describes herself as organized, friendly and social. Little said she likes to watch the businesses grow in the community, too.

Little does much of the administrative work, including scheduling the electronic message board. She also visits and checks in with new and existing members of the chamber.