At Thanksgiving we cannot help but think about all that we have to be thankful for here at Keymer. First of all, we are grateful 2009 was a good year for our business. At a time when agencies have been under a lot of economic pressure, we have continued to successfully serve a growing list of valued clients.

We have also taken the opportunity to invest in our business, reviewing and enhancing the services we can offer to our clients. A new website, a new corporate identity and the development of new strategic partnerships and deeper relationships within our own communities, have been central to that. We were happy with where we were as we entered 2009, but we will leave it in much better shape, able to bring enhanced services to our clients in our core areas of public affairs, corporate communications and crisis handling. That is something to be thankful for.

On a personal level Simon and I both have much to be grateful for. During the last year, Simon and his wife welcomed into the world a daughter named Daire, and I too will be joining the ranks in 2010, as I am expecting my first child on April 26th.

It seems the list could go on and on for us. How about for you? What are you thankful for this year? (KP)