In a statement released today, board Chair Charles Guerry said the panel “is fully aware of the existing challenges.”

He said the board has established the framework for moving forward in an effective way. “This time of year is historically a challenging time, but payroll is being met.We have and are developing the framework through our finance committee to establish an austerity plan toward an improved financial future.”

Said Guerry in the statement, “The Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce has been and will continue to be a vital part of our community and the Board of Directors is committed to maintaining the services it provides.”

Trzinski came onboard as chamber president in March. He tendered his resignation Wednesday.

In his resignation letter to the board, Trzinski cited the financial situation at the chamber as one of the reasons he decided to depart. “The only way that I see out of this predicament is to release employees to cut the expenses even further.  Being I am the only employee that does not have a home mortgage or a family in Roanoke Rapids, I see my departure is the way to save the most amount of money.”