09/12/2025
Zach Clarida here, founder of Hyperfocus Arts.
I got to sponsor 2 Chamber events this year!
It’s been an honor, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come inmy business journey over the last two years.
I came to this town with no money, no connections, no plan.
Just equipment, a dream, and a whole lot of willpower and willingness to learn.
I’ve been blessed to meet so many people in this town who helped me, supported me, gave me a chance, and who gave me confidence.
I have too many people to mention and too many to thank.
I was welcomed into this community and given opportunities I never expected to have. This journey has not been easy. It’s been frightening and it has taken much work.
BUT
Thanks to the people I’ve met, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, BNI, and all of the amazing people I’ve met along the way, I am finally in a place now where I feel like I’m part of this community.
I now know people I see in public.
I pass by and people call my name with a smile.
I have gotten to support places that have missions I truly believe in.
I no longer feel like the new kid just trying to fit in and get some work.
I’m now in a comfortable position and I plan to keep growing, and keep giving back to the community that has already given me so much. More than I expected.
So thank you Bloomington and friends for making this place my new home, and thank you for supporting my business.
Because of you, I work the job I want and I have control over what moves my company makes inside this community.
Thank you chamber of commerce most of all. Because of you, I found BNI and that’s where everything changed.
You gave me new opportunities and we worked and are working on so many fun projects together. I love it and I love working with you guys.
What you do is truly incredible. Every single one of you at the chamber inspire me so much. You impress me and keep feeding my work ethic.
I’m proud of you all.
I’m proud of Bloomington.
Finally, I’m proud of myself.