Coming up with things to post on social media is tough under the best of circumstances. But if there’s one thing the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has given us, it’s that there is a great need for reliable information. In addition to up-to-the-minute accurate information, people want entertainment and a break from the reality that […]
The Other Side of the Pandemic: Chamber Response and Assistance
Put all the stories and jokes about toilet paper hoarders aside, fear is our enemy in this situation. The coronavirus has created intense situations where many businesses, chamber professionals and individuals are faced with tough and costly decisions. Billions of dollars are being lost as events are canceled and businesses are reeling. Some people are […]
Coronavirus Precautions for Chambers of Commerce & Their Members
As chamber professionals, we are a lot of things. We are economic development gurus, event planners, social media strategy advisors, and therapists. But the one thing we’re not (unless you had time to get a medical degree) is virus and immunology experts. Yet, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) being the hot topic at every dinner and […]
The Chamber Event You Should Be Doing
Frank here. Over the years, I have been hearing about an event that many chambers participate in and make a lot of non-dues revenue from. I wasn’t too sure of the value of it (and the amount of work involved) so I recently did some research. It looks really good. I want to dig deeper […]
The Secret World of the Chamber Staffer Side Hustle
The side hustle. Everyone seems to have one nowadays. So it shouldn’t come as a shocker that even the leaders of business in the community are taking on their own. Are you a chamber professional with a side hustle? If you are, you’re in good company. If you’re not, here’s a closer look into what a […]
8 Ways to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Chamber Job Success
Being a chamber of commerce professional is not easy. Not only is it a demanding role in itself, you rarely get time off from your chamber position. Whether you’re out for dinner with your spouse or friends and people come up to you with chamber questions or you’re running errands and suddenly someone has a […]
Chamber Job: How to Get a New (or better) One
Are you a current chamber professional in a chamber job you’re less than thrilled with? Or maybe you’re in a different business altogether but think you could be really good as the type of connector who would succeed at a chamber of commerce? Whether you’re: looking for a new chamber of commerce executive job, want […]
32 Ways to Make Your Chamber Work / Life Easier
Chamber pros are some of the hardest working professionals out there. Chamber work / life easily blurs into personal life as you’re recognized as the “chamber gal /guy” wherever you go. You have to constantly be “on” and you’re charged with doing a lot to improve your community with fewer and fewer resources at your […]
