Event centerpieces make a room more inviting and can tie your theme together. But the same flowers and balloons can become overdone, not to mention pricey these days. But what choices are out there if you don’t have a huge budget? Take a look at these fab ideas from chamber pros across the country: Inventive […]
New Year, New Chamber Pro
It’s a new year. Are you ready for change but hate resolutions? We have a few ideas. If you’re like most people, you fall into one of two camps–those who see the new year as a glorious beginning to work, life, and the chamber (in which case you’re “team resolutions”) or you think new year’s […]
Making Small Business Season a Year-Round Chamber Priority
Small Business Season has become a powerful tool for chambers to champion their local economies. By rallying community support around small businesses during the holidays, we’ve seen tangible benefits for the businesses and their communities. But why limit that momentum to just a few weeks each year? As chamber pros, we have the unique ability […]
Year-End Content Your Members Will Love
This time of year always makes me nostalgic, personally and professionally. It’s the ideal time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished and what you still want to do. The end of the year is ripe with content possibilities and can be an ideal spotlight for things you want to draw your members’ attention to. Here […]
Crafting a Chamber Survey that Delivers Results
Understanding your members’ needs is paramount to the success of any chamber. A well-crafted member satisfaction survey can be an invaluable tool for gathering insights, identifying areas for improvement, and ultimately, boosting member engagement and retention. However, with surveys becoming increasingly common (even labs are sending them out these days!), it’s crucial to design one […]
Holiday Parade Organizer’s Guide
Expert Advice from Chamber Professionals for living through parade craziness As the saying goes, “Everybody loves a parade.” This is until they’re in charge of organizing it. If you are managing a community holiday parade, you know it is both a logistical challenge and a creative endeavor. That’s why we pulled together some suggestions from […]
Chamber Members Not Paying? Fix Your Cash Flow Now
Chasing down membership dues is a universal headache for chamber professionals. But in addition to being time consuming, it can cause serious cash flow problems. You may budget on a certain amount of revenue coming in each month and when members are late, you’re missing out on it. But it’s not just a matter of […]
Boardroom or Ballroom? Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Chamber Volunteers
So, you’ve got a thriving chamber with engaged members eager to roll up their sleeves and get involved. Fantastic! But before you nominate them as board members, make sure they have what it takes to be part of the strategic planning group. Many times, chamber pros find a dedicated volunteer who’s well-positioned in the community […]
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