A strategic plan for your chamber sounds like an important thing. Yet many chambers don’t have one–or don’t have an adequate one that positions them for success. If you’re wondering how to go about creating one for your chamber–or if you’re concerned that your chamber’s strategic plan may not be the best it can be–read […]

Are you looking for additional sources of chamber non-dues revenue? Have you thought about affinity programs? Affinity programs can make it possible for your chamber to increase its non-dues revenue with no additional efforts by directing people to things they’re already buying anyway. This could end up being one of your easiest sources of non-dues […]

Lunch and learns are a great benefit to your chamber members but there’s a lot of competition out there in the Zoomisphere. You must have a topic that people need or want above all the others out there. That’s not easy. But we’re here to help. How to Ensure Your Next Lunch and Learn Isn’t […]

Your chamber members have a lot riding on this upcoming holiday season. They need to boost retail sales this coming holiday season because COVID and social distancing means their sales in 2020 probably have been far below what they needed. They need the chamber’s help but they might not even know that you’re in a […]

We first wrote about chamber ribbon-tying events over two years ago. It was a great idea then that some chambers were using to signify a unification of the community with the opening of a business or entity. Now with COVID-19 and the re-opening of businesses, the emotional significance and impact of this event is greatly […]

Wondering who does what in the structure of your chamber of commerce? In this new category of articles, we’re going to cover definitions for popular roles within the chamber and the responsibilities of each one of these roles. Consider this series your primer on chamber foundations. In the first post in this series, we’ll explore […]

Anyone over the age of five has run into naysayers rejecting something you proposed. In your early years, it’s the people who critique your coloring or your drawings. Sometimes they tell you there’s no such thing as a veterinarian-astronaut-chef and you couldn’t possibly grow up to be one. Overcoming naysayers can be difficult. That lack […]

It’s that time of year and we all have one eye on the calendar and one on the clock. Social media post ideas aren’t the first thing you and your chamber staff have in mind. You all need a break and hopefully planning on spending quality time away from the office with family and friends.  […]