Establishing a 501(c)(3) foundation can be a powerful move for chambers looking to expand their reach, make a lasting impact in their communities, and secure a stable source of funding to do more in the community. These nonprofit organizations serve as valuable tools for community engagement, economic development, and philanthropy. But how do you get […]
Unwrapping Success: Creative Strategies for Small Business Support During the Holiday Season
Help your small businesses this holiday with impactful programs that bring them value and more customers.
Leveraging AI in Content Creation for Chambers and Associations
In today’s digital age, chambers of commerce and professional associations are under constant pressure to produce relevant and engaging content for their members. With limited resources and ever-expanding platforms, how can these organizations ensure consistent, high-quality content delivery? Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI). Why Use AI for Content Creation? The use of AI in content creation […]
3 Non-dues Revenue Ideas Your Members Will Love
It’s terrific when you can do something for the chamber finances and something for your members. I’m talking about when you can bring in substantial non-dues revenue the kind that builds up the positive feelings your members (and the larger community) have for you, while also providing them with something beneficial. In today’s blog post […]
Navigating Chamber Turf Wars with Emotional Intelligence
Economist and New York Times columnist wrote, “If you’re doing your job right, some substantial group of people [is] going to be mad at you.” If anyone knows this to be true, it’s the chamber of commerce professional. While you’re trying to support the business community, bring about greater prosperity, increase economic development programs, advocate […]
Finally a Networking Event All Your Members Will Love!
Engagement is one of the most challenging aspects of hosting a networking event. You have serial networkers who work the room in an aggressive way. You also have people who attend knowing they must build a network for their business but the idea of making small talk with strangers is an activity about as appealing […]
How To Get Chamber Members to Attend Events
Do you remember being a teenager? When a parent asked you to do something did you jump up immediately and execute with military precision or did you drag your feet, wanted nothing to do with it? Interesting. Well, your members may feel the same way about your invites to attend events. There’s only one way […]
Build Confidence in You and Your Chamber – By NOT Doing This
As chamber professionals, there are words and phrases we may use that sabotage our ability to build confidence or that derail our goals to build cohesion or inclusion. Language is incredibly important, not just to our career advancement but to organizational culture as well. When you speak you are communicating your values, beliefs, and preferences […]
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