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January 15, 2024

Help! Our Chamber Lunch & Learns Are Bombing

Do you host Lunch & Learns or other networking luncheons at your chamber? Have you had problems with attendance lately? Or maybe you’re having difficulties with getting people to attend your breakfast sessions? Whatever the event, if you’ve noticed a dip in attendance, there are a few things you should consider. The Times Are Changing […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / chamber best practices, events, lunch and learns

December 26, 2023

Master Your Chamber’s Workflow with 50 Smart Downtime Ideas

Have you ever thought, I have a few minutes to spare how can I use them best? (Probably not, right?) You might be surprised how much time you spend waiting on meetings and other things in your day. It adds up. Or perhaps you have the good fortune of securing an intern or a new […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / productivity, workflow

December 4, 2023

Strategies for Rekindling Chamber-City Relations

In the bustling world of local economies, the chamber of commerce and city government are like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials highlighting the joys of a peanut butter and chocolate combo. But sometimes, like any pairing, things can get a little nutty–and not in a tasty way. As a chamber pro, you might […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / rewrite / business relationships, chamber leadership, chamber stakeholders, city

November 27, 2023

How to Create a Chamber Year-end Review

If you’ve ever worked in the corporate world, you’ve probably had to perform a year-end review. It can be painful. And frustrating if you have a bad memory or you weren’t organized (or had enough insight) to capture all the things you did as you did them. When you reach the end, it can feel […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / chamber best practices, chamber marketing, chamber stakeholders

November 20, 2023

You Need a Chamber Board Review. Here’s Why:

Your chamber board members play a pivotal role in guiding your organization toward success. If they’re not doing an adequate job of meeting expectations, the whole chamber suffers. While it’s tempting to sit back and wait for their term to expire, you’ll lose valuable time. And why lose as much as two years waiting to fill […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / board review, chamber best practices, chamber board

November 6, 2023

Launching a 501(c)(3) Foundation: A Comprehensive Guide for Chambers of Commerce

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 […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / chamber foundation, nonprofit

October 30, 2023

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.

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / chamber best practices, holidays, small business, small business season

October 16, 2023

The Big List of Chamber Volunteer Gift Ideas

Need ideas for chamber volunteer gifts? We have you covered in this giant list of gifts for volunteers.

Article by Christina Metcalf / rewrite / chamber gift ideas, holiday gifts, volunteers

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Frank Kenny is a successful entrepreneur, chamber member, chamber board member, chamber board of directors chair, and chamber President/CEO. He now coaches chamber professionals, consults with chambers, trains staff and members, and speaks professionally. He helps Chambers and Chamber Professionals reach their goals. See full bio.

Christina R. Green teaches chambers, associations and small businesses how to connect through content. Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine, NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular guest blogger on this site and Event Managers Blog. Christina is just your average bookish writer on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.Visit her site or connect with her on Twitter @christinagsmith.
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