Frank J. Kenny's Chamber of Commerce Industry Blog

A goal without a plan is simply a wish. As a chamber professional, you understand the value of a chamber strategic plan, but you might not be prepared to face the challenges in drafting and implementing one. Here are seven common pitfalls to avoid when creating your strategic plan. What Is a Strategic Plan? A […]

There’s no denying this country loves its food and when you take your chamber event to the next level, moving past just a meal at a table, you’re sure to get people talking. The following “tasty” food-centric chamber event ideas can be stand-alone events or be part of an existing event. However you combine food […]

It doesn’t matter where your chamber is located, chances are at some point the businesses in your community will be dealing with a natural disaster of some kind. Whether it’s one you know is headed your way, or you’re caught completely unaware, there are many ways the chamber can help its business community. Chamber as […]

Have you ever thought about turnkey events? It’s a step beyond hiring an event planner or handing your event over to a chamber event committee. A turnkey event company brings the event to you and handles (almost) everything. Many parent teacher associations (PTAs) are embracing these kinds of events as lucrative, low-effort fundraisers. Here’s how […]

If you’re a one-person chamber of commerce, see part 1 of this series on physical resources that will help you do more with less and maximize the most important resource to you when you’re on your own: time. But physical resources aren’t the only things you need. Since much of the chamber responsibility falls on […]

Congratulations! You’re the sole employee at your chamber of commerce. As a one-person chamber, you are solely responsible for the success or failure of every single business in your town. Whew! Take a breath. That was just a joke. But it may feel that way sometimes. That’s why we have put together this guide to […]

If you were sabotaging your own chamber of commerce career, wouldn’t you want to stop? Sometimes, the first step to stop self-sabotage is to be aware of the specific actions you’re taking (or not taking) that is causing your career to stall. But if we were doing it, wouldn’t we know? Not always. Self-sabotage isn’t […]

Did you know that 43% of Americans plan(ned) to start a business in 2022? One third of them would be first time entrepreneurs. Once they start their businesses they are potential new members. But what if your chamber didn’t have to wait for them to get profitable or even get started before you became valuable to […]