Frank J. Kenny's Chamber of Commerce Industry Blog

T-shirts, hats, coasters and postcards. The “standard” gift shop items. Is it time to upgrade? One of our chamber pros recently asked our Facebook group for some fresh chamber of commerce gift shop ideas. Their chamber in question doubles as a visitor’s bureau and she wanted some creative products to add to what they are […]

Ever had that sense that you don’t know what you’re doing, but no one else seems to think so? This is Imposter Syndrome and even Chamber professionals suffer from it, as shown in the Chamber Pros group on Facebook when the question was asked, “Does it ever go away?” Yes, it can go away or […]

If you actively pursue membership sales at your chamber, then you will run into plenty of membership sales objections from businesses receiving your membership invitation. There are some people who just can’t see the value in chamber membership. Maybe they’re just not joiners. But more often, their “no” is likely based on a misconception or […]

Chambers advocate for, and benefit, all size businesses but networking and training benefits can fall short in promoting your chamber and marketing to big businesses needs. Large companies can still benefit from your chamber but the approach and “what’s in it for them” conversation is different than what you use for smaller organizations. Here are […]

For eight years, the Chamber Pros Online Conference has made chamber training affordable by bringing together top industry professionals and subject matter experts for a virtual symposium. But in 2022, that’s all about to change. Don’t worry. The same level of incredibly insightful and valuable content from thought leaders will be created just for you. […]

Many chambers of commerce are looking for ways to celebrate diversity so that they can be more inclusive as the Voice of Business — all businesses. Since June is National Pride Month, if you want to reach out to and connect with your LGBTQ+ community and business owners, you can take a cue from these […]

Let’s face it. People have a lot on their minds these days. With concerns over inflation, the rising costs of goods and gas, monkey pox, increased COVID numbers, the world is an anxious place. Even for people ignoring those concerns, summer is looming and many people are putting things on cruise control until the fall. […]

It’s getting to be that time of year again. No, we’re not talking about proms and graduations–although there are plenty of those going on right now. We’re referring to chamber golf tournament marketing time! If your sales have been a little stale, we’ve got some fresh ideas for you. Recently, on the Chamber of Commerce […]