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What Chambers Need to Know about Business After Hours Events

The good, bad, and what others are doing Business After Hours (BAH) events are just what chambers do, right? The events offer casual networking opportunities and visibility for host businesses. But are these events still viable and sustainable? Are they worth the time and resources if attendance numbers are dwindling? And if your chamber’s attendance […]

Is Flexible Scheduling “Doable” for Chambers?

Tell us if this sounds familiar. You hire someone on at your chamber. They work hard and learn the ins and outs of your community, making great connections and providing value to your members. Then they’re either lured away by more opportunity and money or they feel burned out and need to take a break […]

Chamber Ambassador Welcome & Orientation Guide Template

Chamber Pros: this is a template to help with your ambassadors group. From addressing questions from interested individuals, to onboarding, to fun activities for your loyal, established ambassadors, we have you covered for every stage of your ambassadors program. Customize this template with your individual perks, process, etc.  Ambassadors are the best way to stretch your […]

How Chambers Can Support—and Benefit From—Nonprofit Members

Nonprofits address urgent needs, deliver critical services, and elevate our quality of life—from food banks and youth programs to arts organizations and environmental initiatives. But why are they always asking for discounts? All joking aside (sort of) for many chambers of commerce, nonprofits can feel like difficult members. They’re often short on funds, asking for […]

Communication Strategies for Chamber Pros

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In some chambers there are as many as five generations in membership. At the very least, you likely have four. A large part of your chamber role is communication but there are some big differences in communication preferences among the age groups. You may predict communication preferences based on your own or that of your […]

What to Do as a New Chamber Pro

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Congratulations on your new role as Executive Director/President/CEO of your Chamber of Commerce! You’re stepping into one of the most dynamic and rewarding positions in the business world. And you’ll likely wear a lot of hats. Some will fit comfortably. Some will be a little snug. Some may even seem absurd. You are now heading […]

Honoring Chamber Board Members Through Meaningful Recognition

Serving on a Chamber board is a significant commitment. Board members lend their expertise, time, and connections—not for recognition (at least we hope that’s not the sole reason), but because they believe in the mission and the community.  When it’s time for a board member or board president to retire from service, showing sincere appreciation […]

Brewing Better Connections: How to Energize Your Chamber’s Morning Networking Event

Mornings are tough. People are juggling commutes (or if they work from home, leaving first thing to venture out into the world is the last thing on their agenda), coffee, emails, and everything in between. So, if your chamber’s morning networking event feels more like a sleepy formality than a can’t-miss opportunity, you’re not alone. […]

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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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