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February 9, 2026

Finally, a Smarter Way to Track Chamber Member Needs in Real Time

Finally, a Smarter Way to Track Chamber Member Needs in Real Time

Traditional member surveys fail for one simple reason: they assume your members have the time, attention, interest, and emotional energy to help you run your chamber. They don’t. And before you think, “But our board wants data,” let’s break down what they really want and how you might accomplish that. Yes, data matters. But a […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / chamber best practices, member engagement, member surveys

February 2, 2026

Chamber Member Marketing Strategies for Revenue and Retention

Chamber Member Marketing Strategies for Revenue and Retention

A swipe-worthy menu of ways to turn membership into visibility, credibility, and leads. If you’ve ever heard “We joined for networking,” but deep down you know that was less about meeting new people and more about getting exposure,” congratulations, you’re a chamber pro. There are very few members who couldn’t use some kind of boost […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / to be redirected / chamber best practices, marketing

January 19, 2026

When a Disgruntled Former Insider Goes Public

When a Disgruntled Former Insider Goes Public

Oprah once said, “Don’t get in the mud with the pigs. You’ll get dirty and they’ll love it.” Here’s the truth chamber professionals don’t say out loud often enough: when your job is built on relationships, reputation isn’t just part of the work. It is the work. That’s why a disgruntled former employee or board member taking […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / board, chamber best practices, damage control, fiduciary responsibilities, former employees, reputation

January 12, 2026

Why Unusual Event Venues Might Be the Secret to Fixing Slumping Attendance

Why Unusual Event Venues Might Be the Secret to Fixing Slumping Attendance

Where do you hold your Business After Hours? A local bank? The Chamber office? A restaurant? All good options but few of those will drive someone to attend based on location alone. If your Business After Hours attendance has been tanking recently, consider finding places that feel like a peek behind the curtain and a room full of […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / to be redirected / business after hours, chamber best practices, member engagement

January 5, 2026

5 “New Year” Resolutions for Chamber Pros

5 “New Year” Resolutions for Chamber Pros

Professional resolutions usually flop for one simple reason: they’re nebulous. “Be better at networking.” “Improve retention.” “Get more organized.” Then February hits, the needle hasn’t moved fast enough, and you lose sight of what you were actually trying to change. That’s why you need professional resolutions with impact, the kind you can execute on a […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / career advice, chamber best practices, resolutions

December 29, 2025

What High-Performing Ambassador Programs Do Differently

What High Performing Ambassador Programs Do Differently

Is your ambassador program failing to thrive? Ambassador programs get stuck in the same rut for a predictable reason. We build them like a committee, then act surprised when it behaves like… a committee. A more useful lens is that an ambassador program is a mini-economy inside your chamber. People participate when the exchange is clear.They stay […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / ambassadors, Chamber ambassador, chamber best practices

December 15, 2025

Why Promoting Your Members Might Be Hurting Your Reach (And How to Fix It)

If your 2026 goal is “promote more members on social” but you’re concerned about what that might do to your Facebook reach, you are not alone. A lot of chamber pros are wondering is it better to hunt down member posts and reshare them, ask businesses to send content, or build something else entirely when […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Social Media for Chambers / member engagement, member stories, social media

December 1, 2025

A Smarter Content Strategy for Busy Chambers

A Smarter Content Strategy for Busy Chambers

Are you constantly scrambling for something to post? Do you feel overwhelmed with the work of feeding the content machine? Good news: you don’t need more ideas. You need better recycling habits.Think of your content like a Thanksgiving turkey. The first day is the main event. After that, you turn it into sandwiches, soup, and […]

Article by Christina Metcalf / Redirected / content ideas, content marketing, digital marketing, member engagement

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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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