Securing chamber event volunteers can be hard. People are pulled in a number of different directions. And you can’t choose just any old person because your volunteers reflect on your chamber. So how do you find chamber event volunteers? The Lockport, IL Chamber of Commerce came up with a great idea that works well […]
What a Chamber Leader Looks Like in 2017
Years ago, chamber leaders fit a particular mold. They generally were well-connected, middle-aged, former business owners. And they knew a lot of people. Today’s chamber leader is a lot different. Connections rate high in importance but these leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and approaches. Still, there are several things the modern chamber professional […]
What’s the Best Day for a Chamber Ribbon Cutting?
Chamber ribbon cuttings are a lot of fun but not if you can’t draw a crowd. For the uninitiated, a Saturday may seem like the ideal time to host the festive event because no one has to leave work to attend. But what does that mean for your mayor or chamber ambassadors? It means […]
10 Chamber Interview Questions for Establishing Connections
Many chambers have limited staff members so there’s no room for dead weight or a bad hire. You need all new hires to hit the ground running and begin contributing from day one. But how do you ensure you have the right person? Hiring the wrong one can be very costly and not only […]
Another Awesome Chamber Event Idea
This chamber event idea was posted on the Chamber of Commerce Professionals Group on Facebook and it’s a winner. It involves the community, corporate sponsorship, and fun outdoor activities. Bonus: the Newbury Port Chamber said the Corporate Challenge is inexpensive and had an impressive turnout. Who wouldn’t love it? Newbury Port Chamber of Commerce Yeat […]
Tips on Hosting a Virtual Business After Hours
If you’ve been paying any attention to home-based businesses–the kind that used to throw in-home parties–you’ll notice something has changed with the way they operate. Sure, sometimes you’ll get an invite to a home party but those businesses have made a switch. If you have any friends who operate them you may have noticed […]
Using Special Days in Your Chamber Content Strategy
Coming up with content ideas can be frustrating. After a while, you probably feel like you’ve written and done it all. So you use blog title generators for ideas or you scroll through your Twitter stream to see what others are talking about. Maybe you even had the foresight to create a swipe […]
