When it comes to making a big impression on the community and surrounding areas, small chambers sometimes lament that they simply don’t have the budget to make the same sort of impact that their larger counterparts can. But there are ways to win over their hearts and minds for very little investment. Here are 12 […]
A Megalist of Ways to Get More Chamber Volunteers
How do you get more volunteers? Recruiting and securing them can be a challenge. People are pulled in a number of different directions these days so getting on their “list” for time requires some finesse. Plus, you can’t choose just any old person because volunteers reflect on your chamber. So how do you find good, […]
Best Little Member Engagement Primer for Chambers
Member engagement is the key to retention. You’ve undoubtedly heard that more than you care to. But how do you engage with members? What’s the magic potion? Keep reading to find out… Okay, there isn’t one single magic button to press but the good news is that there are a number of activities you can […]
Is it Time for a New Chamber Mission Statement?
How’s your chamber of commerce mission statement? No, seriously. How does it sound? Awesome? Boring? Full of words that people haven’t used since the 1950s or at least their MBA class? Business has become a tad less formal these days and if you don’t have a mission that resonates with the more transparent business climate, […]
15+ Tips to Find a Speaker on a Small Chamber Budget
There are so many incredible experts out there. If you need to find a speaker for events, there are all sorts of business professionals, social media gurus, cyber security professionals, and other people who can provide information and advice for your members. But their expertise might be a bigger investment than most chambers have budgeted […]
20 Health and Wellness Events Ideas for Your Chamber of Commerce
Health and wellness events and ideas are one of the hottest trends in business right now. From companies looking to institute wellness programs for employees to helping employees manage work and life balance, take better care of themselves, and be more productive, this type of content and events are hot. While traditionally the chamber wasn’t […]
A New Resource for Chamber of Commerce Professionals
Over the past several months, we’ve written twelve articles about addressing specific needs within your member demographics and community. This new resource for chamber of commerce professionals was written to help chamber pros meet the needs of the many different groups they serve. Each article speaks to things these groups are challenged by and what […]
42 Things Your Members Probably (or Should) Wonder About – Chamber Programming Ideas
Coming up with awesome events and chamber programming ideas can present problems. You don’t want to do something that others have been doing for years and yet coming up with new ideas presents its own sort of support issues. A new idea hasn’t been tried and it’s possible that it won’t catch on. So how […]
